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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
COAL FOR WHEAT
OR SHUT UP SHOP

Chile to purchase coal He was also
negotiating for a supply of fuel from
Colombia and there was official in
ti1natiOn that the entire Argentine
navy might be assigned to carry coal
in this way.
It was admitted that unless Argen'
tine is thus able to obtain coal, with.
holding Cf such fuel by England and
the United States would practically
paraly2e all industry.
While the United States apparently
is supporting England in applying
pressure, il was known today that
American Ambassador Stimson does
not agree entirely with Sir Reginald
Tower on the facts in the case. Slim
son is inclined to agree-and has so
reported 10 Washngton-that Argen.
tine may have cause, on ACCOUNT Of
shortage of her wheat crop, for pu;
ting an embargo on the grain, 10 pre-
vent the country being drained drJ
of this staple.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
shortage is World Wide and
Increased Production is
Absolutely Necessary.

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
ohiCAGO, April 10.-Unless immed
'ae steps are taken for government
,oh'r' food, with one or two meat
sss ss week, the United States
s'ore the year is out, will be as short
provisions as any of the European
aa,lons. This is the warning voiced
.uay oy j. Ogden Armour, millionaire
ss.her and one Of the biggest dealers
food in the world.
e,, Unless the United States wishes to
hs ueiioerately into a catastrophe,
" declared, the best brains of the
uuntry under government supervis.
l0nust n must Immediately devise means of
supply." ' ms o'i io'
troi .nour advocated government con
,r., VI all provisions, including a fed.
guarantee to the farmers of S1.50
ns..s asnel FOR wheat, increased crops,
u'ss days, government supervis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
People Demand War.
by H. B. Robertson, United Press
COrrpSpOndent
Orders to National Guard.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON. April 10.-The war
department. today instructed that all
present national guard units be recruit
ed to the war strength of 90 per com
pany. but no additional units be or
ganized.
This rule will remain effective until
congress acts upon the new army bill.
The purpose OF the order was to con
centrate on existing national guard or
CARNATIONS, bringing them up to full
strength and prevent organization OF
divisions outside the regular estab-
lishment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
Germans Lose Thousands of Prisoners as
General Haig Drives His Wedge
Through Their Band of Steel.
NO TINE TO GUT DOWN ORCHARDS
'Teutons Preparing to Flee Before Advance
Which is Driving Them Back Over
Bloody Path

United Press Leased Wire Service]
LONDON, April 10.-England was
prepared today for vast casualty lists,
but steeled to sacrifice by knowledge
that Field Marshal Haig's sledge-ham.
mer blows have cracked the steel of
the German line around Arras and his
wedge seemed likely to split the
enemy front still further apart.
Actually the British are operating
over front of close to fifty miles. 1t
was on section Of nearly fifteen
miles frontage that Haig yesterday
struck his mightiest blows.
Not only was the taking Of Vimy
| ridge hailed here with satisfaction on
sentimental grounds, but it was
pointed out that domination here de-
stroys all hope of the Germans ia
yorite plan of nut-cracker tactics
Vimy ridge being the swivelled juno
ton point of the two pincer-like arms
heretofore forced north and south by
the Teutons. Moreover Vimy COM
msnds the rich coal and Industrial
section of France. With this posi-
| ton in British hands the Teutons
| grip on the section is Immediately
menaced. And Germany desperately
needs the coal and metal there.
little further penetration of the
German line on this twelve mile front
and the Germans will be in grave dan.
ger Of having their flank turned. In
deed front dispatches today carried
rumors of vast plan of retirement
by the Teutons indicated in wholesale
burning OF villages from Lille to
around Verdun. The Germans must
|teep their line straight. kinks" are
dangerous when those twists are tied
by the tremendous drive Of the British
offensive. They strain the whole line
land the Germans evidently realize
THAT with the great resources in men
|snd metal shown by Haig, a penetra-
|tion to any distance would open gap
that would be fatal to their whole line.
Nine Thousand Prisoners.
LONDON, April 1O.-Bitter fighting
marked the continuation OF Field Mar
|shal Haig's forward smash in the great
Spring offensive today. The British
commander in chief reported nine
thousand prisoners and forty guns as
yesterdays captures in the first day OF
his tremendous sledge hammer smash.
we seized the village of Fampoux
and also the neighborhood defenses to
the north and south Of the Scarfe," the
report continued after an intense
eombarlment the enemy at night at
lacked on narrow front southeast OF
lpres and succeeded in reaching our
support line. They were Immediately
elected. leaving several dead
Famboux is about three and a halt
miles northeast OF Arras, in the d.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10

rection Of itry-En-Artois and Douai.
Hargicourt is on line with Fresnoy-
Le-Petit. Pontru and Maissemy, all
about two and half miles distant
from the main line of German COM
munications between Cambria and st.
Quentin.
Driven Backward.
LONDON, April 10.-Repulse Of all
German attacks in severe fighting on
the Aimy ridge was reported by Field
Marshall Haig today:
There was severe fighting during
the night at the northern end Of Vimy
ridge" he said. "The enemy was
elected and counter attack by them
failed. The eastern slope was cleared
and counter attacks repulsed.
I'm the neighborhood of st. Quen-
tin the report continued, ''the enemy
was driven from the high ground be-
tween LIE Verguier and Hargicourt."
Congratulated by King.
LONDON, April 1o-King George
today sent this message to Field
Marshal Haig:
The whole empire will rejoice at
the news of yesterdays successful
operations.
Canada will be proud that taking
of the coveted Vimy ridge has fallen
to the lot OF her troops.
II heartily congratulate you ana
all who have taken part in this
splendid achievement"
Extending Northward.
LONDON, April 1O.-Field Mar
shall Haig's offensive today extended
ncrthward. A dispatch received here
today from his headquarters MENTION
ed fighting near LaBassee.
$4,000 Prisoners by Tonight.
IBy William Phillip Simms, United
Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
AFlEIID. April 1O-There is every
reason to believe by tonight the
great British smash will have netted
Field Marshal Haig $4,000 prisoners
and between fifty and 100 guns.
The driving force of the great Of
fensive was undiminished today even
with bitter opposition from the eu-
emy.
While these figures are unofficial,
thev are based on careful estimates
and calculations.
The British have advanced to a
point four miles to the east Of Arras
and have stormed four systems Of
trenches along the north bank Of the
Scarpe to Briond, which were famous
for their boasted strength.
To the south of the Scarpe today
(Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
Argentine Determined Not to
Yield to Pressure From Eng
land and America.

TBy Charles P Stewart United Press
Staff Cores pondent
BJENOS AIRES, April 1O.-Argen-
tine is determined not to yield 10
British and American pressure for
lifting Of her embargo on wheat, un-
less It is absolutely necessary. Today
feeling against Great Britain reached
an acute stage when knowledge of an
acrimonious conference between Pres
ident Trigoyen and the British minis
ter. Sir Reginald Tower, reached the
public.
President Irigoyen today despatched
an Argentine transport vessel 20
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
Plot to Blow up the Railroad
Bridge, Crossing Mississip-
pi River at Dubuque,
Iowa.
ELEVATORS SET ON FIRE
Three Million Dollars Worth Of Prop
erty Destroyed at Minneapolis,
including Much
Wheat.

[United Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, April 10.-Four men who
plotted to dynamite the railroad
bridge across the Mississippi at Du-
buque, Iowa. are in Jail here today,
according to a report at the federal
bureau of investigation. Secret serV-
ice men took the 'plotters into Gus
tody when they arrived here under
guard They are confined in a secret
place of detention.
Mysterious R'azes.
A1INNEAPOL1S, Mimi, April To-
Origin of mysterious fires which de-
stroyed two large grain elevators
here last night and another which
threatened the bridge across the Mis-
sissippi river at Fort. Smelling, is
puzzling authorities today.
Gllardsmen on duty at elevators
near those burned, said they heard
shots in the vicinity of the buildings.
No guard had been stationed at the
burned structures. The loss was esti-
mated at s3,000,0OO.
The first fire was discovered III
the middle of the old wooden bridge
across the river ut Fort Smelling by
guardsmen. Troops at the post. cali
ed out by firing of cannon, extinguish-
ed the fire The blaze which started
in the darkest part of the bridge, was
declared to have been of incendiary
origin by PatrOlman Tuohy, among
the first on the scene. Officers at
Fort Smelling, however, said it might
have been caused by dropping of Il
lighted cigarette.
Fire was discovered in the Mar
field Grain company elevator at a.
m.. and in a short time the structure
with a capacity of one million BUSH
els and nearly filled with wheat, was
in ruins.
Shortly before II p. m. fire was
discovered in elevator "D' Of the
Quinn-Shep epherson company. Seventy
thousand bushels OF grain were de-
While this fire was raging. a watch
man at another elevator 200 wards
away, twice discovered fires appar-
entity Of incendiary origin in mis-
building.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
Postpone Opening.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service !
BOSTON, April 10-Announce-
ment was made at noon today that
the Giants-Braves opening game will
be played Thursday afternoon instead
Of Wednesday. The brisk wind driv-
ing the snow about has made efficient
clearing Of the field impossible in
time for tomorrow opener
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
Patriotic City.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
CLOVFRDALE, Ore, April 10
Don't come here, girls. if you want
husband Every unmarried man IN
Cloverdale has Joined some branch OF
the army. and most of them have
left for mobilization points.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
BRAZIL MAY Be
IN WAR By NIGH!
To Sever Diplomatic Relations
With Germany Because OF
Unwarned Submarine
Attack.
PREPARATIONS SPEEDED
Navy is Being Whipped Into Shape
and National Defense Plans
Are Being
Hurried.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. J
RIO DE JANE1RO, April 10.-Brazil
will sever diplomatic relations with
Germany some time within the next
twenty-four hours. An authoritative
source was quoted early today as de
claring the formal announcement
would be made before night.
President Braz' decision to take
this step, followed formal report
from the Brazilian minister in Paris
! corroborating in full the story Of the
captain of the Brazilian steamer Par
ana as to the circumstances Of thc
sinking of that vessel by German U
boat. Every detail Of the original
story, including the unwarned attack,
the firing Of shells on the sinking YES
sci, the deaths OF three Brazilians By
the explosion Of the torpedo and the
| twelve hours Of suffering in open
boats endured by the survivors,
many Of them wounded-'was said to
have been fully confirme ed.
1t was expected that Switzerland
would assume charge Of Brazilian in
terests at Berlin
Minister OF Marine Alencar today
ordered speeding UP of Bfazil's navy
preparations and great activity in
national defense was otherwise ind.-
Gated But the official, governmental
hope is that there need not be an act
ual war declaration following the dip
lOmatic rupture unless Germany gives
additional provocation.
The public, on the other hand, TO-
day apparently regarded the diplo-
matte break as purely a preliminary
step to war.
I;
People Demand War.
by H. B. Robertson, United Press
Correspondent
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 1O.-War
doomed as more likely than mere Dip
lomatic rupture between Brazil and
Germany today. The city seethed
with demand for instant hostiities.
Foreign Minister Muller was report
ed to have resigned, with other mem
bers of the cabinet
1t was understood passports for
the German minister and the German
consul had already been signed,
ready for instant delivery
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
Plot to Blow Up Capitol.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-Reports
of a plot 20 blow up the capitol, re-
ceived by secret service operatives
in New. York resulted in increasing
the guard on the capitol rounds today.
Fifty officers will be on duty at
night and no one will be allowed to en-
ter the grounds after sunset without
mass
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy. Warmer. Local
temp p. m. As; 7 a. m. 40.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10

The Telegraph Service CT The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
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our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-10

Opposition to conscription.
WASHINGTON, April 10-Strong
opposition to the conscript army bill
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Notice Is hereby given that |, Nell sullivan w
Special Commissioner In Chaneery, VIII on 'n'
3lst day Of March, 1917, between the hours pre-
scribed by law for judicial sales, sell to tho hsn'
est and best bidder the following property s''u'
atod In tho Southern District Of sharp Couhy'
Arkanaas, to.wti Lot |, Block ], JeeNfon
Square, Cave City, Arkansas, Said sale VIII w
at the south front door Of the court house IN INV
town of Evening Shade, Arkansas, and Ia pursu'
ant TO an order and Judgment Of the sharp ona"'
Gerry Court for the Southern District at itS No'
vember term, 1915, wherein ], Proctor EaSon wao
plaintiff and j. A, Lamar ct al were deionoa"s'
In cause then pending nbsaid court wh'fc"
the defendant. J. A, Lamar, recovered oil wv
plaintiff In the sum Of $4,000.
Terms Of sae Four months credit ana Venu'
ors lien retained on the property for puron"''
money,
Given under my hand M such Comm'ss'o"''
this 25th day Of February, 1917,
Neil Sullivan
Special Commissioner In Chahee'''
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30
NO PRIMARY IN SHARP
Central Committee Meeting Tuesday
Decides Against A Primary.

The democratic county central
committee of Sharp county held a
meeting at Center Tuesday for
the purpose of considering the
matter of holding a primary on
April 14th to nominate a candidate
for delegate to the state conStltu'
tional convention.
Sixteen townships were represent t.
ed either by regular delegates or by
proxy, and it was the decision OF
the committee to hold no primary
election in this county, allowing all
candidates who wish to make the
race for delegate place their names
On the ballot of the special general
election, which will be held June "a.
| This action CT the committee was
taken because there are no funds
provided to carry on a primary cleo
ton, and for the reason that but
little interest seems to be taken in
the election at best. A good many
counties in the state have decided
to hold no primary election.
The committee unanimously pass
ed a resolution endorsing the candi-
dacy of David L. King as a candi.
date for delegate at large from the
Second congressional district. The
resolution expressed the fullest con-
fdence in his integrity and ability
and in his general fitness for. this
important position.
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30

Marvin Stephens and family left
for Ash Flat the first part of the
weeE, the public school having closed
Friday. Mr.. Stephens gave very
satisfactory service for two terms
as principal of the school here, and
the family made many friends
during their stay in the town.
We have placed a consignment
of Ford parts and accessories with
W. H. Davidson at Cave City. Any
one wanting parts or repairs done
can get either by calling on him at
regular Ford list prices. Bigeers
& Johnston, Ford Agents, Hardy,
Ark.
DR.. VIM. Johnston of Hardy, agent
for the Ford automobile, was in
Evening Shade a short time We'd
nesday. He was completing short
tour of this section in the interest,"
of his agency, and reports having
sold a car to DR.. D. W. Gray Of
Sidney and that he has three OF
four more prospective customers.
Enclosed please find one dollar
to pay for the Record another year
| do not see how | could Get along
without the paper. 1t does me Sc
much GOOD to get the paper and
read the letters from my old SHARP
county home and hear from my
friends and loved ones.-Mrs. J. G
Holt, Newlin, Texas.
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30
PlCKEMS FOR DELEGATE
Young Attorney Would Represent Coun
ty In Constitutional Convention.

Fred M. Pickens Of Evening Shade
has announced his candidacy for
delegate to the state constitutional
convention.
Mr.. Pickens is by no means a
stranger to the people of the county,
having been born and raised on a
farm at Maxville, where he grew to
manhood. For number of years,
after having thoroughly qualified
himself, he engaged himself as a
teacher in the public schools. He
taught in a number of rural schools,
and was principal of the high
schools at Oxford, Evening Shade
and Calico Rock. He was admitted
to the bar in 1914, but did not
actively enter the practice until last
year, since which time he has done
a good volume of b 81 rs al d been
successful.
Mr.. Pickens does not believe in
making many changes in the pres
ent constitution of the state; does
not believe the old document is
worn out, and would not have vot-
ed for the calling of constitutions
al convention if he had been allow
ed to vote on the matter. However,
he does believe very few changes
In the constitution would be benef-
cial to the people at large, and hopes
to be able to express himself upon
these before the election.
The Record can recommend Mr..
Pickens as a worthy man Of splendid
ability; a man whose judgment is
sound, and in whom the people
might safely place their trust and
confidence.
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30

Grandma Kinney died last Fri
day at the bone of her son, NJ F,
Kinney, two miles west of town,
arte, a long period Of leebleness,
TIE deceased was IS years of a8e,
and passed away from the iDArmf-
ties of old age, Burial occurred
Saturday at the Williams cemetery,
near town. Rev. j. W. jenkins,
pastor Of the Methodist church, con-
Quoted services at the Grave.
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30
Honest Letter From An Honest Man

Enos Halbert, Paoli, Ind, writes
II contracted a severe cold this fal
and coughCd continually, Could
hardly sleep at nights. Tried sever
al remedies without relief. Got
Foley's Honey and Tar and the first
bottle relieved me, curing my cough
entirely. | can recommend it foT
all coughs" Get the genuine
nett Wasson Drug Co,
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30

A daughter, their first born, ar
rived at the home Of Homer Cathey
and wife one night this week.
J. R. Metcalf left the latter part
Of last week for Little Rock to spend
a few days on business matters.
Floyd E. Norwood, a piano tuner
Of Mammoth Spring, spent a day
or two in Evening Shade this week
Wanted: Laborers tor quarry
work, drillers, shovelers, sledgers
leaders, drivers. Apply at quarry
Willitord.
Mrs. J. R. Metcalf LEFT Wednesday
for Batesvilie, where she will spend
some time with the family of her
son, C, D. Metcalf.
Atty. F. M. Pickens returned
Tuesday from Melbourne, where
he had been looking after business
In the lizard circuit court,
Jack Simpson, q spleudid citizen
Of Cave City, was meeting friends
and looking eiter some business at
the court house Wednesday,
STRAYED - One dark brown
mare, six years old, no marks,
Phone or write Henry Wolfe, Even.
Ing Shade, and receive reward,
j. r. Edwards went to St. Louis
the first part of the week and will
spend several days in the city buy
ing goods for the Edwards Mere. Co.
We would sell all tho butter and
eggs on the place to Get money
to pay for the Record II 1t were
necessary, Mrs, Percy Wainwright,
Cord.
Hardy Higginbottom, a good
friend of the Record living in Lqt-
anon township, was locking after
some business at the court house
one day this week.
Frank and Perry Holt of David.
son township and Allen G SIN tn of
Pouehkeepsie made final proof on
their homeSteads Saturday before
Deputy Clerk Sullivan.
! will pasture horses at 81 per
month and cattle at so cents per
month each In my pasture of $50
acres, located three miles west of
Evening Shade, John Wilks,
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30

WANTED 49, Strawberry plckers
at Judeopia, ArhGnsas, two cents
rtr quart raid for picking, families
or large parties will be furnished
houses or tents, picking starts about
April 25, aud lasts for a month,
For Information write W, c, Norlh,
President and Mgr, of the Judsonla
Fruit & V. G. Association, Judsonie,
Arkansas.
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30
Local News
Not The Usual Paper

We believe the readers will readi-
ly recognize that this issue OF the
Record is not the usual paper sent
out from the Record office BY
way of explanation it should be
said that the editor is suffering
from an attack of stomach trouble
and that his little daughter, Jennie
is confined to her bed with pneu'
monia. We trust therefore that
our readers will make allowances
for a less newsy paper until these
conditions have passed
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30
LETTER FROM TEXAS
West Texas Has A Grip On Former Re-
sident Of Sidney Section.

Editor Record Enclosed you will
find check on subscription, which
we trust will put us on friendly
terms again; that is, if you can
work it off on your banker,
We have now been in West Texas
ten years, and haven't grown tired
Of it here yet. 1t is dry this spring
and unusually windy, but that does
not worry the old,timer any more.
Old Arkansas still holds q strong
erip on our memory. Many fond
.recollections of that state still re-
main, from which we do not want
to break loose, but West Texas got
a grip on us in a little while and
this high altitude with its fine eli
mate, its mild winters and lovely
summers, are seldom equalled.
If we could only trade Arkansas
a little sunshine for little more
rain it would better Arkansas and
the trade wouldn't hurt this section
a bit,
God bless old Arkansas. She is
shedding the scales of lust and filth
that 90 hand and hand with the
saloon. Texas, we are sorry to say,
has TO take off her hat to Arkansas
in this respect, but we are coming
The saloon is going from Texas as
1t has gone from Arkansas. Ark
ansas leads, Texas follows. We are
glad to say Arkansas is no longer to
be laughed at in Texas. We all sit
up and take notice of her now'
W. Z. Buchanan.
Lubbock, Texas,
Sharp County record., 1917-03-30
Little Girl Had Group

Every mother knows and fears
Group, Mrs, R. M. Raney, R. F. D
No. 2, Stanford, KY, writes; MY
little girl had Group every few
nights. | Ibeean to give her Foley's
Honey and Tar and that night she
slept well, never couehed any, and
the next day her cold was gone.
Relieves coughs aud colds. Con.
tains no opiates,--Barnett-Wa
Drug Co.