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The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

mittee selected William Howard Taft, then secretary of war. as president of the society. He continued to occupy this office after he became president of the United States. On retiring from the presidency he retired as pres ident of the Red Cross. Mir Taft con- sidered the union of the two offices very useful. "A benefit to the United States and the world at large" recom- mending that President Wilson be asked to accept the office. This course was followed, and the president gives his time and attention to the work of the society. It is now the official vol unteer aid department of the United States, so recognized by the govern ment and by all other countries having a Red Cross organization.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
NINE BILLION 10
 PAY WAR EXPENSES
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION To COME UP IN EMBER-MORE
 LOANS FOR ALLIES.

Washing on.-CongreSsional leaders were informed by Secretary McAdoo that it would be necessary for them to authorize at this and the winter session of Congress an additional S9,- 000,000,O00 for war expenditures 10 June 90, 1918, including additional loans to the allies
 Five billions in bonds already have been authorized, and a 5000, ,000, 900 war tax bill is pending now in the Senate.
 Within an hour after the secretary had conferred with Representative Kitehin, chairman of the House ways and means committee, plans were un- der way to "aise the money. A meet ing of the ways and means committee was called for August 25 and ar engagements made for the House, now taking three-day recesses. 10 resume it's regular meetings on August 2 and expedite financial legislation. Issuance of between S3,000,000, 900 and S4,000,- 000,000 in bonds to meet new allied loans, authorization of an additional $500, 100000 in taxes to be added to the bill before the Senate, probably will be proposed by the committee and agreed to by the House. No de lay in either authorization is anti cipated The bond issue will be agreed to within @ day. MT Kitchin predicted, and the S50O,0O0,000 proba- bly, will be added to the revenue bill in conference with the approval Of the House.
 The plan is to have the remainder of the S9,00O, 100000 authorized at the next session of Congress, beginning in December. Whether it will be raised by bonds or additional taxation or in what proportion of both, is undecided. Announcement that authorization of a new bond issue to meet an allied loan was desired came as surprise to most of the congressional leaders. They thought the conference the sec retary sought with MT. Kitchin was for the purpose of discussing. raising possibly an additional S1,000, 100000 or $2,000, 100000 for emergency do- mestic needs They planned to au- thorize it, go home and raise the re- maining $4,000,000,000 or $a,000,00G,- 900 il was estimated the war would cost this flscal year. at the next ses- sion.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
G|NNERS IF STATE
 FORM ORGANIZATION
UNIFORM SYSTEM OF GINNING TO BE ADOPTED BY NEW
 ORGANIZATION
FIFTY CHARTER MEMBERS
Membership Cards Will Be Mailed To 1000 Ginners of State, With Request That They Join-M emb bership
 Fees Fixed At $2.
Little Rock.

Little Rock The Arkansas Ginners' Association was organized at meeting at the Board of Commerce Building at Little Rock, with 50 charter members. It is expected the organization will be in- creased to more than 1000, half the gin operators in the state, before the close of the present season.
 The object as told in the constitu tion and bylaws adopted is to look after the interest of ginners and far mers, and to adopt a uniform system of ginning cotton. The membership fee was fixed at $2 and the annual dues at S1
 Officers were elected as follows: President, w. H. Hartsell of Wash ington vice president, F. L. Rorex of Casey; secretary-treasurer, w. V. Bransford of Lonoke.
 The committee which prepared the constitution and bylaws was compos- ed of the following: E. L. Rorex. w K Oldham of Lonoke, w A Isgrig Of Little Rock, A. R. Pannell of Little Rock and w. Y. Bransford.
 While no regular fees for ginning cotton were fixed, it was suggested that the minimum charges should be 20 cents per 100 for seed cotton and s2 per bale for wrapping
 A campaign for members will be launched at once, MT Bransford, the secretary, said. Membership cards will be mailed to the 1000 ginners of the state, with a request that they join.
 Representative from several coun- ty and district organizations in va. rious parts of the state were present and said that practically every gin operator in those districts would join at once
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
CHINA DECLARES
 WAR ON GERMANY
IS THE SEVENTEENTH NATION TO ARRAY ITSELF AGAINST
 CENTRAL POWERS.

New York-Official notification that China has declared war on Germany and AustIia-H Hungary has been receiv- ed both in London and at Washing ton. China is the seventeenth nation to array itself with the entente allies against the central powers. The de- cision of the Chinese cabinet to de- clare war was reached August 2, and the action of the members of the min istry was approved by Feng Kwo Chang, acting president of the repub- lie. The announcement comes almost simultaneously with the latest appeal for peace by Pope Benedict.
 No great changes have taken place on the battlefields of Europe. North east of Ypres in Flanders British troops have forced German posts to retire across the Steenbeke river, which lies east of the Ypres-Thorout railway and in the region of Lange- marck. The British held their gain and re-established their line on the eastern bank of the river. Elsewhere from the coast to St. Quentin the artillery firing has increased in some sections and the British have carried out several successful raids, the most important of which was in the envi- rons of Lens by the Canadians.
 French reconnoitering parties have penetrated the German lines near Rheims in two places. Elsewhere in Champagne, as well as at Cerny in the Aisne front and in the Carspath sector the French repulsed> German surprise attacks.
 'The Russians and Rumanians have checked, for the time being, the of fensive of Fled Marshal von Mac Kenzen in the region Of Fokshani while in Western Moldavia the Ru- manians continue successfully their counter-offensive. In the Gona-Gro- zechti region, the Austro-Germans have been dislodged from the village of Slanie, as well as from heights southwest of Grozeehti
 North of Fokshani the Russians and Rumanians beat back several strong attacks by the enemy. Berlin reports continued heavy fighting around Fox shani, claims little advances for the Teutons and says Russo-Rumanian at tacks were checked
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Here is another of those service suits" in which bloomers take the place of petticoats as a matter of conyen- fence and good service This particu- lar model is made with a skirt, to be worn over the bloome- when the busi- ness in hand requiI skirt, so that this outfit will ser aS a morning dress for marketing or general, every day wear. But the hampering skirt is to be taken off, if work lies in the garden, among the bees, in the orchard or berry patch. There is no getting away from the fact of the greater con- venience of boomers, soverettes" and 4trouserettes" and other new things that have appeared in the apparel of women, who have determined to do their work in the easiest ways.
 In The suit pictured the boomers and blouse are made in one; the skirt is the less important part of the outfit and does not appear. Galatea cloth gingham, pereale or any of the heavy cotton weaves that wash we'll or coarse linen, are suited to these gar ments. The blouse is shapely, with a wide plait at each side, extending from the line of the bust over the shoulders and down the back. The sleeves are conveniently short, that is. three-quar- ter length with flat, turned-back cuffs, and the neck is finished with a plain sailor collar. short skirt, made by a iwo-piece skirt pattern, fastening at
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

one side. is the proper choice in skirts to be worn. when required. with this suit. This is a good outfit for camp ing-out parties of girls, or women's gardening clubs. and band on the sleeve will carry the insignia of such up-to-date societies.
 Cotton stockings, canvas shoes and an enticing, old-fashioned sunbonnet, complete the regana of the maid who goes a-gardening. She may choose different headwear for camping or fish ing, but nothing with more charm than a saucy sunbonnet.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
Record-Breakina Check.

New York.-A check for $96,111,- 111.11, the largest recorded in the New York. Clearing House, drawn by ]. P. Morgan & Co.,, for the credit of the minister of finance and receiver general of Canada in settlement of the S100,00O. 900 loan recently floated for the Dominion by syndicate head
 ed by the Morgan house, was paid here by the Liberty National Bank.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
To Produce veaetables.

Charleston, s. C.-Gen. Leonard Wood has recommended to the War Department that tract of from 120 to 150 acres at each cantonment in lis department be set aside for the cultivation of vegetables to supply the soldiers tables and his plan is said to have received the endorse ment of Herbert c. Hoover
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
German Editor Held.

St. Paul-Dr. Fritz Bergmeier, pres ident of the St. Paul Volks Zeitung, was arrested by order of President Wilson under the proclamation of April 6. The general policy of the Volks Zeitung has been to least as persion by innuendo" on American war measures, it is charged. He was committed to jail pending further or ders from the president.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
e.748 Perish At Sea.

London-It was announced in the House of Commons that 9,74S lives were lost on British merchantmen from the opening of the war to June 30. 1917, as result of enemy action. Of these 3,82S were passengers, the remainder being officers or seamen.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
Circles of Silk.

Sash girdles of silk or ribbon are in- numerable and many of them are very good looking. Such sash drawn wide ly round the waist. brought back to the knot in front, with sash ends and ornamented by gay colored applied flowers, might give smartness to very simple frock.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
More Americans Arrive.

London.-Generals R. M. Blatchford and John Riddle of the American army, with their staffs, have arrived in England
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
Satin for Fall.

A handsome and striking material used in one of the model gowns for fall and winter wear is in one of the purple shades, actually very deep tone magenta. It Is a magnificent rich, soft satin, with an immense rose as big as a cabbage set at wide intervals upon it in cut velvet of the same shade
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

The Chicot County Spectator tells or two strangers who drifted into Lake Village recently and attempted to intimidate section men with threats of death if they went to work Some section men were frightened away from their jobs. County off cials. as well as railway officials, are making investigations.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
British Losses 7,.a32.

London. British casualties in all theaters of military. operations pub lished in the newspapers during July total 71.S32 officers and men. The of ficers killed, wounded or missing to- tai 2,503, while the men number 69,- 329.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
To Probe Race Riots.

Washington. Senator Sherman's resolution for congressional investiga- tion of the East St. Louis race riots was ordered reported by the commit tee which is required to authorize the necessary expenditures.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The members of the Pine Bluff mo- tor truck company were mustered in- to the federal service at the city hall by Captain Klye. |. s. A. Lieutenant Henry Roberts is drilling the men every day at Athletic park, while they are awaiting orders to entrain for the mobilization camp.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
rroons To Russia Next.

Washfngton.-Pre that the next American troops to go abroad will be sent to strengthen the Rus sian lines was made in the Senate by Senator Lewis of Illinois.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
Food Riots in Brazil.

Bahia, Brazil-Disorders have been caused here by the high cost of liv- ing Two persons were killed and sev- eral wounded in conflicts with the po- lice.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
Muskoaee Mayor Freed.

Muskogee. Okla.-Mayor J. E. Wy and was acquitted by District Court jury of charges of wilfully neglecting to enforce the liquor and gambling laws of the state.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Dr. A. C. Haney of Atkins has been commissioned as first lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps. He is the second man from Pope county to receive a commission. Dr. Rye of London was appointed several days ago.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Jacob Singer, wTo lives near For rest City, has a 10-acre vineyard which thus far this year has produced 100 bushels of grapes which were sold at $1 per bushel, and 800 gallons of grape juice, which will be sold at $1.25 per gallon.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Charged with crime against Inez Cantrell. girl said to be only IA years of age. Oril Bradley of Damas- GUS was held to the Grand Jury un- der $750 bond by Justice C. M. Easter wood Bradley filed the bond and was released
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The First Church of Christ at Poca- hontas. has joined hands with the Boys Pig Club of Randolph county with view of raising porkers to as sist in raising enough money to pay off the Indebtedness of the church.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

In public letter Dr. H. B. Hardy, representative from Faulkner coun- ty, gives his views on compulsory dipping of cattle. Dr. Hardy says that he is by no means in favor of the law, but the best thing to do is abide by it.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Eureka Springs is now on cash basis. All bills in the future will be paid in cash, instead of scrip, This is the first time in the history of the city that the financial condition has been in such good shape and credit for the fact is given to. the change to the commission form of government.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The corner stone of the First h. stitutional c. M E. Church at Jones' boro was laid with appropriate exer- cises in charge of Dr. Stout, secretary of the Board of Extension of the de nomination. A large crowd witnessed the ceremonies. The church. when completed will cost about Se.000.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Batesville will be well represented in the second officers training camp at Leon Springs. Texas, which opens August 26. Victor Wade, Duke Ward, Graham Moore, F F. Stein and Sam Moore, all of this city, have been elected and will soon leave for that point
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Sheriff Hurst of Mountain Home is in receipt of a wire from the first lieutenant of Company A, Second Arkansas, of Springdale, requesting him to release Oscar Garten, mem Der of his company, who is in jail here on charge of horse stealing.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The committee appointed to solicit funds to pay Conway county's part in the preliminary survey of the Harri- son cutoff of the Jefferson highway, raised more than $500 at Morrilton n a very few minutes. The committee left on the evening train for Plumer- vile
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

In an interview with A. A. Web Der, secretary of the White River De- velopment Association, he states that the gas discovery near Batesyille. in Independence county. is causing a great deal of excitement, and that all indications point to gas in commercial volume.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The editor of the Wilmot Weekly has issued a call to editors in his Congressional district to meet for the purpose of organizing and stabilizing prices for advertising, job work and subscriptions.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23
FASHIONS PADS.

Hats are made of gingham.
 The one-color hat is smartest. Skirts are still short and straight. Linen dresses are becoming fashion able.
 The latest sweaters have odd weaves. Even hats are being made of cro- chet work
 Table damask is used in making novel skirt.
 Sarsaparilla of commerce comes from a SnacipS of smiIay
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Committees have been appointed and arrangements are being made for a fruit farm and stock fair to be held at Pea Ridge in October. The fruit and farm crops of this section are above an average. and the dairying industry is growing rapidly.
 The annual reunion of the Blue and Gray will be held at Spring park, He- Der Springs, August 23 and 24 A number of prominent speakers have been invited to address the old sol diers.
 The Sunday lid which was on at Morrilton was slipped in order to al- low the sale of soft drinks to soldiers last Sunday, but it has been clamped down again and will remain clamped.
 ]. H. Steward a farmer who lives near MeNeil, sold s6S worth of peaches from 15 trees. besides can ming enough of the fruit to supply his family the year through.
 Several good positions will be open for experienced men at the remount station soon to be established at Camp Pike by the Quartermaster De. pertinent of the United States Army
 The members of the Methodist La dies Missionary Society cleared s30 on an apron social held at the home of Mrs. R. P. Graham at Fordyce.
 S. J. Clark. city marshal of Hebe Springs was fined $50 in justice court here for carrying concealed weapons.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Plans for the organization of a Home Guard at Mountain Home are under way. Robert Russell cashier of the Peoples Bank, assisted by others, is working on the proposed organization.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The Dunlap Truck Growers Asso citation shipped about 40 cars of can taloupes this year. Where is Dunlap? It is the first station east of Blevins And Blevins? Blevins is in Hemp stead county.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The first glass ever manufactured In Arkansas was made in Fort Smith when the Radiant Glass Company's plant began operations.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The Clark County Lumber Company of Smithton has closed deal with J. G. Clark of Philadelphia for 3,000,- 900 feet of timber. which will be used in their mills at Smithton.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

At a recent meeting the Stuttgart City Council committee was ap- pointed with power to purchase site for City park.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

A revival is being conducted at the Baptist church at Plumerville by the Rev E. P. Alldredge of Little Rock. It will continue two weeks.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The First Church of Christ at Poca- hontas. has joined hands with the Boys Pig Club of Randolph county with a view of raising porkers to as- sist in raising enough, money to pay off the indebtedness of the church. The editor of the Wilmot Weekly has issued a call to editors in his Congressional district to meet for the purpose of organizing and stabilizing prices for advertising, job work and subscriptions
 Plans for the organization of Home Guard at Mountain Home are under way Robert Russell, cashier of the Peoples Bank, assisted by others, is working ON the proposed organization.
 The Dunlap Truck Growers Asso. citation shipped about 40 cars of can taloupes this year. Where is Dunlap? It is the first station east of Blevins. And Blevins? Blevins is in Hemp stead county.
 The Clark County Lumber Company of Smithton has closed a deal with J. c. Clark of Philadelphia for 3,000,- 900 feet of timber which will be used in their mills at Smithton
 Mayor D. M. Pixley of Argenta ve- toed the ordinance passed by the Ar genta city council prohibiting Sunday picture shows and specifying excess sive fines for violations.
 Sam Harper of Fort Smith, sold a farm of 363 acres, located four miles east of Alma, Crawford county, to John I. Humphrey of Mulberry for $25,000
 The first carload of watermelons ever shipped from this point was dis patched Saturday to Coffeyville, Kan.
 A revival is being conducted at the Baptist church at Plumerville by the Rev. E. P. Alldredge of Little Rock It will continue two weeks.
 The first glass ever manufactured In Arkansas was made in Fort Smith when the Radiant Glass Companys plant began operations.
 At a recent meeting the Stuttgart City Council committee was ap- pointed with power to purchase site
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Mayor D. M. Pixley of Argenta ve- toed the ordinance passed by the Ar igenta city council prohibiting Sunday picture shows and specifying excess sive fines for violations
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

s. J. Clark. city marshal of Hebe Springs was fined $50 in justice court here for carrying concealed weapons.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

Sam Harper of Fort Smith, sold a farm of 363 acres, located four miles east of Alma. Crawford county, to John I. Humphrey of Mulberry for $25,000
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The members of the Methodist La dies Missionary Society cleared $50 on an apron social held at the home of Mrs. R. P. Graham at Fordyce.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-23

The first carload of watermelons patched Saturday to Coffeyville, Kan.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-04
DAILY REMINDERS

Wanted-Two more passengers for
motor party around island, 81 each
Lewis Garage, phone 2141.-Adv.
For Distilled Water, Hires Root
Beer and all other Popular Drinks
try the Con. Soda Water Works Co.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-04
WHY FURNACE IN
j. 5. BUILDING At
HILO? HE ASKS
Official Thinks Local Architect
Should Draw Plans for
Local Structure

Why a furnace was installed in the
new federal building at Hilo, with
connections in every room for heat
radiators. is a question at least one
local federal official would like to have
answered.
In my opinion" he says, the
Chamber Of Commerce and the people
of Honolulu should get together and
petition the treasury department at
Washington to let some local architect
draw the plans for the new federal
building here"
The official in question is a kamaai-
ma resident of the islands, and declares
that, during the time he has lived
here, It has never become 50 cold that
artificial heat let alone furnaces in
homes and public buildings, was
needed.
I'VE don't need that big steam heat,
ing system in the Hilo federal build
ing, and we certainly do not need one
In the Honolulu structure. Such a
system in the local building would
mean added expense for something
that would never be used.
In my opinion something should be
done, and done quickly, so that local
architect will be allowed to draw the
plans. We would then have build
ing that would be adapted to the Ha-
waiian climate"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-04
OUTWARD APPEARANCES r.
OF WASHING TON LITTLE
BET0kEN WAR CENTER

The appearance of Washington, D.
c., from a military standpoint is
very much like that of Honolulu, &C.
eording to residents Of the capitol who
arrived here yesterday In the Maui:
The party, which is at the Moana
Hotel includes ]. A. Cassidy, his son,
H. I. Cassidy. and his sister.in-law,
Miss Esther Prayer. Cassidy is re-
tired businessman and capitalist Of
Washington and is here for the first
time.
Other than armed guards about var.
ious public works in Washington,
Cassidy. says there Is little Indication
from the outside, at least, of real war
and no visible excitement. The White
House Is guarded by soldiers in uni
form at night and by plain-clothes
men In the day time. The visitors
were surprised to find armed guards
on the streets Of Honolulu.
Cassidy credits his trip to Honolu-
lu to the lure Mark Twaien threw
around the Sandwich" islands.
81 have wanted to come. here all
my life," he says, but never have
found the time before. Reading. Mark
Twain when a boy was largely respon-
sible."