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The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
Its My
Standby
for a
Cold.

The Honeymoon.
He-Honey. you have done me \
grievous wrong.
She-Why. Georgef
He-I never ought to have married
you at all.
She-Oh. Georgei
He-Because, II you should die. you
have made it impossible for me to live
without wife.
She-Why, Georgel
He-And you have made IL impos-
sible, honeybunch, for any other wife
to suit me.
She--Oh, George Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
Suffered Several
Years. PERUNA
MADE ME WELL I - ~

Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther. 1902 11th
ST., N. W.. Washington, d. c., writes:
Il endorse Peruna as q splendid
medicine for catarrh and stomach
trouble. from which suffered sew
eral years. took Il Tor several
months, found my heath was re-
stored and have felt spIendidly ever
since. ! now take it when / con-
tract a cold. and 1t soon rids the sys-
tenn of any catarrhal tendencies"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
A DoIeful Lover.

81 see." he said. that conl has gone
up again"
HAS it?'' she replied.
"And they're raising rents" he con-
tinued.
well" she exclaimed fnrlng up, IF
you wish to hive our engagement bro
ken Off. say so. I always hate to have
people beat about the bush In case
OF this kind"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
TO RESIST THE ATTACK of the germs

OF many Diseases,
such as G r i p
Malaria, IN e a II =
fight or die for
all Of us. These
germs are every
where in the air
WE breathe. The
odds are in favor
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver. bowels and stomach ADV.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09

Don't leave your faults lying around
for other people to stumble over.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
No One Believes Him.

The patriotism OF the man who buy
booze early to avoid the war tax Il
doubtful.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
Every Woman Wants
Natural End.

what has become of Professor Fa-
kem's balloon school?"
II hear 1t has gone up"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09

New York wants law to curb reck-
less pedestrians.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
For the Soldier

For the Soldier.
Buffalo will provide recreation for
selective draft soldiers In New York
state camps.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09

Makes the laundress happy-that's RED
Cross Bag Blue Makes beautiful, cleaY
white clothes. All good rrocers Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
Sharp and to the Point


Hammer-Mr. Tack Is a witty fel
low.
Screwdriver-Yes his remarks are
80 very pointed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09

The war tax on facilities furnished
by public utilities Is now levied as
follows:
Three per cent of the amount paid
for transportation by rnil or wafer or
by any form of mechunicnl motor pow
cr in competition with carriers by mil
or water. on freight consigned from
one point in the United Suites TO an
other.
One cent for each twenty cents or
fraction charged by express cOmpn-
MES for transportation from one point
in the United States to another.
Eight per cent of the amount paid
for the transportation of persons by
rail or water or by any form of me-
chanical motor power on II regular
established line in competition with
common carriers. from one point In
the United States to any point in the
United States. CANADA or Mexico
where the ticket is issued in the Unit
ed States. No tax Is imposed on COM
mutation or senson tickets for trips
less than 30 miles. or In cases where
the fare does not exceed 35 cents.
Ten per cent of the amount paid
for sents, berths or staterooIns.
If mileage book used for trans
portntion or accommodation was pur-
chased prior to November l. 1917. or
If c"sn fare Is pnid. the conductor or
agent collecting the fare is required
to collect the tax.
Five per cent on the amount pnid
for the transportation OF oil by pipe
line.
Five cents for each telegraph. tele-
phone or radio dispatch originating
In the United States where the charge
is Is cents or more.
The foregoing taxes are paid by the
persons paying for the services or
facilities rendered. A carrier making
no charge for transporting commod-
lty because of its ownership thereof,
or for any other reason. Is required
to pay tax equivalent to the amount
which would he Imposed II 1t received
payment. except in the case of COM
modities which are necessary for its
use in the conduct OF Its business or
the business OF another line constitute
ing a part of the same railroad sys-
tenn. Service rendered to the federal
and state governments is exempt from
taxation. Persons collecting these
taxes are required to mike monthly
returns and monthly payments to the
federal government.
The new levies upon insurance take
effect in the following manner:
On life insurance. eight cents on
each 500 CT fraction OF the amount
of the policy, except Industrial insur-
ance policies not In excess OF $500
issued on the weekly payment plan. In
which case the tax is 40 per cent Of
the first weekly premium. Policies Of
reinsurance nre exempt.
On marine, inland and fire insur-
nnce, one cent on ench dollar or frnc-
ton OF the premium charged under
each policy including renewals. hut
not including policies Of reinsurance.
Casualty insurance. one cent on each
dollar or fraction Of the premium
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
Prize Boy Farmers.

Milwaukee last summer sent 326
high school boys to work on farms.
All won medals.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
Awaiting Peace
The Brute

An honest dollar isn't to be blamed
for its tainted associates.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
sIoo Reward. 500


Catarrh is local disease greatly innu-
enced by constitutional conditions. 1t
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease.
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing Its work. 10000 for any case Of
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
Awaiting Peace.
New York Jews have postponed
calling proposed Jewish congress un-
til peace is declared.
The Brute.
Hes Indifferent to suffering"
Not to his own, I'll bet."-Judge.
An honest dollar isn't to be blamed
for its tainted associates.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-11-09
THE NEW WAR TAX
HELPS WHIP ENEMY
Felix's Have to Pay Extra Now
for Postage, Travel, kmuse-
ments, Etc.
REMEMBER, KAISER TO BLAME
But for Pruesla's Mad Ambition and
Barbarous Methods. World Prob
ably Would Be at Peace-Don't
Forget Income Tax.

Washington-How does the war tnx
strike your How do you enjoy put
ting up three cents instead of two on
all letters sent out of town? How do
you like paying the extra charge for
moviea, railrond tickets. kilograms,
long-distnnce phone messages?
And. by the way. II you are single
and earn more than 81 900 year. you
have to pay two per cent tax on NIL
In excess of the thousand bucks. And
II you are married. you have to pay
two per cent tax on your annual In
come in excess OF $1,000.
Didn't you know that? Well. It's
true. and the tax must be paid by
June /. 1918 for the whole year 1917.
II you fall to pny, the government can
exact heavy penalty. But remember,
folks. 1t Is al! done TO help whip the
knlser. II the tax makes you
grouchy. crss the kaser. don't cuss
our government.
All of the new taxes fall upon the
average man. They hnve nothing to
do with the 'conscriptlon OF wealth."
They are pnrt of the program of
taxation to maze ench man, woman
md child in the United States feel II
direct personal pnrt In the war. They
apply to freight, passenger and cX-
press transportation. pipe lines, Pull
mnn seats and berths. telegraph and
telephone messages. Insurance poll
cies. admissions to theaters and
movies" and 20 club dues. The ef
feet OF most of them is felt, therefore.
In slight rise In the high cost of
living.
The taxes are expected to net the
federal government the following rev.
enues:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
MEDIL MCCORMICK CONTRADICTS CROZIER

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Much of the testimony regarding the equipment of American forces abroad, given to the Senate Investigating Committee by Major General Crozier, chief of ord nance. was contradicted today by Rep resentative Mcdil Mccormick. recent ly returned. from the battle fronts, and who was heard by the committee in executive session. In heavy artillery Representative Mccormick told the committee that the American over- seas forces are particularly deficient. He also told of shortages in other ordinances and some differences over clothing. Mr. McCormicks testimony was said to have sharply contradicted General CroZier's statement in several particulars.
 Major General Sharpe, quartermIas- ter general. is to be examined Friday regarding shortages of clothing and other material.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
BOMB WRECkS HOME 0f CALIfORNIA'S
 CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Governor Stephens and Wife Escape Uninjured in
 Midnight Explosion.

Sacramento, Calf. ,Dec 1S.-What Is believed to have been attempt to kill Governor William D. Stephens by means of powerful explosive bomb at midnight last night resulted in the wrecking of the executive mansion, the entire rear end of the building being blown out. The gov ernor and Mrs. Stephens as we'll as the household servants were asleep 1t the time and all escaped injury.
 Two men were seen fleeing from the house immediately after the ex- plosion.
 The detonation of the explosion dows were broken by the force of it two or three blocks away. It was be- lieved that from 20 to 25 sticks of dynamite were used.
 Governor and Mrs. Stephens were asleep in the wing of the house ad- joining the spot where the explosion occurred but beyond nervous shock they were unharmed.
 The explosion took place just as tho guard at the house mansion was being changed.
 A hole several feet in depth and five feet in breadth. was torn in the ground beneath an overhanging bay window at the rear of the structure and the entire wall Up to the second story was blown away. There was scarcely a house in the block which was not affected.
 The Rev. Frazer Langford, pastor of a leading church, reported to pc lice that four months ago man. evi- dently a German, was noticed turk ing about the executive mansion. The man continued about the locality un- til week ago, when he disappeared. The police are of the opinion that the attempt was made by prO-Germans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
SHOW EXISTENCE
 OF CONSPIRACY
 AMONG NEGROES

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 18.-Tes- timony tending to show the existence of a conspiracy of which all the negro troops about Camp Logan were cogni- zant has developed at the trial of two of the 15 members of the 24th United States infantry on trial beforer a court-martial here on a charge of murder and mutinous conduct grow ing out of the killing of E. M. Jones at Houston on August 23. The de- fendants had been posted as guards at Camp Logan warehouse on the night of the riot, but are alleged to have de- serted their posts and marched to- ward Houston with the intention of joining the mutinous soldiers who participated in the riot on the city.
 E. M. Jones, driver of a jitney, was killed when he failed to stop his car on the command of the negroes to "Halt!" c. T. Flayton, a passenger, was severely wounded. The negro sol dlers then turned and ran, it is said. No testimony has been introduced to show that they took further part in the raid.
 The number of negroes participat- ing in the raid has been variously es- timated by witnesses at from 10 to 30. Y sSggs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
HOUSE VOTES ON
 SUFFRAGE JAN. 10

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Vote in the House on the woman sufflage consti- tutional amendment on Thursday January 10. was assured today when the Rules Committee agreed on that date.
 On test vote today. indicating sen- timent in the House toward the wom- an suffrage constitutional amendment, the suffragists boiled seven more than a tWo-thirds vote The question was on referring suffrage resolutions to the new woman suffrage committee as the suffragists wished. instead of the elections committee as the anti suffragists asked.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
TIMES WAR EXPERT SEES
 NO NEED Ot ONE HEAD
Says Plan of GeneralissimO Imprac. tical, Despite French
 Wishes.

London, Dec. 1S.-The Times Milf tary Correspondent discusses the question of appointing a generalissimo of the allies armies, and dismissest the idea as impractical. He admits that such an appointment would meet the wishes of the French, who, he says, are disappointed because the British would not consent to this, but is con- vinced that the scheme would prove a failure. The writer cites various oc- currences to show that the central situation of the command in Germany has not prevented great German fail ures and almost catastrophes, while he argues that the German successes are more, owing to the international weaknesses of Germany's enemies, than to her own strength.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
HAUBER THEATRE.

Paul, sLeVan and Dobbs present a screamingly funny acrobatic act. at part of this week and their twists turns and falls never fail to amuse This act is full of hard knocks for these clever athletes and it is hard to understand how they can stand up to the punishment they apparently give each other.
 Weber and Render, youthful prodi- gies, appear in clever novelty act that receives much favorable com inent. %H
 Hodge and Lowell are two clever comedians who cause much laughter with their ludicrous make-ups and amusing dialogue.
 The Bramines present a comedy novelty musical act that is far above the average and that is indeed hard to beat.
 New pictures are shown daily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
IRISH CLUB BACKS
 U. $. AND ALLIES

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-A declaration upholding the Irish parliamentary party and charging that any Irishman or organization who seeks to embar, rass any of the allied powers in the conduct of the war is committing an act of open hostility to the United States, was adopted tonight by the Irish Fellowship club here, the largest Irish organization in the city. It was directed to John D. Redmond and an- nounced the forwarding of $1O,OOO as the first installment of fund to be collected in America in support of the party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
WAR LOCOMOTIVES
 USED TO HAUL COAL

Philadelphia. Dec. 1S.-Thirty gov ernment locomotives. built at the Baldwin workers here for military railroads in France, have been order ed into service in Philadelphia and nearby territory by the federal gov ernment, it was learned tonight. These. with about 100 engines loaned by western railroads to the eastern companies. are being used to speed up the movement of congested freight traffic so that coal can be rushed to the cities where government war wOr. is threatened with delay by the fuel shortage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
ALLENBY REPORTS
 FURTHER ADVANCE

London, Dec 1S-A British off cial communication dealing with op- erations in Palestine reports the cap ture of territory southeast of Je- rusalem and IF Turkish prisoners. The statement says:
 General Allenby reports that our troops have reached the high ground east of Abu Dis, two miles southeast Of Jerusalem, and have taken IF prisoners, including five officers. Our casualties were considerably less in number than the Turkish dead found by us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
SCHEIDEMANN GOES
 TO HEADQUARTERS

Stockholm, Dec. 1S.-According to usually well informed Phillip Schei- demann, the German socialist majori- ty leader who left here yesterday, expects to return with his family for was stated that there was reason to believe that Scheidemann is going to German grand headquarters to meet Field Marshall von Hindenburg and General von Ludendorf, the first quartermaster general, before return ing to Stockholm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
UNCOVER OLD PLOT TO
 ALLY HUNS AND CHINESE
Trial of Hindoos Brings Proposed Secret Treaty to Light in
 California.

San Francisco, Dec. 18.-An alleged plot to effect a secret treaty between Germany and China, whereby the for mer would protect the latter from all aggression for a period of five years, if Chinese forces were sent into India to aid proposed revolution, was dis closed today in the trial of a number of Hindoos and others, charged with conspiring in America to set up rev. olutionary government in India. The treaty was to have been effected in 1916.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
TRAIN HITS AUTO.

Hope, Dec. 1S.-A Ford car driven by Mrs. Clint Martin of Shower Springs was struck by an l.. and A. train Saturday afternoon, demolish ing the car and slightly injuring several of the occupants. Miss Wood all suffered the loss of several teeth. Mrs. Martin was watching the Frisco train standing on it's track, and did not notice an incoming train of the l.. and A. tracks till her car was struck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
MRS. HOOBERRY HURT.

Mrs. H. w. Hooberry sustained a broken arm and other painful injuries Monday afternoon when she stumbled and fell over pair of scales in the offices of the Velvet Ice Cream com pany. Mrs. Hooberry was rushed to the Clark sanitarium, where her arm was set, and was reported as resting easily last night. She is employed as bookkeeper at the Velvet Ice Cream company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-Charles Weegh- man, president of the Chicago Ma tional league baseball club, announced today at a dinner given to Grover Alexander, that he was preparing two more baseball surprises which would be on a par with his recent purchases of Alexander and Killifer from Phila. delphia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19

No fewer than 10000 French, Eng fish and Belgian women carpenters are now engaged in the work of build- ing huts for the soldiers on the west ern front.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19

On the theory that person can work better if alternately seated and standing at his task, an inventor has designed q typewriter table that can be use6 equally we'll in either posi- tiou.
The Washington times., 1917-11-23

Il want Washington people to
know that our company is doing sv-
erything possible to obtain crews TO
operate our cars. and we are doing
better each day under adverse con-
ditionG We have scouts throughout
Virgins, Maryland, and West Vir-
E1nia hunting for platform men We
bring them here in large numbers
and spend much time IN training
them. We hardly get them broken In
before other concerns begin raldinG
end grab off some of those brought
here. It is q constant struggle to
keep good men. although we are not
standing back on the question of
wages.
yes, We have given thought to the
subject Of employing women a. con-
ductors, hut this r. not likely unless
conditions grow much worse. The
eiEht-hour law here stanBds In the
way of employing women and I do
not know whether the street railway
labor organizations would tsnd for
women"
The Washington times., 1917-11-23
RUTHLAW AWAITS
ARMY Commission
AS WAR AVIATRIX

Ruth Law, aviatrix extraordinary.
and holder OF the worlds nonstop
flight record, is in Washington today
awaiting the decision of the War De-
partmsnt as to whether she will be
the flrst woman in the world to fly an
aeroplane as an army pilot and the
first woman ever to be commissioned
IN the United States army. She has
applied for a first lieutenancy in the
aviation section or the Signal 0orps.
Miss Law. or Mrs Charles oliver as
she Is known in private life, regis
tered at the Ebbitt House yesterday
with her husband andIcaIled on Gen.
George o. Squier, chief signal officer,
shortly afterward. After receiving
her application, General Squier's Of
fce informed her Lnat she would hear
from IL In a few days she will re-
main in Washington until then
'Tn the event that I am successful
and am ordered TO France" she said
today, 81 will take with me my hrs-
band, who IL experienced in the con-
struction and repair of aeroplanes,
and two expert aeroplane mechanics
employed by me at my hangar in Chi
caEo.
'T have been flying since 1912. so
there can be no doubt as to my ex-
perienee. was In France six months,
and during that time made numerous
flights over the trenches and observa-
tion flights with French and english
aViatora
The Washington times., 1917-11-23
NORRIS TOWORK
FOR GREAT FALLS
HECTR|CPR0JECT

Senator Norris of Nebraska. who
has reached Washington for the ses-
sion, said today he would press the
proposition for the development Of
the Great Falls power project At the
coming session II opportunity Offer
ed.
Senator Norris is a. earnest - ever
for the development Of power at
Great Falls. He Is apprehennve.
however, that In view OF the stress
for war legislation It will not be
to get the subject ssriously
considered this session.
II win DO what can to secure
action on The Great Falls plan II there
Il any opportunity" said Senator Nor
RS. Il TeAifzS that & wfi1 be dfffI-
cult to get action because Of pressure
Of other maetsrs."
The Washington times., 1917-11-23
EDITORS BID OF 81
GETS $1,000 RANCH

RED CLIFF, Cal, Nov. pa jest
cost D. D. Dodson. editor Of the Red
Blun Sentinel here. 81. He protested
when called on to pay over the cash,
but today he was startled to learn
that his investment is really worth
1,5Oo.
Dodson was walking on the street
recently when he stopped to hear the
sheriff sell some property under exc
cution- Jokingly he bid 81 for q par
eel Of ground. It developed that the
parcel was q 50o-aere ranch, which Is
worth SO an acre The original owner
has q year In which to redeem It.
The Washington times., 1917-11-23
CANADIAN POLLS TO.
Be OPENED IN U. S.

OTTAWA. Ontario, Nov. 23.-For
the first time in history Canadian
polls will be established In the United
States, 1t is stated officially here to-
day. Polls will be opened in one Of
the Southern States for the benefit OF
the royal flying corps, who will not
be at home during the December
election.
Under the laws OF Canada, once q
soldier is out OF the country his
female relatives are entitled to vote.
Under the new order, not only the
soldier but his female relatives will
vote.
The Washington times., 1917-11-23


The plans now being considered
have a serious aspect for Warrington
housewives, clearinghouse keepers,
and others housing Government
workers. The servant problem here
r. adjusted to q considerable degree
on the o o'clock basis. Servants fire.
quently refuse to begin work before
o'clock IN the morning and earlier
hours than that for them would put
housewives against difficulties.
Boarding houses having young men
and women working IN different de-
partments would have to serve break
fast at various hour1. but when some
Of these facts are mentioned TO Of.
hcials they say that these are war
times and people must adjust them
selves to new conditions
Business men. who are confronted
by the eight-hour law for women
clerks, would also and q serious prob
lem to work out. inAsmuch a. they
would have TO rearranEe their store
hours 70 suit new changes In the life
Of the city.
The Washington times., 1917-11-23

about the graft" but that he was
acquainted with the fact that dealers
were buying up many horses in the
Northwest.
Owing to the shortage Of feed the
farmers are selling off their horses.
for they know they will be unable to
keep them over winter unless the
railroads relieve the feed shortage.
He said that Il is dangerous to have
these farmers sell off their horses, as
II viii greatly decrease the amount
Of production next year. Horses are
needed in the trenches ON the farm as
much as they are needed IN Europe.
''If there Is q graft or q commission,
believe It should be eliminated and
that Government agents should buy
these horses direct" said Nj. Basr.