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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
British Importers of U. S.
Goods to Suffer Loss

London, Feb. 24.-importers of
American goods believe they have been
hard hit by the latest restrictions upon
imports. but the extent of their loss
cannot be determined accurately until
they learn Just how literally licenses
will be granted for the importation of
forbidden wares.
For some time past many items in
cluded in the latest list have only been
allowed to enter under license, but i'm
porters have claimed that much fsvorit-
ism was shown in the issuance of such
licenses. They now expect more even
system of administration.
Boot and shoe importers are par
ticularly alarmed over the latest de-
cree, although they have long been ex-
pecting such action.
American importers, according TO one
Of their chief representatives here,
have little reason TO hope for favorable
treatment in the issuance of licenses.
In the past, while guch permits have
been literally granted TO Great Brit
aims allies, the government has shown
little disposition to grant preferential
favors TO American goods on the pro-
hibited list. One important exception,
however, is noted in the fact that, de-
=
leaf tobacco were greater last year
than in normal years.
Americans interested in coffee impor-
tations are of the opinion that the lat
est restrictions will cause q transfer Of
the business, by which the product will
be sent direct 20 America instead Of
reaching here through the great Lon
don coffee market. Coffee consumption
here is not heavy, compared with other
countries, and il 10 believed the do
nestle supplies are sufficient
The restrictions may also result in
the removal of American machinery
concerns which maintain great London
houses, supplying the Continent and
British colonies with mining and agri-
cultural machinery. A number of
these concerns are planning the cree
ton Of branch plants in Russia.
American periodicals, which were be-
coming prominent on English news
stands, will be missed, as they will
only be allowed in single copies, by
mail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Declares America Cannot
Act in Time to Hurt
U-BOat Blockade
SAYS ALLIED TONNAGE
NOW is AT MINIMUM
Expects Sea War in Few
Weeks to Bring England
to Starving Point

Americas participation in the war
on the side of the Allies would not
materially increase Germany's Difficult
ties, declared the German Chancellor
in a conversation with the leaders of
the Centre and National Liberal par
ties in the Reichstag, according to a
Stockholm dispatch to "The London
Daily Telegraph"
"The blockade" said Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg, "if it succeeds at
all, must succeed within a limited num-
Der Of weeks. within which America
cannot effectively participate in the
operations. Our decision to apply sub
marines unshrinkingly is based on the
Admiralty's calculation that the world
tonnage, which is practically all at the
disposal Of the Entente, has reached
the minimum below which the Entente
cannot continue the war. .,
EVAN if our aim to force England
to conclude peace is not attained
Americas participation will not mate
rally increase our difficulties. Amer.
lea can turn out an infinite amount OF
munitions and an indefinite number OF
soldiers, but as the result Of the llml-
tation Of tonnage she cannot send and
maintain an army in Europe without
injuring the transport and supply OF
the existing Entente armies and jeop-
ardizing the feeding Of Entente people.
"For practical purposes we need only
fear that America will be within Wis
ible time a help to the Entente with
her lighter war vessels for combating
cur submarines. These considerations
did not apply at the time Of the former
disagreement with the United States
over the sinking of the Lusitania. At
the time American antagonism would
have meant a vast increase of men and
munitions for the enemy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Import Ban May Halt
Rising Shoe Prices Here

Brockton, Mass, Feb. 24..No imme,
diate lowering of the cost of shoes will
result from the British embargo on
leather, according to the opinion ex-
pressed tonight by John Kent, presi-
dent of the National Shoe Manufactur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Marine Insurance
Lower as Fear of
U-BOatS Lessons
Reduction in Transatlantic Rate
Indicates Returning Conf
dence, Says Expert

Evidence of returning confidence on
the part of marine insurance COM
panies was shown yesterday in slight
reduction in war risks for transatlantic
shipping. Although the rate has been
as high as IA per cent of the value OF
a cargo at various times, when ruth
less submarine warfare was threatened
earlier in the war, the average rate
charged last week was s per cent.
Reports of the sinking Of the British
steamer Belgier on Friday carried first
news Of a heavy bolw to local insur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

ers' Association. He held out the hope,
however, that the embargo would AZ
least equalize prices and tend to check
the steadily rising cost Of the family
shoe bill.
The current belief in shoe circles, ne
said. that the American government
was preparing to place large orders Tor
the army and navy would operate to
hold prices at their present heights,
The embargo, he thought, would prop.
ably have some local erect as Great
Britain recently had imported large
quantities of sole leather. This supply
NAV now be thrown back upon the
American market, making the sole
leather situation easier. but Mr.. Kent
did not believe such a condition would
last long, unless Great Britain has
accumulated larger stock than she
generally was supposed to have.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
ALLIED BAZAAR IN BOSTON
ADDED $450,OOO TO FUND
Relief for Sufferers in All Warning
Countries Assured

Announcement was made here yester-
day by the National Allied Relief Conn.,
mittee Of more than $450,00o earned by
its National Allied Bazaar in Boston.
About $4,000 has been devoted to
individual war relief projects, SO that
blind persons, orphans, wounded SOL
diers, refugees and other sufferers In
virtually all the nations at war will
benefit.
About 100000 was distributed by
the committee itself in relief work in
the British Isles, Belgium, Russia, Ar
menis, Italy and elsewhere; to Ameri-
can ambulance workers in France, and
to tuberculosis sufferers in France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Easement Left S675 Estate

London, Feb. 24.-The will of Roger
Easement, former British knight and
consul, hanged in Pentonville Prison
August 3, after his conviction of con-
spring to cause the Dublin revolt last
Easter, was probated to-day. His
estate of 1878 was left to his cousin,
Mrs. Parry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
100000 IN BRITISH ARMY
AND 100000 IN NAVY
New Estimate Adds $4,000 Officers and
Men to Fleet

London, Feb. 24.-The army esti-
mates issued to-day provide for an
army Of 100000 men, exclusive Of
troops in India. An additional navy
estimate calls for $4,000 officers and
men, bringing the total Of the navy
personnel to 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Misses Spring Tailored Suits
d S0 IN 13S.0O

strictly tailored dessy suits Inc
length jackets hip knee length Bright cors as we" as the
for the dres tailored suits and wonderful
the costumes Straight ne Pa
Sizes IA to 20 years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
SWISS RESTRICT FOOD;
ORDER TWO MEATLESS DAYS

Bar Whipped Cream and Limit Use OF
Eggs
Berne, Feb. 24.--The Bundesrst an
nounced yesterday the long awaited
restriction Of food distribution, where
by Switzerland will have henceforth
two meatless days weekly and must
do without whipped cream and similar
dishes, and must limit its egg consump-
ton. The regulations prescribe that on
two days a week the use Of beef. pork,
goatmeat, mutton and horsemeat is for
hidden in hotels, restaurants and pri-
vate houses. No one is exempt.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14

Jshn Paul JeNsS Greatest gxplslt, IN
psssst Of The 9srapls.
Following up many feats Of daring.
John Paul Jones In the summer Of
ITS captured near the Ensiish COAST
the British twenty gun warship Drake.
Of superior build to bis vessel. the
Ranger. and carried It into Brest with
100 prisoners. He had already won
renown In America. and as result Of
this victory he was placed In command
of the ship Duras. furnished BY the
French government In recognition Of
biz valor. Jones changed the name Of
she ship to 9ophomme Richard and
In August, ITO. sailed with q squad
con Of nve vessels, three American
and two French, for the coast Of Scot.
land, creating even greater alarm
among the inhabitants than be had
done on previous raid.
When of Marlborough, Jones fell IN
with 6eet Of forty-one British mer.
chantmen returning from the Baltic
and conveyed by two powerful mem
of-war-the Scraps, carrying forty
guns. and the Countess Of Scarbor.
ough. with twenty guns. On the even
Ing Of Sept. %, ITO, Jones engaged
the Scraps In battle. and after three
hours Of desperate lighting. during
which the two ships were dashed to-
gether, the Scraps surrendered. Tho
Bonhomme Richard, however, was so
badly damaged that It sank two days
later, the crew In the meantime being
transferred to the Scraps.
For this victory, his most famous
exploit. Jones, upon his arrival In Par.
Is, was presented by Louis XVI. with
a gold mounted sword and was deco
rated with the cross Of the Order Of
Military Merit Upon his return to
America, In 1881, congress voted him
a gold medal, passed resolution COM
mending his zeal, prudence and in.
trepidity," assigned him to the com.
mand Of a ship Of the line then build
Ing and proposed to create for him the
rank Of rear admiral. lie also received
a complimentary letter from General
Washington.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
LEFT HANDED BALL PLAYERS,
They Should Pitch or Take the Out.
field or First Base.

field or First Base.
Left handed throwers who desire to
play the inheld should confine their ef.
forts to first base. The records OF
baseball fall to show left handed
thrower successful In any infleld posi-.
ton other than first base This is due
to the fact that a left handed thrower
who tries to play second. third OF
shortstop Is always or his throwing
balance when be gets a ground ball
1t Is necessary. therefore. that be
should change his position before he
can make throw to any Of the other
bases with any degree Of accuracy.
"A left handler Is conceded to have
considerable advantage over a right
handler In playing first base. This Il
because left handed thrower at FIRST
base Is always In position for throw.
Ing to any Of the other infielders
catcher without having to make any
shift. In handling hunts and attempt
ing a force play at some other base
the traction OF second saved In be
Ing able to field and throw with prac
tically the same motion gets the YER
dict on many close plays.
Left handed throwers are under a
serious handicap when trying to catch
A catcher who throws right handed
will tell you II Is much easier ia
throw to second with a right handed
batter up than left handler. A right
handed batter gives the catcher clear
view Of second base and the runner
With q left handed batter II Is slight
ly obscured. The majority Of batters
are right handlers.
Players who throw left handed
should choose only pitching. playing
the outneld or holding down FIRST base
Billy Evans In St Nicholas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14

At Taylor, Texas. $4,000 (the site has
already been acquired) Postoffice
building and site at San Benito, $780,
900. Honey Grove, increasing the lin.
1t OF the cost OF the building TO $780,
900. The site has heretofore been do
mated to the government by the city,
Crockett, Texas, $4,000; Paris. Tex.
as, 100000.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
when Bs.chsr sHoIl.r.d..

Coming home from the morning serv.
leo one Sunday. DIR. Beechcr threw
himself on a lounge and said In a
tone OF deep detection. Il believe tina.
was tho worst sermon ever
preached" One Of his daughters pro.
tested that she had seldom heard him
when he was moro energetic. "0t.
yes" was the impatient reply. when
I haven't anything to say I always
oller."--Outlook.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
CHEMICAL COMPANY MEETING.

The monthly meeting Of Auto Chem.
ical Company No. was held last
night at the fire station. The attend
ance was good and the regular order
OF business was transacted. A gen.
eral discussion OF matters pertaining
to the interests OF the company was
held. after which the company ad
journed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

T. j. Caywood and wife to w. H.
Burt, so acres In the Thomas splane
league; consideration 5000.
T. J. Caywood and wife to w. II.
Burt, Z acres in the r. Perry survey:
consideration 5000.
Mrs. Mary Jane Posey to William
Harrison, acres in the s. F. Austin
league; consideration $40.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
A. AND N. QUINTET TWICE
WINNER OVER 7. c. v

The Aggies beat T. c. U. again last
night. AZ to IS. The game was not as
fast as Monday nights game
and the superior team work Of the
Aggies stood out throughout the con.
test. >
This is the last game the Aggies
play before they meet Rice here next
week. The T. G. U. team left last
night for Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
Origin Of the Opera.

The opera, like nearly everything
else interesting In the world Of mind,
had Its origin In ancient Athens. The
earliest librettos were by Sophocles
and Aeschylus. such as the "Agamem.
non" and "Anugone," band Of flutes
and Tyres constituting the orchestra.
the dialogues being unsteady declaim.
ed and the choruses sung to the best
music Of the time. Thus do we have
the germ Of all later developments In
the line Of opera.-Exchange.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
FIXED That All RjohS.

Gaileigh-Hcrc's the dress suit you
loaned me. old chap. and many thanks.
Il didn't nt me very well. 30 I had the
tailor make few alterations. Green
The deuce you did, Well. Of all tho
Cailcigh-oh. It's all right, old chap.
I told him to send the bill to me.-Bos.
ton Transcript
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
RAIN LAST NIGHT.

The weather bureau rain gauge in
this >city registered rainfall last
night of .35 Of an inch. The largest
amount Of rainfall for one day this
year occurred January 22, when the
precipitation was 80 Of an inch. The
total rainfall for this year up to date
amounts to 1929 inches.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
ASK BIG SUM FOR
TEXAS POST0FF|CES

Washington, Feb. 14.-Senator Cul-
berson has submitted in the senate
the following amendments to the ON.
nibus public buildings bill:
Fort Worth 100000. provided not
to exceed 100000 Of this amount
shall be used to remodel. alter and re.
pair the present postoffice building
In Fort Worth in order to provide suit.
able accommodations therein for the
government offices not removed to
the new federal building in that city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
FusLLEss AuroMoslLE.

Tsssus Man Hs3 Invention 70 Propsl
Car 4 Springs. ~ (.
league. Texas. FEB. LIT J. Sims
Of this city has made an invention
which he thinks will revolutionize the
automobile industry. His invention
contemplates the use Of flat coil
springs for propelling the vehicle,
thereby obviating the use Of any kind
Of fuel. water, dry batteries or any Of
the parts embodied in gasoline en-.
CINE. and constituting self-starter OF
itself, being an inexpensive power and
noiseless. 1t can be used on any au.
tomobile now in use. Mr.. Sims has
applied for patent to protect his in.
vention.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
"rHE FAMILY DIET"

The ladies' are reminded Of the lee.
ture tomorrow afternoon at Carnegie
hall by Mrs. Garner. Her subject will
be How to Plan the Family Diet"
and will be very helpful to all who
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
PRAYER MEETING TONIGHT.

The usual mid-week prayer meeting
will be held at the First Baptist
Church tonight at 1880, followed by a
meeting OF the officers and teachers
of the Sunday school. Everybody is
cordially invited.
NJ. Il. WEAVER, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
arsaklna n csnslx.

IL understand that your daughter Il
going TO take music lessons"
"Not exactly" replied Farmer Corn
tosscl I'VE haven't the teart to tell
her that her voice sounds terrible, 90
we're goin' to hire n regular seacisr to
90 it"-washington star.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14

victim-say. dum ye, you've pulled
the wrong TOOTH Dentist From me
way you hollered thought had hold
Of the right one. but wen call Il my
mistake.--Chicaso Tribune.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14
PRAYER MEETING.

Remember prayer meeting tonight
at the Christian church. Mrs. w. s.
Collard is leader. Come.
]. c. WEIGH.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-14

FOR RENT-Six room house. Apply
to Ed Martin or phone 627.' If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
Doctor Tells Ho,o To Strengthen
 Eyesight 50 per cent In One :
 Weeks Time in Many Lnstances

anti,sr and expense of ever getting glasses. Eye ,ludaes urou1leS of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited by following the simple H rules. Here is the prescription ,n: :: s., Go 10 any active drug store and get a pottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one
 Bon-Opto tablet in fourth of 9 glass 4h tb;s water naa;, and allow to dissolve. With
 times daily. You should notice your ys eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start ana af inflammation will quickly disappear. IT your eyes are bothering you, even a i!ittie, take steps to save them now before tt; It IS IS too too late. Many hopelessly blind snlght have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time, -N'i 'S' Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article was submitted, said: Bon -Opto sa,oy IS a yery remarkable remedy. It's constituent ingredients are we'll known to eminent eve spec- lailsts and widely prescribed by them. Tine man ufacturers guarantee it to strengthen eycsight 50 per cent in one weeks time in many instances or refund the money. It can be obtained from any good druggist md is one of the very few prepara- tlons feel should be kept on hand for re gar use IF almost every fanV.'' IL is sold ir 'hr it; w
 Mann Tankersley Co.,, Brashel's Drug
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
MANY GERMANS
 BEING WATCHED

Washington. April 2t.-ApproXi- mately 5000 German residents of the United states under surveillance, de- partment of justice officials announc- ed, because Of activities in behalf of the German government before Amer cas- entry into the war or because of known German sympathies.
 Department field force of investi- gators. now of rormldabl" propor- tions, can keep 60 close watch of the suspects that it would bo possible to arrest almost every rian under sus- picion in 2i hours. The suspects are located in every state of the union.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
GERMANY CANNOT CONQUER
 CHARACr TER OF ALSATIANS
Pastor Wagner Asserts Peo pie Essentially French in Spirit Despite Germa Rule Since 1870, and
 Insistence on German Language Being Spoken.
Correspondence Associated Press)

Correspondence Associated Press.)
 Paris, France, April 15.---"If there is entertained anywhere. a conviction that Alsace is German in spirit today. it is a superficial deduction lacking exactly what the Germans have never had, that is, the element of psycho- logy," said Pastor Charles Wagner, author of "The Simple Life,' speaking to the Associated Press about Presi- dent Wilson's speech to the Demo- cratic national committee and the semi-official reply sent out from Der lin, in which it was declared that AL sace is today, as it always has been, German in language, tradition and career as a clergyman in Alsace sitter the war Of 1870.
 'The Germans claim Alsace as a German-speaking country; vet they themselves were surprised in 1870 to find people there speaking langua- ge similar to their own, yet so differ cnt in everything that goes to make up life," continued the pastor.
 They were Alsatians that might nave been called half and half that had benefited from French culture and German science. That element thought that, if France should lose Alsace it might become more and more a connecting link between the two countries. Indeed, the historical origin of Alsace would justify the that the country had great mission to perform in the world but that mission was denied by the Germans. They would not admit that the Alsatians could draw on two
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
r,.e Prescription You Can Have Filled and Use at Home

philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses?
 r pn1 Vou a victim of eye strain or other
 ! te rs weaknesses? If so, you u will ill be glad
 .re aDS" is real hope for you. Many whose
 ,es ,ese were 1e failing say they have had their
 es ,es restored through the principle of as Bis wonderful free prescription. One an ;nd. .Ie could not see to read at all. Now lau ran read everything without any glasses |rd .aI my eyes do not water any more. At |isht Ed tt they would pain dreadfully; now R Rev feel fine all the time. It was like pey yy;racle . to me-, A lady who used it ] a1s 1s "The atmosphere seemed hay with { without glasses, but after using this Description for fifteen days everything aems clear. l can even read fine print s;thout glasses" It is believed that honsands who wear glasses can now dis ard them in a reasonable time and null itudes more will be able to strengthen heir eyes so as to be spared the trouble
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
Hurrah! HoW's This Cincinnati authority says corns dry up and lift out
 with fingers.
........,..-,n.~,n,.....sm-,n.n,m~sn..v.s

Hospltai records show that every time you cut corn you invite lock jaw or blood poison, winch is needless, says q Cincinnati authority, who tells you that q quarter ounce of q drug ca led frecz0no can be obtained at It. tie cost from the drug store but .s sufficient to rid ones feet of every hard of soft corn or callus.
 You simply apply T few drops of freezOnc OH tender, aching corn and soreness is instantly relieved. Short ly the entire corn can be lifted out, root and all, without pain.
 This drug is sticky but dries at once and is claimed to just shriEel up any corn without inflaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue or skin.
 If your wife wears high heels she will be glal to know of this.-Ady.
 Women letter carrierg will soon be delivering mail in Paris.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
NEGRO HE MITE NEEk.

Tuskegec, Ala, April 21-The vide spread and successful National Ne gro Health week campaign of 1915 is to be repeated during the week be- ginning tomorrow, through the CO operation of negro organizations and churches throughout the country. This campaign was one of the last and most important efforts on behalf of his race by the late Booker T. Washinpton. president of the Tuskegec Normal and Industrial institute
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Foley Cathartic Tablets thoroughly cleanses the bowels, removing undi- gested waste matter, sweeten the stomach and tone up the liver. Do not gripe nor nauseate. Stout persons praise Foley Cathartic Tablets for the light, free and comfortable feeling they bring. Will not addict you to the "pill habit. Adv.