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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-24
CHAPTER xxx1.-(continued).

bourg will not be easy said Gro
ehard, at last. "The Germans are
no doubt already on their guard. .
Delcasse smote his forehead
with his open palm.
"That is it'll" he cried. "Lepine,
that is the explanation 1t is not
Tor war they prepare; it is in ter.
TOR they withdrew their fleets into
mid ocean and throw ,cordons of
soldiers about their forts! At this
moment, in spite Of their bold
front, the emperor and his minis
ters are trembling! For of course
they know that Pachmann failed
and that we succeeded ~
Undoubtedly" Crochar d
agreed. Pachmann would notify
the emperor of his failure as soon
Is he regained consciousness
Not pleasant task, :" chuckled
Delcasse. "He has my pity. What
happened to the prince9"
"The prince was released next
morning"
You have friends, then, in New
YorkP asked Lepine, curiously.
II have friends everywhere, "
answered Crochard quietly.
When / think Of the kaiser
trembling!" cried Delcasse. "Ah,
what anguish must be his! I have
tasted it, and I knowp'
Crochard took from his coat a
long pocket book.
This belonged to Admiral
faclmann," he said. IT paused
long enough to secure it, because
Il contained document which I
was most anxious to possess. 1t
viii interest you, SIR" and he
drew out q black sealed envelope
and passed it to Delcasse.
The latter opened it, took out
the stiff sheet Of paper he found
within, read it, re-read it, and then
stared at Crochard stupefied.
That is what one might call an
imperial power Of attorney" said
Crochard, with little laugh. 1t
y sufficiently comprehensive, is it
not7'
"Itis unbelievable ~ cried Del
easse, and handed the paper to LIE
pine. And this was really given
BY the emperor to PachmannYo
/ see no reason to doubt it.
Though, /" Crochard added, with a
smile, 81 am Of the opinion that
Pachmann put it to uses and went
70 lengths which the emperor did
not contemplate perhaps would
have forbidden. Il
Delcasse s eyes were glowing
With an Internal joy.
That does not matter, he
bald That was because his hand
was forced. 1t is the emperor who
Is responsible lit is q risk he took.
i he chose his instrument badly.
Il is he who must suffer for It.
You permit me to retain this
paper7
8 Certainly. Use it as you think
best for France
Delcasse was out of his chair,
striding upand down the room.
So the wheel has turned = he
cried. " You may not remember
4 AZ. Crochard to You it may
have seemed q small thing but
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-24
More Conservation.

"In times like these wien food is %
high" remarked the Observer of Events
and Things, "a man thinks twice be-
fore casting his bread upon the wa
ter"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-24

A bushel OF fun is sometimes fol-
lowed by peck of trouble
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-24

When you climb water wagon don't
ask for transfer.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-24

The Quinine That Dses Not Affect Head
Because of Its tonic and laxative efect. Laxative
Bronro Ouinine can be taken by anyone without
causing Nervousness or ringing IN the head. The3
Is only one "Bromo Quinine" II. W. GROVES
signature Is on box. 0c.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-24

ness. / became all
run down, weak,
nervous, could not
eat nor sleep, suf-
fered with sewers
pains In my back
and side and bear
ing-dOwn pains
For my ailment I
took DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip
ton and itWas the
means Of RESTORING
me to health and
9 medicine. MRS
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Continued Next week.o
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strength. 1t Is a fine medicine. - MRS
MARY Yum, 3619 Avenue A.
OTTUMwA, IoWA.-sI had a bad case
of nervous prostration. was that way
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-24

OF nervous proStrat1O
about four or five
years. l took Doctor
Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery for
about olse and one
half years when I
stopped taking it be-
cause I was about
W ell. I took no.
other medicine so 1t.
must have cured me.
i have taken It
several times since
for other ailments.
and h ave always
been benefited by 1t.
I think it saved my
OWENS. 40 e. Fouri
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capitals to give 1t emphasis, the
commandment at Strasbourg could
not understand. To flooA the
magazines meant the loss of ! ,OOO,-
600 marks besides, why should it
be necessarily What possible dan
ger could threaten those great am
munition store houses, buried deep
beneath walls Of granite, protected
from every conceivable mishap,
and whose keys hung always
above his desk2 He was complete
" baffled worse than that, he
felt himself shaken and unnerved
III face Of this mysterious peril.
A copy Of this order was sent to
every fortress in Germany, and
Fit is therefore not remarkable that,
three days after it was issued, it
should be in the hands Of NJ. Del
lcasse. He read it with lively
pleasure. He was beginning to en-
JOY life again. He knew that the
tone Of his ultimatum had aston
Iished the German ambassador ;
lbut he also knew, that, while the
German press still talked Of the
national honor and Of Germany s
duty to Morocco, the inner circle
about the emperor was distinctly
I'LL at ease. The emperor himself
had been invisible for some days,
land was reported to be suffering
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tn 1tark tomorrow
81 hon q test Z take
The Dermott news., 1918-05-30

The Williams Mill Manufacturing
Company of Texarkana, Arkansas, is
demonstrating new method of baling
and pressing hay; three tons per hour.
using coal-oil or kerosene as fuel. Bales
are made without the use of blocks.
The presses are Self threaders, and are
being sold as fast as can be made. The
Company guarantees them to be abso-
lutely satisfactory. and to make the
prettiest bale of hay possible to be
made on Hay Press.
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Work to Begin in
Thirty Days

J. A. Bennett, president of the Ark
ansas Louisiana Highway District,
returned last Saturday night from St.
Louis, where he spent last week trans
acting the last of the business prellmi-
nary to the actual construction work
on the big highway.
He reports the district bonds sold
and delivered and the money available
whenever needed, the contracts ali
signed the cons truetioa bonds approved
and the contractors notified 10 begin
their work not later than 30 days from
last Monday, May Doth
The closing up Of the contracts. etc,
involved the necessity # Mr. Bennett
signing his name as president of the
Commission $40 times. which process
he says required abort three days.
Each time his name vas signed the
seal of the district was also affixed.
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Health Notice.

Complaints has been made on ac-
count of certain residents Of Dermott
taking out of the city limits and throw
ing upon the ground the eareases of
dead animals ana fowls This practice
must be discontinued under penalty OF
law, since the legal requirements that
all such earcasses must be burned or
buried All parties guilty of above
practices are hereby warned to govern
themselves in accordance with sug-
gestions above mentioned
Respectfully,
DR.. J. a. Thompson,
Health Officer.
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tunes and our sacred honor.
Need for Army Y. M. c. A
Workers

There met in Little Rock May Goth
one hundred and twenty five men, gath
cred from all parts of the State and
from all professions, to hear the
challenge and respond to the need for
men for Army Y. M. c. A Work in the
American Cantonments and Overseas
service
The need for workers was presented
by the Y Nj C. A. Officers Recruiting
Committee from New York. some of
whom had seen the Y. NJ. c. A. in
operation on the Continent of Europe
for our own men, as we'll as the Allies.
After the men heard the appeal
there were about seventy five who
spent tho entire afternoon seeking
further information and considering
details in connection with this work.
Quite a number were Immediately
signed up for service in this country
and Overseas. A number of others
are taking Medical examinations and
completing other necessary details con
nected with enlistment in this work.
One of the most important steps of
the day was to organize permanent Re-
cruiting Committees from sections
throughout the State. 1t will be the
The Dermott news., 1918-05-30
To Buy Car.

A movement was started here and at
other places in the county the first of
the week, the purpose of which is to
raise fund for the use of the county
home demonstration. Miss Margaret
Callahan Those most familiar with
the duties of the office consider it al
most imperative for her to have car
if she is to be able to reach all parts of
the county and give them the benefit of
her services during the canning season,
which is already at hand. and will
mean so much in the food conservation
movement
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Local Red Cross Work


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Billie Burke Tonight

Billie Burke $ next appearance at the
Allied Theatre will be in the Para
mount picture Ewes Daughter from
the play by Alicia Ramsay which was
originally produced starring Grace
George. 1t depicts girl. Irene Simp-
son Bates, who ehafes at the CALLING
restraint placed on her by her wealthy
father from whom she inherits a
strong will. and who at his death, takes
all the small fortune he left her and
squanders il in "one good time. How
she is lured to an elopement and saved
by her old fathers lawyer who has al
ways loved her, makes thrilling story.
Miss Burke wears some gorgeous
frocks and has added many new and
charming touches to her work. 80 full
Of "Burkeisms such as tie quickly
lifted chin and birdlite toss OF the head
which has endeared her to thousands
The supporting cast including Thomas
Meighan, William Rilsy Hatch.
Florence Flynn and others. IS worthy
Of being called "al star, and does
some excellent work in support Of
Miss Burke.
Thursday, May 3oth.
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Readland Organizes Home
Defense League

WHEREAS: 1t has come to our no
tice that strangers and suspicious per
sons are permitted to roam over the
country in the guise of book agents,
veterinary surgeons, statesmen, etc,
and that fires of incendiary origin have
recently occurred in their wake. that
sedition and German propaganda has
been spread in certain localities, that
certain persons are engaged III non
useful work. while others have no oc-
cupation and have refused to work,
that some have failed or refused 10 buy
Liberty Bonds or Thrift Stamps and
have not donated their quota to the
Red Cross, and have done nothing to
help win the war;
THEREFoRE:-We the citizens of
Readland and vicinity, publicly declare
that the above mentioned evils will no
longer be tolerated, and that we may
effectively deal with all suspicious per
sons. enemies of our country, and
slackers, we form ourselves into an or
ganizaton for the duration of the war,
to be known as the Readland Home
Defense League, and in support of Cur
country, our homes. our flag and this
League we pledge our lives, our for
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Free Mail Delivery Saturday

Free delivery of mail will begin in
Dermott next Saturday. June Ist.
Postmaster Leeper announces the APP
pontment of Louie Courtney as ear
rier. Two deliveries will be made
daily in the business section and one in
the residence section. Those having
boxes should report their house number
and name of street No mail will be
delivered by carrier unless proper re
ceptacle is in place.
Charley Ofutt is now r. F D. car
rier. having succeeded his brother
Laron. who left Monday for Camp
Pike to report for military service.
The Dermott news., 1918-05-30

duty of these Committees to secure
applications of the men in various por-
tons of the State, who are capable
and willing to consider this phase of
work 1t is to be hoped through this
instrumentality that Arkansas will find
at least 100 men per month in order to
meet our quota. The call Is urgent
the opportunities for unselfish, patri-
otto service and spreading of Christian
message could be no greater. Men
interested should get in touch with the
nearest Recruiting Committee. AT
present the Recruiting Committee for
Chicot County is as follows:
w. A. Role, Dermott
E. P. Toney, Lake Village
E. T. Cashion, Eudora
w. d. Trotter, Dermott
F. c. Sims, Dermott
c. Warfeld, Readland
Arkansas Y NJ. c. A. War Work
Council. Little Rock, Ark.
Several Dermott men have signed up
and others are seriously considering
doing so in the near future Chicot
comfy ought to send at least 25 men.
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Warning Order.

In the Chaneery Court Of Gheot
County. Ark
&. A. Franklin, Plaintiff.
No. SIS "
Ed Harmon and ollie Harmon. his wife.
Defendants.
The Defendants, Ed Harmon and
ollie Harmon. his wife. are hereby
warned to appear in this court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff. G. A. Franklin
Witness my hand and seal of said
court this 18th day of May, l9ls.
Gaines MERIT, Clerk
J. C. GiIlison. Atty for Pltf 5-23- It
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German "Kultur' in Belgium
True Story of Atrocities Committed by
the Prussian Hordes

One Of the most sensational disclos
ures of the war-the true story of the
pillaging aHd ravaging Of Belgium and
northern France by the kaiser's sol
diers, told ~ a German officer who
took part in the orgy of death and
distractions vii soon be published in
The News. The story Is told in The
Confessions of a German Deserter.
which is one OF the most remarkable
narratives produced by the war. The
author of these confessions was sick
ened by the atrocities that h saw and
vas forced to perpetrate. under orders
Of higher officers. ana he deserted. He
succeeded in making his way to the
United States He has written the
true story of the events that marked
the sweep of Won kluk army across
Belgium at the beginning of the war.
Watch for the first installment of this
remarkable narrative in an early issue
Of The News. You cant afford 10 miss
The Dermott news., 1918-05-30
Warning Order

In the Chancery Court of Chicot Coun-
ty Arkansas
J +. Dazey. Plaintiff
No 3ls6 vs.
W L. Gray. Defendant.
The Defendant. W. L. Gray, is here
10y warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff. j f.. Dazey.
Witness my hand and the seal Of SAID
court this 2oth day Of MAY. l9ls
Gaines Merritt. Clerk.
Harry +. Cook. Atty for Pitt. 5.23-4t
The Dermott news., 1918-05-30
Assessment Notice.

The Assessment books of Water and
Light Improvement Districts Nos /
and = were filed in my office ON this 3rd
day of May, 1918. and the same are
now subject to inspection.
!. T. Crenshaw,
City Clerk.
The Dermott news., 1918-05-30

Do you get up at night? Sanol Is
surely the best for all kidney or bladder
troubles. Sanol gives relief in "a hours
from all backache and bladder troubles.
Sanol is a guaranteed remedy. SOC and
81. 90 bottle at Bordeaux drug store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21

Aug 21Mr andthe steamer w Hill which leave
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21
SMOKING ROOM
NOT MUCH USED
onee Popular With Visitors to the
keokuk Public Library, women
Librarians Now Monopo-
Lie It.

Masculine conviviality, yarns and
tobacco smoke are largely things Oh
the past in the smoking room at the
keokuk public library.
Few men now go to this room.
which is unique in that 1t is one OIL
only two in the United States where
Patrons OF libraries are permitted 10
smoke. The room, which was IN
stalled at the time the dam was
building, was used at first largely
by the water power people. Graou-
ally the use has diminished.
Now it is employed more as work
room than anything else.
Femininity lays siege to the place
Tor the librarian and assistants are
using the room when they paste and
catalog books
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21
MEMPHIS FAIR
OPENS TODAY
Everything Indicates Most Successful
Celebration Ever Hold In
Scotland County,
This Week.

MEMPHIS, Mo-, Aug. 21.-The big
Memphis fair will onen today under
the most favorable auspices. Car
penters have been at work the past
month putting the buildings on the
grounds In condition, and with the
splendid line of special attractions
and the big string OF horses for the
speed ring everything indicates the
biggest fair ever held on the local
grounds.
Ruth Law and her Grew OF me
chanics arrived the first Of the week
and everything is in readiness for
her first flight today.
On Thursday Miss Law will make
a supreme effort to break the worlds
altitude record. II weather condt-
tons are not favorable, she will
make the attempt on Friday.
Halls trained elephants are here
and the small boy is anxiously await
ting their stunts.
The celebrated Keokuk Concert
band under the direction Of Professor
Bowers, will furnish music through
out the week. Mr. Bowers has Sc
cured musicians from Memphis and
Kirksville to help out and will have
A. band of thirty-five pieces.
Arrangeme nts have been made by
the merchants to hold concerts in
the courthouse park each evening
during the fair.
Thirty horses have been entered
in the speed ring, and some fine
speed events may be expected.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21
FIRST BATTLE
IN SIBERIA
Enemy Repuised when Assault was
Made on Band Under General
kaImuicoV, Is Re-
port

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
TOXIC, Aug. 17.-Enemy detach'
ments assaulted General Kalmucov
band and were repulsed successfully
said the first official commun1que from
the Vladivostok front today.
The enemy has about 5000 troops
near Uspenca and Simacov on our
right wing, says the statement, and is
installing machine guns on RATS IN
the Ushuri river.
North Manchurians welcome JAP
anese troops.
The enemy strength along the Amur
river (Which forms the northern Man
churian border for about 500 miles) Is
estimated at $1,000, including o,ooo
Austrians and Germans, formerly prls-
oners Of war.
In the region Of Lake Baikal there
are about1S 900 enemy troops Erclud-
ing 10000 Austro-Germans
There are about $1,000 unarmed
Austro-Germans, formerly prisoners,
In the Lake Baikal region and 3,ooo
along the Amur.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21
Cb Q WA II SAW
. c:GATEE;;;CIT =!

the steamer G. W. Hill, which leaves
here at 8 a. m. Thursday, August 90,
is that the profits Of the excursion
will be donated to the Red Cross.
Patrons should not forget this gener-
Gus act.
Mrs. Preston Williams was brought
home from st. Joseph's hospital, Keo-
kuk, Saturday.
Quite few Warsaw people are at
tending the Hamilton chautauQua this
week and express themselves pleased.
AS to Saturday nights band con-
cert, same old crowd, same old day,
everybody enjoying it in the same
old way, and then some.
Harry Hopkins Is home from
Aurora, Ill, for a few days.
T. J. Blake is lying very Ill; his
health has been poor for some
months.
Banners have been hung across
Main street advertising tho Warsaw
chautauQua-
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Arrangements Being Made for a Big
AssenbIagc Of tho Whole Coun-
trys!de with Speeches
and MusIo
BE HELD AT BLUFF PARK
keokuk People Taking Great Interest
In the Event and Many will At
tend from This City
Next Week.

Plans are almost completed for the
community picnic which will be held
at Bluff Park on August 20.
Edward c. Dunn has been assigned
by the government to give the ad-
dress of the day.
Prizes have been gathered today
which will be used as awards to win
ners OF the athletic events.
Invitations to attend the picnic
have been sent out over the entire
countryside. and James M. Fulton, OF
the Industrial association, has post
ed notices Of the community event
along the leading highways.
Good Music and Coffee.
The Keokuk Concert band Is ar
ranging special music which will be
an attraction in itself. Kellogg-Btrge
company will furnish coffee, free the
day of the picnic. Women of Mont
rose will do the serving and will do
nate cream and sugar.
Arrangements for transportation
will be made 50 that everyone can
attend. A movement is on foot for
the merchants to close their stores
one-hah day in order that employees
may go to the picnic.
The picnic will last all day and
through the evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21

WARSAW, H., Aug. 21.-Mr, ant
Mrs. Fred Davis of Washington, D,
c., and Mrs. Frank Conner of Chi
cago, are visiting the ladies' sister
Mrs. J. II. Finlay.
Milton T. Hunt, Jr., a student al
Champaign university. is home for 4
short vacation. He expects to gradu'
ate in December.
Rev. H. w. Brandt, pastor of Trim.
ity Methodist church, will leave Fri
day, Aug. %, for Nokomis, Ill, to
attend the celebration Of the fifteth
Anniversary of the establishment OF
a German Methodist church of that
citv. of which church Rev. Brandt
was pastor for six years. He will re
turn Monday.
George Mcmahon returned home
from st. Joseph's hospital Friday last
Mrs. Chas. Walker of Gushing
Okla, Is here visiting old friends.
A very commendable feature Of the
odd Fellows excursion to Quincy on
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21
HOW COAL is
VALUED HERE
Lumps Falling from Coal Wagon
Carefully Carried Into Big
Bank to Conserve Fuel
Supply.

John Nagel, fuel administrator fol-
Lee county, is a success as an edu
Gator of the people as to the high
value Of coal conservation these days
A few small Jumps Of coal fell from
wagon about o'clock this after
noon in Sixth street just north OF
Main. AS soon as it was apparent
that the wagon was not going to stop
to regain the lost black diamonds,
the janitor of the biggest bank In
town went out, carefully gathered up
all the coal from the street paving,
and as carefully carried 1t into the
basement Of the bank.
Whether It is being held in escrow
In trust, as a time deposit, or as trea.
sure trove could not be ascertained
this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-21
Addition Three Miles.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
LONDON, Aug. 21--(4:35 p. m }
General Mangin has flung his left
wing forward an additional three
miles In the Disc valley, penetrating
to within less than two miles OF
Noyon according to dispatches re
ceived here this afternoon. His right
wing (near Soissons) made slight
advance today.
At 2 p. M, It was learned the
French line between the Disc and
Aisne ran as follows.
From Sempiegny held by the Ger
mans Con the south bank of the Disc
a mile and a half directly south ol
Noyon); through Pontoise, LaPom
erele, Camelin and Blerancourt. all
held by the French; through st
Aubin, held by the Germans and
through LaTour farm. Laval and
Courtril, all held by the French.