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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
AUSTRIANS TRY
TO MAKE STAND
Eastern Edge OF Biansizzi Is Scene o.
One Of the Bl00dieSt Fights
of War-Russians Are
On the Run.

Rome, Aug. 29.-The Austrians
are making last desperate stand on
the eastern edge of the Biansizzi pla-
teau where one OF the bI0odiest bat
ties of the war has been raging for
three days. Capture Of the entire
plateau had already been unofticially
announced last night when a sudden
stiffening of the Hapsburg defense be-
came noticeable. 1t developed that
along the eastern extremely OF the
battlefield the Austrians are depend
ing in the supreme struggle upon a
powerful system of defense long since
prepared for just such an eventuality.
Against this last line the Italians
have been launching throughout last
night and today incessant hammer
blows. Every war office bulletin has
absolute confidence that they will be
overcome.
What may have been the forerunner
OF large scale diversion was de-
livered by the Austrians on the Tren-
tino front General Cadorna admits
that Austrian attacks in the Upper
Zebu valley succeeded in penetrating
the Italian lines. Our men hoWev-
er." he adds. "were able to occupy a
higher summit from which they keep
their old positions under fire"
New heroic deeds of Italian flyers
were recounted by the war office to-
day. No fewer than 247 machine
took part in the Biansizzi battle since
it's inceptions. More than 1000 kilo-
grams of explosives were hurled up
on Austrian batteries in the PIANO.
viva wood.
Wide Break in Austrian Line.
Washington, Aug 29.-The BiansiZzi
plateau has been cleared of Austrians.
The Austrian lines have not been
reformed. Remaining fortified posi-
lions have been developed. The way
to Trieste-and beyond is open. A
bite ten miles deep and twenty miles
wide has been nipped from the Aus
TRAN line.
That is the summary of General Ca
norna's great drive received at the
italian embassy here today. The dis
patch contained details, of the battle
glowing with inspiration.
Italian bands played the Italian
hymns as the troops swept forward
to the assault They brought upon
themselves a shower of Austrian as
phyxiating shells-but the gallant
mus icians never stopped playing until
the heights had been won.
The attack on Monte Santa was
made from three sides. Three great
bodies of troops were employed. To
each was committed one of the col
ors of the Italian flag, a red, green
and a white. The three pieces were
united and flung to the breezes only
when all the victorious troops had
reached the summit.
Austria Acknowledges Defeat.
The Austrian official statement of
August 20 admits the defeat, attrib-
uting it to the numerical superiority
of the Italians. But the Austrian pa
pers are quoted in Rome as taking
very gloomy view of the whole situa-
ton.
The Neue Freie Presses of Vienna,
is quoted as follows:
There is no need to do as the os-
triches do. The Italian offensive has
been successful and if this success is
extended our defense will be in very
grave danger"
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01

at Jones School House.
Miss Verde Woodall and little
daughter of Texarkana are the guests
this week of the formers, sister. Mrs
Virgal Derryberry.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure
=. W. GROVES signature on each box. SOC.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Flags Fraternal.
fM,nna Irving in Leslie's).

(Minna Irving in Leslies). The lilies of France have broken, Her roses are trampled and dead. Her violets under the mosses Are drowned in a river of red, Her woods have been felled In the
 battles, Her fields are all planted with graves, And a desert of dark desolation Extends where the tricolor waves. But over the ocean Old Glory Is speeding to save, and behold! From the oak of its flagstaff new for
 ests Will spring on the roots of the old From it's stripes the red roses will
 blossom,
 From it's stars the white lilies will
 blow, From it's blue of the regions celestial Violets will follow the snow. Hail! to the banners fraternal Streaming unfadingly bright, Splendor supreme of the morning. Star-spangled sheen of the night, Flying unconquered together, Colors eternally three, Blue, white and red of the tricolo-, Red, white and blue of the free.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

called for examination does not slip by unnoticed for he may receive no notification.
 While notices will be mailed, there is always the danger of error and registrants are advised not to wait for formal notification, but to go on their own volition to the local boards and learn what must be done.
 From now on, the burden of re- sponsibility s'placed on the shoulders of the registrants. It is for them to see that the Selective Draft Law works no injustice. It was born in a spirit of fairness, it can be carried to successful completion by co-operation of all men effected by it's provisions, The duty of each man is clearly stated: Get in touch with the local boards.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
CANNING CLUB HOURS.

es which will be held in the Prevoca- tional Grammar school has heen an- nounced as follows: Every Monday afternoon at 2 evening at '; Wednes- day morning at g. tons will be given Thursday p. m. at 2 and Friday evening at T. Beets and peas will be canned and string beans put down in salt this week. Mate rial will be furnished unless those at tending wish to bring their own.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS
 IN CHAOTIC STATE
(Continued From First Page).,

chine guns have been recovered. The majority of revolvers were obtained at the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul where cases just arrived from Amer lea had been broken open. According to the Russkia Volta about a third of the arms stolen since the outbreak have been accounted for. Several carts with shells were stopped on the banks of the Neva. The military au- thorities knew nothing about them. The drivers were arrested and the carts taken to the arsenal
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Naval Heroes.
(New York .World)

(New York World).
 Standing Ion the burning deck whence all but them had fed," the American' naval gunners of the mer- chant ship Moreni put up q fight against German submarine which adds another proud narrative to the records of the United States Navy for this year. Nor should there ever be separable from the story the gal lantry of the U-boat commander In frankly expressing his admiration of their conduct. If the truth were known, would it not be that he was equally expressing his relief il being able to fight fighting men instead of from ambush sending women and children and unarmed men to the bottom?
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
THE WAY IS CLEAR.

vsome time this week the two local
 emption boards will begin the work examining candidates for the new
 ional army under the selective
 EAft law Registrants will be sum-
 oned as soon as the two boards re- Eve from Washington the certified [snfes of the drawing which took lace Friday.
 eWhen the two boards here have
 ade up the lists of those who are lble for service under the draft, ,ttce will be sent through the mails
 the men wanted for examination. certain number will be ordered to spear before the board each day [atil New Britain's quota, 513, has sen filled Within five days after btce has been received in each in- Nidual case the candidate must put
 an appearance before the board.
 laims for exemption must be filed kthin seven days after the mailing of kfices. Provost Marshal General b6wder has issued a bulletin con-
 lining instructions for the regis
 ants of June 5, which should be ,ad carefully by all concerned. First, the registrant must find out Ee location of the local exemption bard that has his card. He can find
  Is house, from the nearest police sta- on or from lists published by news
 ipers.
 At the office of his local exemption
 pard he will find a list of the regis
 Mnts in the district. each with his I'd ink serial number. This number pt1on card when he registered. It the number which determines, by ! position in the draft at Washing h, when its owner shall report for kamination.
 The order in which his number is avn in Washington, can be ascer- ined from newspapers and from lists t1sted in the offices of local exemp-
 on boards. The registrant if his lmber falls within those listed in the -st call, must apply to the local ex- board at. once for the ap- 3sroximate date of his examination. }@e must see to 1t that the date on
 hich those bearing his number are
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
THE HONOR RonL

S1A few days the young men eeween the ages of twenty-one and yarty-one. selected for duty in the tw National Army, will be ordered report before the examination 3axds- Those accepted will be
 aCed in the ranks and a complete |pord of their names and addresses |1pt by the War Department at Wash ton. Each man selected in this " will be definitely placed as a re-
 it from New Britain.
 4efore the selective draft went into
 ea<ton there were many who
 aed the army and the navy and the kt3onal guard from this city; but Sno of, these young men went to
 rtcord to enlist and have been aced as coming from Hartford. For }e purpose of keeping the record kasg1t the Herald will print a. com
 ste nst of all those who are now in to service. This can only be done f1SQ0xV ID a. u0d1 y A00ROAASO SO SAAO
 mpatgn now under way. Blanks |hich appear in another part of the lper from day to day should be filled kt end returned to this office. Other ITS the list cannot be presented.
 Mounting those who have gone to the [at of the colors, and those who will B placed in the ranks of the new Htional army within the next month. |bw Britain will have done it's share \ helping Uncle Sam make the world He for democracy. There will be mewhere near one thousand men |jM boys from this town in uniform 2ore the preparations are over. Out
 a population of less than 60.00o 1t is a noteworthy achievement. We |.ould, in honor, keep 9 correct list \ ell those who serve the nation at |Jis time.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
AUTOS IN COLLISION.

lAutomobile driven by William P. McAllister of 156 Burnside avenue, Meriden, and M. B. Taylor of 293 South Main street collided at the cor ner of Elm and Church street yes- terday morning. Inability to see each other approaching IS said to be the cause of the accident. Both au- tomobiles were damaged, but no one was injured and no arrest was made
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
S1.OOO FACTORY FIRE.

Fire at the Stanley Works carpen- ter's shop on Myrtle street did about S1,00O damage Saturday night. A still alarm was sent in to Engine company No. 4 and the factory de- partment was called out by the shops whistle. With the aid of the auto matic sprinkler system installed in the building, the fire was extin- guished.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

stallation of officers this evening at Jr. O. U. A M. hall, Hungerford Court The supreme deputy. Mrs. Mothby q New Haven will officiate Leading Stat lodge, No. 23, of New Britain, Star of Golden, No. 19, of Southington and others to be present. All members are requested to attend at o'clock. Refreshments will be served.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
WOMAN OVERCOME BY HEAT.

Mrs. Pondorff, a woman about 70 years old, was overcome by the heat yesterday afternoon at the corner of High and Broad streets She fell to the sidewalk and injured her leg by the fall Policeman Frank English was notified and he had the woman taken to her home, 47 Chestnut street. in the police ambulance.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
FRATERNAL NEWS
Ladies' Auxiliary, U S. W. V.

Mrs. Adeline Davis will entertain the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, U. s. w. ", and their friends Tuesday afternoon at G. A. R. hall from 2 to o'clock.
 The regular meeting of the auxiliary will be held Tuesday evening at G. A. R. hall at 8 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
IoEBERGs COMING SOUTH.

Boston, July 23.-Icebergs havf Arctic pack and drift southward in thu Atlantic. A steamer which arrived from European port yesterday reg ported that berg estimated to be 100 feet high and at least 300 feet long with several jagged peaks. was sighted off Cape Race, N. F.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Explaining His Case.
(Kansas City Journal

(KansaS City Journal.) You don't like me- she simpered. ''Yes; I do.'
 Your liking doesn't seem very strong"
 ''It may suffer through comparison. Nobody could ever like you as well as you like yourself
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
TRY FOR LIEUTENANT.

Fort Sheridan, Ills, July 23-Thres hundred men at the reserve officers Illinois and Wisconsin today present- ed themselves for medical examina< tions for provisional second lteuten4 antcies in the regular army.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
His Seif-Denial.
(Wa shington Star. ]

Washington Star.)
 Are you setting an example of heroism and self denial such as the country now demands?''
 ''I haven't done anything exactly in the line of heroism,'' admitted Senator Sorghum. But I've scored on self denial. I haven't made a long speech in six weeks"
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Sir Francis Drake Lodge, No. 42e.

Sir Francis Drake lodge, No. 429, will meet Thursday evening at 7:30. After a short business session the lodge will adjourn to the banquet hall to celebrate it's 18th anniversary with a banquet at which there will be some fluent speakers and good singers.
 The committee requests that all members be present at o'clock sharp as the banquet will start as soon after as possible.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Not BigOted.

(Richmond Times-Dispatch.)
 Grubbs-Does old squeezem really believe that honesty is the best policy? Stubbs-He may; but If he does, he also believes he can get along in his own business with a cheaper variety of insurance.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Recording a Vanishing Custom.

Birmingham Age-Herald.)
 Whats going on here?'
 Two Southern Colonels are drink ing mint juleps on the veranda Of on antebellum home''
 "But why the photographer
 That's a moving picture man. He's taking a reel to preserve as a his toric record of a social observance in the South that is doomed to extinc- tion."
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

was wont to remark. "one never does know. does one?" And that's about the way the political situation between the two Georges in New Britain now stands, With Speaker Healy 1t Is another thing.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Obstacles. Gifa \

Cooper-Why has the great Ameri- can novel never been written?
 Webster-Because when an Ameri- can possesses sufficient comprehension of American life and the necessary faculty of expression to write such a novel he becomes a promoter or goes into politics.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

When the final victory is won, France and America can hold a two weeks eeleheation-~-from the 4th to the lath of July,--Washington Post.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Wisdom Only Book Deep.

Isn't she 8 beauty"
 She has more beauty than sense. my boy"
 That's all right. When ! want wisdom can read the encyclopedia" Kansas City Journal.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

Who still says there Is a scarcity of 6yeas Lock at the prevailing neck- tiea.-=AlhanS Journal,
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

The effort will be to make our re- sources go as far us possible, and to go to the people that ought to have them,~tnaianapoli News.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
SHORTAGE OF MEN.

The water department, which be- gan today to install a new water main in West End avenue, is badly handi- capped by a shortage of men. Four of the laborers have left their jobs, leaving only four men working.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

It takes Argentina a long time to set, mad enough to fight, but maybo she'll make up for Il when she gets her coat eff,=-Manehester Union.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Her Quandary.
(Boston Transcript. )

(Boston Transcript.) Nell-Oh, dear, I'm in such quan- dary.
 Bell-What is it? Nell-Jack promises to stop drink ing if marry him and Tom threatens to begin if I don't.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Worthy Temple, Pythian Sisters.

The usual bi-weekly meeting will be held this evening in Electric hall at 8 o'clock Installation of officers will be held and semi-annual reports will be received. After the business session a social hour will be held and refresh ments served.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

Prevention of any of our supplies becoming available, either ,directly or indirectly. to feed the enemy ls of prime and fundamental impor- tance,---St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

Star of Good Will Lodge.
 Star of Good Will lodge, No. 90, s. of B., will have its semi-annual in-
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

There are no points in the com- 1ass on tho chart of true patriot '1xn.
 ROBERT c. WINTHROP.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
FACrS AND RANCHES.

The Windsor ttea are good enough for Gearge,-New York sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Enter Legs First.

If you would spend few minutes on board tank you must have your steel helmet with you and your gas mask carefully encased in it's water proof bag, ready for emergency. Climbing through the manhole re- quires little knack of it's own. Legs first is the approved technique, al- though to the novice there appear good grounds for believing that the reverse process might be just as sat- isfactory. Legs first, one is in a dan- ger of placing foot or leathr- clad ankle against a hot engine case, with painful results. But with care this can be avoided, and a landing made just beside the starboard gun.
 Everything is spic and span, shin ing with abundance of oil, but no superhuous luxuries of brass or nickel to take away the grimness of gray black armor plate which obtrudes everywhere. As in a battleship the preferential position from the point of view of safety is given to the en- zines. They lie just above the floor, stretching in longitudinal position through the center of the craft, while shafts and cranks run under special armor casing at the back to the cams which operate the caterpillars and the big push wheel at the rear
 The painting of the tanks is 8 great pastime in the tank encamp- ment. Modern protestive coloring of battlefield weapons offers wide field for the development of the cubist art, and the decorative appearance of tank going into battle suggests that some painter who, all his life had specialized in barber poles, had sud- denly gone amuck with paint brush and color pot
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

Paris France. celebrates the Fall of the Rastille, and Montreal, F. Q', would like to celebrate the Fall or the. Borden Government.-Toro Telegram. M
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
Britain Herald.

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY. proprietora.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

Doe4 dA4fy teuaday ,sxcepted> at &:1b p. na.. AA 2eFAld Building. S7 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

Michaelis has distinction. There is no von before his name. But no" he is in office he will acquire ms von Ludendorff has.-Syracuse Fost- Standard.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

There are more ways than one to kill a cat, more ways than one to sl- lence even a Harden. All the des- perate government did was to invoke the Auxiliary Civil Service law. liar den has now been assigned to duty as a military clerk.-Taunton Ga Zette.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

Many a man who a year ago uluh know an aphid from trllopl1e IS learning that the former IS prePar ing, to invade the potato forest, Whlle the latter sleeps forever on the shelves of the museum. Keep on snravinp-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

One beautiful $48 chartreuse,
 Yo San embroidered silk sport
 Suit, size 36, t ......... .$29 One $75 very handsome tan,
 poiret twill, tailor made Suit. A new long coat style, size A, at ................ .$28 One $76 stylish wisteria burella cloth Suit with French flannel striped skirt to match, at $29
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23
LIFE 0N TANKS IS
 NO HOLIDAY PICNIC
Grim Business PredominateS Among Crew of Land Warships

British Headquarters in France, June 8, (By maiD Under the shel- ter of a green ridge of shell-pocked farm land about 15 miles behind the present front line trenches, one may come upon the encampment of the tanks. The parade ground is like a distorted page from Gulliver,-Liln- putan men at play with Brobdienaeian toys.
 A dozen of the monsters are lying stretched out in the warm afternoon sun being combed and oiled and secured by their industrious atten- dants, who are like mere meddling pygmies by the side of the great steel steeds. Over at the edge of the parade, where the level ground breaks up into ridges and hillocks two or three of the big iron horses are being put through their paces,
 Grunting and puffing ,creakine and complaining, they move along with the easy stride of the story-book giants, but with the cumbersome gait of hugh muscle-bound turtle, house on back. But nothing discomposes them in their grumbling advance. They mount terrace five feet high with the same clumsy nonchalance that they negotiate a mole hill, and the steady pace of their caterpillers is unchanged whether climbing up a steep slope or clattering blunderingly along the level.
 The job of tank man is not a pleasure. The interior is not built for | comfort. It is crowded with ma chinery and guns and arlnor and in motion the deck sways and bucks like that of little torpedo boat in a storm. AY-~. {~ I,
 vent danger of receiving a sound humping if one is too tall. Men for tanks are picked for small stature and slender bulk. They must be tough as nails but occupy no unnecessary space. A fat man would stick in the man. hole, which is alike entrance and exit; a tall man would have to spend his time in a stopping position which would interfere not only with his own efficiency but with that of everybody else on board.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

$49, $55, $89 AND $75 SUITS AT $29. COMPARATIVE PRICES ARE THE ORIGINAL PRICES AT WHICH THESE SUITS WE'RE SOLD.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

l4AreA A& tAe rost once at New Britain
 E n eacond Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

One $55 handsome rose colored
 silk pongee tailor made Suit, roman stripe trimmed, size SS, at S2o One $49 very stunning Suit of Khaki Kool silk, size 3S, coat is chartruese with skirt geo. metrical figure to match. at ........... ........ S28
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

One swagger $69 English frock
 coat, tailor made Suit of gold
 color cheviot, skirt with deep yoke belt, size 40, at ....$29 One 965 Peldn blue khaki kool suit with contrasting skirt with oriental designs to match coat, size S8, at ..$20
New Britain herald., 1917-07-23

One $55 Handsome Colored silk Pom
 gee Tailor Made Suit, Roman stripe trimmed, size s8, at ........ .429.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-28
STOCK MARKET
FALLS FLAT

NEW YORK. ApHii Is The y 80.
York Evening Sun financial re'ie"
Friday said: 49,,
rpyering movement. which attained
A. considerable proportions yester-
asy and The day before. lefL today
recurities market fiat and uninter-
ssting. Trading was restricted ana
net price changes, with sucn .ie~
exceptions as the Chemical Cotton
OIL, Virginia Iron, Coal a CoAe,
Great Northern ore. and so on an Oh
which were strong, were haliV"
md without significance
"Wall-st. 81 waiting ro see "sa'
tho government tax program VII
call for.
THE late trading was quiet ana
the general level practically un
changed Bonds were in some~ ha'
betier demand Call money was
quoted at . IA per cent. Time funds
were unchanged. Currency move
ments indicated a loss IN cash by
The banks Of nearly 100000