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Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
zRsau2EE Emgest''syysatssrssf:szr CAMP WAS CLEARED
 OF LIVE MASCOTS
(New York World>


 A mournful spectacle greeted carly visitors to Van Cortlandt park the other day. It was the exodus of mas cots of the Twenty third and Seventy first repiments. fearful occasion for the soldiers and q calamity for the masc0ts. from beardess goat to edu- cated flea.
 An order had been issued from hri- sade headquarters that the cam1 be cleared of all mascots. The keer - of animals and insects is not conducive to health and comfort. it was asserted.
 After a last breakfast the parade of the condemned started. The band played a dirge. Following the van guard came Talcum, the beardless goat of Company L, Seventy first regi- ment. After him were Arthur. the snapping turtle of Company c; Snort the pig of Company B; red fox, three white mice six dogs, three cats, a rab- bit three pigeons and trained flea
 The trained flea was invisible. It was officially denied it had secreted itself at the last minute in camp as a stowaway, deter mined to remain in se- clusion until the boys reach France Perhaps that would have been better for it, as the soldiers had found homes with friends for their pets, except the flea.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
CURTAIN OF STEEL
 IN TORPEDO GUARD

To render merchantmen and trans
 ports immune to submarine attacks by
 means of floating steel curtains lowed
 alongside, is an interesting proposal
 that has been submitted to the gov
 ernment for consideration and which
 is described in an article accompanied
 by full page illustration and diagram
 in the August Popular Mechanics Mag
 aZine One of the flexible barriers
 would consist of series of airtight
 cylinders, each supporting a large S.
 inch steel plate fastened to it longitud-
 inally like a keel. The latter would
 extend to a depth slightly below that at which a submarines missile travels.
 The barriers would be lowed on either
 side of vessel, or fleet, at a distance
 of 200 or 300 feet. For this purpose seagoing tugs, or stanch yachts of light draft could be employed. It is esti-
 mated that in good weather nower- full tug could tow a 600 foot barrier at rate of about fifteen miles an hour A fleet could protect itself by sailing in two staggered rows, each vessel towing a screen which would shield
 the ship following it. The curtains guarding the leading steamers, of | course would be handled by tugs Under present conditions the plan would only be employed in the subma
 rine zones, but if necessarily dictated ships could be conveyed all the way from port of departure to destination
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Church Notes

The following announcement is made the program for the Mesa Second ward conference which will be held today:
 Fellow Workers:
 The following is the program for the Mesa Second Ward conference:
 10:3O-Shnday school session Re- ports from the Sunday school. primary and religious class.
 Ten minute talks by Superintendent Alma Davis, President Mabel Davis, Principal George G. flaws.
 instructions. President Allen.
 2 p. m.-Report from the Ward Re- lief Society, Young Mems and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Associa- tion and bishopric. Ten minute talk, president of the relief society. Instructions, Presidents Lesueur and .Stapley.
 Special musical number to be given by the Second Ward choir 7:30 p. m.-Address by Rev R. w. Raaf.
 Special musical numbers
 Methodist Church-At the II a. m. hour Rev. Richard Raaf will preach his farewell sermon before leaving for his new field of labor. The congre- gation and pastor will be glad to have all friends worship with them at this last service. In the evening Dr. Raaf will speak for the M. l. A. at the Sec 1 ond Ward chapel Episcopal Church-Sunday school at g:45; prayer service at II. Rev i Francis Bloy will speak at the morn ing hour
 Christian Science-Sunday school at 9:45 The morning service will be held 1 at Il o'clock. The Wednesday even l service will be at o'clock. l Baptist Church-Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Rev. D. c. Williams of Los Angeles will preach at the Il o'clock i hour. B. Y. P. U. at p. m. At 8 D m. the pastor, Rev. William Fowle, will preach on Letting Go of Sin Be- 1 ginning Wednesday evening Rev. H August Hunderup of the Bible Insti- ute, Los Angeles. will preach each evening. Special attention will be 1 given to the musical program during 1 these meetings.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
BENEFIT FUR RED
 GROSS IS SUCCESS

MESA. Sept 3O.-The Red Cross benefit given Friday night on the lawn of the NJ. L. Gibbons home exceeded in point ot attendance and enJoyaDie interest the most sanguine hopes of the promoters, while the proceeds were very satisfactory, the various sources of revenue bringing in gross return of about $2G0. Several hundred people were present and a program was rem dered consisting of music by the Mesa orchestra, vocal selections by Mrs. Paul Nelson and humorous skits by Messrs Harris, Thomas Evans and E. G. Myer. Twenty-Five cakes were baked for the occasion and in the neighborhood of 25 gallons of ice cream and sherbet were consumed by the money spending crowd. All Of the cakes, the musical and other offerings were the voluntary contributions Of people in earnest sympathy with this worthy couse The girls of the do- mestic science classes furnished a sup ply of most delicious candies, the eX- cellerce of which was atteSted by the rApldIty with which the entire supply was sold out.
 Miss Cecil Drew made a most inter- esting fortune teller and was surround ed by an eager group of young people anxious to learn about the Welgnty happen4ngs of their ruture. Mrs. Nel- sons singing was one of the delightful features of the evening. She is new conner in Mesa, this being the first time the general public has had the pleasure of hearing her. The cement porch, generous in extent, furnished all excellent dancing floor and Orchestra Leader Gollaher and his accommodat- ing corps of musicians were kept busy most of the evening.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
LODGE LORE
kniohts of Columbus


 Marcos de NiZa council will soon have two more of it's well known mem- bers in camp at Fort Riley. Arthur S Lowry and Maurice O'Neill are among those whose names appear in the quota to depart next Wednesday. This will give the council a representation of 26 of it's members in the training camps.
 To fill vacancies in the list of new officers the following have been se- lected: Warden, Leo J. Welnick trustee. B. H. Dodt; inside guard. l. J. Beaver. The new officers will as- sume their duties at the session Tues day, October g.
 Local and visiting knights will re- ceive holy communion in a body at the S:30 o'clock mass at St. Mary's church this morning During the winter sea : son communion will be received or each fifth Sunday in the month.
 Grand Knight elect w. P. Volta is making plans for the busiest year Marr cos de Niza council has had. Brother Volta is hopeful of a big increase ir membership during his term of office and has under consideration the de- tails of a membership campaign. Brother c. J. Kelaher. who made many friends during his visit to Phoe nix last winter, has returned and vii be here several months. He make: his home in New York, but enjoys the Arizona winter climate to such an ex. tent that he could not remain away. The last meeting was enlivened by | clever recitation by Brother J. J Halloran. Local knights are alway | glad to see Brother Halloran at tn, meetings, as it is an assurance 0 something good from him. Conn | often, Jack.
 Raising the remainder of the s3 | ,00O pledged by the Knights of Co
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
E. . O. EIks

Every visiting and local Elk within riding or walking distance of Phoenix on the evening of Thursday, October i, should lay aside all business and social engagements az that time and be at the lodge rooms for the biggest and liveliest session the lodge has had in many months.
 Beside big feed prepared under the direction of E. A. Trincano, caterer to the worlds leading epicures, a pro- gram of rapid fire, first line trench, big-gun acts will shoot full of holes all the glooms that sneak into the ses- sion.
 Chef Trincano has asked for and ob- tained from Food Conservationist Hoover a special permit to feed the antlered herd all they can hold. After thinking of all the good things to eat he could call to mind, Trincano has de- cided that frijoles and chili will be the most appetizing dish that could be provided in view of the high cost of living
 Arrangements for the big eats and social numbers are in charge of Trim cano, Billy Simpson and Frank De Souza, and their plans call for several numbers that will make Ringling's circus look like one-ring affair.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
MESA OFFICE Chandler Court
 Phone 1R2

hard boiled egg and salt and pepper for same, and cake. It is expected that boxes will be furnished for the lunches but in case they are not it Is hoped tha donors will secure boxes, as 1t is necessary that each lunch be put up in a box. If Mesa is to do her share in this send-off for the soldiers it will be necessary to have 200 ladies volun- teer, though if anyone will put up more than one luncheon it will be a great help. Women desiring any further in- formation may phone either Mrs. Will liam Menhennet or Mrs. J. w. Clark. All lunches must be at the Mesa furni- ture store by 12 o'clock Wednesday. This is a work of appreciation and love for the lads who are to defend the flag and it is believed that suffi- cient number of women will respond to this call.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
For instance. Major Archibald Reg

inald Cater will tell the inside story of the defense of Verdun, illustrated with French gestures and sweetened with Italian grand opera.
 Paul Renau Ingles has consented to return to the spotlight after several years of retirement and repeat for the old-time members some of the sure shot stunts which made him famous as a lodge entertainer several years ago.
 Those who were fortunate enough to be at the big shows last winter will remember M. s. Stanley the Douglas monologist. Stanley is down for a number that will drive away the blues He has been working on his stunt for
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30

several weeks and it promises to be a humdinger
 Ed Redmond good fellow and fun maker of the first order is returning to open his engagement just in time for this smoker. Redmoid will deliver some of the new stuff he has assim- Hated over on the coast. He will be supported by several of the members of his clever stock company.
 In addition to what has been men toned there will be musical and liter ary numbers by members who have especially requested that their names be withheld from publication.
 Brother Elks, keep in mind the date, Thursday evening, s p. m, October 4, and be among those present
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Word from Trainino Camp

MT. and Mrs J. W. Pruitt are in re- ceipt of a letter from their son Cecil, who went with the last contingent to Fort Riley. Cecil states that the indi- cations are that there will be very few returned becouse of physical disabil- ity. H. A. Price of the Golden Rule store has heard from his brother Ed. who went with the same con tingent
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Pickers Tuesday Morninq

R. c. Estrada felt last evening for Tucson and Chas. H. Prather will leave this evening for Nogales to bring in another train of cotton pickers. Ranch CTS can get them early Tuesday morn ing The Salt River Valley association, whose headquarters are in this city and of which w. H. Knox is secretary, is striving in every way to bring the very best of available pickers into the valley and all who pass through the immigra- tion authorities hands are required to pass a very rigid physical examination.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30

lumbus for the establishment Of rec reation centers and spiritual guidance in the training camps of the national army and among the soldiers abroad, will soon begin in earnest. State Dep uty R, w. Kramer has appointed Past State Deputy J. H. Morgan of Pres colt, Past District Deputy Frank J Barry of Nogales, and State Advocate Frank De SouZa of Phoenix to take charge of raising AriZona's share of the fund
 Next regular session of Marcos de NiZa Council No. 11S9 will be held in Pythian hall at D. m., Tuesday even ing, October g. Be among those present
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Airdome Toniqht

House Peters and Myrtle Stedman will be seen at the Airdome tonight in the Pallas- Paramount production, As Men Love" written especially for them by Lois Zellner. This story has to do with the friendship of two men who are torn asunder by a tickle woman. How the clouds of doubt and distrust are finally dispelled must be seen to be understood.
 A detective drama, The Whelp's Will" also will be seen with the feature.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Soldiers Dance at Lehi

A farewell social and dance was given to the departing soldier boys Fri day night at the Lehi school house. All profits of the affair are for those who have gone and are going to the training camps
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Thrown from Horse

NJ Greathead was thrown from a young and fractious horse yesterday sustaining painful injuries to the head and shoulder His foot also was hurt and he thinks the horse must have stepped on it. He was considerably dazed after the accident but refused all aid and limped homeward, leading the animal
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Mrs. kleinman Returns

Mrs. o. C. Kleinman has returned from a most delightful two months visit to Salt Lake and other points. She spent a while at Evanston, Wy oming, and sojourned for portion of the time at Bear Lake, Utah, that most delightful of outing resorts
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Breaks Arm

Myrtle, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. o. Power, while swinging at school, fell and broke her arm in two places. The fracture was not serious one and the patient is getting along nicely.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Bows in Artillery

Word from the boys at Fort Riley gives the information that so far all have been placed in the artillery divi- sion, most of them being either in Bat tery B or Battery C. All are well and of drill.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
1 ,,ncbeon for the Soldiers

Mesa has been asked to make 200 in dividual luncheons for the soldiers
 picnic to be given to the men who Will leave on Wednesday. This luncheon will consist of several pieces Of chicken, one bread and butter sand Wich and two other sandwiches, one
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Baseball Today

The Mesa Gems are scheduled to play the Phoenix White Sox on the local grounds this afternoon. The game will be called at o'clock sharp. The following is the lineup of the Mesa team: McGowan, p; Shumway, C; Bond, 1b; Thurman, 2b; Merritt. 3b Patterson, If; Pomeroy. of; Oviedo. lf; Core SS.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Visits Relatives

Frank Cross and wife are here from Oregon visiting his nio;ler and sisters, Mrs. George Hollis and Mrs. Roy Mar tin, also a brother, Roger Cross.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Tempe's Churches Today

Congregational-Cli Mott Hand minister. Regular services for Sunday, September 90 The church school under the leadership of D. A. Carns will ob- serve the annual rally day at 10 o'clock. There will be graduation exercises Of the primary department an interesting pr gram and the announcement of teachers and courses for the year be- ginning october l. Morning worship at II a. m. The minister will preach on the topic, What Good does Dreaming Do?" The newly organized choir un- der the leadership of Miss Olive Gerrish will sing Barnetts beautiful anthem Sweet is Thy Mercy" The C. F.. topic Work Among the Immigrants" will be led by Kenneth McLennan at D. m. Vespers at 7:45, including brief ad- dress On Christian Science. Pro and Con- Mrs. J. L. Johnston is the or ganist. Everyobdy is welcome.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30

Methodist Episcopal-Wilbur Fisk.
 minister Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching at II a. m. Subject, Model Church Efficiency" Evening services,
 Epworth league at D. m. worship s
 p. m. Special music both morning and evening under the leadership of Miss DelZell. Every member should be present and all will be welcome. The large attendance last Sunday was grat- flying and it is hoped that it will be increased today.
 Christian-J. R. Rountree, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. m., and morn ing worship at II. Christian Endeavor at 7:15, followed by evening worship at D. m.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Tempe's New Marshall

Tempe has a new city marshall to take the place of M. c. Browning who resigned yesterday in order that he might devote his time to the Pioneer Market which he has purchased. Mir Browning's successor is Chester Cum mings, who is well known by our people. MT. Cummins has had experience, hay ing been guard over the convict road laborers for six years until they were taken off the road work not long ago.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30

They will stand ready to assist in the planning of the gardens, in the loan ing of tools to responsible persons, in organizing working squads from among the boys and girls of the schools and in devising a plan of marketing that will fit our needs and conditions.
 Now We need volunteers. Who will be the first to donate the use of a vacant lot for this purpose? Report to Superintendent J. O. Mullen of the city schools, Professor Ira D. Payne, principal the training school, or to Rev c. N. Hand. If you are a house. holder, teacher or other responsible person, will you undertake to super your own home? One half of the pro- leeds to go to the local Red Cross 'und, the balance to the workers in the garden. If so, get in touch with Professor J. B. Griffing at the Nor nal, Professor c. L. Walton at the high school or Mrs. Ida w. O'Connor. If you can serve by contribution of labor of yourself or team, notify eith- ar of the above men.
 If you are a parent, can you make it possible for your boy or girl to work in a garden near your own home during their unoccupied time on school days or Saturday? All such arrange ments can he made through your child's teacher.
 Let's pull together for the Tempe Red Cross Community Gardens! We need you, You need a garden Uncle Sam needs us all. Enlist today!
Arizona republican., 1917-09-30
Baskets Not Here

Attention is called to the fact that
 the lunch baskets to be filled for the
 soldiers lunches on Wednesday have
 not arrived. It is possible that they
 will be in today or tomorrow morning
 and information can be obtained by sailing up Mrs. Grant Jones or Me
 Nary's drug store. The baskets are
 to be returned filled not later than
 l:30 p. m. on Wednesday to the Tempe National Bank The con -ents should be two pieces of chicken one bread and butter sandwich and two other sandwiches, one hard boiled egg with pepper and salt for same an4 two pieces of cake Phone Mrs. Jones or Mrs. H. G. Corsons how many you can fix if you have not already done SC.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-24
Winthrop College.
SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

The examination for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new
students will be held at the county
court house on Friday, July 6, at 9
a. m. Applicants must not be less
than sixteen years Of age. When
Scholarships are vacant after July 6
they will be awarded to those making
the highest average at this eXamina-
ton, provided they meet the condi-
tions governing the award. Appli-
cants for Scholarships should write
to President Johnson for Scholarship
examination blanks. These blanks,
properly filed out by the applicant,
should be filed with President John
son by July 1st.
Scholarships are worth 800 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September 10. 1917. For fur
ther information and catalogue, ad-
dress PRESIDENT D. B. JOHNSON.
Rock Hill. S. c. l-6.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-24
MANY SOLDIERS IN SOUTH
a64, 600 MEN ASSIGNED TO GEN.
WOOD.
War Departments Plans Make De
partment With Charleston Head
quarters Chief Training Center.

Washington, May 17.-Complete
plans for housing $4,000 men at each
Of thirty-two divisional cantonment
camps in which the war army is to be
trained have been worked out by war
department officials and construction
work will be undertaken as soon as
commanders of the military depart
ments have designated the sites.
Twelve of the camps will go to the
new Southeastern department, COM
manded by Major Gen. Wood, making
264,000 troops assigned to that de-
partment. Six camps will be estab-
lished in the Central department; six
in the Southern, three in the West
ern, four in the Eastern and one in
the Northeastern department.
The building will be done by con-
tract under supervision Of army Of
fcers. Col. l. w. Little, of the
quartermaster corps, has been
placed in general charge of construc-
ton and has nearly completed the
organization Of his forces.
In effect the project is to build
thirty-two towns complete with all
necessary equipment and facilities.
There will be 1000 buildings in
each encampment. These will in
clude quarters for officers and men,
stables, kitchens, mess halls, bath
houses and store rooms, in addition
to numerous structures for special
purposes.
Each town will cover a little mo'e
than a square mile of ground, not
including the big tracts of land neces-
sary for drilling and military opera
tions during training.
In addition to the cantonments, the
quartermaster' department has laid
plans for the erection of central
groups Of warehouses and storage
buildings which will be situated con-
yeniently as to transportation lines
and will be the supply depots for the
camps.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-05-24
BLEASE At WAR DEPARTMENT
Government Will See Boards Give
Square Deal.

Washington, May ia delega-
tion from South Carolina, headed by
Cole L. Blease, called at the war de-
partment today to discuss the ques-
tion of boards to pass on the exemp
tions from conscription in the Pal
metto State.
In the absence of Secretary Baker
Assistant Secretary Ingraham receiv-
ed the visitors; who were introduced
by Senator E. D. Smith. Senator
Smith did not remain for the hear
ing because of another engagement.
Representative Ragsdale, Stevenson,
Nichols and Dominick we're present
throughout
Mr.. Blease made the opening state
ment and Messrs. w. a. Stuckey and
others submitted supplementary OBJ
servations. The cause Of complaint
was declared to be that Governor
Manning had varied the programme
generally followed in appointing
boards of registration in that he had
substituted for the sheriff some other
citizens, the general rule as asserted
by the complainants, being that the
sheriff, county clerk and Judge Oh
probate court formed the board.
Above Suspicion.
Representative Ragsdale said it
was inconceivable that Governor
Manning would appoint boards not
above suspicion. representative
Stevenson declared that only men of
the highest character, most judicial
turn of mind, and freest from politi-
cal pias should be appointed on the
exemption boards. He said there
should be no suspicion that any man
would not have a square deal regard
less of political faction. All present
acquiesced in that proposition. The
assistant secretary said that the
registration boards already appoint
ed were not charged with any discre-
tionary powers. 1t was their duty,
he said, only to enroll the persons Of
the required ages, and he asked if
there was any suspicion that they
would not honestly do this. There
was general agreement that no sus-
picion existed as to that matter, but
apprehension was expressed that the
exemption boards would have the
factional bias they claimed to have
been given in the case Of the enroll
ment boards
Judge Advocate General Crowder
was present at the hearing and after
wards assured all concerned that the
fairness Of the exemption boards
would be carefully protected.