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Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
SOLDIERS GET READING HABIT

The growth of the reading habit among the sol diers has brought to light interesting contradc- ton to the generally accepted theory that among a group of individuals the levelng process is level ing downward.
 The in the camps who readers stimulate by their example, the interest of those who not Have you read this story?' asks Private x of Pri- vate Y. Nav" replies Private Y; q never read book through in me life" Well. y'oughta read this Its bettern any movie show yever Its a bear!" Thus does Private Y get incentive to taste the joys of literature. There is tendency toward a leveling upward
 The valuable service of the libraries is \further developed by lectures university extension courses and the general education plan Men not only will keep pace with their former civilian activities, but many of them will emerge from the army and navy better equipped for the battle of life-Raymond G. Fosdck in Scrbners Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
The Last Three Years

1t is three years since this country and the whole world were shocked by the Lusitana horror. To that moment the war was a remote affair, far as Americans were concerned. It the other side of the world. We did not realize to what narrow proportions the Atlantic had shrunk. But when the news of the Lusitana came. with the loss off Old Kinsale Head of 115 American men, women and chil- dren, every thoughtful American believed that we were to be drawn into the struggle. Only one thing could turn that end aside, early end of the war
 In spite of that warning, wasted two precious years In that time not effort at preparation was made notwithstanding multiplying signs of Germany's intention to force us into the As to what we have done the third year. there is divided opnion but in the war, and are likely to be in it for some time. We under illusion.
 We have no varying opinions to what shall do to get out of it. We have to fight way out and the harder fight and the harder prepare to fight. the sooner we will get out of it. America which sure, at least hopeful that might keep out of the war, holds solely in it's hands, the of winning the war and the means of fixing the end of the war. For instance, may arbitrarily fix the end of the at certain period say two years hence, dependent entirely upon what may do. By not doing quite much and doing it slowly, we may extend that period to three years or five years. We might do so much less that the period would be still further extended
 All this is in our hands. Our allies doing all they do, and doing than we have done will only continue the war and the slaughter indefinitely
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
WILLIAM LOSING
 HAD NOTABLE PAST

William Tossing. whose death oc- cured on Monday morning at his home west of the city, had been a resident of the valley for 21 years. He came here at that time from Howard Lake, Minn., and settled at Glendale and soon after bought the place on the Christy road where he lived afterward. Mir. Tossing was an authority on bee cul- ture. He had been engaged in the handling of bees from the time he was boy of seven. He entered into the business extensively here and lent an importance to it that it had never be- fore had in this valley.
 Mir. Tossing was 65 years of age. He was in fair health until year ago when he suffered a heat stroke while engaged in loading two cars of honey. About three months ago his health be- gan to fail perceptibly and for three weeks preceding his death he had been confined to his home.
 He leaves beside his widow a family of several children, Mrs. Ursula New comb and Miss Berna Tossing, Miss Ida Tossing of Los Angeles, Charles Tossing and Mrs. Alfred Woodward of Phoenix. There are also two step sons, Raymond and Willie Sallee and two grandsons.
 The funeral will take place on Thurs day afternoon from Merryman's, Rev. ]. L. Marquis of the Presbyterian church officiating. The services will be under the direction of the Masonic order.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
A PHOENIX PAGAN

A lover of this world am l And I do here confess it: My soul to earth and sea and sky, Is slave. and they possess it. And what may yet be wickeder, (Althou' I hear no warning) DeVoutly 1 adore the sun, In Phoenix here each morning. I read of heavenly harmonies, That sooth the soul completely But through the blossom laden trees The soft wind sings so sweetly, I turn away from seraph songs, 'And hallelujahs ringing, To wander down grassy lane Where meadow larks are singing. o streets of gold. so far away, I paint you in my dreaming, But May is here, and sky and field With rose and gold are gleaming, o pearly gates that lie beyond,- turn from book and story, To watch God writing in the west, A Phoenix sunset glory. Each flaming pomegranate bush That gloWs, a wayside, altar, Where dove and lark and mockins
 thrush
 Sing on, nor doubt nor falter, I turn from creed and fear to prayer, As child turns Ito the mother; o Thou, who made'st this world so fair I'll trust Thee for the other
 Edgar Kennison.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
MUSICIAN CLUB
 PLANS PROGRAM

For the benefit of the local chapter of the Red Cross, the Musicians club has arranged most attractive pro- gram for Monday evening when a group of well known favorites will appear at the Womans club building.
 One of the most interesting numbers will be the song cycle by Mrs. W. R. Battin, Miss Clara Hazard, William Conrad Mills and J. J. McBain mem bers of the quartette appearing in chil- drens costume as they sing the Non- sense songs from Alice in Wonderland. Little Miss Agnes Griffin, who has made such sensation as a pianist, will be another pleasing feature of the program which also includes a group of songs by Mrs. C. H. Young of New York who has received much favorable criticism from western critics and Miss Sara Ward Heterington will contribute a reading in her usual charming manner. The club members will be permitted five guests and the silver offering at the door will be for the benefit of the Red Cross. Following is the program: PART I. 1 Scherzo in E flat minor. ......a Chopin Agnes E. Griffin
 Reading Sing Belgians, Sing; Emile Camnoerts (Negro dialecD Fse Gwine to Make a | Hoe Cake. .... Edward Vance Cooke Miss Sara Ward Hetherington i Voice
 Aria-O Don Tatale Don Carlos.. i Nerdl Will of the Wisp ..........Sp Spross
 Mrs. c. H. Young
 Mrs. W. F. Deity at piano PART II Quartstte-
 Nonsense Songs from Alice in Won l derland ..............L Liza Lehman
 Miss Clara Hazard, soprano
 Mrs. W. Raymond Battin, contralto
 William Conrad Mills, tenor
 James MacBain, bass
 Mrs. Roy Wayland, accompanist.
 Quartette-
 How doth the Little Crocodile
 Fury said to Mouse.
 Duet, tenor and bass
 You are old, Father William Contralto-
 Speak Roughly to Your Little Boy. Quartette--
 Will you walk a little faster.
 Contralto- Oh! 'Tis Love. Tenor MocRturtle Soup.
 Soprano
 The Queen of Hearts
 Quartette-
 They told me you had been to her.
 Epilogue- To Alice.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
GEORGE SAVERS NOT
 SEEN IN ABOUT YEAR

It is the belief of those who know George Savers, whose daughters in- quiry concerning him was lately made through the Republican, that be is dead. He was last seen by anyohe in Phoenix when he left here last June for the coast to be gone a short time only. He had $500 with which, ac- cording to a statement he is said to have made to a friend, he expected to enjoy himself. No word, not even a rumor concerning him has come to anyone in Phoenix.
 Savers was about 65 years of age. He had lived in this country for many years. He was engaged in mining in the Wickenburg district and west of there along the A. X c. railroad. Later he went into the southern part of the state and became interested in the Gunsight.- Still later he acquired a considerable holdin~ in the New Cor nelia West ans another mining prop erty in the Aja country. The New Cornelia West holdings are said to have become valuable and not long ago ne- gotiations were started for the trans fer of that property.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
.G|SH |S GIVEN 12O-DAY TERM

G. K Gish, found guilty by jury in Judge Stanford's court of transporting liquor from one point to another in the county, was sentenced to serve four months in the county jail at hard labor and fined $500 or one day for each dollar When asked if he had any remarks to make to the court, Gish replied that he did not.
 Gish was the occupant of the car driven by L. F. Brown when the latter was shot and killed by an officer when he refused to stop when so ordered. The car was loaded with liquor at the time. Gish claims that he simply &C., companied Brown from the depot to the Henshaw road and had nothing to do with the whiskey deal by which Brown lost his life.
 Sam Mcleod was fined $500 for viola tion of the liquor law by Judge Stan- ford yesterday He was allowed to pay $100 and $50 a month until the balance is paid. McHeod was arrested on the day of his arrival from Cali fornia. He was taken into custody on the street after having placed two suit cases filled with whiskey on the curb. He denied that the suit cases belonged to him, but a key in his pocket unlocked the bags.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
PHOENIX GIRL
 WEDS ARMY MAN

Dr. J. Gibbons and Miss Edith Rob erts were married at o'clock last night at the home of Bishop J. R- Price. 524 West Culver street. the bishop per- forming the ceremony.
 Dr. Gibbons, who was recently com missioned as a first lieutenant in the army, was in uniform.
 Miss Roberts. who has lived in Phoenix for some time, came from Nordin, Oklahoma, where her parents now live.
 Dr. Gibbons, formerly of St. Johns, is associated with Dr. H. H. Rraxton in the Goodrich building. He was gradu- ated from the Northern Arizona Nor nal school at Flagstaff and the Uni versity of Southern california dental college, Los Angeles. Dr. and Mrs. Gibbons will make their home at 37S North First avenue unt.z the doctor is called into active service, when it has been planned for Mrs. Gib- bons to live with her parents in Oklae homa until the doctors return from the war.
 After the wedding ceremony. a sup per was served. Among those pres ent were Mrs. J. R. Price. Mir. and Mrs. 1 G. r. Price, MT. and Mrs. Frank Price. 1 MT. and Mrs. A. F. -'arker. Miss Zil- | lah Grant and Miss Nell Alexander.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09

club. The club has stood staunchly behind every patriotic movement and without having the necessary funds in sight subscribed generously to the third Liberty loan.
 The club members are now planning a series of entertainments to raise funds for bonds. The most notable will be the May Fete at the Jack coun- try place. 4 delightful program of music and readings will be presented.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
UNCENSORED
By Remlik
Right Wins

You have thought upon the matter, As you read the daily news, And often you have wondered, What if the Allies lose?' And when some great war critic, Gives pessmistic views; One cannot keep from asking: Gan it be that right will loser
 III Shall there be q great reversal, To aid the powers of sin: ?:'' And wrong go in ascendency? Can it be, that wrong can win?
 " The deadly power of wrong, applied, Ten million men may slay; But they must be paid for, one by one, When dawns the reckoning day.
 V No tyrant ever won a cause That was backed by deadly sin; And the thought to hold, is the one so
 old, That only right can win.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
MAY FESTIVAL TO
 DE HELD SATURDAY

Plans are being formulated for an elaborate May Festival to be held at the home of Mrs F. E. Jack on Satur- day evening, the proceeds to be used to aid in the purchase of Liberty bonds subscribed by the Glendale Woman's
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
Samson Stays Philistines

And when he came unto Lehi the Philistines shouted against him; and the Spirit of the Lord came nightly upon him, and the cords that were upon his became as flax that was brunt with fire and his brands were loosed from off his hands, And he found jawbone of ass, and put forth his hand and took it, and slew thousand men there with-Judges xv IA and 15.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
Earthquakes and Eartboeakes

The Los Angeles newspapers speaking in ex- tenuation of that earthquake of two or three weeks ago At first after the sudden and initial fright they were inclined to ignore and conceal it. is unneces
 sary now for them to treat it apologetically almost a proyidential visitation Nobody is holding it
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
DIED WHEN TON OF POTATOES FELL

A ton of potatoes fell and crushed the life of Delgh Filippo, 50 he lay in bed in his home Burlington, Washington. Filippo had stored the potatoes in his attic-Omaha News.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09

Everybody attend the big stock sale today, 31s miles east of Glendale on Glendale street car line. 80. Free lunch at noon.-Adv 1t
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09
EXPLAINS LII

Bismarck used to say of diplomatic procedure: When you wish to deceive opponents tell the truth That is why the United States is so hard for Ger many to understand.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-09

pr. W. H. de Beaufort, counselor of the Netherlands legation in Wash ington, is now acting minister from Holland. In his hands many import ant diplomatic questions, arlsIng out of Hollands present relations with Germany and with the allies, ara, resting.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-16
RAILWAY CLERKS
AFFILIATE WITH
TRADES COUNCIL
-Four Minuter' Urges Enrolment
Of Mechanics: Many Com
mittees Report.

Brotherhood of Railway Clerks,
Local No. ST., affiliated with the
Federated Trades Assembly last Fri
day night, when J. w. Richie and II.
J. Doherty, it's two delegates, were
obligated and seated at the meeting
of the central body at Owls hall.
1t was stated that an organization
meeting of this union would be held
Tuesday evening, Feb. IL, at Camels'
hall, and a request for speakers was
made to the assembly, j. J. Ander-
son, w. J. butcher and Henry Pc
reault were named by President
Murnian to attend the meeting and
speak on 1.-THE Value Of Organiza-
tion," the subject suggested by the
B. of r. c. delegates.
Urges Enrolment.
Rev. w. w. Lawrence, a member of
the -Four Minute" organiza ton, ad-
dressed the assembly, pointing out
the urgent need of skilled mechanics
in the shipbuilding industries of the
government. He told about the U.
S. Public Service Reserve and it's ef-
forts 20 register workmen willing to
accept employment where needed by
the government. Several local
unions have enrolment agents for
this purpose.
Delegates Campbell and Jones
from the Superior Trades Assembly
invited local union men to attend the
loyalty demonstration which will be
held Friday evening, Feb. Is, at
Tower hall. w. E. McEwen of this
city and Rev. T.. H. GoodeI of the
Superior Nj. E. Church will speak.
Unions Against Military Bill.
The special committee supervising
the protests by local unions against
the Chamberlain military training bill
reported that there was a good re-
Spouse, sentiment among local I'M
ionists being unanimously opposed to
the passage Of such legislation. Sew
eral communications have been for
warded to Congressman Miller and
Senators Kellogg and Nelson
A complete list Of local unions will
be contained in the union label di-
roc+ory which will be issued by the
Allied Printing Trades Council, &C.
cording to J. J. Anderson, who has
charge Of the work. The latter asked
the cooperation Of the delegates in
making it a success.
Delegate Munkeby of the special
committee to investigate the advisa-
bility of erecting a labor temple re-
ported that it was planned to make a
report at the next meeting.
Encourages Organization.
The committee appointed to visit
the Duluth Marine Supply company
and attempt to unionize the meat
market announced that Manager ST.
mon Clark was very friendly and en-
couraged the butchers to Join the
union, even offering to pay their dues.
The applications of the latter were
secured, and will be considered at
the meeting of Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen's Union No. - on
Feb. 81.
Delegate Catlin stated that the
dance given by the assembly Feb. 4
had proved a success
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-16
DI|:COMPEL
MAYOR K0NKEL10
ACT ON. PETITION
Superior Trades Assembly
Wants Special Election ;
Bartenders Protest.

A very lively debate featured the
meeting of the Superior Trades and
Labor Assembly last Tuesday eve-
ming, when certain elements sought
to prevent the organization from par
tlclpatlng in civic matters of inter-
est to the labor unions.
fireworks were started when a
delegate from the mactlinists' union
inquired for information regarding
the attitude of the mayor toward the
petitions recently filed, calling for a
special election for the enlargement
OF the commission, and moving that
committee be named to engage
legal advice and empowering the
committee to take such action as
might Seem necessary to get the
question before the people. At this
point a bartenders' delegate pointed
out in no uncertain words his atti-
tude, stating that he most strenuously
objected to the assembly taking this
action; that politics must not be
meddled into by the labor movement,
and further that the, assembly can
not afford to spend money for such
purposes.
Several other delegates were up TO
be heard. from. Arthur J. Phillips of
the shipbuilders held the delegates
spellbound by his oratorical flaying
of the powers that be- for their at
tempts to befuddle the minds of the
laboring GLASS;" as he put it, stating
that men must use their brains and
quit being dictated to. Should the
mayor refuse to call the election petit
toned for, labor has a keen enough
interest in this matter to warrant TAX
ing drastic action, and force the
mayor to call the election" he said.
Motion Adopted.
Similar sentiments were expressed
by several other delegates, including
the chairman, following which the
motion was passed instructing the
chair to appoint committee to Sc
cure competent legal advice on the
constitutionality of the law in ques-
ton with instructions to report back
to the executive board of the assem-
bly,. The executive board was given
full power to act.
An air of patriotism and loyalty
pervaded the meeting, the delegates
taking keen interest in Uncle Sans
war measures, particularly those per-
tanning to shipbuilding.
The committee in charge of the
big public meeting of Loyalty Week,
which will be held at Tower hall Fri
day evening reported all plans COM
pleted and anticipate crowded hall.
The committee pointed out that the
meeting will not be confined to
trade unionists but that the public
may attend.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-16
UNION. labor IS ...
DoIN|CITS'BI7' s..
FOR RED CROSS
Represented On Committees 5;
Musicians Will Donate Se!v-
ices Tuesday Night.

The management of the Auto show,
which will be held at the Armory
next week, the proceeds of which
will go to the local chapter of the
Red Cross, has arranged to employ
union labor on all the work incident
to staging the affair.
Labor is ably represented in the
Red Cross chapter. w. J. butcher,
secretary of the Federated Trades
Assembly, is secretary of the execu-
tive board, and w. E. McEwen" is
chairman of the publicity commit
tee. Each takes an active part in the
work.
Members of the local Musicians
union will donate their services
Tuesday evening (Allies' mighty,
when Mr.. McEwen will be the prin-
cipal speaker. It is expected that
there will be a large attendance Of
union men that night.
It is said that elaborate stage set
tings have been provided, and it is
planned to make daily changes of the
decorations. This work is in charge
of Charles Peterson, William Gull
1ngsrud and John Shanahan, all
members of the local Stage Employees
union.
Workingmen of the city are urged
to attend the show, and thereby do
their bit in helping the Red Cross.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-16
SUPERIOR LABOR
UNIONS TO SHOW
Their LOYALTY
". E. MCEWen and Rev. GoodeII
Will Speak at Meeting
Friday Night.

Organized labor Of Superior will
hold loyalty mass meeting tomor-
row (Friday) night at Tower hall.
Postmaster w. E. McEwen of Duluth
and Rev. E. H. Goodell, pastor of the
Cumming Avenue M. E. church, will
be the speakers.
This is Superior's part in the OBJ
servance of Labor Loyalty week, dur
ing which patriotic meetings are be-
ing held throughout the country un-
der the auspices of the American
Alliance for Labor and Democracy.
All arrangements for the program
are in charge of a committee of
which Samuel Kindberg is chairman
and Thomas Horner, secretary.
Literature explaining the causes
and history of the world war, Amer
ica's share in it and what the work.
ingman must do to help bring about
ultimate victory has been received
by the arrangement committee
Among the books are government
documents, speeches by John Spargo,
Samuel Gompers and other prom
inent labor and former socialist lead
ers.
Although the meeting Friday
night is primarily a union labor dem
onstration, the general public is in
vited. Because of the fact that no
loyalty meeting was held in Duluth,
it is expected that a large delegation
of unionists from the Zenith City
will attend.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-16
SHOWS NEEDOF
ORGANIZATION
Postmaster mcEWen Makes Pa
triotiC Address to Electrical
Workers,

Emphasizing the value of organi-
zation in all human endeavor, Post
master w. E. McEwen made a patri-
otto address at the meeting of the
West Duluth Electrical Workers last
Friday night in Gilley's hall.
Mr.. McEwen referred to the way
the government is depending upon
various means of organization to
promote the efficiency of the differ
ent war agencies, and pointed out how
each individual is obligated to rem
der some service to his country at
this time.
He admitted that industrial con-
ditions in this country were not ideal,
but asserted that if the cause of de-
mocracy is triumphant, unrestricted
opportunity to develop will be as
sured; while if Prussionism is VIC
torious, democratic institutions will
be doomed, and progress of the hui
man race retarded.
Members of the union were urged
to enroll for service in the ship
building plants Of the government
under the U. S. Public Service Re-
for the average man, is preposterous
thrift stamps and aiding the Red
Cross was also emphasized.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-16
PR0CEEDS0F AUTO
SHOW WILL co TO
THE RED CROSS
Good Program For Patriotic Car
nivaI at the Armory Next
Week.

Bearing all the characteristics Of a
patriotic carnival and gala week the
Duluth auto show, held under the
auspices of the Duluth Auto-Trade
association, will open Monday and
continue until Saturday following.
The entire gross proceeds of the show
will be turned over to the local chap
ter of the Red Cross, Duluth auto
dealers bearing all expenses.
The show this year has been modi-
fled by war Conditions. The spirit
of patriotism, of conservation, and
the Red Cross will predominant al
ways: For every day of the week
special entertainment will be pro-
vided. Mrs. c. S. Sargent is in
charge of the entertainment program.
A great parade composed of local
organizations representing the peo-
pies of the allied nations will be held
on the opening Monday. Each of the
days following will be featured by
special exhibits and events. The plan
for the week with the managers in
charge of each days affairs is as fol-
lows:
Monday, patriotic day-The Rev.
Harvey Ingham.
Tuesday, allies day-The Rev S. A.
Iciek. I.t...
Wednesday, industrial and frater-
nal day-George w. Gilmore.
Thursday, Head Of the Lakes day
George A.. Sherwood.
Friday, colonial day-W. J. Ryan.
Saturday, Red Cross day-Guy
Warren.
The automobile feature Of the ex-
hibition will not be sighted in Ella
borating the. entertainment. Some
so auto companies will exhibit their
products which will include 81 pass
enger cars, rs auto trucks, tractors,
and electrical appliances.