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Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
NEW FRIENDLY ERA
 BETWEEN JAPAN AND
 THE UNITED STATES
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TOXIC, Aug. 26.-Dawning Of a 'eN era of friendly relations between Ja- pan and the United States was em- phasized by Viscount Kikujiro Ishii, the head of the new Japanese mission to the United States in the speech he delivered at the farewell dinner ten dered to him here before his depar- ture for America.
 In spite of the indefatigable efforts of the Germans to bring discord be- tween Japan and the United States" said Viscount Ishii. those two coun- tries now virtually are allied in mak- ing a common front against Germany.
 "A new era in the intercourse be- tween Japan and America first dawned when in 1908, a representative body composed of the members of the Pa cific Coast Chambers of Commerca paid visit to this country. Though not as representatives sent by the government, the party brought here q message of good will and appreciation from the American people to the Jap anese nation. And the more than friendly reception which Japan ac- corded to the distinguished visitors may be left to the recollection of most of the gentlemen who are here this evening. This memorable visit of the American gentlemen opened up the new path of the exchange of marks of friendship and demonstrations of mutual attachment of the two peoples. Then the return visit of represent ative Japanese business men to the United States, the exchange of lectur- ing professors, the organization of various associations formed with the object of promoting close relations between the two countries and other undertakings of like nature fol- lowed without interruption. In the formation of the Japan American so- ciety we see another fresh crystaliza- tion of genuine cordial feelings mu- tually entertained and no one could mistake in predicting a hopeful future for the relations between two nations. l am exceedingly happy to see new warmth breathed by this recently started organization into the relations of mutual confidence and fraternal feeling existing between Japanese and Americans"
 Professor J. T. Swift, speaking for the American community in Japan said, that Japan understands America better than America understands Japan. because in all departments of Japanese life were men who had spent their younger years in America1 homes and American colleges.
 For their quiet but effective efforts to make America understood in Japan, we Americans carnot he s"ffici"n+'-' grateful" said Professor Swift. "Such men with American experience you have in hundreds. How many men have we in America to explain and extol Japan? Almost none. America . mistakes in the past have been due to misunderstandings. The future can- not be left to chance. We must see to it that on both sides of the Pacific there are men who can see the good Tn the other country and tell it with strong conviction"
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

Despite the fact that the valuation represented in the building permits issued the first seven months of 1917 equalled the combined totals for the years 1915 and 1916, and despite the further fact that there is right now more building in progress than there has been at anytime previously this year, the need of more building in Phoenix is already being felt. Unless there is more construction of resi- dences apartment houses and small cottages, when the annual influx of winter residents begins there is going to be a worse shortage of accommoda- tions than there was last winter In this opinion builders, real estate men and citizens generally are agreed.
 The Republican two or three weeks ago presented a review of building con- ditions in Phoenix from the viewpoint of Building Inspector Herbert J. Mann. Facts and figures were given at that time indicating a renewal of building activity And while in the valuation of the buildings now under construc- tion or soon to be begun, a greater figure was shown than for some time previously, the fact that a $5S,000 church, a s30,000 apartment house, a $16,000 public school administration building and $25,O0O store building were included in these figures, had a tendency to detract from the apparent
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
Cares of a New Ambassador

Two cares aSSail a newly appointed ambassador. He must first take thought of what he shall wear then where he shall live. All other nations have beau tiful embassies or legations in Berlin, but I found that my two immediate predecessors had occupied villa orig inally built as a WO-family house,
 szAEK pleasantly enough situated, but two miles from the center of Berlin and entirely unsuitable for an embassy.
 There are few private houses in Ber- lin, most of the people living in apart ments. After some trouble I found a handsome house on the Wilhelm Platz immediately opposite the chancellor's palace and the Foreign Office in the very center of Berlin. This house had been built as a palace for the Princess HatZfield and had later passed into the possession of a banking family named Von Schwabach
 The United States Government, un- like othe nations. does not own or pav the rent of a suitable embassy. but gives allowance for offices, if the house IS large enough. to afford office room for the office force of the embassy. The Won SchWabach palace was nothing but a shell. Even the gas and electric light fixtures had been removed, and when the hot water and heating svs- tenn, bathrooms, electric lights and fix lures, etc, had been put in, and the house furnished from top to bottom. my first years salary had far passed the minus point.
 The palace was not ready for oc- cupancy until the end of January, 1914. and, in the meantime, we lived at the Hotel Esplanade and I transacted busi- ness at the old wo-family villa.
 There are more diplomats in Berlin than in any other capital in the world, because each of the twenty five states constituting the German Empire sends a legation to Berlin; even> the free cities of Hamburg, Lubeck and Bremen have a resident minister at the em- pire's capital.
 lnVariable custom requires a new ambassador in Berlin to give two re- captions, one to the diplomatic corps
 
 have the right to go tC court. These are the officials, nobles and officers of the army and navy and such other per sons as have been presented at court. Such people are called "Hoffachig," meaning that they are fit for court.
 It is interesting here to note that Jews are not admitted to court. Such Jews as have been ennobled and al- lowed to put the coveted won" before their names have first of all been re- quired to submit to baptism in some Christian church. Examples are the Von Schwabach family, whose ances- tral house l occupied in Berlin, and F'rledlaender-F'uld. officially rated as the richest man in Berlin, who made large fortune in coke and it's by products
 These two receptions are really in- troductions of an ambassador to offi- clal and court society.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

formances today. This gifted young girl has never had vehicle that gave her more chance than in the visualiZation of Cynthia Stockleys novel of the same name, Poppy" In the part of the motherless girl who loves not wisely but too well, Norma Talmadge rises to heights none but those who have predicted that she will head the list of dramatic stars in less than q year could have been made to believe.
 Poppy" is a smart show. Not what one might call a story for fire side reading with the kinder assem- bled, but a smashing, red -blooded tale of men and women, as stories of this kind happen in real life. The denouement sweetens the plain tell ing of the wrongs of this girl-woman who did not know, and the settings and company add much to the gen eral attractiveness of Poppy
 Poppy is the girls name. not a drug, as one patron suggested. re- calling the man who did not visit the Lion and the Mouse" because he did not like animal shows Poppy" is unusual, and that is the kind of pie ture it requires to arouse a lethargic public. A Pathe Weekly with much clever current material is the added ValIIa
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
MUCH BUILDING ACTIVITY SHOWN LOCALLY
 BUT THE NEED IF MORE |S QUITE APPARENT

age of the present prosperity and are building in order to meet the demand and to keep up the demand. Phoenix is building, to be sure, but not at rate that is commensurate with the enormous demand for buildings now existing"
 In considering the problem of build ing at time when materials are high, MT. Stewart said:
 "One must bear in mind that the increase is merely keeping apace with the increase in buying and selling prices of the majority of the industries of the country. Just recall the increase in the prices being obtained this year for cotton, grain. alfalfa, cattle and copper. Labor all over the country has been getting higher wages
 But sa ywhat you will if we here in Phoenix are to keep up with the progress that is going on all around us we will have to build to meet it I can quote you such towns as Doug las and Ajo. Why, Ajo has built a railroad and established an enormous industry within the last year. And you can't make progress without build ing"
 The speaker closed with the com ment that, in his mind, the present high cost of living will continue for at least four or five years.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

importance of the building operations as concerns taking care of the winter tourists.
 Many owners of unimproved prop erty just now are bemoaning the high cost of material and giving this as an excuse for not erecting residence structures which would be readily taken up by tenants ready to pay a good sum in rentals. Building con- tractors say that if this stand is taken by property owners generally there will be little building in the next four or five years as there is every reason to believe that the present high prices will prevail at least that long. These same contractors are endeavoring to point out that along with the increased price for building materials there is also an increase in the rentals that are being willingly paid. Such increased rentals net the investor a handsome profit. far in excess of the interest that can be secured on first mortgages or from almost any other source.
 Before the Rotary club the other day Contractor Thomas Stewart set forth many of these claims. If Phoe nix hopes to keep apace with the progress that other towns in Arizona are making" he said, "she will have to enter the building game with a will. Other cities are taking advant-
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

in the month of November I presented my letters of credence as ambassador to the emperor. This presentation is quite a ceremony. Three coaches were sent for me and my staff, coaches like that in which Cinderella goes to her ball. mostly glass with white Wigged coachmen. outriders in white wigs and standing footmer holding on to the back part of the coach. Baron von Roeder, lntrOduCer of ambassadors, | came to me and accompanied me in the | first coach the men of the embassy staff sat in the other two coaches. Our little procession progressed s1lemly through the streets Of Berlin, passing i on the way through the center division of the arch known as the Brandenberg- CT Thor, the gateway that stands at the head of the Unter den Linden-a privilege given only on this occasion.
 We mounted long stairs in the palace, and in large room were received by the aids and the officers of the em- peror's household of course, all in uni form. Then I was ushered alone into the adjoining room, where the emperor, very erect and dressed in the black uniform of the Deaths-h head hussars, stood by table.
 l made him little speech and pre- sented my letters of credence and the letters of recall of my predecessor. The emperor then unbent from his very erect and impressive attitude and talked with me in a very friendly man. her, especially impressing me with his interest in business and commercial af- fairs
 l then, in accordance with the cus- tom, asked leave to present my staff The doors were opened. The staff came in, were presented to the emperor. who talked in a very jolly and agreeable way to all of us, saying that he hoped above all to see the whole of the em- bassy staff riding in the Tier -Garten in the mornings.
 The emperor is most imposing fig ure, and, in his black uniform sur rounded by his officers, certainly looked every inch a king. Although my pre- decessors on occasions of this kind. had worn a sort of fancy diplomatic uni form designed by themselves, I decided to abandon this and return to the dem ocratic, if unattractive and uncomfort- able dress suit; simply because the newspapers of America and certain congressman, while they have had no objection to the wearing of uniforms ny the army and navy, police and post men, and do not expect officers to lead their troops into battle in dress suits. have, nevertheless, had a most extra ordinary prejudice against American diplomats following the usual custom of adopting a diplomatic uniform.
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Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
b|G H0LE FOUND
 IN THIS DRY LAW

The Sioux Falls Press discovered, and all other journals of the Banana Belt are lamenting or grinning at the discovery, that the South Dakota pro hibition law, dryer than a Death Val ley bone, dryer than eternal drouth was wet, unholily and preposterously wet. A South Dakota druggist can sell alcohol for medical use only upon prescription by physician. He can sell all the alcohol he peases for vet erinary use without prescription by a veterinarian Any owner of an ami mal," says the Press, may, without prescription, buy alcohol in as large quantities as the druggist will sell for scientific purposes by giving the druggist the inference that 1t is Tor d sick animal"
 "Will you have a sick horse?' "Will you have a sick cow" These are terms of profane art and convivial connota- tion in South Dakota. The good grieve The wicked rejoice. That is the shame of South Dakota.
 The glory, much more than plotting out the shame, of South Dakota is Webster, in Day county. farming town in a farming district, innocent of mine or factory. Webster claims the belt as the heavyweight in finance. Webster, the Sioux Falls Argus-Lead- CT, tells us, "is the first city in South Dakota to oversubscribe it., quota to able name, And the praise of Web ster. worthy of that bright and vener- able name And the praise of Web ster doesn't end there. Webster is the richest town in the United States in its per capita bank deposits It nas a population of 1640. bank deposits Of s1.5O5, ,194.74, a per capita deposit or s917.SO The North Dakota town or Bottineau. with a per capita deposit Of s735.59 is said to be second in average riches.
 If the children of darkness in South Dakota will insist on strong watering their sick horse, may rich. patriotic Webster be the toasti
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
XXIV
Ambassador Gerard's First Presenta-
 ton at the German Court

The second day out on the ImperatOr, headed for a summers vacation, loud knocking woke me at a. m. The radio, handed in from a friend in New York, told me of my appointment as Am bassador to Germany.
 Many friends were on the ship. Hen ry Morgenthau. later Ambassador to Turkey. Colonel George Harvey, Adolph Ochs and Louis Wiley, of New York IImes; Clarence Mackay and others.
 The Imperator is marvellous ship of 54,0O0 tons or more and at times it is hard to believe that one is on the sea. In addition to the regular dining saloon, there is a grill room and Ritz restau- rant with it's palm garden and, of course. Hungarian band. There is also a gymnasium and swimming pool, and, nightly, in the enormous ballroom dances are given the women dressing in their best just as they do on shore
 Colonel Harvey and Clarence Mackay gave me a dinner of twenty four eov- ers something of a record at sea. For long afterwards in Germany pictures of the Imperator, including one of the tables set for this dinner, I saw every where. They were sent out over Ger many as sort of propaganda to in- duce the Germans to patronize their own ships and indulge in ocean travel. I wish that the propaganda had been earlier and more successful, because it is by travel that peoples learn to know each other. and consequently to abstain from war.
 On the night of the usual ship con- cert Henry Morgenthau translated a little speech for me into German, which l managed to get through after pain fully learning it by heart. Now that I have a better knowledge of German a cold sweat breaks out when I think of the awful German accent with which I delivered that address.
 flying trip to Berlin early in Aug ust to look into the house question fol- lowed. and then I returned to the United States.
 In September I went to Washington to be instructed" talked with the pres- ident and secretary and sat at the feet of Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A. Adee, the revered sage of the de- partment of state.
 On September g, 1913. having re- signed as justice of the supreme court of the state of New York, I sailed for Germany. I stopped on the way in London, in order to make the acquaint- ance of Ambassador Page, certain wise persons in Washington having ex- pressed the belief that personal &C., quaintance of our ambassadors made it easier for them to work together.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

Addition of a woman's ward to the county tubercular hospital was the an nouncement made yesterday by w. K. Bowen, acting chairman of the board of supervisors. With the installation of electric lights throughout the building and the new wing the county will be better able than ever before to care for it's patients. giving them ma terial comfort which it has always made an effort to furnish.
 While the surroundings have re- ceived considerable attention, the county has not overlooked the treat ment accorded those committed to it's care. and in Miss Lucille Fields, has matron well-suited to her position graduate nurse, Miss Fields has made a special study of tuberculosis. She has the happy faculty of making
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Columbia IodaY

With a view of bringing before the public all new discoveries in science. chemistry, astronomy, etc, beautiful and unusual scenes of foreign lands heretofore unfilmed, and film yer sions of stories penned from the most notable and popular writers, the Edi- son studios have spared no time, trouble or expense to offer in pictures, this knowledge and entertainment.
 The program, to be shown at the Columbia Theater, is composed of the .'The Boy Who Cried Wolf" by Rich ard Harding Davis; Playing in Flor ida" Crystals in Formation" Joy Riders of the Ocean" and Tn Loves Laboratory"
 A Christie comedy completes this bill.
 Fine Program at Lamara
 In "The Innocent Sinner" which opened at the Lamara Theater on Sunday, R. A. Walsh has produced a powerful drama for William Fox. It is a story with many throbs and shows how the human heart can for give an innocent sinner-a girl who had been lead into wrongdoing by the lying tongue of wickedness.
 Mary Ellen (Miriam Cooper) is led from her home in the country on the promise of marriage. Because she is innocent she falls into evil ways One day the man who lied to her i is found murdered. She flees from the house and attempts to make an honest living--ries to be good girl Finally she falls in love with a doctor The doctor was a friend of the man who lured her to the city, the man who was afterward murdered. He turns from her in horror What would you do if you were the doctor would you listen to the girls story! Would you forgive her? Would you marry her? Perhaps you will agree with the solution in the picture.
 As an added feature, the worlds famous cowboy, Tom Nix, will be seen in twO-reel Fox film comedy entitled "A Soft Tenderfoot," one of those breezy western comedies tha1 really makes you laugh.
 Norma Talmage at Hip
 Poppy" in a class by itself. fin ishes at the Hin with the usual per. '
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
Pats Wife H@mne Mystery Broulghf
 To Happy Close

At last the truth is out. Munro Butler, more popularIy known as "Pat," is rejoicing in the arrival of his wife, formerly Miss Bezz Kelly. from St. Louis yesterday. The nnys- tery, that surrounded Buffers trip to the ast last June, made darker by the announcement of the marriage license in St. Louis paper on June 6, 1917, and Buffers denial of the same on his return, has at last been cleared.
 Mrs. Butler returned yesterday from the East, where she visited her family, awaiting the fall to rejoin her husband. The report of cool weather brought her back. The young people have taken up their residence with Buffers mother tenn porarly.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

her patients contented and hopeful.
 Her charges being ''individuals' rath-
 CT than cases they are conscious of
 her personal interest.
 At present there are twelve men and
 women registered at the hospital, bwhich can accommodate thirty three patients. Of the number there now. 1t is understood only one belongs to Maricopa county. This is not excep-
 tional, declares the authorities who
 say that their patients come from all
 over the country. Usually they are
 Tn the last stages of the disease when sent to Phoenix without funds or prospects of securing any. They are teither sent back home or placed in the kcounty institution some five miles from town.
 l The hospital is ideally situated, giv-
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

ing it's inmates the benefit of the fresh, pure desert air. There are a number of outside rooms and palm rooms, and chairs and hammocks out of-doors tell the story of the treatment prescribed by Dr. A. B. Nichols, the county health officer. The physician also prescribes the diet, the quantities of eggs and milk used by the patients being furnished by the county poor farm. The drilled well water is said to be purer than the city water The matron has heard the countrys call and has canned fruits enough to last throughout the year.
 Thanks to the town residents, there is a small library and with magazine contributions that are constantly being received the hospital is well-supplied with reading matter.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
Ambassador GeruNd
 AwlUQl 0t Berlin
HAPPY BEGINNING IF MOST EVENTFUL
 FOUR YEAR PERIOD

Mir. Gerard's story, for which The Arizona Republican has acquired the exclusive rights of publication m this field, began August 5. It's publication will continue in daily instaIlments. 1t will not be pub ished in book form until Mir. Ger ards testimony of his experiences in Germany during the crucial period of the worlds history shall have appeared completely in the columns of this newspaper.
 By JAMES w. GERARD American Ambassador to the Ger
 man Imperial Court, July 28, 1913,
 to February 4, 1917
 Copyright 1917, by the Public Ledger Company Copyright, Canada. 1917. by the Pubec Ledger Ledger Company. All rights reserved. Any In fringment ~il be prosecuted.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
ttiAY CNMING UP
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 AMSTEr DAM, Aug 26.-Accoi dlhg to a dispatch to the Wezel Zietung of Bremen from Vienna, the reply IT .h.. central powers to Pope peneG recent peace proposals can be e. io ed within a few days.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27
(Continued Tomorrow

TAN AND HIDE MAN HERE-F. R. Fuller. representing the Los An geles Tan and Hide company, of oLs Los Angeles, arrived in the city from the coast yesterday for a few days business visit. MT. Fuller is a guest of the Jefferson hotel
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

The mascot of regiment now en- eamped in Van Cortlandt Park, N. r., is so popular with all of his con- rades that none of them are willing to see him go hungry. The photo graph shows him sharing a meal with one of the boys.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-27

Norma Talmage at Hip
 Poppy in a class by itself fin ishes at the Hin with the usual per-