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The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21

sage in the shape desired by Presi-
dent Wilson and the army general
staff is extremely doubtful.
In this situation, the people
back home can exercise much in-
huence by letting their representa-
tives and senators know what they
think of the matter.
1t should be remembered that if
| the administrators army plan is
changed radically, serious impedi-
ment may be thrown in the path
of broad plans for the conduct of
the war.
War nowadays is not haphaz.
ard affair, but is conducted along
highly organizee lines Derange
ir ent of one of these lines affect all
of the others.
President Wilson and his advi-
visers feel that the kind of army
needed by these United States can
be raised most quickly aud most
effectively by the universal service
plan. Delay in that idea means
DELAY in the entire military opera
tions of this country in the war.
There is plenty of room for the
volunteer spirit in bringing the re-
gular army and the national guard
to war strength. For this need
alone, aud to replace men detached
for special duty, more than SIT 900
volunteers are needed.
The idea that universal. COM
pulsory military service is undem-
ocratic is wrong A system which
distributes tn. burdens of govern
ment equally among those who
receive the benefits of that govern.
ment, and which places the rich
aud the poor, the high and the
low. upon the same plane of obll-
CATION certainly is democratic.
We should take the shortest
route to victory in this wal, and
not grope around regardless OF the
examples we have before us. The
administration bill should he pass
ed without delay ard without ra
dical changes Let your congress
man know this.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21
RAISE FOOD OR SLARVE.

1t took the British people more
than a wear to take the war seri-
ously-to realize that each and
every citizen of the United King
dom must do his or her share to-
ward winning the victory.
The United States should not
allow itself to make the same mis-
take. The German army is not
whipped, nor will it be for many
months, according to the best in
formed men in this and other coun-
tries. We do not know all that is
taking place in Russia. aud much
depends on the future course OF
that country in the war. Where
one revolution has dethroned the
Gear. there may be another started
for separate peace. which would at
least divide that country's strength
and make it imperative that the
Uuited States should furnish men,
ammunition and food for the Allies
In now undreaned of numbers and
amount. 1t wonld take an euor-
nous quantity of food for our peo'
pie and the Allies, even if it all
reached its destination. but we
must also count upon great quanti'
ties being sunk by German sud-
marines on The trip across the
ocean.
The man who does not realize
the seriouspsss of the situation
must wake up, for is certainty
that the South must raise food
enough for all of her people, on
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21
ASKS FOR LEVEE ENL AKGE.
MENTS

A meeting was held at the court
house in Rosedale last Monday for
the purpose of enrolling levee
guards for the levee in this section
of Bolivar county. Practically every
citizen of the town promptly hand
ed in his name for service. The
meeting was held at the suggestion
| OF Major Slatterly, Government
Engineer for the Third District.
At this meeting there was pass
ed resolutions asking that the Gov
ernment enlarge the levee from
Wanhaw, north Of Rosedale, to
Riverton bend south of this city.
This action was taken becanse OF
the dangerous condition OF this
levee, it being built many years
ago, when levees were put up re-
gardless OF stumps and other OBJ.
structions on the right of.way, and
before the scientific levee OF later
years were adopted. There are
number of weak places in the
ievee named, and a break at atty
point would mean not only the
entire destruction of Rosedale. but
the loss of many lives. as there are
more then two thousand persons
who live within radius of two or
three miles of this levee, a large
number of whom could not possi-
bly, reach place of safety before
the waters would engulf them.
There are also millions of dollars
worth of property which would be
destroyed. and if break should
occur at ahy point in the line nam
ed it would mean the throwing out
of many hundred acres of land
when a new levee was built, and
new levee would bankrupt the Le-
wee Board Treasury.
This is a mattee of vital concern
to our people. and we are informed
that a committee of citizens will
meet the River Commission on its
trip down the river next week and
presen. the petition and ask that
the Government undertake this
work beginning this spring. just as
soon the water recedes sufficient
work.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21
WHY WE SHOULD NOT WAIT

We heard very intelligent,
well-intentioned gentleman say
this morning that it was not right
for the United States to raise an
army to send to France, but that
our country should enact the
universal service law and get ready
to defend ourselves against in
vasion. His intentions were of the
best, bnt we believe his judgment
In this matter is very bad. for the
following reasons:
We are at war with Germany,
Austria Hungary and Bulgaria.
1t must be admitted that we have
got to fight those countries now or
else wait until they have defeated
France and England and can come
to us for battle. This being the
case, it seems TO US that the sensi-
Bile thing to do is to Immediately
raise a large army and carry the
war to them OIL the battle front in
France and proceed with the Allies
to march on into Germany while
we have the armies and navies of
those countries to assist us. If
France and England. with other
smaller countries of Europe, can
not crush Getmany, what chance
would the United States have if we
had to fight that country by our
selves? 1t will probably be said
that that country could not send
an armv here aud defeat our army
and navy. Possibly not, but with
the great war machine they bave
1t is certain that war such as
would follow would last many
'years-if ohr country could hold
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21
CHANCERY SUMMONS.
sThe State OF Mississippi.

sThe State OF Mississippi.
To Allen Anderson. whose residence and
and post office address is unknown.
You are commanded to appear before
the Chahcery Couet of the County ot
Bolivar, First District, IN said State
Oh the first Monday OF May A. ID 1917.
to defend the suit i'll said Court OF
Estelle Andersen. wherein you are a
defendant.
This and Of April. A. d. 1917.
Z Il. WOOLf ARD. Clerk
BY G. T. CHRISTMAS. u. C.
J. NJ. Young, Sol. for Comp.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21
CHANCERY SUM MONS.

The State Of Mississippi.
To Will Brown. whose post Office ad-
dress is Helena. Ark.
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County ot
Bolivar. First District. in said State.
on the first Monday OF MAY. A, d. 1917
to defend the suit in said Court of
Etfie Brown. wherein You are a defend
ant.
This 9Th. dsy Of April. A. D. 1917.
r. B. WOODLAND, Clerk.
BY CT. CHRISTMAS, d, G..
I. e. Walker, Sol for Comp.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that !
have lost or misplaced the follow
ing certificates of stock issued by
the Merchants & Planters Bank of
Gunnison. Miss, said certificates
being issued to P. Knowlton: Ger
tificates No. twenty-one; forty
seven; aud ffty-two. Duplicates
have been issued by said bank and
the originals are void and no
value.
Per,hire, Miss, April 10th. 1917.
P. kNOkLTON.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21
Is NO USE FOCLlNG.

weeks when war was
10 exist between the
States and Germany-Tl1e
,tprophesied that we would
1e Mexico to whip, and,
IL to dispatches III The
idal Appeal of Thursday
I, it will only be a short
Idl the Mexicans, urged on
mans with plenty Of money
iek the United States.
ta the administration has
treat the Mexicans nicely,
President Wilson would
.he Mexicans should form a
guvernment themselves than
k var on them and to have
e such a government, the
|as believe that the United
nafraid Of them. Then, too,
Put majority of Mexican
is out for the money" aud
'uan agents in Mexico have
y. 50 they are willing to
Their country in a war with
PurtIy in order to handle
pal money.
Patmajority of the Mexicans
paiant and easily inhuenced;
V Told that Mexico with
y ald' can conquer the
YATES and that they will
Texas, New Mexico and
aa-W'th probably several
mates for good measure.
lnssday there were eighteen
eds Of Mexican soldiers
' ''om the southern part of
!" Tue border, aud it is only
u'u OF a short time until
'0stlllties will begin.
vat with Germany is going
~ millions of men and
'psnl'ties of food and amun.
'u this country. With the
$40 III View, we believe
sOulu be criminal on the
'us oulted States to play
with the old and out. of.
'un'eer system of raising
;, and the Congress and
! saoald at once pass univer.
'se law and have 1t stricklv
90 10 raise an army
y : 'nfee million men in as
"ae as possible. Those
! '''' 10 conscriptiou alerady
'uance to inlist-more than
= 'a''oa-lu the regular army
'''ad' Guard. War today
I'''aed !. to a degree which
- US some time to learn
'ne best of circum-
.lu we should 60 to it
: atm determination of
, ,'ssa'pping y and sending to
: we best army in the
. 'ae :. following from the
! lNsWs.Scim;lar:
'a0n a;'' to the administra-
! ,s military service
II DC gathering such
eongress that its pas
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1917-04-21

,lss, County Oemorrn
!, the Postofice at Rosetlale.
IS scondclass matter.
hscRIPTION, ST so.
|INNELL, EDITOR
AND LEssn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
Public School Teachers to Be Paid on Saturday
 for Work in December

Montgomery, January g. .- Especially Public school teachers of Alabama will be paid their December salaries Satur- day, taking approximately s460,000 from the state treasury. Warrants were dis patched to the county treasurers of school funds of all counties with the exception of Baldwin, Cherokee and Marshall Tues day and William F. Feagin, state super ntendent of education, announced that the treasurer of school funds could pay the salaries at any time after the war rant arrived
 Superintendent Feagn requested each county treasurer of school funds to in- dorse his warrant at once and mail it to the state treasurer instead of depos- iting it in bank and allowing it to be delivered in the regular course of busi- ness.
 With the sending out of the warrants for December about s1.5o0,00O of the pub lie school fund was exhausted, leaving only about $750,OOO to the credit of the fund. From this time until summer the monthly disbursements for public schools will be decreased, as many counties have schools only four or five months and many schools will close in January and February.
 Of the total fund for December, Jeffer- son received s65, 900, Mobile county S2l. 445.1o. and Montgomery county $4,00o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 BESSEMER BANK
Reports Show Bank in Good COnditiOn-15 Per Cent
 Dividend Declared

Bessemer, January 9.-(Special. )--The stockholders of the Bessemer National bank held their annual meeting this aft ernoon and the following directors were reelected: Dr. T. F. Robinson, Louis McLain. George H. Stevenson, R. H. Bannister, w. J Long, Louis Hoster, Sr., R. F. Smith, W. H. Lewis and Lee Moody A dividend of 15 per cent was declared and the total amount of re- sources of the bank are over $,oOO, OOo Reports show the business during the year 1916 very good and the institution starts the new year stronger than ever before Following the meeting of the stockholders the directors held meeting and elected as follows: R. r. Smith, president; Louis McLain, vice president; w. H. Lewis, cashier; George R. Davies, assistant cashier.
 The residence of A. H. Webb on Hall avenue, was entered last night by bur glar and clothing worth about $40. a small amount of change some groceries and a number of other things were stolen. Entrance was gained through a back win dow The robbery was not discovered un- til this morning The robbery was re- ported to the police.
 A rumor has been current for several days that under the new court bill, which goes into effect on Monday, Jan uary 15, there was a question as to the status of the clerk of the city court, which becomes the fifth division of the consolidated circuit court, and also that of the solicitor as to whether they would be assistants and be appointees of the offices in Birmingham or otherwise. The matter was investigated yesterday when lit was stated authoritatively that both offices by act of the last legislature were made elective by the voters in the 14 beats in the Jurisdiction of the court To- cated at Bessemer and both Clerk Rose Huey and Solicitor Ben G. Perry would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
GERMAN PREMIER EXPECTED ID MAKE
 IMPORTANT MOVE
Berlin Report States That Announcement May Come by Middle of the Pres
 ent Month

Amsterdam, January s.-(via Lon don. )-Dr. Won Bethmang -Holiweg, the German imperial chancellor, may be expected to make an important declzr- ation about the middle of the present month, according to dispatch to the rid from Berlin today.
 The reply of the entente to President Wilson is being awaited, says the dis patch. and the chancellor after it's con tents are known will further define in the Reichstag the position of Germany. Germany, it is declared will simultane- ously address representations to the neutrals which supported President Will sons proposals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
School Building at
 Hamilton to Be Rebuilt

Montgomery. January s.-(Special.) Governor Henderson has released from the state treasury s15,O0O of an appropria- tion of s25,OOo for use in rebuilding the structures at the Sixth District Agricul- ,tural school at Hamilton which were de- stroyed by fire several months ago. The appropriation was made in 1911 but never was released because of the bad condi- ton of the state treasury.
 Citizens of the Sixth district have raised large amount and this. with in surance on the buildings. was not suffi- cient to pay for the construction of build ings which would meet the needs of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
PERSONALS

Fletcher sturdivant is i'll with grip at the home of MT and Mrs. W. c. Baty on Berkeley avenue.
 MT. and Mrs John NJ Egan have named their little son, John NJ. Egan, Jr.
 D. A Read of Eoline was in Bessener today on business and visiting old friends.
 Miss Emma Mims and Miss Rosa Smith left last night for Oklahoma City, where they will enter the Carver Chiropraetic | college.
 MT and Mrs. J. Howard McEnry have named their little son, J. Howard Me Eniry, Jr
 Miss Margaret Patterson, who Is con nected with the Red Cross hospital at Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio, Tex, has been called to Besserner by the ill., ness of her sister, Mrs. Flora May Ray.
 George c. Neal has returned from a visit to relatives in Columbus, Ga.
 Miss Edith Knight has returned from Chattanooga. where she spent the holi- days with relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
E. w. WILKINSON IS
 KILLED AT COLUMBIA
Mayor of Town Is Shot Down by a Negro Tenant-Details Lack
 ing in Report

Columbia January 9.-E. W. wi1kerson, wealthy citizen and mayor, was killed this morning by Will Smart, a negro tenant on one of wnkerson's plantations Details of the tragedy are lacking. Sher- if May and deputies have gone to the scene of the tragedy. Feeling is reported high over the affair and a lynching may result if the negro is caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
Tennessee Legislature Rescinds Acceptance
 Invitation to Banquet

Nashville. Tenn, January s-In the Sen- ate today motion was made that the Senate's acceptance of the invitation to the banquet given here last night to Will liam J. Cummins, the New York banker, recently pardoned by Governor Whitman, be expunged from the minutes of the Senate. The acceptance was expunged
 there being only four dissenting votes. The House today rescinded its accept ance of the invitation by viva voce vote. The Senate adopted a resolution asking the Secretary of War to return the Tennessee troops from the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
VITALITY SHOWN BY COLONEL CODY NOW
 AMAZING DOCTORS
Buffalo Bill" Holding on to Thread
 of Life With Tremendous and F Unlocked For Strength

Denver January 9.-The vitality shown by Col. William F. Cody Buffalo Bib, said by his physician to be dying tonight, was a source of amazement to his medi- cal attendant and members of the family at the bedside. According to pr. J. H. East, who has been in constant attend- ance, the noted scout gained strength during the day, although the heart action was very weak, and digestive functions had ceased. Early tonight it was said he had been sleeping quietly for two hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
Antidipper Fined

Quitman, Ga, January 9.--G. A. HartIin. a farmer, the first of 22 men to be tried for refusal to dip their cattle as required by state law, was convicted in the city court here today and sentenced to pay fine of s1oo or serve six months on the chaingang. During the trial the court room was packed with farmers and bust- ness men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
Diplomatic Dinners Begin

Washington, January 9.-The first of the seasons diplomatic dinners was given tonight at the White House. The entente diplomats and all the neutrals were invited and at another dinner, Jan- uary IS, the central powers diplomats and the neutrals will be entertained. The two dinners take the place of the usual diplomatic reception which has been abandoned since the war begun. To- nights dinner was followed by musi- cale t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
MATTHEWS LEE DAY ORATOR
Bank Pays no Per Cent Dividend

Richmond, Vas January 9.--The board of directors of the Planters National bank today doubled it's capital stock, $500, 900, giving each stockholder the amount of his holdings as 100 per cent dividend in addition to the regular 10 per cent semi- annual dividend. This action has to be approved by the comptroller of the cur rency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
Road Changes, Fiscal Year

tors of the Nashville. Chattanooga and
 st. Louis railway today changed the roads fiscal year formerly ending June 30. to correspond With the calendar year. Hereafter the annual Stockholders meet ings will be held on the second Tuesday
 in April. A semi- dividend of s3t per cent was declared, payable Febru-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
SOCIAL EVENTS

Mrs. E. F. Ray entertained few friends at spend-the-day party at her home at Brighton. At noon splendid luncheon was served. Among those en- toying this hospitality were Miss Lena Ray and Miss Annie Ray of Harpersvilles Miss Sallie BaXley and Mrs. Ray.
 Mrs. J. M. Peyton was a delightful hostess yesterday when she entertained a few friends at spend-the-day party at her home. At F o'clock a splendid dinner was served to MT. and Mrs. Ed Baxley and children; Mrs. McMurty and children Of Centreville: MT. and Mrs. E. F. Ray, Mrs. Smith and Arnold Pey- ton of Columbia, Tenn
 A silver tea will be given Monday aft ernoon from to o'clock at the home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10

be Tn no way interfered with in the offices they were elected to.
 LOCAL PASTORS ELECTED
 The Presbyterian union held it's regu. lar meeting yesterday in Birmingham at which time the Rev. l. +. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, was elected president for the coming year All Of the Presbyterian preachers of the Birmingham district com pose the union. The honor conferred on MT. Swallow by his associates of the union is a high compliment to him in appreciation of his splendid work in the district
 The Pastors Helpers of the First Meth odist church held an interesting busi- ness meeting this afternoon at the church and Mrs. W. F. Benns was elected presi- dent to succeed Mrs. Charles M Ray resigned. Plans were discussed for the years work and there was a good at tendance.
 Band No 3 of the woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. E. w McNeil at her home on Berkeley avenue After short business meeting a socia hour was enjoyed and delightful refresh ments were served. Among those present wete; Mrs. J R. Waldrop, Mrs. J. D Powell, Mrs. A. w. Deason, Mrs. w. H PcStet1 Mrs. J RI. Wood, Mrs. N. Will Hams. Mrs. E. B. Mayes, Mrs. J. J Beavers, Mrs. T. D. Ray, Mrs. Ellis Ter ry, Mrs. T. J. Reynolds, Mrs. W. C. Terry and Mrs E. w. McNeil.
 The residence of Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Farr was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday when Miss Sallie Farr became the bride of MT R. w Denly of Vincent The house was prettily decorated for the occasion in ferns and potted plants and the ceremony was pronounced by the Rev Marvin Mcdonald, in the presence of relatives and 8 number of friends. Fol lowing the ceremony an informal recep- tion was held salad course being served. MT and Mrs. Denly will reside in Vincent, and the many friends of Mrs Denly regret that her marriage will take her elsewhere to live
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10

of Mrs. J w. Carter on Fourth ave nue by the women of St Agnes guild of Trinity Episcopal church. The proceeds will go to the church fund and the pub lie is invited to attend
 Jefferson valley lodge No. 7s, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. will hold it's regular meeting Wednesday night at the hall on Twentieth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10

Washington, January 9.-(Speciai)-As a result of the republicans keen deslre still to analyze the causes entering into the reelection of President Wilson, there occurred in the House very interesting passage at arms on the part of Nicholas Longworth of Ohio, son-in-law of Colonel Roosevelt and J. Thomas Heflin of Ala bama-
 In characteristic style MT. Longworth read to the House an interview granted the Washington Post by MT. Brown, democrat, of California. In the interview it was stated that Secretary Daniels had won the election by sending democrats into California and New Hampshire to engage in shipbuilding. Longworth dwelt long on the insinuation that Daniels. by using his office, had indirectly purchased the honor for the President,
 MT. Heflin, replying, attempted to give the cause of the Presidents success. He declared, first, that Judge Hughes was an animated icicle with frost on his whls- kers,' and quoted, in the second place, d certain individual as having said that neither Hughes nor Fairbanks belong to 4r--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
ATHLETIC CUB OF
 ANN|STON WILL BE
 GIVEN NEW V|GOR
Campaign Is Started for Members-Cotton in Sec tion About All Sold.
 Market Dull

Anniston, January Especial )-A meeting, presided over by Judge Luther M. Lilies of the juvenile court, was held last night for the purpose of making arrangements to develop the Anniston Athletic club and to insure it's con- tinued growth.
 Two competing committees of young men were appointed to make a cam paign for new members. It is planned to get 200 members for the club, each to take $5 worth of stock. and in that way raise 5000, which is needed to improve the present club building on Winner avenue, on which the club has a f1ve-year lease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
ASKED ABOUT OHIO

MT. Chairman, l am not advised as tc the truth or falsity of this accusation
 | ought not to say accusation, but of this