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Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
RELIEF TRAIN |S
 STALLED IN SNOW ENROUTE ID HALIFAX
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ST. JOHNS, N. B., Dec. 7.-Word was received late tonight that the Massa chusetts relief train had been stalled in a snow drift near Amhurst. Work was started at once in an effort to shovel away enough of the huge pile to enable the train to proceed to Halifax.
 Every public school student in the city was asked to bring to his school today a. bit of clothing for some desti- ute child of Halifax. Tonight ten thousand pieces of clothing were counted as representing the response of the city's youth.
 A St. Johns distributing depot has been opened in the devastated city and frequent trains will keep it supplied with donations collected here. Persons arriving here on steam ships from Halifax added to the story of death and suffering. Thomas Trainor, pilot. said that 1900 bodies had been recovered. He had seen sev- eral steamers in the harbor that had l been damaged, and said that the num- Der of seamen killed was large. c. H. FriZzil reported having seen 1 fifty charred bodies in Campbell road l While walking from Halifax to Need i ham he counted 169 bodies scattered | in the fields.
 Another arrival said that in d school at Richmond 200 children were killed | The battle fields of Europe do not provide d parallel to the scenes wit 1 messed at Halifax in the opinion of | Duncan Grey, who arrived today. This 1 is his story:
 q have been in the trenches ir France. I have gone over the top. | Friends and comrades have been shot in my presence. 1 have seen scores of dead men lying upon the battle field, but the sight that greeted me yesterday was a thousand times worse ] and far more pathetic.
 ''I saw people lying around undel 1 debris; some battered beyond recogni- ton and others groaning in their las
 agonies.
 Flushing here and there, l struggled
 to assist them, and as near as l car
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Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
ITALIANS ARE HARD
 PRESSED BY GERMAN SUPERIOR GUN POWER
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That the Italians are being hard pressed by the enemy in greatly su- perior numbers and in gun power is indicated by the latest official com munication. Additional gains have been made by the invaders in the Asiago plateau region but again a heavy price in men in killed or wound ed was paid b ythe attacking forces. At last accounts the Italian line still was intact and the way barred against the enemy debouching on the Venetian plain.
 The Berlin war office announcement asserts that 4000 additional men have been made prisoner on the Italian front bringing the total since the new offensive began up to 15,000.
 Only minor operations are in prog ress on the other battle fronts The cessation of hostilities along the eastern front has extended to that part of the line held by the Rumanians. An official communication from Jassy says that as result of the Russians having proposed an armistice to the enemy it had been decided that the Rumanians should associate them selves with the Russians and that therefore fighting has ceased. The Rumanians. however, have declined all attempts by the enemy to fraternize with them.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
PHOENIX ELEVEN
 MAY FIGURE IN
 GR|D|RON CLASH
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6.-With hopes of meeting Manual Arts in the final game for the southland championship, the players on the San Diego team are anxious to clash with Phoenix High School for the western football cham pionship on New Years day at the Arizona capital. Should San Diego be victorious in the final game they will be heralded as the champions of the state of California as they already have defeated Bakersfield High school, champions of Northern California. The final arrangements of the San Diego Phoenix championship cannot be completed until after next Tuesday when tn ehilltOppers meet the Fl Gen. tro eleven. The players of the San Diego team are anxious that the game be played as is Coach Price and Man ager Dell Beekley. In fact, the entire student body which is backing the team to the limit is anxious that the game be played as it will bring two championship elevens together which would be a big step in western foot ball circles.
 Despite the fact that it is customary to complete all football schedules by Thanksgiving day, thousands of fans and lovers of the game treked their way to the stadium today to witness the opening game for the Southern High School gridiron championship which was played between San Diego High school and Coronado High school.
 The San Diego eleven defeated the Coronado lads by the score of IA to 13 in game that was marked with thrills. The final score was made in the last minute of play when Deeds, captain of the San Diego eleven, broke loose and ran 20 yards for a touch down. He also kicked goal bringing victory to the blue and white.
 As a result of the victory, San Diego High will meet Fl Centre Tuesday af- ternoon in the last game of the semi finals. The game will be played iu the stadium and will be for the cham uionship of San Diego and Imperia Valley.
 Pomono and Long Beach high schools will clash tomorrow in Los Angeles while Santa Monica and South Pasa- | dena will play at Pasadena. The win ners of these games will play Tues day afternoon in the first found of tht | semi finals. The winner of this game will play Manual Arts Saturday, De. cember IS, in the last game of tht | semi-finals. In all probability Manua | Arts will capture this contest and i 1 so they will meet the winner of thu
 San Diego-El Centro game at Los An 1 geles December g for the champion | ship of Southern California.
 | Coach Price of San Diego believe | that he will be able to whip his clever
 into shape to play in the finals. H. | is being assisted by several forme
 football stars and hundred of forme
 blue and white players are returning
 to the school to help their alma mater
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
T3me Bomb Is
 Set To Destroy
 M1ner's s F1dn11lg
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 GLOBE, Dec. 7.-An un- successful attempt to de- stroy the family of R. L. Scimia in Warrior canyon near this city was made early this morning when a black powder time bomb, planted beneath the room in which a four-year-old girl slept, ex- ploded. The child was hurled from her bed into the room of her parents but was not seriously hurt.
 The detonation of the eX- plosion was heard for a mile surrounding the home and drew hundreds of neighbors to the scene who organized a posse but were unable to find any trace of the plotters.
 Scimia, who is employed at the Black Warrior mine, had trouble with some of the miners during the labol troubles here this year.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
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ON BOARD MASSACHUSETTS, RELIEF TRAIN. via Amherst, N S., Dec. 7.-The first official word from Halifax received today on the special train from Boston speeding to the re- lief of the stricken city only added to the story of death and suffering all ready. Two thousand dead and other thousands injured was the estimate wired to A. c. Ratshesky, in charge of the special, by General Manager Hayes of the Canadian government railway at Halifax.
 To find and bury the dead, to care for the wounded and house the home less, was described as a task calcu- lated to tax the available resources of d half dozen nearby towns
 At St John, where a great quantity of hospital supplies was taken aboard MT. Ratshesky learned that virtually every pane of glass in Halifax hao been shattered by the blast from the harbor. It is easy to comprehend what that means with snow and sleet. A re- quest was sent to Boston for prompt shipment of glass, putty and tar sheets to make roofs for the homeless. Through most of the day the reliei train was racing in the teeth of { blizzard. As the diItance to Halifal was cut down, the storm increased ant snow piled higher everywhere. At ever, station hundreds stood in the colo
 waiting eagerly for news from thu stricken city.
 A Pullman car with its sides covered ] with sheets of ice arrived at St. Johr | today bearing half hundred children their heads bandagec and their littl
 arms in slings. They were orphan
 who escaped when their asylum a Halifax was wrecked A shower o
 stone and glass had maimed some 0 them for life.
 ] Plans of the relief party for imme
 diate work at Halifax had been excel
 lently aritnged when the special ar
 rived at St. John tonight. As uni
 the party will be placed at the disposa
 of the military authorities for servic anywhere.
 ] A wonian came through to Monctol i with the form of an infant apparentl | asleep clasped to her breast. Tn 1 mother, temporarily insane, had mad the long journey with only the body o l her child. The ghastly discovery tha
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Abolition Of Capital Punishment Is Failure
 E Campbell.

Governor Thomas E. Campbell fear lessly took hold of some of the hottest questions in state government last night in speaking before and answering questions of members of the Brother hood of the First Methodist Episcopal church. He pronounced the abolition of capital punishment insofar as it has gone in this state a failure but said he is not yet ready to recommend return to the old system without giving the new further trial. He said that it is necessary to have some other way of handling liquors confiscated from boot leggers than the present one and sug- gested that if a legitimate use for them could be found outside of the state in medical cases they should be so di- Verted.
 One of the crying needs in his office he said, is sCt manner of backing up executive orc sf Since there is no Ar izona national Hsuard, the governor said he is helpless to enforce orders and he suggested that the sheriffs of the var
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
HERCULES MINE |S
 VALUED AT MANY
 MILLION DOLLARS
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COEUR D'ABENE, Idaho, Dec. IT, The value of the Hercules lead and silver mine of the Burke, Idaho, dis trict was placed at six to seven million dollars today by Eugene R. Day, one of the principal owners and general manager of the property, and Fred erick Burbidge, general manager of the Federal Mining & Shelter com pany, who testified in United States district court here today.
 They appeared as witnesses for the defense in the suit Mrs. Mathilde Gardener has brought against Mir. Day and other members or his family to recover a one-sixteenth interest in the Hercules property, alleging that she sold 1t in 1916 on a valuation of i5,000,000 for the entire mine, instead of S3O,O00,000 which she contends it was worth.
 Mir. Day said that the mine was about three-fifths worked out, and that he expected it to earn about s6.650.000 more. He said it had earned s10,000,000 during the fifteen years of it's existence prior to 1916. He said there was no apprehension for the mines future, although prospects were not so bright aa formerly.
 Attorneys today told Judge P. S Dietrich that introduction of testimony would be concluded tomorrow and that arguments would be submitted Monday, to be followed by writer briefs.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
BROTHER
 .0F VILLA IS SLAIN
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JUAREZ, Dec. 7.-Combined col umns of federal cavalry in command of General Francisco Murguia and General Pedro Favela ambushed a large band of Villa followers in Santa Clara canyon, 75 miles northwest of Chihuahua City Tuesday, according to an official statement given out at mili- tary headquarters here tonight. A total of four hundred were killed and wounded on both sides. The Villa forces suffered the heaviest losses from the enfilading fire of the federal force.
 An unconfirmed report was received here tonight that Hipolito Villa, brother of Francisco Villa and a col onel in his command, was killed dur ing the fighting. At military head quarters Colonel Joaquin Gomez Tagle chief of staff, said no official reports had been received rom Chihuahua City referring to the killing of Villas | brother.
 The command was believed to have been that headed by Martin Lopez which attacked a train at Fl Mocho last week and killed General Eduardo AildNtZ dilt DI dAl ol HIS l escort. Villa was not believed to have been present in person and this caused . the report that Hipolito was killed tc be doubted in official circles here. The battle started Saturday wheT i General Favela engaged the Villa i force guarding the entrance to Santa Clara canyon. Finding the force Oi | Villa troops much stronger than ht anticipated, he withorew and sent tC l Chihuahua City for endorsements General Murguia answered the call il person and rushed to the scene of thu fighting, arriving there overland Mon day night with a strong cavalr! column.
 The attack in force started at day break Tuesday morning and the Will; forces were forced to flee into tn canyon where they were sought ou and killed like rabbits, according t. a dispatch received here today Tn
 number of Villa prisoners an, wounded men captured was given a
 150, while an equal number were kille' in battle. The federal forces wer lighter because of the fact they swep the Villa ranks with machine gun an,
 rifle fire and did not give the Will; troops an opportunity to charge. Man, horses, much ammunition and othe military equipment were captured am
 the Villa forces driven in the direction of Namiquipa, which is on the Persh ing trail.
 Idea a local newspaper, publishe
 an extra tonight, giving the details 0 the Santa Clara canyon battle, statin
 that Villas forces had suffered a de
 cisive defeat at the hands of Genera
 Murguia. All information about tn
 battle was withheld until late toda for military reasons
 Santa Clara canyon is a perfect set
 ting for such a battle. It is a brea in the mountains west of Laguna sta
 ton and is more than ten miles lon.
 The walls are steep and there are bu two entrances to the box-like forma
 tion. The floor of the canyon is GOV
 cred with grass warered from spring and the canyon has long been a ia
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Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Red Cross RuSheS
 Reief To Hdifax

President Wilson in a telegram to the governor general of Canada today of- fered the heartfelt sympathy and grief" of the people of the United States to their noble brethren of the dominion" In congress, Representa- tive Tague of Massachusetts intro- duced a joint resolution to appropriate $5000,000 for the relief of the stricken people.
 In order that this work at Halifax may not be hampered more than neces- sary, Mir. Moore will refer all offers of aid to Frank Persons, director of civil ian relief of the Red Cross at head quarters here. If aid is accepted, it was announced, it will be directed from Washington. Many offers of help came today. No appeal for assistance has been made, however, and owing to the high state of preparedness of the Red Cross since the war began it is not be- lieved that any will be necessary.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08

ious counties might aid in solving this difficulty.
 Capital punishment he did not advo- cate directly, but said that since it has been abolished in Arizona the number of crimes committed indicates that the new plan is a failure. He called atten- tion to the fact that the murders done in MaricOpa county alone since capital punishment was abolished. outnumber murders in the entire state in some former years. He said he had been strongly in favor of abolishing capital punishment but since he has come in actual contact with conditions since it has been abolished he believes the change a mistake, but that further trial of present conditions is necessary to prove this conclusively. In at least one case he said, he had found one crime formerly punished by death which had been perpetrated because of the know ledge that the only possible punishment in Arizona would be confinement in quarters superior to the home of the criminal
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Heads of the express companies, before the in- terstate commerce commission today in the first hearing on their application for an increase of ten per cent in rates, said the shippers understand their need for higher rates for the war emer- gency and will present little objection.
 Before asking for an advance, George c. Taylor, president of the American Express company, told the commission that officials of the principal compan- ies held conferences with commercial bodies and large shipyers in number of cities to explain that higher rev. enues were imperative to save the companies from actual loss. In virtu- ally every case, Mir. Taylor said, the shippers were sympathetic and appre- ciative of our needs"
 Only one shippers representative ap- peared today to protest at the hearing, which will continue tomorrow. Will
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
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MORALES, Dec. 7.-Three Ameri- cans and one German were captured near Esperanza. seventy miles south of Guaymas, Sonora, by Yaqui Indians who raided that town Wednesday, ac- cording to passengers arriving here to- night on train from Guaymas.
 The federal garrison at Esperanza engaged the Yaquis outside the town but were driven back by the raiders who were said to be superior in num- bers. Mexican general was wounded and a colonel and several Mexican sol diers were killed, the passengers re- ported.
 On reaching the town, the Indians footed several stores and set fire to the buildings of the Richardson Con- struction company, an American con- cern.
 The names of the captured ATari- cans were not learned
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Higher RepenueS Necessary
 To Sape Express Companies

liam A. Wimbish of Atlanta, Ga, gave notice that on behalf of shippers of At lanta, Nashville and Montgomery he would object to increases! The state railroad commissioners asked the com- mission for a month in which to ana lyze figures presented by the express companies to show greatly decreased net income this year, and actual loss by some companies. The commission indicated it might allow a week or two at most.
 E. A. Stedman, vice president and general manager of the Wells Fargo & Co, testified that shortage of labor had caused unusual expense to the express companies owing not only to the ne- cessity of paying higher wages, but also to the increase in loss and damage resulting from hiring inexperienced men. Added causes of loss and dam age, he said, were poor packing by shippers, overlooking of cars, use of freight cars and congestion at ter minals.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
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WASHINGTON, Dec Two special American Red Cross trains carrying the personnel and equipment of an en- tire base hospital unit, with additional doctors, nurses and social workers, foodstuffs, bedding, clothing and surg ical supplies, were rushing through New England tonight to the stricken city of Halifax. Special arrangements for their prompt movement had been made by the railroads over which they were to pass.
 Before the arrival of the trains, how ever, the active work of American Red Cross relief was expected to be well under way as there were six special workers with surgical and hospital supplies aboard the Massachusetts spe- cial train due at Halifax tonight. Johr | F. Moore will take charge of the work i upon his arrival tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
First Ria Snowstorm

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 7-The first general snowstorm of the season struck the central and southwest today, blanketing Nebraska, Kansas Missouri. Northern Arkansas. Oklahoma and the Texas Pan Handle district to depths ranging from one to twelve inches. The Pan Handle country got only a half inch but in Southeastern Kansas and Northern Arkansas the fall ranged from eight to twelve inches.
 The storm was accompanied by low temperatures, Concordia, Kas., report ing four degrees above zero. The cold wave was accompanied by complaints from many Kansas cities that they were entirely or almost without coal.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Three Americans Seized
 By Ynqui 1ndian Raiders

James Wallace, son of Dr. J. Wallace of Guaymas, was wounded during the skirmish.
 Bridges along the Southern Pacific de Mexico were burned near Esper- anza. according to word received by H. J. Temple, superintendent of the rail- way, who will leave here tomorrow for the scene of the raid.
 Receives Word of Raid
 LOS ANGELES, Dec. w. B. Ri- ley, secretary of the Richardson Con struction company of this city, received a telegram today from w. I. Hamilton, the company's auditor at Esperanza, Sonora, saying Yaqui Indians had raided the town and burned the com pany's buildings. During fighting be- tween the federal garrison at Esper- anza and the raiders a Chinese cook employed by the cook, was killed but all American employees weres Jafe. tha telegram said.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Relief from New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Several special trains provided by the New York Gen. tral railroad were speeding from here to Halifbx tonight with every facility for supplying aid to the stricken city. They carried 500 men, together with $15,000 worth of tools, S150,000 worth of lumber, 1000 portable houses and 25 mot~r trucks. The party included a special salvage corps under twenty expert engineers who will restore whatever houses can be saved and di- rect the construction of temporary shelter
 The train is expected to arrive at Halifax about o'clock Sunday morn- ing
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
RELIEF |S RUSHED TOHAL|FAX
 EROM NEW YORK AND BOSTON

the head was gone was made by citi- zenS.
 Major s. G. Giddings. in charge of the surgical unit in addressing a meet ing on the train today, said late reports showed that the eytant of the disaster was even greater th5/1 was first indi- cated. Fifty per cent of the population of Halifax had been injured he said.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
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AMSTERDAM, Dec. 7-Maximilian Harden, editor of Dis Kukunft, de- clared in an article recently published in his paper:
 only a miracle can bring peace. Either Germany must be crushed or our enemies defeated. There is no all ternative."
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Italian Statement

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Thursday, Dec. 6.-Lieutenant Ancillotto of the Italian aviation corps, has executed one of the daring exploits of the war, telescoping an Austrian balloon which was observ- ing Venice from the Piave line, passing through the gas bag with parts of the envelope about his propeller and win ming a government bonus of 5000 fires for his exploit.
 Enemy Drachens, or observation bal looms, have been numerous and trouble some all along the line, and the author ities have offered 1000 fires for every one destroyed.
 Ancillotto had brought down two
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WHILE RELIEF IS RUSHED .N0RTHWARD STRICKEN CITY IS .SWEFT1 BY 3',Y!!, RAGING BLIZZARD
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 ST. JOHNS, Dec. 7.-The relief committee sent by this city to Halifax returned to- night and gave their esti- mate of the number of dead at 2,000.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
COLD WAVES COMING
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Cold wave warnings for the Ohio valley, Tennes- see, the plains states, the east gulf states and Texas was issued tonight by the weather bureau.
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