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Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
THE ADVENTURES OF MIR.
 SQUANCY
Ls Mister editer,

Mister editer,
 I'm kinder gittin bak into the ole ways an kin now eet in the kitchin. Nam haint got much to say ez she is to bizzy to pay much atenshun to me. I wuz waukin roun kinder aimlis yistiddy an went down U the rode Thar wuz a ottymibile feller workin like killin snakes trylh to git his masheen outn the mud He had druv a iren pin in the rode ahed an he he'd fastened to hit kind ov bully like fixin an he wuz hichin on to the ottymoblle to pull hissef out. like the rest uv em he wuz cussin mad an he tole me suthin thet took root in my memry an growed. he sed he wuZ goIn to git the law onto the feller thet let the water git on the rode. Thet kinder skeert me @ little an l se2, sez i, Wat kin the law do to feller for thet. An he sez sez he. Hit kin jist brake hit off in him fer six months in jale fer each offense. was ankshus about thet. I begin to figger mentally, thet i mite git be- hine the barz fer about yeers an half ef al these ottymobile fellers | thet got stuk wuz to go alter me. I knowed wat hit meens to be put in jale fer i had six months uv &it | in ole Arkansaw fer liftin a chickin thet wuz fllish enuf to roost on the fense in ezy reechin distance frum the rode. I new i must lux into l this.
 Then 1 went to the house an wuz hitchin up to go to town wen Nam l cum out an sez sez she, Whar air l yu goin Si? I sez to town, an she sez, Yu aint got no biznis thar. Yes l i hev sed i, very important biznis. l She sez sez she, Don't bring enny moor likker bak heer CT don't no what ile do to yu. How kin Nam wen yu took al uv my mummy wen yu clened my close? Hit wuz wurth hit, sez she, an off druv to Fenix. Wen got to town, i see thet same polytishun looking feller thet steered me, to the way to git thet port-olive likker an I sez to him, sez i, Kline Fren wat kin they do to fellel thet lets water git out on the roles? He sez thers a law agin hit but hits agin good polytiks to enforce hit. nobody ever lales a farmer fer errigatin the rodes. Yu go an see the kounty supervisors at the kort L4ouse an one uv them will tel yu.
 So I wint to the kort house an wuz directed to the offs uv the su- pervisers. I wuz kinder onsertell about wat to do an opened the dore kinder eesy but ez as soon got my nose in the door up hops a wei dressed man an ez he cums forrid he holds out his hand an sez Cum rite in an take a cheer. He waves me to a big stuffed cheer thet made yu feel like yu wuz goin to bed wen yu set in hit. Then he sez smilin an lookin plesent Wat kin do fer yu Brother? I sez sez My name is
 Squancy an I'm farmin on the
 rode. Wen I sed thet he hopps up agih an eiummin aroun the table he
 takes my hand agin an he sez Shake
 MT. Squarlcy. I'm wun uv the super
 visers an I want to say thet i've bin
 reedin yUlre letters in the Repub
 likin an hit makes my bud bile tu
 heer how them gosh durned ottymo-
 bile fellel's hes bin bullyraggin yu. An with thet he brot his fist down on the ta.bel with sich a bang thet
 he upsot the ink bottel. Sez he haint goila to stan fer hit. I'm goir
 to git tho law alter them cussis fe
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10

NORTHERN ITALY, Saturday Dec. S. The battle of Asiago is virtually suspended with the enemy checked, if not defeated, in his main design of breaking through to the Brenta valley and the plain a few miles below, al- though he succeeded in advancing his lines a short distance when the Italians fell back to new positions.
 These positions guarding the Fren- zela and Gadena passes have success fully resisted all enemy efforts, and the Italians on the steep heights on each side of the passes rain down ar tillery and rifle fire and release huge boulders every time the enemy forces try to get through.
 This has continued until the Italians seem reasonably assured of holding the passes and compelling the enemy to
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10

forse the law wud never be elected
 agin. Every farmer thet hes bin hollerin fer good rodes wud vote agin him. But, sez jest fer the sake uv argument, Thar is moor voters amung the ottymobilists than the farmers. Yes, he sez, that is troo, but them fellers jist take hit al out gittin mad an cussin an don't do nuthin else. Thars no sich thing ez a ottymibile owners vote but yu betchure nek thar is a farmers vote an I know whar my bred is but tered. I see thet he wuz al rite alI thet I he'd nuthin to feer so I felt a heep moor ezzy in mind. I shuk his hand an tole him thet he he'd make one good solid vote. Holding
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
SPRING RATTLE

After the car has been in continuous service for a long period, certain amount of wear develops in the spring bolts, since the action of the springs is constant This wear results in a most annoying rattle, which is es- pecially noticeable in going over rough places. It may generally be removed by wrapping thin sheets of metal around the bolts and then replacing them in their mountings in spring and bracket. Of course the best way is simply to discard worn set of spring bolts and replace them by new ones.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
GOMPERS ATTACKS
 BURLESON REPORT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Samuel Gomners, president of the American Federation of Labor, issued a state ment tonight attacking Postmaster General Burlesons recommendation that postal employees be denied the right to organize and affiliate with the federation. He said the federation was prepared to resist any effort to put the recommendation into effect.
 ITO deny the right of postal employees to organize" said the statement, lis to make a mockery of our faith in de- mocracy. If autocracy is harmful to the morals of our alien enemies abroad, then let US not introduce a species of it into our largest federal institution by attempting to disfranchise indus trially the army of postal workers"
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10

speedin. Then I sez, kinder laffin. They haint speedin much on my seckshun uv the rode. An then l sez sez Is thar law agin gittin water on the rodes? He sed Yes thar is but hits ded letter. His contrary to good polytiks to apply hit. Why. sez he, Eff we arristid al the farmers thet lets the water git on the rodes, ez we cud in the law, weed hey to enlarge the Jale about ate times an the expense uv feedin them farmers fer ther terms
 in jale wud bust the kounty treas- ury Then again, he sez, thar wud
 be no crops razed next yeer. But the very wurst part uv hit wud be. thet the supervisor who Wud en-
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10

services were suspended today.
 The second storm appeared to have about filled the cup of public sorrow to overflowing.
 The first thought was for six hun dred persons in tents and in damaged buildings which were not secure against driving rain. Relief efforts were redoubled for the committee re- alized that the problem was growing greater.
 An appeal to the people of Canada for from S20,000,00 to s25, GOO for
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10

on to my hand an pattin me on ths bak he led me to the dore an sed, Good lux an cum agin MT. Squancy. Walsir I felt cocky alter thet con versashun. 1 determined thet Ide take nuthin moor off in enny uv them ottymobile fellers. Thar wuG be no moor bluffin me. Wen got home Nam sees me smilin an she wuz shure i he'd suthin to drink but new she wud git fuled this time. She looked me over suspishus like fer sum time but giv up ri- nially an went to wurk.
 Vel heer she cums with the kids so ile hey to lay Writin Moor later.
 Yoores trooly,
 SIMON E. SQUANC1.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
Denand Salary Increase

CLEVELAND, Dec. 9.-Demanding a salary increase of 25 per cent, double pay for overtime and une recognition of seven hours night work as the equivalent of eight hours day work fifteen hundred postal employees formed a permanent organization at a mass meeting here today.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
French Forces PIaced

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN ITALY, Saturday, Dec. S.-(By the As sociated Press) = Protected by their own artillery fire, and whenever pos sible, under cover of night, the French forces have gradually taken over their allotted positions on the Italian front and today face the Austro-G Germans in full strength.
 The French began the task of talk ing over their sector, with the deter imitation to do this as far as possible unaided and they brought up their own batteries and placed them in DO. sition before single infantry con- pany advanced. Consequently it was under the shelter of the French and not an Italian barrage fire that the troops finally began slipping into the 1 lines they now occupy.
 These French troops are thoroughly | familiar with all kinds of fighting, both in the mountains and in the plains, as they are among Frances best and they have taken up their po- sitions in full confidence that they cannot be dislodged This has been tremendously heartening and inspir- ing to the Italians retiring for rest and Y reorganization.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
WIND ANR RAIN
 HINDER WORK OF
 RESCUE IN HALIFAX

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Arizona republican., 1917-12-10

look for another line of approach.
 An exceptionally large air raid was carried out yesterday with a fleet of 1oo alrplanes, including Italian light and heavy squadrons. The huge fleet flew, low, scattering more than 2.O0O bombs, which caused extensive dam age Tn the northern sector where the enemy is assembling forces and SUD- ples Troop trains were scattered. railway depots destroyed and munition piants blown up. Large fires marked the route of the raiders. indicating the extent of the destruction.
 1t will be cheering news to the al lied world that allied endorsements nave taken their place on the front and are today occupying trenches in the battered positions held by Italian troops, now relieved for a needed re- spite.
 The British position is around the heights of Montello, on the upper Plave, where the batteries on the nelghts are already in action and rifle ire answers the steady sniping from across the river. The French position cannot as yet be indicated, but it is an equally important sector.
 The formalities of transfer have been Tn progress for the past week and now are definitely accomplished, when the Italians saluted the British flag and the tommies cheered the men in gray as they went for their we'll earned rest.
 This transfer is significant.
 First: It is visible evidence of allied unity not alone in conference but on the firing lines.
 Second: It is the infusion of new blood, new life, new spirit at a timely moment. The Italians have done won uers in resistance in the last month. but there is limit to human endur- ance, and the arrival of new men, ma terials, supplies and guns brings reas- surance as well as needed relief.
 Third: The extent of the transfer is considerable. The Italian front, from the mouth of the Piave to the Swiss frontier, is about 150 miles. About one third of this is inactive, but one hun dred miles of front along the Piave and the northern stretch is feeling the con- tinuous pressure of the enemy forces. The Italians still guard considerable portions and are meeting the brunt of the attacks in the north.
 One of the results of the transfer is the grounds for confidence it inspires for the future. But the commanders and men of the endorsements are manifesting no spirit of coming to save the day, as they give full credit to the Italians for their heroic resistance and say that they come in performance of a single duty-to assist the Italians.
 Besides their powerful material, they bring the benefit of three years ex- perience on the hardest fighting fronts of France. All this counts for restored confidence and from Venice to Ire vizo the people are breathing easier for they know that the English, with the Highlanders, Welsh, Irish and colonials and French are now on the actual fighting front.
 Reports from the north show that the situation in that direction has not materially changed, with the new Italian line holding well.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
ITALIAN FRONT IS ADAMANT WITH
 ALLIES AIDING

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
Big German Force
Still Faces Russia
Slacs Aiding Allies BY Keeping
Many Decisions From
Other Fronts.
iBy Associated, prcss.1

WASHINGTON. November Mot
withstandlng Withdrawals OF German
troops from the Russian front for the
Italian campaign. there still are lat
German, Austrian, Turkish and Bull
garian divisions facing the Russian
army.
The Russian embassy announced to-
day that 1t has received from General
Dcssino. representative OF the Russian
army with the British headquarters,
the following figures on the strength
OF the Austro-Gcrman troops on the
eastern front:
-Four German infantry divisions and
three Austrian infantry divisions have
been withdrawn from Koumanla and
Gnlicia Immediately prior TO the attack
on the Italian front. AT the same time.
German divisions have been trans
ported from the French front.
The total quantity of enemy troops
which Is being maintained at present
against the Russian armies are: eighty
six Infantry and ten cavalry German
divisions; thirty-three infantry and
eleven cavalry Austrian divisions. and
seven Turkish and Bulgarian infantry
divisions, making a total of l47 enemy
divisions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
KNOWN AS GOLD FOX" WHILE
PREMIER OF BAVARIA

AMSTERDAM. November 2.--The
"old fox" is the sobriquet by which
Count Won IicrtlinG is known in Ba-
vara according to the Berlin TaGe-
batt. The descriptive name. the news
paper SAYS was given TO the count be-
cause Of the hack stairs" methods
that have characterized his i've and-a-
half-ycars Eavarian premiership.
Little is expected from Won iiertling
in the direction of internal reforms.
the 'racchlatt declares. He always OPP
posed pariiamcntarism, although he
acted like n parliamentary minister
Won il"rtling has not felt the spirit
Of the new era. the newspaper says
in conclusion. but "his philosophical
spirit long recognized that this war
must end otherwise than by anneXa-
tions and the war indcmnities that
characterized small wars in the past.
He is pcrmcatcd by the spirit that is
to bring about Il new order of things
in regard to the mutual relations be-
tween the nations Of the world"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
LAST FORMAL nINDRANCE
TO HIS APPOINTMENT
tBy Associated Press. ]


BERLIN, November (ria London).
The Berlin newspapers. without ex-
ception, concedc the appointment of
Count Won IIcrtling as German imperial
Chancellor, and anticipate his accept
ance OF the post. 1t is stated that
King Ludwig of Bavaria. in response
to Emperor Williams request. has re-
leased Count Won HertlinG from the
post of Prime Minister OF Bavaria, and
thus removed the last formal him
drance to his appointment 10 the
chancellorship.
The Gcrmania says that Won HertlinE
will return to Munich within few
days for the purpose of terminating
the tenure OF his office there. and will
be back in Berlin by the middle of the
month. when it is expected the Reich
stag will rcconvene in advance of the
d;ae originally set. The new Chan
ccllor, it is presumed. will then de-
velop hts program In response TO an
Interpolation and receive vote of
confidence from the majority parties
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
TROOPS GUARD OIL STORES
$500 Men Patrol in Fields Near Hous-
ton Where HiE Strike
Il On.

HOUSTON. TEXAS. November g
United States troops are tonight
guarding Immense stores OF oil for the
American and allied navies against
possible damage by tho l.s75 workmcn
who arc on strike in the Humble and
Sour Lake oil fields. No violence has
been reported.
The soldiers aro heavily armed. and
are equipped with wireless apparatus
u be able to cope with any possible
failure OF the regular telegraph SER
vice.
The troops number about $500. All
saloons in the affected districts have
hLcn closed by military order.
The life OF the nation depends upon
the navy being supplied WITH OIL" said
Er!gadicr General II n. Todd. Jr., act
ing commander. This is not case
OF capital against labor. hut matter
al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
INQUEST OVER MOTHER
AND SON KILLED BY TRAIN
Excessive Charges to Soldiers Raises
Ire of Retail Mcrchnnts'
ASSOcintiOn,
1.-THE Times-Dispatch Bureau.


PETERSBURG. VA, November AN
inquest was held this afternoon by
Coroner Crockford and n jury on the
body Of young william T. Wynn, who,
with his mother. Mrs Lucy NJ. wynn,
Of Brunswick County, was killed last
night by having their automobile
struck by Scaboard Air Line train,
near Dewitt. in Dinwiddic County, at
crossing. The only witnesses e1-
amned were the engineer and The fire.
man of tho train. Their evidence was
10 the effect that they did not know
whether the engine ran into the auto
mobile, or the automobile into the en-
zine. The car was smashed and the
inmates thrown out Mrs. Wynn's neck
and limbs were broken, and her death
was instant. Young Wynn had his
skull fractured and was otherwise in
jured The jury found that his death
was caused by Il fractured skull, re-
crlrcd in the accident.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
CALLED ON TO FURNISH
$4,000 CHRISTMAS Gifts
Potomac Division OF Red Cross Has
It's Allotment Increased
From 10000.
GO TO OUR MEN IN FRANCE
Favor Uniform Purchases Through
Local Committee Rather Than In
discriminate Giving OF Articles
That May Not Prove Suitable.

Motion to furnish cash and have all
Christmas packages for soldiers filled
through committee named by the
was passed by Il unanimous vote at a
meeting OF the Richmond Chapter Of
the American Red Cross Society yester-
day afternoon in the auditorium OF the
Chamber OF Commerce building. 1t was
decided that this method would be
more satisfactory than that Of having
the packages Unfortunately filled by
individuals. Emphasis was laid on the
desire OF The soldiers for things 20 eat
and tobacco to smoke. rather than un-
essential trinkcts and other poorly Sc
lcctcd presents.
It has been found that $1,000 Christ
mas packages for the American SOL
dicrs will be required OF the Potomac
Division Of the Red Cross Society. in
stead OF $4,000. the first allotment. or
this number the allotment assigned
Richmond is 1000 No packages shall
cost more than $3.50. including the
khaki handkerchief. in which the other
articles must be wrapped.
MANY ORGA NIZATIONS
HAVE PLEDGED SUPPORT
Besides numerous individual offers,
organizations have promised packages
as follows: Colonial Danes, 100; st.
Paurs Church. 100: Ashland Auxiliary,
so; Powhatan branch, so; Equal Suf-
frace League, so; Beth Ahabah. Sc: ST.
Andrews Annex. 80; Park Place Metho-
dist Church Auxiliary. 25: Charles City
branch, "A; Barton Heights Methodist
Church Auxiliary, TO-
1t is desired to have these packages
ready by November 10. Any one de-
string 10 help can get information from
Miss Grace Neal. Red Cross hcaduunr-
tors. Fourth and Grace Street; Mrs An
drew Christian. 2o4 West Franklin. or
II. G. Roykin. 2i6 Shafer Street.
The following articles arc suggested
as appropriate for Christmas presents:
khaki-colorcd handke rchiet, twenty
seven inches square. for container:
writing paper pad. abou, 7x10 inches:
envelopes. pencils. postnls. book Tin
PAPER corers); scrapbook. homemade.
containing good story. some jokes.
etc; knife. such rs Boy Scouts use:
mirror tstccD: ndkcrchicfs (khaki-
col"red). nccktics. mouth organ. Rcd
cross checkcrboard. playing cards
other games electric torch. compass.
tobacco. pipe and pipe cleaners. cigar
III" papers. water tiEht rnatchhox
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
GET COAL RATE ADVANCE
West Virginia Public Service Commits
sion Grants Application of
Twelve Railroads.
Nv Associated Press

Ky Associated PresSl
CHARLESTON. W. VA, November ,.
The public service commission late
to-day entered an order allowing the
applications OF twelve, railroads oper-
ating in West Virginia for permission
to put into cgcct coal freight sched-
ulcs providing for an advance OF APP
proximatcly II cents ton on intra-
state traffic. The order provides that
the new rates shall become effective
to-day for the period OF one year, or
until the further action of the COM
mission.
The advance WAS allowed as war
measure. it hcing the opinion OF the
commission that tho request for more
revenue was justified by present con-
ditions. Among the railroads that will
benefit by the increase are the Baiti-
more and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio.
Norfolk and Western and Virginian.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
"GEN." MELLOWES RELEASED
sim Rein Leader, Arrested for Con-
"pirncF to Defrnud Government. l..
Required TO Give 81 500 Bond
| by Associated Press

NEW YORK. November CLAN.
eraI Liam Mellowes. 4 Sim Fein lead
er. said TO have commanded "A force Of
700 men In the Irish rebellion OF 1910
ana recently arrested here on a charge
OF conspiracy to defraud the govern
nicht' was released from the Tombs
prison to-day on $1,000 bail.
Mellowes. who is being held for ,ba
grand jury. Is accused Of having rep.
resented himself as an American citi.
zen in an effort to obtain n scamnn.s
certificate under the mans of Patrick
Donnelly."
Ioincident with the arrest. DR.. Pat
rick McCarton. another SIM tein ,ant
er and alleged associate OF NeiInrns
was taken from a steamship at Halt
TAX by the British. McCarton. Federal
agents assert was trying to max. his
way back TO ireland. with the intern
"i ionentinE another revolution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-03
SPECIAL TERM OF COURT 4
TO TRY CASTOR B. MEANS
Governor Beckett Orders Extra ses-
sion to Convene Before Judge
Clino on November 20.
CHANGE OF VENUE DENIED
State Thercupon Asks Delay In Com
mencing Trial That Special Veniro
May he Drawn-Defense Presents
A1ldavits That Fair Trial Possible.
Thy Associated Press


RALEIGH. n. c.. November Gov
ernor Beckett to-day ordered a special
term Of Cabnrrus County Cour, for
November 26 to try the case OF CASTOR
Is. Means. charged with the murder of
Mrs. Maude A. King. and selected
Judge Cline to preside at the hearing.
CASTOR Means was sent back to tho
Caharrus County jail here tonight to
await special term OF Superior Court.
Means was remanded to Jail after
Judge Cline had refused the States
request for change of venue. but
granted the States plea for moro time
TO prepare for trial.
The time Of holding the trial caused
much discussion. The State contended
IT would take several days to assemble
witnesses from distant States. and the
prosecution could not proceed before
next Tuesday. The defense declared
1t was ready to go to trial. Az the
present session Of court ends next
week. II was decided to bring the case
TO trial laXer. The term OF court for
Rowan County. fixed for the week Of
November &c. has been annulled.
Assistant District Attorney Doolins,
OF New York, and several New York
detectives. witnesses for the State. left
here to-day for Spartanburg, 8. c..
where Governor Whitman Is visiting
the New York troops at Camp Wads-
worth. Ths States witnesses from
Chicago. who appeared before the
grand jury. left to-day for their homes.
Arguments that the residence Of tho
Means family In Cabarrus County fer
100 years and local feeling alleged to
have been aroused by newspaper ar
ticlcs would prevent fair trial were
made by the State in opening arEu-
mcnt yesterday on the motion. after
Means had formally pleaded not guilty
TO tho charge on which he had been
indicted earlier In the day.
Tho defense asserted the family had
made as many enemies as friends hero:
that other newspaper articles had
caused prejudice against tho defendant.
and presented afI!davits from local
residents expressing the opinion that
a fair trial was possible here.