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Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

expression will be understandable to those who know anything about wheat farming and know that the collections sheaves with which the fields dotted in the wake of the reaper, are called shocks"
 We learn from the Department of Agriculture that shock troops busy in American wheat fields, as well the western battle front. They are town men who have volunteered to help farmers cut and shock their wheat and thus doing their part in making the battle line firm.
 A South Dakota county has organized all its towns When is needed all business places close early and the town go in automobiles to every quarter of the county. When they to fields cut but not shocked they get out and shock and then proceed to other fields needing hem They don't talk about pay who is doing the work. If the farmer wants to donate the money which he would spend for labor to the Red Cross that is his busness'' says letter from South Dakota, and think that is where most of the money will go"
 "shock troops" are cutting and shocking wheat in Warrck County, Ind, also. Volunteer business men. clerks and laborers in the towns finish their work and then taken automobiles help farmers. In evening forty men shocked more than eighty acres of wheat
 These forces have been organized through operation of farm help specialists United States Department of Agriculture county agents county councils of defense and other bodies.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
NEW PROSECUTOR IN
 NEW YORK IS WOMAN
(New York JournaD

Miss Helen P. Mccormick, 30 years old, has been appointed deputy as- sistant district attorney by District Attorney Harry l.. Lewis. She is the pioneer woman prosecutor of Greater New York.
 District Attorney Lewis denies that her appointment is sop" to woman suffrage, which won a decisive victory at the polls at the recent election. He insists that there is a real need for such an official and that it was not created by the enfranchisement of women.
 As a deputy assistant district at torney. Miss Mccormick will listen to the complaints that are made each day at the prosecutors office by girls and women, many of whom were embarrassed by the necessity of tell ing their troubles to man.
 Experience convinced Prosecutor Lewis that many girls who had ser- ous complaints withheld the most important information in their cases when they discussed the facts with the men assistants and he came to the conclusion that if he had a woman deputy the girls and women would reveal more freely some trifling de- tails which in dozens of cases were responsible for convictions.
 Miss Mccormick is an attorney who made a success in private prac- tice of the law
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Coal Rationinq

The intelligence from the fuel administration that coal is to be rationed of central south Arizona to be something and inconsequen- tialas for instance the state the pineapple mar ket to the Eskmos, the price whales bubber to the inhabitants of interior tropical regions It is true that we not always without interest in the fuel question. From November to March it occasionally obtrudes itself to especially times when the streets are almost impossible during the winter rains
 But even then know that shall freeze or suffer much discomfort and that there is some where in easy reach of fuel old reliable mesquite juniper the slowly disappearing cottonwood and always, the pine slabs though green state not very combustble But whatever our inconven- fences and irraons in that season of the year. reeo lection of them about the middle of July is not very poignant
 But the rationng system is a good to prevent waste Notwithstanding the country's great wealth of coal, it found last winter that there was not nearly enough available Perhaps there was coal enough but it was not where it needed part of 1t was at the mines awaiting transportation. Many thousands of of coal weeks Ky Il side tracks with no ultimate destination. Suddenly the whole country found itself running around circles. Peo- pie shvered in their homes. Great steamers lay for days at their docks laden with priceless cargoes for want of coal Then came the heatless days with paralysis of industry.
 The mistakes We made, extending back as far as last summer will he avoided this year. but still it is seen, there will be coal to be wasted; hence the rationing plan.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
The Conuressional Contests

Based the vote of two years ago there 164 congressional districts which regarded this year close That year the republicans made many gains rather they recovered many districts which were normally republican but had been captured by the democrats in 1912 and 1914 They nearly recovered many others and these with districts recaptured by small majorities, constitute greater part of the so-calcd close districts
 The congressional contests of two years ago were largely along partisan lines though in many of the normally close districts the result affected by the presidential contest which entirely along party lnes but where the of and peace been created the pacifist going democrats. We do not use the word "pacfst" here a synonym of dsloyaty. pacifst two years ago might have been who genuinely believed that we could be kept out of war.
 There may still be such persons but they can find comfort in neither of the great parties except in the there are non partisan league or strong socialist organizations they will probably re- turn to their respective parties This is which baffes prognostcators for there is way of know ing in what proportions it drawn from the two parties two years
 The republican hope of securing a strong working majority in the next house is based upon the knowl- edge that normally very large majority of the dis trcts republican, that this year there party issues distract attention that there nothing be- fore the people but to the finish and that the republican party is committed to that and was con- mitted to that before the country entered the war The democratic party through the administration is likewise committed to the in the outcome of which the whole future of the party is wrapped
 It this view of the case, the republican leaders reason why voters should be found next fall in the parties with which they had long been regu- larly affiliated
 There are thrty-two United States senators to be elected There fourteen contests which have been designated "cose" In eight of these states demo- cras were elected six years ago; New Hampshire New Jersey. Delaware, Illinois, Kansas Montana Colorado and oregon In four of these states the republicans have carried the senatorial elections since 1912 And in only of the six states, New Mexico marked as close now represented by retiring republican, have the republicans lost senatorial election since 1912 In Oregon where election occurs for successor to the late Senator Lane, democrat Senator George F. Chamberlain elected in 1914 but the calculations of neither democrats republicans include the probability of democratic from that state this year.
 On the basis of past performances republicans therefore, expect gain of five senators next fall gy- ing them the control of the upper house on March IA, 1919.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
than he had expected owing to news of the illness of his mother
Recruitinq Officers Here

Today several members of the Ma rine corps will be in Mesa and will re- main for the picture The Unbeliever" tonight at the Majestic. They appear in connection with this film because it carries with it the endorsement of the Marine corps, being made upon their training grounds and featuring certain of their number who now are in France. It is wonderful appeal to patriotism and has proven effective as an aid in securing enlistments in the Marines. The large posters advertis- ing this seven reel play carry on them the insignia of the marines. used only on authorized printed matter. Not for the purpose of patronizing the theater but in order that this splendid lesson of patriotism may reach every one. the public is advised by those in charge that there will be no disappointment ether in the picture or the appeal to be made by the Marine recruiting of ficers tonight. Already two young men have sigrified their intention of en- listing today
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
The Farmers and the Governor of Kansas

Governor Arthur Capper of Kansas in message to President Wilson last week recalls that he sent the food administration warning six months and has reiterated it. of situation that is manifestng itself strongly in Kansas, and. he has no doubt, in other parts of the country The morale of the farmers is being destroyed under the exploitation of profiteers The further points out that the report of the federal trade commission, few days confirms his own statement of conditions in his early appeal to the food administration.
 Such a statement coming from such a source not be dsregarded. Governor Capper knows the peo- pie of Kansas better than any other and he joys their confidence in a greater measure than other man. He is not radical excited ndivd- ual, and when he speaks of the loosening of the Tale of the Kansas farmers he means what he says and describes most alarming condition far
 alarming than any defeat that could be suffered by the allies the western front
 Upon the maintenance of the morale of the farm of the United States depends the whole struggle between democracy and absoutsm. We cannot be- lieve that the farmers of Kansas weaker fiber than the farmers of any other part of the country imagine that they labor under dis advantageous conditions than those imposed upon farmers of other states: and still less we con- ceive that they prone than other farmers to exaggerate their grievances.
 The fact is, they have as a governor a man who 's closer to them than most governors to their people. and who has a intimate knowledge of their needs and conditions than governors generally acquire
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
MESA LAO DROWNED
 WHILE IN BATHING
 WITH bOY FRIENDS

MESA, July 9.-The nine year old son of MT and Mrs. D. Hunter of Lehi was drowned Sunday afternoon while bathing in the Salt River. The family had gone to the river for the afternoon, and the lad in company with some other boys, had obtained permission from his parents to go in swimming. His companions state that he jumped off into a hole beyond his depth, and being unable to swim, was drowned before rescue came. Search for the body was at once instituted and with the aid of some Indians who were near at hand, was recovered, but all efforts to restore life proved unavdiling. Fun cral services were held yesterday af ternooh, Bishop Isaac Rogers officiat- ing
 The family is well known in Lehl and the entire community grieves with them over the loss of their boy.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

who have been my good friends during the last ten years. They will all wish me well. I will think of them and hope that they may continue to do their great work even 2 bit better than ever. For here is where we will win the war and here is where we will win for pos terity in ideals and righteousness.
 The executive committee of the State Sunday School association andN the Arizona Childrens home have been magnanimous enough to vote me a six months leave of absence with the understanding that if it becomes nee essary to readjust In the meantime, they will do so.
 This was very kind and much ap- preciated.
 Mrs. Raley and my daughter will at tend to the office work of the two or ganizations as best they can. Any one interested in the work of either organization should not hesitate to write them.
 This means that volunteer workers will have to do little more than ever We must not neglect the children at home. The orphans will get just as hungry and the Sunday school chil- dren will need our help just as much as ever.
 The boys in the army are going to be better looked after from every angle than ever before in their lives. Don't worry about them. The army will not be able to come here and look after our boys and girls. They will have to be looked after by those who stay at home.
 We have five thousand boys from l Arizona in the various branches of IL, boys and girls at home. Those a home are just as important as those in the service. And there are twelve times as many. Will we give twelve times as much thought and money to make things safe for the boys and girls at home as we do for the boys at the front? We will if we are wise. With sincere regards to all the many kind friends, I hope to continue to be worthy of your friendship. F.. D. RALEY.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Where the People
 May Have Hearing
THE DEPARTURE OF MIR. RALEY

Dear Mir. Editor: I am going to bother you once more and ask you to let me take this method of making a few brief statements to my friends and workers, not only in Phoenix, but scattered over the state.
 If nothing happens to prevent, I will leave Phoenix this evening at o'clock for San Antonio. Texas.
 l have been accepted for Y. NJ. C. A. war work, and after the customary four weeks intensive training, I will be assigned to some definite work.
 It may be that l am running away from important tasks at home, but I must make the attempt to do a little more to help the boys win this fight.
 On the other hand, I am trying to urge the many workers at home to hold steady and look after the work at home. It is just as important as the other.
 There are good people in every city, town and school district in the state
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
TWO MORE ADDEDT ID
 TEMP:E'SL|M|T CLUB

TEMPE, July 9.-Tempe's Limit club is/lncreasing daily in numbers. Two names were added yesterday. making the present membership 16. MT. and Mrs. w. E. Hudson, who already have their names on the club roll, yesterday purchased sl,000 worth of Baby bonds TOT their son Hugh, who is justly proud ot being the youngest member of Iempes club. The other man to go the limit and do his part for Uncle sam and the boys lover there" was l.. D. Creek. The public is reminded that the booths will be open at both banks today as usual.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
New Rulincs Made on Suoar

A recent ruling on sugar for canning was to the effect that after the first 25 pounds had been purchased by any one family, the second purchase could only be made upon application to the county food administration bureau with headquarters at Phoenix. Later the officials realizing that this would cause considerable hardships and ex- pense on people living on the south side yesterday modified the ruling so that Deputy Food Administrator c. Fred Bracket might pass upon appli- cations for additional canning sugar Sugar must be purchased also, only at the place where the buyer has a bread card. Persons, however, having bread cards at bakeries where sugar is not sold, may buy their sugar elsewhere upon statement to the grocer telling him to phone in their purchase to the baker
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
OVER ENEMY LINES

PARIS, July 7.-Thousands of spe- cially devised rifles for sending propa- ganda over the enemy lines now are in use in the allied armies, according to James kerney, director of the Franco- American committee of public infor- nation From these rifles grenades are discharged by means of which tracts and pamphlets may be scattered along enemy trenches with consider able actitude at a range of more than 200 yards.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
THE BIRTH OF NEHEMIAH'S IDEA

The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah And it came to pass, I in Shushan the palace that Hanant one of my brethren, came he and cer- tain men of Judah; and asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped which were left of the cap tivity, and concerning Jerusalem. And they saic onto me. The remnant that left are in great afflicton: the wall Jerusalem also is broken down. Nehemiah l. 1 to g.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Moves Into High School

Superintendent Matthews has ent- cred Mesa union high school accom- panied by Mrs. Matthews. Even the little ones of the family, are also in Mesa high. Circumstances made nee essary tho early matriculation of the youngsters, though not yet in their teens, as well as the tardy entrance of the superintendent. Fact is that the years lease on the residence they were occupying had expired and w. R. Stew art, owner, wanted to move in. necessi- tating the occupancy of the basement of Mesa high, by the Matthews family until permanent quarters may be se- cured.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
WHY REASON WAS oerHRoNep


 Editor Republican: Anent your ed- torial regarding lengthy poems, es- pecially those relating to the war, the following from recent issue of the San Antonio Daily Light seems timely and to the point. The paper devoted an entire page to war poems, and the proofreader had his revenge when he slipped this in at the bottom of the page:
 The proofreader sat in his old arm chair wild eyed, weary. with unkempt hair; his face was blanched, his thin lips dropped. his arms hung limp. his shoulders stopped. AS his palsied hand stroked his marble brow Iwhere a once bright mind was struggling now to keep its seat on reasons throne), ever and anon he would feebly moan. Perhaps you ask why this should be- why a once strong man should appear as he. Oh. friend. twas not the lack of wealth; not riotous living, not loss of health: it was not love, not feeble age-the poor old fool had to read this page"
 GEO. w. BEEN. 3O2 Orme Avenue. City.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Secures Fine Location

F.. P. Grover. who for number of years has occupied the room next to the Lesueur Grocery company with his wholesale cigar and tobacco business and pool room, will be forced by the termination of his lease to give up the room on September 1. MT. Grover has leased the room adjoining the Toggery on the east recently. occupied by Me Arthur Bros. branch store. Upon the termination of his lease he will move to the new location.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Steal from Sleeping Men

Three men sleeping at the cantaloup shed where they are working, had about $45 stolen from them on Satur- day night. The men had worked until midnight and in company with five other men, who also were engaged in the. same work. lay down to sleep. Every one who had any money in his trouser pockets had it stolen.
 On the night following a thief. or thieves, stole the rear wheel from Man ager Pearsons Ford. The only clue to either case was a barefoot track. It is believed that the enterprising Rallies was well posted as to the owners of money and the way to secure if, in fact suspicion points to certain individual, whom the officers hope soon to ap- prehend.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Shock" Troons

We have been reading for the past year about shock troops" Previous to year ago there was no such designation. It then employed by the Ger
 mans to describe troops especially trained and equipped to attack the line of the allies with more than ordinary violence. Latterly the expression has been applied to the allied troops used the same purpose There is still another kind of shock troops and the
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Intern ediate Red Cross Meets

Attention is called to the fact that an intermediate Red Cross will be es- tablished tomorrow morning at the Red Cross rooms in the Industrial Arts building at the Normal. Every young woman of the Tempe community over l5 years of age is requested to be pres ent at 9:30 o'clock with her lunch and help work on refugee garments. The work will be Inder the supervision Of Miss Minnie LoWery and Miss Velma Rarkley.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
To Enter Training School

Loren Guthrie. a Mesa boy who en- listed in the Marines about a year ago, writes his father L. V. Guthrie of the Arizona Land company. that he has been sent to Utica. New York, for d three weeks course in machine gun practice, after which he will be sent to the officers final training school, and is in line for commission within a reasonable time
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
PANAMA ELECTION

Republican A. P. Leased Wre1
 PANAMA, July 7.-The government forces were defeated in the elections to the national assembly, which chooses a president today. America n soldiers acted as watchers at the polls and the election was quiet
 Use The Republican Classified Ads for Results-Read for Profit.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
MuIlens Leave For Mountains

MT. and Mrs. c. NJ. Mullen and daughter, Miss Edith Mullen, left the latter part of the week for Hillside, where they will snend a few days with relatives. From there they will go to Oak Creek for the remainder of the summer.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Back at Bank Duty

Roy Wilkes, who has been abs ent from the Salt River Valley bank for several weeks on account of illness, is now able to resume his work.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
K. P's Meet

The Knights of Pythas will put on the third degree tonight in the K. P. hall. The class is of good size and q good session is assured
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
EXPLORING IS EXPENSIVE

A Missouri livery stable keeper put his hand in a mules mouth to sec how many teeth the mule had The mule closed his mouth to how many fingers the man had and the curiosity of both man and mule was satisfied-Pittsb Leader.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

New York's woman police force is completely organized and soon will begin to patrol beats. Experienced male officers are instructing and drilling the new force for active duty. The picture shows the first leader of the women. Edytne Gotten.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
PETER UNTO STRANGERS

Peter an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strang- elect according to the foreknowledge of Father through sanctifcaton of the Spirit Grace unto you and peace be multiplied.-I Peter and
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

J. D. Moss and daughter will leave today for Prescott. Mrs. Moss and the other children are already there for the summer
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Drive to the Coast

Joe Miller and family and Greedy Say Tor and family left Friday for the coast. The trip was made by machines via Parker route.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
CIVIL ADMINISTRATION
Republican A. p. Leased Wire

TOXIC. July 7.-The government has decided to institute civil admins tration in the south Pacific islands under Japanese occupation.
 Use The Republican Classified Ads for Results-Read for Profit
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Bracket Returns from Coast

C. Fred Bracket returned yesterday morning from the coast where he ac- companiod Mrs. Bracket and the child ren. MT. Bracket returned earlier
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Saylors Go to Los Angeles

Ray Saylor and family left on Sun day night for Los Angeles for the ben eft of MT. Saylor's health.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

w. H. Grace left yesterday for Pres colt, where he will seek a cottage for the summer, after which the family will join him.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

FOR SALE cows. regulation pool table, gas stove, garden hose and other utensils. o. C. Watson, mi. east Tempe.-Adv. hs
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

Mrs. Ray Lesueur is in San Francis co where she may be near her hus- band, who is in training there
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
Mesa Personal Mention

Mrs. L. H. Van Spanckeren, has gone to Prescott for two months stay.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

A. A. Jones is back at work after be- ing laid up for a week following a col lision with an auto.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09

Charles Johnson, of the Johnson Pearce company, has returned from San Diego, to which place he was called the second time recently on ac- count of the serious illness of his mother. He reports that she is not doing well. having been in the hospital for seven weeks and with no indication of improvement.