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Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
SHIP CATTLE AWAY
 BECAUSE QF DROUTH
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BISBEE, Ariz., Sept. 17-Cattlemen of southeastern Arizona began this week shipping their livestock to other parts of the country because of poor range conditions, due to the long con- tinued drouth. Although a few rains fell during the early part of August, the range is drying up so rapidly that it is certain there will be no feed for the winter Most of the cattle shipped thus far have gone to Kansas City for feeding.
 Frank B. Moson of Hereford, AriZ. said today practically all cattle in this county would have to be shipped out during the fall or their owners would face total loss. The stockmen are in a quandery, however, as drouth con- ditions in other parts of the country are such that range usually turned to at such times is not available.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
Tin Gan Bombs
 Are Found On
 Railroad Track
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 BlSBEE, Ariz.. Sept. 17.-Three bombs made of old tin cans, clever ly concealed, were discovered on the main line of the Southern Pa cific railroad near Benson, Ariz., 50 miles west of Bisbee, late Friday, according to today's issue of the Tombstone Prospector. The dis coVery was reported to county and federal officers who, upon inves- tigation found each can filled with sufficient nitroglycerine to destroy train. The officers have kept the matter quiet until today, while they investigated, but no clue to the identity of the persons placing the bombs had been discovered.
 The bombs were discovered when Henry Fisher, section foreman, ran over one of them, made of a molasses can, while inspecting the track ,on his gasoline speeder. The light conveyance did not strike the can with sufficient force to explode it. Ascertaning the na- ture of the obstacle on the track, Fisher. with Tom Bennett, deputy sheriff at Benson, made a thor ough search, finding two more bombs, one made of a tobacco can and the other of a milk can.
 Federal officers and railroad of fcers at Tucson were notified. Investigation confirmed the sus- picion of the Benson men that each can was filled with nitroeIycerine.
 It is the theory of the officers that the bombs were planted by enemy aliens with the intention of blowing up troop trains.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
Heavy Blows By Americans Expected
British and French Advance

The British advanced their lines slightly at several points. They are making steady progress in the invest ment Of St. Quentin, a difficult task even under the most favorable con- ditions
 General Petain's veterans are forg- ing ahead slowly but surely in their grim and desperate struggle for the Sl. Goban forest which the Germans nave been ordered to hold at all costs. Not only is the position a natural ci- tadel, but the Teutons have fortified it in every way their ingenuity could de- wise Notwithstanding the difficulty of their task, however, the French are moving on, taking prisoners as they go
 Very Quiet on American Front
 On the American front the last 24 hours have been the quietest since General Pershing's command launched it's irresistible drive against the St Mihiel salient. There are indications that the Germans intend to retire be- hind the Hindenburg line in this sec tor. They are burning villages along the Moselle and in other sections. This procedure usually is preliminary to q retreat.
 Bolshevik Forces Routed
 Another victory has been recorded for the Americans, British and French on the newly constituted eastern front Detachments of the allies have routed bolshevik forces in the vicinity O Archangel and it is reported many O the red guard officers went over to tn, allies when their men fled in panic.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
HEAR ARGUMENTS ON
 COLORADO MIDLAND
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DENVER, Sept. Assignments in the case of the Colorado Midland rail road company were completed in the state supreme court today and the mat ter taken under advisement. No inti- nation was given as to when decision will be forthcoming
 Whether the owners of the Midland should have applied to the state utii- ties commission before attempting to discontinue service or whether the road was tight in going before tho district court at Colorado Springs, for this po- sition is one of the points at issue.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
COTTON CROWERSO IF
 TOLLESON ID MEET

A meeting of the cotton growers of the Tolleson district will he held at Tolleson Thursday night, September 19. It is planned to fully discuss the picking question, including the avail ability of pickers, methods for securing them, and all other current questions pertaining to the industry.
 The Arizona Gotten Growers asso- citation has employed a representative, who will be stationed at Tolleson to assist in receiving and distributing the alien agricultural laborors imported | from Mexico.
 It is strongly desired that all cotton men of the Tolleson, Fowler, Cashion, West End and adjoining sections be present, it being immaterial whether or not they have been previously iden- tified with the work of the association.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
SOLDIERS KILLED
 AND INJURED WHEN
 TWO TRAINS CLASH
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SPRINGFIELD. Mo. Sept. 17.- Twenty y-fivc soldiers were killed and between 90 and SO more were injured tonight when a freight train and a troop train crashed together in a head on collision one mile east of Marsh icld. Mo Bodies of between 15 and 70 soldiers were recovered. but several others were buried beneath the wreck aEc and it will be impossible to reach them before the wrecking crew has cleared the tracks.
 The injured were placed aboard a re- lief train from Springfield and rushed to hospitals here.
 Pinned Beneath Wreeksee
 X wrccking crew arrived on the scene about midnight and it was thought that the bodies could be reached early in the morning. There appeared to be seven or eight bodies pinned beneath the wreckage. All bodies recovered were brought to Springfield where they will he pre- pared for shipment to their respective homes. Tkere was little confusion at the scene of tho wreck. Within few minutes after it occurred guard ol soldiers had been thrown out and sol dicrs were at work removing bodies and giving first aid to their wounded comrades.
 Names Not Available
 Marshfieid physicians were called ir 70 assist in caring for the wounded After the first half hour no one elst was allowed Co approach the wreck The names Of the killed and injured were not available late tonight strc censorship being placed on all informa tion as to the wreck by army officeri on board the train. No information as to the fate of the train crews wa available nor would railroad official comment as to the probable cause O Tho collision.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
official Statements
AMERICAN
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WASHINGTON. Sept. 17.-Con- tinued activity by the artillery and airplanes in the St. Mihiel sector was reported in General Pershings communique for today. American patrols keeping in contact with the enemy brought in prisoners. The statement follows:
 Headquarters American Expe- ditionary Forces, Sept. IT, 1918:
 'Section An the St. Mihiel sec tor the day was quiet except for continued activity of artillery and aviation, and patrol encounters in which we captured prisoners. An enemy raid in the Vosges was re- pulsed.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
FRENCH
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PARIS, Sept. 1.-The text of the official statement issued at the
 war office today reads:
 North of the Aisne the oppos- ing artilleries have been active.
 Tn the Champagne French troops carried out raid and took prison CTS west of Maison de Champagne. Between St. Hilaire le Grand and Mont Sans Nom and also north of Reims a number of enemy raids, were repulsed.''
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
GENERAL WHEATON DEAD

CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-Major Genera Lloyd Wheaton, L. $. A, retired, diet tonight in q hospital following an oper- ation. General Wheaton served throughout the civil war and won tho medal of honor for bravery in actior n the Spanish American conflict. H. Vas so years old and was retired II 1902.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
VETERAN PLAYER ENlISTS

CHI c A G o, Sept. 17.-William "Ducky' Holmes of Lincoln, Neb, the veteran major league star, announced here tonight that he would leave at once for France to become a member of the Y. NJ. C. A. overseas force Holmes was member of the original Baltimore Orioles and later played with the Chicago Americans. In recent years he has been identified with minor baseball.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
HOUSE APPROVES TAX PROVISIONS
 OF REVENUE LAW
No Changes In Rate Pro-
 posed By Ways and Means
 Committee. Will Con- sidcr War Excess Profits
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WASHINGTON Sept. 17.-Income tax provisions of the new revenue law, affecting both individuals and cor porations and designed to raise s2,316.- 900, 900 of the measures eight billion dollar total, were approved today by the house. No changes were made in the rate proposed by the ways and means committee and with consideration of the income tax sections virtually con- cluded, the house tomorrow will take up the war excess profits provisions, estimated to yield S3.200,O 900.
 Important Modificat:ons Made
 Two important notifications in the income tax sections were made by the house at the request of the ways and means committee. Liberty bonds of future issues shall be subject to the reduced income tax rate of F per cent instead of the normal IS per cent rate. Another permits corporations and in dividuals in calculating their income. to deduct all interest paid or accrued. A provision limiting such deductions to the excess of interest received free as on liberty bonds. was eliminated
 Many Amendments Rejected
 During the days debate. in which Majority Leader Kitchin took steps to expedite the bills disposal, expressing hope for its passage not later than next Saturday, many amendments not ap- proved by the ways and means con- mittee were rejected. At the outset the house defeated, 132 to 61. the amend ment by Representative Montague of Virginia, democrat, to exempt future | issues of state, county and municipal bonds from federal income taxation Telegrams of protest against this sec tion of the bill sent by many mayors and other local officials to represen- tatiVes, arrived after the house had acted.
 Would Treat All Alike Efforts to extend to corporations and partnerships the 15 per cent allowance given individuals for contributions tt charity also were defeated after lively discussion. Representative Robbins o 1 Pennsylvania. republican. and severa other members urged that corporation. and partnerships should in all fairnes! l be given the same privilege as indi- viduals for donations to the Red Cross ! the '. M. C. A., and other organization | engaged III war Welldre WOfK.
 Less Than British Tax
 In approving the corporation incom tax sections. Representative Longwortl of Ohio, republican. said that the IS pc cent tax proposfd-three times tn present rate-is less than the 30 pc cent BritiSh tax.
 Representative McKeown of Oklaho ma, democrat, offered, but the hous promptly rejected. an amendment {, have the lower rate apply to funds hel, and actually needed by a corpora tion.
 1 Provisions of the bill for allowance to oil and gas operators and miners fo depletion of their properties were tenn porarlly passed over today by the house
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
SERBS AND FRENCH TAKE STRONG
 P0S|T|0NSFROM BULCARS; F0CH
 FORCES N|PR| [ AT GERMAN LINES
Further Advance of Franco -SerDl ops Will Probably Necessitate Recall of Bulgarian Divisions Lent Kaiser to Bolster Up Teuton Resistance
 In France and Flanders
(By the Associated Press)

NEVILLE the Serbs and their French allies wrest w ing from the Bull gals of the strongest posi-
 tions they have held ill Macedonia for two years Marshal FOch forces nbblng successfully the Ger man lines the western front in the face of deter mined resistance.
 The Near East furnished the most sensational news of the day. however, The offensive which has been launched there seems not On the most successful but the most pre- tentious in many months It appears probable that further advance by the FrancoSerban troops will stae the recall of the Bulgarian divisions which have been France and Flanders.
 Heavy Blows By Americans Expected
 An official Serbian report declares that the reconsti- tuted army of the battered but beaten little kingdom has taken not only 5000 prisoners but important park of cannon. The Bugars admit having retired but declare the attack has been checked the north of Gradestsa There is nothing to indicate however advance of the Serbs and French has been definitely held up.
 The Hull n the fighting in the west is regarded by mil tary critics merely the prelude to further heavy blows at the foe by the Americans British and French armies
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
TEXAN GETS COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Rcpre- ~cniativc Tom Connolly of Texas has been commissioned a captain in the 7rmy and ordered 10 report at Caml Meade September 26. He served with {; Texas ft mcnt in the Spanish Amer ~an var.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
GERMAN

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1 BERLIN, Sept. 17.-(Nia London) The statement issued from head quarters this evening says:
 Between the Ailette and the Aisne renewed enemy attacks failed"
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
HUN CHALLENGE
 PROMP TLY MET
 BY AMERICANS
Artillery, Infantry and Avi-
 ators Respond Emphati- cally to Bombardment and
 Gas Attack of Germans
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AMERICAN ARMY ON THE LOR- RAlNE FRONT. Sept 17.-(By the Associated Press) artillo.-. infantry and aviators made emphatic reply today to the German challenge all along the newly established line.
 The enemy bombarded certain points with vigor and threw over quantities Of gas, largely of the mustard variety. while airplanes endeavored to force their way through the aerial defenses. but evidence was wholly lacking that the Germans contemplated any attempt 10 regain the territory they have lost
 Their high command apparently in tends to adhere to the policy which resulted in the relinquishrnent of large section without a bitter struggle
 Counter Stroke Not Expected
 Reports brought in by aviators as well as information obtained from prisoners and verified by patrols. show the Germans are strengthening their trenches along the Hindenburg line, but there is nothing to show they are reinforcing their lines to a degree that might lead to a strong counter move ment Patrols sent out by Americans have been successful not only in reconnais- sance, but in bringing in prisoners. Many of the prisoners were stragglers. but among them were the crews of several lost or isolated machine .;ans. In some cases they had been taken l from countering patrols.
 Allied Outposts Closing In There was much German activity to- | day on the extreme right of the line where the enemy vigorously she]Ied and gassed the woods north of Pont-a- 1 Ion |, ! Machine gun action north of Beney was spirited while the German ar. tillery was active from Haumont to the Moselle there has been some skirm- ishinS, but it was of little consequence. The allied outposts are gradually push ing towards that region.
 Underestimated American Ability The comparative ease with which the Germans were driven from the po- sitiOns they had held for more than three years is believed in some quar- ters to have been a result of under estimating the ability of the Ameri- cans. It is considered possible theN may have expected General Pershinys troops. carried away by enthusiasm. to overstep the limits of prudence by all vancing in a region where they might have been forced to sacrifice large HuIhDefS or men or to retire. 1t has been specifically stated, however. that the operation was one for limited ob- jectives only.
 American Line in Lorraine
 The American line on the Lorraine front Tuesday afternoon stood as fol lows:
 RonvauX, Manheulles. Pinthevil,e St. Hilaire, Doncourt, Wool. Haugont | a point between JaulnV and Renbor- court, north of Nandieres and south oi Champey to the old line east of Pont- a-Moussons.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
TRAPPED IN CLOAK
 ROOM, ELEVEN LOSE
 LIVES IN FLAMES
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NEWARK. \. J., Sept. 17.-Trapped m cloak room on the top floor eight Slrls, a boy and man perished here today in fire which destroyed the plant of the American Button company. Another girl was killed when. seeking 10 escape from the flames, she leaped from window. Nine other girls were injured, several probably fatally.
 At o'clock the factory hummed with the industry of more than 300 young women engaged in making buttons for army and navy uniforms. At 3:3O the building was a flame swept ruin the top floor Of which formed a tomb for workers who had been driven into the cloak room by flames and smoke. At 4.30 the fire was virtually ex- tinguished and the task of identifying victims began.
 Burned Beyond Recognition
 The girls on the lower floors made their escape Most of the dead and injured were working in the carding room at the top of the building. Ii is believed that when they found escape by means of fire escapes and stair ways cut off, they fled in a panic to the cloak room where their bodies were found later. All were burned beyond recognition and it was only through trinkets and bits of scorched attire that identification was possible.
 Driven into the cloak room, which had but one window, only one girl summoned up courage to jump. She died almost instantly.
 The fire started in cans of lacquer stored on the second floor, according 10 Superintendent Frederick w Goer- des. who said an explosion occurred when a defective insulated electric wire came in contact with a can.
 Girls Are Panic Stricken
 The flames spread rapidly to the roof. and nearly a hundred men and girls al work on the third floor found | that not only was escape by means of | interior stairs cut off. but that theil only other means of exit. a fire escape was swept by flames which spurted | through windows. It was the sight ol | this seemingly impossible barrier that | threw the girls into a panic. Most of the workers on the top fIooi re-ascended the fire escape and those who perished lost their lives only wher they climbed back after descending part of the way.
 In statement tonight Mayo Charles P. Gillen declared that an in. spection which he had made of tn, button factory had resulted in a .le. cision to ask the grand jury and prose cutor to make full investigation c 1 the fire.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.-The wal minerals production bill was sent tC onlerence today to adjust senate and house differences.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-18
Pledge to Aid Campaign

h. We pledge ourselves individually and collectively to the successful com nletion of the purposes of the cam paigu with deep appreciation of the vital bearing which this patriotic ef-
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Arizona republican., 1918-09-18

NEVILLE the Serbs and their French allies wrest w ing from the Bu gals some of the strongest posi-
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-31
u-Boat Victims Lick Boats for
Moisture and Seek Death
In Sea.
TELLSTALEsOF H.UckY DEEDS
Heroic Acts of Officers and Men Be
longing to All Branches OF Sea
Services, Naval and
Mercantile.

London. Much has been written
sabout the hardships endured by the
crews Of vessels sunk by German sub
fnarines. Here are some particulars
dealing with the pIuckx deeds per-
formed by officers and men belonging
to all branches Of the sea services,
naval and mercantile.
The first case is that of passenger
steamer which had been torpedoed on
81 Monday, without warning, as usual,
in the Atlantic, $50 miles from land.
The chief officer took charge of no.
2 lifeboat, which had on board 81 per-
sons, including two women and a baby
four months old.
Bad weather prevailed all that day
aud throughout the night. increasing
the plight of the miserable people. Pro,
visions, 100, were scarce, but what ex,
listed was taken charge Of by the CHIEF
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-31
More Food FROM New Islands.

Our new possessions In the Attain
tic--the Virgin islands--will become
more nearly self-supporting IL the aim
Of the United States department Of
agriculture is realized. a representa-
tive of the federal department In
vestigated the agricultural situation In
these islands last season and made
suggestions intended to help the peo-
pie there to prnds;;icsa4 4ss:.sore food.
The only crops the investigator found
under extensive cultivation were sugar
cane and Sea Island cotton, the yields
of which are low compared with other
West Indian islands. The representa-
tive found that there was an almost
complete absence of vegetables and
fruit or the markets, Indicating very
limited supplies of locally grown food
materials. Stock growing is followed
TO some extent, hut improved stock Is
needed, better forage plants should be
introduced, and more attention is
needed to the proper handling Of stock,
dairying and other farm enterprises.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-31

AfcAdoo, il a statement given out
through the federal reserve banks, Il
am sure that they have failed to con-
slider the effect which the acceptance
of their offers have upon the situation.
we are making the strongest effort to
have these government bonds pur-
chased for permanent investment by
the people at large. to be paid for out
of the past and future savings of those
who buy them. Purchases thus made
not cnly result in providing funds for
the uses of the government, but they
also effect conservation os labor and
material.
"IEhen the bonds are exchanged for
merchandise. the primary object of
their sale is defeated, discouraging
thrift and Increasing expenditure. In
addition to this, such bonds, when TAX
en- in exchange for merchandise, must
| in most cases be Immediately sold In
the open market. This naturally tends
to depress the market price of the is
sue and makes il less easy to sell fu-
ture issues at the same rate"
! Secretary MeAtloo believes tI@at the
/ merchants of the country, upon 8 more
j careful consideration Of. the subject
viii discontinue their efforts to sell
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-31

bat II was a long way Of. and by the
time they drew near darkness and n
heavy northeriy swell made a landlng
impossible, They lay to, and during
n squall their mast carried away at ths
heel, but that did not matter much fol
ii acted as sen anchor
AZ daylight on Tuesday they were
sighted by q couple Of fishing boats.
which towed them into port The baby
lived for some time after being landed,
The linen keeper died as he was being
lifted from the boat. Two Of The crew
refused 10 leave the boat, having gone
mad. A trimmer died from rangrene
two weeks later.
The chief officer remarked II ponld
like to testify TO the excellent behavior
OF the boats crew throughout our pc
riod of eight days hardship and ex.
pnsure.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-01-31
FIND GUINEA EGGS I'M SNAKE
Setting Hen Finishes the Job by
Hatching Out Seven Little
Guineas.

Moultrie, Ga.--Seven young guineas.
all christened Jonah" because they
spent part of their prenatal period IN
the stomach of reptile without harm
to themselves or the snake, until the
latter was unhappiig cut open, are The
proud possession Of L. d. Afford OF
Colquttt county.
While picking cotton early this fail.
Mr. Afford noticed a snake lying In a
cotton row in torpid state with Its
body considerably swollen. Killing
the snake and cutting 1t open, Afford
found seven guinea eggs inside of n
which had recently been stolen from
the nest Of setting hen. Placing The
eggs under setting hel in his nearby
barn, Mr.. Afford was overioyed d fer,
days later to find seven little gninea.
! hatched out and happy