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Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
Stacker FARMERS
WILL NOT ESCAPE

Baseball players, artists, actors and
authors must take their chances with
the other nine and half million
men in the selective draft lottery
There are no provisions for their ex-
emptions from military service.
Unless they are Indispensable
and serve to contribute to the main
tenance of the military organization
or the national interest in the emer-
gency, such men will be subject to
draft.
An inquiry from an artists colony
in Greenwich village, New York, was
answered by pointing out that prac-
tically all of Frances famous artists
are in the trenches
Big, hard calluses on the hands will
be one of the contributing causes for
exemption from military service for
farmers Among other things the ap-
pellate exemption boards will take
into consideration the length of time
certain farmers" have been tilling
the soil. Hundreds of eligibles to the
draft are fleeing big cities to work
on farms, hoping thereby to be
classed as farmers and escape mill
tary service.
Reports to this effect to the war
department, in some cases giving
names, were turned over to the de-
partment of justice. Some offered
to work during the summer for prac-
tically nothing but board and room.
This aroused the suspicion of the
farmers who reported the unusual
situation TO the war department.
The subterfuge of these self made
farmers will be of little avail. Most
of the tips on this move came from
New York Chicago, Pittsburg and
Detroit
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
ANOTHER SUSPECT IN BUCKEYE
ROBBERY AND MURDER IS TAKEN
Belief Had Been General That Another Was Implicated
In Bank Hold Up In Which Charles Miner Was Killed,
and First Information of Arrest of Refugia Gotta Is
Given By Brother to Governor In Telegram Asking Aid

Refugio Gotta, suspected of completely
in the bank robbery at Buckeye on
December last year in which Charles
Miner, a citizen, was killed was arrest
ed on the Upper Verde last Saturday
and is now supposed to pc in Jail az
Clarkdale. The arrest was made at the
instance of T. NJ. Clanron, Il resident of
Buckeye at that time, and who said
that for some time before the robbery,
he noticed a strange Mexican in the
street in front of the bank. The other
day, having business on the Verde, he
saw Gotta who he said he believed was
the same man.
Information of the arrest of Gotta
came to the office of the governor yes
terday in telegram from his brother,
Susano NJ. Gotta, a merchant of Jerome,
who asked the governor to look into the
matter. He says his brother is limo
cent of any part in that crime.
Chased Into Mexico
Though there was a belier at the time
that more were implicated in the muir
der the names of only three of the rob-
bers were known or later learned, and
two of them were chased into Mexico
where they feel into the hands of Mexi-
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
To OBSERVE 4TH !
FOR F|RST TIME
IN MANY YEARS
Everything In Readiness for
Big Celebration in Phoe-
nix Wednesday on Streets
and Also Eastlake Park

Thousands of Phoenix citizens are
expected to participate Wednesday in
the first Fourth of July celebration
held in Phoenix in nearly a decade
The parade, which will be a feature,
will be more than a mile long, it is
expected, and to include representa-
tives of the G. A. r. and Spanish War
veterans, ladies' auXiliaries of these
two organizations, Confederate vete
rams, and representatives of local
fraternal organizations
Phoenix is commemorative the an
niversary of the Declaration of In
dependence this year. primarily for
the reason that the United States is
engaged in war. 1t has been deemed
advisable for citizens to manifest
their patriotism on this occasion. and
a program of patriotic talks will be
given at Eastlake park following the
parade.
Former Governor Joseph H. Kib-
hey will preside at the exercises to
be held at Eastlake park. The prin-
cipal address of the day will be given
by United States Attorney Thomas
Flynn. Dwight B. Heard, chairman
of the Arizona Council of Defense.
will also speak, How Arizona May
Assist in the World War" being the
subject dSSlSHGu u HILL MIS-. y. L.
B. Alexander has been chosen by the
woman's auxiliary of the Spanish
War veterans to read the Declaration
of Independence.
The second part of the program
will he in charge of DR.. l.. Boido,
supreme president of the Liga Pro-
tectora Latina, and will be devoted
to a. Mexican and Spanish celebra-
ton on behalf of the occasion,
One of the features of the parade
will be a gigantic float on which
pretty senoritas will represent all of
the allied nations.
At the conclusion of the speaking
program at the park, Physical Di-
rector Bob Boardman will conduct
an interesting sports program for the
fiddies, both boys and girls. A fea-
ture of this program will be tugs-of-
war between the American and Mex
lean boys of different ages.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02

can soldiers at Sasabe. What become OF
them is not known. They were taken
to Hermosillo where they were held for
time, pending a determination by the
Mexican officials whether to execute
them or turn them over to the Arizona
officials. Nothing was heard of them
afterward and it came to be assumed
that they had been disposed of in the
summary way the MeXicans have of
settling such matters.
While the Sonora officials may not
have had a great interest in the punish
ment of the outlaws for their crime,
they had an incentive for putting them
out of the way. The robbers had the
money which they had secured from the
bank, they also had horses and were
well armed. If they had been surren-
dered to the Arizona authorities. the
property in their possession would have
had to be turned back with them.
The authorities of this state were not
especially DESTROYS of recovering the
robbers for the highest punishment
that could have been visited upon them
here would have been life term in the
penitentiary. There is no such limit in
Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
Helen Holmes at Plaza

gripping drama of love and adj
venture is that of THE Diamond Run
ners,'' which comes to the Plaza the
alter today with Helen Holmes and a
remarkable cast. The drama is founded
upon the exciting operations of Illicit
diamond buyers plying their dangerous
trade between the diamond mines of
Kimberly. South Africa, and the United
States.
AS a suitable vehicle for the tai
ented actress Helen Holmes, whose
many daring feats before the motion
picture camera have added to her
prominence as an emotional actress by
making her famous as the fearless
film star" no more thrilling drama of
interesting adventure than The Dia-
mond Runners could possibly have
been selected.
Depending upon a beautiful woman
to successfully carry out their bold
plans, THE Diamond Runners" are
forced to trust themselves entirely in
her hands, and it is as leading mem
Der of this band around which this
story is Wtirten
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
Anita Stewart at the Hin

A Million Bid" is undoubtedly the
greatest effort of Anita Stewart. 1t is
picture that viii outlive time, for it
has a master stroke in the telling and
the acting by a cast that will never
again be seen perhaps in one picture,
assures it an added vaiue. Its wonder
full punch is in the auction scene where
Million Bid for a girl in jest is
turned into earnest when the mother
literally sells her to the man with the
monev. How that man is eliminated
and her happiness assured with the
man she loves is the story of this truly
remarkable feature. The cast includes
Anita Stewart, Harry Morey, E. K
Lincoln, Mary Maurices, and Charles
Kent, all of whom are now featured in
their own companies. A Pathe Weekly
with MANY clever current events hap
pening is the extra reel Tomorrow
comes Mabel Tailaferro in "A Magda-
line of the Hills" and Wednesday
Chaplin in The Vagabond"
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02

1t would be practical reversal of the
policy adopted in the enactment of the
National Defense act.
Secretary Baker appeared before the
committee and made it plain that he
would not insist on the provision; ex
planned that it was put into the bill
at the last moment, although it was
approved by the general staff, and
enunciated the policy of the depart
ment with respect to the appointment
of national guard officers.
This means that all the Arizona ma
tional guard officers will get federal
commissions. 1t is the intention of
the department to appoint all national
guard officers who have passed the
physical requirements and later weed
out those who are not fitted for the
commands they hold
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02

liam Courtenay and Lillian Greuze, will
be shown for the last time Those who
saw this excellent screen offering last
night enjoyed it immensely. The Re
COLI is a typically modern play. 1t
tells the story of a girl who marries the
man she loves. despite the fact that
she knows little about who he is, or
whence he comes. He disappears, and
thinking him dead, she marries a veal
thy man to retrieve the family fortune
How she is saved from TINS orute. how
he is killed, and her brother arrested
for the murder on circumstantial evl-
dence, and how the United States Sc
cret Service plays an important part is
thrillingly told. The action is rapid and
the production dramatic.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
Viola Dana at Columbia

If you are looking for first-claSs en-
tertainment today, go to the Columbia
and see Viola Dana in Rosie o. Grady"
This is a story of life in New York and
shows Miss Dana at her best as the
poor little girl of the streets of the
east side. Plenty of excitement in this
picture. Do you remember John Bun
ME and Flora Finch, his wonderful
skinnie partner. You will see her in n
travesty on The Common Law" called
Guess What" A tWo-reel comedy
screen, the week. is most timely show
ing all our presidents and other scenes
of real interest. This theater cool
and comfortable and the only place to
go for enjoyment
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
Great Picture at Lamara

The Silent Lie" the r. A. Walsh
drama which William Fox will present
at the Lamara theater today. tells the
story of a woman who battles against
the almost overpowering wrath and
resentment of her own rather, who has
deserted her almost from birth because
of her mothers unfaithfulness
The girl, Lady Lou (Miriam Cooper
is left for dead in the SHOWS. She is
rescued by Conahan (Charles Clary).
After she has married him, he sus-
poets that her past has not been with
out blemish. Her own father (Ralpn
Lewis) confirms Conahans belief, and
the big trapper finds solace in the lone
mess of his forest cabin.
When he learns that the father is
trying to bring disgrace on his wife,
Gonahan returns to the village. He ar
rives in time to save Lady Lou from
shame, and TO learn that she still loves
him. in spite of his unjust suspicious.
A two-reei comedy featuring Tom Wix,
will also be shown today and tomorrow
only.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS
Riverside Park

riverside fark
The pool received one of it's semi
weekly cleanings last night, and as a
consequence will be shallow today. a
condition which renders it very popular
with ladies who are not yet expert
swimmers, and children Who might
otherwise be deprived of this pleasure.
AS the people are becoming more and
more familiar with the fact that the
water is low on Mondays and Fridays,
an increasing number of those who pre-
fer this condition are flocking to the
park.
FOR tonight The Recoil,a with Will
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Victor Anderson. John Pohlner and Emil Hin arrived in town from Dime creek yesterday and report that there is little mining activity beyond pros pecung in the Koyuk camp. A number of the older outfits are blocking out pay for hoisting and others were mak- ing preparations to commence their winter labors. Anderson and Hill sunk e seventy five foot hole and also did some drifting but failed to locate 9 paystreak. although they found small prospects The new Dome creek strike roseate reports of which have already reached Nome, is reported tc be still much in thes prospect stage Andy Peterson and partner have To- cated what are said 70 be good pros poets at one point but the ground is thawed and full of water and ex- tremely difficult to work, with the re- suit that practically no money has been taken out as yet
 A considerable number of men are reported cutting cord wood for winter mining and others are engaged in cut ting poles for the Territorial Road
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
NO INDICATIONS OF
 GERMAN DRIVE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 LONDON, Dec, 21.-Reports from British headquarters disclose that snowstorms and blizzards are hamp- 2ring the work of the armies on the Western front and no important milt- tary movements of any character have occurred during the past forty eight hours.
 A few raiding operations have occur ed at various points and there have been slight artillery activities,
 Aside from some activity behind the German lines there is no indication of the development of the great drive which it has been reported the Ger mans were about to inaugurate as result of the release of their troops from the eastern battle lines
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
ARTILLERY MARKS
 WESTERN FIGHTING 3y Associated Press.

LONDON, Dec, 21.--French and British official reports today indicate that the Hull In the infantry fighting along the western lines continues al- though heavy artillery actions are in progress today along the verdun, Cam brai and Ypres fronts.
 Both sides are reported engaged in a spirited artillery duel at the points mentioned. Infantry activities are confined solely to raids upon the op- posing intrenchments, the adverse weather conditions apparently pre- venting a further Increase of infantry movements.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

The Miners Home Club held their weekly card party last night and spent the usual enjoyable evening at the card tables The prizes were won by Mrs. Wittenberg Mrs. Ford and Mrs. AIonohan in the ladies division and a1rsss7 fyeoiiemwtns, John Dosan and E. Erickson carried Of the honors awarded to the gentlemen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Commission. The returning mushers say that the absence of snow has been a heavy detriment 10 the camp and has greatly retarded mining.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

The greatest percentage of casual ties IS among the medical eorps-The strong right arm of the Red Cross Can you afford to refrain from helping them this Christmas.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
French Front Quiet

PARIS, Dec. 20-Aside from the usual artillery activities, nothing has developed along the French battle front Snow !s falling over a large section of the front and cold weather prevails
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
NEWS NOTES

At SIX r. n. last evening the gov ,r4ment thermometers at the We4; CT Bureau showed a tempecohre of 22 degrees below zero two degrees colder than was recorded at the same hour Of the same day one year az, This was the lowest so far recorded this winter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21
NOTICE

For Ladies Hats Afternoon and Evening dresses, dress goods, beautiful hand work all kinds of stamped goods embroidery crochet or tattina threads call on
 MRS. ]. WANoER 2nd Ave opp Court House. .., ........
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Give your wife, sweetheart or child box of fresh made candy from the Arctic Bakery and Candy Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

Closing cut Xmas goods. Large Stock useful presents ct HoLT's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

The NoNPAREIL will be open even. inus during holiday week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-12-21

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-21
CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT
Senator SeWlnnds Discusses Question
or Government Operation of
RnilrondH.
IBy Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON. December 2O.--Sena-
tor NcwlanGs, chairman OF :he Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee. con-
fcrrcd Wit. President Wilson .: thc
White House again to-day. lie said
afterwards !ic had full and cor.pre-
hcnsivc" discussion with til. Prs; i,nI
.: the In--'statc Commerce Commi#-
sion's &c e.c:hmendatioEs govern ~ op-
Grafton oF the railroads dlri * the
war.
Asked il the discussion would affect
plans for an investigation of the rail-
roads under the Cummins resolution.
Senator Newiands said his committee c
would mco: tomorrow to formulate
plans for the inquiry
The Joint congressional committee on
transportatioT to-day completed the
hearing of representatives of State
railroad commissions regarding the
general railroad situation in their
States, and adjourned until after
Christmas. Then representatives of
railroads will appear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-21
[ BY Associated PressI

In tho midst of the peace pour
parlcrs arc In progress, be-
tween tho representative of tho
Teutonic allies and tho BoIshevIki
government in Russin, the wnr aims
of Great britain and doubtless OF
NIL her allies, have been concretcly
set forth I'm the House OF Common.
by David Lloyd George, the Britis!,
Prime Minister.
The complete restoration of terri
tory now In the hands of the enemy
md compensation for the havoc they
have wrought Is the price TINT will
he demanded for the laying down
OF nr =, and the bringing about OF
pence.
Great Britain did not neck terri
toriai ACKNOWLEDGMENT for herself
or for amy os her allies when she
entered the war, Lloyd George said.
but entered into the hostiIitics
merely for the sake OF her honor.
AS to Gcrmnny's colonies, NIL or
whic'i are now in the hands OF the
entente. Lloyd George snid their dis
position must be determined Mt the
peace congress. Jerusalem. how
ever. the Premier declared. would
never he restored TO the Turks.
The statement OF the Prime Min
lister came almost simultaneously
with n report TINT tho Teutonic nj
lies intended to make ncace pro-
posnls TO the entente. and that Itus-
MIA hod bccn requested to take SINH
lar steps, and was cndcnvorins to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-21
HUNS TO OFFER PEACE
TO ALLIES, SLAVs HEAR
Representatives of Central Powers
Intend ION Principle" TO
Put Out Proposal.
RUSSIA TO SOUND ENTENTE
Germans Ready to Consider Arrange
nent on Basis OF No Annexations
and No Indcmnities--Self-
nition of.Nations seIf,practicablc.
[Ry Associatcd Pres.l

PETROGRAD, Wednesday, Dcccm b r
l9.-AccordinE to press reports, RUS
sin has been Informed by the central
powers that they intend TO make peace
proposals to the allies.
This report is published in the Even
ing Post, which says the representa- =
tivcs OF the central powers, at the
first preliminary peace conference with
the Russians. held yesterday, an
nounccd that their governments in
tended on principle TO put the qucs-
tion of peace before all the powers,
and that they had asked their allies
TO do likewise. Russia was requested
to take similar steps. 1t is stated the
Russians are endcavoring by all means
to sound tho allies.
The Evening Post says the Gcrma ms
have officially informed Bolshcviki
Headquarters that tho central powers
arc ready TO consider the arrangement
of peace on the basis of no anncxa-
tons and no indemnitics, but pointed
out that self lf-definition of nations was
impracticable.
The representatives Of the central
powers Informed the Russians they
were ready to discuss peace prelim-
naries. but desired to know the result
OF Russia's efforts to induce the allies
TO join in the negotiations before pro-
ceedinS with them. They said this
point OF view might be changed. how
ever, and that they might be willing
to discuss peace with Russia alone.
The Germans were Of the opinion that
the Russian armistice might influence
the other fronts.
The first conference was devoted
merely to discussion of who would
participate in the negotiations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-21
DR.. JOHNSON ATTEMPTS
TO take HIS OWN LIFE
Husband of Woman Who Took Cya-
nide OF Potassium Here Tries
to Commit Suicide.
BELIEVED HE WILL RECOVER
Was in Hotel at Wilson, on Way
Home After Consulting Detectives
Here as to Probable Cause of His
Wifc's Death. te's'@t>i~ ~

En- route to his homo at Mddlesex,
son. whose wife took a fatal dose OF
cyanide Of potassium here last Satur-
day night. stopped off at Wilson, and
was found in hotel there last night
in an unconscious condition. said 10
have reuslted from a sclf-administered
dose of poison. He was taken 10 a
hospital, and will recover.
The young dentist. who is a sufferer
from nervous trouble. left Richmond
yesterday. after having had a long talk
with Detective Sergeant Willy the day
before Upon several occasions Dr.
Johnson called at Police Headquarters
and appeared very eager to have the
mysterious death of his wife invcsti-
gated. At the conference with Ser
seant Willy he urged that no stone be
left unturncd. and gave 10 the authori-
ties many suggestions and related
many circumstances which will de-
Vclop interest in tho light of the Incl
dent last night in Wilson.
EXEMPT FROM DRAFT
BECAUSE OF NERVOUS TROUBLE
The doctor stated that he had been
exempted from the draft because OF his
nervous trouble, and intimated that
worry relative TO the draft, in which
he is now subject to call may have
caused his wife to become Respondent
He stated that he had wired her that
he would not be called. hut that the
message was delayed and she did not
receive il Sunday night Members of
the office force at the Medical College
of Virginia, where the wife of the
doctor was employed as stenographcr
remarked at the apparent care-free
spirit of the young woman on the day
preceding her death.
Nothing has yet been determined as
to the source of the poison which
killed Mrs. Johnson. 1t was stated
last night that in view OF tho develop
ment yesterday most thorough in
vestigation would be instituted in or
der to get to the bottom of the case
Detective Gordon Smith will assist
Sergeant Willy in this Investigation.