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Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
DRAFT CONTINGENT WILL: GET SEVDOFF

When the next contingent of Ari- zona men, numbering approximately 300 recruits for the new national army. leaves Phoenix on Monday, May q. they will be given right royal send ofr. The committee of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce consisting Of A. A. Betts, F. C. Lawhon, c. V. GuIley ana Donald Dunbar, named some time ago 10 attend to the details of recep- uons to American contingents, met yesterday morning and took up the work or perfecting plans for the de- parture of the next garty of soldiers.
 In view of the fact that the forth coming contingent will be the largest yet sent out from Phoenix, it was felt that the committee should be increased in order to extend the scope. Accord ingly, the names of. Vic Hanny repre- senting the Rotary club; w. l.. Pin ney of the NJ. & M., and Charles Stauf- fer and Chapin Hall of the newspapers were added. It was also decided to appoint a representative of the Xii Wanis club to be selec,ed before the next meeting of the committee on Fri day evening"
 Tentative plans call for a parade at $50 o'clock on Monday afternoon. speaking at the city hall plaza, a march to the train and an hour given over to farewells and entrainment aboard a special Arizona Eastern train. It is expected that practically all inc busi- ness houses In Phoenix will be closed rom o'clock until the departure of the train. The Prescott contingent is scheduled to arrive here at o'clock. giving them an hour to entrain and join the Phoenix party. The problem of feeding the big contingent is vel to be solved.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
FRENCH RECAPTURE
 HILL A FROM HUN
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WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, May 15.-(By the Associated Press)-Hard fighting continued to- day in the neighborhood of Hill A, north of Kemmel which was stormed and re-taken late yesterday by French troops. This much disputed elevation has changed hands many times re- gently but the French were still hold ing the Germans off at o'clock this afternoon. Thus tho little rising ground from the waterlogged Flemmish plain about it had suddenly come to occupy an important place in the annals of the fighting in this section of the front, although thus far it has never been even digpified with a name other than that contained in the figures in dicating it's height.
 Its value lies in the fact that it dom. mates considerable territory and for this reason 1t has been a thoEne in the flesh for the ambitious Germans. It is believed that they want it to facili- tate their next attack in this region which bids fair to come before long. A renewal of the German offensive on a big scale has so far not ma terialized. There has been an increase in. the hostile artillery fire at numer- ous points from the northern to the southern end of the battle front and a break in the present lull may be ex- pected at any time.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
GERMAN
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 BERLIN, May IS (via London). The official communication from general headquarters today reads:
 North of kemmei, successful attacks resulted in the bringing in of f2o prisoners. The French suf- fered sanguinary losses. The ar- tilIery duel in the kemmel region continues intense.
 "EarIy in the morning, in con- nection with French thrusts, fresh infantry engagements developed there.
 Between the Lys and La Bassee canal, on the Scarpe, and near Buc- quoy, the enemy artillery was lively, especially during the night.
 "We made a short thrust be- tween the Ancre and the Somme and penetrated the British lines on the Bray y-Corbie road and held the territory gained against twice-re- peated and strong counter attacks.
 Lively artillery activity con tinued for the support of the in- fsntry. Near Vihers- Bretonneux, on both sides of the Luce and the Avre, artillery engagements have repeatedly revived. On the west ern bank of the Avre she enemy at- tackled our lines near Castel. He was repuIsed with heavy losses.
 "Our airmen yesterday shot down five enemy balloons. We have dropped numerous bombs on Calais and Dunkirk as we'll as the muni- ton depot sin the rear and railway establishment of the enemy"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
PROMINENT MEN
 INDICTED UPON
 FEDERAL CHARGE
Aftermath of Bisbee Deportation Is Indictment of 20
 Citizens for Removing 1. W. W. from Arizonas Midst
 By Means of Stock Train; Arrests Made by Joseph Don U. S. Marshall All Surrender in Short Order

Commissioner Henry Buemler of spiracy to deprive a citizen of the rights guaranteed to him by the con- stitution and laws of the United States in violation of section 19, of the penal code of 1910.'
 Fits Was Conductor
 W. C. Fits, assistant attorney gen. eral of Washington, conducted the consideration of the deportation be- fore the grand jury at Tucson. fol- lowing the recommendation of the presidents labor commission, which visited the Warren district last No- vember Included in witnesses before the jury were several of the deported miners and their friends from Bisbee.
 Men Surrender Quickly
 Arrests were made without excite ment. United States Marshal Dillon, who served the warrants, sent word to all the men to call on him. They responded quickly and within half an hour all had been served. Bond for each man was furnished by N. J. Cunningham, cashier of the Bank of Bisbee, one of the men indicted. and Lemuel C. Shattuck, president and general manager of the Shattuck mine, who also was arrested. In the case of Cunningham and Shattuch other bondsmen were provided.
 Harry C. Wheeler. sheriff of Co chse county, and who led the depor- tations, now is q captain in the United States army in France.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
STRONG COMPANY |s
 FORMED iN ARIZONA

Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday with the Arizona corpora ton commission by the Western States Securities company, with $500,000 paid in capital, of which s250,000 has all ready been subscribed by the organ izers. which include some of the most prominent men in Arizona. Among them are c. o. Eliis, vice-president of the Bank of Douglas; NJ. J. Cum ningham of the Bank of Bisbee, A. J. Chandler of Chandler, Frank J. Man. gram of Phoenix Warren McArthur, Jr., and Charles H. McArthur of Phoe- nix, George Kingdom vr Jerome, Alfred Paul of Douglas, W. H. Rice of the Phelps Dodge Mercantile company Bisbee, and other men throughout the state prominent in financial circles.
 Headquarters of the new company will be in Phoenix, with branches in the larger towns of the state. The company is organized for the purpose of aiding the handling of cattle, farm, req lestate and automobile mortgage loans.
 The organizers, realizing the press ing need of a strong financial institu- tion in the southwest for the handling of these securities, went about to in- corporate. They saw that large part of the business the company proposes to handle is now being taken out oi the state.
 c. 0. Ellis has been elected presi- dent; NJ. J. Cunningham. -presi- dent. and Dr. Chandler, secretary and treasurer. These and the following will comprise the board of directors: Warren McArthur, Jr, and Flank J Mangham.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
BARRAGE LAID BUT.
 NOT FOLLOWED UP
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, May 15.-A heavy barrage was laid down by the Germans on American positions northwest of Toul this morning, but no infantry attack developed. The Americans in the line at all times during the firins were ready for the enemy.
 One of the American reconnaissance airplanes late yesterday afternoon from an altitude of about 400 yards fired upor4 German trenches, in whica there Wele a number of the enemy, with I machine gun.
 The indications today pointed tu the possibility that the American hi- plane Hhich suddenly dropped cut of the ciotlds yesterday, killing the tw. men in it, was shot down t'J m enemy machine, for it was estanlisEed that the engine of the biplane was r''nning at full speed when it hit 1EC EFt.uNd.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
PRESIDENT HOLDS
 INVESTIGATION BY
 HUGHES SUFFICIENT

k WASHINGTON, May 15.-President Wilson has summoned Charles E. Hughes to act with Attorney General Gregory in the investigation of crim- inal charges made in connection with aircraft production. Hr. Hughes ac- ceptance of the task was announced today at the White House and he will come to Washington in few days to go over plans with the attorney gen. eral.
 President Protests
 This announcement overshadoWed in interest another development which created a great stir at the capitol. In a letter to Senator Martin, the demo- cratic leader. the president earlier in | the day had emphatically reiterated his opposition to the phrasing of a pending resolution authorizing further | inquiry by the snate military commit | tee into aviation and other phases of war preparations. He declared he would regard the passage of such a resolution as a vote of want of confi- dence in the administration and vir- tually as an attempt to take over the conduct of the war.
 Tribute to Hughes
 In designating former Justice Hughes, whose record in the New York insurance investigation is well remem- bered the president said he felt the department of justices investigation was of the very greatest importance, that if any person were found to be guilty they might be prosecuted vigort ously and promptly and that the repu- tations of those attacked might be protected if the charges were found to be groundless.
 Heated Discussion
 The letter to Senator Martin was the subject of heated discussion. Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, who intro duced the resolution of inquiry, called before the senate expenditures con- mittee considering it, declared there was no intention of investigating "the conduct of the war" and that the reso- lution was worded as it was only to give the military committee, of which he is chairman, authority to resume its previous investigations. The sen- ator also issued a statement in which he explained that no charges had been made against Major General Squier or Rear Admiral Taylor, the army and navy members of the aircraft board.
 Measure is Amended
 The expenditure committee, by a vote of to ?, amended the resolution by siiniu6 oIt ItleIelCe u tle COluuc' of the war, and adding a proviso speci- fically limiting the scope of the con- mittee's activities. If the senate re- fused to adopt the resolution as amend ed, Senator Chamberlain indicated lie would drop the Investigations planned Administration leaders were of the opinion tonight, however, that the amendment would be acceptable al the White House and that the resolu ton be passed. If so, the military committee will proceed independently of the department of justice inquiry
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
WAR REVIEW
 OF THE DAY
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Still another day has passed with out the Germans renewing their of fensive in Flanders or Picardy. No- where have the infantry operations by either side risen in importance above patrol engagements.
 North of kemmel, where the Ger mans Tuesday gained a footing on Hill A, the lost vantage points have been retrieved through persistent at tacks of the French. Not alone were the Germans forced to recede, but the French advanced their line and also took prisoners.
 French Make Advance
 Likewise south of Rallies. in the Amiens region, the French have taken another bite into the German line and successfully Warded off German counter attack. The Germans suf- fered heavy ca casualties.. Throughout Wednesday the British were left alone by the German infantry.
 Although the enemy is keeping his infantry to their trenches, he con- tinues to use his artillery vigorously against salient positions held by the British and French all along the front especially against Field Marsha Haigs forces south of Albert and against the French north of Kemmel The French north of Montdidier and between Montdidier and Noyon also have been under an intensive fire. American Airmen Right American aviators in the Toul sec tor are continuing to perform notabls deeds of bravery in the air against the enemy flyers. Wednesday thret additional planes were shot down 1T this region by Americans. The Frencf in recognition of the bravery of th' Americans. decorated five of then with the French war cross.
 The meeting between the German and Austrian emperors at German grand headquarters seemingly ha' | been productive of a strengthening O the relations between Germany ant the dual monarchy which it hat been reported unofficially were some what strained. After parting. Elm peror William and Emperor Charle exchanged messages of felicitatiol over the accord arrived at in thei 1 discussions and expressive of deel mutual friendship. It is asserted tha the emperors not only reached al agreement on the solution of tn question of eastern border states bu | that they also selected monarchs fo Lithuania, Courland, Esthonia ant | Poland.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
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BISBEE, May 15.-Another chapter in the history of the Bisbee deporta tions of July r. last ended today in the Warren district where United States Marshal Joseph P. Dillon ar rested on federal warrants issued on indictments found in the United States district court at Tucson, 20 of the best known citizens of Cochise county.
 Men 10 Plead May 8
 The remaining chapters-the stories of those indicted-will be heard in United States district court at Tucson before Judge William II. Sawtelle, where the 20 citizens detained by the marshal will appear May 28 to plead. At the same time it is expected date of trial will be set.
 tt., These Are Indicted
 Those against whom indictments were found and who were arrested today were: George B. Wilcox, Robert Rae, Miles Merrill. Gerald Sherman, Michael J. Cunningham, James Ali son, <Bassett Watkins Lemuel C. Shattuck, Michael J. Brophy, Phillip Tovrea, Charles H. Hunt. James L. Cannon, Vance M. Johnson, Nelson c. Bledsoe, Joseph P. Hodgson, Alvin ". Howe, William r. Sims, Hascal Snodgrass, c. II. DoWell and II. T. Stout.
 Bond of 5000 was furnished by each defendant before United States
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
FIVE Av|ATORS IF AMERICA DECORATED
 WITH WAR CROSSES
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, May 15.-American aviators today shot down three German planes in the Foul sector.
 Five American aviators were later decorated with the French war cross.
 Major Richard Bolles Paddock of the signal corps, has been recom- mended for the war cross. Recently under terrific fire he made an in spection of the wire communications which was not expected of him be- cause of his rank. He discovered the wire cut by the enemy and repaired it, being wounded in the leg while doing so. He is a native of Wyoming. Sergeant W. B. Cornell of Pittsburg, Pa. and Sergeant N. R. Webb of Monroe, Utah, signal corps, have been awarded the war cross for conspicu- ous bravery in repairing wires under heavy shell and gas attack. Both are now in the hospital.
 There was a general movement be- hind the German lines today. perhaps owing to the heavy casualties in- flicted by the American artillery. The air activities were above normal, the weather being ideal. The French brought down a, German plane in flames early this morning back of the American lines.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
GAS SHELLS FLYING
 ON FLANDERS FRONT
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LONDON, May 15.-(Nia Ottawa)- Much local enemy artillery activity is reported on various parts of the British battle front in France. Dur ing the night gas smelling in the Flanders and Somme areas was ac- companied by harassing fire against the line from Newar to Wiel- tie, near Dickenbusch lake, around Hinges, at St. Laurent Blangy and against Villers- -BrettoneuX, Corbie and NauX- Sur Somme. A fresh west erly wind was blowing across the battlefield.
 The only infantry in which the British were engaged has been q minor brush southwest of Ridge wood The French at Hill No. A were heavily shelled during the night. The position there is somewhat obscure Enemy airmen are unusually active in Flanders.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
Santa Fe WILL
 Triaa Trains In
 Its Refremchin@

TOPEKA, kas, May 15.-One million six hundred thousand train miles per year were trimmed from the Santa Fe railroads train sched- uie today by officials of the road in session here. This cut represented the Santa Fe's share of the cut of 100000 train miles per year re- gently ordered of western roads by General Director of Railroads Mc- Adoo.
 Mail trains numbers 15 and 18 between Kansas City and Chicago were ordered annuIed; also one from Chicago to Fort Madison, one coast train and two trains running between Barstow and Bakersfield, Cal.
 The coast train annulIed was No. 21 and 22. full equipment through train each way from Kansas City to the Pacific coast. The new schedule is to go into effect June 2.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
AND
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 IF SECRETARIES
Administration Bill for the
 Control of Two Natural
 Resources of Vital In terest In This Section
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WASHINGTON, May 15.-Hearings on the administration bill, proposing extensive development of waterways for power and irrigation began today before the special house water power committee with Secretaries Baker and Houston urging changes in the meas ure and it's speedy enactment. The bill would create a water power con- mission to be composed of the secre- taries of war, agriculture and interior under which developments would be directed.
 Limit Waterpower Leases
 Secretary Baker urged a definite period for licensing corporations, leasing water power and irrigation | rights; that leases be for a definite period, and that the amount of com pensation to be paid private inter- ests by the government when it takes over plants be fixed. The lease period suggested now is fifty years with the government retaining the option of renewing the lease or purchasing the property.
 ~- Make Bill More Specific Secretary Houston also urged changes in the original draft bill to make more specific references to
 
 when water power plants are taken over by the government and he sub mitted an amendment under which licenses under the bill would be re- quired to set aside an amortization reserve to be held until the termina- tion of the lease or to be applied in the reduction of the net investment under the direction of the commission Rate Fixing Not Needed 1 MT. Houston said he did not believe it necessary to include in the meas ure a provision fixing a rate of re- turn on the investment of private interests in the development ol power declaring that such authority should be left to the commission. He also urged that the commission be 1 given authority over all inland water ways and boundary waters.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
Aerial Mail Is Accomplished
 Fact' In East
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 WASHINGTON. May 15.-AeriaI mail service in the United States today became an accomplished fact.
 Piloted by army aviators, air planes carried consignments of mail from New York and Phila- deIphia to Washington and from Philadelphia to New York. A plane which started from the na- tionaI capitol for Philadelphia in the presence of President Wilson and other government officials, was forced to land at Waldorf, Md, 90 miles away, because of a broken propeller.
 With the exception of Sunday, daily trips from each end of the New York Washington mail air route are planned by the postoffice department. Each machine will fly only half of the distance, the mail being transferred to different planes at Philadelphia. The mail on the machine which was forced down today will be sent out from Washington on the plane making tomorrow's regular trip.
 Three hours and 20 minutes after a machine piIoted by Lieutenant Torey H. Webb left the Belmont flying field near New York today, the mail it carried was landed in Washington and within 33 minutes Boy Scouts had completed delivery of the 735 parcels consigned to Washington, including 19 pieces for the White House, one for Vice President Marshall and a number for Postmaster General Burleson. One of the letters was from Gov ernor Whitman of New York, ad- dressed to President Wilson and pIedging New York to do it's part in the American Red Cross drive for $f00, 900 war fund which begins next Monday.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
MOONEY PROTEST IS
 PASSED BY CENSORS

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-The London trades council sent cable gram to the San Francisco Bulletin here today protesting the death sen tence against Thomas Mooney and asking for a new trial.
 The cablegram was passed by the British and American censors.
 Following is the cablegram in full: ITO the Editor of the Bulletin:
 ''The London Trades Council. hay ing considered evidence against Tom Mooney, joins the American Fedora ton of Labor in a protest against his | sentence and appeals for new friai''
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
GOMEZ CAPTURED
 !. MAN HUNT ENDED

Jose Gomez, who is said to have killed Deputy Sheriff Joseph Donald son in Sonoratown, a suburb of Ray, Monday night, and who has been hunt ed by posses ever since, was captured last night at Florence, according to advices received in Phoenix early this morning by Charles Musgrove, night county jailer.
 The hseriff of Pinal county after the disappearance of Gomez and the death of Donaldson, offered a reward of $500 for the capture of Gomez, dead or alive.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
BOMBS DROPPED ON
 PARIS FROM ABOVE

PARIS, May 16.-Eneny aircraft dropped bombs on the outlying sub- urbs of Paris late last night. None of the enemy was able to penetrate the de- lenses of the city proper.
 The following official statement was issued early today:
 "The lookout posts in Paris. having reported enemy aircraft making for Paris, an aerial alarm was sounded at 10:12 o'clock D. m.
 'Anti-aircraft batteries opened fire and airplanes attached to the defense organzatio ntook the air No enemy machine reached Paris, but several bombs were dropped on the more dis tant' suburbs. All clear was given at Il:55 p. m"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
TROOPS CROSS LINE

FL PASO. May 15.-American caval- " troops crossed the border at Stil- wells ford, so miles south of Marathon, Texas, today in pursuit of raiders who crossed from Mexico yesterday and drove 30 head of cattle into Mexico from American ranches along the bor- der. This was announced here late to- day by Major General W. A. Holbrook. commander of the southern department who arrived from an inspection of the Big Bend bofder.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-16
LANEY STATES
 LIST IF DRUGS
 NOTPERM|TTED
County Attorney Complies
 Statement for Guidance of Druggists and Others
 for County of Maricopa

An opinion relative 10 what sub stances containing alcohol may be law fully handled by druggists and grocers was handed down by County Attorney L. M. Laney esterda. ..... Addressing the business men of Phoenix the count attorney in a lengthy letter set forth rules for the guidance of trade.
 shortly after the arrest of prominent druggists in the city charged with violating the liquor law through the sale of Jamaica ginger and other beV- erages. the druggists and county attor- ney held a conference which was fol- lowed by research work on the part of Laney in an endeavor to determine the list of drugs and extracts that were prohibitivc under the Arizona statutes.
 These Are Taboo
 Jamaica ginger tincture of Ginger, beeg. iron and wine, Port Olive, Damana btters, Peruna and Mara thon tonic and are tabooer according to the county attorney who holds that vanilla and other flavoring sold in small quantities for culinary use, and not for beverages, is permissible.
 Following is the communication is sued from the office of the county at torney:
 Opinion From Lsney.
 Phoenix, Ariz., May l5, 1918. To all druggists, grocers. and other persons in Maricopa county dealing in medicines, flavoring eXtrasts, and other liquids which may contain per centage of grain alcohol:
 Gentlemen:
 A number of druggists and some grocers of Maricopa County have com plained to the county attorneys of flee that they are at a loss to know what medicines, extracts, etc, may be lawfully supplied to their customers.
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