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Arizona republican., 1917-04-05
Universal Training and Service

We have suddenly to the adoption of a
universal military training and service system. Two
years few people even considered it; year ago
a majority of Americans regarded it as foreign and
improbable But water has been running fast under
the bridges and accept it as a matter of
course. We have only choose the kind of a system
. we shall adopt
The administration has plan the details of
which have yet been made public but in a state
Of it is supposed to contemplate training and
service together A feature of it supposed be
to separate male citizens into classes on basis of
age 50 that few dependents as possible will be
left The first class therefore, embraces youth over
the of eighteen and the age of twenty three
who rule unmarried. The class takes
in men of an at which they usually married
but have small families Other classes are thus ar
ranged with respect the number of dependents of
men within those classes.
When get time will probably settle down
to the Swiss system which for effectiveness re-
garded next to the German system and which. for
democracy is better suited than any other Swzer-
land maintains standing army. Its defense rests
wholly with its citizens all of whom are liable to
military duty from the twentieth the forty eigh
year There very few exemptions teachers clergy
and postal, telegraph, hospital and prison en-
ployes.
Service is not accepted from those who are ply
sically, mentally morally untitled as determined
by an examining commission. But those who fail
pass and that is regarded as misfortune by the
citizen not free from service. They must
pay special annual tax ranging from $120 year
TO $500 according to wealth income This tax must
be paid until the citizen is forty years of age
Regular training begin until the TWEEN
tieth year though there cadet corps of youth
from fourteen to twenty The service is divided into
full military and auxiliary Citizens whom slight
defects developed and which may disappear are
enrolled in the latter Candidates the army are
sent the first to the recruit schools they
are fully armed and equipped. They spend various
periods there ranging from 65 o 80 days according
assisned-fnfantry, cavalry, engineers or artillery.
There is a subsequently yearly inspection and stated
periods of field service Besides this other train
ing prescribed by the constitution there is another
voluntary training which makes the Swiss the finest
rifle shots in the world. Every town has it's rifle club
and rifle matches eliminating in a national COM
petition.
The army is divided into three classes the Elite
mains in the first until he thrty-two in the sec
ond until he is forty-two and in the third until he
is forty-eight There is auxiliary Landsturm
prising citizens between twenty and fifty who are
the active service period, from twenty forty-eight
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05
DRUG VICTIM IS
WILLING To Try
FOR ANY REMEDY

Martin Norman in entering a plea of
guilty to the charge of attempting to
burglariZe the house OF II. NJ. Maus on
North First avenue, which plea he en-
tered yesterday, has written letter to
Judge Stanford which sounds a warn
ing to others and tells tale Of suffer-
ing such as most escape. 1t reads:
Hon. Judge of the Superior Court
Dear Sir:
I take the liberty to address you to
let you know some facts that after
you weight thru, you might help me to
put me in the way to be a good citizen
when | be out of the penetentiary.
Your honor. About three years ago
| was operated, and the doctor used to
give me dose of morphine to kill the
pain and since then | been using it, and
if | have had not this habit | never had
committed this offense, because the
craving for the drug make man crazy.
and able to commit anything. | want
to be cured of this habit. Your honor.
had seen some county doctors and
they had told me that they had no
place to cure me so | beg you to send
me to the penetentiary and recommend
me to the prison doctors so they cure
me of this habit so when | come out be
the same man | used to be before l use
this drug. | am twenty -four years old
and have the best part of my life be-
fore me and have ambitions myself, but
this habit is running my life so il you
| help me with your influence your
honor so ! can get cured. | will pray
for you all my life like do for my dead
! mother.
'Yours very truly,
MARTIN NORMAN"
Sentence will be pronounced later
and the case is to be investigated by
the county attorney and the immigra-
| ton officials since Norman but recent
| ly came to this section from Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05
SHERIFF MAKES
HIS WORD GOOD

Despite the fact that the board of
supervisors refused to grant f. J.
Warren and Joe BalsZ salaries for the
time served as county officials when
not recognized as such by the board,
neither man is out one cent from the
time of appointment by Sheriff Wilky.
The sheriff. true TO his promise, dug
down in his jeans and produced the
1915, the amount being on the schedule
of pay which the officers are now re-
ceiving.
The men We're first appointed bailiffs
by the sheriff the board refusing to APP
prove the appointment which it claimed
rested with the superior court. Late in
February Balsz and Warren were made
deputy sheriffs and the bailiff salary
for January and part of February came
from Wilky's own pocket.
-DiSni1C rhe Fla
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05
STEPHEN R0ENER
To RESIDE HERE

Stephen Roemer, one of : the best
known men in the state, arrived in
Phoenix yesterday and will make his
permanent headquarters here as route
agent in charge of the Arizona dis
trict of Wells Fargo and company. MIR.
Roemer has been connected with the
company for the past "a years, the
greater part of the time of which was
passed in Benson. He has also made
his headquarters in Tucson. Phoenix
and FL Paso in the service of the cor
poration.
Mr. Roemer is one of the best liked
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

men in Arizona where he has made his
home for more than a quarter of a cen
fury He is responsible for many sue
ceSSful business enterprises in Benson
and is recognized as one of the lead
ing politicians of the state. He is affi-
lated with the democratic party
Mr.. Roemer is q Shriner, an Elk and
belong to the Knights of Pythias.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

the soldier is called to the coors Nfteen times
for periods ranging from eleven to fourteen days
Switzerland has organized and unorganized
military force of about $4,000 highly trained
A similar ratio would give the United States
capable force of about 10000 600 with whose du-
ties citizens there would be little Inference in time
of peace. They would be- the contrary better ct-
zens and better physically and mentally
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05
BRITISH BAR MAY ADMIT WOMEN

A bill to admit solicitors has passed
two readings in the British house of lords. The
measure likely will not be given discussion in the
house of commons if it does pass the lords be-
cause it is not emergency measure the London
Globe believes. The Law Society is opposed to the
bill the grounds that sit would be unseernly to
make any fundamental change in the conditions on
which the profession be joined" in the absence
of many young solicitors in active military service.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

If anything is going to be done about that Easter
for the boys the border it will have to be done
today. The eggs and the hams be shipped not
later than if they be Easter eggs
and, hams.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

Was it the presidents message the serial lick
ing inflicted upon him that converted Pacfst Bann-
hart from furious, fighting advocate of peace with
dshonor mild argumentative mitarst?
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05
MISPLACED ZEAL

Teacher-Why are you late for school?
Pupil-Please, teacher l must have overwashed
myself.-Chicago Herald.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

Edwin V. Morgan.
It is reported that Edwin V. Nor
gan, present ambassador to Brazil,
will be appointed as United States
ambassador to Japan to succeed the
late Mr.. George W. Guthrie, who
died at Toxic. Mr.. Morgan is a Dip
lomat of wide experience, having
served on various high commissions
and in American embassies abroad.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

Now that the city election is over, take
the of the Kaiser 1t is regretted though that
the gubernatorial is still being dragged back
and forth like herring across the trail of
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

of the who put fist" in 'pacst, and dominates
Senator Lodge.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

can purchased
n it will be a pleasure to show them
Arizona republican., 1917-04-05

Mr.. Roemer is one OF the best liked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-19
NEW CHURCH WILL
UPHOLD PRESIDENT
Resolution to Declare Unquali-
fled Support of His Course
in Nations. Crisis

The most important session OF Che CEN
tennial convention OF the Church OF tho
New Jerusalem OF tho United States. which
~ being held at the church at Twenty
second and Chestnut streets, will take place
AT the patriotic meeting this afternoon.
\ declaration setting forth tho attitude of
the New Church In the present war will be
oHered for consideration. This declaration.
which has been prepared In an executive
session of the Council Of Minister'S II is
understood Is heartily In favor Of unquali-
fed support Of the President in tho course
he has taken.
The president OF the convention the Rev.
Julian X. Smyth, of New York city, will
present the resolution. Clarence w Bar
ron, Of Boston will move its adoption. and
II Will be further supported in brief ad-
dresses by Edwin A, Munger, of Chicago,
and Starting w. Childs. of New York city.
The centennial reception and banuuet
VIII be held at the Bellevue Strat tford this
evening at $50 o'clock A poem on
Emanuel Swedenborg" will be read by the
author, Edward Markham An illustrated
talk on THE First Convention" will be
given by tho Rev. Henry Clinton Hay, of
Boston; John Barnard, OF Washington. will
give an address on THE Rise and Progress
Of the Convention and the Rev. w l..
Worcester, Of the Theological Seminary AT
Cambridge, will speak on New Opportuni-
ties for the Church"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-19

spending the winter in the South, will re-
turn next week, and with her mother, Mrs.
James T. Halsey, will stay at the Ritten-
house until June 1, when they will move
into their home at lO7 South Twenty-second
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. william g. Warden and
Miss Agnes Brockie, who have been spend
ing several weeks motoring through the
southern part of California, have returned
to Redgate, their home on School House
lane, in Germantown
Miss Isabel Stoughton, Of East Washing
ton lane, Germantown, will return today
from trip to Boston.
Mr., George Fetterman, of 7047 German
town avenue, Mount Airy. has Joined the en-
campment at Fort Niagara.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Stoutenburgh, Of East
Orange, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Cliff Dando. Of 2026 Green street Mrs.
Stoutenburgh was Miss Louise Dando be-
fore her marriage several months ago.
Miss I. NJ. Dawson, who has been in
Honolulu for the last three years. is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. William H. Emhardt
Jr., 62O6 Baynton street.
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CON TR ABAND
A Romance Of the North Atlantic
BY RANDALL. PARRISH
BY RANDALL PARRISH

enough to return 10 duty II promised pro-
l''ll"h. ! doubt II there he three revOlvcrs
ON board, ! have ono OF these and Nc
q ann carries another l shall hide mine
"n'f" u cannot ho discovered and taken
away and n We succeed IN keeping Nc
'ann on the ship until after All tho men
ar" I'm the boats wo shall have his gun
also In our possession. Really. the plan
looks feasible to me"
Sho arose and crossed over 10 the open
port gazing out in silence across tho waste
or waters, the wind lifting strands OF her
IuuIed ha'r. Sho remained there motion
less 80 long I became impatient.
Have YOU no answer 10 rnsl,e?- I oueq-
toned al last "You think the scheme i'm
practCahlo2"
NO; it is not that" hut without chang
Ing postur" or glaucng about. and [ felt
tlUro was deaduess I'm her voice far
from encouraging. IAN that YOU have
planned might be done. | see no flaw, un-
less should fan 10 perform my share OF tho
adventure But-hut do not like the part
assigned 10 me"
you fear you might find Il difficult to
carry out tho decet?"
she turned and faced me- and there were
tears IN her eyes, which sho swept indlE-
nantly away with a swift gesture.
YOU have used tho right word" she
exclaimed no longer hcsitatinE In speech.
am not accustomed TO deceit Mr.
Hollis; ! have never learned how to lie
or conceal my true feelings. ! doubt IL l
can do II even now to save lives indeed
] doubt If even the preserving of my own
life IS worth the sacrifice Of my sense OF
honor. ! am not afraid physically; it IS
not that; but you ask me to permit this
fellow TO make love to mo, and ] am to
encourage his hopes and pretend 10
yield TO his advances. You ask me 10
lower my womanhood, to take my place on
level with a girl of the streets and pre-
tend 20 sell myself for a price. Is this
your conception of my character"
II was as though she had slapped me in
the fnc". Yet | was ready, half anticipating
she might assume this position.
NO; but / believe you willing to sacri-
fee your conception Of what ordinarily
seems right to save this ship and the lives
Of those aboard to preserve Philip Bas-
cons fortune. You cannot decide the ques-
tion Of duty by the rules Of New York We
are IN desperate condition on the high
seas, utterly helpless except for your eff
forts Besides you overestimate the indig-
nifty There need be no love-malSng. no
pretense at love. You seemingly yield to
force, surrender to fear; that would be the
only way in which NcCann would expect to
gain your consent"
YOU you wish me 20 do this?"
at appears to me as our only hope"
And II | do, you viii not despise me?
You Will not feel my action uuwomanly?"
II feel that OF you? Never; why Il
would be impossible for me to conceive OF
your acting unworthily" 4"
She held out her hand
Then l will try" she said simply her
eyes uplifted to mine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-19

ming The lion of the occasion was,
Of course, Reginald de Koven, who di-
rected the orchestra, and to state that
ne brought out all the beauties of the
score in most musicianly manner is put
ting 1t mildly. Mr.. de Koven has been
recognized as one of the foremost COM
posers that this country has produced,
and his achievements as represented in
the Masque score show him to be as fer
tile Of composition as when he first gave
Robin Hood" to the world.
Percy Mackaye, who was responsible
for the great "Caliban" Masque, which
was given in New York some months
ago, and ]. Hartley Manners, the play.
wright, were the guests of Dean Arthur
Hobson Quin in his box, and also at.
tracted unusual attention. Miss Elsie
Ferguson. the actress, came over from
New York especially to see the perform
ance, and she was as usual the cynosure
Of all eyes. Mrs. j. Mortimer Brown,
whose activities in things theatrical are
well known, was also a boXholder. II
was expected that she would have as one
VI hol Bu0SIS MISS MARY SHAW NilS ilONNN
exponent Of Shaw characters. The actress
was unable to attend, and so notified
Mrs. Brown at the last moment.
Another well.known spectator was Mrs.
John Brinton, whose interest in the Uni
versity is more than passing. William
Smith, the first provost Of the Univer-
sty was her husbands grandfather, and
she has in her house a handsome por.
trait Of that noted educator painted by
no less a parsonage than Guilbert Stuart.
copy of this portrait hangs in one Of
the apartments at College Hall.
NANCY WYNNE.
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CHAPTER NXIN

MY HANDCLAEP tIghtened and the
lkl long lashes shaded her eyes conceal.
ing from me the mystery Of their depths
a brighter color flooding her cheeks. out
lined against the open port and the blue
OF the water beyond the fresh young beauty
OF her face was almost a new revelation
The words she had spoken, her manner. her
sudden surrender 20 my wish, perplcxed
me and completely overcame my effort at
self-Control
why did you ask me that?" I questioned
scarcely aware Of my words.
WHAT"
II would desplso YOU would deem
your act unWOmauIy?'
observation-disclosures ! had to know Il
does not even yet seem right TO me--alto-
gether II could not do such a thing
unless you approved"
you have faith In me then?"
"Yos-yes; IL believe IN you"
And you mean you would have refused
20 take such action II I had not urged II
upon you and had failed TO assure you that
doing 80 would IN no way lower my respect
for you?"
Her eyes flashed up uuestionngly into
my face, only 10 be instantly lowered again.
Yes"
"Not even to save your own lfe?"
81 have always felt there were conditions
more to be dreaded than death" she an.
swered slowly. Mere association, such as
you describe this adventure 10 be, with
Fergus McCann. may not be such a condl-
tion--yet shrink from II. For l abhor a
lie, and above all deliberate treachery I
can scarcely conceive that even fear OF
death will justify such action I have
chosen my course not because Il NAV pre-
serve my life but for the sake OF the others
helpless on board this miserable vessel
because ot the crippled man locked In his
own cabin, because Of the mother praying
for him In Philadelphia, Oh, Mr.. Hollis
can you not understand"
Yea; believe me I understand. only
fear I never before knew there was such
strength of womanhood In the world"
you mean that You feel what Won
saw" The girls voice had new note OF
confidence. you have not merely expressed
confidence in me in order 70 achieve your
purpose
81 could not speak anything but truth
10 YOU. Vera, why do you question me like
this? Why should you hesitate, doubt, when
Won realize, as you must, that only through
YOU and your power over McCann Phllip
Rascom's life and fortune oan be saved 4"
"Beoauss would not save them at the
cost OF your respect"
''biIne2 you think that of'msT'
yes" she said. and now her eyes met
"I think that Of you, Robert Hollis"
This avowal quietly, honestly spoken, sent
the hot blood tinglng through my veins
vet left me for the moment speechless l
could not dare not hope that her words
meant all they seemed TO mean. She must
have read the bewilderment In my face, for
she did not hesitate
ocsoN44axtrnD A6OrguhArn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-19
BRITONS PAY TRIBUTE
TOLEE AND JACKSON
Former Premier Balfour and
Members of Mission Journey
to Virginia
COMPLIMENT TO SOUTH
EN ROUTE WITH THE BRITISH MIS-
SION, May 10

EN ROUTE WITH THE BRITISH MIS-
Great Britain today Is paying tribute 10
tho gallant South"
Former Premier Arthur James Balfour
and the members Of tho British mission are
en- route for Richmond, the capital OF the
ConfederacY where they will pay their re-
spect to the South
Mr. Balfour has been greatly disappointed
because ~ his ability to make n tour Of
the South which he had planned, and IL
making the trip today in Difference TO the
people Of the South
Military members OF the mission are 70
pay their respects to the Confederate lead
ers Of the civil War. Lieutenant General
O. NJ. Y. Bridges, Of the British army will
go 10 the tomb Of Robert T. Lee and will
place wreath OF laurel over the grave
OF tho southern general Later General
Bridges and Major Spcndcr Clay will go
to the grave of "Stonewsll" jackson
Since his bcyhood days through all Of his
military career. General Bridges has been
an admlrer OF "Stonctall" Jackson whose
praises were sung 10 him IN his boyhood
by an American tutor who came from the
south. II Is 10 pay respects TO this cele-
bratcd soldier. whom he has made his model
during his life OF warfare, that the British
general will leave tho mission and drive
out into tho country to tho grave OF Cen
eral jackson.
Upon arrival IN Richmond tho party will
be greeted by Governor Stuart, Of Virginia
who will entertain them. Mr. Ralfour will
make short address and then tho party
VIII proceed TO public meeting where Mr.
Balfour will extend tho greeting Of Great
Britain TO the people OF tho South
Tho members OF the party include Arthur
James Balfour, Ian Malcom, Admiral ne
chair, General Bridges Major Spender
Clay, Godfrey Butler Fleet Paymaster
Lawford and Cecil Dormer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-19
Along the Main Line

The Girls Friendly Society Of tho Church
of the Good Shepherd at Rosemont gave a
minstrel show and Night in Hawaii Thurs
day evening in the parish house attached
TO that church. Among the patronesses
were Mrs. J. Ogden Hoffman, Mrs. ]. Ken
ton Eisenbrey, Mrs. Thomas +. Baird, Jr
Mrs, Anthony l.. Geyelin, Miss Graver ana
Mrs. Burton Chance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-19
HammOntOn Home Guard to Drill

HAMMONTON, n. j.. May 10. - The
Home Guard Committee Of this place. com,
posed OF Herbert G. Doughty Or J. RIt-
Ter. DR. Frod G. Burt William B. PhilIIpa
Charles c. Demarco, Thomas Il. Delker ana
Elmer Prlestley, the FIRST and last named
being, respectively chairman and secre-
tary, have been holding meetings in con-
nectlon with the defense committee, ana
have arranged TO drill recruits, of which
200 have already been signed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-19

The Rev. u. A. Parsons, president of tho
Eastern Pennsylvania conference of Seventh
day Adventsts, and co-laborer Of DR.. b. q.
Wilkinson, will speak in the temporary abb
sence Of the Doctor at the Garrick Theatre
Sunday night on why Has God Permitted
the Present Crash OF Nations-Is He Angry
with the World?" The Rev. Parsons will
show that angel armies from heaven will
be seen on tho battlehelds of Europe and
will, near the close OF Armageddon, take
part In the great war because the govern
ments Of earth have transRreSsed Gods law,
DR., Irwin ]. Morgan, organist at wana-
makers big store, will preside at the organ
The theatre doors will open at 80.