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Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
DODGE BROTHERS IN ATTEMPT ID BLOCK
 FORD'S EXPANSION
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DETROIT. Mich. Nov 2s.-Attor- neys for John F. Dodge and Horac r. Dodge. making final arguments thts afternoon in circuit court in the in- junction suit brought against Hen y Ford. president of the Ford Motor company alleged that the Ford com panys capitalizauo ton Is much greafcs than the maximum allowed by Michi- gan laws.
 II was argued that although the rompanys articles of incorporation show a capitalization of 2000 0O0 the assets Of the concern now are worth s4O0, GOO. 900. IL was asserted that M-. Fords plan for increasing the outpu; of his plants might conflict with state laws. one of which provides that no concern can incorporate for more than s25 000. poo in Michigan.
 Letters written by the DOdges Co Ford protesting against the eXpen- allure of large sums Of money were discussed. IL was charged by the Dodge attorneys that Ford spent S39,0e0,000 after these protests had been mailed to him.
 Attorneys for Mir. Ford argued against the issuance of permanent injunction restraining Ford from us- ing the company's profits for devel- opment purposes. It was claimed that Ford'g methods were for q long time approved by the Dodges.
 Three circuit judges are hearing the arguments.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
WATSON WARNED
 ID CONTROL SELF
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AUGUSTA, Ga. Nov. 2S.-The gov eminent late today rested its case against Thonms E. Watson. the Geor- gia editor, on trial in federal court here charged with sending obscene matter through The mails in articles in his periodicals attacking the Roman Catholic church.
 Much of todays session was taken mp with expert testimony by Latin professors regarding the meaning Oi Latin phrases contained in the al- leged obscene phrases.
 Watson contends they are quota ti0ns from widely circulated catholic works and he attempted to show in court. today y4-that their meaning would be understood by the ordinary reader. After the government had concluded he opened his defense by efforts to establish his literary character.
 During the day Watson. acting as his own lawyer. had several heated controversies with opposing counsel declared he was being submitted to infamous persecution" and was ad- mOnished by the court that he must control himself He repeatedly charged that the church he had at tackled was behind his prosecution.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
TURKS WON' I LET AMERICANS COME BACK ID COUNTRY.
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 WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S-Word that the Turkish government has resCinded its previous agreement to allow sev- eral hundred Americans to leave the Turkish empire via Jafia, reached the state department today from Ambas- sador Elkus at Constantinople. The ambassador was informed that the Americans cannot be permitted to de- part because of military necessity.
 It is not known what action may he taken in an effort to bring Turkey to terms The practical interment If the Americans is source of 'indig nation to the government. IL is said to be an unprecedented situation which will require most delicate handling.
 The exact number of persons af- fected cannot be learned. owing 10 tte fact that direct communication with shore is not permitted. Nor is 1t known what is the proportion of na tive Americans to those who have taken out first papers CT become fully naturalized Syrians and ArmeniaEs. though number aUe native American missionaries.
 The American cruiser Des Moiues now at Alexandria is due at Jaffa shortly where. after unloading Red Cross supplies. sine had been expected to take on the refugees.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
Six Days Sance t Started and Wires
 Continue Silent
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JUAREZ Mex, Nov. 2S-Another day of suspense passed today without anything definite being announced as to the fate of the Carranza garrison in Chihuahua City. IL has now been six days since the first skirmishing started, which opened the seize of the state capital and three days since the telegraph line was cut.
 Since early today, persistent reports have been in circulation here and in Fl Paso to the effect that General Trevino has been forced to abandon the state capital because his ammuni- ton supply was exhausted. One re- port stated General Treyino had gone south toward Taploapa. few miles 1 below Chihuahua City. where he made his last stand yesterday, before re- tiring further south. Other reports say his forces became divided a part going south to join General Murguias S advancing column and the remainder moving north to Sauz. a station to the north of the city.
 High Carranza officials as well as officers of General Gonzales staff. ad- mitted that these reports might be true late today and said 1t was possible that General Trenvino had been forced to withdraw temporarily until General Murguia arrived with fresh troops and ammunition supplies. The temporary commander of the garrison here said he expected to hear that Trevino had retired to Sauz to get ammunition from the north and Co walt for Murguia 8 arrival to the south of the city
 Reports that refugees. including Americans and other foreigners had reached Terrazas today and also that General Carlos Ozuna had arrived there with the remnants of his cavalry column were received here from yari- ous sources today but could not be verified by telegraph from Terrazas or Sauz. according to the acting com mander of the military headquarters
 General Francisco Gonzales who left Juarez early today with a force of men machine guns and car of ammunition Is expected 10 return tomorrow morn ing He left to make a scouting trip and if possible Co reach Sauz and or ganize a force tO send to tte assist
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Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
DIETING DOZEN DINE DUT|FULLY
 FUR A WEEK AND SHOW b|G GAIN

The first week of the test was fin- lshed tonight A statement of food consumed, purchased at random at re- tail stores in the downtown districts. shows that the total cost for food for IF persons was s2S.2s. Of this. $2.13 was for fruit mostly apples, oranges, and dried fruits. Vegetables cost $410, the chief item being peck of potatoes at 59 cents.
 Staples. including flour. molasses tea. coffee, and breakfast cereal aver aged sT52, of which $l55 was for 20 pounds of sugar and S1.33 for one eighth of q barrel of flour Three pounds of coffee cost si cents Butter eggs and cheese cost $i52. Fish added S107
 The most expensive article of diet was the meat. of which sl0.0S worth was purchased. Twenty four loaves Of bread cost g. 40 and 35 quarts of milk brought the expenses up $3.15. There are s6.S9 worth of supplies on hand making the actual cost of food con- sumed. s2s.2s Tomorrow's menu: Breakfast Baked apples. french toast coffee Lunch: Clam chowder. corn bread and butter. hunters pudding. lemor sauce, tea.
 Dinner: Spaghetti soup, meat pie succotash. bread and butter, prun, jelly. tea.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
NEW YORK STARTS TO REDUCE LIVING COST
 WITH FIGHT ON EGGS

Smash the egg gamblers-Join the egg boycott. It's the man higher up not the retailer. Practice economy in use Of eggs. Buy only for aged, infirm ard children. Decrease the demand and watch the price come down. It's up to you"
 SiXty-five cents ct every dollar paid by the consumer for iced goes to the niddleman, according 10 John J. Dillon, commissioner Of the New York state department of foods aLd markets, who testified before the Wy ckc legislative committee today in it's investigation into the high cost of living.
 An explanation ds to why the con- slmer does rot get food cheaper when the"s is plenty of it, was given by Commissioner Dillon
 ''When there is a surplus of products i.ee- he said the price tc the pro- ducer .s .ow. The UyiLg sin is that the price cry seldom gets lower to the consumer. Not crly is there no attempt to increase tfe consumption. bu' tlere is d Deliberate attempt made rot tc uo :;
 T have seen Caulifiower, cabbage anl berries sold in t.e wholesale mar kct for less than would pay the cost )f fielgtt. Tn tH" rcttil mal kets, how cve-. the prices were the same as when tl:cre wl, tt ;corcny This is so gen. cIal as to amount t0 a custom.
 Tl,. commissioner asserted as an in- stance Of tne moc'cma $ grip cn the situation IF tlis atate ;Eat, although there is a good ns' ket ere for New York apples. it IS almost impossible to bay ;he ur,d:lrt 'i2,- >pecIiators. he sad. Whu adzance n.Cpey to wester n growers have diverted western apples to this state.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
STILL FIGHTING HARD
 F0R BUCHAREST.
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 The operations of the Teutonic allies in Rumania have brought them appre- ciably nearer Bucharest and are still progressing from the north and the west and the south and the southwest. The northern bank of the Danube in Rumania extending westward from Giurgiu, on the railroad south of Bucharest, to opposite Nidin a short distance from the Serbian border. now is in the hands of the forces of the central powers The capture of points in this region opposite Nidin Lom-Pa- lanka and Rahovo by the Bulgarians would seem seriously to menace the Rumanian troops from the Orsova and Turnu Severin sectors who were re- ported several days ago to be in retreat to the southwest.
 The occupation of Giurgiu brings the line of Field Marshal von Mackensen to within 37 miles of Bucharest on the south, while the capture of Curtea de Arges, eighty miles west of the capi- tol. evidently has cleared the Topolog sector of Rumanians and given the in vaders the railroad to the important town of Pitesci, the junction of the line running from Computing to Bucharest.
 In the center, the Teutonic allies are still driving eastward. having left the
  dispatch from Bucharest says the re- tirement of the Rumanians is proceed ing in perfect order toward a new front already settled on for defense.
 The operations in Macedonia are somewhat beclouded by reason of di- vergent reports. Berlin says that north of Monastir renewed attacks by the en- tente allies failed, while the Serbian war office claims that in fighting along | points made advances of several hum dred metres
 Sofia, on the other hand. asserts that attacks on Hill 1050 and the village of Paralovo were put down by the Bulgar- ians and Germans, as likewise was British defensive in the region south of the village of Bogoroditza.
 On the front in France and in the Austro-I Italian theater nothing but bombardments have taken place. SoutF of Dvinsk on the Russian front artil lery duels have been in progress. Con siderable activity also has developed in the region of Riga. In the Carpa- thians the Russians have begun an- other attack against the Austro-Ger- mans and fighting is now proceeding there.
 Petrograd admits that the Turks have occupied the towns of Adramed and KOshishogly, south of Van, Turkish Armenia.
 The American steamer Chemung has been sunk in the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain by German submarine. The crew was landed. Eight other vessels. two each flying the British. French. Greek and Norwegian flags. have been sunk. either by mines or torpedoes Their total tonnage was about 2O,00O. In addition, the Danish steamer Villemoes has been captured
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Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
CHIHUAHUA FIGHT IS STILL UNDECIDED; NO
 DETAILS COMING OUT
IT U. s. WiH Lift Embargo, Mexicans
 Say WIH Stop #
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WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-Heavy expenditure of ammunition by General Trevino in his fights with Villa at Chihuahua is expected here to result in strong pressure upon Carranza for prompt ratification of the protocol signed at Atlantic City by the Mexi- can American commission Although no representation was made by the Mexican members looking to a lifting of the embargo on arms and ammuni- tion. they were given to understand that consideration would be given to such representation if Carranza dis played a willingness to enter into an agreement whose basic principles would be the protection of life and property of foreigners in Mexico.
 Carran1a spokesmen informed the American commissioners some weeks ago that scarcity of ammunition was hampering their governments cam paigns fand official adVices since the beginning of Villas latest campaign have emphasized General Treviuo's shortage Of ammunition. Information has reached the government from sources indicating that General Obre- gon. Mexican minister of war had not supplied the Chihuahua arsenal as liberallv as he could have but in of ticial Mexican quarters there was a denial Of this and a reiteration of the assertion that the shortage extended To all general stores.
 Alberto j. Pani. the Mexican com missioner designated 10 place before Carranza the protocol signed at At lantic City. is expected 10 arrive at Queretaro late tomorrow It is known that Mir. Pan will urge prompt rati- fication of the agreement.
 Administration officials do not mini mize the importance of Villas renewed strength. but few believe it will as sume such proportions as 10 alter the plan of the United States. It is planned to have representatives of the Joint committee meet here this week 10 formulate a tentative program for the conferences that will begin De cember $. if Csrranza gives his raG- fication.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
CHAMP CLARK HAS
 IDEAS ON HOW ID
 REDUCE EXPENSES
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 WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.--If the high cost of living bothers you, don't wait for governmental remedies. but buy some laying hens and eat more and more corn products and rice says Speaker Clark
 Thus he expressed himself today on the high cost of living problem, which he regards as one of the greatest fac ing the nation. He Teferredsto Repre- sentative Fitzgerald's embargo bill
 There may or may not be a chance for MT Fitzgerald's proposed bill" he said "It might do some good: I don't know. 1 think the government can help lower food prices by legislative or other action, but l do know that there are ways by which the consumer can cut down his expenses
 For instance, every one who can she uld buy some hens. Any man who has twenty square feet of ground car keep them.
 "People should eat more corn pro, duets too. Mush is highly nutritious. and it isn't eaten enough.
 Rice is too generally overlooked 1T this country. was surprised fo hea. the other day that five cents worth of rice will serve as substitute for bread for an entire day in a family of six people"
 The Speaker declared that he vii urge passage of federal law prohibit. ing the killing of veal calves He also expressed the view that egg specula tors violate the law in holding eggs foi a raise in price, and that people werf foolish" to permit their butter prices to be regulated from one point in this country.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
WILSON TO SPEAK TO GERMANY ABOUT
 BELGIAN REMOVALS
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WASHINGTON. Nov zS.-New rep resentatiOns are about tO be made to the German government by the United States concerning the deportation of Belgian civilians for labor. in Germany. What form they shall take has not been determined but it became known the determined but it became tonight the administration Is seriously exercised oyer the matter and is preparing for its next step with great deliberation. hop ing to make it effective without strain Ing the relations between the two countries
 American Charge Grew at Berlin re- gently took up this question informally with Germany and at the state de- partments direction said that d most unfavorable impression was being created in neutral countries. particular " the United States This effort was unayailing, however. The foreign of Ilce. m a note now on it's way 10 Washington. replied that deportation oI the Belgian was q military neces- sIty and was being carried on in ac- coruance with international law.
 Ihe charges preliminary report. the latest appeal for aid from the Belgian government and other information in Inc hands of the state department were discussed at tOday's cabinet meeting and Secretary Lansing remained with tne president for nearly half an hour aiter the other members left
 Ambassador Gerard. here for final conferences before returning to Berlin ana Col F. M. House also talked over me plight of the Belgians during visits to the White House and the state de- partment. lt was said later that this situation had made such a profound impression that for the present at least lt had displaced interest in the sub marine issue.
 Ambassador Gerard did not see the president. but at MT Wilson's request delayed his plan to leave for New York and will see him tomorrow. Re- gardless of whether it is decided to instruct Charge Grew to act further immediately in the Belgian matter. the ambassador will be given the presi- dents personal views on that subject as well as concerning the latest devel- opments in submarine warfare.
 States department officials admit mat the government is proceeding with the greatest difficulty in endeayoring to help the unfortunate Belglans. They say that virtually the only basis for representations Is the broad ground of humanity. and that it is almost im- possible to establish an uncontrover- tible statement Of the facts in the case.
 The refusal of the British govern ment to grant safe conduct to Count Tarnowsla, the new Austro- Hungarian ambassador to the United States also was brought up at todays cabinet meeting and dissatisfaction was gen. orally expressed. Any step that may De taken by the United States will be delayed until full consideration has been given the German note on the subject
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
F|vE KILLED AS
 TRAIN PLUNGES INTO b|G CROWD

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 PASSAlC, N. J., Nov. 28.-Five men were killed and at least seven others injured tonight when a pas senuer train on the Lackawanna railroad plowed through a crowd of about 400 employees of the Canad ian Car and Foundry company who were walking along the tracks to special train which was to take them from the plant at kingslsnd to their homes in this city, Hobo ken, Jersey City and Norwalk.
 The men who lost their lives and most Of the injured were negroes. Work for the day had just ended and crowds of the employees were hurrying along the tracks to the special train awaiting them on a siding.
 Suddenly westbound train dashed out Of tunnel near the kingsiand station and the men on the track were thrown into a panic as the express bore down upon them. Before they could clear the tracks the train had struck them Bodies were hurled in the air or carried under the wheels of the ears. The injured were rushed to hospitals at Passsic and Arlington.
 The engineer of the passenger train declared he tried to stop the train after sounding the locomotive whistle to warn the men. He said many of them appeared to be be- wildered and instead Of trying to get off the tracks, kept on running straight ahead of the train.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
ORE CARS TO CARRY GOAL IN ENDEAVOR
 ID STOP SHORTAGE
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 WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S-Railroads of the northwest have agreed 10 aid the campaign for relief Of the country wide ear shortage bv putting about l6 500 of their ore cars in the coal carrying service. This was announced here tonight by the American Railway Associations conference committee on car shortage.
 The ore cars will be used on the Chicago and Northwestern and the Soo lines and their immediate con nections. releasing large number of regular coal cars now in this territory for general commercial use.
 During the day the committee an nounced that all roads having on their lines more box cars then they them selves own. had been ordered to move the excess. loaded or empty. toward lines which have fewer cars than they own
 Within the last week orders for re turn to their owners of coal and fruit cars have been issued The committee made public a state ment of box car locations on Novem- Der i, showing large eXcesses on some roads and deficiencies on others The Pennsylvania headed the list of the | former
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Universal military training in some form as the solution of the recruiting problem for he army and navy will be placed iefore congress during the coming iession if Chairman Chamberlain of he senate military committee is suc- ,essful in carrying out his announced program
 Today Senator Chamberlain said he would press his own bill for such training introduced last year. He said the virtual impossibility of Recruiting the army to the peace strength au- horized in the national defense act already had been demonstrated Both lrmy and navy recruiting services are 'ombiug the country fer men. he de- Jared. with little success. The army 1as been unable to obtain even the '0,O00 additional men provided for when the Mexican situation became lcute and the navy is making such low progress with it's increases that 1fficials are perpleXed
 The Chamberlain bill would require military training of all boys between ? and 23 years old except those specially exempted. The active di- vision composed of those between Is
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
RAILROAD MEN WILL
 DRINK MORE F THEY
 GET EIGHT HOUR DAY
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NEW YORK. Nov 4s-Irank G Friend yardmaster at Buffalo for the NicScl Plate railroad. late today in- formed the arbitration board whica is trying to settle the differences be- tween the switchmens union and thir- teen railroads. that he believed the eight hour day would increase drink ing among railroad switchmen be- cause they would have more leisure.
 w. r. Wheclock superintendent cf terminals for tho Cincinnati New Or leans and Texas Pacific railroad. at Chattiuooga, testified that negro crews employed in the Chattanooga yards are paid less. than white men although just as cofnpetent workmen. He asserted the different rates Of pay had been fixed under ar agreement with the organization of the men.
 J. B. Connors. one of the arbitrators for the switChmen and assistant pres dent Of the Switchmen's Union of North America. asked Wheelock whi ,h organization had made such an agree ment. Tho witness said he under stood t was the Brotherhood of Rail- way Trainmen
Arizona republican., 1916-11-29
AMERICAN SHIP
 SINKS WITHHER
 FLAG STILL UP
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 PARIS, Nov. S.-(censored) A Madrid dispatch by wireless announces the arrival at - of the crew of the American steamer Chemung. torpedoed an --- by a German submarine. The commander gave the crew only few minutes to abandon the vessel. not al- lowing them even to take their money and papers.
 The submarine lowed the lfeboats m which the crew were placed to with in five miles of the coast where it abandoned them.
 The Chemung went down with the Stars and Stripes floating at her mast. A lively incident preceded the sinking of the vessel The German commander gave orders that the American flag should be lowered and German sailors prepared Co put them into effect. They met with stubborn resistance on the part of the American Captain Duffy and his crew who refused to haul down the colors, saying that if the ship had 10 be sunk 1t would be with the flag flying.
 Captain Duffy maintained his ground and so rapidly were the preparations Co sink the Chemung made that further discussion about the flag ceased. and after the captain and crew had been taken aboard the submarine. torpedo and three shells sent against the side of the American ship put her to the bottom.
 Although angry at the action of the German commander. Captain Duffy and his men had some measure of sat lsfaction in seeing the flag at the mast head as the waves finally engufed tnetr snip.
 The Chemung was registered at New York and carried a crew of twenty four. They found a place in two life boats and after time on the open sea were picked up by Spanish steamer which brought them 10 Valencia Cap tam Duffy has made a long report of the incident to the American consul at Valencia, John R. Putnam.