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Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
STATE LIBRARY
 HAS VAR BOOKS

The Arizona state library will soon have one of the most complete lists of books, official and otherwise, on the war, to be found in the world, accord ing to Con P. Cronin, state librarian, yesterday
 These books have been coming to us from every source" said Cronin. They include both fact and narrative, records and reports, both bound and in pamphlet, dealing with all sides of the war. We are not getting much liter ature now dealing with the war from the German side, but up until the time war was declared by the United States we had received a generous supply of German literature on the great conflict These books will not only be of inter est to those of this period, but will be a valuable collection to hand down to posterity.
 MT Cronin is also completing ar engagements with pr. J. A. Monk of the Southwest Museum of Los Angeles to secure valuable volumes dealing with Arizona. Dr. Monks collection is the most complete library of Arizona in eX- istence. Cronin explains that Dr. Monk has duplicates of some of the Arizona books and these are the books he ex- poets to add to the state library here.
 The state library has all the federal publications on the present war prep arations and a number of valuable mil ltary books for any who are interested
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
German Attack Futile

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM, Aug. G. CBv the Associated Press, precede day) A determined, but futile counter at tack delivered by the Germans against Hollebeke, and heavy artillery bom- bardments on both sides represent the main activity along the battle line in Flanders during the last "A hours, but the cessation of the rain and the re- appearance of the sun. which rapidly is drying out the water-logged roads in the fighting area, is the most import ant event. Further attempts by the Germans to regain at least part of the ground they lost in last Tuesdays on- slaught are looked for at various points along the wide front affected.
 In addition to the assault on Hom- beke the Germans also delivered a counter attack against a section of the left wing of the British army above Ypres during the night, after heavy ar tillery preparation but here also they were thrown back.
 The clearing of the weather to a point where infantry fighting on a much larger scale is possible finds the British firmly entrenehed throughout the entire length of the advanced po- sitions wrested from the Germans.
 The accounts of men engaged in the capture of Hooge indicate that the sece ond days battle in this section was made extremely severe and doubly try ing by the heavy rain that began the night before. Hooge itself was occu- pied wit hlittle trouble soon after the attack began, because the place had been so knocked to pieces by the Brit ish guns as to make it untenable The British attack began astrde the Menin road and the advancing troops had to make their way around BelleWaarde lake just north of Hooge, in order to reach the strong line of German oe- lenses along the Bellewaarde ridge which dominated this section This ridge was taken in hand tot hand fighting one hour after the offensive began The British inflicted severe cas- ualties and captured a number of pris- OnerS
 From here the British pushed on in to the swampy ground between the Belewaarde ridge and the Westhoeke ridge, still further east and along which runs the Frezenberg road. These latter positions were captured without much fighting and the British began to tOIlSO1udlc lltlilStIN tS dlOllB lilS llHe. No counter attacking of importance oc- cured on Tuesday. That night the rain fell in torrents and Wednesday morning, the troops were WalloWing in two feet of water and mud and in some cases were carrying on in water waist high.
 Under these trying conditions for the defenders. the Germans counter at tackled with a large body of troops but the British poured a heavy ma chine gun fire into the advancing lines and repulsed the attack. The Germans then turned heavy gun fire on the WesthOeke position and after a fierce preliminary bOmbardment again coun- ter attacked, but were unable to stand up under the heavy machine gun fire from the British positions. There was one space of fifty yards in this sectior
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
TRIAL OF HUN I
 APPEAL NOT UP BEFORE OCTOBER

Abstract of record in the Hunt Campbell case on appeal was filed in the supreme court yesterday. The ab- stract is 322 pages in length, printed and bound in pamphlet form. The case at the earliest cannot get on the cal endar and be argued or submitted be- fore October, say attorneys interested in the gOvernorship contest
 The abstract, filed with the court by Eugene $. Ives, F. c. Struckmeyer and l.. E. Whitney, sas counsel for for mer Governor Hunt will be followed within the next ten days by a brief. After the brief has been filed the Campbell side will have 30 days in which to file it's answer. After the answer has been filed the appellant will be given 20 days in which to reply to the answer of Governor Campbell. Then the case will be ready for set ting of argument, or it may be sub mitted without argument, provided both sides so agree.
 It took the Hunt people 90 days to prepare the abstract of record which finally reached the supreme court yes terday. In this record is included only those portions of the case heard in the superior court considered necessary to place the plaintiffs side before the su- preme court. The case is appealed to the supreme court on points considered in error by the Hunt people. The full title of the case is George w. F. Hunt versus Thomas E. Campbell.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07

of the British line which at one time contained virtually no troops, and the Germans, seeing this made a hurried advance to occupy it. One British Tommy with a machine gun stood off the entire attacking force and com pelled it to retire Since Wednesday. the Germans have made no further at tempt to regain this ground
 Canadians Advancing
 CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Aug. 6.-By the Canadian Press, Ltd )-Canadian troops made another successful advance last night which carried their outposts to the main line of the enemy's defense on the railway embankment to the west of Lens.
 The men of two Canadian battalions, in a flashing attack, captured a crater occupying a crosSroad to the east of Cite de Moulin, and a crater to the north, on the Lens -Lieven road which passes through Du Moulin.
 For several days the enemy had maintained strong posts in these era ters, from which harassing rifle and grenade fire was directed at our out posts line at night
 The attack for the most part was carried out with bombs, the approach being through maze of partly de- stroyed houses. When the bombs be- gan to fall the enemy did not stay to fight it out, but retired toward his main positions, leaving the craters to be incorporated in our advanced lines An attacking party then advanced to two tunnels known to be occupied by the enemy and bombed them, inflict- ing, it is believed, a considerable num- Der of casualties on the enemy.
 A break in the clouds has permitted a resumption of the artillery and aerial activity.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
LOYALT YLEAGUE OF AMERICA FOR
 STATE LAUNCHED
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Continued from Page One) committees as may be deemed neces- sary.
 Article II.
 Section 4. The membership of all loyalty leagues affiliated organizations shall be limited to loyal, male American citizens and such aliens as have de- clared their intentions to become citi- zens of the United States; provided, that no one shall become a member of the loyalty league who shall not be acceptable to a majority of the membership of the league for which application is made.
 Section 2. The executive committee may adopt bylaws consistent with this constitution which, when promulgated, shall be obligatory upon all subordl- nate organizations
 Section 3. The central organization shall be maintained by an assessment of one dollar (S1.00) per year upon each member of each local organiZa- tion. to be collected by each local or ganiZation and transmitted to the treas urer of the central organization.
 Section 4 Upon this constitution being read and approved by a majority vote of the local, organization. applica-
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
5|NGER'S SON
 |S IN QUANDARY

"lf can possibly avoid it, l don't want to fight against Germany" said Ferdinand Schumann, son of the noted singer, Schumann- Henk, to Governor Campbell, yesterday. "Al my peop;e and friends are in the German line, and simply do not know what to do. | am a naturalized American and have been drafted"
 Governor Campbell informed young Schumann that he was poweriess to intercede for him in the matter. He informed him of the federal law, plac ing the entire matter in the hands of several boards. local and district. Gov ernor Campbell said that when Madame Schumann- Heink was in Phoenix last winter she told him that one of her sons had not been heard from since early in the war. She said that when last heard from this son was serving aboard German submarine.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
The Waste of War

is terrible, but the waste of food in times of peace is colossal. Rich and poor alike eat tons of food that has little food value-and this useless food depletes ths, physical and mental powers. Shredded Wheat Biscuit is all food, prepared by a pro cess which makes every particle thoroughly digested. It is 100 per cent. whole wheat. Two or three of these Biscuits with milk supply the greatest amount of energy at lowest cost. Delicious with sliced bana- mas, berries or other fruits. You are invited to visit our new model, sunlit, sanitary factory at Oakland, Califor- nia.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07

Loyalty League as the "scability league refused their proffered assist ance and demanded of them that they devote their entire attentions to the l. w. w. and let the miners union strict ly alone"
 Secretary Smith also announced that he had requested members of his or sanitation "to have nothing to do with the loyalty league
 With his mind a complete blank and physicians admitting the probability that his reason will never be restored, Private John Mercouris, assaulted by an unknown assailant late Saturday night at Midland City, is at the Mi ami-Inspiration hospital today still in the stupor of semi consciousness in which he was found when discovered lying at the side of the road in a pool of blood
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07

front artillery duels have been in prog ress.
 Apparently the Russians are holding intact their line north of the Dniester, and Berlin reports the Russians are preparing to give battle to the advanc- ing Germans between the Dniester and the Pruth. The Russians. fighting viz oronsly, are retiring from the Pruth southWard to the Rumanian frontier.
 The changes in the German imperial cabinet and the Prussian ministry are not looked upon kindly by the liberal press of Germany Berlin newspapers agree that the old bureaucracy still is in power and that no step in the direc- tion of responsibility to parliament has been taken. Dr. von Kueh emann, the
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
SLAV RETIREMENT IN BUKOWINA IS
 NOW SLACKENING

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Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
1T
 BANK NEARER

Jesse L. Boyce, state bank controller, yesterday approved of plan to have the Parker Adjustment company take over the affairs of the Parker state bank which was closed several months ago, pending an adjustment of its fl- nancial affairs. At the time Boyce went to Parker and after an investiga- tion, decided to close the bank. The adjustment company is a forerunner of a new management for the bank, looking toward the resumption of bus mess.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
GATHER VICTIM
 IF CRUEL JOkE

The question of Ann's age having been long settled it now devoIves upon the natives to discover the age of Archibald Cater. Mir. Cater, who is and always will be recognized as young despite his years, has been called youth by no less person than Charles Van Loan. Mr. Van Loan went on rec ord in his latest contribution to the Saturday Evening Post in Major D. o. s." where he speaks of "young Major Archie Cater"
 The genial major yesterday was en- during the consequences of this noto- riety and an attempt is being made to kid him into birthday celebration.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
Globe to Springervine

Word has to the Automobile Club of Central Arizona regarding the road from Globe Sprngeve via Fort Apache 1t reported to be in good shape from Globe to the Saw but from the Sawm to the Black river it said only passab It said to be very rough throughout the last men toned stretch though work being done upon it to put in better condition
 While the Black river bridge not yet completed it is said that 1t IS far enough along that machines go with permission of those working upon the structure
 Fms route is very important for it cuts off many hun dreds of miles to those who touring eastward on trans continental journey.
 Autoss would do well to immediately inform themselves o road conditions before undertaking any trips at this time recent have very materially altered road conditions all parts of the state New information being sought by the auto cub with headquarters in the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Atheists should there and even then they have to send away to get exact information
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07

ninety days from the date of adop- tion; provided that the league by a three-fourths vote may make any al terations or amendments to the con stitution effective at once
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07

raw foreign secretary, is reported to be an opponent of the ruthless sub marine warfare.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-07
GLOBE GETTING OUT ORE; SHELTER IS
 SOON TO OPERATE

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Arizona republican., 1917-08-07

in the draft. These books may be bor- rowed from the library for a limited lime
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15
FUEL SHORTAGE IS
THREATENING HAWAII

Honolulu, T. H.. Oct. b. By
mail Hawaii Is threatened by a
serious shortage of fuel, which. in
deed. has already made itself felt
In the closing down OF some plants
that burned oil, and II is feared that
unless steps are taken to remedy
the situation. not only smaller in
dustries, but the sugar plants them
selves will be dangerously handi-
capped.
For manufacturing purposes. oil
is the fuel generally used in Hawaii.
Indeed, there is nothing else avail
able. There is comparatively little
wood. and all coal and oil has to be
imported.
The trouble Is that so many YES
sells have been taken of the run be-
tween Honolulu and the coast that
there are not enough left. particu-
larry tankers. to bring the fuel oil
that is needed.
The situation has been brought
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15
EYE WITNESS TELLS
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been lying in the shade of trees.
With them was one little baby still
alive The shade had shifted and
the burning August sun had fallen
on them and killed them. \ long
trench was dug beside the field
where these people were encamped.
The people themselves we're obliged
to dig and fill IT. As soon as one
died she was dragged to the trench. y
In January. 1916. DR.. Riggs said,
there we're ass 900 deported Armen-
ians in Mesopotamia, while in May,
1917. the most careful investigation
showed only 10000 survivors,
more than three quarters having
perished from famine. pestilence and
massacre in Is months.
The only bright feature Of this
terrible picture is the help that has
actually reached fraction Of these
people through relief funds from
Americas ever ready generosity" D."
DR. Riggs said In Harput We were
able to give daily rations of bread to
nearly 5000 widows and orphans.
II more money had come there were
90 900 within reach equally in need
Upon the rupture of diplomatic re-
lations, the Turkish government con-
fiscated our food supplies and many
of these people perished Of hun
ger"
Since then. however. Dr. Riggs
continued, arrangements have been
made to continue the relief work
through neutral agents who are dis
bursing the funds and supplies gath
cred through the American commit
tee for Armenian and Syrian relief
in New York City. The question OF
saving the remnant of the Armen'
ian race. he said. can be solved only
BY American generosity
The Armenian men are dead.
he said, "and the women have been
crushed and connot long survive the
terrible experiences through which
they have passed. But there are
400 900 orphan children, most Of
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15
Fssdiro the Srs,Is.


In France. where there Is q big de-
mand for snails. the small farms yield
a handsome profit. As many as 10000
'hrst quality" snails. the price Of
which In normal times averages about
Sl.sO n thousand. can be reared on
an acre OF land. says tie London Tit
Bits.
They need be fed only once a day.
preferably In the evening and. though
extremely voracious, are by no means
fastidious. After a fail Of rain. which
seems to sharpen their nppetites. bed
Of 10000 snails will soon demollsh a
barrow load OF cabbaees. They are
fed no, only on green stuffs. but on
wine dregs or bran soaked in wine, a
diet which Is supposed TO impart a spe-
cial flavor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15
Welohlng Common Air.

The weight Of air has often been test
ed by COMPRISING Il In reccptacles BY
the air pump. That It really has weight
when so compressed Il shown by the
fact that the weight OF the vessels is
Increased slightly by illing them with
compressed air and that such vessels
become specifically lighter" s soon
a. the air contained In them 10 er-
haustsi.
Many elaborate experiments on the
weight OF air have proved that one
cubic foot weighs 530 grains. or some
thing less than one and quarter
ounces. The above experiment on the
weight OF air Is supposed TO be made
at the surface OF the earth, with the
temperature at 20 degrees b, Heated
air or air at high elevation Is lighter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15
CUBAN REQ cross


ment departments and the Cuban
press.
The announcement the Red Cross
received from capitalists throughout
the island republic and the progress
made In assembling OF equipment
and the training OF volunteer work.
ers. lead the Red Cross oficlals to
believe that before the fund has
been completed. the unit viii be
ready for service. Cooperation,
which was recently inauguated be-
tween the Cuban and Ameriean Red
Cross officials. has helped make this
Cuban unit possible.
With upwards OF 100000 al
read In hand. In advance OF the
canvass for the million dollar fund,
various steps, some OF them unus-
ual In this connection are being
utilized to bring the fund to quick
completion. Each sugar 'ingenes, "
or plantation mill. In Cuba, has been
asked TO set aside $1,000 for the
Red Cross. and many Of them al.
ready have done 50,
4 national Red Cross tag day.
TO be observed In all parts OF the re-
public, Is likewise planned and, ac-
cordlng 10 the announcement Of
Nine. Menocal. workrooms have al
ready been opened. In the old Ha-
vana post once complete Red
Cross workshop is In operation with
electrically operated sewing ma
chimes. donated by Nine. Menocal
and Sonora Blanca de Marlt. wife OF
the Cuban minister OF war and navy,
Representatives OF the Cuban
press have donated space for the en-
terprlse. and today the Red Cross
flag In this city Is almost as fa-
mlliar as the national colors. In
struction In the making OF Red
Cross material Is being supervised
by Mrs. Carlton r. Kear. wife OF
the United States naval attache here
and Mrs. W G. Ames Of the Havana
branch OF the American Red Cross.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15
Harriman's Dream.

George Kennan. In an article In Asia.
the magazine published by the Ameri-
can Asiatic association. says that II he
had lived Z, II. Hartman probably
would have built railroad through
Alnska across Boring strait aud over
eastern siberia 10 connection with
,hs Siberian railway lie had his plans
well along when he died This would
have made II possible 10 20 by rail-
from Boston or Quebec 10 retrograd.
The first thing that suggests itself In
that connection Is what would have
been the effect of such n rnilrond uron
the world war; And Mr. KEENAN, all
swers 1t by saying that II Il had been
possible TO reach Petrograd In that
way In 1914 over road built and
equipped In the American way there
might have been no war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15

They say camel goes eight days
without water. The nrdiscu or water
bear ;:uc- six months without II some
times. Bu, he docsnt do 10 yolunta-
rily. In fact. 10 every outward appear
ancc lie dies during the drought Thls
little creature. microscopic h size. II
an lniGhitant OF water troughs and
similar places where moss Is apt to
grow. When II rains he is US happy ns
a clam In high water. but when there
Is no rain his sackllke body and four
pairs OF stubby legs dry up. aud the
closest examination under the micro
scope falls to show amy sign Of life.
But Il must he Unly nn exaggerated
forIl Of hibernatloii. for when the rain
comes again he wakes up aud starts In
enjoying himself
Which suggests the wonderful power
Of cllnging TO life shown By some crea.
lures. The four legs aud tail OF sala'
mander. one OF the small lizards. have
been cut of as many ns eight times.
only to grow out perfectly after each
operation. kansas City Star
A classified ad brings results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15

whom are begging their bread to-
day. The hope Of the future Is In
gathering together these remnants
and saving them for the seed OF the
future Armenian race. These chill
dren look to us today, II they can
be fed and housed and educated for
the next 10 years they can consti'
tute the leading progressive element
in the life OF a new Turkey as their
fathers did In the old"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-10-15

dollars OF notes issued in August OF
1916. OF the 81 million dollars OF
securities maturing in September,
IS million dollars is covered by rail-
road securities, Ave million dollars
by industrials and eight million dol
lars by public utilities companies.
The total production of all crops
according to the last federal esti-
mate will be nearly three per cent
above average. 10 OF the 40 crops
considered being above average.
two about average and 10 below
average. Thirty OF the IS states
show crop production above aver
age, three are average and 10 are
below average. The level of prices
paid to producers for the principal
crops decreased nine per cent dur
ing August
The total value of all crops grown
in the United States during 1917 is
estimated at 1s to Is billion dollars.
As II is safe to assume the farmers
OF the country will have at least
three billion dollars more income
than usual this year. we have here
most important factor in the stabi-
liking OF business and In the con
tinuance OF prosperity.