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The Washington times., 1920-08-13
MAN FOUND DEAD IN
WOODS NEAR HOME

Augustus Murray. colored, thirty
eight, of Fifty-seventh street and
Hollywood avenue. was found dead In
the woods this morning shortly after
o'clock about sevcnty-fivc yards
from his home. The body was cX-
amined by DR.. w. w. Jones, who
stated death was due to natural
causes. as Murray had been i'll about
week.
The Washington times., 1920-08-13

corporation not TO press their motion
for the rattncation OF the sale OF the
building for 81 SOS, 600.
The Washington times., 1920-08-13

ships and soldiers TO the aid of Po-
land. The temper of the people was
such. he said. that the dispatch Of
such assistance would have caused a
revolution and the establishment OF
an English republic.
Father O'Donnell is on his way to
Australia.
The Washington times., 1920-08-13
FREckLE,FAcE
Sun and Wind Bring 0ut Ugly spotS
How TO Remove Easily.

Here's a chance. MISS Freckle-face,
TO try a remedy for freckles with ths
guarantee OF reliable eopcern that
II will not cost you a penny unless IL
give you a clear eomplexiop the ex-
Simply gel an ounce OF 'othine-
double strength-from any druggist
you how easy IL Is TO rid yourself Of
the homely freckles and get a beauti-
ful complexion. Rarely Is more than
one ounce needed for the wotst case.
BE sure 10 ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine, as this
strength is sold under guarantee OF
money back IL II falls 70 yIemoye
fTeckles.
The Washington times., 1920-08-13

Jose, deputy director. and Harry
Almond, secretary OF the Home De
Tense League; Edward J. Murphy,
Charles j. Fred White, John Slavin,
w. Pearce Raynor, Howard s FISK
and T.. J. Pullman, father OF the late
Major Raymond w. Pullman.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY
Arizona bIicanl In and for a m was
 evening edition

ming around town with his brethren, arrayed in q good suit of clothes, boots and a white shirt, paper collar and necktie and yet with all this grandeur he wasn't too proud to associate with his less favored relatives.
 The 12-stamp mill for Judge Porter s mine. the Excursion, in Tonto Basin will be erected and running in short time
 Those are gay street lamps on Center street an old bottle with a tin wick holder, and the bottle filled with oil
 J. L. B. Alexander, son of Judge Alexander of Yuma, has accepted a po- sition with Goldman and company.
 An old and very popular custom we notice has been commenced in Phoenix, that of racing stages. It was a fine sight to see the Black Canyon and Wickenburg stages go sailing out of town at noon.
 Neri osborn is assisting the marshal in preparing the assessment rolls.
 Charles Cole has fitted ups neat residence on Adams street andl expects his wife back from California in about a week.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

0. When was ensign introduced into the naVy7 Was 1t ever an army rank ? p. B.
 A. The navy department states that ensign was the lowest rank of an of ficer in the Revolutionary army and also in the British army. The duties were to carry the ensign or regimental colors. The rank has now been abol- ished in the army and the lowest rank of commissioned officer is second lieu tenant. In the navy ensign IS the low est rank of commissioned officer, and was first used in this service during the Civil war.
 O. What do the small letters on coins stand for? A. J. w.
 A. The initials on coins are either mint marks or the initials or the de- signer of the coin The mint marks of various hints are as follows: New Orleans, o; San Francisco, s; Denver, d. Coins made at the Philadelphia mint are distinguished by the fact that they bear no mint mark.
 O. Can the word Every" be used to modify "unique?" C. E. w.
 A. The word cannot be modified or qualified. since unique" is defined as being without a like or equal; single in kind or excellence"
 O. Can a marriage license be ob- tanned m NanaQa WlNtlOGA SAhhCi FNi SS'' beinq a resident there? A. G. R.
 A. The bureau of information of the Canadian war mission says that Amer ican citizens may obtain marriage h- censes in Canada without either person being a resident there.
 O. To settle an argument, please state whether the American Indians shaved their faces as men do now? C. H. s.
 that the Indians never shaved their faces, as they had no means of doing so. They pulled the hairs out with sharp stones. with oyster shells, or with their fingers.
 o. What is the name given to the application Of hot cloths or, moisture for the relief of pain? R. o.
 A Fermentation is the general name through the application of hot com presses.
 o. Does the peanut actually belong to the nut family? T. M.
 A The peanut is not a nut It be- longs to the same family as the com mon pea and bean. The term nut was applied to it on account of it's flavor, which is similar to that of some true nuts.
 0. Which vertebra is known as the axis7 E. L. s.
 A. The second vertebra. of the spi- nal column is so-called because it forms a pivot upon which the first bone. the atlas, rotates, carrying the skull.
 o. What is bull baiting7 A. C~G.
 A This was a sport once ponula in England. but declared illegal in 1885. A bull was attacked byEdogss and sometimes the nostrils of fffe brn were blown full of pepper to increase his fury Another form of the sport swas to fasten the bull to a stake by as Jon g rope and then set bulldogs at hiras one at a time, which were trained 10 sci ze the bull by the nose. The s5ITTtio s seems to have been developed for this
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
Center of Population

The center of population of the United States which according to 1910 federal census was fixed in the city Bloomington. Indiana, is due for it's regular decennial move westward when the figures of the 1920 census have all been compiled There is interest in the forthcoming determining of this in- tangible central point inhabitants of this country offers speculation to the time when the center of population will coincide with the geo. graphical center of the United States. When that time comes does, the people of this country then will be perfectly distributed
 There seems to be little doubt that the center of population will again move westward. It has been doing that regularly every ten years in longer or shorter jumps since the first determined and recorded which was in that early it located 23 miles east of Baltimore, Maryland The towns and settlements then mainly the coast and the country the other side of the Allegheny mountains dark continent
 Tn ten years the center of population moved but fl miles westward. Ten years in 1S1o it located 40 miles northwest of Washington D. C. The next jump was a considerable one, reaching to 16 miles north of Woodstock. Virginia. At the next census it moved to Virginia and remained there for 30 years Following the 1860 the center of population fixed at 20 miles south of Chilli cothe Ohio The vicinity Cincinnati the center in 1870 and 1sS0 moving the state line Indiana in 1890 where it since has been settled
 It seems probable from the census returns thus far made public that the westward movement of the center population will be continued this when all the returns have been recorded, although the Western not show the tremendous increases reported n 1910. Washington for example. that showed the great gain of 12O cent, while both California Oregon exceeded 60 per cent. From this big gain Washington has fallen by the last a gain per cent and Oregon to 16 4,a which probably for by the cessation of immigration during the past six years. California shows the greatest gain in population of of the Western states. As Oklahoma and Texas have made great gains in population in the last years probably will result in giving population downward pull.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22

A. This is attributed to Cicero. the exact quotation being. while the sick man has life there is hope
 o. What is meant by an arithmetic compIement7 V. M. R.
 A. The difference between num- Der and the first number larger that is a power of ten. is the arithmetic complement. Three is the arithmetic complement of seven; 20 of 80; 225 of 775.
 O. How did the name Yankee start7
 A The word is of uncertain origin but it is generally supposed to be a corruption of the pronunciation of the word English" by the Indians.
 o. Will a hog recover from cholera without treatment? n. C. A.
 A. Most hogs possess a certain amount of natural resistance to choI- era. but the percentage of recoveries from the disease is small when no treatment is given that aid must be given to prevent great loss. Proper care, feed and sanitary quarters, com hined with the serum treatment. when cholera is discovered in the neighbor- hood, is recommended.
 c. What is meant by "balance of trader" E. M. c.
 4. This term is applied to the diff ference between the value of exports and imports. The balance of trade is in favor of the United States when this country has exported more than it has imported. This difference was formerly measured roughly by the out flow or inflow of precious metals in settlement of accounts. Many factors enter into analyses of modern trade re- lations and only broad general tenden- cies can be indicated in discussion of trade balances. O. What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's son who died while he was president2 E. s.
 A. This sons name was William Wallace and he died in the White House, March Is, 1863, at the age oi
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
A Source of Pride

The announcement by the school authorities that the enrolment the city schools here exceeos 'n"~ of last year by least 30 cent coupled With u high rating given all the schools of Arizona in com harrison with of the other states or the uno' is better indication of the growth of PhoeniN' anu should give her citizens finer idea Of the cty III which they live than perhaps any other s'SA'
 which might be commented upon. Phoenix may well proud of her scnools- Architecturally they are fine type as may be boasted by. any city the United States Ihe new Wentworth building a model of it's kind ana can not but impress the visitor The high scnooi group would o credit city many times the size VI Phoenix. But there is greater consideration than the appearance the practicality Of the Oulolnes in which the young is taught to shoot Those schools are filled with children who are receiving a standard and higher than standard education under the direction of skilled teachers The school board has taken occasion to that the applications "hch even now coming in are from teachers or an eA- ceptionaIly high class. The glory of the FhoenN school system is then it is affordng an educa- children of the city under the most favor able stimulating circumstances
 .Mens sana in corpore sano'-a sound mind in a sound body of the ancients as it should be an ideal Applied to the Phoenix school system, after of the facts in this city, pride may be well taken in the thought this axiom has not been forgotten dealing with children as whole rather than individually for in the Phoenix system we have education in the right environment As book has finer appeal when IT IS printed carefully when the paper has been chosen skllfully and when it bound beautifully, so must the labor of learning frightened when the opening mind is surrounded visuay with everything conducive to a love of that task. It is true that Milton in torn pages and tattered would still be Milton and it is also beyond cav that the little log school house has fulfilled a noble mission in American life. yet Milton printed tasefully is. in respects. better than his brother and the education re- ceived under circumstances distinguish the Phoenix public school system must be better educa- tion than that which received in the dulness of drab necessity.
 We may believe, therefore, that the child in a Phoenix school being prepared for life in better been his lot fifty years ago. being taught that there beauty and and perfection world. The principles of real cul- being inculcated in the very appearance of the buildings in which he his lessons Uncon sciously, perhaps, he is becoming better sort of being because his education is being outlined in better way Let Phoenix congratulate herself prosperity. her progress in the past ambitions the future, but let her forget that today she has in her school system something real lasting worth whose value is being trans lated terms of human life.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
BETTER HALVES

For nearly 400 years married men have referred to their wives their better halves. And with good reason, doubt.
 But 1t is interesting to know just when the col ioquialism for wife made it's appearance Boolzish people declare that the phrase in Eng fish literature at least Sidneys Arcadia That Is a publication of the sixteenth century.
 Here, Angus says to Parthenia: My deare my better halfe, find that must leave thee"
 The compliment on the part of friend husband must have made the parting the part missus less painful But seriously where the man that will gainsay what the shrewd Sidney started so many generations ago?
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
PITcAlRN,s ISLAND

The merciful mutneers of the good ship Bounty,
 British frigate, set their officers afloat dory took the ship a lonely dot of land southern Pacific called Pitcairn's Island, and inaugurated nation. This was in 1790.
 In 1920, the population of the island is 275 says the staid British census-t -taker Behind that dry figure turks fingerna history gripping in romance For once the mutineers had burned their ship Bounty Bay, they set drinking. gambling and quarreling over the Polynesian wives whom they lac imported from a larger island on Tahiti.
 One man, John Adams, who had been leader in the rebellion. at length the only grown man alive. A virtual king he resolved bring up the sons of his former crones decent men. He set up schools, government when the ship Taglls touched there, quite by accident 1S17 Adams told the skipper he'd like to have his nation part of the British empire
 It was decided not to molest the Pitcairn island CTS, and then the little pinpont the nap-the isl and Is but two by three miles in nsion-sIinped out of notice until this year the taer that man of many pains, went. there and counted noses He found the islanders a happy pToud of their ancestry though they had landed from the Mayflower instead of from the Bounty.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
SCHOOL | 1 NOTES

It has been announced that the pc riods of study will be shortened in the afternoons as long as the heat cOntin- ues Both students and teachers are happy over this announcement
 It has been learned with regret that eiovernor Cox will probably not speak to the students of Phoenix High school this morning as was first announced
 Officers school again will be held this morning at S:10. All officers should be there, as the meeting will be important.
 The Coyote forum met last night but on account of several other meetings there were not many students present. More undoubtedly will be there the next meeting.
 Season tickets for the athletic con- tests will be on sale soon; better start saving your pennies now to buy one.
 Football practice continues daily and much enthusiasm is being shown. Coach Thacker states he will not pick his team until just before the first game.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
"Wednesday, September 22, 1880


 J. Y. T. Smith is receiving large quantities Of new machinery and when completed his mill will be the best in the territory.
 Drunken Indians have been carous- ing around town for the past week.
 The addition to the brass band of a clarinet played by Charles Besse is an immense improvement.
 Brown and Cole have started up a keno game in their saloon and the low CTS of this game congregated there last night. The expressions of disgust when some one yelled "keno," were as tonishing-
 The following are the arrivals at the Bank Exchange hotel: Jos. Blandt. Tip Top; Rev. Adams, Prescott; k. II. Frying, San Francisco: F. w. Risley, Tucson; Hon. A. c. Baker, city; George D. Durvain. San Francisco Wm. Lig- gitt, Nulture, A. T.; Albert Sparks, Prescott
 Among the arrivals in town we notice Pedro Badillo, commonly known as 'fSix- Toed Pete.
 We saw this morning an Indian run
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
German Emiaration

Reports from the big steamship companies show that during past year only 4.ooo Germans have left the Fatherand for ports across seas. This is by comparison with the large number that emgrated yearly before the There several reasons assigned for this small number. The hand welcome is not being extended to the German i'm migrant extent possibly in Russia, The bitter enity engendered by the has not had suf ficient time to away
 Then the German mark depreciated such an extent when the German turns his capital into foreign exchange finds that what have been a respectabe fortune is moderate one. There are few neutral nations to turn to, but they crowded that the conditions there are a'ncst equally uninviting.
 The door to Russia open probably the widest to the present-day German. But they have hestated to go there in the first place, the soyiets demand that settlers become citizens of Russia. If they agree to this they abandon whatever protec- ton the German government might be able to give them even though they decide accept the general chaotic conditions there Other unpleasant things are imposed which not readily acceptable.
 It had been expected that after the completion of peace negotiations, would be rush of emi- grafton from Germany get away the extremely high taxes placed the defeated country and to seek more hopeful of future the rush did not materialize the few who left have gone out by way of Holland, taking the cheapest of accommodations account of the high cost of ocean transportation.
 Of all the countries among which the emigrating Germans may seek home, South America offers inc best of what welcome remains to them. In the days of German leadership in industry and foreign trade they were established in Argentine and FraziI where colonies installed and where the native tongue was spoken. Although the bars m that make emigration from Germany not nor q comfortable task, yet the conditions in the tatherland are growing steadily acute with in reasn unemployment and with no prospect of relief from the hoavy of taxes and is expected that ,,.or7t.on vil grow larger before many months and nat the United States will once more get large snare of it.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
THE WANDERING BOY

Years ago, in temperance meetings, they sang the old, old song ~sRtf f@MW
 Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonght?"
 Many the fathers mothers who could not have answered. Later often, they learned where their boys that night and other heart broken parents added to already long list
 Demon Rum" was the verdict then
 Just recently college boy pleaded guilty to manslaughter He had killed a schoolmate mouth, during the course a drinking party. Both young fellows, standing upon the threshold of hood succumbed to strong developed whiskey habit. There death for the one, and branded prison life for the other.
 Demon Rum" the verdict stricken par ents insist Many others agree them.
 But it isn't exactly the truth Demon Rum did add the finishing touch It sent into his grave, the other to prison celi- But Demon Rum, and is, the result, not the
 Usually it is that the father who cannot tell where his wandering boy is tonight could have told where he when the lad eight years old. fourteen. He wasn't his boys pal He too busy with less important business and gave but a superficial attention to his greatest job-beng father to boy.
 You cannot chum with your boy and quanted with his other chums. You can't pal around with your and know when stepping off the straight and path
 Make it your business to know where your easily formed Better still. be with your dering boy profitable if less comfortable than snoozing by fireside. Another idea: If your son your best a meeting place his be appearing in some court to defend him for violation of the law
 Not all boys be made useful citizens by parental code of rules and regulations, by ber al applications of the punishiug rod Nor wilt wealth do it. Nor schooling.
 If your boy goes wrong don't charge the "corner gang" to bootleggers; charge to the hours you might have spent with him-and did not!
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
sTUMPAGE
. O VI ' FN VT By Edmund Vance Cooke

By Edmund Vance Cooke Sprung from these backened stumps once stoof An ancient and sequestered Wood. Here hid the agile and here Was sanctuary the deer. Here fur and feather, wing and claw Lived out the fulless their law Here rose the heaven pointing pine Whispering their prayers about their shrine: Here lovers found a messy stone, Where two might closely sit alone: Here the sudden spirit The old. forgotten gods still dweIt Then came the biting and TO fill the mills relentless maw. And this Wood fell the ban Of that wild savage. modern man. Till. in these mournful stumps one sees The grave stones of the murdered trecsl
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
Jean Whites Adventures in Arizona

me strongly. It's an ideal home and commercial city and I haven't seen a cowboy yet.
 I wonder if you can guess what I did, after I had been here only a very short time? I found Phoenix so delight full and the people so charm ing that 1 simply flew to The Republican office and asked if I might not tell, through the columns of the paper of my general impressions of the city and of my "adven- lures" here. For I am going to make my home in Phoenix and I know that many interesting things will happen.
 AHI they SelQ yes LllLA lll4AAA- have little space now and then if could find anything interesting to put into it-and if, it was added, I would permit my photograph to be printed also.
 But who on earth cares 10 see my picture?" I exploded And besides, added, T don't like to have a picture taken"
 But that made no difference to the gentleman at the desk, for he remained very firm on that point and would not consider dispensing with my likeness under any condition. It seems that ln addition to Knowing what l am doing every day, you are also to see how ] look while l am doing it.
 1 am going to make my articles just as readable as I can and I shan't leave a single thing out that will add to their interest I hope nothing too exciting will happen after having made that promise.
 And I hope that you will enjoy reading my articles as much as | shall enjoy writing them. Something is sure to happen right away. perhaps tomor- row Something is always happening to mc) so you might look q this space tomorrow morning.
 Your friend JEAN WHITE
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22

sport from short-earned mastiff called ''alaunt."
 e. What fruits lead in shipments made? A. R. M.
 A. Apples oranges. watermelons and peaches lead in the order named. Peaches stand at the head of the list of short season tree fruits.
 c. Who coined the expression "WhiIe there is life there is hope?"
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22

The aristocrat of the future will be- come so, not because of birth or wealth, but because he has done something for the good of hls country.
 Charles M. Schwab.
Arizona republican., 1920-09-22
This Is My First Article in
 Which I Meet You All and

This Is My First Article in
 Which Meet You All and
 You Meet Me = At the
 Close of Which, Too, l
 Sign Myself, "Your
 Friend, Jean White" l
 Hope I Am Not Presum-
 ing Too Much for 1 Do
 Hope to Be Your Friend"
 May I?-Jean White.
 At last I have reached Phoenix, after a long and tedious journey across the continent, and 1 am aWfully glad to be here.
 But before 1 go any furth- CT, perhaps 1 had better i11- troduce myself, for you must be wondering who l am. I'm Jean White and l came from New York just to find out for myself if Phoenix really is as delightful as I had heard. For the fame of Alizona's blue skies and constant sum- shine has reached even lit tie old New York, and if one. can actually live in such a climate and at the same time enjoy the privileges of an up-to-date city, such 9 place should surely be javesti- gated, don't you think?
 And I find that Phoenix is even nicer than I had dreamed. 4 typically west ern city wm ad the culture and refiyefaeat of a much older asi larger city of the east, # already appeals to