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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Deplores Present Conditions.

Albert r Bunker. president OF the
National Associated University of
Pennsylvania Clubs, deplored the pres
ent unprepared state of this country
from the military point Of view. Speak
ing OF the agitation against adequate
military preparedness he said: 1T I'M
fortunately happens that the only peo-
pie who were in q position intelligently
TO discuss the matter of preparedness
were placed under cloud OF suspicion,
by the American public at large. of
having selfish motives in everything
they did or said. l have known these
men personally for many years and
want to say TO you and it is my firm
conviction that now the crisis is upon
us and we must look TO these men for
the real solution of the great prob
lens facing us, we will find. when the
acid test is applied, a degree of pure
patriotism and love of country and will
ingness. above everything else, TO sac
rifice selfish interests for the good OF
the country, and. on the other hand
when the same test is applied to the
critics, their performance along lines
of patriotism and love of country will
be in startling contrast to that of the
men they have been criticiSing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
KAISER AT SCENE OF DISASTER
More Than 1000 Persons Killed at
Dresden, According to Report.

LONDON, February 23-The explosion
in ammunition factories in Dresden dur
ing the Christmas holidays was the
greatest disaster of the kind which has
occurred anywhere since the war began.
according to a Central News dispatch
from Christiania quoting Dresden dis
patch to the Aftenposten. More than
1000 persons were killed ont of 10000
employed in the wrecked factories. En-
peror William visited the scene on the
following day.
A Paris dispatch. dated January 90
said that according to a letter taken
from German soldier and written from
Dresden the Dresden arsenal had been
blown up and 1000 women and young
girls killed. The letter was dated De-
cember 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Situation Is Serious.

The situation is serious" said Repre-
sentative Esch. There have been bad
weather conditions in. the west; the
U-boat campaign has stopped the ex-
porting OF certain kinds of freight and.
as a result, the movement of food and
fuel has been sluggish. Then. too. there
are thousands of freight ears standing
empty in yards along the Atlantic sea-
board. 1t ltakes a lot of work to get
these cars shunted out and on to the
lines running west.
Il understand the railroads are about
to put extra efforts to the solution of
this problem, and intend to run whole
strings of empties back to the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

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weight Merino Under
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Mems S1.50 Pajan1as,
OF white madras and fast
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trimmed with silk loops
perfect quality. Special
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Mems Sl.50 Medium
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
PREPAREDNESSUR URGED
BY BANQUET SPEAKERS
Patriotism Theme at Gathering Of
University Of Pennsylvania
Cluhmen, This City.

Need for adequate military prepared
ness was voiced by speakers at the an
nual banquet given by tho Washington
Club OF the University of Pennsylvania.
Songs also were features of the pro-
gram, which was given at the Univer-
sity Club.
Declaring that this country should as
sumo its proper responsibilities as a
leading neutral nation, DR.. William Ne
Clellan, dean of the Wharton School OF
Finance and Commerce of the Univer-
sity OF Pennsylvania, said. in part:
1T is because Of the position of lead
ership which we must maintain at all
hazards that believe in real prepared
ness, which includes:
Most carefully regulated department
in time of peace SO that all of our world
neighbors will have full confidence that
We mean to be really friendly have no
fort to impede advancement by others.
but are preparing ourselves solely for
the purpose of aiding in the establish
nent of justice throughout the world
Absolute Universal Service.
Absolutely universal service built up
by sane and efficient methods.
"A registry of every citizen, based on
his trade or profession, so that when
the call comes he can be put or kept
where his efforts will count for most.
"A material organization of the in
dustrial, mineral and agricultural re-
sources of the country, SO that they
could be modified effectively on short
notice.
"A clear understanding of world prob
lens and relationships, together with
published treaties or agreements with
France and England, and later with
others who have aims in common with
US. for the advancement of prosperity
and civilization based on democracy.
"A navy sufficient in power and types
to give adequate influence in the
councils of the world
"A coast defense of forts. airships and
aeroplanes. always of the most modern
type. adequate in number and properly
manned: and. finally.
"A close working arrangement be-
tween government departments and all
scientific men of the country. so that
We may be fully abreast of the times
in the development of our arts and re-
sources
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Preference to Munitions.

There is also a suspicion that rail-
roads have been running cars loaded
with war munitions to the detriment of
the fuel traffic. Railroads get less
money for hauling coal than for almost
anything else. and yet coal takes up
just as much room. and requires max
imum of traction power. 1t is natural
to believe railroads find it more profit
able to freight shells and other NUM-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Atwood Poplin and Cab
ardine, in flare, pleated and
tailored effects; plain and
novelty silk Innings. All
sizes and colors.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01


Jim Lee gives the housekeepers
list of early spring vegetables
which Is quite tempting.
The White Star Market, under
its new management, Is catering to
the pubIic-read the adv.
The Nickelo Is advertising Its
program of pictures for March.
In addition to these display adj
vertisements, will be found new
local advertisements of Mrs. Thos.
Turner. G. E. Morris. Louis Abra-
ham & Son and TAYLOR & Bunting.
Among the special announce
ments of last week are the spring
opening of the Valley Dry Goods
Co.'S. brarch for tomorrow and
Saturday, Wells fertilizer adver-
they say fertilizer
If getting scarce. GlIston's gin
purchase, and Marx & Morehead's
mules.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
To Contest Will.

Mr.. c. B. Coca, one of the sons
of the late c. c. Coca, filed a suit
70 contest the will of his father,
alleging that when his father visit
ed his sister, Mrs. Matte Keys, OF
Mineral Wells, Texas, that she
caused her father TO make will
practically disinheriiing the com
plainant Mr.. { b. Coca, in his
bill before the chancery court, al
leges that his sister, Mrs. Keys,
wrote out the will and afterward
had her father to copy same, max
ing it appear that it was the entire
work of her father. The bill also
cites that Mr.. c. c. Coca was
mentally incapacitated due to his
illness aud that be was at the time
of drawing said will wholly unable
to understand what he was doing
The complainant in this cause
further AYERS that Mrs. Matte Keys
by insidious ways and means and
by undue influence while she had
bis father there away from all the
other children caused him to des
troy the will he bad made before
be was taken i'll. 10 the first will
it is alleged, be had divided all bis
property equally, making a fair
division, but that in the writing of
the last will and testament of the
late c. c. Coca, Mrs. Keys took
the greater portion of the property
for herself to the great injury to
the ecomplainant.-Vicksburg Post.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
COLONY.

Our birthday party was sue
cess both socially and financially.
We have, as a result, So. so to our
credit at the bank. This money is
to be used for new desks. We
wish to thank all our kind friends
who came and helped so freely in
making the games and contests
successes and contributed their
pennies to our "desk fund"
Mr.. Johnnie SIayton of Port
Gibson spent Sunday In the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs R. c.
ESIayton.
Mr. and Mrs Sims -Pahnke Of
Wes,side were guests of Mrs.
Pahnke's aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wiley Wroten, Sunday.
Mrs R. c. SIayton and son, Mr.,
IL. c. Slayton, spent Thursday Ii
VIcksburg.
Everyone is gardening out this
way and planning for plenty o
vegetables in the near future.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01

The practice of piling this stuff
In the streets is all wrong. IT..
we'll enough to put it out In the
streets, but 1t should be burned
just as soon as it Is possible to dc
so, aud 1 would say Immediately
If the wind Is not blowing toe
strong.
The city carts are unable to take
care of this rubbish, and just Sc
sure as we continue this practice,
why our streets are going to ruin
much more so than they are at
this time.
If the labor and carts are en-
ployed In keeping the bitches and
culverts open, In other words pro-
vide proper drainage for the streets,
they will have little time left to
handle garbage and rubbish.
To Pile leaves In the streets Is a
practice that should not be per
mitted-walk down Church or
College streets and the reason will
be apparent. The leaves wash
into the bitches and clog the cul
verts, which stops drainage, and
the result Is that the water does
not drain from the streets and mud
holes are the final analysis.
Let's stop this-don'l abuse the
privilege of free service If we
want a clean looking town, then
every fellow must take care of his
own leaves. rubbish and back yard
cleanings. We did this at one
time-whY not now?
II we were getting results, I'd
say stick to the present manner of
handling this rubbish, but four
carts and men could not take care
of the amount of leaves. limbs,
trees and other trash that is now
being put into the streets.
We want a nice, clean looking
town, so I would say that it is
ime to call a halt.
TAXPAYER.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
SENSATIONAL
CHARGES.
President Said to be in Possession
of Very Startling German
Secrets.

The Associated Press dispatches
of today contain the startling In
formation that President Wilson
has In his possession instructions
to Ambassador Bernstoff, issued
by his government In January, In
which he Is told TO confer
with the president of Mexico and
plan for a Mexican German coali-
tion against the United States In
case 1t did not remain neutral as
regard to the European struggle.
The instructions are also said to
contain the statement that 1t was
hoped that Japan could be won
over from the allies to oppose the
United States.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
CLEAN TOWN.
"Taxpayer" Wants Carts Used to
Keep Streets in Order.

What was the object in putting
the wire baskets on the streets
Why, to serve as receptacles for
waste paper and other trash, and
thereby make the streets present a
clean and neat appearance.
Why did we GO and blow our
selves for sidewalks down town
and now about to do the same
thing up town? Why for same
purpose-to make things look
spruced up for the visitors eye as
well as the comfort of walking
down in the city without wading
shoe top deep in mud.
Now then: The writer has re
Gently been observing the manner
In which the city carts and labor
have been employed, and 1t is no
exaggeration to assert that fully
one half of their time and expense
Is devoted to hauling trash and
other debris FROM the streets and
apparently without results. for the
streets are never free from this
Objectionable and unsightly rub
Fish
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
Among Our Advertisers.

There are several new adver-
tisements in to days Reveille
David Books Department Store
announces the arrival of a lot OF
spring goods, and calls special at
tention to its large lot of Ed. v.
Price's samples of clothing.
Miss MENDOZA tells the public
she has moved into the Jordan
building, opposite the postof6ce.
]. L Brown advertises the fact
that he has bought the Houston
garage, and hereafter will be d. Ing
business In the Titche building.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
FARM LOAN
ASSOCIATION
Organized and VIII Apply fol-
Loans Amounting to About
$4,000.

In response to the call of c. A.
French for a meeting of those In
terested In the organization OF a
National Farm Loan Association,
number of enthusiastic farmers
were present at the court house
last Saturday, an organization was
perfected and the following officers
elected /:
Board of Directors-H. w. M.
Drake. President; E. w. Whit
field, B. F. Shannon. B. w.
Vaughn and H. H. Hartley.
Loan Commlttee-H. w. M.
Drake, President; E. w. Whit
field and H. H. Hartley.
Secretary and Treasurer-C. A.
French.
The name of the organization is
the Claiborne County Farm Loan
Association.
At the proper time the members
of the Association will apply for
loans to the amount of about
$40, 900.
This Is an absolutely new de-
parture in the way of securing
loans on farm lands, and the re
suits will be watched with much
Interest.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
HERMAN0nLE.
Two Boys Join Navy. Six Cars
of Hogs Shipped.

Two DoYS JOIN navy DIX NdIS
of Hogs Shipped.
Mr.. A. w. Button shipped car
load of hay to the delta.
Mr.. T. F. Clark shipped 4 cars
of hogs from Hermanville aud 2
from Winnsboro. La, this week
to Miss. Packing Co. and 8 to
Tennessee.
Miss Annette Jones spent the
week end at Carlisle with her
grandmother. Mrs. M. Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Pitts spent
Sunday with his folks.
Mrs. George A. Miller and Mrs
D. 1. Bridgers are visiting friends
In Port Gibson.
DR.. E. P. Jones was Natchez
visitor.
Mr.. W. L. Short OF Rena Laura
is visiting his family.
Mr.. Frank Clark made busi-
ness trip to Natchez.
Miss Grace Dudley has returned
home after teaching school near
Poplarville.
Guthrie Bros. and Mr.. Coffman
shipped a car load Of hay to the
delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Will of ms
more spent Monday out at their
old home, Wilsonville.
Messrs. John Jones and Charlie
GODDARD have Joined the navy,
They have gone TO Norfolk, Va.
where they are attending schoo
preparatory to entering actual ser
vice.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
Cemetery Association Meeting.


The members of the Protes-
tant Cemetery Association met
Saturday morning, received reports
from the officers, and elected Off
GERS for the ensuing year. A
committee was appointed to make
strong effort to increase the en-
dowment from $8, 900 to sIo,ooo
The ladies have undertaken to
raise $500 by getting at least a
hundred to agree TO give at least
81 each for FIVE years. Several
members have agreed TO increase
their subscription.
The old officers were all re-
elected, and the present keeper of
the cemetery, A. H Marschalk,
was elected by the board of di-
rectors. after the adjournment of
the stockholders.
The well kept condition of the
cemetery, under Mr. Marschalk's s
care, has caused much interest
among the members of the Asso-
citation, and they are anxious to
increase the endowment so that
there may be sufficient funds to
further improve the place.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
Woman Freezes to Death.

During the recent cold weather
Malinda Porter, an aged colored
inmate of the county home, wan.
dered into the woods during the
night and died from exposure.
Search was made for her as soor
as she was missed from the home,
and her frozen body was found a
short distance away. The old
woman's mind was unbalanced;
and 1t was her habit or walking In
the woods nearby whenever she
could evade the attendants.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
HAMILTON PLACE SOLD.
Changes Hands Second Time in
One Week.

The place north of Bayou Pierre,
near Grand Gulf, which was sold
by S. T. Hamilton 20 M. R. Head
ley last week. again changed hands
this week. This time 1t was pur-
chased by ]. I. McCauley of Hoop
ston, KY, who will send a man
ager to take charge of the property
about the middle of the summer.
This place embraces over 500
acres of good land, though 1t Is
unimproved.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
For a Bilious Attack.

When you have a severe headache. ac-
companied by coated tongue, loathing of
food, constipation, torpid liver, vomiting
of partly digested food and then bile, you
may know that you have severe bilious
attack. While you may be quite sick there
is much consolation in knowing that relief
may be had by taking three of Chamber
lain's Tables. They are prompt and eff
fectual. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
The Best Recommendation.

The strongest recommendation any arti-
Gle may receive is a favorable word from
the user. 1t is the recommendations of
those who have used it that makes Cham
berlain Cough Remedy so popular. Mrs.
Amanda Gierhart, Waynesdeld, Ohio.
writes: Chamberlain Cough Remedy
has been used in my family off and on for
twenty years and it has never failed to cure
a cough or cold. &" Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
ANNOUN CEMENT.

| have purchased the
cotton gin of Darden
Bros. at Pattison and
will completely repair
same, putting in new
saws. belts, etc. |
want your business
when the season OPP
ems and | am going to
give the best service
possible.
M. GILSTON.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
The College Play.

The play given Tuesday night
by the senior class of the Female
College was unusually good. The
young people surprised the public
with their excellent performing.
and Mrs. Lee, their director, dis
played much ability In assigning
the various parts and training the
performers. A crowded house
greeted the young people, and
heartily enjoyed their acting.
ui ntIif AElff Mill
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01
Something Good.

Those who hate nasty medicine should
try Chamberlain s Tablets for constipa-
tion. They are pleasant to take and their
effect is so agreeable and so natural that
YOU will not realize that it has been pros
duced by medicine. Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01

Bargains 10 Lace and Embroid
cry. =. T. Motifs
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01

Full Cream Cheese. 25c.
c. E. Morris.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-03-01

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-29
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
a Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the
substitute for calomel-are mild but
sure laxative, and their effect on the
liver is almost instantaneous. They
are the result of DR.. Edwards deter
mination not to treat liver and bowel
complaints with calomel. His efforts
to Danish it brought out these little
IivescoIored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the
good that caIomel does, but have no
bad after effects. They don't injure
the teeth like strong liquids or Gallo
mel. They take hold of the trouble
and quickly correct it. Why cure the
liver at the expense of the teeth ?
CalomeI sometimes plays havoc with
the gums. So do strong liquids. 1t is
best not to take calomeI, but to let
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets take its
place.
Most headaches, "dullness" and
that lazy feeling come from constipa-
ton and disordered liver. Take Dr.
Edwards Olive Tablets when you
feel "loggy" and heavy" Note how
they "clear" clouded brain and how
they "perk up" the spirits.
I0c and Csc box.
All Druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-29
NEGROES LEAVING VIRGINIA.
Liquor Lure Used by Labor Agents
to Draw Them North.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va. January 29.-Ne-
groes are leaving the cities of the state
in droves and delegations. They are
going to Baltimore. Philadelphia, New
York, Chicago, Cincinnati and Cleve-
land. Many of the men are answering
advertisements Of labor agents. and are
going to the big industrial plants. and
the women are following the men. The
women are being offered places as
maids and cooks at good wages.
One Of the big Inducements advanced
by the labor agents is that liquor can
be obtained cheaply in the cities OF
other states. In this connection it can
be stated that misdemeanors and all
crimes have decreased more than 60
per cent here since the state went dry
November l. The criminal element
is leaving this section. whites as we'll
as blacks.
Farmers are resorting to machinery
in the cultivation of crops since the ne
gro has left the farm. and they are
making more money than before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-29
EVANGELlSTA, BANDIT,
CAPTURED BY MARINES
American Forces in Santo Domingo
Also Scatter His Band-Chacha
Surrenders to Authorities.

SANTO DOMINGO. January est Is
reported that American marines who
were searching for the bandit Evan
gelista in the interior. near Macoris,
Saturday captured EvangeHsta and
scattered his band. 1t is also reported
that the bandit Chacha, who headed an
other band. surrendered to the author
tiles at Macoris Wednesday, and later
returned to the interior with an es-
cort, promising to deliver up his arms
and ammunition.
The recent bandit raids on sugar
properties near Macoris constituted the
only serious outbreaks since the shoot
ing early In January Of Capt. John r.
Henley and Lieut.. James ]. Bolton.
Private Gus r. Olsen was killed recent
ly in a night skirmish with Evangel-
ista's men.
The bodies of Lieut.. Bolton and Pr,-
vate Olsen are being sent to New York
for burial. Capt Henley is on the hos
pital ship, bound for Washington. Sew
eral bandits are reported to have been
killed by marines
With the exception Of the bandit op-
erations the entire country Is reported
to be quiet and enjoying a degree of
peace and prosperity such as has not
been known during the many years of
revolutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-29
MILITARY FORCES DEPOSE
PRESIDENT OF COSTA RIGA
Head Of Republic Accused Of Seek.
ing Re-Election-Finds Refuge
In American Legation.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. January 90
The President Of Costa Rica, Alfredo
Gonzalez. was deposed from Office by
the military forces of the capital, sup
ported by a great number of citizens,
Saturday. The administrative power
was conferred on the minister of war,
Federico Tinoco, as provisional chief
Of the executive. The movement was
enthusiastically carried out and per-
feet order prevailed.
President Gonzalez left his home
freely and took refuge in the American
legation.
Already the Tinoco government has
taken steps to call a convention, the
delegates to be elected by the people,
which will meet on April l for the
election of a president.
The cause Of Gonzalez's deposition
is to be found. according to the leaders
Of the movement, in the reelection
aims Of the president, who. It Is al
legged. contrary to the constitution. was
endeavoring to retain his official posi-
ton for another term. A new system
Of taxes advocated by Gonzalez was
threatened, and to this Costa Ricans
generally were strongly opposed.
Alfredo Gonzalez was chosen presa-
dent Of Costa Rioe by congress in May.
1914