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The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12
RED CROSS NOTES

The Red Cross workers have
completed about sixty gar
ments besides knitting and will
make a shipment next week.
The following donations
have been received: one bolt
domestic, Grover McCrory;
1912 yards domestic, Mrs.
Marsh; thread, Mrs. Joe Tay-
lor and IL property badges by
different parties.
We had quite an interesting
meeting in the work room on
Monday afternoon, thirteen
women were present sewing
and cutting while the County
Democratic Central Committee
was in session in the same
room. The candidates were
all present with their soft talk
for the women. We are going
to vote for every one of them.
Several of the gentlemen ex-
amined our work and Grover
McCrory left an order for a
suit Of pajamas.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12
NOTICE
To The People of Arkansas:

To The People of Arkansas:
Governor Charles HI. Brough
has very appropriately set
aside the week of April Is to
% as a week of prayer, when
the citizens of Arkansas are
asked to draw closer to the
all powerful, loving and for
giving God Of Israel and ask
his blessings and support for
our nation in this great war.
In addition to that sacred
period, which should be OBJ
served by every man, woman
and child in Arkansas, let us
make it a week of genuine sac
rifce.
The people of Arkansas are
writing wonderful record for
patriotism into the pages OF
history now being made. Let
us continue this great work for
our government. From April
Is to 20 let each one of us re-
frain from eating any food
product containing wheat flour
Our government has asked us
to limit our consumption Of
flor to one and one half lbs.
per person per week. If every
citizen of Arkansas will elimi
nate wheat flour from food in
this week specified, it will
mean a saving of 100000
pounds of flour. That means
10000 barrels, which would
mean in turn two trains of 25
cars each to haul.
The people of Arkansas
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12
Candidate Speaking Dates

The chairman at each place
will have the speakings
begin promptly at 10 o'clock,
a. m. and where speaking will
be held at night the same will
begin promptly at 700 p. m.
The dates begin on May Z, and
end May 27, as follows:
Barnes, Tuesday, May Z.
Pumpkin Bend, Wednesday,
May 8.
Hilleman, Thursday, May 9.
Hunter, Friday, May 10.
DeView, Monday, May 10.
Chappell Grove, Tuesday,
May IA.
Tip, (night) Tuesday, May
Wiville, Wednesday, May
Is.
Howell, Thursday, May 16.
Freeman, Friday, May II.
Cotton Plant, (night) Fri
day, May II.
McClelland, Saturday, May
18.
White River, Monday, May
FL.
Riverside, Tuesday, May
%.
Revel, Wednesday, May p.
Gregory, Thursday, May %.
Augusta, Friday, May "a.
McCrory, Monday, May '27.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12

have thus far made it possible
for the government to realize
over $50 cars of flour.
This is a record that no other
state in the union has accom-
plished. Arkansas is far in
the lead of other common
wealths in this and other eff
forts.
The flour returned will ena-
BILE our government to realize
a proportionate amount for
our soldiers and those associat-
ed with us in the war. That
-four will be shipped in the
name of the great State of Ark
ansas. Will you not join me
in this pledge which the Ozark
Methodist Sunday School re-
Gently announced, unsolicited,
they would keep.
Eliminate flour that week
and you will be rendering the
government a distinct and val
liable service.
HAMP WILLIAMS,
Federal Food Admr. for Ark.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12
Don't Let 1t Linger

A cough that "hangs on
wears down the sufferer, leav-
ing him unable to ward Off
sickness. Jos. Gillard, 148,
Fillmore St., Nashville, Tenn,
writes: 81 was suffering with
a dry hacking cough and a
pain in my chest, but since
taking Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound I have been re-
lieved." It soths, heals and
cures. Red Cross Drug Store,
McCrory, Ark. adv.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12
This Woman Found Relief

Backache, sore muscles, stiff
or swollen oints, rheumatic
pains, dizziness and like symp-
toms are caused by disordered
kidneys and bladder. Mrs.
Thos. H. Davis, Montgomery,
(. F. D. 3, Ind, writes: 81
doctored mnoths without re-
lief. | commenced using Fol
ey Kidney Pills and got relief.
Eight bottles cured me-" Red
Cross Drug Store, McCrory,
Ark. adv.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12

Misses Rena Berry and Pau
line McFall, two of McCrory's
most charming young debu-
tants spent the week end in
Morris Grove the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Sturdivant.
Hon. Eugene Cypert of Scar
cy, was a business visitor in
McCrory Tuesday and while
in town paid the Home News
a pleasant call. The gentle
man informs us that he will be
a candidate for Circuit Judge
Of the First Judicial District
and that his announcement
will appear in this paper in
the near future.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12
Airplane Visits McCrory

Last Monday the report was
given out that on Tuesday at
II o'clock, an airplane from
the Wilmington, Tenn, Field,
would fly over the city and
from here to Augusta. The
purpose of the visit was to stir
the patriotism of the Woodruff
County folk and arouse the
fighting spirit that so clearly
characterizes the loyal and pa
triotic American people.
The people were given some
what to a sense of keen dis
appointment when about 80
o'clock rumor spread about,
stating that the airplane had
taken a different route and
would not visit us. But about
IL o'clock this spirit of disap-
pointment was banished and
the people were filled with de-
light and admiration for the
bells began to ring and over
the eastern horizon the huge
dragon fly appeared.
The plane, floating gently,
on the April breeze, which was
blowing steady 20 mile gale,
reminded one of a huge lawn
mower, temporarily rid of its
momentum and gone wild,
clipping immaginary grasses
from off the face of the sky, as
it circled over the town drop
ping Liberty Loan literature
hither and thither.
When the plane had reach
ed the outskirts of town, it be-
gan to swoop down like an
American Eagle bent upon a
fierce determination to destroy
everything in it's path. It came
so low that the number could
be easily seen and the pilot,
Lieut.. c.. R. Hoffman and in
structor, w. S. Brock, were
plainly discernible.
After circling the town for
about ten minutes, the plane
pointed it's nose skyward and
rose Enthusiastically and the
whirr Of the propeller and the
hum of the motor told that the
visit was at an end and left the
people filled with awe and adj
miration.
The plane also visited the
towns of Wynne, Augusta,
Brinkley and Holly Grove.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12

After several days stay at
Jelks the guest of Miss Ora
Lee Hunnicutt~a and other rela-
tives at Jelks, Miss Bessie Man
asca returned Wednesday to
her home in Little Rock.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-04-12

500 bushels corn for sale
cash or credit-W. J. Mitchell
Wanted to buy, fat hogs
w. J. Mitchell. 4-5-tf.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
SOLD FALSE PASSPORTS.
Six Italians, Including Clerk in Con-
 .su1atc Rounded Up.

New York, Feb. 2S.--What federal officials believe was a system by which more than one hundred persons have left the United States in the last nine months on fraudulent passports was uncovered yesterday in the arrest of six Italians, one of them a clerk in the Italian consulate, on a charge of selling falsifed passports to Albanians and Greeks, who were anxious to get to Europe. The important feature of the case IS that it appears that it would have been easy for German agents to obtain these passports, and thus go to Europe. There is in the case no reflection on Italian officials. other than the clerk.
 According to the Federal officials, all of the men confessed that they were parts of a machine for selling bogus passports.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
ALIEN STACKER BILL .
 PASSES THE HOUSE
Only 21 Votes Against Proposal 10
 Make Allies Take Up Arms
Somewhere.

Washington, Feb. 28.-The Burnett "a1ien stacker" bill, after being held up and postponed in congress for months and months. finally reached a vote in the house late yesterday Only 21 votes were recorded against it, while 344 representatives voted in favor of the legislation.
 Under the terms of the bill, the subjects of nations allied with the United States in the war who have pleaded their lack of American cit izenship as an excuse to evade mili- tary duty under the selective draft act, will be forced either to waive this exemption or be barred from the country.
 The bill is so framed that the sub- jects of allied countries who are within the ages for military duty fixed by their own governments, even though they are past 31 years of age. the American limit, are includ- ed in the scope of the legislation.
 The final passage of the measure by the house had been deferred two weeks in order that the treaty with Great Britain and Canada might be concluded, whereby their subjects in the United States and American citi- zens in allied countries would be sub ject to military service.
 Representative Rogers (MaSS.) succeeded in having an amendment to the bill voted on favorably while it was being considered in committee of the whole, but in the house proper it was stricken out again on a. roll call vote, 132 to 235. This amend ment would have exempted Italian subjects in the United States from liability to service in the American military establishment.
 Those who voted against the Bur nett bill were Representatives An thony Ran), Black (Texas), Cald- well (N. Y.), Claypool (Ohio), Con- nally (Texas). Dent CAIa.), Flood Wa~), Gordon (Ohio), Hardy (Tex- as,) Harrison (Va.) Humphreys, (Miss.), Johnson (Wash.), London (N. Y.), Lunn (N. Y.). Merritt (Conn), Miller (Minn.), Mott (N. Y.) . Platt (N. Y.) Sherwood (Ohio), Staff ford (Wis.) and Vcnable (Miss.)
 Representatives Morin (Pa.), and Sanford CN. Y.), voted present"
 The administration opposes the bill on the ground that it would embar- rass the government in negotiating treaties with the co-belligerents pro- viding for the drafting of their na- tionals resident in this country. Such treaties with Great Britain and Can ada have been signed and those with France and Italy are about com pleted.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
TWO KILLED; TWO WOUNDED.
Six Deaths Also From Natural
 Causes Among Americans.

Washington, Feb. 28.-General Pershlng reported that Private Frank Beltinokoff of PAS East Front street, Erie, Penn, was killed, and Lieuten- ant Robert R. Coocer of Smithfield. Okla. and Private Ziggie Rutkowslxi or Chicago were slightly wounded in acton of February 24. Private Cyril r. Morrlssett of Quincy, Mass, died Feoruary 24 of wounds suffered in action.
 Deaths from natural causes among the American forces in France were reported today as follows:
 bfooks, James, private, Dumas, Ark; pneumonia.
 Dlckson, Wallace C., private, wayne, Penn.; diabetes.
 Ellmore, Joseph A., private, Potter avenue, Long Island City, N. Y; cause not given.
 Ryan, John L., private, Brockton, Mass; meningitis.
 o"e1den, Sidney, private, Toronto, Canada; internal hemorrhage.
 White, Clarke, mechanic, R. F. D. 1\o' l, Cooksburg, x. Y; measles.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
CAUGHT IN PLOT NET.
Officers of Steamer Intended to Sup-
 ply Germans Munitions

A Pacific Port, Feb. 2S-The cap tain, chief engineer, and purser of the steamship Centralia were ordered arrested yesterday b.F Federal authori- ties after an investigation of an al legged plot to supply Germans in Lower California and South and Cen tral America.
 The Centralia, has been held in port nearly a week while the authorities investigated reports that the men took supplies to the Germans interned at Santa, Rosalia, Lower California, and that explosives were taken to various points in Central and South America under suspicious circumstances. The men ordered arrested were:
 John Benedil1tson, master of the Centrolia; H. Rockpshell, chief en- gineer; J. Ortez, purser.
 It also was alleged that the men tried to induce Americans subject to draft who were returning to the United States voluntarily on the yes sel to refuse to serve; that they made pro German declarations and sedi- tious statements. The three mon de- clare naturalized American citizen ship.
 The charges against the men were made by some of twenty-three Ameri- cans on Thursday as soon as the ves- se1 arrived here from southern waters.
 The Centralia is owned by the Pol lard Steamship company of San Fran cisco.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
EDISON TIES CUT.
George Robert Edeson's Wife Wins
 Divorce Decree.

New York, Feb 2S.-An interlo- cutory decree of divorce, sustaining the finding of the referee, was signed yesterday by Supreme Court Justice Lehman in the suit brought by Mrs. George Elliot Edeson against George Robert Edeson, the actor.
 The news that Mrs Edeson had de- cided to ask for a divorce came as a great surprise to friends of the couple when it first became known in Novem- Der. Ever since their marriage in 1908 their life had been regarded as ideal and they were believed to be mutually devoted
 Up to the time of the break in their relations last autumn, they lived in MT. Edesons home Strongheart House, at Sag Harbor, L.. l. named
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
SCHEIDEMANN HITS
 AT RUSSIAN ATTACK
Answers Von Hertling's Speech By Declaring Against DiScmber-
 ment of Neighboring Country.

Amsterdam, Feb. 2S.--In the debate Hertling's speech, Phillipp Scheide- mann, tho Socialist leader, said:
 We fought for the defense of the Fatherland against barbarism and against the Entente's plans of con- quest. We did not, however, fight for the dismembermen of Russia, or the Subjugation Of Belgium. The govern ent's policy toward Russia is not ours.
 True, the Bolsheviki played into the hands of all disintegratins ten- dencies in Russia, but we do not desire q peace with the Entente like that which is being concluded with Russia The governme ent must remain ready for real peace by understanding.
 The independence of Belgium must be secured, and the Flemings and Wallons must settle their differences among themselves. We do not desire the humiliation of the enemy or peace by force"
 Discussing the recent strikes, Herr Scheidemann said that they were to be attributed to food difficulties un- easiness over the machinations of poli- ticians, and delay in the franchise reform. There were no traitorous ob- jects, he declared, for at the time there was an abundance of muni- tions on hand, and the coal scarcity necessitated holiday shifts. The strike, he said, was a demonstration in favor of peace, freedom, and bread.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Charles Schmidt, who, as first baseman for the worlds champion Boston Braves of 1915, was one of the few big league baseball players to actually enter retirement in the height of their prime, may come back.
 But, should the players who rose from the Baltimore sand lots to a regular position with the team that won ba@ebalPs premier honors after one of the greatest spurts in the games history, really decide to again don uniform, it will be merely through an act of patriotism.
 His business is thriving and base tall conld mover call him back unless he thought he were needed to help fill the ranks of these who may be called off to war.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
WORE EIEUTENANTS
 UNIFORM ILLEGALLY
John Albert Fish Had Been Dis missed Because of Incidents
 
 in Past Life.

New York, Feb. 2S.-John Albert Fish, a member of the New York Yacht club, and a member of one Of New York's oldest families, was ar rested yesterday for wearing Q second lieutenant's uniform illegally. It appeared from the testimony given before United States Commissioner Hitchcock that Fish had a right to wear the uniform up to last Novem- Der, when that right ceased to exist on an order from the War Depart m ent. Notwithstanding the fact that army regulations say that dis charged officer may wear his uniform three months after discharge, and no longer, Fish was wearing his when he was arrested by three agents of the Department of Justice in lower Broadway yesterday afternoon.
 In response to inquiries which he said he had addressed to the War Department as to why he had been discharged, Fish said he was informed that it was because of some incidents in his career, and it appeared from further evidence that one of these in cidents was his trial on a charge Of setting fire to his yacht in 1910 in order to collect the insurance. He was convicted on the charge and sen tenced to five years imprisonme ent, but the conviction later was reversed, and eventually he collected the sf5.- 900 insurance. but not, before he had sued 100 New York yachtsmen, mem bers of United States Lloyds for $l'U each According, to Fish, some ol the men involved in the Nacht c"S< have been actuated by Sll'l' oA revenge to the extent of having nm discharged from the army
 Fish bears the scars of five wounds vbicl ho soid Boers inflicted on him in t the the IT Transvaal 1r while he was fight ing as 2 member of the Imperial Light Horse
 \nti,.n cggs. DC. Russell Rrns---
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
HAVING AN % % Puson26 @ Ao DEFEND ON

open, that they may get their guns and other equipment for the drill.
 Alternate Goes to Camp.
 c. Hibberell of Berlin street left to- day for Camp Devens to take the place of John Timok, who was sent to his home here. He was one of the alternates selected by the draft board to go with the first increment in case any of the draftees failed to put in an appearance. As all were present at the appointed time, he was not called until today. Hibberell left early this morning to take up his duties as a soldier.
 Dance in Grange Hall.
 A social and dance will be given by the Metropolitan String orchestra in the Berlin Grange hall, St. Patrick's night, March 17. The Metropolitan orchestra has the reputation of being very clever performers, having played for several high class dances in this vicinity. This is their first appear ance in Berlin. In keeping with the fuel regulations, the dance will start at 7:30 and close at 10:30.
 Funeral Services.
 Funeral services for the late Rob ert Thompson will be held from his home in Kensington Friday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Carleton Hazen of the Kensington Congregational church will conduct the services, and burial will be in the Kensington cem- etery Word has been sent to John Thompson, son of the deceased, who is stationed at Camp Devens, and if possible he will be given a furlough
 cf l,ic fot tIn1~
 School Entertainment.
 The pupils of the Kensington Grammar school are preparing for benefit entertainment which is to be put on in the near future in Ken sington for the benefit of the Red Cross. The entertainm will be general in character, and is a part of the drive which is being conducted by the school children of Berlin to raise funds for the Junior Red Cross so- ciety.
 Berlin Briefs.
 The condition of F. $. Williams of Kcnsington, is reported as improved today.
 Work of putting the names of those who have gone to Camp Devens, with the last Is per cent, will be done within a few days. In addition 1 to those who went Wednesday morn ing. there are the names of two oth- 1 CT Berlinites who recently enlisted. { The tracks near the Berlin depot 1 which have been clear of freights for f about a week are rapidly becoming { congested again. Whenever there 1 are a few extra freights on the main line, which are in the way, they are immediately sent to Berlin. It is quito some time since the tracks have been completely cleared of freights
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
NORWALK TO OPEN SCHOOLS.

South Norw2lk, Feb. 2S.-For the first time since Christmas holidays the schools of the city of Norwalk will open on Monday, March 4. The schools with the exception of the high school and the junior high schools have been closed because of the lack of coal or other fuel. The schools that have been open have been burning wood at the rate of six cords a day and have had fuel bill of $60 a daT. The reason for tho opening of the schools is because the 1S0 day minimum to obtain the state school allowance of about $15,000 can be made if the schools open on March and remain open until July 12.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
Berlin News |TIMkO SENT HOME
 ! FROM CAMP DEVENS
Berlin Soldier Barred by Being l Citizen of Austria
HIBBERELL HIS ALTERNATE
Electives Happy At Prospects of Get ting Into UnifOTTnS-Euneral of
 Robert Thompson Tomorrow N Home Guard Drill.

# John Timko of kensington was &bnt from Camp Devens to his home #ere today. Timko was one of the #hcrement of the draft army sent to a me was one of the most happy of lMne young men who went from Der Nn, over the prospects of the expeii- aances which he believed in store for Minn. His discharge from the scr 8 co was the result of the recent rul- Mhg that all alien enemies of the al- Mes, stationed in any of the camps of #le National Army, be given an hon. rable discharge. Timko is an Aus rian by birth, and consequently omes under this ruling. He is, how Ever, the only one sent from this bwn to be affected by this order. fhis sending home of those classed as Hen enemies has been going on for bout a month, and as he had not een previously notified that he was &b be included, Timko was much lated over his success at being kept # member of Uncle Sam's fighting
  any with which he was connected peak highly of his work as a soldier. Ind were sorry to see him going. Previous to his being called for the &my.' he drove the delivery truck for Prentice Manufacturing Co.
 Draftees Happy.
 58 Those who accompanied the five oung huskies who left yesterday for Ramp Devens, as far as the Plain Bile depot, spoke highly today of the $oirit of the men. In the Plainville sepot the Berlin men semed to be he happiest on deck, and joked with he men from the other towns who Accompanied them. Giuseppe Nada- he, in particular caused a great deal M merriment with his frequent treats as to what he would do to the aiser. Nadaline was the one who smarked at the celebration in the range Tuesday evening, that he in nded to return to Berlin with the Baiser's head under his money belt tirSd in red knitted cap, and trying only the kit given the boys
 the Red Cross society. he was the #n nter of attraction in the depot.
 Home Guard Drill.
 N The Berlin company of the Home uard will hold it's drill at the State &rmory tomorrow evening at clock As this drill is to be an i'm. ortant one. it is requested that al he members make a special effort be present. Quartermaster Claude Eevens will be at the town hall guar rS from 2 to 7:30 tomorrow nigh
 have~>the quarters of the guard;
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
P. o. ROBBERS SENTENCED.

Boston, Feb. 2S.-Four men, ar rested recently at Middleboro after they had robbed the post office at Osterville, pleaded guilty before Judge Aldrich in the U. $. district court today. Three of them, James Kelly Patrick Moriarty and Thomas Connors, were sentenced to seven years each in the federal penitentiary at, Atlanta and John Murphy was given three and half years in Greenfield jail.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
PLACE RATE MAKING POWER.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Tne house today amended the railway control bill to place the rate making power in the Interstate Commerce Commits sion. The vote was 164 to 157. AS reported by the house interstate com merce committee the bill proposed the power in the president. The sen atn made a similar amendment.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

after the Indian character which Mir F1deson portrayed in one of his most successful plays. Mrs. Edeson is the daughter of Boyd Linn Porter, the novelist. She and her first husband who was Charles D. Mackay. were di- vorced.
 MT. Edeson was also previously married. His first wife, Ellen Burg, an actress, died in May, 1906.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28
Maple Hill

The Rcd Cross room at the home of Mrs. G. E,. Root on Golf street, has been well patronized of late. There were IS surgical dressings made last week.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Miss Ruth Law entertained a few of her friends from Hartford. Thurs day evening, at her home on Maple Hill avenue.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-28

Miss Ethel Trebeit entertained a Red Cross sewing club, Wednesday evening at her home on Johnson street.