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Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

About 15 miles an hour has been averaged on the trip this far The only trouble this far has been in get ting the heavy trucks across the Gila. Several of them stuck in the sand. but with several hundred men hooked on, they came out in quick order.
 The command as originally consti- tuted consisted of Ii officers. 424 men and 5l truck drivers. The latter are enlisted in the army, though under the control of the officers and are amen able 10 the same discipline
 The trip this far has been a vel come diversion to the men, They have heen cooped up in garrison at Florence been cooped up in garrison at Douglas eating sand has proven welcome. The men are all in good health have plen- try to eat and are not working very hard
 As soon as the camp was laid out last night. details got busy. dug holes In the ground. inserted miniature stoves therein. built blazing fires
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19
CHEERFUL REPORTS
 FROM RURAL SCHOOLS

Reports from the rural schools to the county school superintendent were
 most ancouraging. The showing Of the first davs of the school year far surpassed that of a year ago. accord ing to the word brought to the of- flee vcsterdav J. W. King principal of the ,Alhambra school, estimated hc enrolment of the school he heads qs lca and believes that many more students will register before the week is oyer. AS at the Alhamtra school: so it is with all the rural schools. ana Assistant County School Superintehd- ent A. l.. Jones believes the outl0oh for inc wear is exceptionally good
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

Phoenix Union High school opened it's doors yesterday morning to the largest student body in its history,
 When assembly opened, shortly af- ter nine o'clock, the big auditorium barely held the crowd of students and instructors.
 R. Thane Cook, principal of the school, mounted the rostrUm amid ap- plause. to outline to the boys and girls the schools policies for the coming year. His opening address dealt with the duties of preparation for life. as regards education, and carried a strong urge toward ambition.
 The new instructors were intro duced. Miss Salmans will act as head of the Spanish department, teaching second year work exclusively, while Miss McAfee will guide the young hopefuls in vocal music. expression and oratory. She will also have Eng fish classes. These branches are addi- tions to the curriculum, and a large number of students is expected to elect them.
 Other new members of the faculty are Mir Hoffeldt. MT. Stauffacher, MT. Morgan and Miss Hoge.
 With it's present faculty and courses
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

little value The first step in freeing a house from these pests is, therefore, to clean up all food that may be scat tered about and keep food supplies which may attract ants in ant-proof metal containers, or in ice boxes. Cake, bread, sugar, meat and similar sub stances are especially likely to attract the insects. The use of baits is not recommended beause of the danger that these will serve merely to draw more insects into the house and thus actually to increase the nuisance. Where it can be safely used however q syrup poisoned with arsenate of soda has been found effective. The formula for this syrup is one pound of sugar dissolved in a quart of water, to which should be added 125 grains of arsenate of soda. This mixture is boiled and strained and on cooling is used to moisten sponges which are placed where they can be reached cas- fly by the ants. The insects collect the syrup and convey it to their nests. so that the whole colony Is ultimately poisoned. Although this method has been found effective, as has been said, it should be remembered that the ar senate of soda is poisonous to human beings and to animals as well as to ants, and that its use must be safe guarded by the greatest precautions. When the ants can be traced back to their pests and these are in accessible places. it Is possible to destroy the colonies by injecting with an oil can or small syringe a little bisulphid of carbon kerosene, or gasoline into the nests. All these substances, however, are inflamable and precautions must be taken, therefore, against the danger of fire. Though the common garden or lawn ants which build their little crater nests around houses are distinct species from the true house ants, they may find their way into the stroyed by drenching iif-
 house. Their colonies may he de- stroyed by drenching the nests with boiling water or injecting a small quantity of kerosene or coal oil into them. Where larger areas are af- fected or with a very strong soap wash prepared by dissolving any com mon laundry soap in water at the rate of one-half pound to one pound of soap to a gallon of water. Another method Is 10 inject bisulphid of car bon into the nests. the quantity of the chemical depending upon the size of the nest. After the bisulphid of car bon has been injected. the entrance to the nest should be closed by the foot in order to retain the chemical. which will then penetrate slowly through the underground channel and kill the ants. Although its fumes are disagree able they are not poisonous to man and the higher animals.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

fered and literally swamped the house.
 The command left Douglas Friday morning. going from there to Fort Huachuca q distance of 60 miles The next days trip was from the fort to Tucson. a distance of 6G miles From Tucson the trip was made to Florence 42 miles from Florence to Phoenix e miles. From here they win go 10 Fish Greek, leaving at six o'clock this morning. making the 48 miles. Their itinerary then calls for the trip to be made from Fish Creek Co the dam. and return the same day. a distance of 30 miles. From Fish Creek they will make an attempt Go cut across the desert to Florence Col. Martin stated last night that he had been informed that the trip was not feasible. and in that case he would return 10 Phoenix and then to Florence 40 miles. from Florence they will go to Benson iS miles. then 10 Pcarce f4 miles and
 then back To- Douelas 90 miles. mak- ing a total mileage oG 59l miles
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

about them, and before it seemed they had hardly started, the smell of beans and bacon was in the air.
 One of the most pleasing features of the mems first moments in camp was the mail call" which sounded ''muy pronto." Upon hearing this. the boys set up a shout that was heard sev- eral blocks away. The -commis- stoned officers passed out the wei come letters and papers. in spite of the fact that the men did not have time then to read them.
 In order that the boys in khaki might know that Phoenix is possessed of a real brand of hospitality, the local chapter of the Red Cross purchased and gave to the troops several kegs of ice cream. The boys sure enjoyed the change from army rations, and called loudly for more.
 The Republican sent over enough morning papers to go around, in order that the troops might learn the latest from the border.
 The camp was the mecca of great numbers of men women and children last night. Freedom of the camp was allowed everyone The officers were entertained in the various clubs. while the men scattered all over town One officer spent his time during the even ing pounding his typewriter by the light of an incandescent candle.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

hia theater informed Col. Martin. that both his officers and men were al per feet liberty to attend his theater with out cost. and that all men in uniform could have the best seats in the house. The men took the offer ih the same snnd lellnMahln with which l Mae nf-
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19
HEAL THY GROWTH IF GLASSES
 IN DUR TEN GRADED SCHOOLS

City school registration, lighter than expected. but indicating only a de- crease in the first day arrival of Mexican children, together with an increase in the white boys and girls, was the feature of yesterdays open ing of the fall term here Figures compiled by Superintendent of Schools John D. Loper last night showed that 2,370 children had entered the ten schools.
 The drop in the registration of Mexican children is not abnormal. as this class has usually been a trifle late in registering. The increase in the number of children of Anglo Saxon blood. however denotes the expected healthy growth of the local institutions.
 The city school, ten in number of fer the grades from l to inclusive. This year, as last. the vocational training will receive attention. At the Monroe school, the largest in the city, the domestic science department, already having demonstrated it's effic- iency. will put out hot lunches at cost to the school children, beginning next Monday. The food will be cook ed and served in cafeteria style. by girls in the classes of that depart ment.
 The first day registration of schools
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

Total ... .2,370
 There is overcrowding only in spots this year, according to Superintendent Loper. In some class rooms. there is plenty of room to accommodate the late registration to be expected dur ing all this week and part of next. It is possible some establishments may be made early in the term.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19

WEEDlN TO Register Thomas r. Weedin. of the r. $ land office. was taken to the hospital yes terdav for an operation involving a loot, blood poisoning being the cause.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19
HOW TO JET RID
 IF ANTS IN HOUSE.

As long as hOusenold conditions are such as to attract ants measures TOT relting rid of the insects VIII Dc oi
Arizona republican., 1916-09-19
BATTALION OF REGULARS SPEND
 NIGHT IN TOWN

Continued from Page one,
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29
BRITAIN MAY BUY ITS DRINK TRADE
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LONDON. Dec. 29.-The purchase Of the drink trade in Great Britain by the government is believed to be imminent. says the Daily Express today.
 "The matter has been closely con- sidered by the liquor control board during the last fortnight continues the newspaper Several members of the board have long advocated the purchase. and the change in the gov ernment has brought a renewal of their argument
 The Express quotes Sir Thomas Whitaker, member of parliament as saving that David Lloyd George, the premier. is known to favor the step, while several of the unionist members re understood to agree with him. Sir Thomas says he believes a bill calling for the purchase would pass the house of commons without difficulty.
 Sir Thomas Whitaker was chair man of the committee which advocated avrrtase in 1915 when the cost of the plan was estimated at between E250, . 0O0, 900 and e3OO,000 900. Since then, however the government has inter fered drastically with the production of spirits.
 The Daily Express asserts that fur
 her restrictions in the manufacture and sale of alcoholics are certain in rqe immediate future whether or not the purchase plan is put into effect.
 It is known from other sources that the liquor question has lately become an urgent one for the government in consequence of renewed complaint of the hindrance of munition work and other industries due to excessive drinking. Also due to the fact that much freightage and vast quantities of food material are absorbed in the liquor industry. Memorials from such centers as Birmingham Liver nool Manchester and Glasgow have reached the government, warning of delays in munitions. ship building and similar industries and urging i total prohibition.
 It may be recalled that Premier Lloyd George urged the nationaliza : tion of the drink trade in the spring of 1915. but failed to achieve the success of the scheme. At that tim the plan was regarded as imprac- | tioahe. but since then it has been strongly advocated. and the demand is being continued by a section ot ] the press.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29
TELLS IF SINKING
 0F WESTMINSTER
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 LONDON, Dec. 2S-The admiralty has given to the Associated Press the following statement concerning the sinking of the British steamer West minister which was reported lost on December IS:
 "The degree of savagery the Ger mans have attained in their submarine policy appears to have reached a climax in the sinking of the Westmin- ster. which was proceeding from Torre Annunziata to Port Said in ballast On December IA when 1S0 miles from the nearest land, the West minister was attacked by a German submarine without warning and was struck by two torpedoes in quick sue cession, which killed four men The Westminster sank in four minutes.
 This ruthless disregard for the rules of international law was followed by a deliberate attempt to murder the survivors. The officers and crew while effecting their escape in boats were shelled by the submarine at a range of 5000 yards The master and chief engineer were killed outright. Their boat was sunk. The second and third engineers were not picked up, it is presumed they were drowned.
 The captain of the submarine must have convinced himself of the effec- tiveness of his two torpedOes, yet he proceeded to carry out in cold blood an act of murder which could not possibly be caused by any urgency of war and can only be regarded in the eyes of the world as a further proof of the degradation of German honor and morale
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29

immediately connected terms and thut a preliminary tentative treaty then should be settled upon. This completed the German idea is to have all tho neutrals called in to participate con sideration of the questions of guar antees for the future. They regard 1t as g matter for the conference to settle whether the neutral nations should become signatory to the entire peace treaty or only to that part having to do with guarantees for the maintenance of peace in the future, such as freedom of the seas limitation of armaments formation of a world league to enforce peace and establishment of an inter national court of arbitration
 Diplomats familiar with the views of Germany and her allies were especially mphatic tonight in saying that Ger many necessarily would be able tn make much better terms in confiden- tlal negotiations than in public. The radical element in German politics. it is said, must be considered Under duy circumstances, however, it was said Germany would not consider making peace if the entente should insist upon retaining Germanys lost colonies and requiring Germany at the same time to evacuate all enemy ter ritGry now occupied
 The official texts of the German and Austrian replies, received today varied slightly from each other and from the original cabled press translation. Most of the difference, officials thought, was in the warmer more cordial tone of the official versions.
 Differences between the two replies were noted with interest For instance the German reply refers to the presi- |, dnts note as calling for "the creation of bases for the foundation of a lasting peace" while the Austrian has it "an exchange of views for the eventual es- tablishment of peace" Germany pro- poses 'the speedy assembly on neutral ground of delegates of the warning states" and Austria proposes that representatives of the belligerent pow CTS convene at an early date at some place on neutral ground"
 The most decided difference noted was in Austria'S s ascribing to President Wilson himself the view that it was necessary to postpone discussion of guarantees for a permanent peace. The Austrian reply "concurs with the pres ident that only after the termination of the present war will it be possible to undertake the great and desirable work of the prevention of future wars" The presidents note said that the United States would be glad to cooperate towards permanent peace, when the war is over," but did not specifically declare the two subjects could not be discussed at the same time. In the allied countries there is uncompromis- ing hostility to any plan not guaran- teeing Preparation, restitution and guarantees"
 Statements in the Austrian press, which have turned from hostility to the presidents note to expressions sug gesting that he is allied with the cen tral powers for the accomplishment of the same end, caused further emDar- l rassment here today in the admins
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29
SMALL MURDER
 TRIAL UNDER WAY
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OSSIPEE, N. H., Dec. 2S.-Incidents designed tc show that Frederica L.. Small, a former Boston broker, used harsh and profane language to his wife, Florence Airline Small. for whose murder he is on trial, were related in the testimony of several witnesses today
 Phillip l. Davis, formerly employed on odd jobs, said that on one oc- casion when Dr. and Mrs. Small were raising a flag pole, Mrs. Small loos ened a rope in accordance with her hnsband's directions and the pole fell. Small then kicked his wife, swore at her, and ordered her into the house when she tried to explain, saying to her: "Well settle that later,' ac- cordmg to Davis.
 Mrs. Mary F. Conner wife of the local high school principal, said that Small addressed profane language to his wife on one occasion because she could not steer his motor boat with l cord that he had arranged.
 Miss Helen Conner said that when she cCmplimented small on his wife cooking he replied that some times he had to take the axe to her
 Medical Examiner George B. Ma grath of Boston is expected to be ! witness tomorrow. Dr. MaSrath con ducted in secret. a second autopsy on the body of Mrs Small october [ at the instance of Attorney Genera Futile.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29
TO STOP SN|PINC
 OVER THE BORDER
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 FL PASO. Dec. 2S.--In an effort to stop further sniping at the American u3tpOsts here the CarranZa author tics in JuareZ arrested a drunken Mexican civilian and searched the hts for firearms on the Mexican -ide of the Rio Grande near the scene Of trouble. it was announced in Juarez late today.
 Officers at the American army headquarters say ther accept Genereai Jose Murguia's statement that no -arranZa soldiers are stationed near Harts Mill. They say also that Cen eral Murguia, who is cOmmand2nl at Iuarez. declared his intention to pun ish severely the Mexican suspect. IT guilty. as an example to the others, and to take stern measures to end sniping.
 An officer of the Third Kentucky infantry said today that following the first trouble or Christmas eve, when his outpost turned 8 machine gun upon the Mexican side, a funeral was held in the Mexican settlement near the shelter Some MeXicans told him. he said. that the man died of a gun shot wound. which led to the be- lief that he was one of the snipers.
 Consul Soriano Bravo of Mexico, said tonight that General Murgula attributed last nights outbreak 10 some loose horses which were wander ing in the bed of the Rio Grande The American guardsmen. he said evidently mistook the horses for hostile Mexicans and opened fire. A few shots were probably sent from the Mexican side in answer. but only after the Americans had fired first he added. Consul SorianO asserted that he heard on good authority that American regular army, officers or
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29

for the troop withdrawal were speci- fled and if a more lenient attitude were displayed towards the question of in creased bandit activity.
 CarranZa holds that his government is doing all 1t can to restore order in the north and that it will continue to do so, but that the presence of the American troops on Mexican soil is making the task more difficult by giv- ing Villa and his ieutenants a preteXt for urging the disaffected to join him in his fight against Carranza.
 The failure of CarranZa flatly to re- pudiate the protocol made it appear to- day that the Americans would give his communication due consideration and that the next meeting of the joint com mission might be but the first of a ser ies at which would be continued the efforts to effect a solution of the diff ferent problems.
 An interesting development in the Mexican situation generally was pre- scented today in reports to the state and war departments of the changing con- ditions in Mexico. When the commits sioners adjourned in Atlantic City there were few administration officials
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29
COUNT CZERN|N
 IN NEW OFFICE
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BERLIN. Dee. 2S,( by wireless to
 Sayville.) )-Count Czernin, the Austro-
 Hunearian foreign minister, has sent
 a telegram to the German chancellor
 announcing that he has taken pos
 session of his new office and asking
 for the chancellor's precious CO.,
 operation in the future fulfillment of
 our task" says the Overseas News Agency.
 Count Czernin is quoted by the agency as also saying: Our alliance
 has formed the main pillar of our foreign policy. For more than three score years and ten, it had given to our nation and to Europe the bless ings 0f peace and had fostered pros porous evolution. Now it has proved it's value in our heavy struggle against 1 powerful enemies, whose aim was our destruction. The heroic courage of the allied (Teutonic) armies and the
 sacrificing cooperation of the nations | will l am sure. bring final success and with it 2 guarantee for our eX- ! istence and our future
 The German chancellor, in replying | thanked Count CZernin and added: Our alliance creates a firm and lnshakeable basis upon which 1 con- l fidently trust our common work will 1 bring the war to a good ending ana,
 after victorious peace. will firml i establish and foster the welfare of | our nations in mutual trustful CO., | operation"
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29
PROTEST AGAINST
 ELTON's EXECUTION
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 MEXfCO CITY. Dec. 2S.-Charles B. Parker the American charge d'affaires. under Instructions from the state de- pertinent at Washington. today pre- sented to the foreign office a protest against the refusal of the Mexican government to postpone the execution of Howard L. Elton. an American mining engineer, who was put to death
 '3Fs go at DaXaca. Elton was convicted by court martial of foment ing revolution against the govern ia@nt. The state department had re- 1uested a delay in his execution in order that it might investigate the case Elton was arrested last August and tried and convicted of reasonable activity in aiding the rebels in Oaxaca He "as sentenced to death, but on rep resolutions by the American govern ment stay of execution was granted According to a dispatch from Wash ington December 20, a re-opening of the case enabled Elton to produce no evidence that altered the findings of n@ tmlri. tIlton's widow resides in Waterbury, Conn.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-29
Last Word on Peace

PETROGRAD. Dec. 2S (N ia London, Dee 2J)-After the recent declarations If the Russian foreign minister and the announcement of the emperor which sigorOusly expressed the reluctance uf the nation to consider any peace pro- pOsals at the present time il is be lieVed, that, except for the formulation of Russia's official reply to President W ilson's note, the last word has been said here regarding the possibility OI peace negotiations.
 kussias negative attitude has been strengthened, if possible, by the Ger man answer to the American note, which the Russian government consid- CTS mot only irrevelent, but imperti- nent to the United States" according to nformation received by the Associated Press.
 Russian official circles call attention 70 the fact that Germanys response
 is not really an answer at all since it evades the question of Germany's aims in the war and proceeds prematurely to the consideration of peace" which in the Russian view Germany knows will be unacceptable to the allies under the present conditions
 The foreign offices denies that othet neutral governments will follow the cad of the United States and SwitZer- and. and has dissipated the view taken yesterday by 1art of the press regard ing the neutral governments, which in he form of a neutral league, intended, according to renorts to bring combined pressure upon the warning countries in m effort to bring the war to a speedy conclusion.