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The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07
Ambassador BernSt0rff and
Entire Consular Corps Are
Given Their Passports
Norway, Sweden, Denmark and South
American Countries Side With u. s.

program became effective Thurs
day, according to announcement
last night by Lloyd's shipping
agency and the British admiral
ty. The first day Of submarine
warfare took a toll of 10 ships
and eight lives.
To Enforce Neutrality
Customs collectors at all ports
of the United States, Hawaii and
Porto Rico were instructed by
the Treasury department yester-
day to exercise the utmost vigi-
lance to see that neutrality regu-
lations Of the United States were
enforced. They were instructed
to see that no vessal left with
out clearance papers and that
no armed ship left without per-
NIT.
| Watching Washington
The eyes2of Great Britain ard
all Europe are focused on Wash
ington. 1t is recognized that the
question whether the United
States finally will be drawn into
the European war is being de-
cided there. Not only the pol
icy of the United States, but of
the neutral European nations al
so, is being largely determined
in Washington. From Spain, Hol-
land and the Scandinavian coun-
tries messages to the English
papers say they are waiting for
the lead which the United States
will give before framing their
replies to the German announce
ment of unfetered maritime war
against all cargo vessels ap-
preaching her enemies coasts.
British officials decline to
speak for publication on the cri-
sis lest any utterances might be
construed in the United States
as officious attempts to influence
the American policy and intrude
upon the problem which they
recognize as purely one between
the neutral nations and the Cen
tral powers.
Two Theories Discussed
Two theories are being warm
ly discussed here. One is that
the Central powers expect to
starve cut Great Britain and her
allies by unrestricted sea war
fare and that they consider they
The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07
The Musical Revue !.
Scores Big Hit.
Home Talent Production A Sue
cess In Every Respect; Thea
trically and Financially

Praises are sounding on every
side for the Musical Revue which
played to a capacity house at the
Armory Monday night. The two
acts Of musical comedy vaude-
vile drew round after round of
applause from the enthusiastic
audience. All the members Of
the cast entered unto the per-
formance with a zest that never
Jagged. One number followed
another in quick succession. The
New Dream Orchestra was at
it's best; the music was tuneful
and catchy, something different,
something new with every num-
ber.
The curtain rose on an attrac
tive garden abIaze with Japa-
nese lights. Against this charm
ing back ground the pretty girls,
the young men and the kiddies
in bright colors and attractive
costumes sang and danced their
way through the show.
Miss Moody deserves a great
deal of credit for the smooth
ness and finish which the play
showed. Her work was thorough
in every respect. The casts
appreciation was manifested by
the way they cheered her after
the last curtain.
Miss Moody's ability along
comedy lines was displayed in
her sketch with Roy MacP Phee.
They were an exceedingly clever
Augustine and Heine. Mr.. Mac
Phee's work was his first ven
ture into comedy and was very
well received.
Mrs. Eunice Rice with James
Continued on page s.
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r X X X X i: !. X
LATEST WAR EVENTS.


All sailors on German
merchant boats interned in
this country are taken off
and confined on Ellis Island.
German Gunboat at Hon
olulu harbor, which has
been interned there for
some time, was burnt to wa
ters edge, presumably by
crew.
A large number of Amer
lean prisoners in Germany
captured on neutral boats
are ordered released.
Ambassador Gerard at
the court Of Berlin, has
asked for his passports.
All Americans in Ger
many were advised to leave.
\ The government at Wash
ington still lives and Wilson
says there shall be no war.
X :. * X X * X X
The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07
MankatO Coal Short.

According to long distance
from Mankato there exists in
that city a serious coal short
age. In fact conditions are so
severe, the public schools have
been closed and the available
supply of coal used for the hos
pitfalls and hotels. If another
storm should follow, this city
would also suffer.
The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07

Every full-blooded American
is hoping at the present time
that war will be avoided, but is
ready if it must come.
The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07
Big Snow Storm
Delays Traffic
Nearly ALI Passenger Trains are
Cancelled and ALI Train
Schedules are Smashed

During the latter part Of last
week this city has. witnessed the
worst storm it has seen for twen-
ty-fve years. The storm started
Tuesday, and kept up almost a
constant blow until late Sunday
night. It reached it's pinnacle
of severity Thursday night when
the thermometer reached 81 de-
grees below zero. During the
greater part of this time all
roads had entirely suspended
traffic. Monday morning it was
reported that not a train was
running east of the Rocky noun
tains.
No Rural Delivery
Although the carriers on the
rural routesmade every endeavor
to break through the drifts, they
had to turn back and give up.
Perhaps during the forepart of
this week the rural free deliv-
cry will be resumed, and mail
delivered as heretofore.
Telephone Service
The storm caused considerable
damage to the telephone service,
but locally the service has been
fairly good. Mr.. Kleaver was
kept on the move all the time
and used skis in order to get
around. Bert said this was the
hardest work he has had for
some time.
No Movies
Both the Grand and Dream
Theatre have failed to open their
doors, as it is impossible to get
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The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07
No Movies

Both the Grand and Dream
Theatre have failed to open their
doors, as it is impossible to get
Continued on page s.
The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07
SPECIAL TUESDAY
NOON.

* Germany has not receded
= one jot from it's submarine
y warfare, rumors to the con-
y trary Notwithstanding.
y
have more to gain by trying to
shut off American supplies of
munitions and food than by con-
tinuing friendly relations. The
second is that the Central dynas-
ties consider that at the pres
ent moment they may best serve
their own interests with their
peoples by bringing upon them
selves the hostility of the neu-
trail nations and saying that
they Cannot fight the whole
, world.
/ At no previous stage of the
war since the sinking of the Id
sitania has the development of
Americas policy been so intent
ly watched. Every news mes
sage from the United States,
however brief, however indefi-
nitely worded, is devoured by
the public and debated as to it's
significance and bearing, in the
newspaper offices and on the
streets.
Declaration of War
The Daily Mail regards the
German note in effect as a dec
laration of war on the United
States because it's demands do
not admit of discussion.
Campaign One of Necessity
The attitude of the German
people IN respect to the new sub
marine policy, SO far as ascer-
tanned today from conversations
with persons in various walks
of life in and out of politics, is
that the inauguration of an vn-
restricted submarine campaign
is dictated by stern necessity
and for self-preservation and
that in such a life and death
struggle, no regard can longer
be paid to other considerations.
The all-absorbing question in ev-
cry discussion concerns the at
titude of America.
Number of Submarines.
Whatever was said in COM
mittee was confidential, but in
outside circles one hears esti-
mates of the number Of subma-
rines running to several hundred
and the conviction is expressed
that the amount Of tonnage sunk
monthly can be increased to ap-
proximately 100000 tons, in
addition to large amount of
neutral tonnage which will be
deferred from entering the pro-
hibited areas by the submarine
terror. Those who base their
opinion of the merits of the de-
clslon upon such figures declare
that two to three months of
operations on this scale would
provided the United States were
not drawn into the bring
England to a point where she
would be willing to discuss
terms.
! Every full-blooded American
is hoping at the present time
The Redwood gazette., 1917-02-07

Home Talent
Stages Fine Play
Large Audience Comes Out in
Storm to Witness Shannon
Boys" Friday Night
BAND REALIZES PURSE
Cast Was Well Selected and
Showed Results of Splendid
Preparation By Coach

IOPStA CbAOAt A>y OOASAA
The home talent play "Shan-
non Boys" was presented at the
Armory Friday night despite
the stormy weather that pre-
vailed throughout the week.
There was some doubt among
those in charge as to whether
much of an audience could be
expected owing to the stormy
weather. When the time arrived
for the opening number by the
sband all doubt about the attend
ance vanished for a splendid
audience filled the auditorium to
witness the production. 1t was
an appreciative audience too.
From the time of the opening
number until the close Of the
play there was continuous en-
tertainment, for the band rem
dered selections between acts
that occupied the time between
acts ana scenes.
Shannon Boys is an Irish rO-
matte drama, not blood curdling,
but thrilling, yet comic in part.
1t possesses a fairly strong plot
and there is ample opportunity
for some of the leading roles to
display considerable ability.
There were past-time favorites
among the cast who are always
heartily greeted by a local audi
ence. Among these were ]. w.
Neiman who assumed the role
of Sergt. Phil Swift and Miss
Laura Francois as Molly Moore,
Phips sweet heart. Upon these
two roles was centered, the plot.
Both parts were exceptionally
well played and produced talent
of admiration. Mrs. Mary Finn
as Molly Moore's mother, filled
the place as only one of, her kind
ly disposition could. Howard Ma
son as Col. Dixon was perfectly
at ease and his commanding
voice and general makeup were
above par. Oliver Steele as Sir
Richard Forbes and Miss Edla
Starr as Lady Forbes were we'll
adapted to assume the dignity
becoming to English aristocracy.
Mrs. Neiman as Miss Helen Dix
en- played the part of a charm
ing Miss in a manner that won
for her admiration. G. H. Bald
win and Douglas Warner as the
Shannon Boys were active and
looked capable of freeing Old
Ireland.
There was exceptional talent
in the cast that has never en-
tertained local audiences and
that is worthy of special men,
tion. Earl Stebbins mastered
the role Of Capt. Forbes and did
it splendidly. AS a villanous
troublemaker he showed himself
star. w. D. Comrie as Dan
Moore was right at home and
has a peculiar instinct that be-
fits him when taking part in an
Irish play. H. E. Palmer as
Corp. Reddy and w. G.. Yackel
as Private Nolan helped to COM
plete an all star cast Of local
talent.
To Miss Laura Francois who
directed the preparation of this
play is due much credit and the
result of her efforts was an en-
thusiastic audience well paid for
coming out on a stormy night.
The band is very grateful to
those who helped make the play
a success, both in taking part
and in attendance.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
REVIVAL MEETINGS

Revival meetings will be held
on the Washington charge as fol
lows:
A t Ozan church. - Beginning
1st Sunday in August, II o'clock
a. m, assisted by Rev. j. M.
Hamilton of Murfreesboro.
Washington church. beginning
2nd Sunday in August, II o'clock
a. m, assisted by Rev. A. G.
Rogers of Strong. Opening ser
mon by Rev. j. H. Gold.
st. Paul church. Beginning
3rd Sunday in August, II o'clock
a. m, assisted by Rev. A. G.
Rogers of Strong.
Sardis church.-Beginning 4th
Sunday in August, II O'clock a.
M, assisted by Rev. Rev. j. A.
Hall of Fort Towson, Okla.
1t is my earnest desire that the
embership of the church at
each point on the charge feel an
interest in the success of these
meetings and make at least some
effort to that end.
Neither the pastor nor the Wis.
iting preacher can do your work.
God demands something of you;
will you do itY Pray much.
Yours for service.
b. Il. MULLINS,
Pastor M. L. Church South.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
N. H. BOYCE DIES

Mr.. NJ. Hart Boyce, aged 6S
years, died at the family home on
Route 2 Monday morning at 4
O'Clock and burial occurred at the
Washington cemetery Monday
afternoon at ) O'Clock, services
at the grave by the Rev. j. H.
Gold.
Mr.. Boyce was a stout, robust
man and had always enjoyed good
health. About two weeks before
his death he had an attack of hux,
due, attending physicians said, to
eating cabbage. Typhoid fever
later developed, causing his
death.
In the death of Mr.. Boyce the
county loses a splendid citizen
and upwright man; he came TO
Hampstead county from Colum-
bia county with his father, DR..
M. G. Boyce, soon after the close
of the civil war, and he has re-
sided here continuously since
that time. Mr.. Boyce is survived
by his wife, two sons and three
daughters, as follows: G. E, and
L. K. Boyce, Washington, Route
2; Mrs. r. w. Patterson, Wash.
ington; Mrs. r. b. Thompson,
Texarkana, a n d Mrs. Carl A..
Campbell of Ozan.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
LIBERTY LOCALS

Bro. Hamilton will fill his reg.
ular appointment here Sunday,
and in the afternoon he will go
to McNab to begin his protracted
meeting.
Mrs. Hoosier of Texarkana and
Mrs. Stone of Idabel, Okla, have
returned to their homes, after a
weeks visit to Mr.. Jno. Hicks and
family.
Miss Lottie Gilbert began teach
ing as assistant in the school here
Monday.
Mrs. w. M. Bristow has been
on the sick list for several days.
Mr.. Sam Hicks and family of
Blossom, Texas, and Will Hicks
of Franks, Okla, arrived Satur-
day for visit to relatives, max.
ing the trip overland in the for
mer's car. They will be accom-,
panied home by Misses Bertha
and Verda Hicks.
Mr., E. F. Gilbert n d son,
FLOYD, and Mr.. and Mrs. Pardue
attended the funeral of Mr.. M.
H. Boyce at Washington.
Miss Arleva Guilliams of Ida
bell, Okla, is visiting her broth
er, Geo. Guilliams, here.
W. S. Gordon of Patmos spent
| Monday night with his sister,
Mrs. f. f. Gilbert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Darwin of
Shower Springs spent Sunday
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. Gilbert.
Mr.. Tom Norman and Miss
Ruth Atkinson were quietly mar
ried Saturday. We wish them a
happy life.
Mr.. Will Gilbert has purchased
Dodge car.
Mrs. Neal LaNier of Cushing,
Okla. arrived Monday for a visit
to her parents, Mr., and Mrs. j..
f. Gilbert.
Floyd Gilbert and sister, Mis- s
Lottie, spent the Fourth at
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
FARM BUILDING PLANS

The Extension Division of the
University of Arkansas has been
furnishing free plans for farm
buildings for some time but at
present plans for poultry house
construction and grain storage
buildings seem TO be the most
popular. Every farmer who has
delayed putting up storage build.
ings for grain should write and
get this, which deals with the
principles of construction, TAX
ing up such questions as the
pressure on walls, construction
of foundation, floors, framing,
roofs and general arrangement.
In addition to a discussion of the
principles of construction, com
plete plans for building these
may be had upon request.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
Public Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned citizens of Hampstead coun-
ty will present and file, at the August,
1917, term OF the Hampstead County
Court petition asking that a new
public road be opened and an old road
closed in Hampstead County, Ark, as
follows, to-wit;
Beginning at the bridge over BoisD-
Arc creek in the Northwest quarter of
Section 20, Township l3, South, Range
25 West; thence Northeast about $50
yards, to the line between the North
west quarter and the Northeast quar-
ter of said Section 20; thence North
to the North line of Section 20; thence
continuing on same course " rods;
thence Northwest to the line between
the Northeast quarter of the South
west quarter and the Southeast quar-
ter of the Southwest quarter; thence
West to the line between the North
west quarter of the Southwest quarter,
and the Southwest quarter ofthe South
west quarter; thence North along said
line so rods; thence West so rods, to
the West section line of Section ~.
Townsbip ~ south, Range 20 west
thence North 1890 feet, to "a point 220
feet South of the Iron Mountain Rail
ways right-of-way; thence on South
westerly course, parallel to said rail
way, SIS feet; thence on u Northwest
erly course, at right angles to the rail
way right-of-way, 200 feet; thence
Southwestcrly on South line of rail-
way right-of-way, to Sheppard rail-
way crossing, thence North across said
right-of-way to the South Section line
of Section 7, at point 400 feet East of
of the Southeast quarter; thence West
400 feet; thence North 100 rods; thence
North 81 degrees West to point in
tersecting the present road on center
line of Section I; thence west along the
road to the intersection of the Hope and
Fulton public road in the west Half of
Section I, Township l3 South, Range
25 West, Hampstead county, Ark.
We also petition to have,the old road
vacated from point at the center of
the west line of Section IS, Township
Is South, Range 25 West, going west
and extending to the Iron Mountain
crossing, near the west line of Section
IS.
S, M, Brandcbcrry, ct al.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
PERSONAL MENTION ID

spending several weeks with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P.
Stewart, at Columbus, Iand relatives
here.
Ike S. Shields of Junction City,
formerly of Washington, is visiting
relatives here for a few days. Ike
has enlisted in the mechanical en-
gineering department of the army
and he expects to be called out in a
few days.
Presley Moore is here on a short
visit to his mother, Mrs. J. II.
Moore, preparatory to going to st.
Louis to join company of engineers
who will be sent with Uncle Sans
fighting forces. Mr.. Moore will en-.
gage in clerical work for the engi-
neerlng corpse.
DR.. A. c. Kolb and bride and Rev.
S. j. Cannon arrived here last Sun.
day from Louisville, Ky, having
made the trip by auto in six days.
They have been visiting DR.. Kolb's 5
father on Route 2, Prof. o. e. Kolb
and other relatives. The party left
here yesterday for Magnolia and
will return next week, after which
they will continue their tour, going
through Texas and Oklahoma.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
Much Extra Work In March

Ilts between seasons. when
few persnos perspire as health
demands. The result is double
work for the kidneys, to throw
out waste eliminated through
pores when persons perspire.
Overworked kidneys need help:
b, H, Stone, Reading, Pa. writes,
When | need a kidney remedy,
| rely on Foley Kidney Pills.
On sale here at Colds.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
CUT THIS QUILT is
WORTH MONEY

Don't miss this. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c to Foley &
Co., 1885 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago
ILL.,, writing your name and ad-
dress clearly You will receive
in return a trial package contain.
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills, and
Foley CatnarNo Tablets.
Sold at Colds Cash Store.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
BARBECUE AUGUST 18TH

August 18th has been decided
onas the date for the big barbe-
cue to be given at Washington.
The occasion will be eagerly
awaited by hundreds of citizens
from all parts of the county and
it promises to be tn e biggest
event ever pulled off" in the
county. Details will be published
later.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
news OF BLEVINS

Blevins, July 5.--The Fourth
passed off quietly here.
Robert Taylor's wife has been
critically ill for the past several
weeks and her life was despaired
of, but she is now recovering rap
idlv. Three doctors and two
trained nurses have been attend.
ing her. ~
Sam Mullin made a business
trip to Texarkana the first of
last week.
The whole neigh borhood turn
ed out the first of last week and
and gave this town a thorough
cleaning up from one end to the
other.
Miss Emma Wells, who has
been spending the past several
bonths in Arizona with friends
returned home last week,
The cantaloup crop around
here will start moving about the
last of this week.
One of Mr.. and Mrs. Aston S
children is in verv low condi-
ton, having had relapse of the
measels. 1t is thought that the
child now has pneumonia.
Rev. Dunn and Mr. Irwin lat.
tended the Epworth League at
Gurdon last week.
We had the pleasure of carry.
ing the election returns to Hope
last week and returning by way
of Washington, where we met G.
E. Bailey, Ed Velvin and others,
who were all rejoicing over the
decision of Judge Evans, and
we'll may they rejoice over the
victory; they sure deserve it
after several years of hard fight.
ing for justice in the cause, for it
was a travesty on justice for
Hope to think that she could
gain her ends by such frauds,
When the peoples rights are in
volved and they rise up in their
might, justice will always pre-
vail. Well, let's have that bar
becue as soon as possible, SO we
can all rejoice together,
Instead of firing our ammuni-
ton on the Fourth, we have saved
it for better cause. A large
number of accidents and the de-
struction of property also re-
suits where this plan is adhered
to.
Dewey"
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06

To win the war we must save
the waste; to win the war we
must produce more food supplies.
To do this is patriotic duty, and
every man, whether or not he is
fit for military service, can do his
part 1t takes about four men
at home to keep one man on the
firing line; that is, the labor of 4
men to furnish what it would take
to purchase the food, clothing,
ammunition and other necessa-
ries.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
An Honest Letter From an
Honest Man

Enos Halbert, Paoli, Ind,
writes: Il contracted a severe
cold this fall and coughed con
tinually. Could hardly sleep at
nights, | tried several remedies
without relief. Got Foley's.
Honey and Tar and thSs
bottle relieved me, curing
cough entirely. | can recomS
mend it for all coughs" Get the
genuine.
Colds Cash Store.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06

Every mother knows and fears
Group. Mrs. r. M. Raney. Il. r.
D. 2 Stanford, KY, writes: MY
little girl had Group every few
nights. | began to give her
Folev's Honey and Tar and that
night she slept well, never
coughed any, and the next day
the cold was gone" Relieves
coughs and colds. Contains no
opiates.
Sold here at Gold IS Cash Store.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06

The U-boats found some diff
Guilty in handling the destroyers
that protected the transports car
rying United States soldiers To
France. All arrived safe; not a
lluhi1k,xnan or animal lost, altho'
two attacks we're made. "
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06

Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
is still making speeches in which
he expresses confidence in the
ultimate success of the Teutonic
powers. . In the meantime the
Teutonic armies are being forced
back and prisoners are being lost
to the allies by the tens of thous-
ands.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06
FIRST CANTALOUPES MOVE

The first shipment of 1907 can
taloupes from this section went
forward by express this morn
ing. Express shipments will in
crease during the next few days
and carload shipments will begin
to move in about a week.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06

1t is well enough to burn pow
der on the 4th of July in times of
peace, but at this time the powder
should be saved, as twill be need
ed for other purposes.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06

1t is patriotic duty TO save
food and to produce as much as
you can-The soldiers in training
in this country and on the firing
line in France will need it.
Washington telegraph., 1917-07-06

The waste in-the average Amer
lean family, if saved, would al
low that family to buy enough
less to feed one soldier ON the
firing line.