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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-11-16
He Fired Straight at the Blue Light


born in the "Hills" and knowing them
as a wolf-pack knows it's hunting
ground, were awed by the gloom Of
Khyber mouth ahead. Kings voice
was the first to break the silence, and
he did not speak until Courtenay was
out of earshot. Then:
Men of the Hills r" he called.
"Kuch dar nahin hal y
"Nahin hal! Hah!" shouted Ismail.
$50 speaks a mani Hear that, We
mountain follxl He says, There is
no such thing as fear T."
In his place in the lead, King whis-
tied softly to himself; but he drew an
automatic pistol from it's place be-
meath his armpit and transferred it to
reader position.
Fear or no fear, Khyber mouth is
haunted after dark by the men whose
blood feuds are too reeking raw to
let them dare go home and for whom
the British hangman very likely waits
q mile or two farther south. 1t is one
of the few places in the world where
pistol is better than thick stick.
Boulder, crag and loose rock
faded into gloom behind; in front on
both hands ragged hillsides were be-
ginning to close in; and the wind,
whose home is in Allah's refuse heap,
whistled as it searched busily among
the black ravines. Then presently
hn CHI Of hn oY16 If FIJI OH
Khyber walls began to cover them.
After a while Kings cheroot went
out, and he threw it away. A little
later Rewa Gunga threw away his
cigarette. After that, the veriest five
year-old among the Zakka Khels,.
watching sleepless over the rim of
some stone watch tower, could have
taken oath that the Khyber's unbur-
led dead were prowling in search Of
empty graves. Probably their I'M
canny silence was their best protec-
ton; but Rewa Gunga chose to break
it after a time.
"King sahib !" he called softly, re-
peating it louder and more loudly I'M
til King heard him. SLOWLY! Not so
fast! There are men among those
boulders, and to go too fast is to make
them think you are afraid To seem
afraid is to invite attack! Can we
defend ourselves, with three firearms
between us? Look! What is that?"
They were at the point where the
road begins to lead uphill, westward,
leaving the bed of ravine and as
cending to join the highway built by
British engineers. Below, to left and
right, was plymouth gloom, shadows
amid shadows, full of eerie whisper
ings, and King felt the short hair on
his neck begin to rise. He urged his
horse forward. The Hangar followed
him, close up, and both horse and
mare sensed excitement.
Look, sahib ]"
After a second or two he caught
a glimpse of blush fame that flashed
suddenly and died again, somewhere
below to the right Then all at once
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-11-16

~what now7" asked Tsmaii. PICKING
up the leather bag that he regarded
as his own particular charge.
Forward" said King. "Come
along!"
He began to set a fairly fast pace.
Ismail leading the spare horse and
the others towing the mules along.
Except for King. who was modern
and out of the picture, they looked
like Old Testament patriarchs, hur-
rying out of Egypt, as depicted in the
Illustrated Bibles OF generation ago.
all leaning forward-each man carry
ing a staff-and none looking to tho
right or left.
Forward" growled Ismail. "With
this man 1t is ever forwardP In
there neither rest nor fear? Has she
bewitched him? Hail Ye lazy onesl
Ho! Sons of sloth! Urge the mules
faster! Beat the led horsem
So in weird, wan moonlight, King
led them forward, straight up the
narrowing gorge, between cliffs that
seemed to fray the very bosom of the
sky. He smoked a cigar and stared
at the view, as If he were off to the
mountains for months sport with
dependable shikarris whom he knew.
Nobody could have looked at him and
guessed he was not enjoying himself.
"That man." mumbled Ismail be-
hind him, els not as other sahibs I
have known. He is a man, this one
He will do unexpected things!"
"Forwardw King called to theirs
thinking they were grumbling. "For.
ward, men of the 'Hillsr"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-11-16

in Her Room i'm Delhi.
corted, mounted on a mare the very
dead spit of the black one you say
you wanted to buy"
Courtenay whistled.
''rm sorry, King. I'm sorry to say
he lied"
King threw away his less than half
consumed cheroot and they started to
walk together toward Kings camp.
After a few minutes they arrived at a
point from which they could see the
prisoners lined up in a row facing
Rewa Gunga. A less experienced eye
than Kings or Courtenay's could have
recognized their attitude OF reverent
obedience. Within two minutes the
Hangar stood facing them, looking
more at ease than they.
ST was cautioning those savages 7"
he explained. They're an escort. but
they need a reminder of the fact, else
they might jolly well imagine them
selves mountain goats and scatter
among the 'Hillsr"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-11-16

At That Instant the Moon Shone
Through the Mist and the Gold
Bracelet GIjttered In the Moonlight.
eted the bracelet there and then and
have refused to wear it again. But as
he sweated his pride he overheard Is
mail growl:
"Good for theei He had taught thee
obedience in another bat of the eye Il
81 obey hcr!" muttered Darya Khan.
81, too" said Ismail. $50 shall he
before che week dies But now 1t is
good to obey him. He is an ugly man
to disobeyl"
II obey him until she sets me free,
then" grumbled Darya Khan.
Better for theep said Ismail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-11-16

ling meets his brother at Ali
Masjid fort and they hold a me-
morabIe conference. The British
captain disappears In the dark
ness and a strange native medi-
cine man takes his place.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-11-16

(TO an CONTINUEnl
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
3ID. REGIMENT TO FORT MONDAY
viii Be Housed in Barracks Built for
Officers Training Camp.

Little Rock, Aug. 24.-Tne Third
Arkansas Infantry probably will be
concentrated at Fort, Roots Mon
day or Tuesday An order for the as
signment of the companies to quarters
was made yesterday by Col. e. L. Com
pere The troops will occupy the Of
ficers training camp barracks.
The adjutant generals Office re-
ceived orders yesterday for all the
Arkansas Guard units to retain such
horses and mules they now have to
take With them to Alexandria, La.
Maj e. Ross Smixl, Third battalion,
First Regiment, returned yesterday to
Camp Brough from an inspection of
Company M at Fordyce. Company X
at Magnolia, Company First platoon,
at Ashdown and second platoon at
Nashville. and Company l. at Clarks-
VILE First Regiment, Major Smith
says he found the companies in ex-
cellent shape and all the men anxious
for orders to move.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
PROMISES TO BE GOOD
Organizer of Working Class Union
BeeS Reduction OF Bond.

McAl2ter, Okla, Aug. 21-Ciem-
oncy for himself was asked today iii
the government hearings on charges
against residents Of southern Ckia-
homa for conspiring to obstruct the
selcotive draft law by H. C. Spence,
now held under $4,000 bond, ana
confessed organizer OF the Working
Class Union, alleged to be the instiga-
tor OF the anti-draft outbreaks III
this state
Il am through with the orSantza-
ton" Spence said in begging for
reduction of his bond. Il promise
i | ON allowed to go on bond, l will
return to my farm near Tate in
Seminole county and never stir off
the place until my hearing before the
Grand Jury"
W. J. Turnbull, assistant United
States attorney. presenting the cases
for the government, would make no
promises.
Spence, continuing TO testify in his
own tehalf, declared that the union
was never founded for anti-draft agi-
tation or resistance to the govern
ment. He acknowledged that the trou-
BILE in Oklahoma had Just about
broken up the union locally" but
added that It would not be hurt out
side the state.
AS a result of conflicting testimony,
it is probable some witnesses will be
tried on charges of perjury. Officials
hope to conclude the hearings late to-
morrow One hundred and forty-five
alleged rioters had been held for the
Federal Grand Jury up to today. Four
cases remain to be heard.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
CROP C0NDITIONALs FAVORABLE
Department OF Agriculture Says Out
look in .trkansas Unusually Good.

Little Rock, Aug 23.-According to
States Department Of Agriculture, con-
dition5 arc excellent for all crops in
Arkansas excepting that tncre was
too much rain for cotton in a few
places. Cotton is still improving in
the northern half of the state. In the
southern half it is good il most
places but reports from several dis
tricts say that moisture is excessive;
that cotton is shedding. and that the
boil woevil is doing considerable dam
age.
Corn is excellent in north and
northwest portions, and very good
elsewhere. 1t is maturing about the
usual time. and is saSc from frost IN
the South now In 20 days it will be
safe in the central portions, and in
a month it will be safe in northern
portions.
Rice is in excellent condition, eX-
cept in some portions it is late be
cause of late flooding, making it 9
little doubtful whether all of it viii
ripen before frost. Rice harvest is
expected to begin in about 80 days
Meadows, sweet potatoes, truck, mel
ons, peanuts and sorghum are in fine
condition. Late potatoes are coming
up nicely, due to the rains. Peaches
are about, gathered and apples are
fairly good, the latter being inferior
in several localities because of injury
by hail. ~.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
SHIP LOSSES CONTINUE SNAIL
EeW British Merchantmen We're De.
s;fo,ei Barring las: i,eeh.

Londel, Aug. 22-Iha number of
British merchantmen sunk Dy subma-
rines or mines in tie last week was
only slightly larger tRan the previous
week, when a considerable falling Off
was noted. According to the official
statement, Is vessels OF mere than
1900 tons were sunk and three yes
sells OF less than 800 tons, in addi-
ton to two fishing vessels, as com
pared WITH ii large vessels the pre-
vious week, two small vessels and
three fishermen.
The Admiralty statement issued to-
night says:
Arrivals, 2.83S; sailings, 2,764.
British merchantmen sunk ty mines
or submarines over 16GO tons includ-
ing o2e previously, Is; uAlcr 1900
tons, three.
British merchantmen unsucccssful-
ly attacked, including two previously,
II
British fishermen sunk, 2.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
Germany TO Try Again If Not Vietori.
o.!G This Time, He Says.

Amsterdam, Aug, 19y-General Won
Liebert, in speech at Rathenow,
Prussia, is quoted by the Deutche
Tages Zietung, as saying:
I'VE cannot sign peace before
we have the Flanders coast, colonial
empire and maritime bases. Should
We not realize this now we must pre-
pare to work for it after the war in
view of the next war"
General Leibert's speech was loud
ly cheered, but criticised later by the
German press.
VOrwaerts declared:
''This may prolong the war until
Germany has been so beaten that even
our pan-Germans cannot think of a
next time "
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
THE FARMERS
CHAU'IAUQUA
Event at Foreman Had Small Crowd
Friday but large
Crowd Sat
urday.

The farmers picnic and chautau-
qua held at Foreman last Friday and
Saturday was attend q by a very
few on Friday. hut on Saturday the
crowd was very large. A large num-
Der of speakers from the University
conducted the chautauquG, making it
decidedly worth while. On the second
day a barbecued dinner was spread
in connection With basket picnic
The program Friday was IS follows:
Miss Earle Chambers fec score
tary OF Arkansas Public Health As
sociation spoke or tuberculosis.
Dr. Morse on capital and haw and
whore to borrow it.
Miscs Wilson spoke o. homo labor
saving devices, showing practical
models, and explained how to make
thom.
On Saturday about ttroo hundred
people heard the addresses, wh,oh
were DIS IOilONS.
Miss Chambers spoke to the ladies
on flies.
Miss Wilson talked OF home eco
nomics.
Mr.. Kern talked on farm implo-
ments He was an Implement special
ist and made practical demonstrations
with new implements on a nearby
farm.
Prof. Mcleod talked, about dairy
COWS.
Messrs Osborne and Riley spoke to
the men on subjects pertaining to
practical farming.
----O--
TiLKs OF The "NEXT WAR;"
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25

IN the last election out OF the p
districts they voted the school tax as
follows: 13 voted II mills, voted 10
mills, 2 voted 9 mills, voted : mills
and voted ) mills.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
SOCIALIST PA
PERS SCORED
TIE Masses ana thc Jeiieraonian De-
n0unCed by BurieS0n.-PoSt-
master Generals
Letter.

Was hington, Aug 22.-Tho Masses,
a Socialist magazine published in New
York. was denounced by Postmaster
General Burleson in a communication
to the Senate today as a leader in or
ganized propaganda to discourage en-
listments, prevent subscriptions to the
Liberty loan and obstruct the draft
act. He mentioned the Jeflersoni0n,
of which Thomas E. Watson is editor,
as in the sam class. Mr. Burleson
declined to give more specific reasons
for barring, The Masses from the
mails. saying such information is in
compatible with the public interest.
In response 70 the Senates resolu-
ton of inquiry presented by Senator
Hardwicll, the postmaster general
wrote to Chairman Bankhead OF the
,Postoffice Committee, saying:
Postmaster Generals Letter.
From matter received by this de-
partment from various sections OF the
country l find that there is an or
ganized propaganda to discre5it and
handicap in every way the govern
ment in the prosecution OF this war
with the clear and unmistakable pur-
pose OF defeating the objects for
which the government is spending mil
lions of dollars ana probably will be
called upon to sacrifice thousands OF
lives. The publications forming
part of this propaganda in many cases
so guard their uttorances as to keep
the editors out of prison. They are
nevertheless united in publishing the
same class OF matter, whether it be
true or half true, or wholly false, and
are daily accomplishing results clear
ly in violation OF the espionage law.
Common among these publications
stands the Masses and The Jefferson
ian. Their editors are leaders in tho
movement Their Writings and
speeches are quoted with approval by
the press of this character throughout
the country, as we'll as in circular mat
ter emanating from the same source
Publications of this class have
from week to week contended that
the so-called draft act recently passed
by Congress is unconstitutional and
under the pretense of legitimate ar
gument have actually discouraged en-
listments. obstructed the execution of
me draft law and prevented sub
scriptions to the bonds issued to
raise money to carry on the war"
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
BOARD STRIKES
HUSKY BUNCH
out OF G2 Men Examined 0nly 10
Fail--23 Pass and Il Do
Net Claim Ex-
emptions.

The local exemption board found
the Graft OF men examined this week
10 h. a husky bunch OF citizens. They
completed the physical examinations
Thursday, and found out of G2 eX-
amined only 10 were disqualified en-
account Of physical defects. OF the
81 reported physically sound Il
claimed no exemptions while 35 Will
be asked to be exempted. It Will like
ly be next week before the board be-
gins passing on exemption claims
This bunch OF men will more than
complete the eounty's quota Of 81
since 49 were accepted from the first
list Of men called. and cnly 8 men
were required when the BOARD be
gan its work on the men called this
week. The men accepted III excess Of
the required number viii be placed on
the reserve list and go toward making
up the next quota when It is called
The men accepted for service now will
be the ones coming first in the order
OF their calling. Some Of the mea
called were already enlisted ana their
names Go not appear here. Four 9TH
ers failed to report and thus lest all
claims for exemptions and will later
be ciassed as Gesertcrs an reported to
/ =
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs, Grover CotD entertain
ed Tuesday night with a forty-two
party, honoring Mrs. S. c. t2oynoll's
guest. Miss Pearce, of Abilene, Tex.
An ice course was served.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25

The percentage of enrolment in
many schools did not exceed SO Ter
cent Compulsory attendance will be
in effect this year and bring this aver
age up.
Total money received ........$73631.7
Expended for teachers sal
aries Observation-Disclosures. 30613 81
For other purposes ...............- 11611.88
Balance on hand .................. 25405.9G
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25

British fishermen sunk, 2.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25

.~ALKs OF TIE NEXT WARP
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25

w. G. Hunter & Son moved their
undertaking establishment Wednesday
frsm the Wood building to their new
building on West Commerce street.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
LIEUT.. T0LAND
MADE CAPTAIN


First Lieutenant jay Toland re-
ceiyed commission the first of the
week making him captain OF Company
l to succeed Captain G. c. Harris
who resigned some time ago. Captain
Toland has commanded the company
since it was modified early in August
During that time he has won the con-
fidence Of the men under his command,
and his appointment shows that he
sized UP right With the War DEPART
ment officials. No announcement has
been made as to who will succeed as
first lieutenant
The members Of the company were
vaccinated the first Of tie WcaK by an
army surgeon tor both smallpox ana
typhoid. Since then training nas been
light ard the toys have been hlling in
spare moments committing 10 memory
a num2er OF general orders. A mess
kitchen has been established in the
Old Peoples Gaze building, which IS
much more convenient aud satislac-
tory than eating in TIC restaurant. al
though the cooking and serving OF tn
meals is still in charge of the Mer-
chants Cafe.
\ number Of recruits have been a.
, ded to the company this week. Boy.
are dropping in, taking liking TO tic
bunch and joining. F. Jonson, &
Norwegian, was one o. the recruits.
/ The boys generally seem content
which indicates that everything is
! running more smoothly as training
progresses. fThoy OF course expect
and hope to be called to a permanent
camp soon Some OF the eoys have
musical instruments ana daring idle
moments the strains OF a violin is
heard.
Company Notcs
The men of Company | shoWed their
regard for Captain Jay Toland this
week Ghen the news Of his appoint
went was received by taking a col
lection among themselves and pre-
sent.ng to their captain an SIS wrist
watch, such as officers use. It WAS
a splendid testimonial of confidence
9nd respect.
Company l. AS hdoWn platoon, now
has s. men on its muster roils. Among
the new recruits are: Tom McGough.
Arden; viii Melton, Cerro~ ~Gordo; Jno.
Coble, Arden Fridchegoff, Wisconsin
Norwegian; Jas Hemphill, Jesse
Joyner, Richmond; Jno Robinson,
Foreman; VIII Adams, Hope; Dave
Daffarn Cerro Gordo.
Rev. G. S. Wales o. this city made
the company a talk on the drill
grounds Thursday and presented each
man with a book with points on the
Bible.
Geo. and Clyde Briant Thursday
neon presented the boys with wagon
lead Of watermelons, which were ap-
preciated.
Members of the company request
the News to voice their appreciation
to the people of AShGown for their
splendid entertainment throughout
their stay here, which has been made
for both their comfort ana eajoymont.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
EzXS / ". y nlt'.i REPORT
Shows Interesting Statistics Kegara.ng
Cur County Schools.

County Examiner d. P Iiolmes has
completed and filed his annual report
The report shows the following inter
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-25
Tuesday, August :. q.
Reie cted.

Rejected.
900 Charley jordan, Millwqod.
Il William Hamilton Alexander, Ash
Claimed No Exemptions.
1867 Lee Morris. Arden.
341 Roy Henry Hopson, Corro Gocdo.
81 William Charles Roller, Wilton.
SO Columbus HI, Ashlown.
Accepted CLAIM ENc1I, ii0ns.
433 Procte- Perter Overs, Alene.
923 Independent Gaines, Ogden.
1907 Horace Johnson, Foreman.
391 William B. Leathorwood. Ogden.
637 Oso Stanley, Arkinda
l2l7 y. e. Wise, Richmond.
ass Ernest Walter Norwood. Alleaa.
IL Author Bennett Bed B uff.
1856 Pat Jennings, Foreman.
12S Robert Cobb, Foreman.
679 Arthur Williams, Winthrop.
sos James Galloway, Richmond.
dawn.
SEQ Dix French, Foreman.
563 Joe Rufus Jester. Arden.
% John d. Brazil, Cerro Gordo.
llo2 Caleb Portilja, Foreman.
Wednesday, August 50.
Rejected.
Walter Wi liam Arnold. Wilton.
951 N. l.. Haywood. Richmond
80 James Robert Barnett, Foreman
Claimed NO Exemptions.
4O6 LaGrone. Neely Hopson, Fore
1867 Burl Moon, Wilton.
1921 Ware, Sam. Richmond.
1142 David Robertson. Ogden.
1112 Bennie Pearson, Ogden.
accepted, Claim Excmrtions.
a27 Robert Emmett Hayden, Fore
man.
G64 Lee Jefferson Willsie, Winthrop
154 Lee Sahean Curry. Arkinda.
III Otto Wood, Allene.
1913 Calvin McClain Ogden.
1879 Harrison Emericus Duke. Fore,
man.
3S8 James Chester A. Lcvewell, Will
ton.
113 Jim Brown, Foreman.
576 William Fletcher Rogers, Arkin-
Ga.
Thursday, August %.
Rejected.
% Ed Harrison Boland, Arkinda.
122 TRULY Vodrey Caples. Ashdown.
906 Green, Charlie Foreman.
GAP Turrentinc, Fred, Winthrop.
$40 Ivy Leslie Phillips. Ashdown. =
Claimed No Exemptions.
1921 Joe King, col, Ogden.
9S3 Beverly Holt, col, Ashdown.
1166 Roger Smith, Ogden
7o5 Paul Wade. Foreman.
1895 Taylor, Oscar, Richmond.
1850 Rickss George, Richmond.
Accepted, Claim Exemptions.
757 Chas Britt, col, Richmond.
$40 Anderson Carter, col, Ogden.
1045 Oscar Lacefeld, col, Red Bluff
$50 Charles DuLaney. Ogden.
SS9 Albert Fowler, Richmond.
383 Joe Clarence Leird, Winthrop.
700 Walton, Charlie W.. Foreman.
5SS Robert j. Stanley. Arkinda.
22e Walker Fitzgibbon, Red Bluff.
297 Hinton, John Erwin, Foreman.
939 Bud Henderson. Foreman.
800 Hugh L. Roberts, Ashdown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
|FREBERG AND LEWIS
 MAY BATTLE AGAIN
Two Grapplers May Be Matched With Headlock
 Barred

A return match between Ed (Strang1er) able yet, and Promoter Brown Parks is waiting for an answer from Lewis. Local wrestling fans urged MT. Parks to secure a return match between the two men who offered such great ex- hibition at the Jefferson theatre on Mon day night with the deadly headlock barred.
 Freberg is anxious to meet Lewis again, provided the headlock is barred. The Swede asserted after the match last Monday that he would meet Lewis again with the terrible hold barred and the winner to take all of the proceeds l Lewis, when told of Freberg's offer, smiled and stated that he would have to talk it over with his manager, Billy Sandow. Lewis, it is thought, will ac- cept Promoter Parks offer to put the match on with the winner taking all.
 The famous Kentuckian is willing to stage the match only under the agree ment that it is not a championship bout but only an exhibition. Should 1 wres- tie Freberg with the headlock barred and be defeated,' said Lewis, before he left Birmingham, ''he might claim the championship and I would have hard time explaining to the public elsewhere that it was not legitimate championship match.
 "Freberg is a mighty good wrestler, and I will admit that he gave me an awful battle in the mater, Monday" the champion continued T may accept the proposition, however. I will liet MT. Parks know within the next few days.''
 Meanwhile, the local colony is hoping Lewis will take Freberg on again. The match would undoubtedly be a sensation. Lewis is d great favorite here as is Ere berl1 and capacity Eouse would likely witness the exhibition.