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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
The Optimist.

Gilman Hall, magazine writer of
New York, said of the war:
1T doesn't pay to be optimistic in
considering this horrid war. Yes, it's
a pretty rotten world that will stand
for war like this.
"Optimists, anyway, come to bad
end. A preacher in poorhouse said
as he buried an optimist the other
day:
All, what an optimist the world
loses in deceased Once he failed in
business, but thanked heaven he had
his health. Another time he failed
in health, but thanked heaven he had
his business. Then, just before he en-
tered here, he failed in health and
business simultaneously and said:
Oh, well, what good is the one
without the other?'" Washington
Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Dec. %, 1914.

New defenses Of Paris complet-
ed.
Germans finished further forti-
fications on the Rhine.
Russians raised siege Of Cra'
COW to attack Austrian armies at
tempting flank movement.
American government protested
against interference with Ameri.
can commerce by British war
ships.
Belgian minister to United
States protested against cancelIa,
ton of consular exequaturs by
Germany.
Italian government checked
plot to export foodstuffs to Ger
many.
British consul at Saida, Turkey.
freed after threat by American
consul.
United States cruiser Tennessee
took 500 refugees from Syria.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Jan. I, 1915.

Russians invaded Hungary, split,
ting Austrian army by their oper.
atoms in Carpathans,
Russians in East Prussia driven
across border into Polish province
of Suwalk.
Turks invaded Russia but failed
to envelop Russian forces.
British battleship Formidable
torped oed and sunk in English
channel, 600 lost.
German aeropIanes bombarded
Dunklrk again.
Rockefeller Foundation bought
100000 bushels Of wheat in Chi.
cago for Belgians.
Jan. 2, 1915.
Germans began offensive move.
ment against kielce, Russia.
Captured Polish towns fortified
by Germans.
Turks captured fortified Rus.
sian town Of Arabian.
Arrest Of four German rcserv.
lists on liner In New York harbor
resulted In exposure Of big fraudu.
lent passport plot.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
The Largest Chrysanthemum in the World.

yourself. One of the best ways to
show neighborliness is to keep your
chickens and stock at home and look
after your part of the line fence.
There is no secret about the sue
cess Of a man who adopts the best
methods and works for them.
Mixing compost rough for flower
pots means without sitting it.
Roman hyacinths are best for late
potting, as they come into bloom
much earlier than the Dutch varieties.
Each bulb throws up several flower
spikes
Fall planting is best for peonies.
Don't be too severe on your plants
in summer, Tut at the same time let
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Both Smiled.

The editor sat at his desk. a candi.
date entered the room and handed
him a manuscript. The editor smiled
The candidate smiled. They both
smiled. However. their smiles ema-
mated from entirely different sources.
The candidate was smiling because
he wanted and really thought, his
manuscript was going to get across &c
The editor was smiling because he
knew there wasn't chance IN the
world. Pennsylvania Punch Bowl
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With Cuticura, the Quick Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop itch
ing instantly, clear away pimples,
blackheads, redness and roughness, re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation,
heal red. rough and sore hands as
well as most baby skin troubles
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address stcard. Cuticura. Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
New Swedish Explosive for Shells

For many years n superphospate
company in Stockholm has been ex.
perimenting with new explosives. and
now seems to have found one warrant.
ing extensive manufacture. 1t is very
powerful, and one OF the principal in.
gradients is perchlorde of ammonia
prepared in some special way "kau.
solit,' as il is called, has great ex.
plosive power and seems especially
adapted for shells.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Information.

I'm just beginning 10 understand
why they label this window 'lniornia-
ton
Can you find out what you want
to know"
mo. but it's a place where you can
always go and inform somebody about
what you happen to have on your
mind"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30

Haven't you any larger checks"
No said the tailor, these are
the largest | have"
Il fear you have not very extern
sive line OF cloth"
These are about as large as checks
come in cloth. | might possibly make
you up vest out OF linoleum. Louis.
vile Couricr.Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
He Had the CountersiQn.

At a military camp In New York
state few years ago, guard inspec'
tor, while going his rounds, approached
German sentry who simply looked at
him and marched on.
We'll" queried the inspector, in
tending to remind the man Of his duty
well, veil! Vot is it?"
Don't you want the countersign?"
mo, dots all righdt Der Teller In
der guard s tent sif 1t to me. | got it. :
Boston Transcript.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
No Longer Thrown Away.

Soap.boilers used to have great diff
ficulty in getting rid of thick. evil.
smelling liquid which was the chief
by.product of their industry. They
ran ii into ST. cams and sewers. Pres
emily someone began collecting It and
refining II. The result was glycerin
las 1t is known today.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
SOME NOTES IN SEASON

Better spend a'ttle money for gar
den tools and keep Abox or two handy
where you can keep dds and ends
of bolts, burrs, staples. s~.aniron etc
Little helps that save moi,v and a
trip to town.
If you want good neighbors b. o,e
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Dec. 27, 1914.

Germans pushed preparations
for the defense Of Antwerp.
British cruisers and seaplanes
| attacked German naval base at
Cuxhaven.
Commander OF the German cruz
ser York sentenced 20 two
years. Imprisonment for losing his
vessel.
German spy disguised as Moor
seized while trying to enter Glib.
raltar.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Not Gray Hnira hut Tired EYna

make us look older than we are. Keer
your Eyes young and you Will look young
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co.
Chicago, Sends Eye Book on request.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Her Mental Statue

That surely was paradox you
brought into the family. my dear"
What do you mean?"
THE cook you said you got out of
an intelligence office"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Ready to Promise.

do you promise to love honor and
cherish this woman"
Yes" said the politician. What
ever the platform 1t, | subscribe to it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30

Convincing man that you have the
rig,t in an argument does no good II
he happens to be In position to have
Me right of way.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

While passing a saloon the water
wagon has to hold tight
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Dec. 90, 1914.

Germans REINFORCED their line
in Belgium.
French invested Steinbach, Al
SAGE.
Germans repulscd French at
lacks on Sennheim.
Russians declared German ad
vance on Warsaw was checked.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30

Weary grumbling Why
can't yer be contented wiz yer lot?
Walker-'Cos | amt got a lot
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Piles Relieved by First ADDIicafjon

And cured in 3 TO !. days by PAZO OINTMENT
the universal remedy for all forms Of Pile.
Druggists refund money II it fails. SOC
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
To Prevent the Grin

Colds cause Grip - Laxative Bromo Ouinine re
moves the cause. There is only one Bronze
Ouinine" L w. GROVES signature on box 2sc
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Dec. 81, 1914.

French took half the village Of
Steinbach.
LuII took place on most Of the
western line.
Turks invaded Russian Caucasus,
advancing on kars and Ardahan.
Thirty French and British war,
ships bombarded Pola.
Rockefeller Foundation steamer
Massapequa sailed on second trip
with supplies for Belgium, and
fifth Belgian relief ship left Phila.
deIphia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
Dec. 80, 1914.

Germans retreated across the
Bzura river.
Russians advanced In South Pc
land.
French submarine torpedoed
and damaged Austrian dread.
naueht Viribus Units.
German alrmen dropped bombs
in Ounkirk, killing fifteen persons.
French aviators made raids In
Flanders.
Antiwar riots took place in Aus
tria-Hungary.
Austria abandoned the Serbian
campaign.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
A Warning.

you had better be careful, Miss
Flirty, or you will find yourself up
against the lew
"Oh, what do you mean?'
why, you have such a killing way
of shooting glances at fellow
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.


Obligins, at Least.
is Alice musical"
NO, but che always sings II you ask
her Boston Transcript.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30

them understand you hold the reins
and they cannot run riot.
The queen of bedding plants is the
Phlox Drummondi Sow where they
are to grow, in fine rich soil, and thin
the tall ones so that they stand about
ten inches apart, and the dwarfs six
inches apart. Give them rich soil,
plenty of water and watch the re-
suits,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-12-30

What can't be cured should be in.
Dured.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

The Strength of Paw-Paw Brandy.
 AS the train sped on various top ics of conversation were exhausted, then some one brought up the pro hibition movement in Arkansas. and from this grew statements of eXper- fences with drinks of various kinds,
 Did any of you ever drink any of that Newton county paw-paw brandy?" asked a lawyer from Fay etteville.
 No one had even tasted, but some one asked whether it was strong.
 "Strong!" answered the lawyer. Its the strongest, burningest stuff that ever was created. They have to dilute it with raw alcohol be- fore a human being can drink it, and no other being would drink 1t. Honestly a man can take drink of that stuff in midwinter at the North Pole and run around the pole with nothing on but his night shirt and still believe he is in hell. - Arkansas Gazette.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
BRUNDIDCE SAYS HE
 WILL STUMP STATE
Ex- Congressman Thinks Voters Ought to Be Informed Regarding
 Defeat of Primary Bill.

Little Rock, April 14.-Former Congressman s. Brundidge of Searcy author of the resolution adopted by the democratic state convention held at Pine Bluff last June, providing for the appointment of committee to draft a new primary election law for Arkansas, which was presented to the last legislature and defeated by the house, stated yesterday that he is now preparing petitions to in itiate the identical bill under the initiative and referendum amend ment to the state constitution at the general election to be held in No- vember, 1916. The bill was passed by the last senate but defeated by a small majority in the house. Mir Brundidge says he will stump the entire state, if necessary, to secure the adoption of the measure. The committee appointed by the state convention to draft bill was com posed of Gov. George W. Hays, Mir, Brundidge, Judge John l. Moore of Helena, Col. John M. Moore of Lit tie Rock and Joseph M. Stayton of Newport. The bill was designed to prevent corruption in primaries held by all political parties. and passed the senate by a practically unani- nous vote.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
U. D. c. in Session.

Little Rock, April 14.-The Little Rock District United Daughters of the Confederacy are holding their first annual meeting this week in in the banquet hall of the Marion hotel The session opened with a social program Monday night, in which a number of Little Rocks S best musicians participated. The program was in charge of Mrs. Josie Frazee Cappleman, Mrs. G. A. Leip- CT. representing Memorial Chapter of Little Rock, delivered the wei come address.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
How to Prevent Croun.

It may be a surprise to you to learn that in many cases croup can be prevented. Mrs. H. M. Johns, Elida, Ohio, relates her experience as follows: My little boy is sub ject to croup. During the past win ter l kept bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house, and when he began having that croupy cough I would give him one or two doses of it and it would break the attack. I like it better for children than any other cough medicine be- cause children take it willingly, and it is safe and reliable" Sold by all dealers. 30
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
Just So He Made the Train.

Some years ago a negro whose family lived below Little Rock was in jail at Danville, awaiting execu- tion. Relatives had arrived on the day preceding the one set for the hanging to take charge of the body, which was to be brought to Little Rock. The down train passed Dan vile at 11:15 a. m., and the con demned negro knew this. On the morning of the execution the sheriff said to him:
 Jim, under the law I can hang you any time between sunrise and sunset, and"
 "It don't make no difference to me, Cap" said the negro, divining what was in the sheriff's mind. "jes so I ketches dat 11:15 to Little Rock. ."-Arkansas Gazette.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

l is spending the day here looking after some business matters and l greeting friends.
 Tom Tredaway spent yesterday in Rector attending the funeral of .Almus Coy. a well known and pop ular citizen of that place, who died Friday night MT. Cox was a dist ant relative of MT. Tredaway.
 Ed McHaney and wife of Wood land, Mich, arrived in Paragould last night to make this city their future home Ed was born and raised in Paragould, but went to Michigan several years ago, where he married a Woodland girl.
 Miss Emma Jackson will leave Wednesday for Ell Paso, Texas, on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Wip Rob- inson. From Fl Paso she will go to San Diego, California to take in the exposition. She will also visit the San Francisco exposition while gone.
 Mrs. Sallie Wyse will leave to- night for St. Louis on visit to friends and relatives. From St. Louis she will go to Ell Paso, Texas, where she will be joined by Miss Emma Jackson, and together they will visit the exposition at San Diego and San Francisco, Califor- mia.
 f.. l. Mckinley returned this morning from Little Rock where he spent yesterday. He has accept eG employment with the Arkansas Exposition Commission to raise funGs to have Arkansas creditIoly represented al the Panama Pacific exposition at San Francisco. He ex- pects to resign as city clerk between now and May 1 and it will b' in cunbent upon the city council to select his successor, who will hold the position until the regular city election in April, 1916.
 J. A. Edwards and T. B. Kitchens this morning received short letters from Rev. w. c. Wood who was called to Keystone Park, Florida, several days ago on account of the serious illness of his wife. Rev. Wood says his wife was better at the time of writing, which was Fri day. He further stated she had been seriously ill but was now able to be up a part of the time. "She is very nervous and weak" he said, but I am hoping she will improve rapidly now. I will stay while and take a little vacation. Hope to fish some in these big lakes"
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

For Saturday we will sell you FIVE gallons of the best coal oil for 40 cents. Ellis Grocery. *10
 A prudent mother is always on the watch for symptoms of worms in her children. Paleness, lack of interest in play, and peevishness is the signal for WHITES CREAM A few doses of this excellent remedy put an end to the worms and the child soon acts nat urally. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by alt dealers. "3O
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
(From Mondays Daily Press)

VI IOh DdAAS ANSS'
 Perry House has received his handsome new Buick seven passen- Ser touring car.
 Ten thousand yards of lace insertions at one cent yard. Kim brouph's *17
 John and Ed Hickson are the possessor of a new Hudson Six that arrived the latter part of last week.
 4 $25 Administer rug, 9x12 for s125O. This is positively S25 value. Kimbrough's. *17
 James s. Mason. one of the old time citizens of aragould, but a resident of Little Rock now, is here visiting old friends and getting ac- quainted with others.
 Ben DeBons was called home yes terday from Little Rock on account of the serious illness of his four year-old daughter, Marie, who is down with pneumonia.
 4. c. Veach, editor of a well known Odd Fellows journal at Ora vette, spent yesterday in the city conferring with c. W. Highfill grand master of the Odd Fellows of Arkansas.
 Wm. Poindexter formerly a resi- dent of Paragould but now in the real estate business at Poplar Bluff
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
CFrom Tuesdays Daily Press)


 Frank Highfiu of Hornersville spent the forenoon in the city on business and greeting friends.
 W. J. Mcdonald is moving the stock of groceries he purchased of J. C. Jarrett into the Mcdonald building on West Emerson street.
 w. F. Trice and wife are spend ing several days in St. Louis, where Mrs. Trice is visiting friends while MT. Trice is purchasing furnishings for his new undertaking depart ment which he will install in the Nicely building on South Pruet St.
 s. A. Lane of Little Rock, divis- ion commercial superintendent of the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company, is spending the day in the city conferring with D. R. Campbell, manager of the Para gould exchange.
 Mrs. w. H. Jones left this morn ing for a visit to Newport and Lit tie Rock. At the latter place she will attend a quadrennial conven- tion of the National Missionary Council of the Methodist church as a delegate from the Paragould church. Mrs. F. M. Tolleson of this city, will also go to Little Rock to attend this convention.
 In view of the fact that Judge J. F. Gautney is a candidate for prosecuting attorney and will not be a candidate for circuit judge, members of the bar at Harrisburg held a meeting the other day and passed resolutions endorsing Hon.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
BOARD MEMBERS
 ARE APPOINTED
Hays Announces Personnel of Opto- metry and Accountants
 Commissions.

Little Rock, April 14.-Gov. Hays yesterday appointed the members of the board of optometry and the board of accountants, created by acts of the last legislature. One oth- CT appointment under the acts of 1915 remains to be made This is one of the women to act with the commissioner of labor as com mission to enforce the new minimum wage law. The other member is to be selected Ey the commissioner. 1t is probable that these appointments will be announced within a few days.
 The members of the new opto- metry board are: F. l. Tibbetts, l it- tie Rock; c. E. Castleberrv, Little Rock; John L. Green, ElDorado; E. B. Smith, Philadelphia, and E. w. Stinson, Benton.
 Appointed on the board of ac- countants were: H. w. Hennegin, Lltlle HoCh, D. A. buIdd iidh, IIoI Springs, and Simon Bloom, Pine Bluff
 Other boards and commissions ere ated by the legislature, appoint ments of which have been preylous- ly been made, were the board of control of the state charitable insti- tutions, the board of veterinarians, the chiroprator board and the state game and fish commission
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
LOCAL NEWS
From Saturdays Daily Press)

(From Saturdays Daily Press)
 Red Diamond Overalls at 85 cents Kirnbroueh's. #17 ' .Almus Cox, aged 50 years, an un- Uertaker at Rector, died last night and will be buried tomorrow after noon MT. Cox was a distant rela- tive of the Treadway boys of this city.
 fi0ca ginghams at 12c a yard.
 in,bro,gh's. *17
 Hon. E. E. Alexander of Blythe vile, representative from Mississip- pi county in the recent legislature and author of the new general road law, spent yesterday evening in the city in conference with Prosecuting Attorney Mike Huddleston over some business matters.
 12 yards of Hope bleached domes- 4ic for S1 Kimbrough's. "17
 Rev. w. J. LeRoy, formerly of this city but now pastor Of the Methodist church at Earle, spent yesterday here. While in Paragould he purchased from Mrs. Margaret Nolen her new cottage on North Fifth street Rev. LeRoy says he regards Paragould as his real home and he wanted to buy a cottage so he would have a permanent place for his wife and children.
 20 yards of IL bleached domestic for s1 Kimbrough's "17
 Albert Ware and family this week moved from this place to Paragould, where they will make their future home. MT. and Mrs. Ware made a host of friends during their resi- dence in this city who regret that circumstances called them to anoth- 4 CT place. The Ware home was pur- chased by Ed Williams of the Clay County Mill Go. The Williamses will move into their new home with in few days.-Piggott Banner
 Don't fail to see our bargain counter of shoes. kimbrough's.
 *17
 Four prisoners sawed the bars in the county jail Thursday afternoon and escaped, leaving seven in the county bastile who refused the opportunity to gain their liberty. Those who left the jail were "Iaoozer" Hansford, who has since been returned by his father, two boys from Marmaduke charged with stealing chickens, and a one-eyed tramp who was held to the grand jury on the charge of stealing a number of articles from Vernon Wadley and L. J. Empfield.
 Closing out our entire line of rugs at and below cost. Kim brough's. Fl1
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

To have fine healthy complexion the liver must be active, the bow els regular and the blood pure. All this is brought about by using HERBINE. It thoroughly SCOUTS the liver, stomach and bowels, puts the body in fine condition and re- stores that clear, pink and white complexion so much desired by la dies. Price soc. Sold by all dealers.
 *3O
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

Business before sentiment" might be described as Lord Kitch- ener's motto. One day, it is relat- ed, during the South African war, he received telegram saying: "Re- gret to report five men accidental ly killed through the explosion of dynamite. And K. of K. promptly wired back: Do you want any more dynamite?"
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

When a fine hen belonging to G. ed signs of approaching dissolution because of an overloaded crop her owner attempted a surgical opera tion opening the crop with his knife and cleaning it. The hen has re- covered
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
Chamberlain's Tablets.

This is a medicine intended espe- ness and constipation. It is meet ing with much success and rapidly gaining in favor and popularity. For sale by all dealers. *3O
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
Not Inevitable.

A political candidate, irritated by the groans with which he was re- ceived at his first meeting, exclaim- ed furiously:
 "Counfound you all! You've got to have me whether you like it or not!'
 "Why, guv'nor?" exclaimed a placid individual at the back of the hall. You aren't the measles, are ?"-Pearson Weekly.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

The Boy Scouts of Malvern have barred cigarette smoking among the scouts and have barred smoking of any kind while on hike. When not hiking the boys whose parents allow them to smoke may smoke ci- gars or a pipe.