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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
BREAK LONG LULL
WITH ATTACK


[Continued From First Page
have advanced along a line south of
Fort Douaumont well to the base of
the Meuse heights as far as Combres
twelve miles southeast of Verdun.
Unsuitable Country
Dispatches from both Berlin and
Paris point 10 the difficulties of Il fur
ther advance in this region. The
French positions, Paris points out,
stretch along the heights, from which
the ground drops abruptly to the
Woevre plain with its moist clay soil.
across which the transport of the
ground away from tho highroads is
held to ne almost impossible, while
attacking troops would have to deploy
in the open under the fire of the
French guns on the heights.
Berlin commentators. however, ad-
vance the view that the Teutons have
previously shown that similar disad-
vantaGeous conditions could be sue
cessfully met, the storming of the
heights Just to the south by the Ger
mans in 1914 when St. Mihiel was
captured being pointed to in this con-
nection.
Germans Claim Small Loss
From Dutch sources come reports
that the German drive is to be re-
sumed from the northeast, 10000 men
having been concentrated near Buzy,
behind Fort NauX, which is said to
have been destroyed by the German
heavy mortaTs.
Estimates Of the German losses in
the offensive are running high in en-
tente quarters. one from Paris placing
them at between 125,0OO and 10000.
All accounts from German sources,
however. have declared that the cas-
ualties of tho, attacking armies were
SURPRISINGLY .;niall.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02

it is argued, as the water soaked soils
of the Lorraine plain make the trans
port of such guns almost impossible.
The plain is only crossed by four mill
tary roads and troops and light artil-
lery would be obliged to deploy in the
open under fire from the French po-
sitions on the heights of the Meuse.
Two valleys lead to Verdun from
the plain. Both are blocked by Forts
des Tavannes and Rozellier and every
where else the infantry would face
thickly wooded heights with n straight
drop of $50 feet. The Germans would
have here the resources of Metz within
easN reach.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02

GContinucd From First Paee.l
the pressroom to the office of the self
appointed trustee of the battleship
fund on the lower floor of the Tele-
graph Building. And that started
others, and since then the money has
been steadily flowing in. With the
mail this morning came the above let
ter of young Mr.. Bard, who has the
honor of being the first to take up
the fight in a systematic way. but to
judge Alright of the spirit of the aver
age schoolboy and girl, he will have
TO do some tall hustling TO hold his
position of first place.
Sec That Ship?
Can't YOU see in your minds eye the
shadowy- hulk of a mighty warship
gradually evolving ont of its vague
ness and forming into the battleship
America" which will be monument
TO the patriotic fervor and Yankee
push" of our energetic younger gen
Grafton? We feel confident of their
active cooperation.
Business and professional men of
prominence in the city have already
sent letters to the Telegraph en-
dorsing the campaign and generously
offering to contribute their share in
making Giarjorie's dream come true.
To Distribute Buttons
The buttons have been ordered from
New York and are expected to be here.
in few days, when they will be
given out to every contributor of one
dime or over. The buttons will be
inscribed with the name ~. S. S.
America"
In a day or so the list of contribu-
tors and amounts contributed will be
again printed in the Telegraph and
the length of the list will be in evil
dence of how much the girls and boys
are interested in seeing Uncle Sam
respected and honored by the other
nations of the world. Send your
contributions by letter, care of the
Battleship Fund, or bring it person
ally to the business office of the Tele-
graph, or wait till you have collected
q good big amount and then spring
a surprise on your friends by appear
ing in the paper as one of the prime
factors in the movement so patriotic
ally started by a Brooklyn schoolgirl.
It's up to you, girls and boys
We're roofing for you.
Cont bntOrS m date
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
HARRY VOGELsoNG DIES

0TtIIuI 70 IWt UfsIuTW
ATechanicsburg. Pa, March 2-Harry
Nogelsong died this morning at his
home. at RoNbury. a village about two
miles west of MechanicshurE. He was
aged I3 years. and was blind for sew
eral years. Hhe was member Of
Trindle Spring Lutheran Church. His
wife and the following children sur
vive: Mrs. George McGonigal of Illi-
nois; Milton, of Shermansdale; Mrs.
Simon Walters. of Enola. William. Of
New Kingston; Mrs. George Shaull. OF
Hanpden township: George. of Harris
burg: Robert, of MechanicsburS; Mrs.
Samuel Lindsay of Enola Miss Sylvia
and Earl, at home; also three brothers,
John, of West Fairview: David. of Me-
chanicsburg: Benjamin, OF Lower Allen
township, and two sisters, Mrs. Eshel-
man and Mrs. Haas. OF Mechanicsburg,
and thirty-one grandchildren. No
funeral arrangements are made at this
time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
French Losses Light;
Germans Reach l3O, 900

Paris March 1.-The exact figures
of the French losses at Nerdun have
been given TO the committee of mill
tary affairs of the chamber of depu-
ties by Colonel Boucabeille, secretary
to General Gallieni, minister of war.
1t is stated that they were not high.
The Petit Parisien says the German
losses to date in the Nerdun fighting
amount to between 125, ,000 and 13O, 900
and constitute about one-third of the
German effectlves actively employed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
Hundreds of Germans
Are Surrounded in Fort
DOuaumOnt by French
By Associated Press

Paris, March 2.-The Havas Agency
says that the German attack on Yer
dun has made no further progress and
is now dwindling according to the
latest information reaching Paris. The
Germans captured the village of Man
heulles but gained no strategic ad-
vantage thereby, since the whole re-
gion is being flooded. The French
tell pack SLIGHTLY to a strong line from
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02

secure in the underground bombproofs.
and during the hurricane of fire there
was happily Cnly a few victims, but
the presence of civilians interfered
with the movements of the troops. The
people left in cheerful manner and
without complaint. feeling certain they
would soon return"
NJ. Couten said that when the
civilian population was ordered to
leave the city they were satisfied that
the enemy's offensive was already
checked
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
Evacuation of Town Was
Made With Slight Loss
By Associated Press

Paris, Feb. 20 (delayed) M. Cou-
ten. president of the Chamber OF Com
merce of Verdun. has arrived in Paris
and says that the order tn leave the
city was given to the civilian popu-
lation on Friday last.
I'VE were being heavily shelled- at
the time" says NJ. Couten. 'and vet
the evacuation took place without dis
order, as we had been awaiting the
order TO leave and had got together
our essential baggage Most of us
would rather have remained. feeling
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
METAL EXCHANGE sUsPENDs
BY Associated PrcSS

London. March 2.-Following the
announcement that no speculative
dealings would be permitted in metals
used for the making of munitions the
members of the London Metal En-
change to-day decided to suspend all
dealings, with the exception of those
in tin, pending the report of a depu-
iation which viii Interview the minis
er of munitions tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
CITY MISSION REPORT

The report of the fiscal year of the
City Rescue Mission which ended re-
Gently shows the big amount of re-
lief work done. During the year the
attendance was 11,071; conversions,
500: meals provided, 2,419; articles OF
clothing provided, 3S5. James w.
Barker is president of the mission;
w. G. Hean, secretary; Fred Kelker.
treasurer. and Griffith Jones, super
intendent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
Kaiser Leaves Verdun
battle-ground For Home
By Associated Press

London. March 2. - The German
Emperor left the Verdun front and
returned to Germany Tuesday, ac-
cording to a Rotterdam dispatch to
the Daily Mail.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02

purity alone doesn't make a
cigarette SENSIBLE.
We don't know of a single
one of our competitors who
doesn't make his cigarettes of
pure tobacco.
But a pure cigarette that
didn't taste just right wouldn't
do for you, would it?
And to be really sensible a
cigarette must give you more
than purity and a good taste.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
Pause in Attack Is
Mystifying to French
Rn G.encintrf Prrtc

Paris. March 1.-The press and pub
lie of France are mystilied at the con-
tinued pause in the German attacks
around Nerdun. Caution born of ex-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-02
All cigarettes are pure,

It m ust be cool and friendly
to your throat and tongue.
And it must leave you feeling
fine after smoking all day.
Fatimas are not the only
cigarette that measure up to
all these requirements. There
are other sensible ones.
But Fatimas seem to have
a big margin in their favor on
their good taste. Otherwise
they could not outsell all other
cigarettes costing over SC.
You can't tell whether they
will just suit your taste until
you try them.
At the same time, you can
easily prove how sensible
they are by these two tests.
Most men who try Fatimas
say Good Bye!"to all other
cigarettes right away. That's
why Fatimas sell so fast.
Why don't you try Fatimas
today2
s9ss4@sA..4;sEs-soA
FATIMA was the Only Cigarette
Awarded tho Grand Prize, the high
est award given to any cigarette at
the Panama. Pacific International Ex'
position.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12

the roof. An investigation resulted in the discovery of burning bed with
 the apparent lifeless body of Mrs.
 Henley lying thereon. From incoher- ent remarks by Mrs. Henley, during q period of consciousness while being carried from the room, it is generally supposed that she fell from her chair
 into the fireplace, and her clothing catching afre sought to extinguish them by covering herself with the bed
 clothing. For sometime Mrs. Henley,
 who was about 70 years of age, had
 been suffering with some sort of
 trouble affecting her heart and it is believed she was seized with one of these spells" before falling into the fire.
 Wednesday of last week Mrs. Mor- ton Goats, a comparatively young woman living near Copeland postof- flee, met with an accident that has al- ready cost her the loss of one of her lower limbs and may yet result fatal ly. At the time of the accident Mrs. Goats was riding on a sawlog with her husband. The team driven by MT. Goats became unruly and tilted the wagon, causing the log to roll off Mrs. Goats was caught beneath the log, her limb being badly broken and horribly mangled. Several hours rassed before medical aid could reach her. Drs. Hamilton, Hunter and Hol- loway responded to summons and after examination found amputation of the limb imperative, the operation being immediately performed. En route home Tuesday of this week from a second visit, Dr. Holloway stated Mrs. Goats was not doing so we'll as she should and that second opera tion may be necessary, provided her condition improved sufficient for her to undergo the ordeal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
DAMASCUS.

Health is very good again in this section, after scourge of lagrippe and pneumonia which lasted two months.
 The box supper and cake sale at the schoolhouse last Saturday night resulted in net proceeds of $21.
 Damascus received mail only twice last week. We should have received mail every day in the week, with the present facilities we have for giving mail service.
 G. w. Mcgee still has some cotton to gin.
 Jesse Marrow has moved into his property in the east part of town and will reside there the coming year.
 Marvin Sims has dropped out of school to make crop.
 J. P. Pierce sold pair of coming two-year-old mules last Friday to Frank Worthin; consideration, $500.
 Rev. J. F. Sims filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church here Sunday at II o'clock.
 February 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
GOVERNMENT SEED
 MAKES BIG YIELD

Little Rock, Feb. 14.-During the spring of 1914 Commissioner John H..
 Page distributed about 4,000 pack ages of cottonseed which he obtained from the United States government These packages contained about one pound each, and were distributed among farmers who requested it. A great many favorable reports have been received. w. T. Fine of New port reports that he planted the one pound package separate from other seed in 1914, which he planted in the' spring of 1914, and from it gathered ll5 pounds, yielding 66 pounds of seed, which he planted in the spring of 1915, making two acres From this he raised two bales, gathered last fall and ginned and yielding 2,000 pounds of seed, sufficient amount to plant this years crop. The two bales of lint cotton he sold at F cents per pound. The cotton is the Durango variety
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
FORM SUFFRAGE
 CLUB Al CONWAY

Following an address by Mrs. T. T. Gotham of Little Rock at the high school auditorium yesterday after noon, steps were taken toward the organization of an equal suffrage club at Conway A committee com posed of Mesdames J. H. Reynolds, w. B. Clayton and J. T. Buchholz was appointed to draft constitution for the organization and submit it at a later meeting
 Mrs. Gotham, who was introduced by Mrs. Joseph Frauenthal, spoke in the interest of a proposed constitu- tional amendment giving women the right to vote. The amendment was adopted by the legislature of 1915, but on account of three amendments having already been proposed, it can not be submitted at the election of 1916. Those interested in the move ment are now campaigning to secure the enactment of the first amendment by the legislature of 1917, in order that it may be submitted to vote in 1918.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
TWO TRAGIC ACCIDENTS
 IN VAN BUREN COUNTY
PAPER REPORTS DEATH OF ONE WOMAN AND INJURY
 OF ANOTHER.

Two tragic accidents, resulting in the death of one woman and the prob ably fatal injury of another, are re- ported in the following clipping from this weeks Clinton Democrat:
 Aunt Jennie" Henley, the aged companion of Uncle Sam" Henley, we'll known pioneer citizens living in Grove township, in the western part of this county, for more than two score years, died Wednesday night, February 2, the result of burns sus- tained that morning. On the morn- ing in question the men folks were engaged in killing hogs in front of the house, leaving Aunt Jennie seated in a rocker in front of the hearth. A neighbor approaching the place observed smoke issuing from
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
CANADA FOR MARSHAL.

City Marshal w. H. Canada today authorized the Log Cabin Democrat to make formal announcement of his candidacy for second term. Mr. Canada states that it has been CT roneously reported that he would not seek reelection, but that he has never had any other intention. He believes he is entitled to the customary sec ond term and offers himself as a can didate again upon his merits as an official
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
IMPROVEMENT IN MILITIA.

Little Rock, Feb. 1..-Capt. H. F. Fredenan, making an inspection of the Arkansas national guard compa- nies week ahead of the federal in spectors, says that he finds every where a marked improvement in the morale of the guard. This is true of its general efficiency and care of gov ernment property. He has already inspected the companies at Dardan-
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
THE GRAND.

Neal of the Navy" the third chapter of the series, will be thrown upon the screen tonight at the Grand. Lillian Lorraine and William Court leigh, Jr., are featured All of the scenes are said to have been made with the approval of the American government and the sanction of Sec retar yof the Navy Daniels. Each episode is a complete story within itself.
 "The Police Dog to the Rescue" a Bray animated cartoon, comedy, also will be shown tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
NEWS OF CONWAY
 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

l(From the Log Cabin, Feb. 12, 1901 )
 A bill was introduced in the legis-
 ature to reapportion the representa-
 ives. If it had passed, Faulkner county would have two representa- tives, instead of one.
 Attorney General Murphy render ed an opinion that women were incl |igible as notaries public. Several women in Conway had been commits ioned by the governor as for this office
 Dave Kirby of Vilonia has return ed from a prospecting tour to Okla homa. He likes the country and will move there in about three weeks"
 "There were quite large number of accessions to the Methodist church during the meeting. The meeting has closed for few days, but will be resumed next week."
 Mrs. Lucy Thomas has purchased the interest of Mont Higgs in the grocery store of Higgs x Piercey This is the business bought few days ago from John Hartley by the gentlemen named. Mir. Higgs stayed in only few days
 Major w. D. Cole published list of the Confederate pensioners in Faulkner county. There were 5S on the list and the majority of them re- ceived $25 year. Major Cole urged that the generosity of the state should not be abused by persons not entitled to receive pensions.
 Will Robins is the happy father of a fine boy"
 John Farrar has moved to the J. H. Ingram place on the Arkansas river, where he will raise cotton this year"
 Wilson Brothers have the newest kind of an arc light in their store It makes steadier light than the other kind"
 George w. Donaghey had purchas- led the old Pythian hall on the west side of the public square and an nounced that he intended to convert it into a hotel.
 John P. Witt was preparing to move with his family to Ola, where he had accepted a position.
 w. H. Cole of Vilonia died Febru- 'ary 1.
 w. B. Young has been appointed a notary public
 ''E. w. Can't is quite busy now putting the light plant in proper shape"
 Riley Hogan returned Wednesday from Perryville, where he was exam ined and admitted to the bar. Mir. Hogan has been teaching school in the county for several years and is an Icnterprising young man. The Conway Commercial League was organized by the election of Capt. W. w. Martin as president and w. N. Owen as secretary. Road Overseer George w. Dona- ghey of the Conway district offered prize of $50 to the overseer making the best showing during the year, the first in which the three-mill road tax was available. Capt. w. w. Martin was serving as road commissioner land Mr. Donaghey as overseer, both without pay
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
At The Theatres

MONKEY SHOW PLEASES

The monkey show staged last night at the Arkway in connection with the regular bill of motion pictures was one of the most novel and entertain ing seen here in many days. The an imals have been we'll trained, and their feats are wonderful. Different stunts will be pulled tonight by the monkeys, and an even better enter tainment is promised A good bill of pictures and the Arkway orchestra will add to the entertainment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12

section of Arkansas is predicted in today's forecast for tonight. At this season of the year a cold wave means a fall of 30 degrees or more to a minimum of 20 degrees or less above zero. This would be a severe drop, as the weather has been very warm today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
SCHOOL BOARD DINED.

The domestic science department of the public school yesterday afternoon gave a Valentine dinner for the mem bers of the school board and their wives and several invited guests. The diningroom was beautifully decorated for the occasion. A five-course dn- ner was served.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-12
MELVILLE'S COMEDIANS
 HERE WEEK OF FEB. 2l

The Melville comedians, who have been playing at the Palace theatre, Little Rock, the past four months, will come to Conway February 21 for a weeks engagement at the Grand. The Melville comedians are among the most popular entertainers on the road and have been playing to crowded houses in Little Rock. Sev- eral members of the cast, including Mrs. Melville, formerly Miss DeAr- mond, have been seen in Conway be- fore, having had a weeks engagement here several years ago. A new play will be given every night during their stay. The serial photoplays, Neal of the Navy" and "The Goddess" will be shown Friday matinee instead of Friday night.