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The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
ALT RIVER LINE I5
 TAKEN BY GERMANS
BERLIN CLAIMS DEFEAT FOR EN- TENTE IN REGION OF
 MONASTiR.
BIG ATTACK IS FAILURE
Bucharest Admits Retirement at Two Positions on Line-Troops isolated By Capture of orsova Are Men,
 aced By Teutonic Forces.

Berlin.-The war office announced that the whole line of the Alt River in Roumania is in the hands of the leu tonic troops. A sever defeat of the entente forces northwest of Monastir also was recorded.
 A great attack delivered by the en- tente troops along the Macedonian front from Trnova, northwest of Mon astir to Markovo, northeast of that city, failed, says the announcement
 German and Austro-Hungarian troops, under command of Lteut.-Gen. Kraft von Delmensinger, advancing on both sides of the River Alt, in Wal lachia, pushed back the Roumanian forces belong the Topolog River, says the official statement issued by the German army headquarters. Alexan- dria, Roumanian town AT miles southwest of Bucharest, was captured by Teutonic forces.
 The Roumanian forces, which had retired from the Danube town of Or sova, were pushed further to the south east by the Austro-German troops, the statement adds, and this Roumanian force now has been blocked by the approach of other Teuton forces in the rear. In this sector 28 officers and 1900 men have been captured by the Tuetons, who also have taken three cannon and a great quantity of muni- tions.
 The statement reads:
 German and Austro-Hungarian troops of Lieut.-Gen. Kraft von Del mensinger advancing on both sides of the Alt front the north forced the enc my behind the Topolog sector. East of Tigveni Saxon Infantry Regiment No. 102, brilliantly assisted by Newark Field Artillery fort, took positions inn mediately in front of the enemy, broke through the hostile lines and captur- ed from the enemy 10 officers, 400 men and seven machine guns.
 ''In the Veda sector Alexander was reached on both sides and the town captured.
 "Our troops from Turnu Severtn pushed the remainder of the Rou- manian Orsova group toward the southwest Other forces in that direc- tion are blocking their way. The de feated enemy, besides sanguinary cas- ualties, has lost here up to the present six steamers and 80 barges, which are in our hands, most of them with val uable cargoes.
 Army group of Field Marshal von Mackensen: Hostile attacks carried out in Dobrudja by Russian cavalry and infantry were failures An ad. vance by Bulgarian battalions repuls- ed the enemy in front of our positions east of Ercheseo.
 "The Danube army is advancing in Roumania. The resistance to it is a breakingup."
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
 For Small Contributions.

New York.-Prohibition by law oi any person contributing more than $1,- 900 to campaign fund is proposed by Wilbur W. Marsh, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee MT. Marsh is working to raise S30O,000 to wipe out the deficit incurred by the committee in it's campaign to re-eiect President Wilson. He is attempting to do this through small contribu. tions from all parts of the country. Small subscriptions. he believes, rep resent unselfish patriotism.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Wilson Has No Plan.

Washirgton.-It is assumed that Austrian discussion of a peace move by President Wilson is based on some unfounded rumor. The president, it is said, has not changed his opinion that any action by him now would be ill-timed and futile, unless the bellig- erent nations indicate that it would be welcome, and it is authoritatively said that no immediate step is in contem- plation.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

The most important meeting ever held in the interest of the Ouachita River navigation was held at Camden when Senator Kirby, Congressman Goodwin, Maj. Fisk, U. s. A., E. S. Maupin of Vicksburg, Miss, W. F. Mcknight, Railroad Commissioner George R. Bedding, L. R. Waddy Of Monroe, La, R. E. Eshlman, conner cial agent of the Rock Island, and J. A. Hawkins of the Frisco system, met here with the Camden Public Service Bureau to discuss the year-round nayi- gation of the Ouachita River.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Exnress Suit pronned

Washington.-Having reached a set t1e--Hnt with Oklahoma authorities, the Wells-Fargo, American and Unit ed States express companies dismiss- ed In the Supreme Court their cases attacking the Oklahima refund law, requiring the companies to deposit with the state corporation commis- sion bonds to cover refunds of excess charges.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Enr a Dry Kentucky.

Louisville, Ky-Voters in Kentucky, where the yearly production of whis- key exceeds 20,O00,O00 gallons, will be called upon to decide whether state wide prohibition constitutional amend ment will be adopted, if the object of an organization formed here is at tained.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
VILLA DEFEATED IN
 CHIHUAHUA BATTLE
FOUR ASSAULTS REFUSED AND BANDITS PUT TO FLIGHT-
 MANY DEAD ON FIELD.

Fl Paso, Tex-Francisco Villa with drew his surviving forces in defeat from Chihuahua City, after battle of seven hours, during which he made fruitless attempts to carry Gen. Ire vinors protecting works by assault, according to reports from Juarez.
 The de facto troops are now pur- suing the bandits toward the south, the same report from Chihuahua City stated.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
No Chanae in California.

Sacramento, Cal.-Returns from 42 of California's 5S counties had been officially canvassed by Secretary of State Jordan without departure from the semi-official tabulations of the same district.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
pemurraae Rates Held un-

Washington.-The tariffs filed by va, rious railroads operating in the official southern and western classification territories, proposing increased demur. rage charges to relieve the freight car shortage, were suspended by the h. testate Commerce Commission until March 31, next.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Government ownersbin l,n-

Washington.-Gove opera- ton of telephone lines and an exten- sion of the parcel post was asked by the National Grange as a means of bringing producer and consumer to- gether in resolutions taken up for which an apparently overwhelming sentiment developed.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
LonQ Term For Walton

Detroit.-James Walton, leader Of the bandits who robbed the Burroughs Adding Machine Company's pay car of s32,000 last sumer, pleaded guilty in circuit court and was sentenced to Jackson prison for from 12 to B years.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Make Appeal To Wilson.

Middeltown, N. Y.-Residents of this city are in such straits on ac- count of the shortage in the coal sup ply that they have made formal ap- peal to President Wilson for relief. Only a few hundred pounds of coal can be purchased at time.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Want Appam Case Advanced.

hington-Counsel for British interests formally asked the Supreme Court to advance for earlier hearing cases to decide ownership of the Ger man prize ship Appam and whether European citizens may enforce con tracts in American courts which are suspended by belligerent trading with the enemy" decrees.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Gen. Swift To Mexico.

Fl Paso.-Brig. Gen. Swift of the United States army arrived he5e en route to Colonia Dublan, Mex, where he will assume command of the caval- " brigade which is a part of General Pershing's command.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Granoe Favors Suffrage.

Washington. = Universal woman suffrage by federal enactment was en- dorsed unanimously by the National Grange at it's meeting here. Similar action was taken by the Grange year ago. but with large minority oppos- ing
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Never in the history of Lee County have lands been in as great demand as now Real estate concerns report great activity and many sales are re ported every few days. Several large plantations have changed hands re- gently, as well as timber tracts. In quiries are received every day and the demand is more than can be met now,
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

The map shows In a general way ow the various revolutionary forces ontrd vast areas of Mexico outside f the Carranza influence. General
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Seek Naval Base Site.

New Orleans.-The Navy Depart ment commission investigating pro posed sites for new naval bases in- spected locations near New Orleans.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
Another Liner Sunk.

Halifax.-Word was received from London that the overdue Furness line steamer Rappahannock had been sunk by a German submarine.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Upon receipt of letter from the Democratic National Committee stat ing Prescott Democrats had been as- sessed s100 toward making up the campaign deficit, that sum was raised by local Democrats within 20 minutes and forwarded to the committee. This makes a total of s250 contributed by Prescott.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

The Saline County Chamber of Com merce was organized with the follow ing officers: E. A Fowler, president; E. Y. Stinson and W. M. Steed, vice president; M. P. Scott. treasurer. There was a large attendance, includ- ing many farmers, and il is believed the organization will have a member ship of several hundred.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Suit for a temporary injunction to prevent the enforcement of the Adam son eight-hour law was filed in United States District Court by attorneys for he St Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt) railroad Hearings will be heard before Judge Jacob Trieber al s:30 o'clock Friday morning, Decem- Der 15
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
August Auge of Kansas City is

August Auge of Kansas City is visiting his brother, Leon Auge. of Eureka Springs Until a few days ago the brothers had not met for 35 years, and Leon Auge thought his brother August dead. The brothers were brought together through an advertisement in the Arkansas Ga, zette.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Washington.-Brig Gen. Robert K Evans, commander of the Hawaiian Department, retired from active ser vice on account of age.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Schoggen Bros, Norfolk merchants, have large lemon trees in big tubs in their store that are bearing. The trees have 50 odd lemons hanging on the limbs. The lemons are the large va riety. nearly as large as oranges.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Governor-elect Dr. c. H. Brough re- ceived an urgent invitation to attend the annual conference of governors and governors-elect at Washington anu Norfolk, Va, December 14-16. Dr. Brough was forced to decline, as he is at work on his inaugural ad- dress and administrative program.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30
ULT|MATUM HANDED
 GREECE BY ENTENTE
SHORTEST TIME ALLOTTED IS 49 HOURS AND THE LONGEST
 ONE WEEK
GREEK COURSE IN DOUBT
Provisional Government of venizelos Reported in Athens Dispatch to Have Declared War On Bulgaria.
 Royalists Will Resist.



 Saloniki.-The Greek provision al government, composed of fol- lowers of former Premier Venize- los, has formally declared war on Germany and Bulgaria. ***
 Athens.-The entente allies have de livered an ultimatum to Greece requir- ing delivery of Greek arms and guns, which was demanded recently.
 The ultimatum, which comes from Vice Admiral du Fournet, command CT of the allied squadron, while allow ing only a short period in which the arms now in Athens are to be sur rendered, declares willingness to grant a longer time for delivery of war materials in Thessaly and Mace donia- The shortest time allotted is AS hours and the longest one week.
 Unless the demand is complied with the admiral declares he will take measures calculated to induce compliance with it, progressing in severity if the delay increases.
 The resignation of the cabinet is considered imminent. Constantine called Christakis Zograppos, former foreign minister, to the palace.
 London.-The provisional core spondent says it is stated in circles port of forroar prapoior VanizoIoS has formally declared war on Bulga- ria, says an Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company
 Reuters Athens correspondent says it is stated in circles close to the Greek court that any attempt of the allies to obtain possession of Greek arms and ammunition, as demanded by Vice Admiral du Fournet, com mander of the allied squadron, will meet with resistance.
 The dispatch filed at Athens says the military party has taken de cided attitude and that any attempt to take the arms demanded by Ad- miral du Fournet will meet with re- sistance even if King Constantine or ders their surrender.
 In the event of resistance, it is expected the allies will arrest the leaders of the movement and occupy the customs house.
 "The situation is most grave" the correspondent continued. "The only apparent solution is Greece's ultima
 
 tum to Bulgaria"
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

A. w Schneider of Hope has re- ceived letter telling of the death of his cousin, August Femmer, aged 24, who was killed while serving as a commissioned officer in the kaiser's army. Mir. Schneider has three broth CTS in the German army, the youngest of whom has been twice wounded.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

J. H. Moses of Corning has leased the old round bale cotton gin and converted it into an automobile spoke factory, giving employment to Is men and creating a pay roll including the purchase of timber of more than 5000 per week.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Farmers of the DeGray neighbor. hood, west of Philadelphia, have bought two fine Herefords and one Pole bull Sixty head of fine Here lords recently shipped to Philadelphia by J. s. Cargile from his ranch in west Texas were sold here in one day.
 C. Enid, farmer, north of Bald Knob. sold 53 bales of cotton to J. colHson at 20 1-4 cents pound, az gregating s5,S55.55.
 The Radcliffe Chautauqua will ap near at Junction City December 1-4
 Fifty-fve per cent more cotton than anticipated has been ginned in Frank lin county this year. The gin ar Ozark has ginned 900 bales, and the operator believes about 100 more bales will be ginned before the sea son ends.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

c. D. Harrington of salina, Kan. who has been conducting mining operations at Dodd City since the field first opened up late in the 90s, has just closed deal for the Phil lips Bros prospect in this camp.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

The Hamburg city council has re- pealed an ordinance by which spe- cial tax of 50 cents was levied on shipments of liquor coming into Ham burg. The ordinance met with little favor during it's brief existence.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Congressman w s. Goodwin of War -ren passed through Little Rock en route to Camden, where he will be present at the inspection of Lock No. of the Ouachita River Lock and Dam System
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

The Rev. G. T. Reeves, who recent ly resigned as superintendent of the Odd Fellows Orphanage at Bates vile, has been called and accepted the pastorage of the Christian church at Ozark
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Plans for fighting the boil weevil were discussed by the Forrest City Commercial Club. Mir Leak of the Mississippi Delta Planting Company was one of the speakers.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30


 States District Court by attorneys for he St Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt) railroad. Hearings will be heard before Judge Jacob Trieber al s:30 o'clock Friday morning, Deeem- Der 15.
 J. H. Moses of Corning has leased the old round bale cotton gin and converted it into an automobile spoke factory, giving employment to Is men and creating a pay roll including the purchase of timber of more than 5000 per week.
 c. D. Harrington of Salina, Kan, who has been conducting mining operations at Dodd City since the field first opened up late in the 90s, has just closed a deal for the Phil lips Bros prospect in this camp.
 The Hamburg city council has re- pealed an ordinance by which a spe- cial tax of 50 cents was levied on shipments of liquor coming into Ham
 
 favor during it's brief existence.
 The Rev. c. T. Reeves, who recent lv resigned as superintendent of the Odd Fellows Orphanage at Bates vile, has been called and accepted the pastorage of the Christian church at Ozark.
 Plans for fighting the boil weevil were discussed by the Forrest City Commercial Club. Mir Leak of the Mississippi Delta Planting Company was one of the speakers.
 Robert Irwin. aged IT. of Union town. Crawford county, and Miss Bes- sic McAnally. aged 15, of Natural Dam, Crawford county, were married at Van Buren recently.
 Mounds built by mound builders near Washington, Hampstead county, are being opened. and several skelen- tons and valuable relics of these lost people have been found.
 After a jury in federal court at Tex arkana had heard testimony in the case of Jones & Harrington, contrac- tors. ys. special school district Of Ashdown, the judge ruled it was a case of equity and dismissed the jury and will decide the case himself.
 Congressman W. s. Goodwin of War ren passed through Little Rock en route to Camden, where he will be present at the inspection of Lock No. 2 of the Ouachita River Lock and Dam System
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Robert Irwin. aged IT. of Union town. Crawford county, and Miss Bes- sic McAnally. aged 15, of Natural Dam, Crawford county, were married at Van Buren recently.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

After jury in federal court at Tex arkana had heard testimony in the case of Jones & Harrington, contrac- tors, ys. special school district Of Ashdown, the judge ruled it was a case of equity and dismissed the jury and will decide the case himself.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

The Radcliffe Chautauqua will ap near at Junction City December 1-4
The Carlisle independent., 1916-11-30

Mounds built by mound builders near Washington, Hampstead county, are being opened, and several skelen- tons and valuable relics of these lost people have been found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-23
SPUR
EASY WINNER IN
HURON HANDICAP
Classy Youngsters Beaten
in Feature at Saratoga
Port Light Boosted.

Saratoga, n. Y, Aug. 22.-spur, James
Buffers remarkable three-year-old,
stamped himself as the best of his age
here this afternoon when he was an
easy winner of the Huron Handicap. lie
took up 1870 pounds and won over the
mile and three-sixteenths distance with
ease in 1853 3-5, which is just three
fifths of a second slower than the track
record.
What was of more Importance than
the time that was hung out was tnat
he gave as good a colt as Franklin
twenty-one pounds and a very solhd
beating, while August Belmonts lea
Caddy, in receipt of twenty-three
pounds, was a badly beaten third.
The second best race of the day sa"
Raj PARIS French three-year-old an
easy winner over the mile distance. IL
was race that wiped out his recent
defeat by John +. Madden's Hendrie..
After Port Light had won the opening
race for Ben Davis, the New foIk
sportsman, he was boosted from Sl,sOO
to $1,000 by George Land, trainer for
John w. Schorr, but he was protected
and bought in. John Sanford lost
Silica out Of the same race when, AFTER
she had run second, she was claimed
for $1,000 by Mrs. ]. NJ. Schilling, VINO
had started Coming Tower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-23
Point by Point

Golden Gate by defeating HashishirO
lower half Of the draw, and by the way
in which he went at his work this
morning he should come pretty close
TO reaching the final bracket.
During the first set, however, the
Californian was evidently puzzled by
Mikami's peculiar loop drive, and the
little japanese won the set at Ga
Thereafter Roberts let loose. crashing
his terrific service into his opponents
court with disastrous results. lie won
the third game at love. scoring three
Of points by service aces. All Mikami
could hear was the whistling of the
wind as the ball flew by and the UNI
pire calling off the points.
Roberts went to the net frequently,
finishing off his points with a regular
Mclaughlin sweep of the racquet and
won the last sets and the match at
6-3, 6-l.
Bitter Struggle for Harte.
Richard Harte, football player and
all-round athlete, had a bitter struggle
in the first two sets Of his match with
Conrad Doyle of Washington, the man
who defeated George Church earlier in
the season. Doyle used q pulling cut
on all his strokes and the ball bounded
so low that Harte had hard work dig
ging it up from the turf. He won the
first set at Sc, Doyle took the second
at "a, and then Harte, playing with
greater speed. won the last at 50.
The summaries follow:
MEADOW CLUB INVITATION SINGLES
Second round--E. W, Pess.ee won from Ward
Dawson by default J. \ AWeoy won from Leon
Ard Beekmsn b. default. T. J.. Fischer won from
Willis T.. Davis by default Watson VI. WSshbun
Humphrey Won from a. 5 Dsbney by default
Reginald A. Cook won from Maurice +. Mcl.cugh-
nn bs default: Richard Hsrie defeated George
T. Mll,1ey. 6-1. 6-l = W Wilson. Jr. won
from Il,Ns Kumsgae by default. G. A l. Bionue
defeated W -. Cuuur CHAN. &C. Go, Theodore
ll rrll defeated lion b Hooker. 6-l Go. j. $.
lfarmau Won from $ Howard N0Shell by default .
g. Colset Gamer def dfed n Van DIXIE Johns. 81.
g. Roland Roberts defeated Hachishiro Miksmi
40. t-5. 0-l. Arthur Crasln Won from Dean
Mathey ty default; Eugene Warren defeated j.
Eandeysnter. st. 60. - Harm :. Parker de-
ston Won from A. r Ems, by default. Hugh Vain
Francis r Hunter defeated Twins Ilkcr. g.. t-3:
W J. Clotlher won from II. A. Msckuney by de
fault. L i AoGormis6 defeated GIeyor Clover;
Go. 81. To-. Or william BoseBOsum defeated
Third round-R. Norrs Williams. Cd. defeated
T. " pcaslee 6--3. TO: J. G Bags VOL from
ApPeg b default W'i,' NJ Wa'9 Mourn
ards defeated Whitney ShcpardsOn. -. CO
Reginald A Cook defeated G. ;. Humphreys. C-l.
e. Richard HSrte defeated Conrad DOYLE. 50.
son ~. 6y default: r. Teu defeated G a
l. ponne. &c - sdefauip g T. p enc,
Robes defeated Arthur Cragn. Is 81. j. $
Parker defeated Eugene Warren G-4. %. +. g..
iasa S ga } gn " g..s.s 1on''29 col d'sa i
l~6. IS. r r Hunter defeated Il. Wainwright.
-. -. W, j., ciiothieT defeated : r Nc Z.
William R0scnbaum 1t 81 5-5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-23
NEW NAMES ADDED TO
ELIGIBLE GOLF LIST

About forty names have been added
TO the United States Golf Associs-
tons eligible list since il was issued
last spring. so there are now about
3T5 golfers who may play in the ma
tonsl amateur championship the week
after next at Merton if they so desire
A number Of Metropolitan golfers are
among the newcomers on the list.
The entries for the championship
will close on Monday next, August %,
with Howard +. Whitney, secretary OF
the United States Golf Association,
at II Broad Street, New York
The golfers who have been added
TO the United States Golf Association
list are as follows:
George " Adsir Albania; Perry Aiair. Atlanta
Booth. j.. Ap4wamis. " g. Bal an,yue. Columbia
e. e. Comstock. IT, Sleepy Hollow v z Code
Wheaton l. IT, Gansn. Altoona J. e. Dilg0rth
Allesteuy. T v Dey!ne Harrisburg. samuel Dsl
zeu. Chevy Chase. VI 7. ElhcotL Baltimore Gcorse
" Ekns. D.. Huntington valley Patfik Grant
Cay. r. Philadelphia. J. u. H4me,t, Florida
J e. Hepburn. Louisville. Clsrtnn Ingrsham MA
lothian. r. Everett Jackson. Baltimore " NJ Isck
Philadelphia. r. :. kampman. san Antonio. MORE
fapham. san Frlnciso: y. Maxwell. Phiaiel
phia l.. r Munger, DALAI George T.. Morse. Rui
land Df VI X. NeiTer Huntington Valley N "
Parry Harrisburg Pierre A. Proal. Deal. GrantlAnd
Rlrt, EngieVOod. Z. n Ransom. Buffalo. =. NJ
Rhoies Kansas Richard Ssndcrsnn Upper M0ut-
elalf. Garned Scott. Philadelphia c. Law Watkins
Apasamis y Woodward. Columbia. Harold II
MIll. OuOnds.A.