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Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
Contest For Mayorality
 Obscured by Dou b t
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 NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-One of the hitterest political campaigns in this ,ity's history came to a close tonight with the eyes of the nation looking to- ward New York because two of the four candidates for mayor have in Jected war issues which make the out come of tomorrow's election transcend m interest the usual local controver- sies.
 Mayor John Purroy Mitchell, fusion candidate for reelection, has to large extent subordinated his fight against Iamnlany Hall by asserting pro-Ger- man Influences were working to con- trol the election. and declaring him. Set in complete sympathy with Pres id'nt Wilson's policies.
 Morris Hillquit, socialist, has cam paigned openly as a peace advocate. He announced his refusal to purchase Liberty loan bonds and said frankly that his election must be construed as a mandate to the federal government to begin negotiations to terminate the. war
 John F. Hylan, democratic candidate. who has the support of Tammany Hall and the newspapers of William R. Hearst. has disregarded war issues as campaign material except thar he has resented imputations against his loyal " and has based his fight on attacks on the Mitchell administration.
 William NJ. Bennett has centered his cs'Ui paign on Tammany and the Nit clr3l regime
 The unique political situation in which the metropolis finds itself on the eve of it's first war time election in many years was frankly puZZling to- nlght even to veteran campaigners. counting the soldier votes, abroad and 5t many camps and .cantonments in America, it is predicted that approxi- inately 500.000 ballots will be cast. It was conceded that those of the men unuer arms, estimated at 60,00O, might swing the election.
 Three of the candidates devoted a herlod Of campaigning at Camp Upton Where many of New YOrk's citizens are UalnliIg for service abroad Hillouit was barred from speaking there. the nlheary authorities holding that ut- 1erSnces in opposition to the war Sh'uld not be permitted to be heard by tbe soldiers.
 Pre- election predictions of victory were made at the headquarters of al 4our candidates tonight, but the situ- atlon was generally conceded so uncer- tam that these statements were re- Sarded as having been issued for vhat effect they might have on the voters and because such predictions are cus. 5omary.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
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 WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The fact that German soldiers themselves ap pealed to Ambassador Gerard as the representative of Christian state to protest against atrocities and butch cries in which their commanders forced them to participate, will be disclosed in a forthcoming issue of a pamphlet by the committee on public informa ton, entitled German War Practices"
 One German soldier conscience stricken with the massacre of Russian prisoners, implored the American am bassador 10 protest and signed his letter "A German soldier and Christ ian.''
 Another. through the ambassador addressed his appeal to the American government against the butchery oi prisoners and signed his letter "A soldier and man who is no barbarian"
 This was the protest of German soldier an eye witness of the slaugh ter of Russian soldiers in the Masurian lakes and swamps:
 Tt was frightful heart -rending, as these masses of human beings were driven to destruction. Above the ter rible thunder of the cannon could be heard the heart-rending cries of the Russians: Oh. Prussians, Oh, Prus- siansl'-but there was no mersy Our captain had orders: the whole lot must die: so rapid fire As I have heard, five men and one officer on our side went mad from those heart-rending cries. But most of ,ny comrades and the officers joked as lle unarmed and helpless Russians shrieked for mercy while they were being suffocated in the swamps and shot down The or der was: close up and at it harder! for days afterward those heart-rending yells followed me and I dare not think of them or I shall go mad. There is no God: there is no morality and no ethics any more There are no human beings
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Nov. 5.-(By the Associated Press)-A small detachment of Amer ican infantrymen were attacked in the front line trenches early Saturday morning by much superior force of German shock troops. The Americans were cut off from relief by the heavy barrage in their rear. They fought gallantly until overwhelmed, solely by numbers.
 The fighting in the trenches was hand to hard. It was brief ana fierce in the extreme.
 As a result of the encounter three Americans were killed and four wound ed. A sergeant and corporal and ten men were taken prisoner.
 The following is a list of the casual ties:
 Killed
 Private Thomas F. Enright. sister Mrs. Mary Irwin, 6641 Promo street, Pittsburg, Pa
 Private James B. Gresham mother Mrs Alice Dodd, 1901 West Ohio street Evansville, Ind.
 Private Marie D. Hay, father Harry b. Hay, Glidden, Iowa.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
Mexicans CaU Foy Help
 Against Yaqui Indians

It was reported here that help was also being sent from northern Sonora to the troops of General Gales, who has a force engaged against the Va quis in the vicinity of La Colorado and Saqui Grande. It was reported that General Arnulfo Gomez, in charge of a detachment of the Gales forces, was shot through the lungs in a skirmish south of La Colorado and had been taken to a farm house when the main body of troops was defending it's posi- tion against the Yaquis.
 The Yaqui leaders, Morri Mattas and Chavez. are reported to have stated they would harm no one but Mexican soldiers. They have not molesteo American miners nor interfered with train operation.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
100000 PLEDGE CARDS
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WASHINGTON, Nov 5.-Belated re turns to the food administration today raised the total number of pledges re- ceived in last weeks intensive food pledge card campaign to well above seven million. Complete reports are expected to send the total to ten mil lion, the food administration goal for the week and extension of the cam paign through this week in most of the states probably will carry it well beyond that figure. California still leads the states with 446, ,562. From New York City 451, ,966 signatures have hepn raportpd
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
Description Of Imvasion
 Of Houston By Negroes

knees and fire. One shot blew my arm off" He held up the stump.
 Standing beside him on the porch, Drucks testified, stood Fred Winkler. his half brother, who was killed. The witness estimates there were S5 or 100 negroes. He said more than a dozen shots were fired into his home.
 Miss Marky Winkler described tue shooting which resulted in the death of one brother and the wounding of the other.
 Several other witnesses offered tes- timony of a similar nature.
 When court recessed tonight until tomorrow it was said there were more than one hundred witnesses from Houston yet to testify.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
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MORALES. Nov 5.-One hundred and fifty Mexicans and about fifty Yaquis have been killed during the last few days in the campaign against the Indians being waged in the mountains south of Sauqui Grande, according to word reaching Nogales today. Hos pitals in Hermosiilo. Guaymas and Alamos are said to be receiving many wounded Mexican soldiers.
 The Mexican garrison at Nogales Sonora. has been sent south to join troops under General Torres in the campaign. All idle men in Nogales were pressed into the military service fo accompany the soldiers, while a number of Mexicans employed here went across the line to join the expedi- tion.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
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 SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov 5.-How negroes of the 24th Infantry shot down persons in the streets, fired into their houses and in one instance aimed de- liberately at a member of a family who were on their front porch on the night of August 23 last, was told this after noon by Houston civilians at the court martial trial of 63 negroes charged with mutiny, murder and rioting.
 William Drucks testified that he came out on his porch and seeing soldiers marching past, called to a relative to turn on the porch light so he could see who they were.
 Immediately" Drucks testified, T saw three negro soldiers drop on their
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
The Cars Reauisitioned

WASHINGTON, NOV. 5.-Sufficient ears to transport 15OOO9 head of cattle from the drouth- stricken districts of Texas and southern New Mexico to ter lit1ry where there is ample pasturage and water have been requisitioned through the efforts of the food ad- ministration in cooperation with the commission on car service.
 Announcement was made today by the food administration that cattle al ready are moving into Louisiana, Mis- sissippi and other southeastern points, and into Oklahoma, Kansas and sec tions in New Hexico and Colorado where grass and water are abundant.
 To expedite the movement. local en- hargoes have been laid against the movement of livestock from local ter ritory where the cattle feed supply is aGnnle
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
CAMP COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
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WASHINGTON, Nov 5.-Reports to- night to the national headquarters of the war camp community service show that cities and towns all over the coun- try are responding heartily to the nation wide campaign opened today to raise a war camp community fund of $3,750,000. The money will be used to provide recreation and wholesome en- vironment for the enlisted men in the communities adjacent to training camps and army posts
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
BARBAR|T|ES FORGED lJPON THEM
 DROVE GERMAN SOLDIERS INSANE

any more, but only beasts. Down with militarism.
 This was the experience of Prus- sian soldier. Al present wounded; Ber- lin, October 22, 1914.
 If you are trUth-loving man, please receive these lines from a common Prussian soldier
 This was the testimony of another German soldier on the east front: Russian .
 Tn the name Cf Christianity I send you these words:
 My conscience forces me as a Christian seidier tc il form you of these lines. "Wounded Russians were killed with
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Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
All Not Yet Lost

LONDON, Nov. 5.-rhe British cor respondent accredited to Italian head quarters telegraphing Monday says;
 The crossing of the Tagllamento does not imply a fresh Austrian vic- tory, for the river is only the Tlrst llne of defenses upon which depends the arrest of the invasion Of northern Italy. The enemy has established a bridgehead at PinzanO and also Is shelling the Italian army's side of the river. But he has not had time yet to bring up his biggest guns.
 The struggle will be largely race between the enemy's heavy artillery and the arrival of alhed reinforce ments.
 The inevitable shortage of amInu- hilton and the loss of guns will, of course, be grave drawbacks, but the Italian positions are naturally strong and capable of being made stronger. It is thought likely that the latest Aus trian attack in the Trentino is only
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Arizona republican., 1917-11-06
VON HERTL|NG
 IS SPH|NXL|kE
 GERMAN DOUBT
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 COPENHAGEN, Nov. 5.-The first doubts whether all would be as rosy with parliamehtarism under the Chan cellor von Hertling era as was gener- ally assumed, are beginning to be eX- pressed in parliamentary circles in Germany. The report is in circulation that von Hertling. in conversation with members of the Bundesrat, declared that his personal views on parlia- mentarism are unchanged and that he had conducted negotiations with the party leaders only for information and to quiet their minds
 An authorized denial of such remarks by the chancellor is published, but the fact that vOn Hertling has as yet made no effort to get in touch with the radi- cal and national liberal candidates for the posts of vice chancellor and vice president of the Prussian ministry-al- though Dr. von Kuehlmann, the for eign minister, was understood by the party leaders to have promised defin- itely on behalf of the chancellor that these posts would be filled by parlia- mentarianS-has nurtured a certain amount of suspicion.
 The Vossische Zeitung points out that the chancellor has found no time to confer personally with any of the leaders since his appointment, although various leaders have asked to be re- ceived and that the view is expressed in circles close to von Hertling that the post of vice chancellor, for which Friedrich von Payer has been slated, will perhaps be left unified
 Tba a6ioal partu hoe for,,oaIlv DO quested von Payer to accept the vice chancellorship if rendered.
 Crown Council
 AMSTERDAM, Nov. 5.-Advices from Berlin say that crown council was held today with Emperor William ple siding. The council was attended, in addition to the Prussian ministers, by the imperial secretaries of state and other prominent personages, by Field Marshal von Hindenburg, General von LudendOrff. first quartermaster gen. eTal, and others.
 Subjects of Discussion i COPEN Nov. 5.-Consider- able importance is attributed by the Berlin newspapers to the conferences that are being held by Chancellor won Hertling, Field Marshal von Hinden- burg and General von Ludendorff, the first quartermaster general The Tage- blatt says Emperor William perhaps will participate in the conference. The newspapers are silent regarding the matters to be discussed. The re- serve of foreign office representatives and of number of influential members of the reichstag possibly indicates that the subject of peace terms and ques- tions bearing on the continuance of the war to be talked over
 i General von LudendOrff has con ferred with representatives of the war 1 industries in an. attempt to improve ! the unsatisfactory labor situation.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-06

oil and gasoline and will announce soon the measure on control it will aS sume over all production and distribu- ton.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13

citizens Of the town, given aid in material way, which will tide him over the rough places. All this has been done in a generous, open hearted manner, and speaks louder than words, of the esteem in which these men are held.
 The town has made good beginning with such send.off, by letting our boys know we are interested in their welfare. But we must Il tt stop there These men will go to camp and from there to France, and wili experience moments when a word from home will mean much to them. A committee should be formed to see that news of some kind is sent to them at regular intervals, and one of the best ways, as we'll as one of the easiest would be to send them copy each week, Of their local paper. This would keep them in touch with things back homo, and save considerable writing.
 We do not wish to insinuate that letters will not be welcome; far from it. Letters from relatives and friends. with proper personal touch serve to turn many a blue moment into the channel of happiness. On the other hand we wish to warn the soldier boys that this must not be n one sided affair. While they will not be able to write whenever they wish to, there will be some spare time in which they can let the folks back home know how they fare.
 The first of Canaan's sons has left and otl CTS will follow shortly. Ler every man, woman and child in this community make these boys feel tha they expect them to "make good" an6 to bring back at least a record fol honorable service. One of our famous countrywomen once remarked as hel son went forth to battle, that sht wanted him to come back, but not ii he had bullet in his back. So w want them to come back.
 War is very serious business al they will know soon enough, and il all seriousness we say to them one ant all, Godspeed, may the blessing o Heaven rest upon your efforts to make the world safe for Democracy.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
NO MORE WHlSkEY.

The manufacture of whiskey stopped throughout the United States at II o'clock last Saturday night, when the prohibitive clause of the food control act became effective. Action of this nature has become necessary to con- serve the nations supply of grain. It is estimated that about 100, 900, 900 bushels of grain have gone to the dis. tilIeries each year, and about 40 per cent of this enormous amount of grain is turned out in the form of whiskey. The other 60 per cent is made into alcohol, toilet preparations etc.
 This of course does not mean that it will not be sold, as it is generally understood that the distilleries and im- porters have large supply on hand. And even if they didn't, the southerner would still have his "pure cawn juice", the backwoodsmen would carry bottle af alcohol and bottle of water, and then some others could fall back on patent medicines.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
ASST. COUNTY AGENT.

Through the funds provided by the emergency food bill recently passed through Congress, Connecticut is to have money available to hire an assis- tant county agent and home econo- mics demonstrator As yet the exact amount available for each county is not definitely determined, but it will Do sufficient to at least pay large part of the salaries of these people. The administration of these funds is placed in the hands Of the Connecticut Agricultural College through their regular extension service. In oIder to insure the wise spending of this money the farm bureau officers are being asked to outline in advance the work they expect to undertake before apply ing for the fund.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
PLANT RYE.

The government has requested the farmers of every state in the Union to plant more rye, and campaign has been launched to increase the rye acre. age of Connecticut by Is, 900 acres. To do this every farmer must do his share and not wait for the other fellow.
 Rye is crop that will pay the far mers we'll and one that is especially adapted to the climate of this state. The government has sent, at no little expense. letter to every farmer stat ing the advantages of raising winter rye, and have also made arrangements to supply good seed to every farmer who has difficulty ill obtaining it.
 With cooperation of this kind from the government, aud almost sure pros poets of good price for their grain, together with an evcr increasing de- mand by dairymen for more grain the farmers have very good reasons to plant more rye this fall than ever before.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
PEACH EXHIBIT.


 At conference of the officers of the New England Peach Growers Associa- tion held at the headquarters of the Committee of Food Suppy of the State Council of Defense today plans were formulated for an exhibit of peaches at the Charter Oak Fair. Headquarters for the peach growers will be established in the Exhibition Hall during the fair according to the plan and sample bas kets of peaches will be on sale during the entire week.
 The resignation of A. T. Henry as Treasurer of the Association was ac. cepted and s P. Hollister of the Con- necticut Agricultural College was elected to take his place. John A. ocheuerle, Secretary of the Association, declares the present campaign to dis. pose of the New England peach crop decided success and expressed himself as highly gratified at the work being done in Connecticut.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
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L-euislative Bodies.

Any legislative body may be called congress or parliament. but differ ent countries have different names and some of distinctive meaning. France has national assembly with two houses called senate and chamber of deputies; Germany has an upper and lower house. bundesrath and reichStag: Belgium has a senate and chamber of representatives; Spain has cortes and two houses. senate and congress; ben mark. two houses. senate and congress. Italy has Il parliament with senate and camera di Gcputati. or chamber of dep uties: lrCS>.a, landtag composed ut two chambers called the herrenhaus. or house of l,'ids. and the abgeordueten- haus, or chamber of deputies: Sweden. a d.ct. with first chamber and second chamber. All the South American re- puDii"s. being fashioned on thc go,ern- ment of the United States, have con gross composed of two bodies, senate and chamber of deputies.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
The Wireless Wave.

In articles on wireless telegraphy such expressions as POO meter wave lengths, GOO meter wave lengths. 15,O00 meter wave lengths, are constantly used. In reply to correspondent who asks how the length of the waves Is measured the Scientific American gives the following simple explanation:
 The length of an electric wave is determined by wave meter. The natural wave length of an aerial is four times it's linear length, just us the wave length of note of a closed or gan pipe is four times the length of the pipe, and the wave length of the note of tuning fork is four times the length of the box which is resonant with the note. However, other consid- erations make 1t difficult to measure the wave length by a rule, and the wave meter gives a more correct result than can be found by measuring the length of the wire"
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
Indian Rock.

Indian rock, in Fairmount park, Phil adelphia, the landmark along the Wis sahickon, is so called because of the figure of Teddyuscung upon 1t. Ted dyuscung was king of the Delawares and a powerful chief in the Six Ma tions. The rock on which this statue stands was long known as the Council rock, and there the last council of the Lenape tribe was held in 1763, before their departure for the Wyoming reser- vation. According to the legend, Ted dyuscung took his last look over the Wissahickon ravine from this rock. A wooden figure of an Indian was placed on the rock in 1856. This remained until replaced in 1903 by the present figure, the gift of Charles F. Henry of Chestnut Hill.-Philadelphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
FROST WARNING.

It has been brought to the attention of the Committee of Food Supply of the State Council of Defence that many people in the state are desirous of having issued frost warnings as soon as the season advances, to a point where such warnings could be used to advantage by the growers. The South. ern New England Telephone Company has made arrangements whereby any. one desiring weather reports may have them by calling central and asking for them. This information is furnished without cost to subscribers. These re. ports are regular part of the informa. tion gwen out by the U. s. Weather Bureau.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-13
EGG CON TEST.

The total egg production in the 44th week of the egg laying contest at Storrs amounted to 3359. This figure represents a gain over the previous weeks production of 3l eggs and 68 eggs more than the production in the corresponding week last year First honors for the week were won by Mer ritt M. Clark's Barred Rocks from Broosfeld Center, Conn. with 54 eggs Francis F. Lincoln's White Leghorns from Mt. Carmel, Conn. were secc nd with a production of 49 eggs. while two pens of Leghcrns belonging to P. C. Platt, Wallingford. Penn. and r. M. Peasley, Cheshire, Conn. tied for third place with a production of 46 eggs each.