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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
WILL OFFER PRIZES
"'hm""d Education Association IL,
rh""urnS" Hnck-Nard Garden
Ing by Pupils.

INC monthly meeting OF tn. cxccu-
i've committee OF the Richmond Edu-
cational Association took place We'd
hcsday nj 81. Paurs parish hons. in
we once OF Rev. w. Russell Bowie. ID
~ VINO is president of the associa
,'oil. Encouraging reports We're made
by chairmcn OF the various com,ni,
ices engaged III the numerous activities
!" "h'Sh Inc association is Interested.
oh the motion OF Airs o. Harvey
clarke, tn. sum Of $In0 was arnrn
priated TO the running EXPENSES of
Richmond Training Schoo! in r.cor
milton OF the public service rendered in
giving nine Scholarships for tn. b.nc
III OF John Marshall High school grad
yates.
Interest was shown in backward
movement, and $50 was voted TO he
given III prizes To the children having
best gardens by June
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
FIFTEENTH YEAR
IN VIRGINIA

In the twenty-five years that he has
devoted to his chosen profession.
Charles Lincoln Smith has confined
himself almost exclusively to muscu-
lar deficiencies of the human eye For
the past twenty years he had depend
ed solely upon his own method and
prescription glasses for his results,
Many of his bcneficiaries have been
VirSinianS. In fact, Charles Lincoln
smith has given more of his time to
Richmond and Virginia than to any
other one section of the country. this
being his fifteenth year here His pa
irons arc to be found among the best
families OF the city and State. on,
generation followed the other ms tho
years roll on. AS many Az three gen
erations i'm one family have benefited
ny ms hethod. NO guarantee Is neccs-
Sary when he takes "A case Thc marc
acceptance being sufficient assurance
OF ultimate recovery. Absolute rrasn
or MS profession is the reason for
CHARLES Lincoln Sitmh's unprecedented
success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
BRAVE U-BOATS FOR JOBS
Tw" Rockingham Boys HIVE Arrived
Snfciy at bristol. England, Ac-
c0rtilnE to McssnEe.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
tiAitRlSONBUItG. VA. March IL
TWO Rockingham boys have braved the
danger of C-boats and arrived safe at
Bristol. England. on February J. tho
same day on which Germany inauEu-
rated her unrestricted submarine war
fare. George Hanger and Clarence
Johnson. of Bridgcwntcr, sailed on a
British cattle boat from Newport News
passing through the barred zone while
Germany was sinking everything in
sight. G. NJ. Hanger has received Il
message announcing the arrival Of
both boys. They We're probably the
first Nirginians to go through the
barred zone after ruthless operations
We're begun by Germany. Tie boys
We're in Richmond and heard that they
could get Jobs on the British frcightcr
Berwick l..w
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

This Is II historical point. II was from
this hill that the Federal army fired
on Fredericksburg, and Murye's Height,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
FOR MOUNTAIN ROADS
Tennessee County Votes bend issue OF
S1ao.n'h'-t ",ninisSioncrS Co-0pcrat-
Ing With E'c,lcrnl Governments

BRISTOL. March l7.-conGrcsSlnan
Scils's homo county. Washington. in
East Tennessee. to-day voted by more
Than 800 majority for Il road bond is
Hu" OF S1"o,""o. Johnson County has
taken similar action, and the county
commissioners are TO join the Federal
government in an approaching move
mcnt Ia construct highways through
mountain lands in this region recently
McuMirnd hN thn EoNcrnmcnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

Roppahannock River. formerly occu-
pied by the late Misses Fannie and
Mary Scott. The farm consists of 272
acres, and sold for $4,000. Mr. Wal
lace will improve the property and
move there next summer with his
family. TO make II his permanent home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

Mary Oliver. colorcd. charged with
stealing from tho store Of II. and t..
Mittlcdorfcr on Broad street. WAS
convicted yesterday in the Hastings
Court. the jury bringing in Il verdict
% fifteen days i'll Jail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
Called From City.
inRtoIf.

announced 20 make AN address at the
9Catholic Womans Club ON Tuesday
has been uneXpcctcdly called from the
city, and the lecture has been inden-
lDitely DOsipon.I.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
HOME WHERE LINCOLN STOOD
Merchant VIII Build House on Historic
Spot Whence Fcdcrnis Fired
rt.,lS

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. March u.
Michael Wallace. merchant Of
Frederick sburE. has purchased Of w. {.
seldom. of Baltimore. the farm on
stafford Heights. Stafford County,
nearly opposite Fredericksburg on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

Rooms Nos loo-1Ol-lO2 Murphy Hotel
Annex. at Eighth and Broad SITS
fiEhth street entrance: take elevator
consolidation free between the huurs
of 10 y. NJ. and l.. M-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
ONCE DOCCED DEFENSE
OF GERMANS NOW FLIGHT
British Tommies Watch Shrapn"l
Burst on Routed Teutons' Heels.
English Are Rejoicing.
KAISER WITHDRAWING IN WEST
Pioneer Battalions Are FlinginE
Roads and Railways Across No
Mans Land, nS Germans Retreat
~ With But Little Protest.

tstaE corresrondcrt OF Associated rr"ss.1
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
q FVtANCE. March IL (via London,
& March 17l.-The retreat OF the Ger
q mans in the Ancrc and Sommc region
j continues To give tho zest OF movement
{ to tho war IN the west.
s Substantial progress was made by
the allies in the battles OF the Sommc
7 last summer and autumn. hut after the
i Initial forward sweep, tho lighting be-
came so bittor and the resistance so
dogged that the advance could he
3 counted almost by feet. Recently tho
/, onward movement has been rcckoned
{ in miles. and It is strange 10 see field
fortresses that last year cost thousands
) of German lives To defend. now yield
within a few hours after tho British
"hcavies' have begun TO pour out their
torrent of high explosives
The forward movement OF the British
on 80 wide front has brought into
play all the machinery OF motion in
warfare. Roads seem TO spring up
overnight in most unexpected places
Railways have audaciously flung them
selves forward. regardless OF mud and
shell holes
Road building has called into play
all the ingenuity Of pioneer battalinns
Road material is scarce in the stricken
wilderness Of No Mans; Land, hut tho
refuse OF battle often serves tho pur-
pose during the first hours Of now
forward movement. Broken rifles, bits
of clothing. fragments Of shells and
occasionally few shells themselves
that fail to explode are used In the
Foundation OF the now paths
BRITISH TROOPS REvEL
IN JOY OF ADVANCE
The British troops are revealing in
tho JOY OF occupying high ground
They arc now on the Sommc crest. and
Bapaume and the country cast lie on
"a slope that gradually desccnds all the
way to the French border
" 1t is possible now to sit in tho open
with group Of resting Tommics on
the remnants Of duGout and watch
the British shells drop into tho German
lines. sec the shrapnel break with a red
flash and white pun Of smoke Just
above the opposing trenches. and note
the heavier high-eXplosive shells burst
into haring fountains of blnckcncd
earth and flying debris. Occa sionully
protesting shell will come from the
Germans. but tho roar Of the British
guns Is SO great that the noise Of the
intruder is scarcely noticed
inc earth is continuing mass Of
shell cratcrs. most OF them ovcrlappinC
or separated by less than n ward Of
upturned soil. Tn" fresh fallen Ger
man dead have mostly been carried
away and buried In secluded hollows.
! but now and again an exploding shell
: lncarths bits of skeletons, stray hands.
stray feet and stray skulls. The shell
&holes gather CHASTITY little battle field
3 refuse, half submerged in pools of
water that are often green, hut more
often dull with tcil-tale rcd.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16
COUNTY JUDGESHIP OF WASH
 INGTON COUNTY.

Replying to the question as to whether l will be a candidate for County Judge, will say that l am ser iously considering the matter, and the probability is, will make the race.
 I appreciate the great responsibil- ities of the office and the compliment of those who believe I have the abil- ity to meet the requirements of the position. 1 am no politician, and therefore have no political pull," but believe the vast majority of voters have no selfish interest, except to se- feet the man for this very important position who will give them the most efficient service as their public serv- ant. Asking your unbiasted consider ation to that end, that 1 may later more intelligently consider my course in the matter, am,
 Most Respectfully,
 A. L. Trent
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16
WOODLAWN.

Mrs. Lucy Ritter, who has been here visiting among relatives and friends, has returned to her home in Kansas.
 David Gray and family moved to their new home which was purchased from Henry Burnett, one day last week.
 Mrs. Belle Hile and little son, Her man, of Kansas City are now visiting at Mrs. lilies parents, Uncle Bob and Aunt Susan Ford.
 The young twin sons of MT. and Mrs. Charles Lynch have been chrlsten ed Dayle and Vayle. The little fel- lows are doing nicely.
 Some from this locality attended the party which was given for the evap- orator hands at the home of Sam Sul- livan. A nice time was reported.
 Mrs. Minnie Vandiver had quite a severe attack of sickness few nights ago but a physician was quickly sum- moned and she is now able to be out again.
 Medea failed to send in the usual items recently on account of the ill- ness and death of her dear father, whose obituary appeared in last is sue of The News.
 The Rev. Tucker and wife of Green Forest have been guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McCork1e but the vis-
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16

it ended last Friday and they return ed to their home.
 Mrs Carrie Humphrey, Who has been sick for so long. is now reported to be doing nicely She is at her home now and is able to= be Up the greater part of the time.
 Miss Nisia Fanatic of T6nttoWn. who has =been=o =a =two-Weeks visit with her sister in Fts Smith, has re turned and was guest of Medea $ last Sunday afternoon. She was ac- eompanied by Mr Carl FomielIi.
 Uncle John Mustaih and wife, also his daughter Beeca. al of whom have been oa the sick list recently, were able to take a trip last Sunyay Bob Mustain of Elm SPrings, came down after them with his machine and taeg spent the day at his home.
 The business of buying and selline cars has been pretty brisk in tals To- eality the past few weeks. Mr- Higas has purchased new machine hlle George Haney and T MeNas- Ter have purchased machines that nave been in use some.
 ! quiet little welding took place last Saturday afternoon when Charley Bonham and Miss Dolly Thompson drove over to R. Browns and he said the words which made them man and wife. Both are respected young peo- pie, the groom being the oldest son of Mir. and Mrs. Tim Bonham and the bride the youngest daughter of MT and Mrs. Sterling Thompson. Both have spent the greater part of their lives, if not their entire lives, in the community where they now live and are industrious young folks and their trends wish for them only the bright est and best, the roses without the thorns, throughout their entire mar ried lives
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16
many bushels he threshed.


 There were not very many at Sun day School last Sunday as the day was a little cold and rained some. The rural churches gave Rev. Civ ems, their pastor, a surprise dinner on Wednesday. the 1zth, this week. Uncle Andy Edwards died at the Benton county poor farm last week. He formerly lived in Cave Springs. Uncle Ed Peercy returned home from Colorado last week from . visit to his children. He said it showed up there and was cold.
 Claud Murdock was called to Ben tonville one day last week to be ex- amined for military service. He pass ed, but claimed exemption and George Hendrix also was examined but failed to pass.
 John Penn.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16
CANE HILL.

W. D. Moore of Prairie Grove trans acted business here Thursday.
 Miss Sallie McCoiloch of Lincoln Is visiting in Cane Hill this week.
 Harve Huffman of> Evansville was doing business with our merchants Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs. j. 4. Miller and son Wardlow visited Mr Miller's mother north of Lincoln last Sunday.
 Agent Singleton of Westville drove over with land buyer last Thurs day He showed him his place only and returned. We did not learn if there was deal made.
 Mrs. Gather returned home last week after spending some time at the Synod at Glarksville anu visiting friends there, at Ft. Smith and other places. She reports good time.
 Miss Ellen Moore, who is attend i ing Commercial School in Musko- gee, spent few days with home folks last week She took Civil Service examination atFayetteville last week.
 Mr. Shell and family of Armada, Crawford County. arrived here Thurs day of last week and remained over Sunday with J. C. Taylor and family. Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Taylor are sis ters.
 W.E. Cox, south of nere, was here Thursday and spent the day with J. 4 Miller. He was returning from Fay etteville where he had been to hear Mr. Taft. Sam Hodges was also . visitor at =Miller's that day.
 Mrs. Mcknight and family started for Bennington, Okla. last Thursday Prof. Mcknight is superintendent oi schools at that place and wen. some time ago, but as that is some distance south of here the family did not go un Eil tEe weather was cooler and the liability of being sick lesseae3.
 Several from here. went out to Lin- eoln last week to see and hear short talk from ex-President Taft. Those who went were well pleased with what he had to say. Some went on to Fay etteville to hear him there. There would have been a good crowd oGt sa see and hear him at Lincoln had :. been known that he was going to De there.
 i new corporation mas been organ izcd in Cane fill z. J.Allea, CT Kirby, J. T. Edmiston and Joe Marsh are the principal subscribers. This organization was made for the pur- pose of buying a '.possum' dog which they did Just what the stoekis valu- ed at we have not learned. The dog, however has been purchased and a trial trip has been made which proved l to be satisfactory to the company.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16

county have all closed for this season.
 We are needing rain very badly on the wheat and rye that has been sown.
 Mrs. !. Sturdivant of near Spring dale visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Reed Hubbard.
 Luther Rife threshed his clover crop Monday We did not1earn how
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16
Let's Not Be SIackers

4 St. Louis man has invented col Iapsible rowboat, as if those things weren't dangerous enough as they are
 ----a-- a---
 There are times when one Is inelin- cd to the view that writing history and making it are two different things E If man is crazy and doesn't know tit is #beeausehe has no wife to tell him. 4 pretty girl is apt to be less in- eeresting than the bank account of q hameiy maid.
 
 If jumping at conclusions were nhy- seal culture most women would be athletes.
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The Springdale news., 1917-11-16
OSAGE.

Ben Wilson built new smoke house last week.
 Mrs. Rogers is recovering from a spell of typhoid fever.
 We have had several nice warm days for the time of year.
 The eyaporaters of this part of the
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16

Sprngdae will do her part All business houses have agreed to close at D. Friday to attend the M. c. A. Mass Meeting at 73O D. Rev M. Schwedler of Chca 20 working under the International Committee of the Y NJ C. A. will address the meeting. Mir. Schwedler will speak from first hand knowledge of this work He has been in France and worked among the boys in the trenches Come and hear him. Let's don't be slackers.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-16

If it happened it's in Tie News !"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
TENSITY NOW
LESS EXTREME
lAssocafed Press hy Federa Wireless

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal WireessJ
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 5-EHdently
hoping for peace, but taking steps to prepare the
country for war, President Wilson appealed to
Congress today to act quickly in disposing Of rou-
zine matters. He asks early action appropria-
tons, and other pending legislation to clear the
decks for action to meet eventualities.
He wants Congress to:be ready to act, if neces-
sary for him to address the houses to ask for au-
thory to use the resources of the United States for
the protection of American ships and lives on law
full errands on the high seas
The safe arrival of American ships in England
has brought relief from the tensity that has pre-
vailed. sss
Officials here are still hoping that Germany
will not violate her pledges despite her threat in
the recent note.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
sight JAPANESE
WARSHIP CLOSE to-
OAHU IS REPORT
Passengers Arriving This Morn
ing Tell of Vessel Believed
to Be one of Squadron Sail
ing East From Japan

A squadron Of sJaY6nese cruisers is
now cruising il Hawaiian waters &C
cording to thefnbrmation brought by
one of the pfsSengers on the Shinyo
Maru which Mrived this morning in
Honolulu.
One OF the passengers on the steam,
er went on deck carly this morning,
and accompanied later by other pas
sengers saw the outline of a vessel
steaming between Kauai and Oahu,
As the ship drew nearer the passen-
gers discovered that she was a war.
ship and later it was learned that this
was one of the cruisers which are
now on their way to Vancouver
Japanese residents of Honolulu
state that the Tokiwa, Iwata and
Nisshin left Japan some time ago
for Vancouver, and it was believed
that they were after German raider
in the Pacific. According to a promi-
nent Japanese it is thought that the
Japanese navy department after hear
ing of the break with the United
States and Germany ordered the three
cruisers to Honolulu to protect Japa-
nese shipping.
1t is the belief in Japanese circles
that the three cruisers were ready to
protect the Nippon Maru, which left
Hanolaia yesterday, and the Shinyo
Maru, now iR port, in case the Geier
made an attempt to leave Honolulu
harbor.
There have been a number of ru-
mors that Japanese warships were in
the vicinity.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
U. S TROOPS NOW
OFF MEXICAN SOIL
Associated Press by Federal wirelessj

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirelessj.
!. COLUMBUS, ". Mex, Feb. ). =
Gen. Pershing, commanding the Am
erican punitive expedition which has
been on Mexican soil for many
months, rode out of Mexico at 10
this morning at the head of 10000
men. He saluted the guards at the
gate as he crossed the line.
Ell PASO, Tex, FEB. 3.-The first
practise among u. S. regulars here
of European trench warfare and the
throwing of .hand-grenades resulted
in 1st Sgt. Theaslack losing his hand.
Fvt Albright received an injury from
which he may die, due to the unex-
pected explosion of a grenade
HOUSTON, Tex, Feb. 5.-The Ne
braska national guardsmen, returning
today to be mustered out, have been
ordered to continue mobilization here
awaiting further orders.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
rAssoeia..d Pies. b, Cable;

LONDON, Eng, Feb. Sit is officially an
nounced that the British steamer Eavestone has
been sunk and that an American, William Wallace
of Baltimore a member of the crew, has been
killed.
He was killed in the shelling of the boats as
they were leaving the sinking steamer. The Off
cial announcement says that the survivors report
that the ship was sunk by shell FIRE of German
submarine and that the crew was abandoned by
the submarine that shelled the boats in which they
had taken refuge.
The shelling killed the captain and three sea-
men and wounded the second mate, according to
the report Of the survivors. s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
Striking Features Of Local News

German sunboat eer and collier oeun taken to Pearl Harb in
by immigration officials at station
and Locksun
U. various r.s Z .s:
reservists
ehantnen depends action taken BY immigration officials
o'clock
men to visits HarboE
possible
d + 4 .
lWlei
to
grounds purposes;
military. j 4 !.
Arriving passenger Japanese cruisers
Kauai. -t
censorship strict
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
NO interference
FOR GERMAN FIRMS

1t was emphatically asserted by the
u. s. attorneys office today that
should war be declared between the
United States and Germany there will
be little or no Interference with the
business of any German firms in the
territory, other, perhaps, than the en-
forcement of certain necessary re-
strictions.
1t was pointed out that German
merchants in London were allowed to
continue business under certain re-
strietions after the outbreak of the
European war.
German firms here would have GER
tain rights which are controlled by
treaties in times of war, the attorneys
office further explains. However. IT
is pointed out that, in the event Of
war, no able-bodied Germans would
be allowed to leave the islands.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
Divers Bring UP
GE|ER MACHINERY

That a diver WAS sent down to in.
spect the bottom Eva of Pier I this
morning. where the Geier had been
lying, and found a large quantity OF
machinery, vas the Information re.
ceiyed from men along the water.
front.
1t was also learned that the water
about Naval Slip 2 was searched by
a diver. The cruiser st. Louis came
in for bunkers at 2 clock and it is
believed that the diver was sent down
to make sure that no mines had been
laid. sa -
The bottom near Pier Z, it is said,
was covered with all kinds of ma
chinery, evidently thrown overheard
from the German boats 1t is also un-
derstood that other things were found
but the exact nature could not be
learned: -. .-,-.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
Germany Refuses to
Modify U-Boaf War

(The following news reached Honolulu shortly
after this morning and was released by the cen
sor at 80. Later news is expected at any time.)
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)
BERLIN, Germany, Feb. 5.-A peaceful con-
tinuance of relations between Germany and the
United States after the departure of the respective
embassies, in the sense indicated by President
Wilson in his address, appears slight
It Is stated positively that the political order to
conduct the submarine campaign cannot be modi-
fled
The German determination to enforce the
order is absolutes and final.
Ambassador Gerard has practically decided to
return home from'a Spanish port.
It is not known who will represent the United
States in Berlin
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-05
N. Y. Stocks
Going Up

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless)
<<<k = ~ =
4 NEW YORK, N. ", Feb. S. 4
4 Wall street began today In
more serious mood than at any
4 time since the beginning Of the 4
+ war. The attendance at the I
= Stock Exchange session, ia spite 4
= Of a heavy storm, was larger than
= for many days. The tone Of the
= opening minutes was strong with
= gains Of from one to four points I
y in SmeIters, Lackawanna Steel
= and Utah Copper. United Steel 4
\ made an initial gain Of two 4
= points. Bethlehem (old) rose is 4
= points, while Bethlehem (new) 4
y was off three points. 4
= y y =
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SENATE RIDES OVER
PRESIDENTS VETO

.tAssOeiated Press by Federal wirelessN
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. =
The senate today by a vote of - to
19 repassed the immigration biH Dyer
the Presidents veto. The bill fEas re-
passed still containing the fliterdcv
test" provision. despite wtrnipg by
the secretary of state that such N<iSn
might disturb amicable relations be-
tween the United States and japan