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NEW MEN ON THE FORCE.

Chief of Police J. Frank Stewart has appointed three men on the po- lice force to take the place of the men who recently resigned. George w. Graves has been appointed on the night crew and will work with Officer Higgins; J. H. Green will be on the day force, and Guy Sanders will be the night desk sergent.
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BIBLE CLASS OFFICERS.

At the meeting yesterday of the Christian Mems Bible class, the fol- lowing officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year:
 President, V. o. Alexander; vice president, John R. Sanders, Jr.; secre- tary, A. R. Cooper; treasurer, Charles A. Gordon; teacher, Judge w. B. Sor- rells.
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, AIRMEN RAID BAVARIA.

Amsterdam, Nov. d.-Dispatches from Tirmasens, Bavaria, report an in- |ensive air raid, and says bombs were dropped on the town and it's environs, One person was killed and four woun- led and some material damage was lone.
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HOSPITAL COMMITTEE.

Mrs. John w. Crawford is anxious ly desrious of raising the debt of the Davis hospital and a meeting of the officers and advisory committee VIII be held in few days to devise ways and means to make arrangements to raise the money.
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JENNIE BRADLEY FINED $50

Jennie Bradley, the negress charg- ed with shooting Henry Neal, infllct- ing flesh wound in the thigh, was fined $50 by Justice of the Peace Gabe Meyer yesterday, on charge of car rying a concealed weapon. On the charge of shooting Neal, she was bound over to await the action of the grand jury. Bond was fixed at $500
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higher than for the corresponding period last year. One millions tons of shipping has been arranged for, he said and more than half of it is under construction. The net reduc- tion in British tonnage since the be ginning of the war was given as g. 0,0OO tons. Sir Eric concluded by saying that plans must be made for long war as he could see no sign of it's being a short one.
 Norway again has protested to Ger many against the sinking of NOrwe- gian .ships; saytlg these acts have made a deep impression upon the Norwegian people.
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Denmark is suffering from an en- ormous increase of taxes as one result of the war. ...
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Fireworks, fire balloons, etc., have been prohibited in England since the commencement of the war.
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Provost Marshal's View.

Little Rock, Nov. Mai Durand Whipple of Little Rock, now in the office of the provost marshal general at Washington, wires Governor
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MORALE OF MEM
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Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
ENEMY ARMIES DEADLOCKED ON
 FIRST OF YEAR
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The dawn of 1917 finds the belliger- ent armies virtually deadlocked ev- erywhere except in Run3nia. It finds also in the air, a suggestion by the Teutonic allies that they are ready to discuss peace, but the entente allies have signified their determination to continue fighting until their oft-re- peated desires are compiled with.
 The war map in the main the2ters of the war shows at numerous points material changes in the lines as they stood q year ago. On the front in France the Germans in the SoInme region have been driven back over points of considerable size while the Germans in the Verdun sector made notable gains but later lost a part of them through a French counter offensive. The Italians have advanced their line on the east closer to Triest and the entente allies operating from Sal0nilli have placed tEe Serbians on their native soil again and also have pushed forward their lines at various points in Macedonia.
 A great drive begun in June. by the Russians from the Pinsk marshes to the Carpathians was successful and much terrain in Galicia and BukoWina. was captured.
 Half of Runania, which entered the war in August on the side of the en- tente, is now in the hands of the Teutonic allies. The sweep of the Russians through the Caucasus re gion and Euphrates, has compelled the Turks to yield much territory while in the south the British in their advance toward Pagdad have been forced to give up their strategic base at Kut- -El- Amara and are being held to q virtual stalemate by the Ottoman forces.
 Aside from Rumania, there is little activity on any of the fronts except by the artillery wings of the belliger- ent armies. On the Moldavian- Tran sylvania front the Teutonic allies ore still making progress in their drive. Additiona points have been taken from the Russians and Rumanians on both sides of the Oituz valley and in thd Putna and Zohala valleys
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AT TTACK |S MADE ON GOVERNMENT
 IN THE DUMA
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PETkOGRAD, Dec. 30 (Via London, Dec. 31)-The meeting of the duma yesterday concluded the most event ful session in the history of Rassias representative chamber.
 Beginning with a violent attack on the government by Professor Milukoff, leader of the constitutional democrats. which was followed hy sensational disclosures in the speeches of Vladi- mir Purlshkevich and others. the du- ma united in formula declared against the dark forces" which the duma was convinced were undermin- ing the nations best efforts to con- duct the war successfully, and creat- ing disorganization in all departments of the government. aud in the in terior.
 The dumas resolution Was followed by a nke formula III the counci or empire and even in the congress of ncbles. In the last meeting DSfore adjournment, Prof Mitukoff empna- slzed the fact that the struggle Was not yet at an end
 Ne must say loudly that we won give up the tght until our ann Is reacheu,' he sad. The moral sup port ot the entire nation WlII glte Weight to oar decision. In the inter lor as elsewhere, Q compete change Is necessary before the objects men- toned Tn the emperors ukase can be acnleVed."
 The duma passed the following res oIutlon concerning the recent proni- bltlon of meeting of the zemstevos in the town of Soyuz
 Whereas the prohibition of the congress of Zemsky in the town of SoyuZ Is in sharp contradiction 10 declaration of the premier who acll- nowlecged their highly patriotic work. and, whereas, this work, necessary to the army, cannot properly be de- Neloped In view of the opposition Of the government and the impediments placed in the way of public organiza- tons assisting in the work of carry Ing on the war which IS causing dis pleasure throughout the country, and. whereas they endorse the resolution expressed by the legislative chambers, regarding the present situation and therefore give strong manifestations Of the active support Of the nation the imperial duma welcomes the pat rlotfc work of the unions engaged in the work of defense and strongly condemns the prohibition of their meeting
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
ARIZONA REPUBLICAN, MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1917
SERIES OF CRIMES
 ADMITTED BY YOUTH.
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 LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 31.-An alleged confession duplicating himself in 6 series of crimes reaching from Chicago to the Pacific coast, among them the robbery of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad station agent at RaVensWood d suburb of Chicago, on Nov. 24 was made today ac- cording 10 the police by Kenyon G. Peterson. 21 years old who walked into the police station and asked to be taken into custody.
 Disappointment over his inability to make 5000 a month through crime" was the reason given by Pe terson for ,surrendering himself the police said He claimed he was the son of a business man of RaXenSwood
 He claimed also he robbed \the Ca thaY in Chicago a few days after the Ravenswood holdup In his confess sion he admitted the police said passing bad checks in Waterloo la, and in various Pacific coast cities, for amounts ranging from small sums up to $66G7. The latter amount, the police said, is the sum he claimed to have paid by check in San Francisco for one-third interest in the Hass- Ter Coast Sales company for which he produced bill of sale.
 Peterson said he came to Los An gelos Christmas day from San Diego, after leaving at Coronado, Cal, q large hotel bill. He registered at a hotel here under the name of r. C. Carlton, where he gave check. which the police said he admitted was worthless, and then surrendered. 1 Peterson claimed he served with the Illinois national guard on the Mexican border, but was given a dis ability discharge when he fell and broke his hip
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- f19DPy NeW feafJ- LAWSON SAYS GAN CONVINCE WILSON
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 BOSTON, Dee. 31.-An offer to con- vince President Wilson in an hours interview of the wisdom of suggest ing to congress an immediate in- vestigation of the stock market manipula tions of the last two years. is contained in a letter from Thomas ". Lawson, of this city to Congress- man Robert l.. Henry, chairman of the house committee on rules, made public tonight. The letter, which l., in response to the congressman's re- quest for Information as a basis for an inquiry into q rumored leak from Washington 10 Wall treet in connec- tien with the peace note of President Wilson asserts that an investigation woIld disclose the operations of a great false news maker" aiming at the complete befuddling of tho American people. to the real vitals of the hour.'
 In .the letter Mir Lawson renews previous statements that the so-called leak of las. week was one of a series through which he says: "The Amer i icen people were robbed of hundreds of millions of their savings, and a particular few beneficiaries scored some sixty odd millions of direct Under. some of which was split with important people" Other simila leaks are coming, the letter predicts.
 The letter suggests that congress ,api9oint a committed of investigation with powers and that the committee begin it's investigation at once in New York before books papers and other Ter ords can be destroyed.
 The result, according to the letter might be sudden drop in tLe cost of living and the complete exposure of the man who said to Germany give me fifty millions of margins and IT end the war by making it impossible fol the allies to finance themselves {. of his trip to the emperor for the purpose of perfectirg of his scheme If the return in an undersea boat o1 forty milliOns of American securities: of the mashing of the market and the dividing of the profits of over fifty millions and the beginning of 2 new smashirg lead campaign"
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his home on South Seventh avenue
 Peterson mysteriously disappeared one night. after shouts and evidences of fight were heard in Faiths shack. The two men had been living together for several months and Peterson was known to have had a little money. IL was known that due to Peterson's 8 weakened condition, Faltin has been able from time to time by coercion to obtain enough money from him with which to purchase a team and~a few farm implements.
 According to the story told by Ital- ian neighbors living near Faltin and Peterson, about twelve o'clock one night, there was sudden cry from Faiths shack, sounds of scuffling, and then all was quiet The next morning a pool of blood was found on Faiths porch. and in answer to inquiries. Fal- tin claimed that several ruffians had entered the house during the night, and in an argument, over who was to have first use of irrigation water coming through the ditch, one of the unknown men hit Peterson on the head with an iron bar. Faltin claimed that he es- caped by running out into the yard. The sheriffs office was notified, and a search for the body was made. In the meantime FaltlH nad been arrested ana lodged in jail, charged with Petersons s murder. After several days search, Peterson's body was found buried un- der a pile of manure short distance from Faiths shack.
 At the trial, Faltin told a wierd tale of an Italian named Nick" and an un- known man coming into his place and demanding that Faltin allow them to use the irrigation water at once. He claimed that he refused, and in the ar gument which followed, the unknown Italian picked up an iron bar, and hit Peterson over the head. F'altin stated that he broke away from the pair. and dashed out of the yard and down the road. He then hitched up his team, and came into town. although he did not notify the police of the attack. When he returned, he claimed that the body had disappeared.
 Faltin was convicted of first degree murder, and was sentenced by Judge Phillips to be hanged. Six times For mer Governor Hunt reprieved Faltin, saving his neck from the moose. Final ly the people of the state became eXas- perated at the action of MT. Hunt, and voted to establish a board of pardons and paroles. taking the power to save the murderers away from him.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
-IHappy New Year)- MAR |S CAUSE IF HIGH LIVING COST
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 NEW YORK, Dec 31.-Although in- numerabie domestic causes are cited as having contributed to the steady in- crease in the cost of living in recent years the most recent rise in price is attributed in large measures to the Flu rOpean war, according to a report sub mittedftO Governor Whitman today by the Weeks investigation committee the -OvernOr's market commission and the mayors food supply committed The creation of q state market depart ment of proper size, scope and pow er," and of departments of similar character in the cities of the state. are urged as "a matter of vital immediate necessity"
 The vast quantities of foodstuffs shipped to Europe the report says, have materially reduced the supply in this country. In first nine months of 1914, exports of breadstuffs amounted to SIP, ,000.000 in the first nine months of 1916 the breadstuffs exported amounted to $337 900, 900. Similar com parisons are given with reference to other products. It is also pointed out that while the production of potatoes in the United States this year has been S00,00O, 900 bushels. exports amounting to 2,700.000 bushels were recorded to October l.
 Other factors which have contributed to the high cost of living are enumer- ated. in part, as follows:
 Lack of proper transportation and distribution facilities. Waste of time and money in dupli- cate delivery, and order service
 The increasing tendency of young men and young women to leave the farms for the cities
 Insufficient appropriations for agri- cultural education and research. Loss of livestock through disease which might be overcome bv the in auguratiOn of a veterinary service along the lines of that in practice in
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of the members believed it should re- main a purely personal matter with the governor-and have done all they could to aid him.
 It is inferred that Hunts continued disregard of the advice of the party leaders, and of their help in everything except the raising of money for his contest, has stung to the quick More than merely the chairman and secre- tary Of the committee are said to be concerned in the action resulting in the despatch of the call for the January 10 meeting. It is certain that since the governors announcement Saturday that he would not step down, he has incurred the displeasure of many of the rank and file of not only the party but of that peculiar section of the cleo torate best described as the follower of the Hunt issue. These, needless to say include many laborites, especially the radical ones, who really belong to several parties but unite in support of their issue and the man whom they deem to express it.
 The loss by Hunt of the support of the democratic party as Q party, and the impairment of his usefulness to
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FALTIN MAKES \ ESCAPE FROM
 INSANE ASYLUM
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Faltin had rolled other of the bed clothes and his coat into d shape re- sembling that of a body. This form was plainly discernible by the watch man making his regular rounds
 One hundred dollars reward for the capture and return of Faltin was of fered yesterday bv Dr A. c. Kingsley. superintendent of the hospital Dr. Kingsley said that if the board of con- trol declined to approve this reward. he would pay it from his own pocket. Late last night pr. Kingsley left for Flor ence in an automobile to secure a pie ture of Faltin which will be used in issuing circulars, descriptive of the fu- gitive and offering the reward for his capture.
 Faltin is described as being five feet three and one-half inches in height and weighs 165 pounds. He is 42 vears old He is very heavy. short and stocky particularly through the chest He has several small scars on the head, one on top of the head being particularly mo- ticeable. He is round faced, smooth shaven, quite bald, such hair as he has at the sides of his head being of a deep brown color He is of German descent and while speaking good English has decided accent. He wore heavy tan shoes, blue overalls blue shirt, cotton flannel underclothing and a cap of brownish color He wore no coat, but may have secured one after making his escape.
 Faiths Criminal Career
 William t'altin probably has crim- inal career behind him as long and as bloody as any one man ever confined within the walls of Q iail or prison in Arizona. Coming to this state several years ago from Nevada, where it is thought that he had been in trouble. he first became known to the authorities of Yavapai county It is said though it was never proven, that he went on a trip with prospector into the hills to be gone several months. Faltin came back with his companions possessions, and told tale of accidental death. He disappeared shortly, after securing. possession of quite a sum of money be- longing to his companion.
 The next glimpse caught of him was in Phoenix. He was arrested for the murder of Carl Peterson a sick man, who he had befriended and taken into
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NORTH AND SOUTH
 PRAYING FUR UNION
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 BALTIMORE. Dec. 31.-Methodists of the north and south. including the fifty commissioners who are here to consider plans for union of the two branches of the church. knelt together in Old Trinity church just as the new year was ushered in, to pray that they may become "one people again in Christ"
 The church, which is the oldest Southern Methodist church in Balti- more. had been packed since 9:3O D. m, and the spirit voiced in prayer, sermon and hymn was one of faith. one origin, one creed. one mission and ore church.
 The sight of the commissioners, in cluding ten bishops and forty of the leading ministers and laymen in the two churches, kneeling in unison of spirit at a common altar, while the two senior bishops, Earl Cranston and Warren A. Candler, led in prayer for the hastening of the union, so affected some of those present that they raised q great shout.
 As this congregation prayed, other congregations throughout the United States and wherever Methodist mis- sions have penetrated, were praying for the same consummation of the joint commissions conference.
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organized labor. it is thought will leave him in a much less strong position with his hitherto fanatical support.
 It has been said that during the primary campaign, and on the an- nouncement of his victory, Hunt lost many of the rank and file of democ- racy, who later G2,000 to II, 600 some say) voted for Campbell.
 The repudiation of the governor by the party will be, then the next step in what some political observers de- clared yesterday meant the downfall of the man who has swayed the poli- cies and the powers of the newest state for five years. and those of the territory more than a generation.
 In connection with the developments yesterday, the fact that Secretary Powers joined with Chairman Stone man in calling the meeting, created a wave of surprise that was but little less engulfing than the original an- nouncement. During the campaign for the nomination, Powers had been one of the hottest Hunt partisans in Maricopa county. and it was agreed that he was probably to be awarded something pretty rich in the way of an appointment. But yesterdays work tended to show Powers as more of party man than a Hunt man.
 Another extremely lively factor in Hunts campaign, on learning of his reported intention of remaining in office, whether or no. is reported to have expressed his intention of coming out flat-footed against the governor and to have been dissuaded Dy a rela- tive who happened to be receiving at that time pretty heavy pay envelope as Hunt appointee.
 The more forward looking demo- crats are not aiming to be hampered in the future by an intra party fight on the head of the ticket. such as characterized the election of blessed memory and it's preliminaries. For this reason, it is believed that instead of Hunt dropping the party overside, in his conduct both of office and of his contest. the party will drop him, so as to enter the next gubernatorial ! fight without him as d complication.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01

Prime Rbes of Beef jus-Yorkshre Pudding anded Caulower Ia
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A year ago last November, Faiths last reprieve had expired, and the day for his execution was at hand. All was in readiness for the execution. The board of pardons and paroles was at the prison, representatives of the press were present, and the rope had been stretched ready for the occasion. At the last minute, Warden Simms took matters into his hands, and declared that the prison physician had given him a written statement saying that Faltin was insane, Acting under a statute which forbids the hanging of insane men, Simms refused to gQ on with the execution.
 A trial was held few weeks later at Florence, to inquire into Faiths san itv. Attaches of the prison. the sher- ifs office of Maricopa county, those who had known Faltin in the past, and reporters who had interviewed him on the day he was to be hanged were
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called as witnesses.
 After a trial lasting several days, Faltin was declared insane, and as there was no place to keep him at the prison, he was turned over to the sup erintendent of the state hospital for the insane
 It was freely predicted at the time he was taken to the hospital that he would escape. He is credited with be- ing one of the most dangerous crimi- nals known in the history of Arizona, one who will not hesitate to kill to gain his ends
 It has been said that Faltin was con- victed of murder in Alaska prior to coming to the United States. soldier who had seen service there. stated at the time of his last trial, that he was positive he had guarded Faltin while he was being held for murder at a military post. He escaped from jail on that occasion
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Meanwhile Field Marshal

Meanwhile, Field Marshal ron Mackensen's army continues pushing north toward the Danube. The east eln flank has thrown back the Rus sians from the Braiia Bridgehead. while in Dobrudja the Teutonic line has been driven closer to Matchin. across the river from Braila. Here the Russians have been forced to give up 2 point of support east of the town
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-(i1appy New Year)- SLOVENIAN AND POWERS ISSUE
 MEETING CALL

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HOTEL ADAMS Phoenix, Arizona. Special New Years Dinner Monday, January 1st, 1917
 to p.m
 Lobster Cocktail Surprise Queen Olives Salted Almonds Celery Branch Green la Boullon Sauce Holandaise
  Pate of a la Creme de Mint Punch
 Fancy Waters Prime RiOes of Beef Yorkshire Pudding Candied Caulflower la Cream Turkey-oyster ressng-cranDerry Sauce Sucking Pig-Ceery Dressng-Baked Apple
 
 Cold Asparagus a a Vinagrette camembert Cheese Crackers New Plum Pudding and Cider Pumpkin Pie Hot Fruit-Nuts Rasins After Dinner Mnts Fancy
 Demi Tasse One Dollar and Fifty Gents Per Plate Make 1911; ask for Dining Room.