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Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
DECEMBER USED TO
 BE THE 10TH MONTH

The name of December is no longer appropriate. for it is derived from 'decem,'' the Latin word meaning ten The name was first applied to the Romans when the year was divided into ten months, with the addition of supplementary days to complete the period required for a revolution of the earth around the sun.
 When the calendar of Rumulus was amended in 713 B. C. by Numa Pom pilius and the year was divided into twelve months, December became the twelfth month, but retained it's original name. The Emperor Commodus, who reigned in the second century, at tempted to change the name of Decem- Der to Amazonius, in honor of a fair favorite of that name whom he had painted to resemble an Amazon. This innovation was not popular. and when Commodus died from poison adminis- tered by another feminine favorite the name of Amazonius died with him.
 The ancient Saxons called the last month Winter Monat. which was after ward changed to Heilig Monat, or holy month, when they were converted to Christianity. The modern Germans again changed the name to Christ Monat, because the month contains the anniversary of the birth of Christ.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29

and murder and proclaims in it's hor- rifying lamentations the barbarictls subterfuge of the divine right of kings.
 Fellow Americans. shall we as Sons of American free men, permit this vail ing cry of humanity to haunt our ears forever? Shall we wait until it's mourn ful desolate sound is borne to US from South America? Or until the demons that demand it will come to our free mans shore and endeavor to lay in waste the sacred temples of our fath- CTS? 'No,p ten thousand times mo-" Rather be a dog and bay the moon than prostitute our noble heritage to such 'Vassals as they"
 Men and women of America. the above are the main reasons the presi- dent of these United States, and our representatives in congress have de- clared this war. Not alone for the in- suits and damages that have been placed upon us by the governments of Germany and Austria, but for the emancipation of their people and the peoples of the world from the travail and sorrow so long endured. For this world cannot live half free and slave.
 The distance that separates the two worlds has become narrow by the events of time, and the friction of the different systems cannot long endure, either one is bound to succumb to the greater power of the other.
 Which shall it be- men of America |? Shall we permit ourselves to go back into the darkness of military despo- tlsm2 Or shall we continue to live in the bright God given light of human democracy and by so doing, perpetuate the sacred principles of our fathers. and fulfill the noble destiny for which this nation was born?
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
TELLS IF HERO|S|M
 IF JOHN MACKENZIE
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WASHINGTON, April 2S.-How John Mackenzie, a chief boatswain's mate in the naval reserve, by extra ordinary heroism, saved the convested yacht Remlik, on patrol service in Eu- ropean waters, was told today in an announcement by Secretary Daniels that the navy department had awarded Mackenzie the medal of honor and a gratuity of $100.
 During heavy gale December + last, depth charge weighing several hundred pounds broke fro mits fasten- ings at the stern of the Remik and went sweeping about the deck Mac kenzie, realizing the danger. shouted
 watch me; I'll get it." and dashed down the deck. flinging himself upon the charging cylinder.
 Three times the daring man almost had his arms about the bomb but each time the seas tore it from him and almost crushed him. He stuck to the task, however, and on the fourth at tempt got firm grip on the cylinder heaved it upright on one flat end and held it down until lines could be run to him and he and the bomb safely lashed
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
FRENCH REPULSE.
 GERMAN ATTACK
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PARIS. April 2s-violent artillery fighting occurred last night north of the Avre (southeast of Amiens) and in the region between Lassigny and Noyon ton the southern side of the Picardy battle fronD, the war office reported this afternoon. French troops repulsed German attacks northwest of Rheims and in the sectors of St. Mi hiel (near which 'are stationed the American troops which were attacked by the Germans a week ago), Lune- vile Gin the vicinity of which there has been an American force), and Le Pretre wood.
 The statement follows:
 Tn the course of the night there was violent artillery fighting north of the Avre and in the region between Las signy and Noyon. North of the Che min des Danes we made two success ful raids on the German lines and brought back 9 prisoners.
 The French repulsed German at tacks, made after spirited lombard ments, northwest of Rheims and in t3 sectors of St. Mihiel. LpneviIle ami Lepretre wood. Prisoners remained in our hands.
 Elsewhere on the front the night was calm"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
AGENTS BELIEVE ID
 HOLD ENEMY ALIENS
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SAN DIEGO, Cal. April 2S.-In the capture of Albert Keffl and Lewis Gruber. both Austrians, at the inter national boundry near Tijuana today, by customs officials, federal agents believe they have rounded up two of the most important of Gefmany's agents in this country.
 Both men were said by the federal authorities to have carried a large amount of data concerning the naval and military activities of the United States.
 According to the federal authorities Keffl, who is q former sergeant in the Fifth Field Artillery, |. s. A, had just completed q tour of eastern and southern army concentration camps and had joined Gruber in San Diego. Turned back at Tiajuana because of improper passports. the pair, the authorities said, intended to make their way down the west coast of Mexico, thence by ship to South America and by devious routes to Berlin to turn over the information they had collected.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
OFFICERS IN WASHINGTON

In response to a resolution of in quiry by Senator Thomas. of Colorado, which followed much adverse criticism of the number of officers of draft age kept in Washington on non -combatant duty, Acting Secretary of War Crowell advised the senate that 1,772 Army of ficers within draft age. who have re- ceived commission since the outbreak of war, are in Washington holding staff assignments. Of these 71S are with the Ordnance Bureau; 336 with the Signal Corps: 296 in the Medical Corps, and 1S1 in the Quartermaster Service.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
NEW KIND OF SHOE
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ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., April 2S.- A new style of footwear recommended by General John J. Pershing for the American eXpeditionary force will be known as the "Pershing hob-nailed shoe" according to an announcement made here tonight by a committee representing the National Tanners association and the American Leather association. The committee intimated that civilians may soon have to wear composition soles because of short age of leather, most of which now is required by the government.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
DRIVE FOR RECRUITS
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WASHINGTON. April 2s.-The mar inc corps sas started another drive for recruits to provide for the increased personnel authorized by a bill passed by the house and now awaiting senate action. Major General Barnett, con- mandant of the corps, announced today that 2,372 recruits were enrolled from April to April 9, and that from 100 to 200 men are being enlisted daily.
 The total strength of the corps now including members of the reserve and national naval volunteers is about 43,- 900, but the pending bill would author ize an increase to 75,000 in order that the marine corps may maintain a full division of men on the fighting line in France.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
MESSAGE TO WOMEN
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NEW YORK, April 2S.-A war mes sage to the women of America from Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, cormerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland, was ,slade curity league.
 We can win if America can be held steadfast and unswerving and the women of America can hold her steadfast,' said Mrs Preston. Against all temptations to compro- mise, the women of America should stand firm and united"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
FOR POISONING CATTLE
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RENO. April 2S.-John Willis. of Femly, New, was arrested by federal officers, suspected of poisoning cattle in that district. Willis has been ander surveillance for some time by secret service operatives who have been Investigating wholesale killing of cattle there.
 The immediate cause of Willis ar rest was a threat to kill Frank Me Cullough. cattleman, who accused him of poisoning cattle. When taken into custody he had two revolvers on his person. He is a German.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
JOHN REED |S HELD FUR. INVESTIGATION
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NEW YORK. April 2S.-John Keed, an American ma gazine writer, whose appointment as Bolshevik consul gen eral at New York was withdrawn some time after he left Russia, was held under surveillance by the navy intel lgence bureau for eight hours when he arrived here today aboard a Nor wegian steamship.
 Later he was allowed to leave the vessel after special arrangements had been made for his appearance at the federal building tomorrow At that time it is expected Reed will enter a plea to his indictment for writing for The Masses articles alleged by the gov ernment to be seditious.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
WANTS TO ENLIST
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CHICAGO, April 2S.-Evan L. Cam eron, said to be a graduate of Princeton University and former noted football player, who is under arrest charged with impersonating an army officer today appealed to the federal authori- ties that he be allowed to enlist and thus redeem himself in fighting on the battlefield 1t was indicated that leniency would be recommended when his case is called in court.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
HUNDREDS AN0ELES LIFE SAVING RED CROSSES apaRe BIT eGREHT WAR;

LOS ANGELES. April 2S.-De- termined to do everything within their power to meet existing war conditions and possible demands of the future, hundreds of women socially prominent here are qualifying themselves for cer- tificates in the Worlds Life Saving Alliance of the American Red Cross. Opportunity is presented by the Los Angeles Athletic club, which is equipped with magnificently appoint ed swimming pool. said to be the most
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29

elevated in the world, as it occupies the top floors of the skyscraper in which the 5000 members of the organization have built for @ club house.
 Social leaders, school girls and club women whose fathers and husbands dominate the financial, commercial and professional life of southern California pass entire afternoons in the pool un- der instruction of the club profession als, learning all forms of swimming combined with methods of rescuing drowning persons. Many of them al ready are wearing proudly the insignia
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29

has developed dozens of champions, in cluding Aileen Allen. the peerless diver. At stated periods. hundreds of women use its pool a classic in marble and tile. The steel tank holds 200, 900 gall Ions of water and weighs more than a thousand tons when filled
 Fanny Durack of Australia worlds s champion woman swimmer, will go after new records in the club, July s. Miss Julia Heaton, the clubs fastest swimmer, and Misses Farrell Creigh- ton and Constance Brandt will com pete with her up to a quarter mile
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
GOLD FOR THE RED CROSS
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CHICAGO. April 2S.-James Barnes Of Broadmoor club, Colorado Springs, western open champion. and Gil Nichols of New York, professionals, today defeated Jack Hutchinson, tro- fessional, at Glenview club. Chicago, and Chick Evans, national amateur and open champion. one ub in an 1S- hole four ball match for the benefit of the American Red Cross. Several thousand dollars were collectede
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
IRISH PETITION WILSON
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PHILADELPHIA, April 2S.-The Federation of Irish county societies of Philadelphia tonight adopted a reso- lution urging President Wilson and congress to use their influence at this time that the right of self determina- tion for which the American people are fighting be accorded to the Irish nation and that lrishmen be not forced to fight against their will for a gov ernment which denies them that right.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29

of the w. L. $. A., having been awarded certificates of membership. Among these are Mesdames John A. Ewins, William A. Heitmen F. D. Holman, Dorothy Morton, Mae McCrea Allen, W. K. Weaver, R. E. Lyons and Frank Dorsey; Misses Janet Prendergast Wanlyn Duperu and Thelma CoXall prominent socially.
 Los Angeles claims more and better women swimmers than any other city and this is largely due to the Athletic clubs influence That institution said to be the best equipped in the world,
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
BLOoDHOUNDs ON TRAIL

ROCHESTER,, Minn.. April 2S. - Bloodhounds, shipped here from Wat erioo, Iowa. today took up the trail of Tom Armstrong. former city as sessor who escaped Thursday night after it is alleged he murdered his wife and shot his 14-year-old stepson, on a farm near here
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
FLIES FROM WASHINGTON
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MINEOLA, N. r., April 2S.-Brig- adler General William L. Kenly, newly appointed chief of the division of leronautics. landed here today with three companions after a nonstop flig@t from Washington in a power ful Italian biplance.
 The trip was made against a head wind in three and one-q quarter hours, which is said to be a record for the distance.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
COAL SHORTAGE LIKELY
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WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Further warning of another coal shortage in the east, even more serious than that of last winter unless there is an early re- adjustment of traffic on eastern rail roads, was given today by the National Coal association.
 war industries are crowding coal off the rails" said the associations an nouncement 'and the resultant con- tinued shortage of cars at the mines has cut production to the danger point"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
MORE CATTLE WILL
 CRAZE IN FORESTS
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WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Sheep and cattle will be grazed in the national forests in greatly increased numbers this year to meet the. war needs of the country and the allies for meat
 The largest increase has been made in the Colorado and Wyoming forests where 5l,000 additional cattle and 151.- 900 more sheep will be srazed. In the state of California there will be 137 900 more sheep. The provision for more cattle is widely distributed through relatively small increases in most of the forests.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
ON AMERICAN ACTIVITIES
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STOCKHOLM. April 2S.-A lengthy and appreciative article on American war activities by its Paris correspon- dent is published in the German Aftonbladet. Special emphasis is laid on the American army organization in France and on the innumerable SOL diers to be seen there.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29

AMSTERDAM. April 2S.-The re- port current last week that Germany had sent an ultimatum to Holland led to a revolt among Germans interned at the Napenveld camp, according to a dispatch from Hattem. Holland, to the Het Wolk. The guards are said to have been overpowered by 1000 Ger mans, who fled in all directions. Many Germans succeeded in passing through Almelo or Hengelo on the way back to Germany, but the police rounded up the majority of them in groups of 25 to 50.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
50O MILLION BLOCK
 |S SOVERSUBSCR|BED
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WASHINGTON, April 2s.- The $500, 900 block of certificates of in debtedness dat ted April 22 was over subscribed s17,O26, 6,000, the treasury an- nounced tonight
 Subscriptions by districts were as follows:
 Kansas City, s2O,26O,0OO; Dallas. s19,- 162,500; San Francisco, s23,540,5 300; Treasury S1.559,00
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
MATTY TO STAY HERE
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CINCINNATI, April 2S.-Christo- pher Mathewson. manager of the Cin- cinnati Nationals. announced that he will remain with the local team for the present at least and will not accept the invitation of officials of the !. M. c. A. to go to France and promote baseball among American soldiers over there.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
AMERICANS IN LIST
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OTTAWA, April 2S.-J. W. Swwenert of Los Angeles. Cal. F. F. Greenwood of Portland, Ore, W. w. Taylor Of Libby. Mont, G. D. Chenoweth of Den mark, Oregon, and w. J. B. Cass of Butte, Mont, appeared in tonights casualty list. Cass died of wounds and the others from wounds.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
ELIHU ROOT REELECTED
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WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Re-elec- ton of Elihu Root, president. and it's other officers, was announced tonight by the executive council of the Ameri- can Society of International Law. The council adopted unanimously a state ment reaffirming its conviction that the nation must abide by and defend in ternational law
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
BABY BURNED TO DEATH
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SALIDA, Colo. April 2S.-Bertha aged :, was burned to death today in d coal shed within half a block of the Salida fire department, while her 17year old brother, Arthur, as well as many neighbors. were with in sound of her voice. Persons who heard her screams believed they were laughter of children at play.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
TO WATCH FOREIGNERS
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LONDON, Saturday. April 21.-A hiil introduced in parliament contains pro visions for stricter supervision of for eigners resident in Holland during the present extraordinary war situation. according to a Reuter- dispatch from The Hague.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
PAPER TRIAL TO START
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 PARIS. April 2S.-The trial ofThe persons involved in the affairs of the Bonnet Rouge, a newspaper said to have had German financial backing and to have been engaged in proDa- ganda for the enemy will begin to- morrow. Seven persons are charged with espionage and communication and commerce with the enemy
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
HAYES BODY FOUND
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DAVENPORT, Ia. April 2S-The mystery surrounding the disappear ance of James l. Hayes, Davenport baseball magnate and vice president Of the Three-I league, was cleared up today when his body was found in the Mississippi river by fishermen.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
PIUS MAYOR IS DEAD
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ENGLEWOOD. \. J., April 2S-Thc Very Rev. Plus Mayor. general of the Carmelite order and one of the most widely known Catholic clergymen in the country. died here today
 paralysis at the age of 70 years.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
- BEWARE OF GREEN COFFEE

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Warning to licensed dealers not to trade with dealers or importers of green coffee gho have failed to obtain their licenses as required by the presidents procla- nation of last January 30 was issued today by the food administration. Many dealers in green coffee have failed to apply for licenses. making themselves liable to a maximum fine of $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than two years or both.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
CIGAR MAKERS TO STRIKE
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 TAMPA. Fla, April 2S.-Cigar mak- CTS tonight voted to strike tomorrow for increased pay on piece work. Ap proximately 1000 men. it was said. will be called out of 150 factories.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29
SUFFRAGE REJECTED
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LRepubIican A. P. Leased Wirel STOCKHOLM, April 2S.-After a long debate the chamber of pania x ment rejected bill calling for woman suffrage. The vote was 62 to 36.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-29

DO not wait tIll lornurrow-phone taat WANT AID. to The Republican and dispose of. or get what you want.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
De Woody Announces He
Will Quit U. S. Service
Chief of Bureau of Investigation
Here Finds His Salary
Too Small

Charles F. De Woody, chief of the
Bureau of Investigation of the De-
partment of Justice, yesterday con-
firmed the report that he intends to
leave the Federal service and enter
business He has not yet sent his res
ignation to Washington, nor has he
accepted any of the business offers
made him.
Shortly before the United States en-
tered the war Mr.. De Woody intended
to resign from the government service,
but was induced to stay by Washing
ton authorities. Mr. De Woody is
leaving the Federal service because Of
the small pay.
Mr.. De Woody came to New York
from Cleveland last January to take
charge of the local Office of the Bureau
of Investigation. With only forty op-
eratves to run down hundreds of dan
gerous enemy aliens and spies, he
curbed the enemy alien menace in the
New York district and crushed the
famous German spy ring here.
Out of his salary of $4,000 q year
Mr.. De Woody has been forced to ad-
vance expense money to operatives on
cases to continue Investigations, while
Germany was paying millions to her
espionage and propaganda agents in
this country. The salary checks of the
agents we're at times two months be-
hind and their expense accounts four
months behind There is no emer-
gency fund available for the operatives
paid only $3.50 a day.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
Seeds for $4,000 Fir
Trees Gift to France
First American Contribution to
Raise New Forests in the
Devastated Districts

Santa Claus's pack was never more
fraught with possibilities than gray
canvas bag which travels tomorrow in
the keeping of Percival s. Ridsdalc, sec
retary of the American Forestry AS
sociation, to the French Department of
Agriculture and Forestry in Paris.
Out of that bag, which weigh fifteen
pounds, tall fir trees are to come, trees
to the number of 10000, which will
grow in the places of vast French for
ests shaved away by German vandalism
and cover the scars of million and a
half shell-torn acres Of soil in North
crn France.
1t is going to take forty years to
cover up what the Germans defaced in
four, according to Mr. Ridsdalc, and the
first fifteen pounds of seed must be
doubled over and over again until thou
sands have been furnished to France
France asked for $50 pounds of fir
seed" Mr.. Ridsdalc said. an this
country there were only fifteen pounds
available AS there was no demand
for seed while the war was going on,
the Northern frs were not stripped of
seed this fall. They are now snow
bound, and it will be another year be-
fore any can be gathered. But this
fifteen pounds will raise trees worth a
million dollars"
1t will take two years to gather the
seeds needed for reconstruction of
French forests if the French govern
mcnt accepts the offer of the Ameri-
can association
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
$4,000 Men
In Home Camps
To Be Released
1an915 of Pershing's Sol
d;ers Designated for an
Early Return, Says March
Six Christmas Ships Sail
. 918 600 Boxes Assure
Every Man i'll France That
He Will Be Remembered

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14,-Demobili-
,ation of the military forces at home
: gaining in momentum, General
March. chief of staff, announced to-day.
Annroximately half of the 100000
men in the home camps on November
:, are specifically designated for early
discharge
Penorts to the War Department..
General March said, indicate rate of
S;scharre of about $4,000 men day,
which will be doubled when demobili-
zation is in full progress. The list of
designated troops as given out by the
chief Of staff shows that Of the combat
divisions. which are to be demobnized
last. $4,000 men already have been Sc
lected for early discharge.
IN addition to the figures for the
troops at home General March said
thst 5.65S officers and 1922 men OF
The evolutionary forces up to Decem-
her 70. had been designated for return
and of these 1878 officers and 30,750
men already have sailed for home.
Troops To Be Released
The troops designated for release
from camps in the United States now
total s24, 600 men in addition to 17,203
officers already discharged. and en-
brace the following classes: