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The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
WHISKY SUPPLY IS VANISHING
Vino sibbers Are Drinking Up Prod uct Supposed to Last for
 Two Years

Washington.-W Whisky bibbers of tho country. at their present rate Of con- sumption. are drinking themselves out of a supply. So rapid Is the rate that all of the whisky in the United States will be gone in Is months, by the sum- mer of 1919.
 This Is a conservative estimate of government officials who have been watching the rate of flow from the warehouses since the presidents proc lamation stopping distilling on Sept 8 last. There are only about 157 ,oOO,. 900 gallons left in these warehouses;
 The normal per capita consumption of whisky in the United States is about one gallon a year. This Is a statis. tical way of saying the annual normal consumption is 100000. 900 gallons q year.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
RED CROSS MAKES
 REPORT IN DETAIL
ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FoRS MONEY WHICH WAS EN-
 TRUSTED TO IT.
CRITICISMS ARE ANSWERED
To Date $79,45o,7 ,727.35 has Been Ap- propriated For Relief Work m This Country and Abroad-No Civilian
 Distress in This Country.

Washington. - What the American Red Cross has done with the vast sums of money entrusted to it by the people of the United States is stated in detail in report just issued by the national headquarters. To date, $79.- 450.727.35 has been appropriated for relief work in this country and abroad.
 For foreign relief S44,657,795 has been appropriated us follows: France, $50. .519, ,259.60; Belgium, $l,999,631: Russia. S751, ,940.S7. Roumania, S2,617,- 39S.76; Italy, s3.146.o16; Serbia. sS7l.-S 1S0.76: Great Britain. S1,703.64 other foreign countries, S2.536,300; Ameri- can soldiers who may be taken pris- oner. $343,627.
 The foregoing appropriations are from the time the United States en- tered the war until April 90. 1918. For the United States the Red Cross haA has appropriated S2.612, ,532 50 and tho reason this sum is not large Is be. cause the government provides nearlyl everything our army and navy needa and besides, there is no civilian disA tress ln this country of any consiuer able proportions.
 The great variety of the militar>, and civilian relief work being done by the Red Cross Is indicated briefly in the following list: canteens that af- ford food baths. and sleeping quarters for men at the front. rest stations and recreation centers for soldiers in tran sit and at port of arrival in France; care Of destitute children; furnishing. supplies to 1000 hospitals: teachinN mutilated soldiers new trades. reco2% struction of villages. bringing togeth- 1T families of soldiers scattered by tho war; farms for eonyaleseent soldiers; sanitariums for tubereular and other patients. food. clothing. medicine. and shelter for the homeless and desti- ous to mention.
 IL Is stated by the national war council that all salaries and adminis- trative expenses are paid out of mem- hership dues. so that every penny given 10 the Red Cross war fund has been spent for relief This answers the rumors that have been circulated about the expenses of operation.
 Out of 255 executives in the four teen divisional offices of the Red Cross in the United Seates. 59 per cent arc women. The policy is 10 select the most competent person regardless of politics, sex or religion.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
WOULD TORTURE YANKEES Di5TR0YERS' GOOD WORK
TAUSSlG TELLS STORY OF FRS
 VOlAGE.
Does Not Claim Destruction of Sub- marines but Says Many Lives
 Have Been Saved.

New lork.-ln an address at q war savings stamps rally here Commander J. k. Iaussig, L. ;. Navy, told how se- cretly at the order of the navy depart ment he conveyed the first fiotilla Of torpedo boat destroyers to Europe 10 join the British in the hunt Tor Ger man submarines. He said
 My orders were to proceed to a point 50 miles east of Cape Cod and then open my sealed instructions. Un- til l got to that point. at midnight Ci the flrst night out. did not know that our first port of call Was to be Queenstown. Ireland. Il was the first tune that vessels of this type had ever made so long continuous passage without retueling or without the coin pany of larger vessels.
 Ten Days Journey.
 We were lV days in making the trip, due mostly to a southeast gale which accompanied us for seven of the l0 days. So rough was the sea during this time that for seven Of the days We did not set our mess tables We ate off our laps.
 On the ninth day We were pleased to be met by a little British destroyer named the Mary Rose. She picked us up early one morning and came along flying the international signal Vel. come to the American colors.
 We escorted many ships and We saved many lives. l cannot say We sank any submarines. The submarine, found. was a very difficult bird 10 catch. He always sees you first Only once did my vessel in seven months succeed in actually firing at subma. rine. He then went down after the fifth shot was fired. At that, he was five miles awaH
 But what they are afraid of are the depth bombs. cannot say post lively that l sank any submarines saw results on sey eral occasions which led me 10 believe that l had at least damaged one or two.
 The question Is. Can we beat the submarine? l am sure we can If peo. pie will do their part"
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
ATTORNEY GENERAL RULES ON WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO
 CAST VOTE.
MUST HAVE 1917 RECEIPT
Opinion Is Considered Important To Electors of State and One That Will Govern Election Officers
 in General Primaries.
Little Rock.

LlJJle tLOCh.- John D. Arbuckle, attorney general of Arkansas, handed down an opinion of considerable importance to the cleo tors of Arkansas and one that will govern election officers in the general primaries to be held in May. lie holds that in order to vote in the com- ing primaries, under the Brundidge election law the voter is not required to present a poll tax receipt which shall include taxes in process of col lection for the period closing on the first Monday in July, 1913, but that a 1917 poll tax receipt is sufficient.
 The attorney general says:
 "The question might be raised that city primaries are held earlier and during the tax paying time and before a voter would have an opportunity to obtain a poll tax receipt during the present collection. I beg to call your attention to the fact that the time for holding general election of cities and Incorporated towns is before the eX- pirauon of the tax paying time for
 
 in July of this year and hence apply Ing the rule as laid down in the 'Brundidge primary act the poll tax receipt to be demanded of those de string to vote in city primaries would be the receipt received at the tax pay ing time closing the first Monday in July, 1917"
 MT. Arbuckle pointed out that the Brundidge act was initiated, voted upon and adopted by the people. and provides that whenever political par ty in Arkansas holds a primary for the nomination of a candidate for Con- gress, the United States senatorship or any county. municipal or state of fice the primary is thereby made le- gal election.
 Tn all legal elections in Arkansas the voter must exhibit poll tax re- ceipt for the payment of taxes the time of the collection of taxes next preceding such election.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The Southern Cotton Oil Company's plant at Newport Is crushing copra successfully It is said that this is the first plant in this country to accom- plish this feat. which heretofore has been considered impossible, as crude cocoanut oil congeals at temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Copra is the dried meat of the cocoanut. The copra crushed at Newport was shipped from the Philippine islands.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
SUPREME WAR COUNCIL MEETS

Versailles, France.-Great Britain, France. Italy and the United States were represented at the session of the supreme war council, which was con vened here. presided over by Georges Clemenceau. the French premier. The meeting is regarded as one of extraor- dinary importance because the plan of operations during the coming cam. paign is expected to come before IL for determination.
 The United States was represented by Gen. Tasker II. Bliss, chief of staff Of the American army; Arthur Hugh Frazier, secretary of the American em- bassy at Paris. attends as a diplomat. ic officer to report the proceedings. but not to participate otherwise. The other participants in the conference are.
 For Great Britain, Premier Lloyd George and Maj. Gen. Sir Henry Hughes Wilson. subchief of the Brit ish general staff.
 For Italy. Premier Orlando. Baron Sonnino. the foreign minister. and Gen. Cadorna
 For France. stephen Pichon, the for. eign minister. Gen. Ferdinand Foch chief of staff of the ministry of war, and Gen. Maximo Weygand.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
AMERICANS HELD IN BELGIUM
Germans Deny Right to Enter HoI- land to Five Remaining Unit
 ed States Citixens.

Washington,-The five remaining Americans in Belgium have been de nied the right to enter Holland since Jan. 16. the spanish minister at Brus. sels has informed our minister at The Hague. state department dispatches said.
 This government does not under stand why the Germans have impos ed this restriction. unless it is in retail ation for the fact that Germans are not permitted to leave the United States.
 The American government does noI know who the five Americans are
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
HoArded Suoar Sold.

New York.-Fifteen tons of sugar. which Pincus Friedman. an East Side bookseller. was accused of hoarding. was sold by the federal Food Adminis- traitor to hospitals. charitable institu- tions. and some 500 retail grocers. at nine cents pound. Friedman Is un- der g 300 bail.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Plan Daylight Saving.

Washington. - A daylight saving bill. more drastic than the Senate measure. was introduced by Represen- tative Sims of Tennessee. chairman of the House Interstate Commerce Com mission. IL provides that the act shall become effective 20 days after it's pas-' sage and continue during the war.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Allen Enemies Arrested

Morenei. Artz.-Two Germans were German made arms in their posses. sion. Though they worked in a cop per mine. they are believed to be do- ing spy worK for the German govern ment
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
EnQineers Are Named.

Wilmington. Del. - The United States government has commissioned tho Dupont Engineering Company tu act as its agent in the construction oc a smokeless powder plant on the Cum berland river near Nashville, Tenn.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
To Pass On Bond Issues.

Washington.-Allen B. Forbes of New York. member of the bond sell ing firm of Harris. Forbes X Co, has been appointed chairman of board of three advisers 10 the Federal Reserve Board to pass on applications for ap- proval of security issuts.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
,s Lost on Torpedoed Ship,

London.-The admiralty announces that the armed escort vessel Mocha. nician was torpedoed and stranded in the English channel and has become total wreck. Three officers and 10 men of the crew were lost.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
IS British Ships Sunk

London-Nine ships Of more than 1.600 tons and six under that figure. with one fishing boat. was tAe to,ai of submarine losses annouLced ln the weekly statement.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Bryan Supports Wilson.

Columbus. Civilian Jennings Bryan. former secl a of state. came to the support of President Wilson here when he gave cut a formel state ment declaring tblt he believes a ministry of munitiens is absolutely un- necessary.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Woodburne. N Y.-In settling a d

Woodburne. N. Y.-In settling a dis. pute over the ownership of violin between Andrew s. Tighe of Wood. bourne and his wife Emma. who had him summoned to court. the police jus tice awarded 1t to the husband, be cause be was the only one who could play it.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
France on Bread Ration.

Paris.-A bread ration of 300 grammes Slightly less than II ounces) per day per person was ap proved by the chamber of deputies by a vote of 3s5 to 92 after an interpella tion by the Socialists. who held that the quantity is insufficient for Ia. borer.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Ratified in South Carolina.

Columbia, s. C. - Ky yica voco vote the lower branch of the South Carolina General Assembly ratihed the proposed prohibition amendment to the federal constitution. The Sem ate ratified the amendment several days ago. {.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

R. Forwood of Rogers shipped sev eral dozen eggs by parcel post to Eng land and has just received word that they arrived In good condition. Half of them were turned over to the Brit ish Red Cross. Eggs are selling for IS cents each in the war zone.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
War Finances Planned.

Washington. - Steps toward vast financial operations for the war were planned at conferences between Sec retary McAdoo and leaders in Con- gress.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Acting Governor Moncrief issued a pardon 10 Sig Hildreth. who was convicted at the fall term of the 1915 Circuit Court of Garland county of burglary and sentenced to serve one year.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Palliative Photographer Arrested.

Vandalia, lll.-Frank Kelly. tele graph operator. was arrested here by federal authorities for alleged pro German utterances and opposing the selective draft and Red Cross.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Governor Brough. president of the Capitol War Savings Society. report the society and more than s1 .000 has been invested in war certificates.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
MeatIess Meal In Tenne..ee.

Nashville. Tenn.-Meatless break lasts and wheatless suppers daily wers decreed for Tennessee by the state food administrator In accordance witf the national food conservation plans
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

C. NJ. Bodystum, V. c. Rays and Charles E. Gregg, commissioners of the onesboro-Nettlcton road district, awarded the contract for the building Of II 1-2 miles of highway from Jones' boro to Nettleton via the state agri- cultural school. and also on Nettleton avenue, to J. F. Morgan X Co of At tala, Ala The contract price was S125, ,5S950
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Mayflower produced another patrio. when James N. Adams of that city ap- peared before the local exemption board and surrendered his place In Class 1 and asked to be placed in Class |, and also to be included in the flrss contingent to be sent to Camp Pike.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Five Men and Woman Held.

Detroit, Mich.-It became known that the federal authorities have de tained five men and ono woman as . result of their investigation of alleged activities of Merkes Ali. believed to be a general in the Turkiah army.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

A fall of discolored snow Is report ed from Sheridan. The snow evident ly came in contract with ashes or dust in the upper strata of air. England and Haskell report similar phenom- ena.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Letters urging the abolition of the Arkansas Actuarial Bureau. created by the legislature. are being sent out by the Citizens Equitable Insurance League of Rogers.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
Postal Clerks Benefit.

Washington. - General increases of salaries of postal employees arc em- bodied in a bill ordered fayorably re- ported to the House by the Postoffice Committee
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The daily report of the State Hos pital for Nervous Diseases to the Board of Control showed that there were 1897 inmates of the institution. which is about 50 less than d year ago.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

C. T. Blackwood. c. L. Polk and g. Straub have been appointed dele gates from Helena and Phillips county to attend the meeting of the Southern Cattlemen's Association at Little Rock February to s.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Four hundred and fiftyfour carloads of produce. with an estimated value of s692. .215, were shipped from Gra- vette last year. according to reliable figures furnished by shippers and rail- road officials.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The Tuckerman Special School Dis trict has sold to Judge Gould of Pine Bluff s3,400 worth of school bonds The district will use the money to build an addition to the school build ing.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Schools have again opened at Noun tain Home after being closed a week for lack of wood. The greater part of the snow has melted. giving the wood haulers a chance to haul wood into town.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Owing to the prevalence of small pox in West Helena, County Physician Charles F. Lynch has issued an order requiring all persons in West Helena and employees in the business district of Helena to be vaccinated
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
New Loan To Enoland.

Washington. - A new credit of s210, 1000. .000 to be paid to Great Britt ain during February. was established by the treasury.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The weekly report of Dr. c w Gar rison, state health officer. to Surgeon General Blue upon health conditions in Arkansas shows that there is ac- tive spread of contagious diseases. es- peeially smallpox. in various parts of the state. In Little Rock alone there were 2S new cases of smallpox.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

A check for s171.75 was received from Rosebud by Henry Patterson. treasurer. as the contribution from the citizens of that place for the war fund of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The test oil well which Is being sunk near Monticello has reached a depth of about 1.400 feet. The pro- motors do not hope 10 strike oil until a depth of 2,00O feet is reached
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Mr and Mrs. A. Turnbow of Eng land have been in the hotel business in England 22 years. They celebrated by giving dinner to a party of their friends.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07
DETROIT MAN HAS CONTRACT FOR VESSELS TO WHIP
 SUBMARINES.
READY FOR SUMMER WORK
Navy Department Takes Up Idea or inventor and Finds it Valu- able Naval Architects
 Highly Pleased.

Washingtou.-The navy has a new type of warship. It is designed to be the most deadly enemy of the subma- rine yet produced. Henry Ford is the designer. Naval architects co-operat- ed in developing the idea.
 Contracts for several score of the new ships have been let to the Ford Co, Secretary of the Navy Daniels an nounced. The fabricated vessels are to be built in the Ford factory, at De troit. and assembled on the coast.
 Will Be Driven by Motor.
 Work already is under way on a number of the boats. The first batch will be delivered early this summer
 The Ford warship will be of steel construction and motor driven. Their armament will include the latest things in small guns.
 The new type of submarine destroy. CT will be of q class between the new est submarine chasers and the mod ern destroyers.
 l Ford presented his ideas to the navy department lew weeks ago. Naval architects were assigned to inyesti' gate hls plans Their report was high ly favorable and contracts were let The naval architects recently visited the Ford plant and witnessed the be- ginning of the work on the new yes- sels.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Plans were sent out by the State Highway Department for a road in Lo- gan county which will be link in the Bankhead highway between Little Rock and Fort Smith
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Spring racing dates were made offl- Business Mems League. The races will begin February 2S and continue 39 racing days.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Tom Patton, a successful young farmer of Newark. recently sold a 15 months old Poland China gilt for the highest price ever paid for hog in Newark. The SOW is registered and was sold for breeding purposes, bring ing $100.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Until the fuel shortage Is relieved will close each afternoon at o'clock and will remain closed until each morning.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The old homestead of Mrs. Barbara Wells, near Monticello. said to be the oldest house in Drew county. was de- stroyed by fire few days ago. The house was built in the '40s. It was oc- cupied by negroes when burned
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The Fort Smith Wagon Company re- ceived contract for 1.500 double mule team army transports for the United States Army.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Material for bridge across Red river at Index. is being unloaded and preliminary work will begin soon.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The stores of Gurdon have agreed to close at o'clock every afternoon except Saturday, in order to save fuel.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The United Charities of Batesville reports much suffering among the poorer classes of people in and around Batesville.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The Methodist Sunday school of Earle has placed beautiful service flag in the church. There will be elev. stars in the nag.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The business men at Cotter have purchased small electric light plant and installed it to be used in lighting the business section of the town.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Hope now has two lightless nights each week-Thursdays and Sundays. The order was issued in the interest of fuel conservation.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The school at Carthage reopened af- ter having been closed several days on account of measles and cold weather,
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

China is making arrangements 10 send 100000 soldiers to fight with the allies.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

When a hawk flew away with the mother of 10 chickens on the farm of C. w Dixon. near Warren, an old rooster undertook the task of raising the chickens. and thus far has done very well. He mothers them under his wings and finds food for them.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

Fort Smith banks subscribed double the amount they were asked 10 for government certificates that are to be issued preparatory to the third Lber. ty loan. Nearly $30o.o0o has been paid
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

The clerk of the Supreme Court now has the 12Sth Arkansas Reports ready for distribution They cover the pro- ceedings of the Supreme Court be tween March 3 and April 23 and will be sold for $l.5O each.
The Dermott news., 1918-02-07

G. T. Blackwood. c. L. Polk and g. Straub have been appointed dele gates from Helena and Phillips county to attend the meeting of the Southern Cattlemen's Association at Little Rock February to s.
 Schools have again opened at Noun tain Home after being closed week for lack of wood. The greater part of the snow has melted. giving the wood haulers chance to haul wood into town.
 Letters urging the abolition of the Arkansas Actuarial Bureau, created by the legislature. are being sent out by the Citizens Equitable Insurance League of Rogers.
 A check for $171.75 was received from Rosebud by Henry Patterson. treasurer, as the contribution from the citizens of that place for the war fund of the Y. M. c. A.
 Until the fuel shortage Is relieved business establishments in Nashville will close each afternoon at o'clock and will remain closed until each morning
 Spring racing dates were made off, cial at Hot Springs at meeting of tho Business Mems League. The races 39 racing days.
 Plans were sent out by the State Highway Department for road in Lo- gan county which will be a. link in the Bankhead highway between Little Rock and Fort Smith.
 Tom Patton, a successful young farmer of Newark, recently sold a 15 months old Poland China gilt for the highest price ever paid for a hog in Newark. The SOW is registered and was sold for breeding purposes, bring ing $100.
 The old homestead of Mrs. Barbara Wells, near Monticello. said to be the oldest house in Drew county. was de- stroyed by fire a few days ago. The house was built in the 40s. It was oc. cupied by negroes when burned.
 The business men at Cotter have purchased & small electric light plant and installed it to be used in lighting the business section of the town.
 Hope now has two lightless nights each week-Thursdays and Sundays. The order was issued in the interest of fuel conservation.
 The Methodist Sunday school of Earle has placed beautiful service flag in the church. There will be elev. ' stars in the lag.