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The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-13
FAMILY AVOIDS
 SERIOUS SICKNESS
0y Being Constantly Supplied With
 lhedfords Black k-Draught.

v.sls .Mcpuif, Va,-"l suffered for several |h;s hhwsfS, says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker. of stomIpn SrS piace, with sick headache, and rbadio rb,edn years ago a friend told me to try ,uS ,SsqI'1laS sS Black-praught, which | did. ,;na u Lound it to be the best family medi, '%e TOT young and old.
 bma ! keep Black -Draught on hand all tbe EtiIs Ee now, and when my children feel a ,e doss o,sdo, ,d they ask me for a dose. and if ihev sme s,aelli more good than any medicine aess wf r never n,,, have a long spell of sick nsing S ''i pi our family, since we Commenced -'Trg black-Draught."
 v.ae,sh1ord apn,edhi1Ord's Black-Draught is p,xel, aiss aisseMole, and has been found to ree,I kve "eak ;aa. stomachs, aid digestion. re. heaS.cihn.o cihn.oigestion. eolie, wind. nausea sympt0Ees, se, Sick stomach. and similar hsn han 'ias 1G been in constant use for more han U wears, and has benefited more w v million people.
 Blasysu n druggist sells and recommend. Hckagee ,a Price only 25c. Geta
 NC n
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-13
Old pru:s!sn Town.

osnabruck Is one of the most vener. able towns of Prussia. In the closing years or the eighth century Charle- magne designated 1t as the capital of olshoprlc, distinction which 1t en- ,oyed without Interruption for more 'han thousand years. Tn 1903 the see was V, suppressed the last bishop being frederick, duke of York, son of the hhgllsh Hanoverian monarch, George H. In 1858 the city was restored to 's religious eminence when 1t was asaih made the seat of a Roman Catholic bishop.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-13
Has Seen the Rest of Them.

During President Lincoln's first visit to the Springfield penitentiary an old inmate looking out through the bars remarked:
 "Well, Mir. Lincoln, you and ought to be we'll posted on prisons. We've seen all there are in the country"
 .Why, this is the first ever visit ed" replied the chief executive, some what astonished.
 "Yes," was the reply, 'but I've been in all the rest"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-13
Wise Doc.

A hound and a poodle were chatting together. Suddenly the poodle said {: 'I wish we were like the dogs Of Ar rica." "Why?" asked the hound "The dogs of Africa are so strong they can attack lion" said the poodle. "But do they gain the victory?" asked his friend. Well" said the poodle, "I cannot say they do. But fancy heinz able to attack lion!" The hound looked wise. "lf they attack and don't win. all can say Is that they're very little stronger. and certainly much more foolish than we are"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-13
GOOD BEGINNING.

Alabama's statewide prohibition law went into effect July l. Saloons in Birmingham closed their doors at eleven o'clock the night of June 30. \ dispatch reporting the business Of the recorders court of that city for the morning of July 3, says there was not single case of drunkenness nor assault and battery on the docket the first instance of this sort within at least four years and the clerk thinks he is within the truth in stating that the period Is more likely eleven years. It was the lightest docket that the clerk can remember.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-13
sho PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS i"' Published by
 The News Printing Company

Entered as second class mail mat ,or November 4th, 1905, at the post aoo at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 8. 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-13
VOTE FOR MEN.

A woman with drinking husband used to wash for a living. When petition was presented to her. asking that women might vote, the over- worked woman cried out Good graz cious. Have We even got to do the voting for the menT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
State
TO1UnS Lose
GrOg Shops

Chicago. April 18.-IIlnois anti-sa-
loon forces won a signal victory in the
local option elections held yesterday
in . number of towns in the state, ac-
cording to practically complete re-
turns available today. The "drys'
won in ia wet cities and towns, but
lost three dry" towns
The liquor forces retained u wet"
towns besides winning the only three
dry towns where the local option
elections were held. The largest city
to enter the dry column was Dan
Vile Of 10000 inhabitants where S.
saloons viii close May T.
Cities and villages voting for no
license were: AadaIusia, Auburn. Dan
vile, bingham. Fairfield, Harris.
Henry. Johnston City. Lacon. Lee
banon Litchfeld. Morris. White Ash
and Wamac. Those voting for license
were Amb0y, CarlinviI5e, Carlyle,
Elmhurst, EImwo0d Park. Galeua. Her
rim. Havana. Maple Park. Nauyoo,
Paua. Tamma. Gardner. New Douglas
and West Chicago The last three
from the dry" to She wet
column
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
BIG WAR Bill
ISPASSEDBY
SENATE VOTE
Seven Billion Dollar Issue
Given Unanimous Sup
port by Congress.
By BRINKERHOFF.

Washington u. c. April IS The
war finance bill providing for is
suance of $7.000.0oo.000 IN securities
the largest single war budget in any
nations history was passed unanI-
moBsIy last night by the senate.
After seven hours of discussion
the administration measure, which
was passed by the house last satur-
day and which provides for q loan TO
the allies of $4,000 600 008, was ap-
proved by the senate with few
changes in record time. The amend
ments may neeessitats conference or
tie senate changes may be accepted
by the house.
In either event the executive
branch OF the government conducting
the war with Germany Viii. within q
few hours, have authorization for the
great war chest at its disposition.
To expedite action the senate last
night appointed cOnferees 10 act il the
house should not. contrary to CSpec-
tatious, accept the senate changes.
OF the 81 senators present last
night every enc, Including all those
who voted against war except Sen
ator Lane of Oregon who was alb
sent because Of Illness. recorded them
selves in favor of providing the funds
To prosecute hostIities. Nearly all OF
the l2 abseutCes were ILL.,
That. i'm the inability OF the nation
to supply men at once for the fighting
lines, money should he America Inn
mediate contribution TO her allies was
the dominant thought expressed dur
ing the debate. Few senators parucl-
patad i'm the discussion which was
totally devoid of partisan expression.
Every senator speaking announced in
teutIon to aid the government in
prosecuting the war to speedy coaclu-
sion Only ave senators, Borah and
Cummius declared opposition to The
proposed allies loan. a few favored
raising a larger proportion by taxa
ton of the present generation and less
upon bonds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
German Sub
in Disguise
ChQsos Ship

New York. April I6--A German sub
marine disguised as sailing ship, car
ryins three masts, was sighted by the
British steamship Southern Down on
april q when about three hundred
miles west of Lisbon and for two
hours the British freighter was chased,
escaping capture or destruction
through her superior. speed, according
10 officers of the Southern Down on ar
rival OF the vessel to-day at an Ameri-
can port.
The submarine. the officers said. was
recognized as an enemy craft when she
approached within about one mile.
structure of canvas surmounted by the
while a part of this canvas was being
cleared away TO enable deck gun to
get into action that her true identity
was disclosed, the slisteninE huh of
the rounded deck being plainly seen
through glasses Full speed was
crowded on the engines of the freight
er and for more than an hour the race
was about even, then the steamer
slowly drew away. For some reason
unknown to officers of the ship the
submarine did not fire on her.
Yesterday when near the American
coast, the officers said. the United
States cruiser Birmingham came up
and ON signal the Southern Down was
An officer and an armed
guard came ON board from the Ameri-
can Warship and established the
identity Of the Southern Down before
she was allowed to proceed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
The War Today

The French offensive against
the Germans on the southern part
OF the battle front in France con-
tinues and the armies of 6caeral
NifelIe are making further gains.
I'm the two days fighting the
French have taAen Is 500 prison.
eTs.
A Berlin statement admitted
that under the terrific lombard
mcnt. between the Disc and Conde-
Sur-Aisne. the French shells,
'tleyeled the German positions and
produced wide. deep cTaters, reH-
dering an obstinate defense 40
longer possible
Besides the French suffering
sanguinary losses, more than 2100
prisoners we're taken by the ser
mans. the statement said.
West and northwest of Lens the
British are stiIi pressing the GER
mans hard. The British also have
made further progress between
Arras and st. Quentin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
HEADOF HUNGARY
CABINET RESIGNS


London. april 1S-An Amsterdam
dispatch 10 the Central News says that
the Budapest socialist paper Moves
zavk announces the resignation Of
Count Tisza. the Hungarian premier.
Amsterdam. tFia London. April Isl
The Vienna newspapers announce
that DR. Urban minister of commerce.
and DR.. BaernreirheT. minister with
out portfolio have resigned Dis
patches from Germany connect the res
igDatiOns with the conv0cation of The
Austrian parliament next month which
they say is regarded in German circles
as inoppOrtuue in view of political
events abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
PRISON RESPONDS
TO WILSON APPEAL

Jackson, Miss. April is - In re-
Spouse 10 President Wilson's appeal to
increase food production. trustees of
the Mississippi penitentiary announced
today that q prison farm of one thou
sand acres viii be planted in corn.
peas, potatoes and pumpkins instead
Of cotton as had been planned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
Bulletins

Amsterdam, April Is. Accord
ing fo "a Brussels telegram. Gov
eru8r General Won Kissing is
again III and tire emperor has ap-
pointed General Won KUeht his
successor for the time being. Gen
erai Yun KWeht is al present e0s-
ernar Of Antwerp.
London, April 1S.-The weekly
report OF British shipping losses.
issued today shows 10 vessels of
more than 1900 tons sunk and
nine vessels of less than 1900
tons. Twelve fishing vessels also
were sunk.
London, April lS.-The resigna-
ton al the Greek cabinet is inn
pending, according to Reuters
correspondent at Athens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
Naval Clash Is Believed in
Progress Of. Massaehu
sets Near Cape Cod.
DETAILS ARE LACKING
No Information Given Only
That Of u. S. Stations
Of Booming Cannon.

Boston, April 18-Three
coast guard stations, at
Race Point, Peaked Hill
bar and High Head, re-
ported that they heard
heavy guns being fired at
9:41 a. m.stoday north of
the stations in quick sue
Cession. These stations
are off Provincetown.
Stations 81 and 81 re-
ported that at 9:15 a. m.
they heard north from the
stations about fifteen gums
and after IS minutes in
tervals IS more were
heard.
Stations 30 and So at
at $50 report FIVE or six
heavy guns and at 1920
several more in rapid sue
cession. General direc-
ton north. Stations "a
and 20 report three guns
IN quick succession and
firing at intervals since.
General direction north
east to north Of station.
Heard quite plainly at
times.
The firing apparently
came from a point just
outside of Massachusetts
at the end of Cape Cod.
The reports to the navy
yard did not state that any
vessels had been sighted.
Naval officials here ex-
planned that the firing
probably indicated that a
naval engagement was in
progress.
ii was believed at the navy yard that
american vessels were engaged with
he enemy Inside the cape heavy
0g hung over the waters but outside
he weather was calm and a gentle
.reeze was blowing
no warship was sighted by the
hree stations and after 90 minutes the
ring ceased
Details Are Lacking
1T was suggested that ships of The
lies which are constantly ON patrol
uty might have come up with friend
3 warships and exchanged saiutes.
i0weFer, naval men could not under
tand warahips on active duty betray-
1g their location through naval ETH
uette
Subsequent attempts to learn some
1iuE more definite failed and an ex-
iauatiou of the firing awaited re-
0rJs from war vessels I'm the vicinity
leanJime steps were taken to meet
ny emergency
on Tip Of Cape God.
Provincat0wn, Mass, April is
Ieayy firing was heard of the ip OF
ape Cod today. The regularity of the
1ots led to the suggestion that 81 might
ave been an exchange of saIutes by
avail vessels. although it was stated
hat vessels on active war duty are
ot permitted thus 10 reveal their POI
iti0n5.
Ne Explanation.
Washington. april IS-A report
rom Cape Cod coast guard station
1rW arded To The navy by the Boston
avail district commandment says there
las heavy firing this morning at sea
orth of the station Heavy guns were
card in rapid succession. No expla-
alton Of the firing was obtainable
hen the report was transmitted
Three coast guard stations in the
ape Cod region joined In the report.
ayiug that the firing was heard at
81 O'Clock this morning Al agreed
lat the sound indicated the use Of
eayy guns fred ia rapid succession
s. APPLY FOR FIRST PAPERS.
E-bfraa0 Apr-fl Il III rhfF--zaxar,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
RAILWAY PROPOSAL
OF RATES REFUSED

Washington april 1S=Pr0posals
by The railroads TO continue to charge
proportional rates from Illinois, In
diana Iowa, Michigan, Missouri and
Wisconsin 20 cities on the Ohio river.
lower than rates on the same traffic
from intermediate points were denied
today by The Interstate commerce
commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
Bill Including Selective Sys-
tenn Also Approved by
House Committee.

Washington. April Oppon-
ents Of the selective CONSUMPTION
plan get the upper hand in the
house military committee today
and voted l. to TO have the new
army bill carry a provision first
Ia try ID raise the new force by
volunteers.
AIeanv nile the bill including the
conscripti0n provision was APP
proved by the same committee
ten 10 seven
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till T. III. Tomorrow. Tor
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Showers and cooler tonight.
Thursday partly cloudy and cooler.
Temperature at a. m. So Highest
yesterday, "A, lowest last night o.
Velocity Of wind at 7 a. m. 4 miles
per hour
Precipitation uona
Relative humidity at p m 64; at
Z A. m. rs: at / ?. IA. today. D.
Stage Of water II6. rise Of s i'll
last II hours
J. II. SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
RATE IS
RAISED FOR TROOPS

New York, april tS.-0ne Of the
largest life insurance companies in
the country announced today that be
ginning at o'clock this afternoon
premiums on new policies on the life
OF any man IN the army or navy would
be raised $7o for each $1,000 Of insur-
anee. This is in addition 10 an in
crease of $50 announced some time
ago,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
CONSUMPTION OPPONENTS
PASS VOLUNTEER PROVISION

seIective Consumption was the only
effective way Of raising a strong army.
The president was assured that the
majority of republicans in the house
were supporting his plans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18

While the two committees were act
ing. President Wilson was al the
capftol comforting with senate lead
ers. particularly on the army bill
The senate committee rejected an
by Senator Mcclellan au-
thorIzing the president to call Tor
500 coo volunteers and made only a
few changes in the bill as drawn up
by the army general STAFF.
The president told senators he
would consent TO no compromise be-
cause war department experts after
eareful examination had decided that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
DAVID MONTGOMERY
REPORTED BETTE

Chicago. April 1&.-The condition of
Dave Montgomery. the noted actor.
who is seriously III at a local hospital,
was reported as better early today He
was resting easily and some hope is
now entertained for his recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
FIVE MEN INJURED
IN MINE DISASTER

Point Pleasant. ". Va April IS
Five men were perhaps fatally injured
at the Linden mine of the Hutchinson
Coal company at Mason. near here. to-
day when lightning struck powder
magazine and exploded $50 kegs Of
blasting powder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
Ne Explanation.
s. APPLY ron FIRST PAPERS.

Chicago, April IS Eighty-seven
Franciscan sisters of the Order Of St
kuniganda made application yesterday
for first citizenship papers. They are
teaching in parochial schools in Chi
cago but are said to be ready TO offer
their services as war nurses If needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
Poles ON Strike.

A strike has broken out among Fol
ism munitiou workers in Warsaw.
where Germany has been using Polish
lab9rers TO help supply the eastern
army. Ordinances of the German milf
tary governor. which are republished
in a Polish paper, threaten those re-
fusins TO work with a years impris0n-
ma1t or transfer to- a prison camp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
That Number Is Admitted
-Walkout Affects Big
Munition Plants.
Gather Before Imperial Pal
ace-F0od and Peace
Wanted by People.

Copenhagen, April II, via Lon
don. april Is, 1884 a. M The
number of strikers in Berlin is
placed i'm even the semi official re
port at I2J,0G0 and is distributed,
according 70 the Tagebiatt,
through machine works. some
electrical establishments and part
ef the munition plants, The lat
ter statement is interesting in
view Of q dispatch from the official
news bureau denying that lhe
munIti0u factories were affected.
The Tageblatt says, however, that
the great munitlon industry at
-nandaH has not been involved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18
Demand Huarantees.

London. April is. I:35 p. ma Ber-
lin dispatch TO the POiiGken of CO.
penhagen, as forwarded 10 the Elk
change Telegraph company, says that
work has been resumed in most of the
Berlin factories The Nossische Zei-
tung Of Berlin says that as conditions
of returning to work the strikers de-
manded a sufficient supply of bread
and potatoes, proper distribution Of
food and a guarantee of the promised
Prussian electoral reform
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18

Great CroVds E8Fbored n fba neIs6-
borhood OF the imperial castle, and the
temper Of the throng. particularly the
women is described is bitter. The
strikers denounced the farmers. the
wholesalers and the government for
responsibility for rhe food situation.
Labor representatives. interviewed
Lord Mayer Wermuth ana the Prus-
sian food commissioner, Miehael]zs
yesterday They were given an as
suranue in regard so food which it is
hoped VIII induce the -warkmeu 10
abandon The strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-18

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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
MARCHING SONG
Of SOLDIERS At
CAMP GORDON

Atlanta, October Otis hell OF a
death to walk to death. it's helt-of
death to walk Its hell OF a death
to walk TO death its hell Of a death
to}walk." Ad Inf. Sung to the tune Of
I'm rambling wreck from Georgia
Icch,' the Well-known song OF the
gridiorn which the rooters Of Georgia
Fech send up when their team is
marching down the field
Such is the song that is sung every
day by the sun-tanned Selcctmen
training at Camp Gordon near Atlanta
as they plod. along at a four-fnlc gait
behind General Eben Smith as a pace
maker, who is entitled to the olive
crown as the champion long distance
hiking major general in the United
States Army
General Swift. the commander of
Camp Gordon, is big man with
sandy gray hair a Aorid complexion
and lots of freckles He has blue ewes
that twinkle with kindly light behind
his glasses He walks around Camp
Gordon interviewing the boys of the
National Army
Whats your name, SOM" he will
ask. And, Whats your daddv's
name? Where does he live? What
does he do? What did you do before
they selected you for service?" And
SO on. always in friendly way that
wins the soldiers heart. And after a
while he will stretch his arms and al
low that he feels like taking a walk,
and fifteen thousand Sclectmen are
presently truding along the roads of
Dekalb county, singing the song that
is quoted above and hitting it always
four miles an hour.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
GOVERNMENT TAKES HAND
IN ROAD BUILDING TO CAMP

Atlanta, Ga, October Camp Cor
don is going to have road to Allan
ia, and the government is going to
build it, thanks to the failure of II. 7.
Freeman. commissioner of roads and
revenues of DeKalb county, who
AslSised i'll writing to build the road
Failed to deliver the goods when
called upon.
Thirteen miles north of Atlanta,
Camp Gordon is located in DeKalb
county, which puts it out of the reach
of the Fulton County Commissioner,
the city of Atlanta and everybody
else, SO far as the building of road
is concerned.
Fulton county has built a modern
automobile paved road to the county
line. and Commissioner Freeman, of
Deka1b county has done nothing, with
the result that the government will
build road connecting with the Full
ton road.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
ANOTHER MEXICAN
REVOLT STARTED

Brownsville, Tex, Oct. 5,-A revolt
against the Mexican government has
BEEN started by Gen. Porhrio Coma
les, tormef Carranza commander, who
has modified 800 followers at Aida
mas, near the Neuvo Leon-Tamauli-
pas line, $50 miles west of Matamoras,
according to reports reaching here,
today.
Washington, D. c.. Oct. 5.-Con-
hdence in the ability of the Mexican
government to deal with any rebellion
that Porfrio Gonzales might inaugu-
rate was expressed tonight at the
state department. No official report
OH his activities has been received.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08

Christine Millcr's proof that the
Edison machine perfectly re-creats
her voice is absolutely no proof that
similar named preparations to Drew's
oaive for coughs, colds, Group. sore
throat bronchitis, tonsolitis and pneu-
mona are of similar merit. We. your
druggist, want everybody who really
needs good and reliable, honest and
efhclent remedy to try Drew's Salye
Just one time, on our guarantee. We
do not hesitate to guarantee it because
we know it will make good. ded Nj
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
lawyer and Cop
Exchange Words

AtlA.v Ga, October 6-When a
lawyed a policeman exchanged
hot-weids in recorders court yester-
day afternoon, Judge George johnson
invited them to retire to the court
yard Of police station and fight it out,
explaining that the city needed the
money
This rather startling proposal seem
ed to cool the ardor OF the disputants,
whose aRory words and loud voices
had interrupted 6le judge in his CON
duct Of court.
We need the money, gentlemen"
said Judge Johnson. Go and fight
il out. then come back and pay your
fines" They made up instead.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-10-08
WOMAN CURES HORSE collie

The men were away as usual. The
horse was bad. a lone woman could
not "drench' in the old way. She
called up neighbor and her men
were away-but; 1--WE have Farris
Collc Remedy that you drop on the
horses tongue says Mrs. Neiehbor
80 she came over and dropped Far
-rls Cole Remedy on the horses ton
que and the horse was we'll when the
men came home. Moral: Get Farris
Conc Remedy SO the women can cure
horse collie. We sell it also cents :
bottle on the Money Back Plan
Watt 4 Holmes Hardware Co. adv