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The Washington times., 1918-05-08
STACKER
PROMISES FATHER
TO REDEEM NAME

"My boy Is a loyal American citizen
and / am sure that he did not in
tentionaIly attempt TO eyade the draft
or refuse TO serve his country in this
awful peril which the war with Ger
many has brought about" was the
statement made today by otto H.
Toussiant, residing at 1907 First street
northwest. father OF Henry J. Tous-
slant, a Washington boy held by the
Federal authorities at Brownsville,
Tex, charged with draft evasion.
Young Toussiant was apprehendsd
as a draft evader, after swimming
across the Rio Grande for the pur-
pose of escaping into Mexico, accord
ing to a dispatch received here today.
He fell into the hands OF a band Of
Mexican bandits, who robbed him Of
all his belongings, and then returned
to Brownsville and gave himself up
to the authorities.
His father says that he has q letter
from the boy in which he expresses
his willingness to join the army or
the navy, and Is willing to be sent
10 the front Immediately, as he is
anxious to clear his name.
Henry ]. Toussiant was thirty years
old when the draft law went into
effect He wsB born in this city in
1887, was educated in the washing
ton public schools, and spent two
years at Harvard, finishing his en-
cheering studies through q course OF
correspondence. According to his
father, who came to the United states
from France in 1883, the boy has
always had an intense love Of travel.
He left home when quite young, and
hns only been back at intervals for
the past ten years.
Henry has always been a rover"
continued the father. He left home
when Z young man, and has Travelled
in practically every country in South
America. He IS a civil engineer and
an exceedingly capable one. At the
time the war broke out and the draft
was announced he was employed at
the Charleston navy yard working
on a Government vessel, and he as
sured me that because OF this he
was exempt from the draft and did
not have to register. When, how
ever, he found that he had violated
the law he became frightened and
went to Texas, hoping to be able to
slip across the border, for l suppose
he was ashamed OF his mistake and
feared II he remained here he would
be called = Stacker.
Before leaving Charleston he
wrote and said that the tension was
so strong that he guessed he would
have to leave, and the next I heard
from him he was in Texas, when,
through a bank there, l was asked
TO get my bank here to arrange a
bond for him, as he was held on q
charge OF evading the draft"
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
COLORED YOUTHS URGED
TO ENTER ARMY SERVICE

Acting Adjutant General Donovan
last night, in Howard Theater, urged
colored graduates OF grammar grades,
with some mechanical training, 10
volunteer for army service in re-
Spouse TO Provost Marshal General
Crowder's call for 800.
More than nifty already have Off.
fered themselves. With the addi-
tional technical training the Govern
ment will give them at Howard Uni.
versity, the acting adjutant said,
these men will be OF great value 10
the army and also will reap perma-
ent material advantages.
In addition the Government is ask.
ing for 40 lAborers, 4 BARRIERS,
bakers, and a craftsman, the laborers
to go to Washington Barracks and
the BARRIERS to the engineer camp
at Belvoir, Va
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
WOULD MAKE FARM
OF POTOMAC PARK

Senator Calder Of New York wfnts
the land in and about Potomac Park
used, not for GoIhng, but for grow
ing crops.
The Senator has had a resolution
passed BY the Senate asking the Sec.
rotary OF War to explain to Congress
IL any OF the land used last year by
the Boy Scouts to raise corn has been
withdrawn from cultivation and laid
out in golf links, and also why tho
land east OF the railroad tracks,
which has been laid out for golf
links, should not be used for farming.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
AMERICAN PRISONER
ESCAPES FROM U-BOAT

AN ATLANTIC PORT. May s.-Capt.
d. ]. Mcdonald. OF the American
schooner John 7. walters made his
escape from the coming tower OF a
German U-boat by telling the com
handing officer with q blow to the
Jaw, according TO members OF his
crew arriving here.
The schooner was attacked by the
U-boat while carrying coal from an
English port to a French port on
March 81. After telling the command
err. Captain Mcdonald jumped over
board and hid under floating wreck
age until rescued with the eighteen
members OF the crew. by q British
destroyer.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
ALLEGEDDUTCH
PEACE AGENT HAS
TRADE MISSION

JoS DON. May s.-Former Dutch
war Minister Colyn, who is reported
to bs acting as a German peace agent
in England, journeyed from Holland
10 a British port on a Dutch torpedo
boat, according TO a Central News
diEBatch from The Hague today.
The dispatch quoted the Dutch
newspaper Vaterland as saying that
Colyn's business associates believed
that his mission was 10 secure Brit
ish cooperation in the shipment OF
Dutch East Indies products.
It is uncertain whether or not
Colyn hinteds at Germany's possible
inclination toward peace, but the
Dutch premier on April j. stated
that he thought the time was not
ripe for any peace movement
The Washington times., 1918-05-08

for Augusta, Ca. where he is to be
stationed.
Little Miss Jean WagGaman is cele-
brating her fourth birthday this
afternoon, having nine young people
her own age as her guests. They are
Miss Florence Harris, Miss Neville Ac-
cetts, Sevelon Brown, Barry Brown,
Arthur Murray Preston. Miss Juliet
Gerard Nicholson, Leonard L. Mich
olson. .jr, and Willie Slack Nicholson.
Back In Washington
Lieut. Newbold Leroy Edgar, Q. S.
n. r. who has been passing a few
days with Mrs. Edgar in New York,
has returned to Washington.
Among those entertaining dinner
parties at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, New
York. last evening were Mai. Gen. Will
liam 4. White. OF the British war mis-
sion: Mrs. William Disston, and Mr.
and Mrs. Aksel Wichfeld, OF Wash
ington.
Mrs. Ogden L. Mills. who has been
in Washington. has returned to New
York
Major and Mrs. Preston Davie hate
gone TO New York. and are at the
Plaza Hotel.
An interesting event OF this even
ing viii lbe the lecture by Will Irwin
on THE Western Front" to be given
at S o'clock at the headquarters OF
the National American Woman SUI
fTage Headquarters for the benefit Of
the Women's Overseas Hospital. the
support OF which has been assumed
by the suffrage organization.
The patronesses are Miss REnes
Hart Wilson, Mrs. Louis d. Brandeis.
Mrs. John +. Shafroth. Mrs. Ralph Gal
linger, Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait, Mrs. John Hays
Hammond, Mrs. Charles BouGhton
Wood. Mrs. Gordon Auchinchoss, Mrs.
Richard Aldrich. Mrs. Stanley Nc
Cormick, Mrs. Frank A. VEanderlip,
and Mrs. V. Everit Macy.
There is perhaps no one OF the war
correspondents better known than Mr.
Irwin, who has been in Europe since
1914 writing for English and Ameri-
can publications. He has been in
Italy. France, Belgium and SwitZer-
land.
The organization OF the women's
Overseas Hospitals already has sur
gcons and physicians in France who
arc among the first women 10 serve
in military hospitals. Part OF the
unit is helping in an evacuation hos
pital. whore the wounded are being
brought IN by the hundred.
Miss Elsie Calder. daughter Of soma =
tor and Mrs. william NJ. Calder. who
has been out OF the city, Will return
tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
TAMMANY HoNoRs WOMEN.

NEW YORK, May s.-Women arc to-
day members OF Tammany Halls ex-
ecutive committee for the first time
thereby establishing precedent
Following the fall primaries. women
will be regularly chosen from each
assembly district. There will be an
equal number OF men and women on
the committee.
Guides Flowers Are Beat
for weddings and commandments Ask for
estimate and suggestions. leit F.-Adyt.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
BUSINESS AS USUAL IS
FALLACY, SAYS COUNCIL

Economy in all directions by every
patriotic American was urged today
by the Council OF National Defense.
Business as usual j. a fallacy
during the war" Director Clifford. Of
the council, declared. in issuing his
economy appeal. Business can't be
as usual while We are fighting the
way. Economy will reduce Consump-
ton OF raw and manufactured ma
tcrials."
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
Mrs. J. e. Davies Hostess.

Mrs. Joseph /. Davies entertained
informally at luncheon today in COM
pIiment to Mrs. Bernard Baruch. AR.
and Mrs. Davies have taken a cottage
at Bethlehem. y. H, for the summer,
and Mrs. Davis will go North the
first week in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeve Lewis will have
guests dining with them informally
this evening, the party numbering
eight
The Minister of Switzerland and
Nine. Sulzer have taken a cottage at
NonQuitt, Mass for the summer
months, and will take possession some
time in June.
Nine. Zaldivar. wife OF the minister
OF Salvador, will be hostess at a tea
dance at the legation this afternoon.
entertaining for Miss Margarita Zal-
divar, a debutante OF this season. The
guests will include the members of
Miss Zaldivar's class at Georgetown
convent and a number OF other young
people
&c. oLoughlin will be host at din
AEL At AAN NANNg NAG1G NAAo ms
evening.
Ensign Philip NJ Childs, Z. S. Mr.,
OF Boston, and Mrs. Childs, who have
been at the Lafayette Hotel, took
possession today of the residence, 3O10
o street, which they have leased. Mrs
Childs was formerly Miss Roberta
Wiley, OF Washington. Mr.. Childs,
who is assistant to Commander Car
ter, Z. S. ", in the bureau OF opera
tions. is at present serving rs aid
[ othe Secretary OF the Navy, re-
placing Commander Sparrow. who has
been ordered to sea duty at his own
request
MrS Floyd waggaman has gone to
Newport News for several weeks to
be with her husband. Lieutenant
Waggaman, L. s. r. until he leaves
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
aBritnIn In Mar.+

Under the patronage OF the British
Ambassador and Lady Reading, 5.
Richard Fuller Will deliver u lecture
on Great Britain in War" at the
home OF Mrs. Robert NJ Thompson.
on Thursday. May IL, at 4:3O o'clock.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
Give Thcntcr Party.

The Misses Lucille and Harriet
Clark will entertain at a thcater
party, followed by supper and dan
cling. this evening, in compliment to
their house guest, Mrs. West, wife OF
Cmodr. Clyde Gray West L. 5. n.
Mrs. John Cameron Hawkins went
TO Norfolk today TO visit her hus-
band, who is in the naval reserve and
stationed at Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. walter Penhsld are
spending several days iE New York.
Miss Laurie Smith, who has been
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Harry
Baldridge, for several months, re
turned TO her home in New York to-
day.
Mrs Roger W. Eaine and her young
son, who have beSn spending several
months with lieutenant Paine's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L E Paine,
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
Second Riding Party.

The second OF the series OF after
noon riding parties insugurated by
the Riding and Hunt Club, took place
yesterday, the field" starting from
the club house at 3 o'clock, and bring
ing up at the Chevy Chase Club about
: for an informal supper
Mrs. Delos Blodgett, who is chair
man OF the committee in charge of
arrangements for the rides, was, I'M
able TO be present as she is recuper-
atinE after an illness, but she was
represented by her sister, Mrs. Charles
Grey Matthews, who motored out to
the club in time for supper. Other
members of the club Joined the party
for supper, motoring to Chevy Chase.
Among those who took part in the
ride were Mrs. George Becker, Miss
Helen Blodgett, Miss Mona Blodgett,
Miss Ruth Hitchcock, Miss Frances
Carpenter, Miss Margaret Noes, Major
and Mrs. Carlisle, Captain and Mrs.
GIenny. Mrs. Thomas +. Logan, Mr..
Stoddard, Miss Stoddard, Miss Gladys
Stafford, Edward Hamlin Everett,
Charles W. Richardson, Major Levius
Tieusanu, military attache Of the
Roumanian legation; J. E! Lefevre,
secretary of the Panama legation; DIR.
Walter Wells, u. S. A; DR.. NJ. E.
Higgins, L. s. "; Captain Chiappar-
ELI. Mr.. Brown, and Lieutenant Ri
canu.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
Returns to Ten.

Tn" RI Rev William T. Capers,
bishop OF the Episcopal diocese Of
West Texas. has returned to San An
tonic after a visit to his brother, Col
John G. Capers, in Washington. Bishop
Capers has two sons in training for
service in France and a third who will
enter the service as soon as he is old
enough.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08

THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR
AND LADY READING will be
/ hosts at dinner tonight.
The Spanish Ambassador and Nine.
de Riano entertained at dinner last
evening. They had twenty-six guests,
Captain Lscombe, Of the French
High Commission, and Nine. Lacombe
will be hosts at dinner tonight. Cap
tain Lacombe has just returned from
New York. where he went with Capt.
Andre Tardieu. high commissioner OF
France.
Captain Tardieu Is still in New
York. He will return to town this
week. and will entertain at luncheon
on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1918-05-08
MarTiep Mrs. Edward Burke.

Announcement is made Of the mar
risgo OF Mrs. Edward Burke. OF
Baltimore and the Green Spring Val
ley Nd to Major Henry Stewart
Hooker, L. S. a, OF New York. The
wedding took place at noon yeEtcr.
DAY in the Washington home OF Mrs.
BURKE $50 Massachusetts, avenue,
and was marked By great simplicity.
The Rev. DR.. G. Ernest Smith. rector
Of ST ThomaS' Church offcIated
The Washington times., 1918-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. walter Penhsld arr
spending several days In New York.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
The PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS
 Published by The News Printing Company

Entered as second class mail mat fer November 4th, 1905, at the post office at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

Today we present to our readers for their consideration the name of E. H. (Ep.) Weaver, of Caney township, who is announcing as a candidate for cir cult clerk of Nevada county.
 MT. Weaver is no stranger in the county. He comes from one of the oldest and most highly respected fami- lies and was born and raised near old Mt. Moriah. He is the son of Dr. Josh Weaver, is 28 years old and a born Democrat and believes that he IS entitled to your earnest considera- tion
 For six years he has held a first grade certificate and has taught school in Nevada during that time. His qual- ifications to discharge satisfactorily the duties of the clerks office cannot be questioned, and when you cast your vote in the May primary, we ask that you give this excellent young gentle man your best consideration.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
day, February IA. a. m.

day, February IA. a. m.
 Blakely's Store, Jackson Twp, Thursday, February IA, p. m.
 Glenville, Leake Twp, Friday, Feb ruary Is, p. m.
 Davidson. Taylor Twp, Saturday February 16, a. m.
 Stockton, Taylor Twp, Saturday February Is, p. m.
 Delta, Taylor Twp, Monday, Feb ruary IS.
 Willisville, Taylor Twp, Tuesday February 19.
 Irma, Taylor Twp. Wednesday February 20, a. m.
 Rosston, Caney Twp, Wednesday February 20, p. m.
 Rosston, Caney Twp, Thursday February 21, a. m.
 Mt. Moriah, Caney Twp, Thursday, February 21, D. m.
 Gale, Caney Twp, Friday, Febru- ary p.
 Morris, Georgia Twp, Saturday, February 23, a. m.
 Brisbane, Parker Twp, Monday, February 20, a. m.
 Whites Chapel, Parker Twp, Mon day, February 25, P. M.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
WOMEN ACTIVE AND EFF
 FICIENT IN WAR WORK

Little Rock, Jan. 9.-The splendid work of the women is to be recognized throughout the state by the Council of Defense. They are among the most active and efficient of all the volunteer forces engaging in war work. A circular letter has been ad- dressed by the State Council of De- fense to the chairmen of the county councils, directing them to have plac- ed upon the membership of the execu- tive committees the chairmen of the various women's councils.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

The News is authorized to announce Garland N. Starnes of Union town ship as a candidate for Circuit Clerk of Nevada county, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primary, May 2S, 1918.
 The News is authorized to announce E. H. (Ep.) Weaver of Caney town ship. as candidate for Circuit Clerk of Nevada county, subject to the action of Democratic primary, May 2S, 1918. E. H. (EP) WEAVER
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
GOVERNOR OFFERS REWARD
 OF $500 FOR L. W. ROGERS

Little Rock, Jan. 10.-The governor has offered a reward of $500 for the arrest and conviction of L. w. Rogers, former bookkeeper of the Hampstead County Bank at Hope, who on Nov. 25, defaulted with a large sum of money. This brings the total re- wards offered up to $2,5OO. Rogers is it. tall, light complexion, and wears glasses.
 Gov. Brough announces it as his fixed policy to insist upon the most vigorous prosecution of bank robbers and defaulters, and says that he will show no clemency. There have been about ten robberies in the state dur ing the past year.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
WAR ON LOAFERS
 AND POOL ROOM IDLERS

Little Rock, Jan. 9.-"Go to Work or go to War" is a slogan that has been adopted in some parts of Okla homa. It is a part of the work being undertaken by the Council of Defense to rid the state of loafers, pool-room idlers and such like. In time like these there is no excuse for any able bodied person being without employ ment, at good wages, and the authori- ties here and elsewhere are consider ing the most effective plans for rid ding the country of the idle class.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
FOR SHERIFF

The News is authorized to announce J. M. Duke of Missouri township, as a candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Nevada county, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primary, May l28, 1918.
 The News is authorized to announce L. c. Steele of Missouri township, as a candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Nevada county, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primary, May |2S, 1918.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10

Nichols School House, Alabama Twp, Tuesday, February 26, a. m. Falcon, Alabama Twp. Tuesday, February 26, p. m.
 Falcon, Alabama Twp, Wednesday, February 27. Fuller's Store, Parker Twp, Thurs day, February 28, a. m.
 Bodcaw, Parker Twp, Thursday, February 2S. p. m. Bodcaw, Parker Twp, Friday, Msh. l.
 Sutton, Albany Twp, Saturday, March 2. Laneburg, Albany Twp, Monday, March f.
 Emmet, Emmet Twp. Tuesday. March 5.
 Bosghton. Boughton Twp, We'd nesday, March G.
 Prescott, Missouri Twp, Thursday, March ' to Saturday, April 13.
 After April 18th the books will positively be closed. All tax payers who do not pay their taxes on or be- fore the above date will be compelled to pay the penalty as prescribed by law. SAM k. MUNN, Sheriff and Collector
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

Beginning Monday, February 11th, 1918, l will meet the property owners of Nevada county at the various plac- es below noted for the purpose of collecting taxes for the year 1917. All tax payers are requested to bring their last tax receipt:
 Laekland Springs, Redland Twp, Monday, February II, p. m.
 Bluff City, Union Twp, Tuesday, February 12, a. m.
 Theo, Union Twp, Wednesday, Feb ruary 13, p. m.
 Hatley's Store, Jackson Twp, Thurs
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
HAD THE GRIP THREE WEEKS S

With January comes lagrippe. Lin gering colds seem to settle in the sys- tenn, causing one to ache all over, feel feverish and chilly, tired. heavy and dropping. Mrs. Lizzie Tyles. Hender- son, Ky, writes: My daughter had lagrippe for three weks. I had the doctor and bought medicine and none of it did any good. I gave her Foley's Honey and Tar and now she is all right. have told all my friends about it." Insist on the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar.
 Hesterly Drug Store. 8
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
MUNICIPAL
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The News is authorized to announce Wilfred Hearn, ot Clark County, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of this, the Sth Judicial District, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary, May 28, 1918.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10

An expert from the United States has been engaged by the government of Brazil to head new bureau to de- velop the country's cotton industry.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-10
ANNOUNCEMENT FEES

The following amounts will be charged for political announcements in The Prescott Daily News and The Nevada News:
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-04-18
SHILOH

The Rev. b. }. Guess, preached am
interesting sermon at Shiloh last Sun
day morning.
Miss Minnie Smith entertained a
larE" number Of her friends Saturday
evening. All reported a nice time.
Mr.. Preston Hurst. oG Camp Jack
son. spent the Weekend at home.
Miss Lille Rivers spent last Sun
day with Misses Novclla and Viola
Campbell.
Mr.. j. A. Oliver has purchased a
new John Henry.
Prof f.. .. Greene and Mr.. jerome
Douglass spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends near Angclus.
Those young people on route 3,
said they sure did enjoy their ride on
the "Bob Cat" last Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. j. n. Gaskins and children
visited in the Mrrrman Mill section
Sunday afternoon.
Miss ley Watson spent Sunday with
Miss Ncttic Rivers.
Misses Lille Rivers and Clarcy
Oliver visited Miss Mary Johnson re
Gently.
Don't forget the Box Supper at
Shiloh school house Thursday night
thc 18th.
Miss Wilma Hurst visited Miss
Clarcy Oliver recently.
Miss Lille Rivers spent Saturday
night with her aunt, Mrs. j. a. Oliver.
Mr.. Jackie Smith from Camp Jack
son spent Saturday night and Sun
day at home.
Mcssrs. Oscar Hurst and Dewey
Watson made flying trip to Char.
lotte Monday.
Sunday school at Shiloh Sunday
morning.
Best wishes to the dear old Advcr
tiscr and its many readers.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-04-18
GERMANS MAKE FRESH GAINS

Gcrmany's mighty effort on the
battle field of Flanders has won new
successes. According to the latest
reports the important strategic towns
of Baillcul, Wulverghem and Wyt-
Schactc are i'm German hands and,
more important still, the Tcutons
have carried a large part Of McSsincs
Ridge by storm.
The successes Of the Germans in
the last day have an important bear
ing on the campaign on the northern
battle front. If they are cotinucd
there must be a British retirement
from Gprcs and possibly for some
distance further north, while the cut
ting of the railroad passing through
ilazcbrouck would be still more scri-
Gus for the British.
So important are the points won
by the Germans that the British must
be expected to countcrattack at orcc
in an effort to sweep the invaders
back into the low lands once more.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-04-18
eek Sales Total Sales
KEEP THE TREASURY FULL.
AND WE WILL WIN THE WAR

Mrs. Harriet p. Lynch, County
Chairman, Woman's Committee, was
Tr2tilicd to receive the following tclc-
gram from Mrs. Bctha Munscll, of
Columbia, State Chairman, Woman's
Committees: First weekly report of
Woman's Committee goes to Wash
lngton today with splendid repre-
scntation from your county. Con
Gratulations."
Mrs. Lynch is now making tour
of the county speaking, with the
chairman of the Mems Committee,
n the different towns, and she says
hat she is expecting Chesterfield TO
lake its full share Of the Third Ii
berty Loan and to win AN Honor
Flag. She says that when the wo-
nen "roll up their sleeves and get
lown to work. we are going to see
]plendid returns from all parts Of the
county. Chesterfield will come to
the front!
Daily reports of sales are made
by the county chairman to the State
Chairman vino IN ,urn reports th>i.
Mrs. McAdo", National Chairmam
for the Womcn's Committee.
Chcraw township banded in for the
'irSt weeks subscription to bonds,
rieFen thousand dollars. This was
,hr"uGh the Noman'S Committee and
vas under the efficient chairmanshiD
u MRS. Harriet ). Mckay. 1t is be-
'lcVtd that the other townships viii
eo over 'he top as soon as they be
IN Their drive, some did not begin