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The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Edmondson Bill Defeated.

Senator Edmondson's bill to prohib- it the president of the University of Arkansas from appointing to fill va cancies in the beneficiaries granted to each county met strong opposition and failed to pass, to p. Senators Ken dall. Greenhouse and others said it would reduce the enrolment of the university. Senator Edmondson said that was one object of the measure to make larger appropriations for buildings unnecessary. He added that he did not expect the bill to pass. Senators Adamson, Alexander, Collins. Edmondson, Godmin and Sims voted for the bill
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
One Lonesome Opponent.

Another debate was on the deficien- cv appropriation for the State High ways Department. Senator Caldwell opposed the bill. introduced by the Budget Committee, until it was brought out in Committee of the Whole that the appropriation was to cover deficiency proclamations issued by Governor Hays at the request of the department He then voted for the bill on final passage. Only Sena- tor Ponder opposed it. The measure carried S17,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Insurance Bill Defeated.

The King bill to prohibit fraternaI insurance companies from raising as assessments on policies already issued failed to pass. g to 1T. Senators Smith, Adamson and Brown argued that it would put all fraternal orders in the state out of business. Senators God win and King said some orders have raised their rates so consistently that hundreds of polieyholders have been forced to drop their insurance and that the present law is unfair to re- liable insurance companies.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15

try Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. I took six bottles and today l am healthy woman able to do my own housework. I wish every suffering woman would try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and find out for themselves how good it is. Mrs. CARL A. KIEso, 596 North Ave, Aurora, III.
 The great number of unsolicited tes- timonials on file at the Pinkham Lab- oratory, many of which are from time to time published by permission, are proof of the value of Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, in the treatment of female ills.
 Every ailing woman in the United States is cordially invited to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special advice. It is free, will bring you health and may save your life.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Educators Opinion.

I believe that organized emotion can never take the place of brains; that Yale's first duty in preparing American citizens, whether for peace or war, is to adhere to rigid standards of disci- pline and scholarship and well-devel- oped sense of proportionate values.
 If our students have these things as basis, the more they prepare them selves for the possible requirements of military service the better. Without them the spirit of preparedness may become a danger; with them it is 8 safeguard and a blessing.-Presiden Hadley of Yale University.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Husbands Disposed Of.

They were seatmates in a traction car headed for the port of Terre Haute. The seats are rather narrow, and of course there had to be apolo- gies based on sitting snugly.
 Marrow seats" he said.
 That started them toward more in dmate conversation. And before the car reached Coatesyille she had con-
 Had two husbands?' he queried.
 "Yep, two of 'em,' she confessed "Sodded one of lem, and the court took the other one."
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
The Older the Better.

The elderly millionaire was ''fessin' up" to one of his friends at the club. HWOuld you consider it any harm to deceive her about my age"
 Perhaps not
 ''Tm sixty-two. How would it do to confess to fifty-two?"
 ''I think your chances with Gladys would be better if you claimed seven ty-fve."
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Houge Bin No (Mage-To District
 Resolution No Holloway and NorheeFor joint compliance with the Federal Road Act No statewide tick No $135815 for the
  House relief of School District In Frankli
 al)To provide for Grand Iuries in the Sevente Izard)To trsa8,rtr ef zar
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
CUTiCURA KILLS DANDRUFF
The Cause of Dry, Thin and Falling Hair and Does It QuiekIy-TriaI Free.

Anoint spots of dandruff, itching and irritation with Cuticura Ointment. Fol low at once by a hot shampoo with Guticura Soap, if a man, and next morning if a woman. When Dandruff goes the hair comes. Use Cutieura Soap daily for the toilet.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Amend Municipal Court Bill.

The bill amending the Little Rock and Argenta Municipal Court act, in. troduced by Senator Adamson, was passed without discussion. The bill reduces the salaries of municipal judges from s2,4OO per year to s2,000, eliminates one deputy constable in Big Rock township and the clerk of the constable of Hill township, and provides that the city, from the re- ceipts from the Municipal Courts, shall pay half the maintenance, relieving the county of part of the burden.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Idaho For Wilson.

Boise, Idaho.-A concurrent resolu- tion was passed by both houses of the Idaho legislature instructing Gov ernor Alexander to inform President Wilson that the state stands firmly behind him with all resources at it's command in the present international crisis.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
A DELICIOUS DINNER

Break a quarter package of skfn- ner's Macaroni into boiling water, boil ten or twelve minutes, drain and blanch. Take equal parts of cold chicken, boiled Macaroni and tomato sauce; put in layers in a shallow 1ish and cover with buttered crumbs. 5kinners Macaroni can be secured at any good grocery store.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
WITH TIE LEGISLATORS

health officers and to cure defects in the present law, as recommended by the State Health Board. The bill was amended to provide that the compen- sation shall not be less than two cents and not more than four cents per cap ita for the population of the county. It was then referred to the Engross- ing Committee.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Aypnotism.

Do you believe in hypnotism?'
 What do you mean by hypnotism? inquired Miss Cayenne.
 "The power of one human being to throw another into slumber and then play upon his imagination.
 'I'lI go as far as the slumber part. Some people can make me sleepy mere ly by talking to me"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Uncle Sam Follows Suit.

ington.-Increase in cost for all sizes of stamped envelopes, effec- tive February 1, was announced by the Postoffice Department. The raise was made necessary by the increased cost of paper and the use of more average A cents per 1000 envelopes.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
PistoI.Carryinu Bill,

The Judiciary Committee returned the Rowland bill to make pistol-car- rying a felony. with amendments pro- viding that for the first offense the penalty shall be a fine of not less than $50 nor mere than s100, not less than 50 nor more than 100 days on the county farm, and for the second of fense, from six months to two years in the penitentiary.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Charoe a SisaI Trust.

New York.-The government filed a suit in the federal court here against the Pan-American Commission Cor poration, Sol E. Wexler and others, charging conspiracy under the anti trust laws to restrain trade in sisal and to increase the market price of sisal throughout the United States.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
To Elect Pen Commissioners.

Senator Owens introduced bill to provide for the election of peniten- tiary commissioners. All three would be elected at the general election of 1918. The one receiving the highest vote would serve six years, the next highest, four, and the next highest, two. One commissioner would be elected for six years each two years thereafter. Vacancies would be filled by the governor.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
To Decorate Bernstorff.

London.-Count von Bernstorff, dis missed German ambassador to the United States, has been granted the Iron Cross with the white ribbon by the German emperor, says an Amster- dam dispatch to the Exchange Tele- graph Company. This decoration is conferred on civilians for services rendered in time of war.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Prayer of the Riuhteous,

Louise was naughty all day, while Margaret's conduct was most upright.
 At bedtime the mother said to Mar garet: You were such comfort to me today when Louise was so trying"
 Margaret at once dropped upon her knees and prayed, % Lord, bless Louise and make her as good as me if you can."-Harper's
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as Gen eral Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver. Drives out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
The Eternal Triangle.

Mother, I just hate that little Smith girl, and I am not going to play with her any more."
 ''Why, Mary, dear, what has that little girl done to you?"
 "Well, she hasn't done anything to me, but she gives Bobby half of her apple every recess time before get a chance to give him half of mine."
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
For "Bone Dry" Kansas.

Topeka, Kan.-The first section of the "bone dry" bill prohibiting the publication of liquor and the shipping of liquor into the state, was adopted in the Kansas House of Representa- tives.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
To Work conviots On Roads.

The Senate, on reconsideration, passed the Jones bill providing for the working of state convicts on public roads at times when they are not needed on the state farm. They would work under the direction of tbe State Highway Commission and the Peni- tentiary Commission. Senator Caba- miss alone opposed the bill
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Million For Militia.

Albany, N. Y-The Senate unani- mously and without discussion passed upon receipt of a special message from the governor bill appropriat- ing $1,000.000 for the expenses of the national guard, naval militia and other organizations called into service in connection with the existing situa- tion.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Frank. AnyWay.

Shrew (contemptuously) - What would you have been if it weren't for my money? Shrewd - A bachelor. = Stanford
 Chaparral.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15

severe pains Tn my back and sides until I became so weak l could hardly walk from chair to chair,
 and got so nervous I would jump at the slightest noise. l was entirely unfit to do my house. work, I was giving up hope of ever be- ing well, when my o;otor ooLod ma t0
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
To Validate Marriaues.

The Greenhouse bill to validate all marriages performed in the past by ministers whose credentials had not been filed with the county clerk as re- quired by the state law, was passed without opposition.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15

An acre of good fishing ground will acre of land in year.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
THAT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE.

Pneumonia, follows on the heels of a neglected cough or cold. Delay no longer. Take Mansfeld's Cough Bal sam. Price 50c and S1.00.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
The Hitch.

Are you living within your in come?' T am, all right. but the trouble is my wife isn't"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Wash Houses For Miners.

The Hester bill, requiring mines to establish wash houses for employees was passed Only Senator King op- posed the measure on roll call.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15

Women are fond of telling their imag- mary troubles, but not their real ones.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
County Health Officer.

Considerable time was spent in discussion of bill by Representative Hardy for the appointment of county
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
To Take Refuae Here.

Washington. - Alfredo Gonzales, Costa Rica's deposed president, is on his way to the United States aboard fruit steamer, official dispatches say.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Appropriate Warning.

''That man is as deep as a we'll" "Well, don't go to boring him. Bal timore American.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15

pr. B. F. Jackson, Celebrated Physician, handed down to posterity his famous prescription for female troubles. Now sold under the name of "Femenina." Price Soc and $1.00.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15

But it's all right for deaf man t tell his wife everything he hears.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
MRS. KIESO SICK SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora, Ill.-"For seven long months suffered from a female trouble, with
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
TuH's Pills The dyspeptic, the debilftated, whether from excess of work of mind or body, drink or ex. posture In
 MAlARiAL REGIONS, will find Tutt's Pills the most genial restore tive ever offered the suffering invalid.
Hard Work.

Can't you even give me a light|
 'Yes, but keep 1t dark"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Weak Fainty Heart, and Mysteries

can be rectified by taking "Renovine a heart and nerve tonic. Price soc andS SI. aaf
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-15
Important 10 Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, that famous old remedy for infants and children, and see that it
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

earn their commissions. The heavy
responsibilities for the care Of troops
that goes with such grades necessi-
tates this restriction.
Applicants for second lieutenants
every opportunity will be given them
after enrolment in that grade to ad-
vance themselves to higher rank.
The department has appealed to
young men who care to offer their
services to apply without delay to the
commander Of the military depart
ment in which they live for necessary
papers and information. LISTERS
should be addressed to the command
ing general. eastern department,
Governors Island, N. Y, Central De-
partment. Chicago, ILL.,. Southern De-
partment, San Antonio, Texas or
Cal. They will receive prompt atten-
ton and arrangements for the exam
ination Of an applicant will be made
to suit his convenience as nearly os
possible.
To those who receive commissions,
the summer training camps of the
army will be open and they will re-
ceive travel allowances and pay that
will more than offset any expense to
which they may be put. Only a SIM
pie field uniform is required for re-
serve officers. involving little expense.
and the government assumes this cost
also eventually.
In wartime reserve officers would
be required to report for duty either
in person or by letter, as he may di-
rect, to the commanding general Of
the department in which they reside.
They will be assigned to regular or
volunteer regiments, as the occasion
warrants, and when called out will re-
ceive the full pay and allowances Of
their grade in the regular service.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

home and the thousands of soldiers in
training at the various military camps
in England who find time to do their
"bit" in the gardens.
| Throughout the length and breadth
of this island, around the military
camps and especially along the rail-
way lines, an Associated Press corre-
| spondent has seen we'll laid-out gar
dens or allotments The first of Feb
ruary there were $4,000 Of the plots
under cultivation in this country.
with which the people have taken to
the spade and plough since the au-
thorities have tried to arouse then, to
| the danger of starvation as threa ten
ed by the submarines. The govern-
ment threatened to commander idle
land unless it. was cultivated. The re-
! suit was that farmers everywhere got
"going to waste
mics are to be. seen working beside
old men, women and children, turn
ing up the soil and getting 1t ready
for the spring planting. Flower beds
are barred; only foodstuffs are to be
raised.
In London and other big cities ev-
| erybody who lives near plot Of US
aDie land mas bought seeds. They are
assisted by the Vacant Allotment So
ciety, an organization whose ramic-
cations extend throughout the island
and whose business it is to attend TO
the applications of householders for
plot Of ground in which to raise
vegetables The landowners turn their
vacant land over to the society with
! out charge. The society cuts it up into
allotments usually about 90 feet
square. These can be had by house,
holder for six months after the dura-
tion of the war for the payment Of a
fee of SO cents or one dollar to cover
cost of administration. If the house.
holder fails to make the land produce
foodstuffs 1t is taken away from him
by the society. which is semi-gov-
ernment institution.
| Emphasis is placed on the need
for growing potatoes OF which there
Is now q great scarcity.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

T0BE GIVEN
COMMISSIONS
Men Without Military Training
May Secure Commissions as
Second Lieutenants.

Washington, March 1s.-rhe srade
OF second lieutenant in the omcers
Reserve Corps Of the army has been
thrown. open by Secretary Baker to
men without any military experiences
Whatever, provided they are physical
~ and mentally adapted to military
life. An urgent plea has been sent
out to men between 21 and 90 years
all over the country to send in appli-
cations for commissions with assur-
ances that the army will supply after
enrolment the military training nee
essary to flt them for duty.
Under the National Defense Act.
the corps should be able to furnish
omcers for force of 100000 VOL
unteers In war time and also serye ar
a reservoir from which additional Of
ncers for the regular, army could be
drawn at need. Less than 1000 men
have been given reserve commissions
IN the line. despite the fact that the
law has been in operation for mora
than eight months. Applications are
coming In slowly and army oficers
are using every means in their DOW
er to attract young mon to this serv-
ice as patriotic duty.
There appears to be no lack of man
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

desiring to serve in the staff corps re.
serve. such as the engineer corps. tho
quartermasters division and the medi-
cal service. Enough commissions in
these corps have been issued to pro-
vide the special arms for a million
troops. 1t is hghting mon who are
lacking, line officers who NAV look
for service at the front IN 4ir,a ~
war. Army officers beiieva the Saii.
ure to fill UP this reserve IA due oniv
to lack Of Information as ia the re-
quirements, for IL is the flehtinr lines
that are attractive to youns men in
wartime.
Eventually +ha p...-,. oa,.,,
r...-.- ReserVe onlcers
hs corps. composed OF units at
unlversit1es. schools and colleges, will
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
BRITISH TONNES
MUST DO THEIR
"BIT" IN GARDENS

London. March 1s.-(correspond-
ence of the Associated Press. 1.-The
British Tommy, homo on leave from
and guarding the line,
now passes most Of his time digging
and hoeing truck gardens in his ma
tive land. In doing this he is aug
menting the land-army of civilians at
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

As results Of the war Russia adopt.
ed prohibition Of intoxicating liquor,
and next adopts government by the
people.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19

negro who said
"Fust yo' puts in one ahm. den
you puts in de uddah ann. an den
yo' gibs a gen'ral conwulsion."
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-19
WE'LL DESCRIBED.

Putting OH ones overcoat is some
times so much of an effort that one
is disposed to agree with the old
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-01

The hlessing of it all is Its ready &C
cessib lty. Any working girl who has a
friends with Ford (and who has not.
west Of the Miss5ssippi?) can leave her
desk or factory at and have plenty Of
time for the run to Multnomah Falls,
and long drink Of lung filling, soul,
stimulating beauty before the long north
ern twilight has fairly set in.
Sam HILL son-in-law Of the famous
railroad man, James B. Hill, is credited
with first thinking of this splendid high
way He sent Samuel Lancaster, an en-
gfneer, to study the finest roads in Eu-
rope, being Instructed to adopt the best
features of each.
Many of the retaining walls and cop
ings were built by Italian workmen in
the exact fashion of the best italian
roads. no cement being used. This dry
WALL enables heavy water to run off or
run through without damage.
BY loops, figure Fights and other ex-
pensive engineering devices all grades
have been kept within 5 per cent, and
the turns are wide enough for four mo-
tors to pass abreast.
Forgive me if I have grown too flow
cry over Portland. 1t is the first place
where I have been comfortably warm
since I left Charleston. That and the
rose festival and the Columbia river
highway may have gone little to my
head.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Owing to illness in the home of Mrs.
Duff Green, the French entertainment
to have been given for the benefit Of
the Belgian-French orphans by Mrs.
Green has been indefinitely postponed.
The Catholic Womens club of West End
will meet this afternoon at O'Clock
with Mrs. H. j. King, Is Pearl street.
The regular monthly meeting of the
board of control of the State Training
School for Girls will be held this morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the committee room
of the public library.
There will be a called meeting of the
Baptist Womens Missionary union this
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Tutwiler.
All societies are requested to send rep
resentatives
There will be dance at Toxic, East
Lake, on Monday evening under the
auspices of the Jefferson County Or
phan association for the benefit of the
East Lake Orphanage. Davidson's or
chestra will furnish the music.
There will be a meeting of the board
of managers of the Mercy Home Indus
trial school this morning at 10 O'Clock
at the school.
The Clionian club, seconded by the
college women, call a meeting of the
Council of Woman's clubs for this morn
ing at 1890 o'clock at the city hall. The
purpose of this meeting is to discuss
work for the Red Cross
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-01

miles across the state. and it is ex-
pected that sister state Washington, just
over the river. will build similar noule-
ward bordering the mighty stream, the
two to be connected by bridges.
The height and wildness Of the crags
beneath which it winds are breath TAX
ing. The reaches of the river shaking
it's way through hills, mountains and
tablelands feathered with giant trees or
smiling with FARMS are something to
stir the imagination. Sunset paints the
peaks with purple and gold, and soft
blue msts settle in the valleys
Every few miles are majestic water
falls, one of which makes a sheer drop
of $40 feet And about these beauty
upon-beauty spots have been built paths
with bridges that span the canyon and
make parklike place for picnicng or
just dreaming.
There are several beautiful inns alorg
the way, one built and managed by an
efficient little woman named Henderson,
whose taste in decoration is no less ex-
quisite than her skill as cook
FROM EUROPEAN MODELS
Some day, when Portland realizes what
rare possession it has in this highway
the homes of logging millionaires will
fringe it. But it is more to my liking
as it it, wild, pungent smelling with
flowers and forests, it's borders unbroken
save by an occasional huge sawmill or
waterfall.