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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
Benpie Found Himself and Accepted
His Duty As Eather


His Duty As Father
In my room l walked nerVOusly about
for moment, fussily rearranging the
brushes and bottles of my dressing
table, and Strengthening a picture on
the wall. before | could finally nerve
myself to drop quietly into a chair
and read that letter with a calm, COL
lected mind
When l did so, these were the words
that set a sorrowful order in the chaos
of my thoughts and surmises:
Little Sister:
| who am about TO die salue you.
No use trying to josh you, Jane.
do have spasms of being quite a bit
afraid, and this is enc of them. The
men who go UP to the sky in ships get
that way, by spells It's all right, once
I'm in the air
Little sister, 1 couldn't write TO Dad
what 1 want somebody to know, in
case l crash some day. And / couldn't
tell mother But somehow lately, I've
come to feel that to you ] could write
just how l feel about my baby It
looks queer even to write my baby.
But not as queer as feel.
The fact is, at first, didn't give the
child any thought was only irri-
tated by the mother But -ellow has
new ideas come TO Lin, about life and
death, and birth, while he's sitting
around on the clouds, with his own life
hanging on the throb of an engine.
1t came to me yesterday. when | was
up in. that immense solitude, above a
dazzling sea of white. and utterly
alone with my thoughts. that some
where down on earth there was that
little girl baby who would surely some
time want TO know who her mother
really was. And here I've been helping
TO the best of my ability to fix things
so the child will never know It's all
for the mothers sake that the secret
must be kept. Shan't I do anything
for the baby's sake?
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
A Plea for the Strap hanger

Or be accurate, this is plea for the
woud-be strap hangers prayer for straps on which
to hang This is partly public, and partly private
matter. We will say that it is offered behalf of
the residents along the Brill line of the Phoenix
Street Railway company.
That is the most heavily patronized line, be
lieve in the city. 1t has a half hour service regular
" though for a part of the day. long enough to
fuse patrons regarding the schedule there is twenty
minute service. But we are not kicking at the r-
regularity infrequency of the service. We not
in fact. kicking at all We only suggesting to
the company something it has perhaps, not thought
Of the desirabiity of straps whereon the scatless
passenger may suspend himself
Naturally at certain hours of the day and night
in the course of half hour there is large accu-
mutation of persons who want to travel The cars
crowded beyond capacity Now in large
heavy car on a fairly smooth track one who is used
to it preserve his equilibrium. But the Phoenix
tracks fairly and the Brill line cars
not large and heavy. On the contrary they are
small, dinky, bronco cars whose every little move
has meaning all its own, a meaning which the
standing passenger interpret until he has been
sent staggering il not actually sprawling
The standing passengers anchor themselves
when possible TO doorways but there are only two
doorways. If running the street railway
company we would have straps those cars The
most expert bronco buster cannot ride them without
grabbing leather"
We know leather is high along with everything
else, so that will not positively insist upon actual
leather Webbing is cheaper and would the
purpose Or sections of rope would do-anything by
which the passenger may sustain himself against
the gyrations of those agile little cars.
II the company will not do something for the
straphangers they will have do it for themselves
Each will have to carry a section of rope his own
personal and private property.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
A Popular Fsllacy

we hear much in favor of equable climates,
those which have minimum change through the
seasons and those in which the change in the
Of the day is very slight. Many believe that these
are the more healthfu climates when however de-
lightful they may be they become depressing and de-
preston contributes to health.
The most healthful climate is said to be that in
which there is a wide variation in the seasons and
where there is a wide durnal variation.
The Salt River Valley; in fact, nearly all parts
Of Arizona have these conditions. There is a vast
Inference between our summers and winters and
we have in this valley startling change of tempera-
lure between three o'clock in the afternoon and three
jcock in the morning.
Il has therefore been argued by some that this
swift change OF temperature unhealthful when as
matter OF fact it is largely contributory to good
health. The is entertained by boosters in
southern California where everywhere south of the
Tehachapi, there is a remarkable equable climate
We will concede that equable climate is
pleasant one but all things pleasant are not good
Tor us
The temperate have marked changes OF
temperature which today looked upon bene-
,cial to health to those who stand them
meet them ntelligently. The changing seasons are
,cllef to the monotony Of kind OF weather
Ideal climatic conditions with respect health
are said TO exist midway between the tropics and
the frigid zones. These conditions produced by
higher attitudes such have here not far from
he tropics
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
(Gl1lttf5}5ilclIE71{IIf&a 1BB1riii]r
/ Ga9r8Ated 1910 b. the EAanagarEn Disqualification

Maybe you'll think me a cad, jamie,
for telling, but yesterday, up there in
the awful solemnity of isolation, with
the sun above and only the shadow of
my ship on the cloud-sea below to
keep me company, it struck me that
being a father was the most remark
able fact in my career-and that ! was
being the worst of possible fathers,
and terribly unfair to that helpless in
FAINT. I've never seen it,
| found myself cursing society and
its ideas out loud against the deafen-
ing roar of my engine. And l resolved
to get leave as soon as l can, and to do
what l can for my baby OF course,
the mother will never do anything
But I'm likely to get my last leave
any day, in a fiery mess on the ground.
And that's why I've got to write to you.
Getting introduced to death, as I've
been once or twice lately, makes man
think differently about the life he has
handed on.
Little sister, the name on the card
enclosed isn't to be revealed. you I'M
derstand, or used, until some day you'll
give il to the baby. Unless you should
ever have to use it for the child's own
advantage.
Use your own judgment, after read
| ing this letter, about looking at the
name. I haven't thrust the informa-
ton on you-Pm only trusting yor
| with it.
In fifteen minutes l go up again
We're drilling new pilots in formation
! It's dangerous for the beginners. sup
pose I'll come down all right in about
an hour And then I'll post you this
letter Laugh with me, Jane-and pray
for me, sometimes, no matter which
way ] come down.
AS ever,
BENJIE.
! P S: No little sister. 1 am still
glad I refused TO marry her.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
BRAINS VERSUS Drawn

IF a window cleaner is paid 81 a
day. what does it profit man to be
a college professor"
We'll, it's true that the college pro-
lessor has to exist on a pittance, but
he has the satisfaction of knowing that
if he and the window cleaner ever met
at social gathering he could make
the window cleaner look foolish by dis
cussing the influence OF the Victorian
era on contemporary literature"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14

two sets of twins and Gertrude and
James Augustus. and Hal and Corny
and Billy and Mary Ellen in pink
dress. And Mary Ellen was sitting by
Hal and they seemed to be having a
fine time.
But while Peter looked on mamma
spied his sad face in the window and
pointed to an empty chair on the other
side of Mary Ellen and Peter put his
pride in his pocket and went.
HELEN CARPENTER MOORE
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
A ROYAL CLIP
Boston Transcript

Some boy" said King George re,
Gently, while speaking of the youni
Prince of Wales. That epithet, by tn,
way, might also have been applied t.
the king himself when he was about
the princes age. We recall how on one
occasion when he and his brother Ed
ward were making tour of the navy
and the national anthem was about tc
be sung, George called down to his
brother, Eddie. come up here and sing
God Save your Grandmother
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
PETER
Goes to the Twins
Party
BY The Story Lady

Tomorrow will be the twins birth
day" said mamma. You make take
these invitations to the little boys that
shared their birthday cake with you
and after school tomorrow they can
invite Hal and Corny, of course, and
Billy and Mary Ellen and James Au-
gustus and little Gertrude
You can count me out on that right
now growled Peter Il don't want to
go to no baby party. That little old
Ronald and Donald are the biggest lit
tie sissy babies in school"
Very we'll" Peter could see thai
mamma was made. "You can take the
books back to the library for me and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14

Patty and Prissy will invite their own
guests"
Peter thought that they would all
beg him to go to the party, but he
knew it would do no good to say any
thing about it. so he hurried home and
got the library hooks and set out on his
long walk, before any came to the
party.
He took his time and when he got
to the library he took a long time to
decide what books he wanted, but
when he got started home he just
COUNT help hurrying along.
He sneaked in the back way left the
books on the table and ran up to his
room and looked out out the window.
There was a table out under the
walnut tree. There were plates Of
sandwiches and fruit and Peter could
see the ice cream freezer at one side
and here mamma came with the big
white cake. 1t had six candles on it.
Seated around the table were the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
LOUD RAIN EMIT

Cunningham Age Herald.)
Did you sell that man the greer
and blue checked suit you were show
ing him." asked the proprietor of the
Nifty Toys Shop"
No, sir" replied Percy, the peerless
salesman.
why not?''
HE said he couldn't stand excite
ment'
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14

mittee. Yet hundreds of these cars
might have been turned over to the
postoffice department for extension of
parcels post service and the fight on
Fl. c. L. The greatly dismantled ana
damaged car in the foreground is typi-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
PROVED 1T

(Edinburg Scotsman)
Mrs. Nuritch--I think Ill take this
watch. You're sure it's made of re-
fined gold?
Jeweler-Certainly, madam
Mrs. Nuritch-Because l do detest
anything that amt refined.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14
TOLL OF CARELESSNESS

The Safety First movement in this country is
now in its 10Th year. 1t originated in DR.. William H.
Tolman's studies of accident prevention abroad. In
1900 DR.. Tolman started the American Museum of
Safety in New York. This the first organized
against preventable deaths and injuries.
The 10 years battle against accidents has ma
terially reduced the casualty rate. More important
it has caused analysis of accidents so thorough
that we are all becoming experts dangers to be
avoided
The Slipping ladder causes more accidents than
anything else Its casualty toll bears out the claim
of Safety First authorities that 80 per cent of acct
dents due to careessness.
As opposite case take dynamite making
Despite its hazardous nature there few accidents
in the dynamite industry. The workers know that
they in the presence of death. They have dem
onstrated that personal caution is effective
preventive of accidents.
Safety First Investigations by large employers
of labor, including the General Electric Co. have
revealed that there certain ages, certain hours
certain days when people relax their vigilance.
The most careless age is % to 26.
More accidents occur on Monday than any other
day.
More accidents occur between and 10 in the
morning than any other hour of the day or night
1t is evident that people have tendency, after
period of rest, 10 return to work in careless at
ttude The relaxation of the body is accompanied
by relaxation Of vigilance and caution.
Govern your movements accordingly. The nine
to be most watchfu is when you feel the safest.
Accidents kill $4,000 American workmen yearly.
Two million workmen, injured yearly.
Three million cases of sickness due to prevent
able occupationa diseases is another annual toll.
Accidents cause wage loss of 600 every "a
hours
Safeguard your body you would safeguard
fine machine valuable fragile vase or possession
of a diamond
Safeguard yourself constantly. Danger is not
limited to your work 1t turks in homes in streets
on railroad tracks and in recreation.
The prevention of accidents become
automatic. Safety devices help materially but hu
caution is the most powerful protection against
injury
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14

New Remington IL with adder. $40.
Royal 5, $50; Oliver 9, $50. All kinds
others at Fords. If
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14

A virtuous name is the precious
only good, for which queens and
pheasants wives must contest to-
gether Schiller
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-14

(To Be Continued
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I'm sPRCVING AN ENORMOUS TASK TO
-. :. b. !. -. :. r.---L ~ ..rc Ell

The Allied governments are begin
ming TO realize that IL is worse than
folly 20 impose indcmnitics and condi-
lions upon the Central Powers that can
only result in increased privotlon ard
more lighting and bloodshed through
out Europe"
"Whars this trouble between Bcssa-
rabia and Rumanla. Uncle Harry" sand
Joe.
"Bcssarabia is a province lying alons
the northeastern frontier Of Rumanid,
and which has been occupied by Rl-
manian troops since the collapse Of the
Czarist regime in Russia. Tho people
Of Bessarabia evidently became dis
satisfied with conditions and rose in re-
volt against the continued llumanian
occupation OF their country.
"Bessarabia's attitude is but typical
Of the state Of mind which exists
among the people in every nation IN
Europe, and which seems 10 be stead
lily growing more aggravated, Europe 5
people are thoroughly war-weary and
there is small wonder. They have been
pushed past human endurance by the
terrible slaughter, suffering and star
walton caused by The Great War. II
has been said too that Europe is suffer
ing from "shell shock" That is, the
nerves Of The people are worn raw
from constant fear and suffering and
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WILL COMPLETE NEW
THEATRE THIS MONTH

The work OF remodeling the old Lyric
Theatre, Market street below Third, re-
Gently acquired by NIessrs. Ginns and
Welstein, is expected TO be completed
this month. It will be known in the
future as the 'Rialto."
The name chosen by the owners for
the new theatre was not selected sole
BY because it is a pleasant sounding
name but because OF its significance,
in many Of the large cities Of the coun-
try and in New York in particular Rialto
lis the name Of the leading theatre. II
is the name that stands for good pic
lures with good surroundings.
Oscar Ginns ana Elias Weistein are
both i'm the photoplay business. Mr..
.Ginns is the manager OF the Queen The
atre. while Mr.. Wetsten is advertising
manager for the Queen. Majestic and
Playhouse theatres. In their plans for
this new theatre they used the expert
ence gained with their years in the
business and combined with 10 new fea-
lures that will make this Rlalto an in
stitution to the people of the down
town section.
One unique and different features OF
the arrangement Of the theatre IS the
placing of the box office on the side
Of the theatre so as TO leave the lobby
free for The going and coming OF the
patrons.
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nJrpr I.rpF MORE THAN

That after an, the Allies may not be
able 70 enforce their peace terms on
Germany. What does 10 mean, is The
world coming TO an ond?"
~ guess this old world is good for a
few years yet" laughed Uncle Harry
and then. his face assuming serious
look ahead, but there's a lot In what
Helen and Jimmy have said about
events in Europe and in fact, all over
the world.
'I"m safe in saying that great many
Older and wiser people than Helen and
Jimmy are shaking their heads and con-
Tossing their complete inability TO un-
dcrstand the things that are happen
ing
"Thorc is no question but that the
delegates at fhe Peace Conference are
confronted with problems that are
Staggering in their comploXity, prob
lens a thousand times more difficult Of
solution than have ever faced men in
The history OF the world.
~Aad-thc worst of il is the charac-
Ter Of the problems is constantly chang
ing; several times the delegates have
found the work OF weeks gone for
naught by reason Of SONG quick change
or some unforeseen event that has put
an entirely new front on The situa-
ton"
Various Phases Before the Conference.
$50 many months have elapsed since
The armislicc was signed" continued
unclc Harry, "ihat conditions in Ger
many and in every other country are
very different from what they were last
November.
at that time, the crushing military
victory Of The Allies overshadowed
everything else and there was, ana has
been since, much talk about compellin,
Germany 10 pay the entire cost OF th,
war 10 the Allies. But upon sober
second thought and as the true condi-
ii0n Of affairs in Germany began TO be
apparent, this or any other such eX-
trcmc punishment was seen 10 be i'm
practical. however richly Germany may
deserve it
More than four years Of n world
war have wrought such enormous de-
siruction Of property, TO say nothing
of the men who produce The wealth of
the world that the total resources Of
any nation for decades to come could
moi begin TO pay for it all.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
Rag Rugs

8 fl. 10 #. Rag Rug in a good
quality and very serviceable design,
S11.00 each.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07

.hc Book OF Revelation. lie said in
part.
"The Book Of Revelation is the only
book of the Bible that begins with a
special blessing pronounced on those
who read and hear the words of the
prophecies. The truths of the book Is
especially intended for the church. The
ministry is warned not to seal the
book. lie who takes from the book Will
lose life.
"The last messages Of mercy to the
world is contained in the fourteenth
chapter. The message contains a posi-
tive and negative side. The positive side
tells all nations just what to do, and
developes a commandant-kecping peo-
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Uncle Harry Talks About The Eyer-Changing
ProbeE 'efOre the Peace Conference

DO you know, Uncle Harry said
Helen, "that several times recently I've
almost made up my mind TO stop read
ing the news from Europe. It's so con-
fusing and events seem TO tumble over
each other in such a way that 1t puts
my head in a whirl. But ! find That /
can't stop reading about il; every new
edition Of the newspapers finds me
looking at 10 as eagerly as ever
"Ivo felt the same way" explained
Jimmy Why, just yesterday read
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
Grass Rugs.
Exceptional Values

We have just received a consign-
ment of very fine grass rugs in the 9
1t. x Il it. sizes, that we are selling at
the very low price Of $1,000. These
are high grade rugs in every respect.
Not seconds or imperfects in anv
way-they are in green, brown. blue
etc. While they last $1,000 each.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07

pie in view Of the Judgment and tho
coming Of the Lord. The negative side
tells all what not TO do, and warns
against worship of the beast and its
image and the reception Of the mark"
Mr.. Booths following studies will be:
"The Image to the Beast "Ihe seal
Of God and Mark Of the Beast" and
"The Seven Last Plaques
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they are consequently irritable, sus-
plclous and quick TO anger"
Every Nation with Troubles Of Its Own
"The people OF the countries that
have achieved their independence as "A
result Of the breaking up OF empires,
are eager 10 realize their long hoped
for freedom and are suspicious of their
nelghbors and OF the larger nations.
Hence, we see Jugo-Slavia az swords
points with Italy over the eastern coast
Of the Adriatic.
Hungary choose 10 go over to the
Bolshevisis rather than accept the
terms laid down by the Peace Confer
ence. thereby still further complicat-
ing the problem.
POLAND, aspiring 10 a great nation
allsm. appeals 10 the Allies for imme-
date aid I'm the way aOf war materials
against her neighbOrs on all sides.
France, one OF the greatest suffehers
I'm the war, Is mainly interested ia
forcing Germany 10 pay for damage
done and in securing guarantees and
safeguards against a future German
menace.
Great Britain IS faced with serious
labor troubles at home. the Irish ques-
ton which is steadily reaching a crisis,
and we hear now that Egypt is in a
state bordering on revolt and demand
ing the rnght Of self-determinati0n.
"Thesc are ali questions which vitality
concern the governments Of the vari-
ous countries represented at the Peace
Conference In other words, the dcic-
gates are chiefly Interested i'm safe
guarding their respective national in
tercsls. on the other hand, the great
mass Of the people Of Europe, as /
have said, are war-weary and arc
pressing, in a way that permits Of no
delay, their desperate need for employ
ment and a wage sufficient TO secure
the necessities Of life. The men in the
armies are worn out from years of
lighting and hardships and want to set
home 10 their families and friends.
So there you are. There are several
powerful forces in Europe today work
ing in opposite directions. What the
outcome will be, no one can forclc.,
but that we are due 10 witness still
more gerat and startling events as a
result Of the Great War seems a ccr-
tainiy."
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
TO INTERPRET REVELATIONS

In his sermon on Johns Beast OF
last night, at The Queen
Evangelist Booth began a
series OF Sunday night lectures from
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Editors Note-Uncle Harry Will be
glad 10 answer inquiries, either in this
column or by mail, provided letters
are signed with the full name and all
dress Of the persons writing. The cor
respondents names will not appear in
the articles.
Copyright 1919 by The NC Syndicate,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
fashions AND EADs.

The uneven tunic is still in use.
Taffcta suits are made with box
coats.
Taneta frocks will be in favor for
spring.
Evening journal., 1919-04-07
A GOOD WAY TO SAVE

In times like these when economy
is so essential. | know of no better
way to save than 10 have the entire
family shod with Neolin Soles,"
writes B. F. Williams. Rochester, NY.
In his letter Mr.. Williams tells of
a pair of Ne0lin-soled shoes which he
has worn constantly for four months.
The soles still look like new, he says.
You, too. will think there is no
better way to save. when once you
have tried shoes with these long
wearing. comfortable, and waterproof
soles. They come in many styles for
every member of the family. And
good repair shops carry Neolin Soles
for re-soling. They are made scien-
tifcally by The Goodyear Tire & Rub
Der Co, Akron. Ohio. who also make
Wingfoot Heels-guaranteed 10 out
wear all other heels.
neOlin Soles
Trads MARI Res. Us. Pat. or
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Wool Fibre Rugs

These exceptionally attractive and
serviceable summer rugs come in
great many different designs, suitable
for any room. They are very closely
woven and have rich furnishing eff
fects. In the #. X II ft. sizes there
is very special value, in different
patterns at S11.50 each.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-05-18
EVITESE I'D. LA INDIGES-
TON Y CONSTIPATION
OBSERVANCE ESTA
REGLA.

ST I'd. come alimentos fritos,
tome a continuation una
pastiila de Laxcarin, y de
esa manera no padecera in
digestiones y sus intestinos
funcionaran con perfecta re-
sularidad. -