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The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-27
HOgWa11OW News
Dunk Bolts, Editor

a home man could not borrow enough to pay his fine.
 Miss Rosyola Moseley is mak- ing herself taller by wearing an upright hat with tall feathers on it.
 The dogs along the road are merely wasting their time and breath when they bark at the Mail carrier, because he does not pay any attention to them.
 Atlas Peck says it is interest ing to watch the ants at work in large droves running to and fro on the ground. but that it is a hard matter to tell just what they are trying to do.
 Tobe Moseley says when a person runs out of something else to talk about they ought to quit. but that's where a lot of us begin.
 A strange man stopped at the post office yesterday morning and bought stamp. He had his hair combed and talked well edu. cated while getting the stamp. The postmaster at first suspic toned that he was some kind of a spy. as he argued in favor of bad weather, but after talking with him for awhile about the weather it was found that he was selling rain coats.
 Rag Barlow says it seems far ther fir m a nickel up to a dollar than it does from a dollar down to a nickel,
 Miss Fruzie Allsop expects to have her other new dress finish ed and ready for the censor by next Sunday.
 The bartender at Hog Ford stillhouse is learning to drink soda pop and play croquet.
 The Clock Peddler has decided to come through wallow about every eight days instead of going around through the Calf
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-27

We would much prefer that you handle this straw yourself, but if you are unable to give this business your attention, we will handle it to the best of our abil ity for your account and will charge for this service a broker age of One Dollar per ton.
 The principal object in this let ter is to acquaint you with the value of this straw as many brok- CTS and middlemen throughout the Coast Country have pur- chased straw direct from the planters at from one to three dol lars per ton, thereby making an unusual and unfair profit The demand for straw has been large ly for Blue Rose, Louisiana Pearl and Japan straw. The Hon duras type has not met with much favor and there is little de mand for it. If you have straw to dispose of, please notify the local agent of the Association of the klnd and quantity you will have, and we will make an effort to find purchaser for you.
 Some misunderstanding has arisen in regard to the position of the Association in the matter of selling straw. To set the rec ord straight, permit Us to say first of all, that we did not fix the price of Sl5 % per ton. This price was fixed by Mr. Peden. In the second place, we have no desire to handle thls straw on a brokerage basis, but when de sired, we do so purely as a mat ter of accommodation to our mem> Ders. If you can sell the straw direct, you will not only save a dollar a ton, but will relieve us of considerable work that will come on at time when the labor of selling and delivering rices is taking up all of the time of our field force.
 h Yours very truly,
 k A. Egnus.
 Secretary Treasurer
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-27

Ribs neighborhood, he having put all the clocks in that section in good running order. He says so perfect is his knowledge of a clock that he can take one that is in perfect running order and find something the matter with it.
 While making Atlas a shirt over at Mrs. Tobe Moseley's the other afternoon, Atlas wife said she read in a farm paper where this country was spending a lot of money for special artillery for home defenses, but that she would still rely on her old stand bys, the washboard and broom.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-27
This Letter Is About Rice Straw

ulo LCllCl IS hupul IlNC Oi1 dh Dear Sir:
 Thousands of head of cattle are on the verge of starvation in drought stricken southern and western Texas. Not to make an effort to save them would be lit tie short of criminal in view of our country's short supply of meat at a time when our soldiers and our Allies in Europe must be fed by the farmers of the United States.
 You can have a hand in saving these cattle, and help to bring the war to a close by conserving your rice straw and getting it in shape for shipment to the vest ern cattlemen. By doing this you will be co operating with the government to the end that waste may be eliminated, and perform. ing a sacred patriotic duty.
 Your Vice-President Mr. ] L. DuCharme. has suggested that a letter be written to each rice grower in Arkansas for the pur- pose of urging you to use every effort possible to conserve your rice straw. This will not only be of untold benefit to the cattlemen of West Texas, but shoa'd, in ad dition. result in creating il de- mand among stockmen for rice straw in the future.
 The price of S15 co a ton, de cided upon by Mir. E. A. Peden Federal Food Administrator fol Texas, is based on straw f. o. b cars at Texas rice points. The freight rate from the rice pro ducing sections of Texas to the drouth-stricken territory is II most instances 19c per hundred pounds. The rate from points or the main line of the Cotton Bel and the Rock Island in Arkan- sas to these same West Texas points is 301e, which makes difference Of s2.30 a ton The price, therefore, f. 0. b. sta tions on those lines will, in mos instances, be SIP 70 per ton, less brokerage. Rates on the Gillet branch are five cents higher.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-27

Sim Flinders says he may not live to see the day, but that liz ards are going to have to stay at home all the time when there is nothing but barbe6 wire fence.
 Washington Hooks, who has been troubled with his eyes for some time past, went to Tickville Thursday and had them treated by specialist, and he can now see how the doctor has an auto
 One of the big whisperable neighborhood mysteries is where some people get the money to buy their gasoline.
 A good many went to hear what the Hog Ford preacher had to say about the present, past and future last Sunday. His ser. mon was interesting and instruc tive, and he had good order and close attention until Miss Fruzie Allsop appeared with her new hat on.
 Frisby Hancock signed a peti- tion for man while at Rye Straw store last Saturday. He had curiosity to read the peti- tion to see what the fellow was wanting, but itis not customary here.
 Washington Hooks has made up his mind to run for some good easy office, having done the pub lie many favors in past years that deserves reward. He will probably run for the office of treasurer of the Dog Hill church.
 Miss Rosy Moseley, who has been dabbling in literature for some time past, has laid aside her pen, and will devote her time to raising pig, which is might fer than the sword.
 
 Poke Eazley. notices the gov ernment is lending money te other countries by the millions to fight on; but he bets right now
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-27
Actual

Photographs of homes, a dis tinctive feature of this service is: You have the opportuni- ty of making your selection for your home from actual photographs, and not draw ings or imaginary designs. Accompanying each photo graph is a detailed floor plan complete in it's arrangement. This collection contains a home for every taste, a home for every purse, and we have carefully selected the homes best adapted to this section. Tn addition to the floor plans, specifications and all details necessary to the construction of your home, in fact, "Ye Planry' service is the last word in home building.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-27
Secretary Treasurer

If you want good home made apple butter go to c c Hummel. He sells it right. 20 If
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Luxembourg to Ask
For Old independence
Diplomat Presents TO Allies at
Berne Duchy's Desires
When Peace Comes
ISInf Correapondenc

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.-The Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg has established
q diplomatic agent, STYLED charge
d'ahaires, i'm BCme, who mas gust pre-
scented 10 representatives Of the tn-
tento Allies statement Of LuXem-
burcs desires regarding special dis
positions affecting that state 10 DO
made after the conclusion Of peace.
Luxembourg, he stated. would be OF
posed after the war 70 any terms which
would make that country dependent
upon Germany, Belgium, France or any
other nation. She desires the rccstab-
ishmont Of her political independence
and neutrality, guaranteed by the
Treaty of 1872
The Luxembourg government desires
also that the railway lines OF that
country, which before the war, Ger
many had a right 20 operate. should be
turned over az the conclusion OF peace
to the Luxembourg state, thus TO de-
privc Germany of any future opportu-
nifty for claiming the right to enter
Luxembourg territory for the protection
of these lines.
Luxembourg also viii ask that the
country shall not be made 70 pay q
portion of the penalty which Germany
may be made 20 suffer IA an economic
conflict after the war
The establishment OF q LuXemburs
legation 40 the Swiss capital was re-
garded here as an indication that the
pcople and officials Of Luxembourg,
who have occupied an advantageous
position for observing developments IN
Germany. believe that the time has
come for them 20 begin TO prepare FOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Infantry Operations Are
Greatly Reduced by
Weather
French Filters Active
Petain Reports Raids in Many
Sections Behind German
Lines

LONDON Dec While % heavy
..oustorm has reduced infantry opera
.fors along the whole West front 20
minimum. the Allied aviators continue
I'D. carry on am offensive Ear inside inc
enemy lines. o.,
Paris reported to-day that the rail.
road stations at NczlcTcs -lcs-Metz and
T1iorvIllc. great centres OF German
military activity. had been bombed.
Hostile, establishments near Nouzleres
and Rcthel were also attacked. The re-
.ult. Of these raids were not stated
Genera. Umg .u his night statement
said British arplancs had dropped
moro than hundred bombs on three
German aIrdr0mce north OF Lille.
Seven enemy machines. Of which four
I'm inside the British lines, were
brought down in aerial battle. Wo
.thcfe were driven out Of control. while
.rl-aIrcrrft guns shot down four, al.
l.it one of which fell inside the Allled
lines. IT,,
The French official report described
encounters between patrols nOrth OF
.Ie observation-disclosures and near Saplg-
..uI while the Berlin statement as
rrfcd that British rcconnoltrlng at
Jacks east OF Nicuport and near ioel-
,aucllc broke down, and that p 5e"
French were taken prisoner IN Ger
man raid north or COurtecon.
The German communique also de-
c.arcd that especial artillery activity
lad blazcd up I'm Flanders, south Of the
Scaru. River and near Graincourt and
eorneHeu. The two last named places
are iu the region Of the recent great
Cambria operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Zero Weather and
Snow Tie Up France
Spain Feels Effects of Cold
Wave and Coal Famine
Causes Suffering

PARIS, Dec. 90 Snow is continuing
10 fall heavily virtually throughout
France. Even IN the extreme south, in
the regions of Toulouse, Bayonno and
Toulon, o srowstorm IS in progress.
The snowfall in the Nosges was par
ticularlv heavy and the temperature
in that district has dropped below
zero. All railway communication has
been delayed by the storm.
MADRID, Dec. 29.--EXtreme cold
weather prevails over Northern Spain,
the cold wave extending as far south
as Madrid, where the Cortcs omitted
Yesterdays session because of lack Of
fuel 10 warm the Chambers, the sup
plv having been held up BY snow
blockades. The Madrid gas works used
up the last reserves of coal last night
and the capital was in darkness after
Q a. m, when all tho newspapers
hastily closed their forms and went TO
press.
Railway communication with the
coal districts has been almost entire
~ cut OF by the snowfall, which has
reached unusual depths N the noun
famous regions Of the province Of
Santandcr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Heavy Snowfall Halts
y. S. Troops in France

Iff. ADO Nt."Ildfii i..Nrr.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dec. 29.-Still another day
of heavy snowstorm, the fourth, saw
virtually the entire American ex-
pcditionary force within the army zone
abandon preparations 20 battle the Ger
mans and begin a fight 20 keep from
being showed under All last night
and throughout to-day the flakes fell,
choking the roads and badly delaying
traffic.
BY nichtfall the roads were in such
shape that ploughs were brought out 10
keep the way clear. Soon after dark
the sky cleared and a full moon came
out, bathing the entire country in light
almost as brilliant as day and making
conditions ideal for air raids. There
were low hanging clouds on the hori-
zon, however, giving promise of more
snow.
Virtually all training work was
called Off to-day, but will be resumed
tomorrow unless more heavy snow
makes 10 impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Italy Hopes for Snow
To Check Won Below

LONDON. Dec. 29-Only minor oper-
.stions were reported from the Italian
'front.' to-day. 10 is hoped here that
+Hc general storm reported to-day as
weeping France and Spain viii also
BRINE the snow 20 the Alpine front
needed to tie uD Won Bellows often
..yo for the winter IL is considered
probable that the weather accounts for
.re luII reflected in to-day's bare OIL
c.al statements.
Berlin reported that an attack
launched lr the Italians on heights
,a.t of Monte Tomba, between the
urerta and Piave rivers. had broken
down under German fire. Rome did not
mention this incident.
Dia.'s communiqu6 said there had
I-au.a harassing artillery duel along
sra whole front A few prisoners were
ken when German raids against Cos
..f-rra and Monte MclagO were re
.r..ed. and also in an Italian thrust
-o- fra purpose of obtaining informa-
..or ou the Old Piavc, near the Adriatlc.
At various points there was other pa
.rol activity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30

hello, Grappa win be turned-and via,
Grappa goes the Pave line, and vis
the Pave lire Venice.
The Austro-Germans are only siss.
miles from a decisive victory. bu. ~.
Germans and the British many tirss
have been FIVE miles, even two mils,
from decisive victory and have fs;Isi
20 reach il. II is not being oysr.
optimistic TO hope that the invaders 81
Italy likewise will fail % achieve Aa
success
Monte Iccher must be held a. AT
costs, also the Lorenzo Valley, whicb
leads south from Monte Asolone. and
in addition strong force must be held
in readiness 10 attack the enemy tryins
To debouch from Bassano. Italy need,
for these defensive movements power.
ful reinforce nents. Whether she viii
receive these is a matter for speegIs.
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
GERMAN

BERLIN. Dee. % (NlGHT) Front Of
Crown Prince Rupprecht Of Bavsria-Toward
evening the artillery activity increased in iso-
lated sectors on the Flanders front. south Of
'hc Scarpe and near Graincourt and Con-
neiue East OF Neuport and near Poel-
capeie several British rcconnoitring attacks
broke down.
Front OF The German Crown Prince
North Of Courtroom. our accommodating de-
tachmcnts penetrated the French lines and
brought back several prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30

zela and Brenta rivers, from which they
are to-day less than two miles distant.
The advance down the Brenta Val
ley, once the invaders have crushed the
remaining defences Of the Frenzela,
should not be easy BIZ any means. for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Deaths Among
Our Troops Abroad

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2e.-Genenl
Pershing to-day reported The follow.
ing death;
VAN RISSEGHEN. Prudent R.. wi.
yate, killed in railroad accident Dec
cember 81; nearest relative, Hector
Van Risseghem father, 0naris
MINI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30

reaches Bassano, eight miles below, he
will find the whole Venetian Plains
spread at his feet. Here the Italians
unquestionably would make last des-
peratc attack in the direction Of
NiceTza. for if Bassano is taken and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
By Frank w. Getty

LONDON, Dec. cit mas 10"
come apparent that the Germans eN-
mediation of achieving strategical mill
tary results this winter centres in the
Italian campaign rather than in any
offensive on the French front. Ihe
Mains Of Northern Italy arc excellent
for winter campaigning, and although
the invaders have not yet reached lhe
Mains. they have driven perilously near
TO them, and have had in all their re-
cent great operations extraordinarily
good luck with the weather
Under normal conditions, by this
time the heights between the Brenta
and the Piave would be two feet under
snow. This year the snow is late ana
tho enemy SO far has escaped the diff
culties which should have beset cam
paign begun so late in the year. Rome
reports yesterday, however, the heay-
lest fall of snow in thirty years, so II
is possible that the elements, which
can. il they are so disposed, become
Italy's most valuable ally-just as they
were 20 the Germans on the Somme
in 1916 and in Flanders last summer
will now take a hand in the game ana
block the enemy's moves.
Natural Advantages Aid
The Austro-German campaign in Italy
has been allotted by another natural
advantage: the fact that the Trentlno'
iutting southwark as il does, outdanks,
in q measure, the whole Pave line, ren-
dering dangerous any position the ltal-
ians take up east OF the Adlge. Nnat
the Italians have done is 10 meet the
menace Of the outfanking Trentino by
holding the hills on the Italian side OF
the border between the Asiago Plateau
and the Upper Piave. The chief OF
these strongholds are Monte Grappa,
with its underworks, and Monte Slsc-
mol
After the initial Italian disaster on
the Isonzo. the costly reatreat TO the
piavo and the establishment OF the
new line there, with the replacement Of
Cadorna. the army settled into a mood
of desperate defence on q very pro-
nounced salient between Asiago and
the Upper Piavc, which represented the
ruins of their former gains on the
Trentino front. What has happened re
Gently, in all the desperate fighting Of
three weeks, is that the salient has now
been pressed fiat and the Italian de-
fence has got down to-day TO the bare
bones Of Grappa.
The last supporting work of Grappa
20 20 was Monte Asolone. and here the
vigorous and gallant counter attacks Of
the Alpini measurably diminished the
cnemy's success. Possession Of the
summit OF Monte Asolone did not open
the way around Grappa to the enemy,
but il diminished the effectiveness Of
the Italians enflading fire from Crap
pa toward the Brenta Valley.
Menace Nalstagna
Covered TO some extent by this sue
cess. the enemy then attacked west Of
the Brenta, the main assault being de-
livered against Rosso Hill and Monte
Val Bella. which fell last Sunday. Since
then the Teutons have been slowly but
steadily pressing forward toward VAL
stagna. al the confluence of the Fren-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Girls for u. S. War Phones
$50 To Be Sent Abroad TO Aid
Army Of Pershing

WASHINGTON. Dec o. - Women
GENERATORS are 90 be utilized in the tclc-
phone exchanges back Of The American
lines IN France, the War Department
announced To-Day in prescribing the
privileges and allowances that Will be
given the $50 girls who are 20 be sent
abroad
A complete system OF telephone COM
munication has been provided the
American expcd.tionary force, il be-
came known to-day. The privileges and
allowances OF the telephone operators
are similar 20 those extended 90 army
nurses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Wine and Beer Now Per-
mitted Under Same Reg
uIations as Allies
Hard to Close Shops
Americans Record Thus Far
Excellent, Says General;
Wants Total Prohibition


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ~
FRANCE, Dec. 2s.-Gencral Pershing
in an interview with correspondents to-
day said the question Of prohibiting
the sale of all Intoxicating liquors TO
American troops, which he fayors. is
being discussed with the French gov
eminent. lie explained his recent
order prohibiting tho sale Of all in
toxicants except light wine and beer
and the conditions prevailing in France
which caused it TO be drawn as it was
"The question of prohibiting the sale
Of all intoXicants to American troops
is under discussion with the French
government said General Pershing,
but, of course, there are difficulties
here in France that do not exist in the
United States. The general order is
sued December Is was a long step tow
arl the prevention Of drinking among
our men.
Conformed 10 French Regulations
1T was not by any means intended 70
convey an injunction TO the American
troops 10 drink light wine and beer,
but quite the reverse. 1t WAS drawn
10 conform 20 French regulations on
the subject.
at stated only that light wine and
beer would be permitted, and prOhib-
tied the purchase Of and acceptance OF
gifts Of whiskey, brandy. champagne or
similar beverages. il ordered that all
drinking places where such articles are
sold be forbidden American soldiers.
lt is the same regulation made IN
France By the British army and by
the French.
although ! am heartily in favor Of
prohibition for the American eXpcdi-
onary force. tho situation in France
md the United States is not the same.
Comparatively few French people drink
water as We do; they drink wine in
stead. This is partly because the
French water supply Is not as pure as
ours. French wine is light and much
less Intoxicating than Is generally sup
posed An intoxicated Frcnchman Is a
ARE sight indeed.
Could Not Close Wine Shops
French beer also is by no means
strong. The French government is
sues 10 its soldiers regular wine re-
ton. Obviously there are obstacles 20
forbidding wine shops in the zone Of
he army TO do business at all, which
practically is what the French would
have to do. Local sentiment will play
% large part in the determination OF
the question.
"Thc same order which forbade sol
diers taking strong drink contained the
most rigid regulations to prevent the
spread of the social diseases. The two
Questions are connected closely. Thus
far the record of the army in both re-
srccts has been most excellent. 1t is
highly gratifying 20 me and is testi-
monial TO the high character Of the
American soldier. Everything possible
u being done to protect his morals and
his health and TO make him an honor
60 himself and his countrymen.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30

the Italians hold the high ridges on
either side. The question now is
whether the enemy can improve his
gains to the extent Of outflankinG
Monte Grappa. II he can advance
southward past this sentinal until he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
BRITISH

LONDON Dee 90 CDAY).-Thers Is moth
ing o. special interest 70 report
tNlGHIl.-DuTirg Che day the hostile
artillery has araiu shown considerable activ-
iiy at number of points along our front.
especially in the ncighborhood Of Hargicourt,
south and west Of Lens and east and north
east Of Ypros.
AFlAIlON.-Our airplanes dropped over
one hundred bombs on three enemy air
dromcs north Of Lille Seven hostile ma
chime. four Of which fen inside our lines.
were brought down by our airplanes two
others were driven down out Of control.
while four others were shot down By our
guns three falling within our lines Three
OF our machines are missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
Official Statements
Italian Front

ROME. Dec. Con the whole front there
was the usual harassins fire. as well 20
reciprocal patrol activity boz the Lagarina
Valley and Val Lareo. Raids attempted
against Costalunca and Monte Neiago. on the
Asiaro plateau. were repuiscd and a few
prisoners captured. On the piaye Necchia
told Piavel some prisoners were taken In "a
reconnaissance raid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-30
West
RENCII

PARIS. Dec 90 AYl.-There was moth
ing 20 report last uirht. with The exception
If patrol encounters north of the Chcmin-dc.-
DANES and near Sapigrcli.
French ayators last night bombarded the
railway stations at ha1ieres-lcs-Metz and
Ihonville and German establishments in Ne
vicinity uf NouzIercs and Eathcl.