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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
OF CONFEDERATES
WOULD JOIN UNION BLUE
Man Who Fought Under General Lee
Navy in Spite of His Advanced Age

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 4.
Another gratifying example of 10y
atty was demonstrated at the U. S.
navy recruiting office, Little Rock,
Arkansas, when Mr.. j. l.. Leigh of
1911 West Second Street applied for
enlistment in the U. S. Navy.
Mr.. Leigh requested that he be en-
listed at once and sent to the largest
battleship afloat for service on that
vessel and he was greatly disap.
pointed when informed by the re
ciuiting officer that he exceeded the
required age limit by forty some odd
years. he being 90 years of age
Mr.. Leigh is a warrior of expert
ence, having enlisted in the Confed-
crate army at the age of 10 and hav-
ing served for four years. which end
ed in April, 1865, under General Lee
at Appomattox.
II is most gratifying, is these times
of Iced to find such loyal spirit in
the Boys of 1861" and such an eX-
ample as shown by our worthy vet.
eran. Mr. Leigh, will no doubt find
a like response by the Boys Of .al7 y
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
SENATE PASSES WAR RESOLUTION AMID STORM OF PATRIOTISM

and difficulties Of the railroads ms fol-
lows:
First.-rhe multiplicity of regula
tlons by the several states with respect
to the issue of securities, involving de
lays and conflicting state policies gen
orally dangerous and possibly disas-
trous.
Second,-The stnte regulation of
rates in such manner rs to unduly
reduce revenues, to discriminate III ia
vor of localities and shippers within
It's own borders as against localities
and shippers in other states and to dis
turb and disarrange the structure of
Interstate rates.
Third The inability of the Inter
stute Commerce Commission, whoever
The commissioners may be, to perform
The vast duties devolving upon 1t un.
der existing laws. resulting in delay
which should never occur In CONNER
cial matters-a compelling the com
missioners to accept the conclusions
OF their employees as final in deciding
matters of great Importance to the
nomniereial and railroad interests OF
The country
Fourth. The practical legality that
has been accorded conspiracies to tie
up and suspend the operation OF the
railroads Of the country by strikes and
violence and the absence of any Law
to compel the settlement of such dis
putes by arbitration or other Judicial
means, as all other issues between citi-
zens in civilized states are 10 be set
tied.
Fifth-Tbe phenomenal increase In
the taxation Of railroads IN recent
years,
Sixth.--The cumulative effect OF
these conditions upon the Investing
public, TO which railroad companies
must look for the capital necessary to
continue development.
We believe that the unification Of
regulation is essential" said Judge
Lovett, "and that With the rapid in
crease of state commissions In recent
years congress will ia time be com
PEELED to exercise its power in the
should be a complete. harmonious, con
sistent and related system. We he
lieve the best, if not the only practical
plan, is the federal Incorporation Of
railroads by general law. which will
make Incorporation hereunder com
pulsory thus imposing ON all railroad
companies throughout the United
States the same corporate powers and
restrictions with respect to their fnan-
cial operations and the same duties
and obligations to the public and the
government. so that every investor will
know precisely THAT every railroad
corporation may and may not lawfully
do"
Judge Loveft contended that the so
tuition of these problems and difficul-
ties rested with congress He told the
committee that under the constitution
the authority OF fhe federal govern
ment is paramount, that congress has
the power to lcgislate for centralized
control Of railroads under federal char
ters and that II only remains for that
body TO exercise that power
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
MEETING
AT EXCHANGE FRIDAY

The people of this community have
decided TO hold mass meeting next
Friday evening at the Durango Ex-
change for the purpose of discuss
ing the chief issues of the day, the
preparation that this country should
make TO defend itself against the in
vasion Of its rights. The meeting is
general one and all ladies are invit-
ed to attend.
Tho Grand Army Of The Republic
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
French Enter
Outskirts Of St. Quentin
fBy limited pressl

PARIS. April 4. The official
statement says that the French are
penetrating the southwestern out
skirts Of st. Quentin, the important
town which is considered one of the
German strongholds. For several
days they have been gradually creep
ing toward the place. Since Sunday
they have been swinging their line
forward in Strengthening out move
ment that has helped them to obtain
their objective point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05

will be represented there by the Du-
range G. A. X. members who viii
turn out in body. There will be
general discussion Of the subject Of
patriotism and the needs of the ma
tion at this time. Let all come out
and join in the movement that is GO
ing on in every community thruout
these United States. Remember thut
this meeting will begin at the hour
Of eight and hat all ar~ invitsd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
CAIlEQRNIA AMI. FLORIDA -ssss-s
FRUIT GROWERS MAY BE
EFFECTED BY THIS
(By United Press)

RIO DE JANERIo, April 4. Cal
ifornia and Florida fruit growers will
probably feel the effects of govern
ment decree published here which ex-
empts Argentine fresh fruits from
customs duties. This exemption was
decreed in exchange for the reduction
of duties on several Brazilian pro
duets in Argentine.
In compensation to the United
States for the free importation OF
Brazilian coffee, was renewed the
preferential tariff ON American man
ufactured rubber goods, wheat, flour
condensed milk, dried fruits and 9TH
er articles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Patriotic Meeting
in SiIvertOn Friday
Especial to The Herald)


SILVERTON, April 4. - Realizing
the grave seriousness of the crisis
confronting the United States and
appreciating fully the potentialities
of the situation, which is of SO much
concern to every true American, the
people of Silverton will hold a patriot
ic mass meeting Friday afternoon
at Miners hall. The mayor has is
sued proclamation declaring the
afternoon half holiday and request
ing all citizens to close their places
of business and attend. Patriotic ad-
dresses will be delivered by Hon. w.
A. Reese of Durango, Senator Cur
ran, Wallie Haas, Mr. Bailey, and Re-
cruiting Officer Culp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
ALLIES WILL DELIVER
WILSON SPEECH TO GERMANS
(By United Press)

LONDON, April 4. The German
people will not be allowed to remain
in ignorance of the speech President
Wilson delivered to congress Monday
evening. In view of the probability
that the German press will not be al
lowed to print it, the allies are con-
sidering distributing copies broadcast
over Germany by asropanA
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
MASQUE TO BE STAGED
FOR NATIONAL PARK
(By United Press)

CHICAGO, April 4. - To save az
national park the beautiful stretch
of sand dunes that border Lake
Michigan along the northern lake
coast of Indiana, is the object of a
vast pageant and masque to be stag
ed May 80 and June 3 on a selected
spot in the stretch twenty miles long
and mile wide. Words and ar
rangements are to be under the direc-
tion of Thomas Wood Stevens OF
Pittsburg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
WAR ON sPARRows

Farmers have appealed to the Eng
lish government to allow them to use
poisoned wheat to destroy the spar
row pest. Fifty years ago the farm
ers we're free to combat the sparrow
with poisoned wheat, but the practise
is now forbidden by law. The theory
was that game Of all 'orts might eat
the poison intended for the sparrows.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05


WASHINGTON. April 4.-Though
pacificism presents the discortlant un-
dertone, support of war to the finish
is assured by both houses. The house
committee voted fayorably on the
senate's amended war resolution, no
tifying them it would come up for
passage tomorrow. II will be forced
thru under the rule limiting the de-
bate il the pacifists object.
In the senate Senator's Stone and
Vardaman iecried the war moys
speaking against the resolution, but
stirred the members by declaring
Themselves personally ready to go the
limit in making the war a success IL
it comes. a
Senators Hitchcock and Lodge
aroused storm Of patriotism by
their speeches in favor Of the resolu-
ton.
Senator McCuntber introduced
substantial substitute measure de-
signed to give Germany last chance
to avoid war. It proposes the United
States recognize the right Of sub
sua,Ji, 4 IA kade, ynt tos sssfn them
tsrre SINKING or AMERICAN ships means
war.
Under the rule adopted yesterday
the senate must remain in continu-
Gus session until the war resolution
is adopted.
The house passed the annual s24o.-
100000 army bill
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
AUSTRIA DEMANDS
PROPOSAL OF PEACE

the Austria Emperor and the Central
power generals are discussing the
American situation at the Homburg
conference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
AUSTRIA WILL BREAK
WITH AMERICA SOON.
(By United Press)

THE HAGUE, April a. - 1t is un-
derstood that Austria has decided to
break relations with the United
States as soon as declaration OF
war on Germany is declared. This de
cision, it is stated, was reached aft
er the Homburg conference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Germany Says Treaties
Were Not Violated
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON. April 4, Ger
many in communication thru the
Swiss minister, challenged the as
sertion she violated the treaties. She
says that Americans may leave Ger.
many freely and that most of them
have done so.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
VIEWS FRENCH SOIL FROM
CHARING CROSS, LONDON

LONDON, April A. - A French
girl seized chunk of mud from a
Tommies knapsack at Charing Cross
station with the explanation that now
she could take a peep at her beloved
home land whenever she wanted to.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
LOCATION OF HOMES FOR
DISABLED u. s. SOLDIERS

The national homes for the dis
abled volunteer soldiers are located
at Dayton, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wis;
Togus. Me-; Santa Monica, Cal;
Hampton Va; Leavenworth, Kas.;
Marion, Ind; Danvile, III; johnson
City. Tenn, and Hot Springs s. D.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Americans in:france Il
@ - Want to Aid U. S.
(By United Press)

PARIS, April 4. - Americans in
the flying corps have appealed to the
French government for release or
permission to fly the American flag.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Russians Enthusiastic
Over Wilson's S Speech
(By United Pressl

rETRoGRAD, April 4. Presi-
dent Wilson'S speech has been enthus-
iastically received. Public meetings
have been held where speakers ex-
planned the action of the United
States.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05

AMSTERDAM, April a. The
Berliner Tagerblatt declared while
Germany must not underestimate the
Importance of Americas entrance in
the war, the German people are con-
vincsd it will not defeat Germany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Address Makes
Germans Sore
(By United Press)

THE HAGUE, April 4. - Berlin
dispatches say that German officials
received the news of President Will
sons address with the deepest cha
grin. However they claim safety of
Americans in Germany is assured as
long as the Germans in America are
unmolested.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Conscript Legislation Most
Important.

Legislation based upon selective
conscription is the most important
to be considered. Probably all un-
married men citizens, between the
ages of eighteen and twenty three;
except exemptions such as scientists
and mechanical experts, will be call
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
FORTY PLEAD GUILTY
ON CONSPIRACY CHARGE

INDIANAPOLIS, April 4. Forty
Republicans of Evansville, Indiana,
plead guilty to the charge of con
spring to defraud the government at
the 1916 election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
lBy United Press)

(By United Press)
LONDON, April 4. = German ad-
vices via Holland explain the report
ed new German peace offer is the re-
suit of the demands of Austria. They
say the offer is "worth while" The
German offer, officials realizes ia an
advantage offer now on account OF
the reorganization of Russia.
THE HAGUE, April 4. - Informa-
ton received here statsa the Kaissri
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
War Department
Wants Artisans
(By United press)

(By United Press)
WASHINGTON, April 4. The
war department has issued an appeal
for 10000 artisans, for quartermast-
er's reserve. They are wanted TO be-
gin training Immediately
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
MEN 1S TO D WILL
Be CALLED OUT FIRST
(By United Pressl

WASHINGTON, April 4. The
senate convened at 10 o'clock Senat-
or Hitchcock of Nebraska made a
dramatic appeal for the passage Of
the war resolution. The Democrats
are prepared to take drastic action
against Senator La Toilette or other
pacifists if they attempt to filibuster
again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Armed Steamers
Arrive in Europe
lBy United P1essl

WASHINGTON, April 4. The
navy department announced the safe
arrival Of the armed American liners
St. Paul and Finland.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05

WASHINGTON, April A. - Imme-
1iiateiy after the passage of the war
resolution army plans win be pre-
sented to congress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
Expeditions Sent to Europe in Six
Months.

According to present plans no ex-
pedition will be sent to Europe for at
least six months, then the first half
million new soldiers, it is thought will
become home guards, the present reg
lars going to Europe.
Meanwhile, the navy plans effect
i've combating of submarines, with a
view of exporting unlimited supplies
10 the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
TO AID u. S. NAVY
SECURE MEN FOR FIRST LINE
VIII Use Show Windows TO Stimulate
Enlistments- Concerted Action
Planned in Many Cities During
'Navy Week" April o to IA.

Show windows that have been feat
turing Easter headwear and dainty
garments during the last few weeks
are to be turned to patriotic service
in response to President Wilson's
proclamation increasing the U. s.
navy to full strength of $1,000 men
From April . to ii, thousands Of
Americas foremost merchants have
signiried their intention Of devoting
one or several show-windows to dis
plays that win have as their key
note Your Country needs You for
Service in the Navy"
The Navy Publicity bureau, New
York, under the direction of Com
mander X. NJ Bennett has furnished
to these patriotic business men, phot-
ographs Of interesting and thrilling
naval scenes for use in the Navy
Week." displays, as well as iIlustra-
tions OF suggested arrangement
with the following pertient phrases
Incorporated on show-eards;
"25,000 men are needed for your
s4.sssA now s--4-A ''-s-
During lao years of splendid
achievement the navy has been the
first line OF Defense"
Tomorrow it may be required to
protect you from Foreign Invasios."
Get acquainted with the splendid
opportunities the navy has to offer to
Young men,"
'You are proud Of your navy.-now
is the time to do your part to
strengthen it,"
The navy league and other patriot
ic organizations will take an active
part in enlisting the assistance of
merchants who have not yet been ad-
vised of the movement. Arrange
nents have been made for local re-
eruiting officers to assist in accomp-
fishing the greatest possible results
from the campaign.
In several instances already, wom-
en- have volunteered to aid recruiting
by stationing themselves in these
stores. 1t is believed this nation
wide publicity will materially assist
the efforts Of newspapers in speeding
up enlistments.
Naval authorities say that men
who enlist Immediately will receive a
short training before going to sea
and at the end Of year, each one
viii be Of more value as part of the
nations First Line of Defense than
ten men would be without the train
ing that is absolutely essential to
naval success.
This big campaign will be an i'm
portant factor in the program to
awaken the country in the prepared
ness movement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-05
HITCHCOCK AND LODGE MAKE
STIRRING SPEECHES FAVOR|NG WAR
(By United Pressl

(By United Pressl
WASHINGTON, April 4. The
house win be asked tomorrow to act
on Martins war resolution, the for
eign affairs committee having re-
ported it out favorably today.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-10-25
Elimination Of Waste Is Most Vital Issue

The most vital issue IN conser
Walton is the elimination of waste
in the estimation of Hamp Will
liams. Federal Food Administra-
tor, who declares that waste is
the most destructive element in
the economic status of The Amer
lean people," This Is one of the
crying evils which the Food
Pledge Card Campaign seeks to
overcome. The issue is vital.
Food will win this war, and food
conservation will make a more
prosperous people after the war
is over. These ideas are most
emphatically expressed in the
following statement by Mr.. Will
liams.
Waste is the most destruct-
i've element in the economic
status of the American people;
waste of wagons, buggies. farm
implements and machinery of ev-
cry kind and character by leav
ing them out unprotected from
the elements; waste by not using
paints, oils and repairs at the
proper time; waste of harness,
rope and tools by lack of care;
waste in the improper applica-
ton of labor; waste of labor, land
and tools in using poor seed and
seed that will not terminate;
waste of labor and feed on poor
breeds of stock and fowls; waste
of time in gossip that should be
used in reading literature suited
to your line of business; waste in
not having market for surplus
fruits and vegetables; waste in
transportation over bad roads;
waste of health and vigor in not
eating well balanced rations;
waste of feed by over feeding.
and waste'of feed by over eat
ing"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-10-25
PAGES WEEKLY LETTER

Little Rock, Oct. II, 1917 The
farmers of Arkansas have a good
opportunity before them, and
also greater responsibilities than
heretofore. Cotton, our staple
crop, is higher than it has ever
been since the sixties, just after
the Civil war. All other crops
are proportionately high. Live
stock is higher than ever before
and the same is true of milk, but.
ter. eggs and chickens. This pro
vides the opportunity for the
farmer. The fact that all food
stuff and live stock is high. in
creases the responsibility OF
the farmer to himself and his
family. He must raise his food
stuff and live stock. 1t would be
ruinous for him to buy his food
and feed stuff, and he can have
no assurance of being able to
buy what be wants in the way of
live stock even with the money
at high price. The farmer has
come into his own so far as the
value of farm products is con-
cerned, buv he must be good
husbandman to make money dur
ing these times. Good Judgment
now counts as much on the farm
as labor. Labor is scarce and
high priced and the farmer must
not rely to any great extent on
hired labor next year. Much of
the farm labor has been drafted
into the army. Some of the boys
left on the farm will be called to
town to fill the places of the
young men in town who have
been drafted. The farmers must
ponder these things. All of this
argues that the farmer should
stay close to shore next year. 1t
is wise to plant some of all kinds
of food and feed crops that can
be grown protitably. 1t is best
to plant crops that will not get in
the way of each other. Consider
well the crops that require the
least amount of labor. The wheat
crop will prove good one. You
will need some wheat for bread.
The balance will sell for two dol
lars a bushel. Wheat natures at
time when it does not interfere
greatly with other crops. 1t
takes but little time to harvest a
small wheat crop 1t can be
stacked and threshed later. Oats
will prove good crop too. Fall
The Carlisle independent., 1917-10-25
T. M. HlGHFILL A SUICIDE

News reached here Wednesday
morning of the suicide of L. M.
Highfill who killed himself at his
home Tuesday night at 1890 by
taking carbolic acid. He was a
soldier in the First Arkansas
ammunition train, but was off on
a THROUGH and was visiting his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. High
fill at Wattensaw where he com
mitted the act. He left nothing
to which could be assigned his
rash act, the only thing being
found was note designating the
place he wanted to be buried and
that he wanted to be buried in
his uniform. Besides his father
and mother he leaves several
brothers and sisters and other
relatives, one of whom is Prof
r. D. Hightill of this city who is
his uncle. Young Highfill was
well liked by all who knew him.
Hewas to go to Leon Springs
Texas in a few days.
His remains we're laid to rest
at Hebron Thursday in the
presence of a large nun Der Of
Borrowing friends.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-10-25

Mr.. D. B. Perkins who was
taken sick in Little Rock several
days ago was home with his fam
lily over Sunday. He returned
to Little Rock Monday to be
neal his physician.
Mrs. Mamie Martin and chill
dren of Austin are here guests of
the family of her stepfather Mr..
G. G. Reed. They will remain
several days.
Mr.. F. K. Foyt of Stuttgart
was in town on business We'd
nesday.
If you want fresh canned
goods, S. P. Pearson has them.
His stock is all new. 24-1t
Mrs Josie M. Hargrave came
in Thursday from Little Rock to
attend the bedside of nephew,
Tommie. little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. M. Williams, who Is very
i'll at this time.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-10-25
Peaches Grow Larger; Nitrate Of Soda
Used

Fayetteville, Oct. 14.-An in
crease in the size of peaches and
a greater vigor in the growth of
the trees has been secured in
fruit orchards in northwest Ar
kansas as result of the use of
nitrate of soda. Experiments
were conducted in the use of this
fertilizer by fruit growers with
the co operation of the depart
ment of horticulture of the Elk
pertinent Station, University of
Arkansas, and the department. of
horticulture of the Frisco rail
road. The records for the year
show that this fertilizer is very
beneficial. Although it is yet
too early to draw definite conclu
sious, 1T is evident that the use
of nitrate of soda produces salts
factory results in apple orchards
as well as peach orchards Nj
trogen il lacking in many or
chards in northwest Arkansas.
and the application of nitrate OF
soda seems TO be q practical
form for applying this element.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-10-25

100 acres II miles south of
Carlisle, IS acres in cultivation,
two good three room houses, well
at each place. 20 acres of pasture
one mile of school, % miles to
mail. The rent on this place
brought the owner $500 this year.
This can be bought in next 30
days for $40 per acre, ] cash bal
ance to suit purchaser. Address
Owen Dansby, Lonoke, Ark. 24tf
The Carlisle independent., 1917-10-25
Club Girls Attention!

Send your record book in this
week whether you think it is
good or not. 1t may be better
than you think. Be sure to fill
in the blanks Cd pages "a and 25,
having two persons, not your
mother or father, to sign the last
page.
Come to the meeting on Salur
day and do your part toward
making the day a success. Bring
your lunch. because everybody
seems to be busy these trouble
some war times and we must
take care of ourselves at dinner
time. If any are doing your bit
by learning TO knit" for the SOL
diers, land l hope you are) bring
your knitting along.
The butter demonstration
must be abandoned because of
the scarcity of milk but even if
the day be cold one we will have
an iceless refrigerator to show to
your friends and you can help to
make one next summer.
Remember, too, your biscuit
for the contest must be baked
on Friday.
Here's hoping our last rally
for this year 1917 will be the
happiest one of all and that you
will be ready to enroll rgain for
1918.
Sincerely your friend,
Hatty w. Bell