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The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
CANDIDATES ARE BEING EXAMlN- ED FOR cOMMISSIONS-ELlMI-
 NATIONS CONTINUE.
SOME GO TO REGULARS
Others May Be Recommended For Work in Second Camp and Trans ferred To Leon Springs. Texas,
 Within Next Few Days.
Fort Logan H. Roots

tort Logan Ii. Roots
 Students in the officers reserve corps at Fort Logan H. Roots for thls next week will carry out programme designed to complete their course Of instruction before the camp Is closed on August II. The practical compile tion of all lines of instruction and the examination of all students now at the camp to determine their final standing before the board of examin- CTS. which will pass upon the award of commissions leaves little to be done before the camp is closed. The daily routine, however, is being maintained and the companies kept in top form. A second fact to prove that the final rank in all cases is not yet deterHlin- ed is that the elimination is still con- tinued. Of the number originally en- rolled, probably 1000 will be present for the finals.
 While Fort Riley and others in the chain of national training camps arc announcing the full number of con- missions earned and the rank carried by them. nothing definite Of this na- ture is known at Fort Roots Several members of the corps are said to have been offered commissions in the regU- lar army in advance of the close. while it is intimated that others will be recommended for retention in the second camp, to be transferred from here to Leon Springs, Texas. Places offered with the regulars carry the rank of second lieutenant and are said to be within the reach Of men re- garded as crack members of several of the posts best companies. The rank earned by the students. although the same in name, will be lower in reality than the same rank in the reg ular army. as is attested by the facl that a transfer from the provisional or national army to the regular will call for a lowering of rank For this reason the rank of second lieutenant offered the students is a compliment to the progress they have made n acquiring the military art. Student officers who have declined proffers ef this nature have acted upon the ex- pectation that the rank conferred upon them by the school will equal or better that of second lieutenancy. and that as a result they have noth- ing to be lost in completing their courses A choice between service i1 the provisional or regular army also probably will have a bearing upon the future assignment of the student, al- though the matter Of assignment Is purely one of hazard.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
BE GREATEST
 CONFLICT OF WAR
FRENCH AND BRITISH TROOPS CARRY OUT JOINT ATTACK
 SOUTH OF YPRES.

New York.-The great assault Of the entente allies, for which the big guns had been preparing for three weeks, has begun in Flanders along a front of about 20 miles from Dixmude to south of Ypres around Waretoa.
 Starting with the first peep of day the attack, carried out jointly by French and British troops = the Frenchmen holding the line north Of Boesnghe and the British between that town and Warneton-gained all that the entente had sought. The Frenchmen hold two lines of captured German trenches and Field Marshal Baig's men three lines, in addition to 10 or more towns and villages and more than $500 prisoners.
 Although the Teutons had massed almost countless numbers of guns and many fresh divisions to hold back the expected onslaught, the British and French carried out their operations with dash and determination. Al some points so determined were the attacking forces that frequently they passed the assigned objectives and pressed on and took ground that had not been figured on.
 The losses of the allies were rela- lively slight, while the Germans sui fered heavily.
 Although the latest reports are that the Germans are launching a heavy eounterattack at the point where the British and French forces meet, statements from the front say that the morale of the allies is splen- did while that of the Germans is far below their normal
 A majority of the positions taken by the allies had been in the posses sion Of the Teutons since they in- vaded Belgium The French attack which resulted in the capture of Steenstraete was pushed on beyond that town and penetrated the German lines to depth of nearly two and q half miles The British placed their deepest wedge into the line to a depth of two miles.
 The French troops operating along 1 the Aisne front have put down strong attacks by the army of the German crown prince at Hurtebise and Cerny 1 and have assumed the offensive and | have advanced their line along the | entire front.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Parcel Post To Front.

ington.-Parcel. post packages may be sent to soldiers of the Ameri- can expeditionary forces at the rate of 12 cents pound, but may not be registered, insured or sent c. o. D. The wrapper should bear the name and address of the sender, and the name of the addressed should be fol lowed only by the name of the unit to which he belongs, with the words American Expeditionary Forces"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Aviator Is Sentenced.

San Antonio, Tex.-Seven years at hard labor in the United States dis ciplinary barracks at Fort Leaven- worth is the sentence Private Otto Ludwig, third aero squadron, station ed at Camp Kelly, must serve for making disrespectful remarks about President Wilson and the American flag and for threatening to desert to the Germans if he were sent to France.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Wood Opposed To Vice.

Charleston. s. C.-Maj. Gen. Leon ard Wood commander of the South eastern Military District, in a state ment issued here said that moral and physical contamination is one of the greatest menaces to military efficien- cy,'' and that he will insist upon ab- solute eradication of vice conditions in or around army camps
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
SIackers Can't Marry.

New York.-U. S. Marshal Thomas D Mccarthy, with Is of his deputies, appeared at the Marriage License Blu reau, where scores of young men of the draft age with their prospective brides, were waiting for license, and within 15 minutes cleared the room and railways of every man who was unable to produce his blue registra- ton card
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
To Give cannina prlzes.

Washinston.-To stimulate interest in the nationwide canning campaign, the National Emergency Food Garden Commission announced that it will give S5,0OO in prizes for the best canned vegetables shown at town ex- hibits and at county and state fairs ID September and October.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Russia To Invite U. S.

Washington.-Th United States will be invited to attend the allied conference on war aims called by the new Russian government 10 meet in August, it was said at the Russian embassy. The British and French governments have shown their will ingness to accept
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
copper Maanate Named.

Washington. = President Wilson named John D. Ryan of Montana to succeed Edward N. Hurley as mem Der of the Red Cross Council. MT. Hurley resigned to become chairman of the Shipping Board. MT. Ryan is president of the Anaconda Copper Company.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
U-Boat DaMaqed.

Corunna Spain.-The German sub here. She entered the roadstead with only her periscope emerging from tine water. The submarine had been se- riously damaged but the commander and crew refused to tell the cause of the injury.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

Federal Judge Frank A Youman's, In decision at Fort Smith, held that the present standard form of contract used on the New York and New Or leans cotton exchanges does not com ply with the provisions of the United States cotton futures act, and there fore is illegal.
 Judge Youmans decision was ren. dered in the suit of Thorn X Magginis, cotton brokers of New Orleans. against Fred Browne If Fort Smith to collect $2S,215 on a cotton future trans, action
 The court based it's decision on the grounds that the contract did not spe- officially reveal the name Of the prin- cipal. as the law directs.
 This is the first decision rendered on this point of the cotton futures act which Congress passed last August.
 "The decision. if finally upheld. Will prohibit trading in cotton and will close every exchange. said (. B. Thorn. members of the plaintiff firm, discussing the effect of the decision Under the courts ruling it will De necessary for the slips as they pass from broker to broker on the floor of the exchange to specifically name the principal. These slips must be signed mp the next morning by o'clock In hundreds of cases the principal may live hundreds of miles from the e. change and it is impossible for him to be present, so it readily can be seen what the decision does"
 st seems to me-" said Judge You mans ir his decision, the act specific ally provides that each separate trans action shall show for itself. in order that 1t may be determined whether or not the particular transaction in ques- ton is subject to taxation. Certain exceptions are now made and this is claimed to be one of those exempt from taxation It seems to me that the meaning of that act is that every transaction shall stand by itself It shall show upon its face the name of the huyor and the seller. too. and the truth of the transaction. That is the point as I understand it. to get the facts of the transaction. It was in tended evidently to modify the law as 1t stood before
 Now. if the rules of the cotton e1- change are such as that they must fall or the statute must fall. think there will be no doubt that it must be heli that the rules of the cotton exchange must be modified to meet the statute The law was directed only to cotton exchange dealings fr eo.ton-that is the point-and Congress saw fit D pick that particular business out from among dealings in any commodity and supplied certain rules to it, and il strikes me that the object Congress must have had in view, that is, the specific transaction On a cotton ex- change, and the parties to it cannot be reached except by the construction that is given it.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
U. s. Loan For Canada.

Washington.-Canada is to borrow s100. .000 00o in the United States to offset in part the heavy trade bal ance against her in this country. The loan will run for two years, bear inter- est at approximately per cent and will be made by syndicate of New York bankers.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
lieue Is Fined Aoain.

Amsterdam. = According to the Echo de Beige, the city of Liege has been fined 500,000 francs for disobey-s ing an order given by the German authorities to demolish buildings dam aged by fire on the Quai des Pecheurs.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Diplomats Ell City.

Re-ne.-Berne has become a city of diplomats. Embassies and legations now have stass aggregating nearly 5000 The German legation has four hotels in use.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Record Eoreian Trade.

Washington. = Americas foreign trade in 1917 reached the unprece- dented total of ss,953 ,000, 900. of which s6,294, ,O00,OOO was exports and s2,s5o 000,0 imports.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Germany To Pay Bills.

Zurich. Switzerland. - Germany has notified Turkey and Bulgaria that she will assume all expenses incurred by those countries in the campaign of 1917-1S
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Austrian Port Bombed.

Rome.-Large squadrons of Italian aeroplanes effectively bombed the ar senal and military work of Pola, the chief naval station of .Austria-H Hun gary on the Adriatic.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Eanle Pass nRnne prxr

Eagle Pass, Tex-An saloons in Eagle Pass were ordered to cease business by military authorities, act ing on orders from Washington. Nine saloons are affected and Eagle Pass is thus made 'sbone dry during the war.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Brazil Elect To Patrol.

Rio Janeiro.-An agreement has been reached under which the Brazil ian fleet will assume the responsibil- ity for patrolling the entire Brazilian coast line from the Guinia border to the southern boundary of Brazil.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
New Probe of Disaster.

London.-Although the House Of Commons adjourned without making a decision. it is practically certain the government will introduce in Par liament a bill to set up a statutory tribunal to investigate the Mesopo tamian charges
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Eiaht u. S. Gunners Lost.

London.-Eight naval gunners were lost when the American tank steamer Motano was sunk by a submarine July 30 Sixteen members of the crew also perished. Four gunners were saved. The master and g of the crew were saved and 24 men in all were lost.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Moroan Is Threatened.

New York.-Accused of making threats against the lives Of J. P. Nor gan. John D. Rockefeller and son. John D. Rockefeller Jr., man who said he was Eli E. Koodinopf, naturaliz- ed citizen, born in Russia, was ar rested
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Auiatinn For Missouri.

Jefferson City. Mo.-The Missouri Council of Defense announced that an aviation school will soon be estab- Iished at the state university al Go lumtia
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
u. s. Sinks U-Roat.

Paris.-An American steamer re. gently sank a large German subma- rine in the English channel. according to dispatch 10 the Temps from Havre.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Siam's Note Presented.

Vienna-The Siamese minister has presented to the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister Slams declaration of war against the dual monarchy. The note was dated July 22.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Swiss Minister Called Home.

Washington.-Dr Paul Ritter, Swiss minister, recalled by his gov ernment to serve in another capacity. paid his farewell call on President Wilson.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
piscouraaed Enlistment.

Chicago.-George Koop, former can didate for mayor of Chicago on the Socialist ticket, was arrested on charge of circulating literature intend ed to discourage enlistments
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
ReprisaI Is shaoested.

Chicago.-Continued and unrestrici ed activities of German agents J certain South American countr1 have resulted in a suggestion that United States take advantage of recently enacted law controlling ports to retaliate against nations D. hitting such activities.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
GIvcerine From Suaar.

Washington-Dis in the ;n- ternal revenue division laboratory of a process for manufacturing glyceI- inc from sugar was announced by the Treasury Department.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Oay Coaches For Guards.

Washington.-Day coaches will be used for moving the greater part of the National Guard to camps in the South.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Quiet Aoain Tn Spain.

Madrid.-Quiet is gradually being restored throughout Spain, which has recently been in a state of unrest due to strikes and other causes.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
retanus Germ Found.

Freeport, Ill.-Tetanus germs have been revealed in court plaster sold here about 10 days ago by crippled itinerant peddler.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

Ore shipments from Harrison for the week ending July 9 were as fol lows: Two cars. 12230O pounds, zinc ore. J. c. Shepherd Mining Company; one car. 31.7oO pounds. lead orc. North Slope mine one car. 34250 pounds. zinc ore. North Slope mine; one car. 66.00O pounds, Lucky Dog Mining Company
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Greece Sends New Envoy

Athens.-M Rousses has been des- ignated by Foreign Minister Politis as the rev Greek minister to the United States.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

Ratification of the three-mill road tax levy and the appropriation of S13, 1855 for the improvement of high ways in Road District No. 26. were among the features of a special ses- sion of the Montgomery County Quo- rum Court at Womble An appropria- tion equal to 50 per cent of the esti- mate of the tSate Highway Commis- sion. for Road District No. 1, was also made.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09
Ask Pliers For Navy.

Washington. Forty-five million dollars for naval aviation was asked of Congress by Secretary Daniels.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

Thomas Walkinshaw and Mrs Mary Hodges, each @ years of age were married near Sheridan recently They were sweethearts 40 years age. but drifted apart Each married and the helpmeet of each died some years ago. MT Walkinshaw came to Sherj- dan from Kansas a few days ago ard learned that his old sweetheart was living near there He visited her and the wedding was arranged.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

The Clarksville City Council has awarded contract to the Wesco Sup ply Company of St Louis fer tue ln- stallation of white way" for Nam street. extending from the nigh school 70 the iron bridge. The work will be completed within 90 days.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

vandals entered the Allen garage at Newark, where Mayor J. 3. Ketchum was keeping his new car, and slashed the body and seats with knife Deep cuts were made in the body of the car and the seats were cut to pieces.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

Hospital Unit Arrives. London.-Another American hoA tai unit arrived in England.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

An automobile loaded with contra band whiskey was captured near De eatur recently. Tn addition to a new Buick car the officers captured the man in charge and 50 half pints of red liquor.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

More than 300 residents of Yell county. representing 96 school dis tricts, met at Danville to protest against the rule of the Board of Health, compelling school children to be vaecinated.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

Chas. Hopper who has been editor and publisher of the Gillett Reporter. has sold the plant to L. F Maynard formerly of the Kensett American. Mr Maynard will take charge imme diately.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

The County Board of Commission CTS of Accounts is in session at Even ing Shade Investigation of the coun- tvs affairs and audit of the books will be made. The board is as fol- lows: James NJ. Simpson. s. L. Evans and H. J. Radcliffe
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

The first carload shipment of seed grain ever made from Faulkner coun ty was consigned to a Memphis seed house by L. E. Halter of near Con- way, well-known diversifcation far mer.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

Arrangements have been perfected and committees appointed at Prairie View. Morrisons Bluff, Dublin and Scranton. for patriotic celebration at Scranton, August 16 The proceeds will go to the Red Cross Society
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

The Magazine Gazette will not pass into the control of Glen D. Ep- sey, as was announced few days ago. but will continue under the manage ment of Palmer Cravens.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

Trustees of the Pine Bluff Cham Der of Commerce decided that be cause of the high cost of living no in yitation would be extended the Ark ansas State Teachers Association to meet in Pine Bluff next year
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

The Frisco railroad office at Fort Smith received an order not to en- ploy men in capacities that can equal ly as well be filled by women. This includes office clerks, stenographers;, yard clerks, check clerks on freight platforms, and all but two of the ten cierkships in the freight office.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

The Fordyce Lumber Company has supplied practically 100000 feet of lumber for Camp Pike at Little Rock and is cunning overtime in Nrder to be able to fill all orders.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

At a meeting held at Batesville by members of the Board of Trade and others it was decided to hold far mers chautauqua August g, 24 and 25.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

The fly wheel on one engine of the light plant at Bentonville burst wreck ing the roof and floor of the plant Large pieces were thrown through the roof, distance of 100 feet. The cause of the accident is not known.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

T. N. Wilson reports an unusual yield on spring oats on his farm south of Philadelphia. From II acres he has threshed 469 bushels of oats, an average of 42 bushels to the acre. At prevailing wholesale prices this amounts to s427. besides straw, which Mr. Wilson values at s100.
The Harrison times., 1917-09-22
OLD SOLDIERS MEET.
ROSS RUBlE CAMP, U. c. ".
ENJOYS ITS ANNUAL
REUNION.

The annual reunion of our COnted
crate Veterans on Friday and Satur
day last was a most pleasant event,
not only to the old soldiers but to the
people of Harrison generally. Probab-
ly due to the busy times everywhere
several speakers expected from abroad
were not present, but with such home
talent as Judges f. G. Mitchell, and
John WOrthingtOn, DR.. H. L. ROuth,
Major Ben NJ. Estes and others; with
the touching poem by Mrs. 10 B.
Crump and readings by Misses David
son and Grain and Mrs. Margie Redus
Kay, it was hard to see how the pro
gram could have been improved,
Following is a roster of the ex-
confederates in attendance:
T. A. Morris, B. NJ Estes, j. J. Klep.
per, Dave Ratcliff, John H. COffman,
T. j. Whitworth, A. X. Toney, H. l..
Routh, w. A. Blaylock, J. L. DOwell,
NJ. c. Burns, J. w. Andrews, J. J.
Marrs, l.. S. ScOggin, J. W. Bryan,
Crock Womack, R. D. Keeter, j. G.
WillifOrd, H. H. Cecil Sam T. Jones,
T. j. Creel, j. w. Lynn, John d. Ty-
son. l. R. Majors, w. S. Allen, w. j.
Wray, R. NJ. Pisrson, A G. Cravens,
J. L. Caldwell, j. F. Whitaker, J. o..
Nicholson, J. S. TsdfOrd, Joe Jackson,
w. r. Fielding, w. T. Kenaday, S. R.
Crane, R. j. Knox, S. ]. Wilson, Pleas
Fowler, P. B. Tucker, James A. Maj
ors. NJ. NJ. HathcOat, w. A. Lower
J. M. Colder, Peter Klepper A. J.
Russell, John Ross.
Ex-Union soldiers were registered
as follows:
j. c. Cooper, Marion Long, V. HiCk-
man, F. D. Roberts and Benjamin F.
Pike.
luc bduSHJClo VI ChC COulCuCl d'y
gave special attention to the pleasure
and comfort of the veterans and EN-
phasized the welcome extended gen
orally by our citizens.
The enterprising firm Of C. l.. Glines
& Company made an especially happy
hit by presenting each veteran with a
pair Of the finest gold-framed spec
tacles. No more appropriate souvenir
could have been suggested and the
camp not only passed a resolution Of
thanks but accompanied it with a
group picture including all in attend
anCe
The Harrison times., 1917-09-22
A GOOD APPLE CROP IN SIGHT.
Boone County Will Make Its
Largest Apple Shipments
Since 1918.

The harvesting Of Boone cuunty's
apple crop has practicsuy begun. al
though carload shipments will not 60
out much before the lst prox.
It is understood that the crop In
much above the average in quality
and quantity and this added to the
probable high prices gives general
cause for rejoicing
Time is demonstrating that our sec
ton is truly the home of the big red
apple, and that apples are our most
reliable as well as most prolific crop,
taking one year with another
We have in mind the fifty acre ap-
pie orchard OF Walter L. Snapp, just
southwest Of Bellefonte, which dem
Onstrates the regularity of the yield
This year Mr. Snapp hopes to market
twenty-four carloads, which will be
the largest yield since 1913
The orchard was set out during the
dry year of 1901 and car load ship
ments did not begin until 1911. Since
that time they have been as follows:
1911, eleven cars; 1912, twelve cars;
1913, twentyfour cars; 1914, fourteen
cars; 1915, twelve cars 1916, fifteen
cars This gives an aypraga of ahouf
fifteen cars annually for the past six
years, and, as there are approximately
500 bushels to the car, the substan-
tial returns on the crop is easy to
estimate
Farmers of Boone county will do
we'll to think deeply on the demon
strated value of a good apple orchard.