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The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16

one half of the amount that
the work is estimated to cost in
constructing the Bankhead
Highway from the Alabama
line to Lee county on the
west side of the county.
The allotment of this amount
to Itawamba county is but
right and proper, since it is
one of the few interior counties
and has no railroad through
the county. The 1. C. road
runs across a small strip on
the northeast corner of the
county, but this furnishes no
outlet for the products of the
county that must of necessity
be hauled to railroad centers.
The crops of Itawamba, and
her large timber interests make
of the county one of the most
independent of the counties of
the state. With the changing
of our crops from all cotton as
a money crop to that of corn,
hay, peanuts and potatoes, the
county will require good roads
over which its produce can be
quickly transported to the rail
roads for shipment in order to
meet-market conditions. The
roads that have already been
constructed have already made
q decided change in the bust
ness of the county, but when
the Bankhead Highway is COM
pleted to the Alabama line the
people of the county will find
that they have secured a very
valuable addition to their road
system. Much delay has been
experienced in getting this
road through, but those behind
the project hustled while
they waited, and the road will
soon be an accomplished fact.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16
BUSINESS NOTICE.

We have run for two years
without collecting subscrip-
tions from a majority of the
subscribers on our books. Pa
per has been very high and we
have carried these accounts re-
CARELESS of the cost to us. You
have made fine crops, for which
you are getting high prices
and we must now ask that you
come in and settle or remit by
check or money order.
You can find out what you
owe by referring to the date on
your paper.
THE TUPELO JOURNAL
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16
Mr.. Percy to Speak.

Ex-senator Percy, the cheva.
lier Bayard of Mississippi
will speak at the court house
tonight in the interest OF the Y,
M. c.. A. war work which is
being done among the soldiers
of this country, who are fight
ing it's battles.
Mr.. Percy ranks first among
the orators of the state and his
address tonight vii he a liter
airy gem, besides bringing to us
a message for help for our boys
who have so willingly gone to
the front in defense Of the
counrty's honor.
Do not fail to be present and
hear this eloquent message
brought to us by one Of Mis-
sissippi's most gifted sons.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16

The troops remaining at
Camp Jackson, composed of the
Second Infantry a battery and
a troop of cavalry, have been
transferred to the camp at AL
exandria, La. This transfer
was made to give the boys bet
ter quarters as the winter
comes on. At Jackson they
were we'll fitted up with tents,
but at the Louisiana camp bar
racks have been constructed
and the facilities are much bet
ter for taking care of the men
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16
Mississippi Industrial
Training School.
INK

In UnlS issue VIII Uc Iouilu q
letter to Judge Claude Clayton
from Supt. Jacobs of the Mis-
sissippi Industrial and Training
school which will be opened the
first of January.
This school was created UNI
der a statute of the 1916 SEES
sion of the Mississippi legisla-
ture to fill a long felt want in
the state, and we feel that the
state has taken a long step in
the right direction in making
provision for children who have
criminal tendencies and for
children who are homeless
and friendless in the world.
In advocating the establishment
of this school. we took thesspo-
sition that some provision
should be made to dispose of
the hayward child without
having it brought intoscourt on
indictment and there have its
nameTregistered on the crimi-
nal dockets of the county. The
tender years of many a way
ward child has not served in the
past to keep it out Of the Grim
inal courts, and the stigma Of
an Indictment and possible
trial has followed many a boy
through life, when possibly
the ohense was not Of such
magnitude or Importance to
have him brought into a court
of Justice to be tried along with
real criminals. Under the pro-
visions of the 1916 act Of the
legislature, every provision is
made to take care of the child's
good name, as we'll as to care
for delinquent, helpless and
needy children. The school
was located at Columbia in
South Mississippi after a COM
petitive fight among the towns
of that section to secure it. The
location is healthy and well
selected. The surroundings
will insure to the good of the
little fellows who through
stress of circumstances may
find homes there. The people
of the state should know about
it, it's purpose, its needs and its
management. We will follow
it with considerable interest
and hope to see the superin-
tendent receive the hearty sup
port of the people of Mississip-
pi in his efforts to build up
such an institution as may
save many a boy and girl, and
provide a home for the needy
and friendIeSS.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16
The Next Call.

President Wilson has issued
an order calling before the
boards of exemptions the g.
100000 men who have been
drafted, the examinations to
begin December Is. It will re-
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16
Itawamba Gets First Allotment

ItaWamba Gets lrSt ALLOTMENT
A message from Washing
ton announces that the first al
lotment Of federal aid for
road construction in Mississippi
has been made and of the
amount allotted ItaWamba
county gets $45,l0O. This is
The Tupelo journal., 1917-11-16
MISSISSIPPI WILL RECEIVE FEDERAL
AID IN GOOD ROADS FIGHT

Washington, Nov. 11-Under the state highway department, however,
|Bankhead sat providing for federal has submitted a programme of work
aid Ito the several states in the con- (which has been approved and are
struction of highways, the Office ofIbusly engaged IN preparing a large
public roads and rural engineering atInumber of definite projects for sub
Washington has authorized aIot- mission to department of good roads.
Lments to date-1917191S1919-I In Arkansas, Alabama. and Misas-
for the four southern states as fol- Isippi a number of miles of reads have
lows: Eggs tbeen approved for improvement I'M
Total alotments der the federal aid highway act, ana
for 5-year period 1.-THE department at Washington pur-
s @ Approximately posses starting work on these roads
Ala. -. 1921, 754.27 $1,562, 233. so next spring an dali work isc carried on
Ark. .... 416y39667 1,240,33650Iin conjunction with the state which
Miss. :. +446, 563. % 1,333,b87 so (pays one half of the total cost OF
Tenn. 80. 56S,97047 1,712, 1902 20 construction. What has been done
Tennessee has a yet presented no for highway construction IN MlsSs-
|difnite projects for federal aid. The isippi:
Miles length Tai estmd
Name q q d-Between- apved cost Of Am'nt of
Tupelo-F Fulton amiton-The county line impment. project. fed. ana
of Lee County, Miss, across 1tawamba
County, Miss, to the boundary line be- -
tween Iawamba County and Marion
County Ala "a 100000 $45100.00
Raymond acknowledgement and Ed
wards, Kinds County 800 l3,5I8.9o ooooVo
Natchez and Mobile Highway-Hattes- :
burg and LeaksviHe, Perry County :. 21OO 32'972OO lO,oooOo
Natchez and Mobile Highway-Richton
and Leakesvire, Greene County -. 22OO 34,237OO l5oooOo
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
GIVES PIGROAST
WHEN TWINS COME
Rural Mail Carrier Celebrates
Momentous Event in
Fashion Royal

Employees of the Maclay street post
Office enjoyed q pig roast as the guests
of William Lenker. rural carrier No. 3.
He gave the feast in celebration of
the arrival of twin boys at the Lenker
home in Linglestown. The boys are
named Jesse Sanford and David Frank
lin. The big event was celebrated at
the restaurant of William S. Forten-
baugh, 1913 North Third street.
superintendent George A. Tippett
was toastmaster. lie did not allow
one dull moment. Everybody present
had to say something. John Kurtz,
who is something of "a wag, had the
guests laughing long and loud. Charles
II. Rea and John Haas spoke on "Fish,
How and Where to Catch Them" Miss
Charlotte Fortenbaugh entertained
with vocal and instrumental selections.
A. III. Stover talked on Youth and Old
Age" and selections were sung by the
Maclay street vocal trio, including
William A. Blacksmith, Harry c.
Jordan and Fred NJ. Reen.
Among those present were George
A. Tippett, George a. Hollinger, John
\. Haas, A, II. Slower, II. +. Jordan,
John A. Snyder. Fred NJ. Reen, Clar-
ence w. Cless, Charles Il. Rea, George
w. Pritchard, George l.. II. Hohen-
shildt and John II. Kurtz.
The committee in charge of arrange
ments included William Lenker, chair
man, William A. Blacksmith, c.. E.
kernS and John III. Kurtz.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
Recruiting Increases, but Is
Not Up to What 1t Should
Be Says Captain Hanell

Even in normal times, to say moth
ing of crisis like the present, this
military district should furnish at least
$50 recruits every month fit to pass the
examination for entrance to the United
States army" to-day declared Captain
William +. Harrell, in charge of the
local recruiting station. .-E
Captain Harrell came here from the
Thirty-Seventh United States Infantry,
located in the Ft. Wayne. Ind, district.
The local recruiting station is kept
open day and night to consider appli-
cations. Since the first talk of trouble.
several weeks ago, forty men have
been accepted as recruits.
Under the new act of Congress post
masters have been made recruiting Of
ficers. Several postmasters have come
TO Harrisburg to the recruiting station
to familiarize themselves with the re-
cruiting laws and requirements.
Within the last month seven men
from Harrisburg have been promoted.
Private Harry G. Halbert has been pro-
NOTED to the rank of corporal; Herbert
r. Church, of Carlisle, private in the
Engineering Corps at TT. Brown, Tex
has been promoted to a corporal. Ser
Seant Charles Bensinger, first sergeant
of the general service, infantry, has
been retired after thirty years service
His pension will be SIS q month for the
remainder of his life.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
TRANSPORTATION
OF ARMS ACROSS
SEA NOT DELAYED
Five Ships on Way 10 Europe
With Valuable Cargoes; Will
Probably Be Conveyed


New York. Feb. 6.-The German
blockade declaration has not delayed
the transportation of war materials
and munitions from the United States
to Great Britain and France. Cargo
manifests in the customs house here
show that five steamships now on their
way from this port to Europe carry
enough contraband war goods to equip
an army corps.
Two of these vessels fly French
colorS; the others are of British regis
try. 1t is believed in shipping circles
that or account of the value of their
cargoes Great Britain has made ar
rangements TO convoy these ships
through the danger zone Three of
them left New York after the date on
which Germany declared for unre-
stricted submarine warfare Four of
them, the Rochambeau, for Bordeaux,
the Adriatic, Carmania and Baltic, for
Liverpool carry passengers.
st. Louis Held Up
The only two American passenger
ships now at sea, according to the
declaration of agents of the line, carry
no contraband cargo. They are the
Kroonland, which sailed for Liverpool
January 81, and the New York, which
departed from the same port Febru-
airy 8. The American liner st. Paul
arrived here from Liverpool last night
and the Philadelphia and Finland OF
the same line reached Liverpool yes
terday.
The st. Louis, of the American Line,
detained here since Saturday on ac-
count of the international situation,
will not sail before Wednesday at
noon, the agents said to-day. and there
is no assurance that she,will get away
at that time. 1t is understood at
the office of the American Line here
that the question of the sailing of the
st. Louis will come up before a meet
ing of the Cabinet in Washington this
afternoon. The number of her first
cabin, passengers has dwindled to sixty
during the delay, but the passenger
agent said there are several business
mn waiting to book passage when they
har definite time has been fixed for
the liner to go.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
3 NEW LIQUOR
BILLS ARE IN
County Commissioners as Ex-
else Commission; Local
Option and Prohibition

Three new bills dealing with the
liquor traffic appeared in the Senate to-
day, one being a proposition to transfer
the right to act on licenses from the
Common Pleas Courts to the County
Commissioners.
This proposition came from Senator
Croft, Montgomery, and would practic-
ally make the commissioners an excise
commission The number of retail Ii
censes is not to exceed one to each
1000 of population. Existing licenses
would not be put on that basis. how
Senator r. f. Smith, Crawford, pre-.
sented a county local option bill SINH
lar to that i'm the House. and also a
prohibition amendment to the Consti-
tuition. The Crawford Senator also
presented a duplicate of the Wallace
resolution in the House and it was
passed. no one appearing to think that
Il would do any harm. Mr.. Smith is a
Senator p w. Snyder Blair, intro
duced a bill which would prohibit the
manufacture, sale or gift Of any LIQUIDS
containing more than .one-half of /
per cent. of alcohol, including patent
medicines. This measure, IL enacted
would take effect January ] next.
Several of the bills favored by the
Philadelphia city administration, in
cluding one to regulate the height OF
fences in suburban districts, appeared
to-day, together with numerous other
bills.
Senator Leiby presented a bill to
change part of the route of the State
highway from Carlisle to Gettysburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
CAN SAVE CITY
$4OO INSURANCE
Action on Awarding of Policy
to Baltimore Company
Postponed

How Council can save the city at
least $500 by insuring city employees
in the State Insurance Fund to pro-
vide workmen's compensation was ex-
planned to-day by representatives of
the State Fund. who appeared before
the City Commissioners
Last week Council on first reading
passed an ordinance awarding the
policy to the United States Fidelity
and Guaranty Company of Baltimore,
allowing $3.409.14 as payment of the
premium, but making provision that
should this not be sufficient at the end
of TIE year "a deficiency appropria-
ton shall be made
AS a result of the arguments ad-
vanced by State Fund representatives
and by Franklin Suydam, of the
United States Company, the Commits
sioners deferred action until next
week, and will take up the question
with City Solicitor John E., Fox.
In discussing the merits of stock
companies and State ins trance COM
panies, Mr.. Suydam decl, red that he
had used no political IL luence to
have Council decide in favor of his
company. State representatives paid
no attention to the inference.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Profer Plant to Government

Philadelphia, Feb. 6. Conditions
along the river front, at the navy yard,
the government arsenals and the pri-
vate armament plants to-day assumed
a wartime aspect with every precau-
ton in force to prevent hostile acts.
In semi-o 1s cial and civilian circles
patriotic and preparedness measures
were everywhere apparent Recruit
ing stations were busy with applica-
tionns for service in both the army
and navy. Scores of industrial estab-
lishments, including the Baldwin Lo-
comotive Works, have volunteered
their services to the government in
case of necessity. The States Nation
al Guard, according to Adjutant Cen
eral Stewart, is ready for duty.
One hour and a half was added to-
day tothe working day of all civilian
employees at the navy yard except
those in the public supplies depart
-meut Plans are under way. it is said,
to place the yard on a three-shift ba-
sis, each shift working eight hours.
The yard virtually is cut off from pub
lie communication. even personal tele-
phone calls to sailors and marines be-
ing forbidden.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
CITY GRAYS ARE
READY TO SERVE
Pass Resolution Offering Ser
vice; Plan Reception to
Returning Troops

Members of the City Grays' Veteran
Association stand ready to serve the
nation if needed.
At a meeting held in the Armory,
Second and Forster streets, last night,
a resolution was passed volunteering
the services of members. Many of the
veterans have seen service.
The meeting was called for Il con-
ference with members of families and
relatives of soldiers, who are still at
the Mexican border. to talk over plans
for giving Companies d and l recep-
ton on their return. The volunteer
resolution came up at business ses-
sion of the Veterans after the confer
ence. Sergeant Philip German said
Some of us may be above the age
limit, but there are many veterans
who are physically able to do some
duty. If it becomes necessary TO draw
upon our ranks we will he found
ready. There may be something for
us to do in the event of war with Ger
many"
Plans for the reception to Harris
burg soldiers will include q reception,
dance and banquet Nothing is known
ibStAiul lIlC IttbiIl VI
Companies D and I, but it was decided
last night to make all necessary pre-
parations and be ready when they
come. A joint organization was af-
fected.
Mrs Edward II. Schell, wife of
Captain Schell was made president.
Mrs. j. w. Wilbur is treasurer, and
Miss Sue Long, secretary; assistant
secretary, Mrs. j. l.. Long. The fol-
lowing committees We're named.
Printing and program committee
II. w. Long, chairman; Mrs. J. n.
Hursh, Joseph S. Moyer, J.. w. Troup
and Mrs. F. l.. Gardner.
Refreshment-Mrs. A. Gerdes Mrs.
John X. Spangler, Mrs. A. Hall, Mrs.
Frank McCord, New Cumberland;
Mrs. l.. c. Troup, Mrs. Henrietta Long,
Miss Florence Ingrim. Miss Lillian
Long. Miss Elizabeth Kuhlwin, Mrs ]
w. Wilbur, Mrs. Ingrim, Mrs. Sheeler
Mrs. Herman Mrs. Packer, Mrs. e. III.
Schell, Mrs. G.. e. DeIIart Mrs. j. S.
Meyer, Mrs. G. NJ. Graeff, Mrs Emmy
Mrs. G. II. Brett, Mrs. Robert Greena-
walt, Mrs. Harry Greenawalt, Mrs. w.
A. Pollock, Mrs. G. A. BURNETT, Mrs.
M. r. Deeter, Mrs. G. S. Farrell, Mrs.
j. L. Shaner, Mrs. Ralph Crow. Le-
T. Long, Mrs. j. II. STALL Mrs. j. l..
Kuhlwin, and Mrs. j. r. Shindler.
Music - Mrs, G.. S. Farrell, chair
man; Mrs. p. IL. Thurman, Miss
Helen Gerdes. Genevieve Chubb, Clar.
ence Bretz and Mrs. r. L. Gardner.
Committee to confer with Chamber
of Commerce on parade and decora-
tions: - Captain r.. Laubenstein. Ser
geant E. G. Humer, Sergeant Philip
German. The next joint meeting of
the committee will be at the Armory,
February 49,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
MARKET LEADERS
MOVE UP HIGHER
U. S. Steel Points the Way With Substantial Advance
Coppers Next in Favor With Oils Shippngs, Leather
and Coal Trailing After

New York, Feb. 6. - Practically all
the market leaders moved to higher
levels at to-day's opening, United
States Steel again pointing the way
with substantial fractional advance,
which soon was increased to Is
points. Coppers were next in specula-
tive favor with oils, shippings. Central
Leather, Pittsburgh Coal Industrial
Alcohol and American Can. The
market became decidedly irregular
before the end of the first half hour on
the heaViness of rails, New Haven
making a new low record of 1855 with
weakness in other transportation
shares including Canadian Pacific.
fell over two points and Northern Pa
cific. Motor and Beet Sugar also were
reactionary.
Unsettlement in rails affected the
balance of the list for a brief period.
many early advances being surrender
ed, but renewed buying of steel and
active specialties brought about Il
partial readjustment. American Cans
advance of 2 points was simultaneous
with the publication of record earn
ings for 1916. Bethlehem Steel was
almost the only recognized war stock
to hold back. losing l 5 points. Trad
ing fell away and became more ir-
regular towards noon on selling of
shippings. Bonds were lower on
further declines in foreign issues.
Government bonds also made slight
concessions, presumably in anticipa-
ton of a new issue for emergency pur-
poses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
Brazil Has No Intention
of Provoking Conflict

Rio Jeneiro, Feb. 6. The Jornal
Do Commercio will publish Brazil s
note to Germany tomorrow, appar-
emily having received it from an Off
cial source. The note will be publish
ed after it has been sent to Berlin.
Several American countries have al
ready been informed of the attitude
of Brazil.
The Jornal says that the note will
defend with firmness the principles
of international law, the interest of
Brazil. The paper adds that the Bra
lillian government will act with pru-
dence and with no intention OF pro-
voking a conflict
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
NOTED RED CROSS
SPEAKER COMING
DR.. John Van Schaick Will
Address Public Meeting
Friday Evening

The Red Cross movement in Harris
burg will be given an impetus at a
public meeting to be held in Fahnes-
tock hall. Y. M. c. A. building, Second
and Locust streets, next Friday even
ing. at S.15 o'clock
Word was received this morning at
the headquarters of the local chapter
from the National Red Cross Society.
at Washington, that DIR. John Van
Schaick, noted Red Cross represen-
tative with experience in Europe and
America, has agreed to address the
meeting.
President E. u. Gross last night
named the following to serve on the
finance committee: David L. Tracey.
Il. S, Herman, w. NJ. Ogelsby, Robert
Mccormick, John Il. Sweeney, Wit
liam Strouse and William b. McCaIeb.
The publicity committee consists of
Il. l.. MeColgin, Wilmer e. Crow, II.
Nj. III. Wharton and Gus NJ. SteinmetZ.
The entire second floor of the Acad-
emy of Medicine, at 319 North Second
street, is being used by the women
members of the local Red Cross Chap
ter for the preparation of surgical
dressings and other supplies.
Volunteers to assist in the work are
greatly needed, and all who can find
time to help are urged by the officers
to join in the work. A committee OF
women will receive new recruits at
the rooms in the Academy of Medicine
one Mondays and Thursdays from 10
to p o'clock and from to o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
KILLS CATARRH GERMS.
Herbal Treatment That
Quickly Cures at TriHing
Cost

Catarrh is now known to be caused
by disease germs and 1t can be cured
only by an antiseptic treatment that
Will Kill the catarrh germs and soothe
and heal the irritated mucous mem
brane. Nothing else combines the
perfect degree as sntiseDtic WondeSo
oil. Apply a little of this in the nasal
passages on. going to bed and II cures
while you sleep. Then apply again in
the morning and it's curative and heal
ing effect acts all day long.
a package of antiseptic Wonderoil
costs only a trifte and Is sold by Geo. A.
Gorgas under guarantee of money back
if il fails to do all that is claimed for
IL. This is a wonderful household rem
soreness. aches and pains.-AdvertIse-
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-06
A WOMAN'S BACK
The Advice of This Harrisburg
Woman Is of Certain Value.

Many a womans back has many
aches and pains.
Ofttimes it's the kidneys fault.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills are
so effective.
Many Harrisburg women know this
Read what one has to say about il:
Mrs. Il. Il. Mcintyre, 1416 North
Third street, Harrisburg, says: Il had
been troubled for quite u while by my
kidneys. There was a dull, heavy ache
across the small of my back and in
bending or lifting, it was so weak,
could hardly straighten. l got a box
of Doan's Kidney Pills at Kennedy's
Drug Store and they entirely cured
me of the trouble. | have never no
ticed n return symptom, either"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
cured Mrs. Mcintyre. Foster Milburn
Co.. Props, Buffalo, y. Y.