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Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Fridax. Eebruary 27. 1sao.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-De Lesseps has eight working parties. in all 130 men, surveying the isthmus for the interoceanic canal
 J. Y. T. Smith is expected down from Fort McDoweli today.
 Deputy Sheriff Blankenship ar rested d man named Goldstein for peddling without a license.
 A. Decker. who was in from Tempe yesterday. reports that considera ble snow fell in the valley during the re- cent storm.
 Red Mems ball At a. meeting ot the committee of arrangements for the grand ball to be given by the Red Men, the following sub-committees were appointed:
 Music - A. Baker, Don Abbott Thomas Greenhaw
 Finance - George F. Coats, Frank Kirkland, N. Rosenthal
 Reception - A. c. Baker, R. S. Thomas. L. P. Orme, Thomas Smith. George H. Luhrs. Jos H. Lively, J. t. Clark, George Hamlin.
 Floor - Thomas Brown, H. Green haw, F. NJ. Slankard. Thomas Green haw, Frank Kirkland Don E. Abbott. H. Durham. Neri osborn
 Supper-William Ruff. Gus Ellis. T. Olsen. T. Grenhaw. William Blanken- ship. Louis Gazelle. l.. r. Orme.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
The Michigan Whisky Insurrection

There before a Whisky Rebellion in this and though the histories, that is the school histories speak of it only casually it became rather serious affair, the because about that time Citizen Genet ambassador from the French revoutonists stirring trouble against tEe government in another part of the country and making considerable headway. The whisky in surrectiop protest against The NIch- ganders would be willing pay any amount of if only they have the whisky
 How much is back of the Michigan uprising do not know but some light is thrown upon the af fair by the following from the Detroit Saturday Night" printed before the outbreak
 Rum-runners actually saving lives in these dry United States Such is the only interpreta ton we can put upon the government order releasing for the treatment of influenza seized liquor in the custody United States marshals All prohibitory legis lation of course recognizes the medicinal of co hol, but all prohibitory apparently inadequate in producing a supply when it is needed to keep American citizens alive. Druggists and doctors alike shy the regulations that have been laid down for them follow before they handle intoxicating beverages" with the result that only a very small number of them spend their able time and energy on it. Only long the runners are active in bringing in contraband booze and only long the authorities dilgent in taking it away from them, hospitals medical be assured getting they need
 It is travesty on public morak and Is it part of the program of the American Anti-Saloon League for spending s5o0,0oO in Mch- this to continue that travesty through the next epidemic?
 statement that the government Ia whisky for the combating of the flu what surprising. and if true it indicates working at purposes with its chief officer who has record with the statement of his opinion that whisky is not only not beneficial in fluenza but is positively harmful.
 States counties may released whisky in their custody for the alleviaon disease they have not been committed against it remedial federal should either tain it's health officer get another
 We suspect though, that if there nothing of Michigan uprising except a flu. it would not have gained the headway it ported to have reached.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
An Inciter to Unrest

The Tucson Citizen is continually trying to stir up ranks of the democrats of Arizona at when they trying the hardest get together together It is constantly pointing insuperabIc obstacles to harmony and difficult ties physical and otherwise in the way of carrying their plans.
 The democrats the late meeting of the state committee devised a way that all factions could be represented in the convention comes the Citizen with prognostication disap- -Iointment especially for the Pima-Pi district wlien the delegates reach San Francisco. s It is given out by the Citizen that the arrange San Francisco will provide only many seats will be delegates in convention, snpposing there will be delegates than there pc Thus where delegation delegates with divided delegates vil crowd together in
 With glee the Citizen points out the impossibity of F. A. Coker. the delegate from Pinal sharing a ssngle with Charles BIenman the delegate from Pima anybody else under the states, whether the authority not. that wherever Mir Coker goes he habituaIly occupies his own account that if only six delegates had been sent Arizona and Mir CoKer of them, the allotted Arizona would be overcrowded
 Citizen through it's general manager is in position speak authoritatively concerning the Eates the national republican convention but We
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
MUTT AND JEFF,"
 THE FUNNY FELLOWS.
 AT THE ELKS TONIGHT

Mutt and Jeff, old dears Phoenix will mingle her uncon trollahle laugh-
 ter with yours. at the Elks' theater to- day and tomorrow. And she's mighty glad about the colossal show and cast that accompanies you There's a few more things to be glad about also the mere fact of Bud Fishers mirthfSi creations, and that they will spend two entire days here smoothing out all or the cares and troubles of past ac- cumulation. Come prspared To be un- dignified. for you just can't help it, your laughter absolutely gets the up-
 per hand when such rollicSing joy heroes proceed the footlights. And am other substantiating word about the bevy of beauties accompanying the huge production. Each report received stimulates enthusiasm, they are fore announced as the most. charm ing representation of feminine beauty ever presented on the local stage. Also their costumes are said to be exquisite and the settings will be all that could be desired. Mutt and Jeffs Dream is big show, it will draw a big house, and it would be a big idea to slipdown tothe Elks' box office and reserve those Remember, only tonight to- morrow matinee and evening.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
The Railroad Crossina

a conversation the other day which subject driving a railroad track an advancing train discussed Various suggestions were the things the driver ought He should put the gas he should Ego second etc. It did not to eur to any of experts that there still other course conduct that might be taken railroad crossing. That is for the driver to wait has passed. And thereby much time nosance company which rightly ob- jects to having right way Uttered with pieces of automobiles other vehicles, the human anatomy.
 Herein is a consideration which should be shown the railroads which to be conceded not only the right of way their tracks to be onably protected against having the territorial right Of way messed up by foreign debris. The only per such precantion deIiberation of drivers would be the undertal<ers.
 About people killed this country a railroad crossings last year. Most of them in automobiles Some didn't look and others didn't listen many trains crossings ana only second
 Men waste hours and try to hoard seconds A fellow all day and then risk his life in his hurry a congested a track ahead of a train to part of minute.
 poor thrift
 Whats the hurry It is better 10 get there late Everybody knows this. of
 headline tells q family wiped out crossing become commonplace of the days news.
 stop Look. Iisten." the classic among py slogans. Everybody by but Iy everybody forgets it when he needs it the most
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Circus Is Appraised.

Equal to all emergencies, the state tax commission yesterday unhesitat- ingly appraised the Al G. Barnes cir GUS at $54.125, and instr. ted the Maricopa county assessor to collect the tax accordingly. The circus man agement wanted the appraisal to be S21 900, but the tax commission fig ured up the values of Appropriateness, lions. monkeys, tents and other para phernalia of circusdom at the upper figure. The tax is to be paid before the show leaves the state. the com mission announcing the fullest inten- tion of seeing to that.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
"A DamseI in Distresso-Lamara

Do you remmeber A Damsel in Dis tress,' published in the Saturday Even ing Post? Wasn't it bully good story, and wasn't the cleverness of the author demonstrated in every sen tence? Wasn't there some ridiculous situations built up, and didn't you en- joy every word of the entire story Well, that same story has been trans ferred to the screen, and it comes to the Lamara for a two days showing beginning this morning. Not a single bit of it's cleverness has been lost in the transfer, in fact it has been even increased, for you will have the added advantage Of beng able to see the char acters in actual life, living again the situations and adventures that made this sparkling romance such a treat in the Post. It would spoil the theme to even given an inkling of the nature of the story. If you read it in the Post, you'll enjoy it more in pictures and if you didn't read it, make up for your loss by watching it enacted by a care fully chosen cast.
 The added attraction is a western drama, .'The Prospectors Revenge full of action, and thrilling suspense.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
American

Were you at the American last nishAg Did you see those two large parties of well known people who seemed % be enjoying themselves so thoroughly? And did you notice how carefully their wants were looked after by MT. and Mrs. Toft? If you did you realize more completely than ever how easy and how pleasant it is to entertain your friends with a dancing party at the American.
 Private parties of this sort always find the most particular arrangements made for them when they reserve tables at the American and they always find courteous attention and music of exactly the right sort to make their hours of dancing pleasure-filled. The appealing melodies Of King Brady's Big Six never grow old and tonight again that marvellous little piece of dancing feminity, Miss Pearl Sharkey. will be seen in her novel exhibition character dances.
 Then there will be the dansant on Saturday afternoon. that delightful in formal fete planned especially for the younger boys and girls and their par ents. Arrange a party or just drop in for awhile during your shopping down town; you will find no happier was to end the week.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Marguerite Clark at the Hip

The Hip, in announcing the program
 for today and tomorrow, brings 10
 light one of the sweetest pictures made in years. The attraction is Marguerite Clark. appearing in Paramount's "Stiu Waters
 It is a story of the circus-not the usual run of big tents, dazzling finery street parades, etc., but it enteres the home life of the circus folk and offers the star in the relightful role of a little girl, the daughter of circus rider Harmed out to the father of her mother, a man who disowned his daughter when the marriage which re- suited in the birth Of the little heroine of this story, was solemnized. She grew up in the peaceful surroundings of canal boat. her best friend being one of the mules who furnished the power for the ancient craft. But ss time rolled on. there came love to the heart of the girl, and d most delight ful romance it proved to be. The blood of her mother flowed through the veins of the daughter, and the lure of the circus carried the little heroine to the portals of the big tops. It hap pened it was the same circus thai took her mother away from the fireside of her stern fathers home. Then the strange denouement-the happiness of the daughter-the life happenings oI the little heroine, and the final fade out which brings to a close one of the most appealing photoplays ever brought to the screen
 The program will oe augmented by the addition of q Rainbow comedy
 "A Rarnyard Romance"
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Wants Arizona's Help.

Carrie Chapman Catt. head of the nations. woman suffrage movement, wired Governor Campbell yesterday that Arizonas moral support is needed in the fight right now for winning West Virginia to the cause. That state votes on ratification today, and if the vote carries the state will com plete the list of 36 staes required for the constitutional amendment. This is a great day for the women folks, and the governor did his part in wir- ing good word to the West Virginia legislature.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

If John Barleycorn a nation sinuate himself into the League Nations might a demand upon the other league members to guarantee his territorial integrity. That would put a stop the activities of Pussy Foot Johnson in England.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Just As Siam.

Most everybody at the capitol yesterday was singing the good old him, Just As I Am" and speculating as to whether any of the capitol at [ a C h Q s would be crossing the Pacific in the near future.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
rHE PEAcock

well-dressed going resemble a walking rainbow when he appears in his fall garments London, which dictates styles as dictates those of women has set the stage of color.
 this forecast fall styles for from a recent issue a journaI:
 We expect to mems soft hats Of plum. ultra marine, reindeer. and bottle green and suits such mixtures a weave Of vio- let green, red and brown. yellow with brown and green, and blue red blended to give purple overtone. Overcoats will favor grays. and heather combinations with leanings to olive green mahogany and Copenhagen blue"
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
r---- A,--its Inspection.

Phoenix is the first ,ity of the state to .ome forth with a
 op organization 'eady for federal in
 ipection and muster nto the guard forces f Arizona. Captain 2. s. Linton of the roop notified Adjut-
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
THE DAYS BEFORE

 Twas in the days of long ago. that dim and distant time Before chesty dollar become d shrinking dime When the home still had a kitchen the kitchen had a maid the naughty grocer was not scornful of trade When the Germans had a language singers were aI- lowed O use, When a maiden's skirts long enough almost to shoes When the brewer left a wooden right on the front piazz', days before dollar was be-jiggered of it's jazz. o, ye bald and ancient crones. who recall the time When the laundres try to make our cleanli- crime, When a mother might indulge her child with butter bread. Aye and once she added sugar. 
 smart That a handful of them might corrupt apart, When our lives were gently ordered, like a Where Whereas" days before the dollar was be-Jiggered of its jazzi When the -bejiggered dollar bought six diner, It seems to me that flowers and friends and and birds finer; When every shirtwaist had back and furry coats were Newer. The in the women's cheeks were softer-toned truer. In the days before was denatured of it's
  O. there were pIums every birds every bush There were schnitzels on the wiener there were the n days before the dollar be jggered It's Jazz.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Where The People
 May Have a Hearing

Dear Editor: Which is correct: .'Us girls or we girls went to town, etc?
 E. l.. J. We girls is correct. These words are the subject of the verb went" As the object of a verb. the form would be ''us girls as 'they told us (gir1s)''
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

titled to all the space they want by paying in advance S5 cents an inch
 for display service and p cents a line for readers. All candidates for gover nor the Bourbon ticket are in cluded, if they really mean it.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Testino Chuck-HoIes.

Governor Campbell will De away from his office for a few days while inspecting the Mesa Superior highway. A full count of the number of chuck holes in the roadway Is expected. The
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
CAPITAL STORIES CUT
 Woman Corrects Gazette.

Who was the tall and golden haired one of the capitol family who corrected the Gazette's bulletin board yester day? The bulletin board mentioned a man named "Gov. George w. P. Hunt and the aforesaid tail person read copy thereon and prefixed an "ex" to the title. Yes, she got away with it.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
covernor Has Namesake.

Governor Thomas E.. Campbell was notified yesterday that he has a namesake in the town of St. David. Cochie county. The little son of Lo- renzo Wright, a cattle inspector there, is christened Thomas Edward Wright in honor of the governor.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
"The ThunderboItv Is co,,;,.

1 IL IS seldom that a picture reveals as 1 powerful story as The Thunderbolt the super feature which brings Kath- crime Macdonald to the Strand to be- gin an engagement this coming Sunday
 The picture is notable one not only rom the fact that it is one of the mos, Vlriie and gripping photoplays to ever play the city, but also from the fact that It marks the return for the first 1 tune since her former success of Kath crime Macdonald, known as the most beautiful woman on tie screen a girl whose beauty has gained for her the SoDriquet of the American beauty. ''
 Her former appearance in Phoenix was III the leading feminine role of Hall oalne wonderful story, The Woman Thou Gavest Me- The Thunderbolt'' IS her first starring venture. and ii is particularly pleasing that so remark able vehicle should have been chosen for her premiere.
 The Thunderbolt' is a story of a loveless marriage, thirst for revenge. It IS union made that there would De more or the race brought into the world. It is battle Of a woman's wits against mans merciless inhuman schemes. with a woman's heart and a woman's happiness as the prize for the winner.
 With Katherine Macdonald there will
 
 of the picture world. leading off with Thomass Meighon. the Tom Burke of The Miracle Man and the butler i'm Male and Female
 Miss Paddy Whack" Coming to EIks
 Sunday matinee will be the first presentation of the most charming. and wholly appealing Irish drama ever of fered by the popular Del & Lawrence company.
 Miss Paddy Whack" radiates with Irish humor. Irish laughter, and Irish love. There's a little bit of heartache In 1t too. but just enough to make beautiful contrast, that difference so eagerly sought for.
 Miss Wilma Steck will at last have the opportunity to star in this play which her manager has attempted 10 secure for so long. it being only lately released. however. She so simply and sWeetly portrayS the role of an Irish girl who has been robbed of her pro tector- but who meets thrilling love in the person of an English lord. Both verbally and in dramatic action the instilled into the play is beautiful and no pains have been spared in producing it in way most adequate for the quality of the pres 
 Del s. Lawrence himself will appear as the illustrious lord, a part offering a great amount of character inferpre- tation. And of course there is a comic ! character in the person of Shorty amusingly played by Mir Belasco Mir l Nugent steps prominently to the fore ground as the Catholic priest, guardian | of the small Irish girl
 Miss Paddy Whack" will illuminate the Elks' theater stage for three nights | and one matinee. evening performances being Sunday. Monday and Tuesday. l
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

A woman at Dayton Ohio charged with killing her husband admits it and says that killed him because she loved him. Both women and men should control their affections better than that
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

Several of the stenographerS an nounced quite frankly that their trunks were packed in anticipation of an ocean voyage pretty soon.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Daily Legion Notes.

The charter for Walter A. Grassie Post. No 34, Glendale, is received.
 L. w. Douglas, finance officer for the department of Arizona. has re- signed. His place is filled by the ap- pointment of H. A. Lowdermilk with sylvan Gang as assistant. - Depart menf AdiIJtapt
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

An exchange reminds that the expression bar sinister does not much since bars longer sinister
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

IfiSdl1S that the troop was ready and rarin' for uniforms The next move is up to Uncle sam
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

The average feels rich as when he something he can't afford and tells the clerk wrap 'er
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

country the ruler isn't responsible the cabinet, but voters have way of holding him sposftle for the cabinet.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
WONDERFUL STORY
 OF DOG IN PICTURE
 SHOWING AT STRAND

There have been innumerable in stances of the demonstration of the peculiar tie of friendship existing be- tween a dog and man. It has been
 the subject of many an interesting article, and by many it is contended that the best animal friend the human
 has is his dog. James Oliver Cur wood. writer of animal stories that are delightfully."- different has made T bang up story out of this element of
 the nature of the dog family, and brings it to the screen under the caption of Back to Gods Country the phenomenal picture now playing an engagement to record breaking crowds at the Strand
 "Wapf' is Great Dane. Dolores mercedes when the dog is being beaten, and there starts the friendship that is to result in Wapis saving Dol ores life Dolores is sought by Rydal and at the flight of the girl he thinks to stop her by shooting her dog team The team is of course disabled, but Wapi proves the savior of the day when the girl urges him to attack the team or her Dursuer. On across the snow speeds the faithful dog, and he dashes madIy into the pack of dogs A terrific fight ensues in which Wapi succeeds in killing or wounding every dog, and painfully injured himself he pitlfuily hmps back to the sledge Of the girl whose life he has saved. It IS wonderful scene, and carries an appeal that cannot but strike home to every heart.
 Back to Gods Country" is aug mehted by the Paramount Magazine. the Post Naturs pictures and the Pathe News.
 Beginning Sunday the Strand an :. 1iounces .n the most powerful picture of | the year-"The Thunderbolt' starring | na K, atherine Macdonald of The Woman | Thou Gavest Me" fame surported bv | Ihomas Meighan Of The Miracle |
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
Politicians Must Dig.

Capital Stories rises to inform the states aspiring citizenry that press announcements for candidates for offices at tn coming elections are en-
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

I Decorations-Geo Brown, George ! F. Coats. Louis Gazelle, T. Olsen, Jos. Lively, Gus Ellis. O. Roberts. 1 Invitation-A. C. Baker, Don E. Ab-
 bolt, H. c. Durham, George F. Coats, T. Greenhaw, T. Brown, Louis Gazelle. Frank Kirkland
 Educational Intelligence. The territorial board of education met a few days since at Prescott at which were present NJ. H. Sherman, superintendent of public instructions: Governor John c. Fremont and J. F. Mcador, deputy treasurer of Arizona. The meeting was called for the ap- portionment of school moneys now in the treasury. The apportionment was made as follows:
 Counties. Children. Amount.
 Apache ......... 22S S151.77
 Maricopa ....... 763 50792
 Mohaye .... 92 6124
 Pima 1887 S9S.04
 Final .--........ 464 30S. .SS
 favapai .......-. 911 606. .SS Yuma -... 699 445.35
 copper mine forty feet wide has been discovered in the Juniper noun tainS.
 The famine years of Egypt was seven Genesis xiv, 54. and then came plenty again. Arizona has been seven years without water. Blessed be water.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27
FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY

 publican in 18S9 and for time published edition
Arizona republican., 1920-02-27

FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY P. 1sl,