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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
IMMENSE LOT
OF WORK DONE
BY CONGRESS
Session Remarkable, of Course,
for Its Action on War
Measures.
LITTLE FRICTION NOTICED
Members, as a General Thing, Were
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sue
cessfuI In Most Legislation
It Wanted Adopted.

Washington" most remarkable
session In the parliamentary history
oil the world was the way Demo-
cratic and Republican leaders charac-
terized the first war session of the
SiXty-tifth congress. which came to
close at three o'clock in the afternoon
of October g. exactly six months after
the declaration of war against Ger
many.
The record of legislation enacted
and money appropriated has no paral-
lei anywhere in the annals of all time.
Beginning with the declaration OF
war against Germany in April con
gress has passed bill after bill of the
most revolutionary character, includ-
Ing such measures as the draft bill
and the food control bill. Appropria
tons and contract authorizations for
the present fiscal year, totalling $2l,
10000, 900, including $1,000, 100000 in
loans To the allies were voted with
out single dissenting voice. a record
equalled nowhere, not even in the
kaiSer-duminated German reichstag.
How Money Is Expended.
The following table shows how the
money is Ia be spent:
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11

white paper issued by Great Britain.
The paper is of interest to Americans,
inasmuch as 1t almost certainly will
form the basis Of n similar agreement
between the United States and Ger
many. The conference at which the
agreement was reached was held at
The Hague
An arrangement was made whereby
the Netherlands government undertook
to care for 10000 British and German
combatant or civilian prisoners Of war.
the respective governments Of these
nationals to refund all costs of intern
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11

agent to secure lodging place is help.
less indeed, though be he a war con.
tract lobbyist or union labor business
agent. The hotel clerks are like stone
to such They say "Sorry," and walk
away and the applicant for 3lace to
sleep has nobody to talk TO.
At the New Willard after the nd
teurnment of congress Saturday II wa.
aid the hotel was not making an.
promises of rooms before Wednesday
The Raleigh and the Shorehnm hotel,
would not give even that much cor
fort
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11

what some call commerciallzation OF
the national capital. The census estl-
majors place the population at this
time at 100000.
Congress quit and yet the housing
situation Is overwhelming Waydingto-
mans. The commercial side of the no
tional capitals life, as reflected IN the
hotel prices and the cost of food, puts
Chicago In the "piker" class, If you
take the word Of Chlcngoans who have
been up against H.
The lonely wayfarer who drifts In
here without the aid Of an pdynnce
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
FIND CAPITAL. IS CROWDED
Visitors of Wealth and Standing un-
able to Secure Accommodations
at Hotels.

Washington.-Adj Of the
war congress did not let Washington
resume the even tenor of its old-fash-
toned. easygoing way. The oldest In
habitant awoke TO realization that
IT. was not congress that has brought
10000 additional inhabitants here. but
thnt the wlr god is responsible for
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
Bio Sale of Liberty Bonds.

Chicago, Oct. S.-The Burlington
Route has subscribed for S5,0O0,000
worth of Liberty bonds. The announce
ment was made by Hale Holden, presl-
dent of the road. The Burlington also
subscribed to S3,0O0000 worth of the
first Liberty bond issue. making a total
subscription Of $S,000000 by this road.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11

ment and to furnish materials neces.
sary for the construction and upkeep
of the camps, for medical attention,
and for the victualng and clothing OF
the informed.
Among the provisions Of the agree
ment is one whereby the British gov
eminent will permit the German medi-
cal personnel originally belonging to
the German garrison at Tsng-tao,
China, and now in the United States.
to return to Germany by sen II they
are permitted by the American govern
ment to do so.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
nau Rennlationa Ordered

Washington. Oct. s.-The state de-
1nrtment announces that 1t has been
Informed by the legations of Norway,
Sweden md Denmark that Americans
nust have their passports Viewed by
DIPLOMATIC officers In the United States.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
BROKEN DOWN
IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How SIS Worth
of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.
Lima, Ohio. -"I was all broken down
In health from displacement. One of my

lady friends came TO
see me and she ad-
vised me to COM
mence taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia e.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. l began TAX
ing your remedies
and took S.. 00worth
and in two months
was a we'll woman
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
;. MOST IMPORTANT
MEASURES PASSED

Here are the most important
measures passed by congress at
the special war session:
Declaration of war against
Germany on April 6.
War bond issues aogregating
$15,538, ooo,o 900.
War appropriations and con-
tract authorizations totalling
$t4, 3oo,ooo 5000.
War loans aggregating ST.
o0o,oo0,ooo to the allies.
The selectve draft bill, maxi
ing 100000 men liable to mill
; tary service.
The esplonao. bill, including
the embargo provision.
The S2,235, 100000 war reve-
nue. bill.
The food control bill.
The trading with the enemy
act.
The soldiers and sailors in
surance bill
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
Sentence Draft Reslsters.

Enid, Okla. Oct. o. Maximum pen.
alitles of sentence Of six years In the
federal prison nt Leavenworth and a
fine OF $1,000 were given to each Of the
eight men convicted Of conspiracy to
resist the selectve draft luw.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
p.,uses 20 Answer prat. Call

New York, Oct. S.-Jesus Martinez,
Mexican vice consul here, has failed 10
answer II final summons to appear be
fore local draft exemption board.
The case has been placed In the hands
Of the United States district attorney.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
Socialist Arrested by United States

Sioux Falls. S. D., Oct. 0.-Frcd
Falrchild, former Socialist candidate
Far governor Of South Dakota, under
federal Indictment charging violation
OF the espionage act, was taken into
rustody here by federal officers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
Doa Did His Best.

Jack-Say, boy. your dog bit me on
the ankle.
Tom--Well, that is as high as he
could reach. You wouldn't expect
little pup like him to bite you on the
neck. would YOU?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11

Charlottesville, Mo, Oct 10 Ed
Gassett of Tpt0nvile and Puck"
Smothers Of Charlottesville were
burned TO death here In fire which
started In a restaurant and caused
property loss of $4,000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
Austrian Warship Captured.

Rome, oct. 10,-An Austrian de-
stroyer has been captured by the Itul-
inns, 1t was officially announced. No
details of the engagement which pre-
sumably preceded the surrender of the
Austrian warship were given.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11

Washington, Oct. 9.--An American
patrol vessel ON duty In foreign waters
has been lost, the navy department an
nounced. A dispatch from Admiral
Sims states that the ship foundered,
but the entire crew was landed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
5000, 900 Elevator Burns.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Oct. 9.-Flre, be-
lleved to have been of incendiary orr
rim, destroyed the flve-story frame
rain elevator of the Acme Elevator
company at the National Stock Yards,
with a loss estimated at 100000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
The Difference.

A man can 20 through all Of the
lodge chairs and still not cut much Ice
around home
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11

AS part or the Scnelne or meeting
these enormous expenditures congress
passed the S2.535. 100000 war revenue
bill. the largest taxation bill In Amer
lean history levying directly or in
directly upon every man, women and
child in the United States. Something
more than a billion dollars of this
amount will be taken from war profits
All incomes more than $1,000 for sin
gle men and more than $1,000 for mar
ried men are made subject to taxation.
Where New Taxes Fall.
Here are some things upon which
the average citizen VIII pay taxes I'M
der the new war tax bin:
Approximately . per cent increase
on incomes of $1,000 or less.
Letter postage, except local letters,
increased to cents and postcards to
2 cents, beginning November 3.
One cent for each 10 cents paid for
admissions to amusements.
Five-cent shows and 10-cent outdoor
amusement parks exempted.
Ten per cent on all club dues of S12
year or more.
One cent for each % cents paid for
parcel post.
One cent on each % cents express
package charge
Eight per cent of passenger fares by
rail or water, except trips of less than
30 miles.
Ten per cent of charges for seats.
berth and staterooms on parlOr cars
or vessels.
Five cents on each telegraph, tele.
phone or radio message costing 10
cents or more.
Three per cent on jewelry.
Eight cents on each 500 of life in.
surance. The tax on whisky Is in.
creased from Si.l0 n gallon to $500.
The tax on beer IS increased from 81
barrel to $2.75.
Increased tax on cigars, cigarettes
and manufactured tobacco and snuff.
Little Dissension During Session.
Despite paclfist activities, the SEES.
sion was marked with comparatively
little dlSsension, the lighting centering
about questions mainly affecting pol
icy. The most stubborn contests were
staged over the revenue bill, the draft
bill and the food control bill. In ev-
cry case, except censorship of the
newspapers and speech, the admins.
trauon has received everything 1t asked
of congress for the conduct of the
war.
Congress was in session 1873 days
During that time more than 10000
army, navy and marine corps nomina.
lions sent to the senate were con-
firmed, among them the advancement
of Major General Pershing, comman-
der In chief of the armies in France,
and Major General Bliss, chief of staff,
TO the rank Of full general. held only
four times previously in American his
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-28
Little Miss Pebble Lamb is typhoid

Little Miss Pebble Lamb IS typhoio victim.
 Sunday was good day for outing par ties. The woods are so full of wild grapes and chinquapins everybody came back loaded.
 If you want your old hat made new and up- to-date, see Warren Millinery:
 Jno. Wells. auctioper, good services See him or leaye!orders atWells store'
 If your child is pale and sickly. picks at the nose, starts in the sleep and gripds the teeth vile sleeping, it is a sure sign of worms. A remedy for these parasites will be found in WHITES CREAM VERMIFuGE. It not only clears out the worms. but it restores health and cheerfulness. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by Myers Drug Store.
 Miss Lizzie Johnson, who has been making her home with her sister, Mrs. Ium Anderson on R. 3, has gone to Ratop, N. Mex, where she expects to spend the winter.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-28
Pleasant Ridge

Mrs. Loss Denton who has been very sick for the past ten days is very much improved.
 Joseph Reagan visited home folks at Osage this week. He is get ing along nicely with his school as all the pupils seem to abide by the first rule Hove their teacher"
 Joe Brown and family and Grandma Rains visited at tbe home of Uncle Cal Edmonson's Sunday.
 Frank Brown and wife, who are nov ing from Oklahoma to Marshall, are stopping over for visit with Mrs. Brown sisters, Mrs. Sallie Naples and Mrs. Eliza McClelon.
 Grandma Rains received number of presents on the 18th. The Wash ington people rememberd her birthday.
 The ice cream supper at Benton Smiths Saturday night was well at tended and plenty of cream and to spare.
 Sam Barr, wife and sop, Booth, wis ited their daughter and sister, Mrs. Luther Watson, Sunday.
 Misses Nola Rains and Bertha Naples who are teaching visited home folks from Friday night till Sunday.
 Marion Wise and Charlie Payne pass ed the examination for U. s. service.
 Excuse me. have to quit and pick apples. l wish you could see ome of the orchards you would want to come back to Arkansas to live and die.
 Parker
 France Ray of Alpena will preach at Parker next Saturday night Sunday night.
 Ali McNeil and wife of Oak Hill visited Sunday at J. N. Walkers.
 w. R. Phillips left Monday for Searcy county where he went to do some surveying. IN. w. leeIer anu Wlle anu MI :. Turley and wife of Green Forest spent Sunday at Tobe Satterfield's.
 Dallas Emmett, Bradley Walker, Lawrence Kilbourn, Lillard Ayers, Early Allen, and Luther Twilleager were the boys from this community who left Wednesday of last week for Little Rock to enter military service.
 Ben Shpman and wife of Cisco visit ed at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Golman Norris, Saturday night and Sunday.
 Will Norris left Monday for his home at Pueblo, Colo, after visit here with his mother and other relatives. He was accompanied home by Floyd Me i Mel of Oak Hill.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-28
Boone County Fair October 2nd to 9th.

Boone County Fair October End to 9th.
 NJ. L. Crane was in Oklahoma on bus mess first of the week.
 w. H. McKimmey's home is now on the electric light circuit.
 Popular Elzee hats at popular prices Warren Millinery.
 See how the tenderfoot gets even with the 2-reel Bison Drama Saturday night at the Majestic.
 w. G. Hanbury, the busy telephone man of Berryville, took care of business in Green Forest Saturday.
 Mrs. M. V. Lightburn has returned from two weeks stay in Eureka Springs.
 Women of fashion wear Ezees---the hat that was awarded the red ribbon prize at the New York Fashion Show. Warren Millinery. J. E. Stevens and wife are guests at the home of Mrs. Stevens brother, l. V. Sawyer. John DeBarr of Illinois is here for few days visit at the home of his father, A. DeBarr
 Mrs. Iverson A. Jones of Grass Leaf farm was called to New Mexico last week on account of the sickness which resulted in the death of the twin babies of her daughter, Mrs. Madge Rice.
 Dr. and Mrs. G. B. Jackson and daughter, Mrs. Silas Norrisuf Denver were pleasant business visitors Wednes- day.
 J. R. Crawford and J. w. Bair of this place have purchased the produce business at Everton and J. R. is now on the job.
 Get ready for the com munity fair.
 Don't fail to see the 3-reel Feature Robinson Crusoe' Friday night at the Majestic. Prices and 10 cents. John Seiburger is having fine new sllo erected on his farm north of town. G. E. Hearn, on R. l, has been very sick for several days past, suffering from complicated troubles.
 Ertia Alfred is recovering from an attack of typhoid.
 T. Nj. Buell. was very pleasantly sur prised Sunday when his married chil- dren all came home with well filled baskets in honor of his 59 birthday.
 w. P. Irby has been confined to his room for several days.
 For sale-Complete saw-mill rig. See A. B. Wilson. R. 2.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-28

See Jim Still for blacksmithing and repair work. Horseshoeing a spec ialty.
 Eld J. B. Rose will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday. Every body invited out to hear him. Merchant John Rhodes and family were up from Yocum over Sunday, guests at the home of Capt. M. ". Lightburn.
 Dorse Standlee has had a concrete walk made on the south side of his dwelling which adds not only to the looks but also convenience.
 F. B. Rowland will conduct public sale at the J. w. Lynn residence in Green Forest Saturday, September 29. The sale will begin at o'clock and will consist of household goods, kitchen furn- iture and three stands of bees, etc.
 A. M, Webb's place of business is be ing reshingled.
 For sale-Seed Rye. See D. J. Smith
 James Buell. and wife have moved to Eureka Springs with hope of benefiting MT. Buell., whose lungs became afflicted from breathing so much cement dust when he was in business a few years ago. MT. Buell's many friends are hoping his stay in Eureka Springs will put him pack in healthful condition.
 Miss Ula Usrey of Osage, who is teaching school at Blue Eye, spent over Sunday in Green Forest
 Albert Duncan of Blue Eye marketed wheat at the Green Forest Mill & Ele- vator Co.'S. Saturday,
 When you have an achey, stretchy feeling and you are dull, tired and dis outraged it is sign of approaching malaria or chills. You should act quick ly to ward off an attack. HERB1NE offers you the help you need. It de- stroys the malarial germ, drives out all impurities and makes you feel bright vigorous and cheerful. Price soc. Sold by Myers Drug Co.
 Fine building lots in Shaffer's addi- ton. Fruit trees on all lots. Wlll sell cheap for cash or on time. Gail at Shatfer's Drug Store.
 Frank Barnd and wife of Western Texas were here last week to visit their friends, the Seiburgers, and incidently looking for new home. They sue ceeded, thru Pinkerton & Harbert, in buying the beautiful suburban farm Of w. 5. Hittson. This is d splendid home and we are told the Bernds are good people whom we are glad to welcome as citizens.
 Swelling of the flesh caused by in fammation, cold, fractures of the bone, toothach. neuralgia or rheumatism can be relieved by applying BALLARD, 5 rubbed Tn over the part affected. Its great healing and penetrating power eases the pain, reduces swelling and restores natural conditions. Price 25c, Soc and Sl.00 per bottle. Sold by Myers Drug Go.
 G. G. Alfred remembered us to treat of summer grapes gathered on his Sunday outing.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-28
NOTICE

All who owe for their threshing of wheat will please come in by the 15 of October and pay same or we will have to proceed to take grain toll.
 Buell. Threshing Machine Go.
 Nick Queen has purchased the Buell. dray business. Read his ad elsewhere.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-28
NOTICE

All people owing accounts over six months old call and settle within 30 days or make some arrangements or my accounts will be turned over for collection. am forced to collect or I would not make this appeal to my friends. Respectfully.
 Dr. C. w. Donaldson.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-09-28

LIT. C. w. Donaldson.
 Roy Tratham will do your automobile repairing. He has on hands all kinds of Ford supplies and does all kinds of repairing on any kind of cars at req sonable figures. Shop at the old Ben ner stand opposite Crockett hotel. av The wheat bearing the highest test of the seasonup-to-date was that mar. keted at the mill last week by Garber & Hughes, the test being 60 1-2 pounds to the bushel.
 Old papers for sale at The Tribune office
 ICE. ICE. ICE. A car load fresh and cold, just received. Will fill all orders, great and small. Will be or the job until J. Frost calls halt
 BISHOP & SON.
 Yellow complexion, pimples and dls. figuring blemishes on the face or body can be gotten rid of by doctoring the liver, which is torpid. HERBINE is { powerful liver correctant. It purifes the system, stimulates the vital organs and puts the body in fine vigorous con dition. Price soc. Sold by Myer: Drug Co.
 Pawpaws are ripe.
 Another car load of hogs was shipped from the Green Forest station Satur. day night.
 Will Gray and family chartered |; car and left first of the week for New Mexico where they have been induced to go on account of the failing healtt of Miss Nellie, who has been in the wes the past several weeks. It is hoped tbe change will have the desired effect
 Jack McFalls and family. south ot town, who went to Leon. Kan, ; few months ago have returned already not being satisfied to remain in droutf stricken section when Arkansas hat bountifuls of all kinds of eats.
 Foley and Joe Nunnally presented us Saturday with a dish of strawberries They were of the ever-bearing kind highly colored and finely favored, ant were grown in the garden of thei grandfather, J. F. Walker. He ha only 50 plants, but they have beer busy producing the entire season. A family composed of man, hi wife and two little girls, perhaps ant 8 years old, were driving thru town on day last week when the team becam frightened and one of the horses fell breaking its leg. The fright for tn mother was so great she suddenly be came ill and died the following day As the man seemed to be in straitene circumstances, number of the ladie administered every want thru the Hines took up a collection and purchased beautiful robe and casket. Funers services were conducted at the M. s. church by Rev. c. H. Sherma after which interment was made in tn Pickens cemetery. The man gave hi name as G. W. Shirley from Wester Oklahoma.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-08
Pilskin Is Wanted.

Pigskins value for number of pur-
poses IS well recognized. And 1t 10
employed TO a limited extent, but not
as staple leather. Shoe manufac-
turers, however, are said to be seeking
ways 10 utilize 1t in their business, ana
doubtless they would employ great
quantities of 1t In place Of cowhide ana
calfskin, but for its scarcity.
That swine could be made poten-
tial supply Of leather is indicated by
the United States department Of agr.
cultures estimate that there are up
wards Of 100000 of these animals
on American farms today. Yet the
output OF pigskin leather IS negligible.
Federal statistics show that at only
seven OF the principal stock yards Of
the country last year more than 22|
10000 hogs were marketed. Yet all
q that n ESkin was wasted.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-08
SWAnP.ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There : only enc medicine that really
ca1:s o.. p!e-eIn.nent as medicine for
c-at.e ailments Of the kidneys, liver
az t.at1e-.
D. h..r.e-'s Swamp-Root stands the
h..zz<: i The reason that it has proven
= = - the remedy. needed in thou
szz5s IN thousands OF distressing cases.
S~1---E - PHYSICIANS prescription for
s-e-.z DISEASES. makes friends quickly be
tzzss - nd and immediate effect L.
50 -=-.-=: n most cases. 1t is a gen.
= Esa.--- vegetable compound.
So treatment az once. Sold at all
* s---ss 4 bo-tles OF Two sizes, Dedi.
- =; arg.
E~=vs-. :: yc1 v:sh frst 70 test this
r-.- --s-,.-z.:-- sand tea cents 70 DR..
- ! G. E-c1z-.on. \. y, for
S. -.--.e Wen writing De sure and
z<-.,- - pa9=--Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-08

These war time days being deter
mined to reduce the high cost of lv
Ing, and also to forcgo wool that Is
needed for tho armies Of the world,
my lady has taken TO sill, attire. This
Is no hardship ut all,-women have al
ways loved silk. Besides Sutins In
several supple wcuves and lovely
crcpcs have proved themselves depend
able for wear as we'll as beautiful in
the first regard ut least the equal of
many wooden fabrics.
And now enters Paris proclalming
narrow skirts and restrictions In the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-08

perhaps and every cline between con-
tributes skins. Even so the wonder
remains as to whore the immense
supply comes from-only the turrler
really knows-nnd he Is not going 10
tell.
Three neckpieccs and muff appear
In the group Of fashionable furs pic
tured above. At the left there Is
set of Hudson seal and foX-the vogue
of combining two furs persists-with
the cape Of seal and collars of fox.
The cape Is heightened little toward
the front and finished with bandS or
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-08
Why America Is Fighting
by JOSEPH ". FOLK. Former Governor Of Missouri
Now (hpi Counsel Of l Interstate CONNER Commas

We irrcconciabIe
Of tho auocracy prevail the
W. We arc
the Of
everywhere
All w. Fol