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RELIGION AND WAR
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hurried to e arly mass, and then away to work, while the exhausted soldiers slept on. Now and then non-commis- stoned officers would arouse a few of the men and they would slip quietly away with their bicycles on one of those expeditions which for daring has made the cyclist corps the most famous section of the Belgian army. As the rising sun drove the deep shadows from the church the roar of the German buns beginning the attack on Nieu- port awoke the sleepers, and the great church became an animated scene of military activity. The religious ser vices, however. went on as before
 Most of the men in the church, however. slept, huddled for warmth in a thin layer of straw covering the stone Tagging of the floor, appar- ently undistur0ed by the sonorous notes of the great organ which now pealed through the church.
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PLENTY OF GOOD FOOD
 SUPPLIED FIGHTING MEN
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHl

HAVRE, Dec 25-"No matter how fierce the attack, the men in the trenches are kept well nourished," writes a French soldier. Fresh meat beans, lentils, dried peas or rice, cheese or sardines, preserves or a cake or chocolate or a half pint of wine for each man, and since the cold weather set in, a nip of brandy
 in addition to our coffee; that's our fare. Troops entrenched even within a hundred yards of the enemy re-
 kitchens are two miles or more in
 the rear, the food is nearly frozen by the time we get it.
 What we need in the trenches this freezing weather, almost as much as the food itself, is heat One night our corporal came up to our squad and invited us to come into his trench at midnight for q cup of hot coffee We laughed at the joke. Yet
 we felt enough curiosity to. go.
 Taking an empty can of timed beef the corporal poured into it some grease and olive oil. He then dug little hole in an earthen ledge he had excavated in the side of the trench. In this hole he placed the lid of a can. The bullets were then drawn from two cartridges and the powder emptied into the lid. Our
 cook next put a match to the powder which flared up, poured in the grease mixture and placed a piece of rag in the middle as a wick. Two bayo- net cases were stuck into the earth aslant and met above to serve as a crane for the tin bucket containing the coffee. It seemed slow work to us but at last we drank our piping
 hot coffee, which tasted to us like nectar.
 Since then. every man has taken l to the fashion of heating his meals, The kitchens furnish us with the
 grease and we live quite comfortable though the weather may be below freezing and German shells may be cracking over our heads"
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DECLARE THEIR ARMY IS LARGE
 ENOUGH AND QUIT
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

TOKYO, Dec. 25.-The Imperial diet has been dissolved. Considerable op- position developed in the House of Re presentatives to the nineteen fifteen budget. showing estimated expenditures of 27S,OO0,OOO yen, and a decrease of 100000 in revenue. The Merchants Association, Baron ShibusaWa, presi- dent of the American-Ja Japanese Asso- citation recently urged the diet and ca binet to reach a compromise on the ground that a crisis in time of war all ways created an unfavorable impress sion abroad.
 Opposition leaders declared the pro- posal for an increase in army should be rejected The closing debate last night was extremely dramatic and the house was unable to agree, when fin ally it was announced the Emperor To- shihito exercised the Royal preroga- tive, dissolving the diet. The proposal to add two or more divisions to the army in Korea caused collapse at last of the Saionji ministry.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
VICE PRESIDENT HAS
 VERY QUIET DAY AT
 SCOTTSDALE COTTAGE

Vice President Thomas R. Marshall spent Christmas very quietly-and- very old fashicnedly-at the Marshall cot tage in Scottsdale His only recogno- tion of the day was with the Christmas tree, the little celebration arranged for little Tommy" the twelve year old adopted child of the Marshalls.
 MT and Mrs. w. F.. Kimsey of Scotts dale, Mrs. NJ arshalrs parents and d few close friends, were the only guests. Already the vice president is feeling better after his indisposition of the past few weeks. He will remain in the Salt river valley over the New Year and in the event his cold is not much i'm proved and he is not needed badly in Washington, he will not return to the national capitol for the opening of the short session of congress.
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on October 20, but merely as a re- lief expedition
 At that time Italy made known the steps were taken merely for a purpose of seeing the decision of the London conference creating an au- tonomous Albania were carried out. Everything was done by the Italian government to remove from the ex- petition anything favoring of po- litical or territorial occupation.
 LONDON, Dec. 25-This Christmas will long be remembered in Great Britain as military Christmas Everywhere throughout the island, men in khaki and in blue were the objects of attention and admiration. There was a great decrease in the customary crowds of civilians visiting homes for family reunions but almost the usual number of trains running. The cars were filled with soldiers and sailors taking brif leave of ab- sence to visit families, and all travel ing on passes. Even German military prisoners and civilians in concentra- ton camps had Christmas trees and gifts from home, and from wealthy
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
PRAISE FOR HERRICk ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl

PARIS, Dec. 25.-The address pre- sented to Ambassador Herrick by French officers and soldiers treated at the American hospital at Neuilly, expresses their deep gratitude for the care and attentions they have received at the hands of Americans. They declare they can never forget the beautiful example of brotherhood shown by the United states during the war, and by Mr. Herrick They respectfully beg his excellency, MT Myron T. Herrick, to convey to the American people the expression of all their gratitude, and to tell those be- yond the seas that the entire French army understands, at this crucial moment, the whole importance of the magnificent action of it's American friends
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
SPLENDID RECORD OF INDIAN TROOPS AT
 FRONT IN TRANCE
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1spArcHl

BOULOGNE. Dec. 25.-The great
 endurance and fighting ability of the
 native troops from India who have
 come to take part for the first time
 in history in a war against white
 troops on European soil have aston-
 ished those against whom they have
 been pitted, as well as all the allied
 commanders except the British
 The only question which arose in
 the British officers mind was
 whether the Indians would be able
 to stand against artillery fire, to
 which they never had been sub
 jected in the frontier wars. This has
 been answered in the affirmative,
 and they have proved as steady un-
 der shrapnel fire as the best of their
 white comrades in arms. Not only this, but the commanders of the al
 lied armies aver that they show dash and fearlessness to a remark able degree and have on many occa- sions displayed great initiative under the most difficult circumstances.
 The civilian population makes much of them when the opportunity arises, but their discipline is strict and this, added to the difficulties of language prevents any possibility of their becoming spoiled. When they are wounded or sick, however, the
 civilians pour showers of presents on them in the way of warm clothing. Delicacies for consumption are not appreciated, for many of the men are forbidden by the rules of their
 caste to touch food prepared or of fered by a person of another sect. Also they have no desire for dainties.
 their simple "chupatty" or bread, which they bake themselves in the field being all they want in addition to their ration of goats flesh or poultry and rice.
 In a suburb of Boulogne before the entrance of a great field covered with many regular rows of tents stood bronze figure as still as a statue. It was a Sikh in his uni
 form of khaki gurading the sana- torium in which some hundreds of
 his slightly wounded or ailing com rades from the battlefield of Elan uerS were 1ecupefdllnS lIoH the iardships of the campaign. These warriors from the Punjab and Ben gal are their fellow soldiers, the lit tie hardy Gurkhas and Porthans and
 Jats from the mountains on the Af
 ghan frontier, generally bear the variations of climate with the great est fortitude. They declare they are fighting for their Raj" or emperor
 and it is not for them to complain.
 Just as well drilled and disciplined
 as the soldiers of any European power, they go into battle with the full assurance that they will be vic
 tors When they first went into ac ton they disdained the protection of the shelter trenches and darted across the open at their opponents front. with their bayonets and knives, much to their cost They have since learned, like all the other troops engaged in this war of rabbit
 warrens, to bore their way through the earth to get at their foes and
 they have proved even more adept
 at this kind of fighting than their
 European comrades.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
EXPERIENCE OF FRENCH
 SOLDIER IN ENEMY'S LINES
ASSOCIATED PRESS DisPArcHl

HAVRE, Dec 25-An account of how a wounded French soldier, who had wandered for fifteen days be- tween two battle lines with no food except raw vegetables, at last stum bed upon his own troops in the dark. where he was rescued by d comrade is told by a French in fantryman at the front in a letter to his parents at Havre.
 I y+as one of handful of men guarding a canal' he said, with orders to shoot anyone appearing on the other side. In the night, just about dawn, l heard q sharp cry of halt It came from one of the sentries who niticed a creeping fig ure just across the canal. A voice came back: France, Don't shoot I am wounded
 This kind of adventure had cost us dearly on many occasions, so we called our captain While we kept the silhouette under the cover of our rifles. the captain put a number of questions. In reply, the man told us lie was wounded fifteen days previously. Since then he had been wandering about, living on the food growing in the fields. fearing both to run into the German lines and at the same time dreading to be shot hy mistake in trying to find his way back into the French lines. His wounds were such, he said. that he was unable to cross the ditch and he begged one of us to come over after him.
 Was this a trap. we wondered? But the captain believed the man and asked for a volunteer for the rescue. To cross the canal meant exposure to the fire of the German outposts, for the sky was now clear
 ing We had in our company a post man from Normandy named GuyOt Without 9 moments hesitation, Guyot ran to the canal crossed, took the man on his back and returned
 The wounded man suffered from five bullet holes, including a badly infected one in the leg.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
DEPRIVED OF THEIR RANK.
 ASSOCIATED PRESS DlsPATCHl

HAVRE, Dec. 25-Several Belgian officers have been deprived of their rank by royal decree for having crossed into Holland without the ex- cuse of military necessity. On the fall of Antwerp, large force of Belgians and English were driven into Holland by the Germans, and were there disarmed. But a major, two captain comandants, a captain, and two sub-lieutenants. who volun- tarily crossed in order to escape further military duty. have paid the penalty with the loss of their should CT straps.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
Naval Battle Reported,

VALPARAISO, Dec 25-A wireless message from the Chilean torpedo gunboat Tome reports the British cruiser New Castle cannonading fir teen miles from Valparaiso. It is supposed she nas engaged the Ger man cruiser Dresden and the con- verted cruiser Prinz Eitel Frederick. The British squadron and Japanese warships are known to be cruising not far from this port.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
GREAT TAX SCHEME

BERNIE, Switzerland Dec. D. Swiss government has devised comprehensive scheme of taxation to meet the estimated budget deficit on account of the European war. The tax paid by those who cannot actual ly perform military service is to be doubled the import duties on all cchol are to be doubled and there are 10 be substantial increases in postal rates and telephone charges.
 A government tobacco monopoly is also proposed as new source of in- come being estimated to yield about S3, .000, The increased rates for inland parcel postage and for tele- Lhone calls will yield about $1,2oo,- GOO. The total deficit for the year is figured at about s3,7OO,OOO.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
PATROL BUCKINGHAM PALACE

LONDON. Dec 25.-The duty of patrolling the Buckingham Palace grounds. which cover several acres. is entrusted to a body of special constables, who were raised soon after the outbreak of war for special police duty in order to relieve the ordinary police force whose ranks were depleted by members having joined the army or navy. Among tho patrol are statesmen, clergymen and professional men.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
BERLIN OFFICIAL

BERLIN, Dec. 24, delayed-Among the official items tonight is the fol- lowing: While there is general con- fidence that the Germans and their ally are making progress along the extended battle line in the east, there is no indication either in Germany or Austrian official reports that any marked advantage has been won. The situation in the west is not ma terially changed, despite the des perate efforts of the allies"
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NATIONAL GUARD
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condition. The Flagstaff company is one of the most enthusiastic in the guard and is expected to make a fine showing in inspection. At Yuma both companies have been working hard, and results here are said to be satisfactory. Captain Knotts and Lieut.. Byrne of company H have been placed on the unassigned list and an election of captain, and first and second lieutenant ordered.
 The members of company B. Phoe- nix, were this week transferred to company A and the first separate company given the letter R and assigned to the First regiment. More men are still needed for company B. and with inspection coming the second week in January officers are making every effort to bring the enrolment up to the necessary number.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
M|LL10NA|RE'S
 LOVE DILEMMA
Prominent Chicago and Bos- ton Club Man Mixed Up With Two Lovely Women, One of Whom He Married Twice

CHICAGO, Dec. 25-The love af- fairs of John Bross Lloyd, million aire yachtsman of Chicago and Bos- ten, and grandson of John Bross Lloyd, once lieutenant governor of Illinois, are still in a state of com plexity Two women figure in his affairs, one of whom he welded twice. and unless he weds her the third time he may be sued, and the other's suit in Boston hinges on the decision of the Massachusetts su- preme court.
 Lloyd recently won his suit for annulment of his Minnesota and In Giana marriage to Hazel Laura O'Dcnnell Carlisle Judge Walker of the circuit court set aside the two marriages on the ground that the woman had been divorced from John Nj Carlislt less than a year before again pledging herself for better O" for worse But the friends of the former bride say that Lloyd had en- tered into an agreement for a third marriage to be performed at the end of the statutory year and to lcgaiiZe tbe union in Illinois. Breach If promise suit will be brought by his recent bride unless he makes good, say these friends.
 The Boston case is also complex. Miss Mary I. Sullivan of Nee1ham, Mass, is the woman in the case. She sued for S15000O, and Lloyd de faulted for failure to make answer to ha damages be assessed against a trus tee fund which Lloyd established. Lloyd conveyed property valued at Sl ,000,00G to Judge James H. Flint and Attorney Wm. B. Sprout of Brookline, Mass. and started on a "Trip around the world. He reap peared recently in Chicago, and after two months of whirlwind matri- mony, had been married twice and freed
 The trustees of Lloyd in Brook line have put the case up to the supreme court of Massachusetts, asking the court to rule as to the Justice of the order charging them tc settle with Miss Sullivan. If the court decides the order was right, the trustees will be ordered to pay the woman whatever damages the superior court may see fit to say Miss Sullivan should have as heart balm.
 Lloyd is brother of Demorest Lloyd one of Boston's wealthiest residents and famed as q yachtsman, 1vbo diVorced his wife in 1q12 She was Miss Mayme Fisher, an actress, whom he married while he was 8 student at Harvard
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PARIS OFFICIAL

PARIS, Dec. 24.-Night official, de- layed; North of the Lys canal the enemy bombarded violently the ap- breaches to the road from Ypres to Confines and those of Langenarok, but delivered no attacks Northeast of Albert our troops made slight progress last night. The German at tack on Saint Mard wood. northeast of Tracy-Le-Val was repulsed.
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FIRST XMAS
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table and they showed a pathetic eagerness to partake of the good cheer provided by the Americans. The only official observance of the day was the staff dinner by the British ambassador, Sir. George Bu- chanan.
 There are suggestions of Christ mas in the air which is keen and crisp. Dull grey clouds hung over head and the air was filled with whirling snow. but there was little evidence of the traditional Russian winter on the unfrozen river Neva and comparat lively very mild weather.
 The rather feeble Christmas spirit which did prevail is overshadowed by the aspect of war. in every large open space are gathered detachments of new army levies. The recruits. clad in heavy fur capes and long sand colored overcoats, practiced their war maneuvers.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
WAR BRINGS GOLD RUSH.

ISpeClaI 10 The Republican,
 HELENA, Mont, Dec 25-The increased demand for gold due to the war in Europe has brought gold boom in this section, where many properties that were for many years abandoned are being worked, and new ventures are being opened up. Though this is ordinarily the dull season. Helena has seldom wit messed more activity Several big deals are pending, and engineers are expected from London to examine many properties held by option
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
 PLEASANTLY SURPRISED

Mrs. l.. Williams. the popular and efficient musical director, in charge of the high school orchestra, pleas antly surprised the members of that organization, when they returned from rendering their concert at the Y. M. c. A. last night.
 Thty had already partaken of the feast at the Y, and it was consider able difficulty, but genuine enjoy ment, that they made away with the supplementary affair.
 The concert was thoroughly en- joyed by the guests at the banquet af the Y.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
GERMAN AIRCRAFT
 OVER BRITISH TOWNS
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1spArcHl

LONDON, Dec. 25.-The war office issued the following tonight: "A hos tile aeroplane was sighted today at twelve fifty five it was flying very high from the east to west yer Sheer ness, British aircraft went up in pur
 suit, engaged the enemy, who after be- ing hit three or four times, was driven off seaWard." ..
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Paris Official

PARIS, Dec. 25.-Night official; Slight progress was made on the front of Newport. Toward Notre Dame de Loretto, north Lens. an at tack by the enemy has been repulsed. This morning we captured another trench near Puisabnue and we have been able to hold it notwithstanding several counter attacks Last night the enemy made vigorous attack on Latate de Faux, in Vosges, but without success"
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
More Executions

FL PASO. Dec. 25-Stories of executions in the penitentiary, or by mysterious shooting in the streets were brought here today by arrivals from Mexicu- City. These Mexicans, who refused to be quoted, told of rumors current in Mexico City that rartisans of Villa and Zapata feared break between leaders. These same reports credited many of the report ed executions to Colonel Rodolfo Fierro, q member of Villas staff.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
POPE'S GREAT TASK
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

ROME, Dec. 25.-Pope Benedict de- voted the greater part of Christmas day to developing his plan for exchange of wounded prisoners. After the religious services he sent some time over the many messages he received, especially from America, giving strong adherence to his efforts to lesson crueties of the war, and hasten peace.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
Gutierrez Cabinet

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Provi- sional President Gutierrez of Mexico has completed the selection of his cabinet, with the exception of port folos of justice and interior, by ap- pointment flom the Villa and Zapata followings.
 The cabinet selections follow: For eign relations, Jose Ortiz Rodriguez; war general, Jose Isabel Robles; fi- nance, F. F. Villareal: public works, Nalentia Cana; education, Jose Vas concelos; communications, Jose Rod riguez Cabo; agriculture, Gen. Man uel PalafoX
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
SWELLEST AMERICAN CLUB.
Especial to The Republican,

Especial to The Republican,
 NEW YORK, Dec. 25-Quite the swellest club in America will be the Bankers Club of America. which will open quarters on the S5th and 36th floors of the Equitable building next month. Bankers from all sections of the country will be members, and 1000 is the limK The appointments will be luxurious. and for added comfort a roof garden will be fitted up. T Dewitt Cuyler of Philadel- phia organized the club.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
FATAL CROSSING ACCIDENT
C. H. and D. Flyer Crashes Into
 Auto in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI. O.. Dec 25.-Hurry- ing home in order to participate in Christmas festivities tonight an auto mobile in which four persons were riding was struck by the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Indianapolis Flyer" at Colerain avenue crossing The machine was thrown against the house of the stationmaster. killing him and injuring all the occupants of the car, two fatally.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
GREAT cHRISTMAS-Among

GREAT lSTMAS-Among the little Christmas celebrations that will be long remembered in Phoenix was that of Christmas Eve. by w. D. O'Neill in his office in the basement at the northwest corner of Washing ton and Center. Mir O'Neill early sent out invitations to all the stem ographers in the city who formerly had been employed by him or had been placed by him, and upon the arrival in the old office of all of them. gifts were distributed and q nice little entertainment celebration held. A tree beautifully decorated was provided, and a generally de- lightful time enjoyed.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
BRITAIN ORDERS FELT
PRESS DISPATCH

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 CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Orders for felt for artillery harness, saddles and can teen covers totalling 250,000 pounds have been received by Chicago firms from purchasing agents for the English army, it wds announced today.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
AEROPLANE SIGHTED
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1spArcHl

DOVER, Dec. 25.-It is reported here that German aeroplane flying at great height passed over MedWay River and Herne Bay today British aero planes and seaplanes have been out on scouting duty many hours.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-26
Trawler Sunk

GRIAISBY, Dec 25.-The trawler Ocana was sunk by mine Eight men were drowned, only the second engineer being saved
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GREEN PIECES OF BRANCH
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obliged to fall back Strict censor ship has been enforced.
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Germans in England. Hundreds of wounded were the recipients of many attentions.
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CHRISTMAS BRINGS

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