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Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
GIVE 4 DOLLAR, YOU;
 THIS BUY GAVE 4 LEC

"I owe my life to the Red Cross" were the words uttered by William Alton, to his father as he lay in hospital in Des Moines. Iowa.~recover- ing from ahving his leg amputated in France.
 William Alton is the cousin of L. F. Pigg, of Quinns Cafeteria, Phoenix Alton lost his leg in one of the terrific struggles in France in which he played a mans part. His leg lies buried in the soil he bled 10 defend. And to the Red Cross he attributes his recovery from the severe wounds he gathered in the fighting.
 Wounded at the battle of St. Mihiel on September 12, lying bleeding pro- fusely from o'clock in the morning till after l2 o'clock noon unattended in the trenches, during a part of which time he attempted to stop the flow of blood from a dying comrade: found, and since shifted through 27 different hos pitals in France and the United States, submitting to an operation which re- suited in the amputation of the lower part of his leg halfway between the ankle and knee, and now confined in a hospital at Fort Des Moines. Iowa. These are a part of the eventualities that have marked Altons experience
 
 William Alton will always remember the Red Cross as the agency which saved him from death in foreign land. He will always remember it as the greatest mother of them all.''
 His Phoenix cousin is justly proud of the heroic part played by him in the recent hard fighting. He is proud that his cousin was one of the many Amer jeans who put fear and decentralization into the hearts of the enemy and the people backing it. His record is like the many others that tell of bravery and self-sacrifice
 Mir. Pigg believes that a lesson may be drawn from the episode, by the peo- pie of this city. If this man can give a leg, how many in Phoenix can at least give a dollar? The two gifts may not be the same in value but the spirit is there, and it is the same. A dollar may save some other doughboy's leg. And the moral support that a dollar will provide is worth many times one hun dred cents 10 the many heartsick, homesick and joysick Sammies.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
SLIGHT ADVANCE IS
 MADE BY INFLUENZA

An advance of one influenza case over the total for the preceding period was shown at the conclusion of the 24-hour period yesterday. The day, however, was not accompanied by a fatality, and the health authorities are confident that a recurrence of the cpl dernic in the near future is not possi- ble.
 Last night it was found that there were 132 cases of the disease, as against 131 Thursday During the day 15 new cases were reported from the city and two additional patients from outlying districts were admitted to local hospital. However, the releases from quarantine more than counter balanced this showing, IS discharges being effected. Four releases from hospitals were recorded
 Despite the optimistic appearance of the situation. there is to be no relaxa- tion of vigilance on the part of the authorities until the influenza is en- tirely eradicated. The present meth ods used to combat the epidemic are to be continued until such time as the present wave is completely stamped out.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE TAXES FIRST STEPS
 AGAINST ZONE RATE

Preparations for waging vigorous campaign against the railroad rate scale proposed for Arizona by the rail road administration were made yes terday at a meeting of the traffic com mittee of the chamber of commerce. Arrangements were made to commun- icate with the other states designed as intermountain territory and invite them to follow the lead this state is taking in the fight.
 The meeting opened with addresses by Hon F. A. Jones and A. A. Betts, members of the corporation commis sion. In short, pithy talks, each brief ly discussed the rate situation and pointed out the disadvantage that would accrue to the state in the event the system advocated is permitted to become law. At the same time the speakers advanced suggestions for the conduct of the opposition to be registered.
 In conformity with these sugges- tions, a motion increasing the mem bership of the committee to fifty, and if possible, to one hundred was unan- imously adopted. From this number nine members will be chosen to act in the capacity of an executive commit tee. This latter committee will meet once each week for the consideration of such traffic problems as may arise. and oftener if there is necessity there for.
 In addition, a sub- committee con- sisting of temporary chairman Roy $. Goodrich, Harry Welch, secretary, and P. R. Helm was appointed for the pur- pose of drafting a letter and resolu- tion which will be sent to all commer- cial organizations in the territory af- fected. pointing out the danger of the zone rate. These documents will be prepared from data to be furnished by the corporation commissioners. The letter and resolution are designed to unite and solidify the interests ep- posed to this rate.
 Pledges of support were made to the committee by a number of the civic organizations including the Merchants and Manufacturers Association. This latter organization, according to Charles Korrick, was desirous of af- filiating with the executive committee, and cooperating in every way possi- ble.
 The next meeting of the committee is to take place Friday evening at the chamber of commerce. In pursuance with the plan to increase the size of the conenittee, notices of the meet ing are to be mailed to all of the mer- chants and shippers interested, invit- ing them to attend and participate in the formation of plans to combat the impending raise in freight rates.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
Boys Blouses

A great big selection of styles fabrics and patterns for boys of all ageszblouses of madras percale Jap crepe and fibre silk
 priced at DOC 10 s%'o
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
CUT IN PRICE 0F
 MEAT FROM 5 ID
 5 CENTS POUND
Only One Market Of Eight In Phoenix Fails To Adopt
 Schedule Satisfactory To The Food Administration

Reductions in the price of meat which will benefit the consumer from three to five cents a pound on all cuts have been made by dealers of eight towns of Arizona, including Phoenix. according to an announcement made yesterday at the state headquarters of the food administration. This reduction comes as voluntary action on the part ot the markets and is the outcome of an investigation which has extended over a period of several weeks.
 Tribolet's market is declared .to be the first large market in Phoenix to voluntarily adopt d schedule of prices which is satisfactory to the food au- thorities. The Phoenix Wholesale X Meat & Produce Co.,, the food adminis- tration states, has failed as yet to make any material reductions, as shown by the weekly price lists furnished Hughes market, Hackett's market Hurley's market, Union market, Valley market, New market and Pot Forage market.
 Competition to Adjust
 The prices of these retail concerns are said to be governed by the price lists furnished by the wholesale con- cern, though in some instances the gov ernment inspectors have found slight variation.
 While the food administration is in hopes to secure a voluntary reduction by the Phoenix Wholesale Meat & Pro- duce Co.,, it is pointed out that the situation is one which competition will take care of, inasmuch as the consumer is not forced to trade at any of the shops charging higher prices.
 One of the contentious of this whole sale concern, it is stated, is that the present high prices are due to the fact that more steers than cows are now be- ing slaughtered and that steer meat is naturally much higher This is not borne out in a report of government in spectors covering a period of seventeen months from March, 1917 to November 1918, inclusive.
 Lowered in Towns
 This report shows that during March 19l7,' there were slaughtered by this concern 14S cows and 5S5 steers, and during November, 1918, 3S3 cows and S9 steers. The total number of cows slaughtered for the entire period was 1,2S3, as against 6,726 steers during the same time.
 Other towns in which the dealers have unanimously conceded to the sug- gestion of the food administration of making decisive reductions are Yuma, Bisbee, Douglas, Kingman, Winslow, Flagstaff, and Williams.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
ID TOAST KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDER

Invitations to all the members of Phoenix Commandery, No. 3, Knights Templar, to participate in a toast to the Most Eminent Grand Commander Lee Stuart Smith were mailed out yesterday The observance will take place at the Masonic Temple Wednes- day morning, December 25, at 10 o'clock.
 For the occasion, a most interesting program has been prepared by a spe- cial committee under the direction of Eminent Commander Darwin Dickin- son Northrup. This program, while short, is artistically balanced, several vocal numbers by we'll known soloists being interspersed amony the incidents of special significance te the member shrip of the organization, as follows:
 Invocation by the prelate. Vocal solo by Sir Knight W. F. Deity, accom- panied by Mrs. Deity. Toast to the Grand Master Sir Lee s. Smith by Past Commander Frank Thamas. Response by Past Commander Cyrif Stanley Gil- bert Vocal solo by Miss Cora Cross. accompanied by Mrs. Deity Eulogy to Past Grand Commander P. P. Park CT, deceased. by Past Grand Com mander Sir N. A. Morford Vocal solo by Sir Knight c. E. Heath, accompa- nied by Miss Cora Cross. Address by Past Commander B. T. Gillett, 'Thc Redemption of Palestine.v Vocal solo by Sir Knight W. E. Deity.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
ARIZONA'S HONOR LIST

KILLED IN ACTION Private James E. Dubois, Mrs. Mary A. Mills, Bonita.
 WOUNpED-DEGREEU UNDE-
 TERMINED Corporal Edward Kujawa' John Kuiawa, Kingman.
 WOUNDED SLIGHTLY Private James Henry Hughes, James A. Hughes, Winslow.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
GERMANS QUIT WHEN THEY HAD WOUNDED.
 THIS PHOENIX BOY

Wounded three days before the signing of the armistice. Lester Bonar was in the hospital when the great news was received and could not take part in the jollification. But what he observed from a hospital bed is told in part in a letter written on Dads Day to his father. I. NJ. BonaR who lives at Twenty third and Fill more streets. Lester Bonar was sent to Camp Funston and went overseas in May. The letter in part is as fol- lows
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
CHAOS HOLDS SWAY
 OVER LARGE AREA
(N. Y. IndependenD

A traveller might leave the trench lina in France or Flanders and walk eastward to the Pacific, passing through full breadth of Germany, Poi and. Russia and Siberia to Nladlvostok' or start at Trieste for a trip through Austria, Hungary, the Balkans, Asiatc Turkey. Persia. Russian Central Asia and many provinces of China, without in either case coming upon a sohdiy established government, an unmistak able frontier or community enjoy ing internal stability and peace Not since the Middle Ages has so large a portion of the earth's surface been given over to anarchy and civil strife. Every suppressed nationality in Gen. tral or Eastern Europe, taking to heart the maxim that possession is nine points of the law, is trying to make it's sway effective over as large an area as possible before the peace is signed. No one now can say exactly just what nations exist nor what provisional gov ernment in each case has the best legal title to be considered representative.
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Arizona republican., 1918-12-21

these mines, if exploded, would have destroyed regiment of men. One provision of the armistice compelled the Germans to locate these mines for the allied leaders. The photo shows an auto load ef
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21
Base Hospital No. 10. November 20, 1918.

Dear Dad: The Stars and Stripes, our American paper over here, sad that December "A was to be Dads Day, and all us soldiers were to write their dads so that they would get it by that day. Well dad this sure is some life. We don't have chicken every meal. and once in a while we go for several days without cake, but as far as variety goes. we get it. We never work more than A hours a day, and as far as place to sleep is con- cerned, we didn't need any. When the Huns used to shell us l used to dig like gopher, and the sergeant says if they hadn't quit shelling when they did, it would have taken q week for me to climb out of that hole, it would have been so deep.
 But that is all over now and the Huns are licked. I guess I was the only one they were after. because when they got me they quit. But believe me, dad, 1 had my share of excitement beforesI ran into that bullet. And also believe that it is hard to lay still while machine gun bullets are whistling overhead. I don't mean overhead, be- cause was laying down with my can teen stuck up above the level of the ground, and they whittled that thing down level with the seat of my pants. Pretty soon it same our time to move, and when I raised up, one of those measly things went ping" and quit using my right arm for a while, but now I can use it quite bit I write and do lots of things with it.
 saw in last nights paper where the wounded and sick were going to be l taken to the states soon. Gosh. hope that is so. I have had enough of a trip abroad. and I am ready to sail for good old Phoenix. Well dad, this isn't much of letter, but 1 will be home some
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21

HELD FOR COCONINO OFFICERS Louis Gonzales, wanted in Flagstaff on a felony warrant, was taken into custody yesterday by Constable Marks of Glendale. Gonzales will be held ill the county jail pending the arrival of office & from Coconino county.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21

The Germans in their diabolical way, planted powerful minas in roads over which they expected American and allied troops to pass in chasing the kaisers crew in the closing days of the war. One ef
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21

It makes no difference what your wants may be you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified pages-Arizona's s Lead ing Advertising Medium.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21

time in the near future, then we can talk.
 With love to all
 LESTER. Private l.. M. Bonar, 353 Infantry, S9th Division. A. F.. F.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21

German officers passing through a section of the line held by the Can adian forces on the way to locate mines in the vicinity. A white flag can be seen attached to the wind shield of the car.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-21

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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-21
British Continue Their Dents in the Hindenburg Line
Allied Cavalry Keep Pursuing the Bulgarians and
Serbian Front is Penetrated
BRITISH COMPLETE 7 HEIR SUCCESSES :
ON THE Won HINDENBURG
Turks Hard Pressed Their Front in Palesne-ROuted
by Allied Force Assisted by Friendly Arabs

The bombardment of the city of Metz by the Amer-
can heavy artillery has caused surprise but panic The
German papers assert that few persons killed and
the damage was insignificant. But word comes from
Basic that the bOmbardment caused a great sensation
throughout Germany. Many inhabitants have left the
city, neutras held captive and crisis in Germany
is approaching.
London-All the Bulgarian trench systems on the
Serbian front have been penetrated The Allied cavalry
have taken the pursuit and cavalry unit has cross
ed the Cena, twenty miles north of Soko position An
other force of horsemen has moved the same distance
northeast
With the British Forces in France-The Australian
troops have continued their penetration along the Hin
denburg line and two-thirds of mile from Bel
lngz and four enlles from northwest St. Quentin and
there is steady thrust by the British northeast of St.
Quentin which gave them additional ground during the
night.
With the British Armies in France-The British
have made the extraordinary successes Of the past two
days complete.
Germans who held the outposts of the Hindenbure
line IN spots between Cambrai and ST. Quentin have been
cleared out while in other places the British have regain
winch are absolutely essential to the safety of the great
defensive system.
This is especially true on each side Of Bony. q mile
ana quarter southwest Of the important town of LIE
Catelet where the dry bed of the St. Quentin canal run
ng just east OF the village forms one of the main de-
fences of the Hindenburg line
The Holy Land is afame under the imnetus Of
ghty stroke by the British, French and friendly Arab
forces and the Turks from the Jordan river eastward t
the Medlterranean seemingly are in rout
u Added to their already heavy losses in ground men
Killed. wounded or made prisoners and stores can1rpd
Wonued or mace prisoners, and stores captured in Bel
gum France, Italy and the Balkans the Teutonc allies
Judging from first reports of the hostes begun aoansf
the Ottoman in Palestine are in for f1rthor nxrooo1
hard usage 0ii'0'S
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-21
DESTROYER HIT
British Aviator Successfully Attacks
German Boat
A. C. ARNOLD

A British Naval Air Force Base in
England Sept. 10-(Correspondence
of The Associated Press)-The de-
struction of a German destroyer by a
British seaplane is graphically told
by Captain Paul Bowsher, who OBJ
served the unusual occurrence from
the cockpit of a fast British bombing
plane.
He was flying off the Belgium
coast when he saw two British ma
chimes in front of him.
"Suddenly," he writes, "the front
machine turned to the right and be-
gan to fly towards the coast. It's
occupants had evidently seen some
thing of Importance. Looking be-
low, I saw, few miles from the Zee
brugge mole, six little shapes which
seemed stationary on the grey sea.
"They were German destroyers
which were in reality steaming at
top speed toward the coast. Gradu-
ally the seaplanes drew nearer and
nearer, and soon were but few
miles from the land.
"Near the front machine appeared
a small black ball of smoke. Another
appeared, and another, and I could
hear the sharp crack of bursting
shells.
"Now, however, they were almost
over the destroyers, which were be-
ginning to zig-zag as the danger of
the coming attack was realized.
"I saw six black cylinders drop
spinning from the front machine.
Near the destroyers appeared the
white smoke and spray of a bomb
Another followed, and another. Then
on one of the destroyers a great red
flash appeared and the center of the
boat was left clouded in smoke. It's
attacker had scored one direct hit
81 shouted excitedly to the pilot as
one of the destroyers dropped out OF
line and made swiftly for its mortal
ly wounded consort.
"The airplanes returned to re-
port. A patrol returning few hours
later stated that they had seen five
German destroyers returning toward
Ostend. By then, the sixth, torn anC
shattered, lay with many another
twisted and rusted companion, under
the sea-"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-21
WILL START
LUMBER MILL
IN ST. JOHNSBURY
Town and Village to
Exempt the Skinner
Lumber Company
from Taxation
c.. S. SKINNER
ADDRESSES MEETING
Unanimous Vote Taken and
Mr.. Skinner Heartily
Cheered and
WelcOmed

Without a dissenting vote and fol-
lowed by applause the voters of ST.
Johnsbury granted exemption to the
Skinner Manufacturing Company for
10 years at special town and village
meetings at the Town hall Friday
night. About SO voters were present
and more would have undoubtedly
come out if the weather had been
more favorable.
After reading the call for the spe-
cial town meeting James Cosgrove
introduced 6. resolution granting ex-
emption to the proposed plant for ten
years. MI. Cosgrove said the resolu-
ton had been submitted to three law
yers, including the partner of the
town attorney, and all had passed it
as legal. He said he introduced the
resolution as citizen of St. Johns
bury and not as representing the
Commercial Club or any other organ
ization, though as far as the Com
mercial Club was concerned he be-
lieved all the members favored it.
Before the vote was taken the
moderator called upon C. S. Skinner
of Orleans, who spoke very frankly
and cordially about coming here.
Mr.. Skinner said his plant had 21,-
900 acres of timberland in Skinner
Me-, and also owned and operated
lumber mills in Lowell and Orleans.
He said it, was the plan of the cor
poration to come to St. Johnsbury to
dress lumber and make box shocks.
They did not ask for anything except
an exemption from taxes and if the
voters granted that they would come
He said they did not ask for any
money, but they did want and expect
the goodwill-of the people and he was
sure they would get it.
Continuing, Mr. Skinner said he
was attracted to the town because OF
it's railroad facilities and it's schools
and churches. He said he was salts
fed that the schools and churches
were the best in the state and that
one of his sons was graduate OF
our academy and as long as he liveo
spoke in the highest terms of the In
stitution. He said the company haC
to conform to government regula'
tions regarding the shipment of then
lumber and that he could not promise
what they could do, but it was theil
intention to start factory here soor
and develop it along the most pro
gressive lines.
1t was then unanimously voted tC
grant exemption to this plant.
A special village meeting followed
the town meeting and all present vo
ted to grant exemption from village
| taxes.
Following the meetings the voters
met informally Mr.. Skinner and his
son and cordially welcomed them tx
| St. JOhnsbury.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-21
HUN PLANS FOR WORLD CON
QUEST
Final Documents Released in German
Deceit and Trickery

Washington, Sept. 20-Another
convincing link in the proof that Ger
many was preparing to start war Of
world conquest at least six weeks be-
fore the excuse for it was offered by
the assassination of the Austrian
heir-apparent at Sarajavo, concludes
the amazing series of disclosures
which the American government has
given to the public through secret
documents brought out of Russia.
Two authentic documents are in
cluded in the final chapter of the
story which began a week ago with
evidence removing any doubt that
may have existed that the Russian
Bolshevih government, headed by
Lenine and Trotsky, is a tool of the
imperial German government One
of these is the original circular from
the German general staff, dated June
10, 1914, directing that all industrial
concerns be notified to open their Sc
cret instructions for industrial mobil-
ization. Another, dated November
| 20, 1914, is from the German general
staff, and reveals that within four
months after hostilities began in
Europe obstruction agents" We're or
dered to Canada and the United
States to hire anarchists and escaped
criminals for bomb plots and work of
terror which finally played a part in
drawing the United States into the
war.
In addition to thfs authentic evi-
dence, Edgar Sisson, who obtained
the papers for the Commission on
Public Information, offers a remark
able group of circulars put in Rus
sian text at Petrograd last winter
purporting to be copies of documents
taken from the archives of the coun-
ter espionage bureau of the Kerensky
government, supplemented by some
from the files of the same bureau be-
fore the fall of the Car.