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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
BRITISH SEIZE POSITIONS
Nearly Mile Front On Somme Is Cap
tured In a Raid by the
British.

London.-B British troops captured
German trenches on front of more
than three-quarters of mile in the
Somme line, constituting what is char,
acterized as a strong SYSTEM" lying
north Of Beaumont-Hamel, The official
statement reporting this operation
reads:
Another very successful local Oper-
alton was carried out. A strong sys-
tenn of hostile trenches lying on the
southern front of Serre Hill north Of
Beaubont-HameD was attacked and
captured on a front of over three
quarters Of mile. We captured 215
prisoners number considerably ex-
ceeding our casualties.
I'VE repulsed by our fire an enemy
attempt to approach our lines south Of
Sailly-Sallisel. We entered enemy
trenches in the neighborhood of Pys,
southwest of Labasse, northeast Of
Neuve Chapelle and south Of Fauquis-
sart. Many casualties were inflicted
on the enemy and his dugouts destroy
ed. A number of prisoners were Sc
cured.
I'VE effectively bombarded the en-
emy's positions at a number of places
along our front.
sour airplanes carried out bombing
operations with good results. One
German machine was driven down in
the air fighting"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
SPAIN PROTESTS.
Sends Firm Note to Germany Against
New Policy.

Madrid (via Paris).-The Spanish
governments reply to Germany's
submarine war zone note is firm and
dignifed protest against it. 1t de-
clares that Germany's decision to close
completely certain sea routes is out
side of the legal principles of inter-
national law. 1t adds that If Germany
hopes to have SPANS help to avoid
more loss of life it must be understood
that Spain, while ready at the proper
time to lend the initiative in support
Of the establishment Of peace, cannot
accept the legality of exceptional
methods Of war.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
FAVOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Senate Military Committee Makes Re-
port Advocating Six Months
Training

Washington.-The senate military
committee reported favorably bill
framed by a subcommittee creating a
military and naval citizen reserve
force, based on universal military
training and service.
While the committee report does
not indicate any relief that congress
will act on the measure at this ses-
sion, the bill brings to definite head
the universal service discussion of the
last few months and offers a specific
plan on which public sentiment can
crystalline.
The bill requires six months train.
ing without pay for all youths during
their nineteenth year. Exceptions are
confined to the members of the regu-
lar army and navy, those physically
unfit, those who are the sole support
Of dependent relatives and those affil-
lated with religious creeds which for
bid them to bear arms. The latter
class are liable, however, for train
ing in the noncombatant branches Of
the army.
1t is estimated the bill would pro-
vide for the training Of 100000 boys
annually, each of whom would be fur
Laughed into q reserve for nine years
after his training period. With allow
ances for shrinkage of classes due to
various causes as the years pass, this
plan would give total force of $780,.
600 men who had six months training
at the end Of the first nine-year cycle,
all subject to call for service only in
the event Of defensive" war or the
imminence thereof.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Russians Capture Position.

Petrograd.-Russian attachments at.
tackled the Teuton positions near Kir.
libaba in the Carpathian Mountains,
and despite artillery and rifle fire and
mine explosions, dashed through the
barbed wire entanglements and occu.
pied the German first line trench. A
German counter-attack was not sue
cessful.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Indians WIN Go To War.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-In case OF
war between the United States and
Germany, 10000 Navajo Indians will
take to the warpath for the govern
ment, according to message receiY-
ed in the office of Gov Bamberger
from the chief at Monticello, Utah.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
When Love Was Exhausted.

They had just become engaged, He
had kissed her long and necessarily
and when finally he stopped, the tears
came into her eyes, and she said:
"Oh, dearest, you have ceased to
love me-"
"No, l haven't" he replied. II just
stopped to get my breath"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
ENDING Fault.

Caller-How pleased you must be to
find that your new cook is slayer.
Hostess-My dear, don't mention It'll
She's a slayer all right, but unfortu-
nately, she's not a cook.--Boston Tran
script.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Brazil Stands Firm.

Rio Janeiro.-B razils reply to the
German note, while couched in polite
terms, declares Brazil's intention to
hold Germany responsible for conse.
quences which may result from the
new submarine warfare.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
rhe oIder the Retter.

The elderly millionaire was fessin'
up" to one Of his friends at the club.
"Would you consider 1t any harm to
deceive her about my age?"
perhaps not"
"rm sixty-two. How would 1t do to
confess to fifty-two?"
II think your chances with Gladys
would be better If you claimed seven
ty-fve."
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
PeruvIans Ars VIM D. 5

Lima, Peru.-The Peruvian press is
unanimous in condemning the action
of Germany in respect Of naval war
fare. Several newspapers demand that
Peru declare itself on the side Of TIE
United stateA
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Max aa SHARED TerrIbIe Calamity.

washington. = Secretary Lansing,
sneaking at a banquet of Amherst
Alumni, said that although the United
states undeniably was near the verge
Of war. "there is always the hope that
our country may be spared the terri
HE calamity Of being forced into the
conflict"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
"LEAk PROBE" STILL PROBES.
Reporter Referred To BY Lawson
Makes Admission.

Washington. The congressional
leak investigating committee con.
tinues its Investigations with the ques.
ton OF concluding the hearings still
undetermined. Democratic commit
teemen are said to believe that a leak
on President Wilson's peace note has
been established through admissions
OF ]. Fred Essary and w. w. Price,
Washington newspaper men, that they
furnished forecasts of the note to New
York and Chicago brokers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Malntalna strIct Neutralltx,

Paris.--A Havas dispatch from
Madrid says that Premier Ronanones
has received many telegrams congrat.
ulating the government on "its firm
resolution to continue to maintain
strict neutrality"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head Of hair If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store 1t to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using LA Creole" Hair Dress
Ing. Price S1.O0.--Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
The Eternal TrLanaIe.

"Mother, l just hate that little
Smith girl, and am not going to play
with her any more"
"Why, Mary, dear, what has that
little girl done to you"
swell, she hasn't done anything to
me, but she gives Bobby half Of her
apple every recess time before / get
chance to give him half of NINE"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Laava GRANTED NeutraI shIps.

Paris.-A Madrid dispatch to the Pc
tit Journal says that the German gov
eminent has announced that 1t grants
a further delay Of 4s hours for nsu.
trail ships at sea to regain neutral
uovA@
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Protest To Vienna.

Rio Janeiro.-Brazil has received
from Austria Hungary note identical
to that of Germany respecting subma-
rine warfare. In reply the government
has sent protest to Vienna identical
with that already dispatched to Ber-
lin.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
WOMAN SUFFRAGE LOSES.
Lower House of Norh Carolina LeoIs-
lature Takes Action.

Raleigh, N. CA bill which would
permit women to vote In municipal
elections was killed by the lower
house of the North Carolina general
assembly. The action of the house, it
is said, practically settles the suf'
frage question at this session.
The house also refused to send back
to committee for reconsideration a bill
which would limit the possession OF
liquor by individuals to two quarts per
year and which had been unfavorably
reported.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
v....la wIII Not Cross Atlantic.

New York-Unless the United States
government provides conveys or guns
and gunners to protect its ships, the
American line, owners Of the steam
shlps st. Louis. St. Paul
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16

Berlin--Former Ambassador Jas. w.
Gerard and his party have been grant
cd passports and special train for safe
conduct TO Switzerland. The train
taking him to neutral soil is composed
Of sieepers and day coaches.
Arrangements for the departure of
MIR. Gerard and his suite was delayed
by the number Of passports to be made
out for the party and because Of the
lack Of news regarding the movements
Of Count Won 5ernstorff.
The embassy Representatives will
enjoy the diplomatic privilege a. the
frontier, and baggage inspection for
mslities for the others of the party
will be executed before leaving Ber-
lin, 80 that there will be no delays at
the border.
A special train left Berlin Saturday
evening for Switzerland by way Of
Basel and Berne. The party will travel
to Spain, where Mr.. Gerard will en-
bark on the first available steamer
for the United States.
The former ambassador and Mrs.
Gerard are accompanied by nearly all
the embassy secretaries and attaches
and members Of the consular service
in Germany-except few ordered to
Scandinavia or Holland-and by most
Of the American newspaper CORE
spondents. The train has some 200
persons aboard. Two representatives
Of the foreign office accompanied the
train to the border
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
swEDEs ARE UNITED.

Can Not Possibly Accept Invitation Of
President Wilson.
Stockholm.-The Swedish govern
ment's rejection Of President Wilson's
suggestion to make comomn cause
with the United States in severing Dip
lomatic relations with Germany has
been not followed by dissent in high
political quarters. Even the strongest
pro-entente partisans seem agreed
that the invitation could not possibly
have been accepted.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
Full of Sympathy.

HE'S your sisters fiance rich2
She-Oh, no. Every time mother
talks about the wedding father says
poor manr'
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16

If you suspect that your child has Worms,
q single dose Of DIR. Peery's Dead ShOt's
will settle the question. Its action upon
the Stomach ana Bowels is beneficial In
either case. No second dose or after pur-
gativo necessary. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16

A new baby carriage which in
cludes receptacles for clothing, can be
folded to resemble a suitcase.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16

Constipation generally indicates disordered
stomach liver and bowels Wrights Indian
Vegetable Pills restores regularity without
gripping. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16

Dr.. Pieree's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
laxative-three for cathartic. ADV.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16

Women are fond of telling their mag
mary troubles, but not their real ones.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
HOLLAND SENDS PROTEST.
Notifies Wilson They VIII Not Break
Relations at Present

Washington. Netherlands gov.
eminent, through the American lega-
ton at The Hague, has formally de-
clined to accept President Wilson's
suggestion that it follow the course Of
the United States and break off diplo-
matte relations with Germany.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16

A man gossip spends a lot Of his
time looking for another job.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-02-16
GERARD returns
VIA SWITZERLAND
SPECIAL TRAIN PROVIDED FOR
FORMER AMBASSADOR AND
SUITE 70 NEUTRAL SOIL.
200 PERSONS IN THE PARTY
Courteous Treatment Given Former
Ambassador and All Americans
Sensational Stories Cause Dis
cord In Germany.

Zurich, SwitzerIand.-The American
ambassador, James w. Gerard, arrived
at the Swiss boundary at schaffhausen
at o'clock Sunday afternoon. He was
met by the American minister to swltz.
erland, Pleasant A. stoValI, and repre-
sentatlVes Of the Swiss army, including
Col. 5rueeger and Capt. Rudolph lse-
I'm. A Swiss military guard Of honor
was also In waiting, and a big delega-
tlon Of citizens greeted the former
American ambassador to Germany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
LONESOME IN HAWAII.

We have had such an abundance of Hawaiian tunes that sounded like a 'cross between a Tyrolean wedding march and a Spanish serenade that we were nearly convinced that Hawaii must be land of singing damsels, where lonliness could never blight existence.
 But we were wrong. The proof lies in the letters received by Mis- souri mayor from American soldiers stationed on the islands
 It seems the boys are so lonely, with nothing to do until morning and nothing then, that the Missouri mayor is asked to furnish the boys with some correspondents.
 It might be good idea for the Mis- 'souri official to send them some ukuleles.
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BREAK A CH|LD'S COLD BY GIVING
 SYRUP OF FIGS
Cleanse the Little Liver and Bowels and They Get We'll
 Quick.

When your child suffers from a cold don't wait; give the little stomach liver and bowels a gentle, thorough cleansing at once. When cross, peev- ish, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, eat Or act naturally; if breath is bad, stomach sour, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in 9 few hours all the clogged-up, consti- pated waste, sour bile and undigested food will gently move out of the bow els, and you have we'll, playful child again.
 If your child coughs, snuffles and has caught cold or is feverish or has a sore throat give good dose of California Syrup of Figs" to evacu- ate the bowels no difference what oth- CT treatment is given.
 Sick children needn't be coaxed to take this harmless "fruit laxative" :" Millions of mothers keep it handy be- cause they know it's action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know a little giv- en today saves sick child tomorrow.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs" which contains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. Get the genu- inc, made by California Fig Syrup Company."-Adv.
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MORE MEN NEEDED.

Orders are expected at any time for the exemption boards to proceed with the examination of all men of the se- lective draft age, so that the physical ly unfit may be exempted and the stat us of all others fixed, that they may be ready for a call to the colors at any time. The prospect of a second early call for 500,O0O more men is al ready causing some conjecture as to how many men there will be available in the less than ten mollion regis trants, considering the very large pre- portion of exemptions, especially m der the married men ruling of the provost general.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
FIRE PREVENTION DAY.
October 8 Will Be Observed Turnout
 the Country.

Fire Prevention day is approaching
 It will be observed in Arkansas and the rest of the country on October g. The governor of Arkansas will doubt less issue a proclamation calling upon the people of this state to enter into the spirit of the day. as has been the custom for a number of years past.
 Fire Prevention day is not a holi- day. While it is proper that school authorities see that exercises are held to impress upon the pupils the inn portant part that young people can play in the work of preventing fire, the older people can do we'll to cele- brate the day very privately. For in- stance:
 Rid the house, particularly the at tic and corsets of all inflammable ma terial that the neighbors would like ly call "trash." Clean up the premises and inspect your stoves, flues, wiring and other source of fire. This plan, says J. Smith Speed, manager of the Arkansas Actuarial bureau, insures a fitting observance of Fire Prevention day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
CARL VROOMAN.

Carl Vrooman, who is to address the convention of the American Bankers association today on the subject of agricultural production, is the assist ant secretary of agriculture of the United States. Though a native ot Missouri, he has lived for many years in Illinois, and has been more or less in public, life since his graduation from Harvard in 1894. Mir. Vrooman is not a theorist, and the advice he gives on agricultural problems is based on knowledge and common sense. He owns a large farm nea1 Bloomington, H., which is managed on scientific principles and with if manical success. So he knows from practical, personal experience what he is talking and writing about and the advice he furnishes the public, in the effort to increase food production and create more efficient use of farm pro ducts, is based on knowledge, not on theory.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

The kaiser says he will evacuate Belgium under certain conditions. Be fore Uncle Sam and his allies are thru with Bill he'll evacuatc uncondi- tionally and precipitately. We are beginning to believe that the kaiser feels like the negro who was holding a wildcat by the tail. and whose hunt ing companion, who had climbed into a tree, asked: Does yo' want me to come and hep yo' hor 'im?" "No," yelled the scared darkey, "I wants yo' to come an hep me turn i'm loose."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

Steps are being taken today look ing to an investigation into the death of Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham, for merly Mrs. Henry M. Flagler, to whom the Standard Oil anG. railroad capitalist left his great fortune. Rela- tives will seek to show that Mrs. Bingham had several times lbeen under the influence of drugs. Mrs. Bingham left almost $55,O00,O00 of her first husbands fortune to her niece, Mrs. Louise Wise Lewis, and about $5,000,000 to her second hus- band, Judge Robert Bingham.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
RHEUMATISM


 It is known as Prescription No.
 C-2223. It sells so fast that many
 druggists keep it all prepared. Any
 body who has suffered the torments
 and racking pain of Rheumatism are
 advised to keep off the damp ground, keep the feet dry and drink lots of pure water and take a daily dose of this famous Prescription C-2223. It has helped hundreds of cases, especi- ally the old, stubborn kind. Drug gists tells us that this prescription keeps down and expels uric acid from the blood. Those terrible aches
 and pains, swollen muscles, aching
 back and every form of rheumatism can be easily controlled by following the simple directions that go with this famous prescription.-Adv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

George Clemenceau, former premier and for many years leading figure in French public life, born 76 years ago today.
 Kate Douglas Wiggin, author of "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" born in Philadelphia, 58 years ago today.
 Rear Admiral George H. Wadleigh, United States navy, retired, born at Dover, N. H., 75 years ago today.
 Dr. Philander P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education, born in Bedford county, Tenn, 55 years ago today.
 Milton Nobles, veteran actor and playwright, born at Albion, Mich, 70 years ago today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
THE CALL FOR SHIPS AND FOOD.

The need for more ships becomes more insistent weekly. The pressure of supplying our soldiers overseas at present is but drop in the bucket compared to what it will be in the fu- ture.
 But at the present time the entente nations require ships for food at home and at the front; not only ships for food, but for the transportation of mil itary equipment and coal, the latter particularly for the civil population. Lord Rhondda, British food controll- CT, announces that the lack of ships may yet take victory from the allied grasp. The hint is rather broad, and indicates that the only weakness of the allied system is lack of tonnage
 The American government is nov ing swiftly to solve this pressing problem. In six months, ir is said, the government will divert every American ship in coastwisc service. They are to be used overseas in the tremendous task of supplying the American expeditionary forces.
 Herbert Hoover says victory will perch on the side having the best or ganization. That being the case. it is we'll to start organizing our ship ping system along the most efficient basis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

have undertaken to cut down the stalk with axes and save the boy from starvation. It grows so fast that they can't hack twice in the same place. The poor boy is living on nothing but raw corn and has already thrown down four bushels of cObs. Next"
 It isn't only that corn grows rapidly and tall in Arkansas soil, but that the yield is proportionately as great. This has been demonstrated frequently, and is again proved by ears on dis play at the Peoples bank. These were grown by Jesse Core, and show what can be accomplished by mixing brain with braWn and mule power.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
SCOTCH FARMERS CONFERENCE

Irish and scotch farmers who had a series of conferences recently with Lord Rhondda, the food controller, with regard to the new cattle prices, were somewhat surprised to find that the controller is not only a great
 coal baron but also practical farmer
 of large experience. He is not only
 the largest landowner in Monmouth
 shire, but is the most extensive culti-
 vators and stock-breeder in the coun- try.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
FAME OF ARKANSAS SPREADS.

Dan Etter, brother of Robert Etter manager of the savings department oi the Merchants & Planters bank, sends him a clipping from Texas paper reading:
 "The horrible news came from Ark ansas that boy climbed cornstalk to see how the corn was getting along and now the stalk is growing up fast CT than the boy can climb down. The boy is plumb out of sight. Three men
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28
SOLDIERS KILLED BY TRAIN.

Chicago, Sept. lGcnt''icatipl was completed today of the four sol diers of the 45th infani~g stationed |; Fort Sheridan who were instantly killed last night when ,aey were run down by an electric tra'n n at Highland Park. suburb. The dead are:
 Chester Gilbert, 19, Doorway, Ky Addison DeHart. 20, Deydron. Ky; M. French, "A, Richmond. Va, and James Hall. 20, Irwin. Ky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

Massachusetts is having a wheat
 less day week-in theory. We imag-
 inc much of this stuff happens imagin- atively.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

And to think that the price of some worlds series tickets could keep Belgian child for about three months but let's talk about something else. as that's not sport.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

One Hundred Years Ago Today. 1S17-Richard Harrison Bull, famous mathematician, born in New York city. Died there, Feb. 1, 1892.
 Seventy five Years Ago Today. 1842-Captain Enoch Preable, a noted seaman and eminent philan- thropist, died at Portland, Maine.
 Fifty Years Ago Today. 1se7-The British government resort ed to severe measures of retail ation against the Fenians. Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. 1892-The 350th anniversary of the discovery of San Diego bay was celebrated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-28

One of the really remarkable things of the present day is that scores of persons go out automobiling and re- turn safely.