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The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06

The Prescott Volunteer Fire De- partment will meet tomorrow night at 2 o'clock. The boys are rather whooped up over the brihgt prospects for securing a fire truck for the city The matter was discussed last night at the meeting of the city council and a committee was appointed to secure data and get prices on trucks and re- port to the council as soon as possible We are truly glad to see the interest that is being manifested in this splen- did move and we feel sure that the matter will not be dropped until Pres colt has efficient means of fighting fire.
 Mrs. Grace Conklin, who has a posi- tion as secretary to one of the Senate committees, returned to Little Rock yesterday afternoon after a short visit in the city with relatives.
 l pay the highest market price for all stock peas. J. K Hamilton. Phone 59. 26d5w
 The News would appreciate that order of printing. Printing; real printing is our especial line of busi- ness. We do not do lithographing.
 The News has a scholarship in Tyler Business College for sale. This is the largest school of its kind in the world and if you want to send one of your children to a good business school, see us.
 Read this weeks Saturday Evening Post.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06
Telephone 294.
TWO BILLS FOR COLLECTING
 INHERITANCE TAX PASSED

Little Rock, Feb. 6.-The House passed two bills Monday providing for the collection of inheritance taxes, both of which will take it out of the hnads of the special attorneys who are now apointed by the attorney general and paid 20 per cent of all amounts collected. One is S. B. No. 39 (Utley & Adamson), providing for the appointment by the governor of an inheritance tax collector for a term of two years. at salary of 5000 year. This bill was recommended by Gov. Brough in a special message, in. sisting that it is measure of econ unjust to public interest to allow spe- cial attorneys to reap rich rewards from this source. The other bill is by Mir. Waggoner of Lonoke, provid- ing that the collections shaii be made by county judges without extra com pensation. If the Waggoner bill passes, both bills will be put up to the governor that he may pass upon the merits of both.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06

Typewriter Ribbons, all makes, at Hesterly Drug Store.
 R. E. Wood, owner of the Blevins News, spent yesterday evening and | this morning in the city attending to | business matters.
 For fire, lightning, tornado and automobile insurance see F. E. Mur- rah, at the Bank of Prescott. d-wtf
 Notice-There will be public working on Moscow cemetery Thurs day, February 15. All interested will come and help. There will be dinner on the ground-Commttee.
 Call PAP or PA and get the Ladies Home Journal for January. Claude Steed of Morris, who suf- fered fracture of the skull Saturday when a limb struck him on the head, was brought here last evening and placed in the Greeson Sanitarium. Among the new firms just opened is George (Monk) Christopher, who has large stock of feed and will put in a nice line of groceries. He is To- cated on West Main street, across from the Farmers Supply Go.
 LOST-Two $1O.00 bills Saturday night on the streets of Prescott be- tween my office and residence. Find CT will return to me and receive re- ward. w. F. Dcnman. d2
 Fig Cascaros, sure relief for con- |stipation, the prime cause of most disorders, 10 and 25c, at Hesterly Drug Store.
 "The Fear of Poverty" which will be shown at the Gem tonight, is one of the most absorbing pictures on the screen and you are urged to attend and you will not only see something different, but you will help the School Improvement Association to raise little necessary money.
 At the Park Hotel: J. B. Stone, Geo. Brannon, w. F. Boyle, Walter Casey, Hope; Mrs. NJ. C. Miles, Prairie Grove, Ark; L. r. Cappleman, W. R. Crow, P. K. Dickinson, E. M. Dinnon, Little Rock; Miss Stella Martin, M. c. Johnson, W. H. Hilkeane, J. M Kin ney, Geo. F. Browser, St. Louis; J. A. Gannaway, Memphis; Miss Porter, Malvern; R. c. Taylor, R. E. Wood. Blevins; F. c. Hollon, Philadelphia: W. L. Dowdar, Gurdon.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
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Call PAP and give us the name of your guest.
 Bud and Oscar Wilson of route 8, are trading here today.
 Flash Light Globes and Batteries at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Mrs. T. H. Morris of Prescott route 5, is reported seriously i'll.
 Newt Daniell of Laneburg, was in the city today on business.
 John Mutt of Hope, was here today looking after business matters.
 FOR RENT-A five room cottage in High School addition. F. E. Murrah.
 R. c. Taylor, prominent citizen of Blevins, was here this morning on business.
 Mrs. M. E. Miles of Prairie Grove, Ark, spent a few hours in the city yesterday.
 FOR SALE-One set seven vol umns Public School Methods. H. B. Mckenzie. If
 The 1916 Club will meet with Miss Ethel Bailey Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Glen Henderson and wife of Gale, were shopping in the city yesterday afternoon.
 Rubber goods, toilet goods, station cry, jewelry, etc. Everything com plete at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Joe Boswell made a business trip to Hope today looking after his inter- ests there.
 D. E. Evans, Emmet route number three, was attending to business mat ters here this afternoon.
 Mrs. A. c. Phillips of Hope, came in yesterday for a brief visit as the guest of Mrs. w. w. Teal.
 FOR SALE-Two-horse power gas oline engine-will sell at bargain right now. Daniel & Son.
 John Collie and Monroe Graham of Prescott, rout 6, are here today at tending to business.
 R. Gabit of Henrietta, Okla, wha has been visiting here for some time. returned home today.
 Wine of Cod Liver Oil with Iron. You need it for that Jagged out feel ing" Hesterly Drug Store.
 The Prescott Hardware put into ser vice today their new Ford delivery truck which they will use in the city.
 Mrs. Will Bemis arrived in the city this morning and will be the guest for a few days at the home of L. P. Bei- dleman.
 Sir Knights-Attentio are hereby requested to appear at the Asylum tonight for rehearsal By order of E. c.
 The Westminster Junior Missionary League says: Polly put the kettle on. let's all drink tea, at Mrs. B. H. Lo- gan's, Tuesday next at 8.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-You are next. Cragan & Cummins.-Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06

A benefit show for the School Im- provement Association at the Gem next Tuesday, matinee and evening.
 Attorney W. V. Tompkins and wife left this morning for Little Rock, where they will attend the Arkansas Live Stock convention, which is in session there this week.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06

The two trains carrying the First Regiment Arkansas National Guard, passed through Prescott about mid night last night, one train passing through about 10:30 without stopping, which was a great disappointment to the large crowd which was at the sta- tion to meet them, and the other passed through about an hour later, and spent about Is minutes in the city. Quite few people were there to welcome them. Aubrey White, son of Mir. and Mrs. M. J. White, of this city, happened not to be on hand when the train pulled out and was left be- hind, but went to Little Rock this morning on number 4.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06

J. D. Cornish, manager of the un- dertaking department of the Prescott Hardware Co.,, is on business trip to Texarkana today.
 JUST RECEIVED, car load of Pu- laski, the best COW and horse feed on the market. See me before you buy and 1 will save you money on your feed bill. J. M. Haltom, at Farmers Union Warehouse.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06
LEAGUE PROGRAM

Subject, Confession (Consecration Meeting.)
 Leader, Mrs. Gresham. Opening song.
 Prayer.
 Scripture lesson, teachercmfw. ,KBC Scripture lesson, leader. Song.
 Sentence prayer.
 What is Genuine Confession Mrs. Green.
 Confession Necessary oSalvation. Malcolm Brooks.
 The Great Confession, Estalene Johnson.
 Roll call, response by testimony or Bible verse.
 Closing song.
 League Benediction.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06
Dr. ]. A. Bias
 VETERINARIAN

Have your stocks teeth looked at; it will save you horse and feed bill. l treat all diseases pertaining to do- mestic animals.
 Office phone 194; residence phone 296. Calls answered day or night.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06

Buy your bulk garden seed from us Just received new shipment. J. K Hamilton. Phone 59. 26d5w
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06

Attend the School Improvement As sociation benefit at the Gem next Tuesday, matinee and night.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-06
THE WEATHER

Tuesday fair; Wednesday fair, cold CT in northwest portion.
 Maximum ...............46
 Minimum .21
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
STREET WORK
PUSHED
Road To Bay View Is Being
Developed-Side Drive
Planned

Extensive street improvement is
being planned by Commissioner John
sons department, and he is receiving
the hearty cooperation of the mayor
and police commissioner.
Eighth avenue, from Gadsden
street northward to Strong street, is
being re-surfaced and the surface
being hardened with cinders.
Blount street, leading to Bayview
park, is the next, street to be i'm
proved. Work will be started at once
at Twelfth avenue and Blount street
will be re-surfaced on to Bayview
park, distance of eight long blocks.
This is to enable autos and other We
hicles to reach Bayview park without
trouble, as far as street conditions
are concerned. Much of this is be-
ing done by prisoners who are being
used out there to good effect.
Another project which will be
worked out as soon as possible, is
the improvement of Nineteenth ave-
nue.. from DeSoto street to Bayview,
thus giving a water side drive on
the bayou. This is scheme which
has been planned for many months,
but has not been started from the
fact that funds have been uravaT-
able
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
BEAT.
BACK TEUTONs
CAPTURE 1900
Terrific Attack Continuing
Along A Front Of
Many Miles
STRONG POSITIONS
STORMED AND TAKEN
French Now Report Cap
turing Over 1000 Ger
mans Since Monday
BY AssocJATED PRESS.

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Continuing the terrific attack
against Germans between scissors
and Rheims, the French today car
Fied Tire fist line positieas over many
miles, captured powerfully organized
heights, and took the village of Au-
Derive, and on this front, two miles
in extent, took more than $500 pris-
oners and repulsing all German coun-
ter attacks, according to the French
official statement, and the French
now report having taken 1900 pris-
oners Monday.
The official statement from Berlin
says French failed to break through
the German lines alone the Aisne
and, after suffering heavy casualties,
did not attempt to renew the attack.
West and northwest of Lens, Brit
ish are still pressing Germans hard,
and holding back their attempts to
drive in the advance guard. British
also report further progress in the
region of Havrincort wood.
In Mesopotamia British are keep
ing up the drive against the Turks,
who are falling back without offering
much resistance. British are now
within ten miles of Samara, on the
Bagdad and Samara railway.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
RIVERS AND
HARBORS BILL
Be TAKEN Up
Administration Behind A
Movement To Pass It At
Present Session
PENSACOLA ITEM
FEATURES MEASURE
Provides Fund For Con-
| struction of Pensacola
Mobile 7-Foot Waterway
Washington Bureau,
The Pensacola journal.

Washington, April 17.-New life
was injected into the rivers and har-
bors appropriation bill today, and the
measure, which failed of passage in
the. last session, will in all likelihood
be enacted into law at the extra
ordinary session Of congress, now in
session.
It's passage was approved today
by President Wilson, who now, more
than at any previous time, is shaping
the legislative program, and by Sec
rotary of War Baker, under whose
direction the water way improve
ments are carried out.
Realizing the damage that would
result if no provision was made for
maintaining or continuing waterway
improvements during the next fiscal
year, Senator Fletcher, of Florida,
chairman of the commerce commit
tee, and Congressman Small, the new
chairman of the rivers and harbors
committee, have had several informal
conferences over the bill. Yesterday
they discussed it with Secretary
Baker and gained his approval.
Today with Secretary Baker they
called on President Wilson and, after
the matter was laid before him and
explained fully, he, too, gave his
approval to the passage of the bill.
The plan now is for Chairman
Small to report the bill from his COM
mittee to the house in the same form
in which it was passed by the house
last session. 1t will then go to the
senate committee on commerce,
where the same amendments will be
made that were added to it before.
Owing to the rush of business, it
was not considered by the senate at
all last session. 1t will be taken up
in the senate this morning, However,
and a strong effort, backed by the
administration, made to have it
| passed.
The bill carries 100000 for COM
plotting improvements of Miami har-
Dor; $4,000 for commencing con-
struction of the waterway from Pen
sacola Bay to Mobile Bay, so as to
provide a channel seven feet deep
and rs feet wide; $4,000 for COM
! pleting improvements of Sarasota
Bay; $360,000 for improving Tampa
| harbor and channels; $180,000 for i'm
provements of Oklawaha river; $780,
600 for improving Kissimee river and
numerous other smaller appropria-
/ tons for Florida waterways.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
COMPANY B. HOME
GUARD STARTS WORK

COMPANY 'B" of the home guards,
met at the arn1ory hall last night and
went through its first drill: This
military business is no new thing to
most of those 'Fboys" in the home
guard, many of whom are grey
headed. Some learned it in '98 and
others in the Sixties.
Attention" shouted Captain H H
Thornton and with heads up, Shout
ders erect, eyes to the front, feet
at an anglo Of As degrees, hands to
sides with thumbs touching the
seams of trousers, seventy-nve men,
patriotic men, men who place their
country before themselves, in line
as straight as any ever made, STOOD
erect and as still as statues. Right
face" "About face" Fright hand sa-
lute' and other orders we're given
and executed promptly and correctly.
CAPTAIN Thornton and Lleutenants
Massey and Price had their little IN
struction book along and referred 70
it occasionally, things have changed
since they were in the ranks ano
some of the movements have 20 DC
learned over again.
Conpanv "B' meets again nex'
Tuesday night and every other Tues
dav night, the drills are to be
weekly affair. Company "A, the
other company in the home guard
battalion will drill for the first time
Friday night and will have its weekly
meetings on Friday nights.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
PRESIDENT TO URGE
PASSAGE ARMY BILL
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, April 17.-President
Wilson and Secretary of War Baker
today began determined efforts to
hasten progress on the army war
bill with the selective draft feature,
and the full influence of the admin
istration will be exerted on passage
of the measure through the house.
Secretary Baker appeared twice to-
day before the house committee on
military affairs. President Wilson is
taking the position that further de-
lay is endangering war plans against
Germany, and is said to be resolved
to force opponents of the draft plan
into the open, so the country can
judge whether they are right or
wrong.
Opportunity may be given advo-
Gates of the volunteer system to vote
on it in committee tomorrow on an
amendment authorizing the president
to call for half a million volunteers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
UNCLE SAM READY AID
DEMOCRATIC RUSSIA

Washington, April 17.-United
States is only awaiting definite word
from Russia as to the needs of that
nation before taking active steps to
assist in strengthening the new gov
eminent, and make more effective lis
resistance to Germany. Now that
the seven billion dollar war fund bin
is passed, it is assumed the United
States will make loan to Russia if
needed. Officials believe America
should go almost to any extreme to
assist the new democratic regime
there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
FUDGE FACES
JURY TODAY
Presley Will Be Tried For
Murder On Monday,
April %

Seventy-fve special veniremen,
summoned from the body of the
county, are under subpoena to ap-
pear at 10 o'clock this morning to
hold themselves in readiness for jury
duty. A dozen will be chosen from
this number, and they will decide the
fate of E. John Fudge, who today
faces for the second time trial for his
life. He answers the charge of be-
ing responsible for the deaths of his
two little daughters, who were found
dead some months ago, in the little
suburban home they occupied.
Fudge has three attorneys who
will look after his interests, and will
seek to try to clear him of the charge
which, if substantiated, will likely
place his life in jeopardy.
Indicted Negro, Presley.
The grand jury yesterday after
noon, returning a true bill against
Erman Presley, the negro held for
killing Deputy Pickering, compli-
mented the court for taking such
quick action against law-breakers.
The indictment having been read in
court, PRESLEY was arraigl-ed and his
case set for next Monday. At that
time he will go on trial for his life.
The investigation of the Pickering
murder was the only matter referred
to the present grand jury body, and
adjournment was taken in the late
afternoon. The presentment, which
cast bouquet at the court, was as
follows:
Grand Jury Presentment.
To the Honorable A. G. Campbell
Judge of the Circuit Court Of the
First Judicial District of Florida,
in and for Escambia county:
We, the grand jurors of the state
of Florida. lawfully selected, empan,
eled and sworn, inquiring in and fol
| the body of the county of Escambia
| at the special April term, A. D. 1917
having completed our labor, beE
leave of court to present this oul
final report and ask to he discharged
We have carefully investigated al
matters of criminal nature tha'
have come to our attention, and II
ali cases where the evidence wa!
found sufficient, we have returned
true bills, and in all other cases WI
| have returned no true bills.
We wish to comrlend the court 70,
the prompt and efficient manner il
which it has gone about the prosecu
ton of capital crime. When it i
! found that courts are on the aler
and justice is speedily administered
we believe that Wholesome effec
will result for law and order.
We wish to thank the judge an
other officials for courtesies shown u
during our deliberations.
We ask to be discharged.
Respectfully submitted.
w. R. BENNETT,
Foreman.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
GENERAL WOOD ON
ARMY ENLISTMENTS
by ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Boston, April 17-Major General
Wood, in an address here, declared
that America never will fulfill its
duty until the American flag and
soldiers are at the war front, and
said the volunteer plan of raising an
army is delightful in theory but
ridiculous in practice, and he strong
ly urged the support by citizens of
universal military service.
He said it would be a noble thing
If every man rushed to the colors,
but every man does not. He said
only 5000 had enlisted in two weeks
and at that rate how long will it take
to get an army Of a million men.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18

A mass meeting of women has
been called for eight o'clock this eve
ming at the armory hall, by the PEN
sacola Equal Suffrage League, the
committee issuing the call compris-
ing Mrs. w. G. Barrow, Miss Mar
guerite Ingraham and Miss Gertrude
Friedman.
Miss Minnie Kehoe, president OF
the Pensacola Equal Suffrage Lea
que, will make an address, Mrs. S. A.
Moreno will speak for the Ladies
Confederate Association, Miss Mar
garita Moreno for the u. D. c., and
many other organizations of women
will have representatives who will
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
Women Will Devote Selves
to Conservation of Resources

make short talks.
This meeting is called not only in
order to interest the women who
wish to join the Women's Defense
Corps, but for all who wish to help
the nation in any way.
A National Council has just been
formed, in which the various women's
organizations of the country have
joined, the purpose of which is to
aid the country in every possible way,
not only in giving aid in defense
of the home, but in peaceful pursuits
as well, such as the prevention OF
waste, and the conservation of the
resources of the nation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
PAUL REVERE RIDE AT MIDNIGHT
USHERS IN WAkE-UP-AMERICA DAY
GREAT CELEBRATION Is PLANNED
Red Cross Edition TOMORROW
Contains Ma71v Features

Tomorrow The Journal present Red Cross edition pub
shed the
Red
In preparing this the effort has been made to
of of
Red Cross workers those about
lhrough The Journals of
ae articles have been secured the activities
allies the central
work in nearby cities. as well local matter.
This comprehensive edition wills to
Of The Journal Those who wish order extra copies
requested their
ment of The Journal oday the price, mailing
Copies OF the edition will also be sale al
Cross will
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
ELECTION IN ENGLAND
POSTPONED TO FALL

London, April 17.-England win
not be disturbed at this time by
general election. The House of Com
mons tonight, by vote of 286 to
50 passed a bill deferring the cleo
ton until next November. The post
ponement wah opposed by. National
lists, led by John Dillon, claiming the
government has not made adequate
provision for home rule for Ireland.
The present parliament win continue
until election.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
REGIMENT A DAY
BEING RECRUITED
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, April 17.-Recruiting
for the regular army is yielding more
than enough men to form a regiment
every day. The daily average is one
thousand, four hundred and thirty
four, while only twelve hundred are
required for regiment. Enlistments
in the navy up to Monday night bring
the active force to 1886. Author
ization is only $1,000, but officials
expect congress to authorize $50, 900.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
MEXICAN AMBASSADOR
TO U. S. RECEIVED
~ AssoCIATEn pGEss.

Washington, April 17.-Ignacio
Bonillas, the first Mexican amLasha-
dor, received by United States since
the overthrow of Madero, was re-
ceived at the white house, and for
mally accepted by President Wilson
today. He brought autographed let
tiers from General Carranza.
Bonillas said that constitutional
order will be restored in Mexico by
May l. He expressed the hope that
cordial relations will continue be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
President Wilson replied similarly.
War between the United States
and Germany was not discussed, and
not referred to during conference.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-04-18
RUSSIANS SEE REVOLUTION
BREWING IN GERMANY

Copenhagen, April 17.-Russians
here are deeply impressed by strike
in Berlin, declaring it the fore-run-
ner of revolution in Germany for
overthrow of the Hohenzollern dy-
nasty, and the restoration of peace.
All reports from Berlin are highly
censored, but accounts getting
through indicate it is necessary to
police to prevent huge crowds of pa
raiders massing before xO palace
gates.