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The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-04-12
OUR COUNTRY GG ES TOWAR

The inevitable has happened. In spite of the mas 5erly efforts of the greatest living statesman, President Woodrow Wilson, the United States has been forced into the world conflict and war has been declared on Germany. More properly speaking, the war is against that Impe ial autocrat- ic government, whioii, backed by organized force, has for more than two years been ruthlessly destroying the lives cf non con- batants, men, women and chil- dren engaged in peaceful pur- suits.
 As a people, the Germans are all right. Their hopes, their aims and aspirations. when considered independently of militarism, are worthy of the citizens of any country. But the German peo- pie, with all the glory that has  been theirs in years past, are doomed to be wiped out of exis- tence unless they get rid of the Kaiser and end the2 damnable curse of militarism. Germany's submarines and other engines of destruction are marvels of heIish- ness, but even with these Ger many can not stand against the world.
 The one consoling thought in connection with our country's declaration of war is that the conflict will end sooner On account of another powerful nation al- ringing herself with the allies.
 In the United States there are large percentage of people in whose veins there flows German blood. The majority of these, no doubt, cherish the traditions of the land where was rocked their cradle, or that of their fathers and mothers. Among thcse there may be an occasional one who will turn traitor to the land of his adoption. but it is certain that the great majority of nat uralized Germans have developed too much love for American free. dom not to be loyal to the: flag that has protected them.
 This is a time in the history of our nation which calls for acts Of patriotism and there have been deeds of patriotism already. Let the music of patriotism swell the breeze, and words of patriotism fall from every lip.
 Today we look upon every man under the flag as being patriot, and if by chance we should hear the snarl of a wolf in sheep's clothing, then we should act, and act quickly. This country has been haven for the oppressed of all nations for more than century and quarter. Those who have lived under the protec- tion of the stars and stripes owe their allegiance to this country. In this hour of national crisis, when we are preparing to send he young men who are, the
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18

Don't forget Buecnley's
when you buy your rubber boots.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
Good Meat Wasted on Hides

According to reports received
by the meat marketing special
lists of the Bureau of Markets,
United States Departmental of Ag.
riculture, a Washington ID. CO.
dealer states that 9 steer hides
purchased by him carried 70
pounds of waste meat. A Detroit
dealer reports that an average of
6 pounds of waste meat was
found on 40 COW and steer hides
received at his plant, and that in
10 days his men scraped PIT
pounds of waste meat from hides
or enough to supply low grade
meat to about 5000 people for
one day. Faulty butchering, in
addition to causing a loss of the
food value of the meat which is
wasted, results in a considerable
loss of edible fats which remain
on the hides.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18

Notice to Rice Farmers
We will be glad to store your
rice this fall as heretofore. ANY
statement you have heard to the
contrary is false.
Arkansas State Rice Milling Co.
E. B. Roy, Mgr.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
Holding Of Loaded Cars

Shippers who hold loaded cars
at yards while deciding on their
final destination contribute i'm
portantly to the shortage in
transportation according to the
Bureau of Markets of the United
States Department of Agricul
ture. Specialists who studied
conditions at The Potomac Yards,
Virginia, for 30 days last sum
mer, found that 236 cars of per
ishable commodities were held on
the average of A hours each BY
shippers Or cOnsignees before is.
suing orders to move the cars.
No car held fer less than "a
ours was counted. A car of cab
bage Was held 78 hours; a car of
watermelons, 81 hours; a car CT
cucumbers. 104 hours; a car of
potatoes, 128 hours; and a car of
tomatoes, 213 hours.
These facts make clear that
shippers through these yards
are abusing their diversion priv
lege and are wasting much car
space by not keeping their cars
moving. The remedy is to file
diversion orders in advance of
arrival. At Potomac Yards is
only one of hundreds of impor
tant diversion points, the waste.
the specialists point out, is sig
nifcant and without compensat-
ing advantage to owners.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
Waste Of Cotton Seed

There is no greater avoidable
waste in the South than that of
cotton seed rotting at gins and
oil mills, according to W. G. Hut
son, of Alexandria, La, former
county agent. who says this
waste is due to careless handling
particularly at the oil mills.
He then tells how the waste
may be avoided by having the
cotton dry when it is ginned and
by having driers at the mills to
dry the seed, or by having it
spread out carefully. Ordinarily
this seed yields about 40 gallons
of oil to the ton of seed, but if the
seed is allowed to rot the oil is
inferior and fit only for soap max
ing. The oil meal is also of low
grade, and this means a great
waste of the good foodstuff in
cotton seed-40 gallons of oil to
the ton and over 1000 pounds of
meal.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
MAKE SURVEY AT LONOKE
Sanitary Engineer Visits Site for New
Aviation School

]. Fl LIE Prince, sanitary engi-
neer of the United States Public
Health Service, with headquar-
tiers at the Marine hospital in
New Orleans, is here on an in
spection trip of the new aviation
school at Lonoke. Mr.. LIE Prince
accompanied by DR.. G. G. Pierce,
senior surgeon; R. S. Tarbett,
sanitary engineer of the local
unit of the Health Service, and
DIR. J. G. Geiger. in charge of
the sanitation work of this city.
yesterday morning motored to
the site of the new school, where
preliminary survey of the
clean uD work in the zone of the
camp was made
Mr.. LIE Prince said that, al
though the mosquito situation
will be difficult to handle, be
cause of the rice fields III the vi
entity. the Public Health Service
hopes to solve that problem by
the use of screens and quinine
Tomorrow he will go to Lake
Charles, La. where he will in
spect another school site He
came here from Millington,
Tenn near Memphis, where an
other aviation school is located
Mr.. lie Prince highly compli
mented Drs. Pierce and Geiger
upon the good work that they
have doue in the twin cities.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18

A baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Flvnn on the
10th. The child lived but a few
hours. but the mother is getting
along very well.
Buy your drygoods and gro
ceries of Hummel and get them
when you want them. % If
Mr.. Lars Johnson of Chicago,
who is a large land owner here
and who is extensively engaged
in the cultivation of rice, came in
Friday to look after interests.
Always the best and fresh
est lines of coffees at Hummel's.
try Rosebud and Arkana. Let
us deliver your purchases. % If
Mr.. G. M. Elliott Of Hoopeston,
Illinois, who owns a large rice
farm north of town is here look
ing after the harvesting of the
crop. He reports a fine crop this
year.
We still have some shoes at
old prices. Mann & HUMPHREYS
Lieutenant Martin of Camp
Pike was here Monday visiting
his wife. Mrs. Martin was for
merly Miss Wardlow, and is en-
ployed here in the public schools.
She is one of our most efficient
teachers.
How about apples, oranges,
bananas grapes and fruits al
ways fresh if you get them from
Hummel. % If
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
ST0CKYARDS FIRE AROUSES SUSPI-
CI0N
Although Officials Do Not Accept Theory
of Incendiarism

Kansas City, Oct. 16.-Reports
that the fire which carly this
morning destroyed a large por-
tion of the Kansas City Stock
Yards and resulted in the death
of approximately II, 900 cattle and
$500 hogs, was of incendiary orr
gin, persisted late today, though
discredited by officials of the cor
pc alton owning the yards.
Insurance adjusters and Off
cials of the stock yards corpora
ton estimate the loss at approx
mately $750,000, OF which $780,
900 represents the buildings,
pens and chutes destroyed and
S550,000 the live stock burned.
Heavy insurance was carried
both upon the buildings of the
stock yards and upon the live
stock.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
They
Decrease Damage to Corn by Weevil

Harvesting should have been
done by this time in order to
protect corn from weevil How
ever. it is still possible to de-
crease the damage which may re-
suit from the work of these
pests. Husk the coin in the field
and rs per cent of the weevil will
be left there. 1t will also pay to
divide the wagon bed and put the
infested ears in one half and the
sound ears in the other half.
When placing in the crib the in
tested ears should be put in front
so that they will be fed fret.
Badly infested or "mealy" ears
should be fumigated or disposed
of by feeding as soon as possible.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18

Mrs. G. L. Crawford and Mrs.
Carr were visitors to Memphis
Monday.
Get your cotton sacking at
Mann & HUMPHREYS.
Mrs. Earl Shackelford of Piney
Woods is reported as being quite
SICK at this writing.
"A full line of underwear at
Buechley's.
Mrs, Jennie Snow. who has
been quite sick for several days
is reported as being some better
If you need an odd coat, call
at Buechley's.
Miss Bess Screeton is still
very low but her chances of re
covery are favorable at This time
You will always find the
incest and freshest candy at
Hummel's. 22.tf
Mr.. J. r. Roman transacted
business with the Southern Rice
Growers Association in Stuff
CART Friday.
White Krest flour at Mann
& HUMPHREYS.
John Meeks, who has been
holding down a job at Camp Pike
is spending a few days at home
recuperating
Fall size comfort bats at
Buechley's.
Mr.. G. H. Johnson, district
manager for the Delco-Lights
products, of Little Rock was in
the city Tuesday on business.
-Hummel delivers the goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Pearson.
and daughter Rena. spent Sun
day at Cross Roads, the guests
of Mrs. Pearson's brother, Mr..
Saddler.
For good fresh groceries go
70 S. P. Parsons.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18

Miss Lena Faisst of Benton
has been employed to teach mu-
sic in the Carlisle High School,
and will arrive here Monday to
enter upon duties. She comes
well recommended and the indie.
pendent predicts for her a very
successful term.
Get your work coat and work
pants at Mann & HUMPHREYS.
Mr.. R. blanchard of Rayne,
Louisiana, arrived in the city the
latter part of last week and will
hold the position of grader for
the Southern Rice Growers As
sociation here under the direc-
ton OF the District manager, Mr..
j. r. Roman. Mr.. blanchard is
we'll recommended for the place.
"A nice full line of paints and
oils at the Arkmo Lumber Co.
MIR. Charles DiCarlo. of New
Orleans. arrived in the city the
latter part of last week and will
assist Mr.. J. r. Roman. the Car
lisle.Lonoke district manager
of the Rice Growers associa ton.
in looking after business of the
association at Lcnoke Mr. Di-
Carlo will conduct the grading
end and is an expert in this par
tlcular line.
Entirely too many bed blank
cts at Mann & HUMPHREYS. Re
member the place.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
Men May Sign Cards

To enable the women of the RI
raj districts of the State to enroll
in the great Food Pledge Cam
paign that is to be conducted the
week of October % November 4,
Food Administrator Williams an
nounces that the men may sign
the pledge cards for them. This
will give the merchants who sell
to the country people great OPP
portupity to enlist the women in
this work, and it should have the
effect of doubling the enrolment.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18

All sewing machine supplies
at Mann & HUMPHREYS.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
Henry Ford Buys 100000 Bonds

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 16.-De
troit's Liberty loan drive received
powerful impetus today when it
was announced that Henry Ford
had contributed $5,000,0Oo, and
that the Ford Motor Company
had made a similar contribution.
Ford's subscription was accom-
panied by a statement declaring
that the United States in making
war on Germany did the best
thing that ever happened for the
world"
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18

y Quite a number of our young
people attended dance at Hazen
Saturday night. They all report
a nice time.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
Don'ts to Canvassers

Don't canvass in your silks or
swell" clothes.
Don't ride in your motor car;
walk.
Don't tell people to starve
themselves. but say to them:
Eat plenty, eat wisely, but do
not waste"
Don't assume people know too
much-explain every objection
Don't fail to mention the fact
that it costs nothing to become a
member.
Don't use words that can not
he understood by eve, y one.
Don't forget to use tact.
Don't spend too much time
with one person.
Don't forget to smile.
All sewing machine supplies
at Mann g. Humr,h rioS
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-10-18
GOOD FARM FOR SALE

ISL acres, good for general
farming and stock. Would make
excellent dairy farm. 100 acres
cleared land, 65 acres of which is
cultivated to corn and cotton.
125 acres under hog tight fence.
l new Broom house. l 4 room
house in good repair, 2 good
barns, 3 good stock wells. good
orchard, on mail route, mile
from school. Fine location, 5 miles
from Carlisle. There is a store
building on place occupied and
doing good business. For fur
Their information address Car
Isle Independent. Pitt
Ask for votes when you buy
from Longs Quality Store.
Ask for votes when you buy
from Platation Drug Store.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
COINS
 NOT WANTED
 BY ITALIANS

ROME, Dec. 6. - A scramble to get rid of silver coin has resulted from the recent decree to the effect that it shall not be accepted as le- gal tender after January 1 and that persons possessing it may be fined or imprisoned. As the decree stated that beginning with November 2l not only banks but postoiices and other public places should issue new paper bills of one and two francs for silver, many persons interpreted the decree meant that after November q silver coins could not be circulated, and therefore the hurry to unload small coins. Travellers, who were general Iy prov ded with ten fifty or one-hQn- dred tranc bills were, in getting them charged, suddenly found themselves in possession of a pound or so of sil- vc, coins adroitly passed by store Keepers.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
HUN INTRIGUE
 IS SUSPECTED
 AT Fl. SEWARD

JUNEAU, Dec. 6. - Sensational disclosures as a result of the court martialing of a corporal and several privates by Capt. Stone, commander at Fort William II. Seward, have been made, indicating the the l. w. w. element had worked into the Fort Seward command and that govern ment rifles and ammunition were be- ing cached in the vicinity of Haines. Also a part of a shipment of expIO- sives from Juneau was included in the loot.
 Some days ago the United States marsbaps office at Juneau inyestiga- ed the local gun stores. At one place in Juneau an army revolver and sev- eral rounds of ammunition were found. The dealer very promptly gave the officials all the data neces- sary to trace the sale to a corporal from Fort Seward then in Juneau. The commanding officer was immed- lately advised by wire, and an inves- tigation disclosed an inner circle of l. W. w. workers in the army bal- racks.
 It is believed in Juneau that part of the explosives shipped from this city have not been located, and that there was a plot on the part of the f w. WIS to desert and blow up im- portant mills or other buildings in rhis vicinity. It is also intimated that sufficient evidence -has been se- cured to warrant the assertion that German influence was also behind the culprits at Fort Seward
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
EXPLOSIVES A DANGEROUS
 POSSESSION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Any per son in the United States found with explosives in his possession now, and who does not have a license showing the purpose for which the explosives are to be used, will at once be arrest ed and fined up to $5O0O or sent to prison for one year. If the circum stances warrant the person may be fined $5OOO and in addition given one year in prison.
 Persons apprehended iU plots ,o blow up tact0res and bridges w.iI be turned oye; to the authorities fog prosecution under Federal or State laws.
 The recently enacted law provides that everyone who handles explosives must have a license. The manuidc- turer the importer and the exporter must have licenses issued ~ the Hu- reau of mines in Washington. Tho seller of explosives and the purchaser of explosives must also have licenses, these to be issued generally by coun- ty clerks, or other local officers who are authorized to administer oaths.
 Only citizens of the United States or of the countries friendly to the United sta.es and the Allie may sc obtain licenses
 Contractors, mining co nPanies, ouauymen and others using large quantities of explosives, which are handled by employees, may issue cx- plosives to their employees only thru those employes holding a license. call ed a foreman's license.
 The purchaser of dynamic, in ob- taining a ,iamse, must state definite ly what the explosive is to be used for and will be held accountable f)r its use as stated and the return of any explosives that may be left.
 With the strict enforcement of this law, the Fede.al authorities hope toI prevent explosives falling into the hands of ev,ily-disposed persons anu to put a stop Co all further dynamite plots.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
Just Received

Ladies, Children's and Mems Felt
 Slippers High Grade Ladies Shoes $S.75 and up Pure Silk Ribbons Put up 10 yards in price l5, 20, and 25c per bolt. Fine Line of Fancy Ribbon S5c per yd Ladies Dress SIX In Latest Shades Fresh Candies, High Grade ChOcO- lates in all flavOrs, also fancy Xmas boxes.
 Now is the time to select your Xmas gifts and toys. Take your pick, a large assortment on band.
 Special Sale for Ten Days on au EnameIed Ware, Glassware, China, CrOekery, and all Kitchen
 Utensils
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
ASKS EXEMPTION OF
 2SS BASEBALL STARS

CHICAGO, Dec. 6. - Ban Johnson, president of the American League, has claimed exemption for 28S base ball players in accordance with the new draft classification rulings. This will make eighteen men from each of the sixteen major league aggrega- tions and their release from military obligations will be asked on the ground that indiscriminate drafting would destroy the high standard of would destroy the high standard of the great American sport set in the big leagues.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
GERMAN RANCHER HELD
 AS DANGEROUS ALIEN

PENDLETON, Or, Dec 6. - Carl Lees, a rancher of Nolin, was placed under arrest here by William Me Swain, of Seattle, representing the United States government. Lees is charged with making threats against the president. In the Lees home the officer found a small arsenal. It is understood Lees is @ German by birth and unnaturalized. He has been in this section for several years and is well known.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS.

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours in Seward is just snow.
 Steamer Alameda is expected in Seward late Saturday or early Sun day.
 The Seward Women's Club will meet tomorrow afternoon in the Van Glider building. There will be a busi- ness meeting, no program and the members are requested to take their knitting.
 Harry Whittemore and wife re- turned from Anchorage last night and are at the Overland.
 Ole Pederson, who has been in the hospital suffering from pneumonia, has recovered and is stopping at the Sexton.
 Mrs. Flynn, of Mile 20; H. ?. Sal isbury, of Moose Pass and Victor Gumbard of Kenai Lake, all guests at the Sexton, left for their homes on the train this morning.
 N. P. Nelson, I. Swanson, A. Edin and Falix Holn are registered at the Sexton on their way to the states, having arrived from Anchorage 'ast night. Thirty men went out to the wood camp this forenoon to commence work for the winter.
 J. A. Heath and wife came in from Mile II last night and are at the Sexton.
 Arthur Frame, well known attor- ney of Anchorage, is registered at the Overland on his way to Seattle and Portland Mir. Frame will return to the north in February.
 L. N. Lowell, old timer, lately mining on Willow Creek, arrived from the interior last night. Mir. Lowell is registered at the Overland while waiting for a steamer south. Weather for Seward yesterday was as follows: maximum 30, minimum 24, current 25; cloudy with north wind.
 -t3-
 One hundred and II arrived on the train last night from the interior, Kern Creek and way stations.
 George Ross, transfer man of Am chorage, is stopping at the Overland on his way outside for the holidays.
 *
 George E. Potter, with the commis- sion at Anchorage, is registered at the Overland on his way to the states. He will leave on the Alameda,
 -9
 w. J. Beaver and T. w. Jackson, two we'll known operators from Me- Grath, are registered at the Seward having arrived last night. They are accompanied by their wives and are on their way to the tastes.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 6.-Nine bombs have been found concealed beneath the water in a corner of the Stock holm harbor No clue to their own ership has yet been obtained.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
KING SENDS PHOTO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, - Herbert Hoover is in receipt of an autograph ed photograph of King Albert of Bel gium inscribed with renewed expres- sions of appreciation for the work of the Belgian Relief Commission under Hooyer's direction in the first part of the war.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06

w. J. Beaver and T. w. Jackson, two we'll known operators from Me- Grath, are registered at the Seward having arrived last night. They are accompanied by their wives and are on their way to the tastes.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06

Owing to weather conditions the dredge at Anchorage is unable to operate until the summer of l9lS-
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
WEATHER ON R. R.

The following is the report on the weather along the railroad to seven o'clock this morning:
 Anchorage, II, cloudy calm.
 Summit Rdh, 2f, cloudy, N. wind. Girdwood, 2 cloudy, calm.
 Potter Creek, 10, cloudy, calm. Matanuska, 12, cloudy, calm, three inches of new snow.
 King, 14, cloudy, N. W. wind; two inches of new snow.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-06
AN ARTIST DIES

DUBLIN, Dec. 6. - The death of Nathaniel Hone, 86 years old, we'll known artist and native of Dublin has occurred here.