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The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
GERMANS AMBUSH
 AMERICAN PATROL
FIVE AMERICANS KILLED, FOUR ARE MISSING AND ONE
 WOUNDED.
GERMANS HAD LAID TRAP
American Artillery immediately Laid Barraee Around Ambushine Ger mars and Some Are Believed To
 Have Been Accounted For.

With the American Army In France.-Five American soldiers are believed to have been killed. four are missing and one was wounded when an American patrol was ambushed in No Mans Land by superior force of Germans
 The spot where the encounter oc- cured is an isolated one and reports concerning the casualties inflicted by both sides are meager.
 Only one American is known to have escaped the trap of the Ger mans, which was laid in front of our
 wires. One survivor, who crawled 1 back to the American lines with a bullet in his chest, is unable to talk.
 Our artillery immediately laid a barrage around the ambushing Ger mans and some are believed to have been accounted for. The infantry ac- | counted for others, as it is certain the attacked patrol fought to fin ish according to information trick ling in from the front line.
 Our patroiiing soldiers were work ing in front of our wire entangle- ments when big enemy patrol that had been divided into parties which took up concealed positions opened fire at close range. The night was clear and the forms of the Americans made the best possible targets for the hidden Germans. There is no doubt but that the Americans battled gallantly until completely overpow- cred.
 The artillery duel in our sector continues. Scores of airplanes were out observing and making photo graphs. The men in the line wera thrilled by number of air duels, high in the sky over their heads.
 An American general now com- mands the sector of the front recent ly taken over by our troops. When the Americans first entered the sec tor it was under the command of q French general commanding a cer- tain large unit of the French army. Now we have control.
 In turning the sector over to the American general on February the French commander issued a general order in which he expressed complete satisfaction with our troops and was confident that the sector was in good hands, and if attacked, would defend it with great valor.
 The order turning the sector over to the Americans, a copy of which was communicated to our forces, read:
 On February 5, the commanding l general of -- American unit takes command of - sector. The commanding general of --l French unit takes occasion to ex-l press to the American general, theI eolonels of artillery and all of the American units, which have been un- | der his orders complete satisfactionI with the way in which the AmericanI troops have acquitted themselves of the mission entrusted to them. Their good will and their ardent desire toI excel and the rapidity with which they have adapted themselves to lifaX of the sector have brought them the admiration of all. Gen -- handi over the sector with confidence that it is in good hands and that the American troops will organize it with method and the tenacity characterizI ing American genius, and in case c attack with defend it with gre5a valor.'
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Earninqs IA IA Per Cent.

Chicago.-Morris x Co.,, packers, Il their financial report for the year end ing November 8, 1917, record the lare est earnings in the history of til firm. The net earnings were $5,401 071 upon a capital investment of $S8 000,000, or IA IA per cent The ne earnings in 1916 were S3,S32,212.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
POLITICAL DEBATE
 |S UNAVOIDABLE
CONGRESS CANNOT OVERLOOK FACT THAT THIS IS lMPOR-
 TANT CAMPAIGN YEAR.
VIEWS ON CRITICISM DIFFER
One Group Sure It Is Only Way to Get Mistakes Remedied and Another As- serts 1t Will Give Aid and Comfort to the Enemy.
By ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Washington.-Politica debates have been brewing for a long time, In fact ever since the present session of con gress began. Political discussion has been almost inevitable in a campaign year and this is very important cam paign year from the standpoint of those who desire to control the next national administration. For nearly half a century the victory of politi- cal party in the congressional cam- paign foreshadows the success of the party in the ensuing presidential com- paign Only once since the Civil war has there been an exception, and that was in 1876. Even at this date, how ever, it is hard to convince the Demo- crats that they did not elect Tilden in 1878.
 Consequently both parties regard the coming congressional campaign which is now in process of incubation as one of great political significance, and it naturally follows that there must be political discussion in congress in session while the campaign is un- der way. During the session last sum- mer, commonly called the war session, political debate was avoided and only occasionally were political speeches made. In this congress political de- bate has been started and there is likely to be great deal of it notwith- standing the desire of the people that there shall be no partisanship in the conduct of the war.
 When politics becomes a part of the war discussion 1t naturally. follows that there will be vigorous criticisms of the management of the war. And yet it is known that such criticisms were launched at the British and sev- eral governments were overturned without any reference to the effect upon the political parties of England. But the English system of government is so different from ours that no par allel can be drawn. They have had no political campaign in sight, the result of which may mean the control of the government after the next presiden- tial election.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

When members of Elder Nose Coop CTS congregation in Izard county fear ed they would be unable to meet the assessment to pay his salary this year the elder suggested that it would suit him if the congregation planted and cultivated six acres of cotton for him and gave him the proceeds. The proposition was accepted, and MT. Cooper will be paid for his services this year in this manner.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Acting Chief of Staff.

Spartanburg, S. C.-Col. Cornelius Vanderbilt, commanding the 102d En- gineers, has been designated as act ing chief of staff of the 27th Division, succeeding Colonel Bandholtz, who has been promoted to be brigadier general
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

A group of men were discussing the war situation. There were senators, army officers and newspapermen, a
 very small gathering, but views were being interchanged. The senators con- plained about the lack of interest
 throughout the country in the war and asserted that the people did not yet realize that this country was actually engaged in the greatest struggle in the history of the world. Another re- marked that it would probably take a great disaster to the American troops in order to arouse the people to the war conditions.
 Then spoke one of the army officers, and it was real treat to hear him talk. "There is not going to be any great disaster to the American army in France" said this man, and he was one who had been over there and knew the situation. 'We will have fierce fighting and there will be many cas- ualties." he continued, "but that is in- evitable in a big war. But the Ameri- can troops are going to give a good account of themselves. They are not going to allow the Germans to break through. If the German generals are figuring upon the sectors occupied by the American troops as points of weak. ness which will give them the oppor- tunity to break the long allied line, they are going to be very much mis- taken and surprised. It is true that our troops are not as numerous as they should be and that they have not been equipped with everything that they should have, but there will be enough first-class fighting men, all we'll equipped, to handle that part of the line to which they are assigned and tC
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Bone Dry Bill ki,fed.

Columbia. S. C.-The South Caro- lima Senate killed by a majority of three votes a "bone dry" bill which had passed the House of Representa- tives prohibiting the shipment of any whisky or other alcoholic drinks into South Carolina for any purpose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Nermont Freak of Mature.

E. D. Leonard of Clarendon, Vt. is exhibiting freak of nature in a clus- ter of ears of corn numbering about twenty. While all are small and only partly developed, the kernels on each are ripe and of normal size. The clus- ter resembles a bunch of small ba. nanas. All the ears grew from a sin gle stalk.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
To Reduce U. s. Imports

hington.-Licensing of all classes of American exports and im- ports is planned by the government as it's first step in reducing the coun- try's less essential foreign trade to release ships for the transport of troops and supplies.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
1umuItX Not Candidate

Washington. - Secretary Tumulty said he is not candidate for appoint ment as senator from New York nor would he be a candidate at the cleo tion in November.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Triumph Over u.Roats-

Washington. = Representative Mil. Ter, who recently visited the battle front in France, told the House that he believes German submarines are being destroyed about as rapidly as Germany can build them.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Will Live in Denmark.

Copenhagen.-The new Bolshevi representative who has arrived hel says that the former dowager eml ress of Russia, Maria Feodorovn; who was a Danish princess, is comin to reside in Denmark.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
President To Fix Rates

Washington. - The House Inter state Commerce Committee voted to place final authority in fixing railroad rates during government control in the hands of the president.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
War Risk Insurance

Washington - The House passed the Senate resolution extending from February 12 to next April, the time limit within which soldiers and sail ors may file diplcations for war risk insurance.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Allied Credits Huoe.

Washington. - Allied credits ha, been increased $4,6S4, 100000 by
 loan of $155, ,00o,OO0 to France. I'll finds will be spent largely in tn country for military supplies.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
U. Boats Beino Beaten

Washington. = Secretary Danie said the United States and the ali, were winning the fight against Ge many's submarines. We are havir our ups and downs," he said, but u fight is being won."
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Bonds To Be Approved

New York.-Approval of the Fed eral Reserve Board will be require| for issues of securities hereafter to bl listed on the New York Stock E3 change.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

There is a difference of opinion as to the war work Those who have be- come critics, especially in congress- as- sert with a great deal of insiStence that criticism of various features of war preparation and the manner In which the war work is being conduct ed will be beneficial in the end. They claim that only when mistakes are publicly pointed out will remedies be applied. Moreover, they assert that incompetent men in positions of impor- tance will not be removed and others selected unless their mistakes and faults are brought to notice in such a public way as to insure demand for a change.
 Those who deplore criticism insist that 1t can do no good and will do much harm that it will give aid to the Germans and dishearten the allies by showing that this country is not united ly behind the administration in the great war Whatever may be the claims of the critics and those who would avoid critical discussion, the ball has now been opened and it is quite likely that from this time for ward both houses of congress will in- dulge in political debates and that criticism of the conduct of the war will naturally become part of such discussions.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Admiral Sims in Rome

Rome.-Vice Admiral William s. Sims, commander of the American de- stroyer squadron in European waters, has arrived in Rome.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15
Food Warehouse Burns.

Paterson, N. J.-Fire destroyed the storage warehouse of the Great East ern Food Company, with a loss esti- mated at $100,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

The two window glass plants ope- rating in Fort Smith will suspend ope- ration for the season on March 16 The order comes from the National Association of Window Glass Manu- faeturers, which regulates the open ing and closing of the plants. The closing is 30 days earlier than usual and was suggested by the National Fuel Administration in the interests of fuel conservation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

Transcript was filed in the Supreme others versus J. R. Wayne ct al, com missioners of Road Improvement Dis trict No. 2 in Pulaski county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

A negro prisoner escaped from constable st England few days ago, and in order to speed up, he threw off his coat and shoes. When cap tured he was almost frozen.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

Japanese Eggs On Sale. Chieago.-Eggs laid in Japan are on sale in Chicago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

E. H. Shinn, deputy superintendent of public instruction, who has been signed to other educational work for several weeks, resumed his duties in the office of the Department of edu- cation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

When most of the schools in Pike county were closed on account of the snow the directors of the Blackville scnool district made drag and with it cleared the roads of snow. They then arranged a plan by which resi- dents of the district took turn about in hauling the children to school
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

Gordon Huffmaster special attor- ney for the collection of inheritance taxes, turned in to the state treasury $5,039.3S, which was collected from the estate of F. w. Mullins of Miller county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

The Fort Smith Spelter Company's smelter at South Fort Smith began operations with three blocks. The plant closed November 6 and a short time ago one block was placed in ope- ration,
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

Chief Justice E. A. McCulloch granted writ of error for the Mackay Telegraph Company to the Supreme Court of the United States in the case involving the right of the city of Little Rock to place tax of 50 cents "a pole for poles in the city limits on the right of way of the Chi cago, Rock Island and Pacific Rail- way.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

Seven thousand bales of cotton had been marketed at Stephens, Ouachita county, up to February i. The cotton was brought in from Ouachita, Neva- da and Columbia counties.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

was brought in from Ouachita, Neva- da and Columbia counties.
 Frank Andrews, Ben Ernest and Robert Prtritt, who live near Omaha, Baxter county, trailed a wolf to it's den, then crawled into the den, where Andrews killed the wolf with a re- volver. Before the brute was killed, Robert Pruitt lost part of his coat when the wolf caught it in it's mouth
 While standing on porch at her home at Union Grove, Mrs. Lula Kelt- ner was severely injured when the roof of the porch gave way under the weight of snow on it.
 Fruit men of Rogers report the FL berta and other budded peaches killed and regard it as doubtful if even the seeding buds are alive.
 High cost of building material and labor caused a marked reduction in building operations in Conway during the year 1917.
 The Ouachita Valley Bank of Cam den has sold more than S1,00O worth of war savings certificates and thrift stamps.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

c. l.. Hager of Walnut Ridge shipped 100 fine mules to Little Rock. The mules will be used by the govern ment at Camp Pike.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

Announcement by Governor Brough that he will refuse a pardon to Sam uel Crockett Sims of Hazen, Ark, means that the former state senator must begin serving his one-year sen tence in the penitntiary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

MT. and Mrs. Riley Martin, aged S1 and 79, who have lived for many years at Myatt, in Fulton county, died recently within a few hours of each other. The deaths were caused by pneumonia
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

The Citizens Bank and Trust Com pany of Batesville is in receipt of some registered bonds sent them from the United States Treasury Depart ment at Washington. They are the first received by the bank.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

To aid in the conservation of fuel all ice plants of Little Rock and North Little Rock except one, agreed to close until March l. The one ice plant which will continue operation will supply the others with ice at cost.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

John Lanier, who lives near Leach vile, walked to Blytheville during the recent severe weather to appear be- fore the Registration Board. His feet were so badly frozen during the walk that it was found necessary to ampu- tate both of them.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

The Fourth Arkansas Regiment, now being formed, will not see Euro pean service, according to informa- tion reaching Little Rock from Wash ington.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

Officers of the Fourth Regiment are elated over the news from Washing ton that the regiment will be taken in- to federal service as soon as the mini mum of 1,500 men has been secured, and it is believed that this will mean an early mobilization.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-02-15

The coal famine has been relieved in Para gould by the arrival of several cars Wood is being more extensive ly used than ever before, there being a constant line of wagons and sleds engaged in the wood business.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-19
SEVENTEEN men GO
TO CAMP DODGE
MEN WILL LEAVE EARLY THURS.
DAY MORNING, JUNE 9th,
VIA /. C. r. II.
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETS
Work OF Scanning Questionnaires OF
Registrants in Deferred Classes
Is Begun.

Orders were received by the Local
Exemption Board Tuesday morning
to entrain seventeen men from Della
ware county via the Illinois Central
for Camp Dodge on the morning Of
June 27th. The men will assemble
at the court house on the afternoon
OF June 26th, and will then be formal
" inducted into the service of the
country. On Thursday morning, at
6:42, the men will board the train
for the cantonment to begin training
for the army Following are the men
who will leave for Camp Dodge next
Thursday morning:
1884 Chas. e. Brady, Denver, Colo.
836- Gregor F. Melchert, New Vienna
839 Ernest McMonigal, Edgewood.
saw. Byron Robinson, Dundee.
843-Wm. G. Erbe, Earlville.
85O-John c. Rosekrans, Dundee.
85I--Bert NJ. Robinson, Manchester.
853-Bernie w. Nagel, Earlville.
854-Geo. w. Webber, Manchester.
856-Archie r. Shearer, Hopkinton.
865- Vincent F. McEnany, Ryan.
s67-Ali Girardier, Hopkinton.
S74-Frank Odell, jr., Coggon.
S9O-Elmer A. Kurt, Monticello. I.
sos Elmer Carradus, Masonville.
9O6 John ]. MCGUIRE, Coggon.
9OS Thomas L. Joseph, Hopkinton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-19
SECRETARY PHENIC|E
Resigns POSITION
NOTIFIES CLUB THAT HE HAS EN-.
LISTED IN THE NAVY. WILL
LEAVE SOON.
THE FOURTH IN MANCHESTER
Speaker Of the Day Is Noted English
Officer. Other Arrangements Be-
ing Made for Celebration.

H. w. Phenicie, secretary OF the
Manchester Commercial club for more
than a year, rendered his resignation
to the club at the regular meeting
Monday night Mr.. Phenicie has en-
listed in the United States navy, and
expects to be called to the col0rs at
any time. He has passed success
fully several examinations for po-
sition of ensign in the navy, and af-
ter several months of practical train
ing he will receive his commission Of
ensign. During the time that Mr..
Phenicie has been secretary Of the
Commercial club he has worked hard
for the interests of the club and Man
chester in general. He has taken an
unusual interest in all patriotic ac-
tivities, and is now about to enter the
service OF the government. Manches-
ter will temporarily lose faithful
and conscientious worker, red-blood-
ed American, who will give good ac-
count of himself wherever placed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-19
NOTICE

The Provost Marshal has requested
all Legal Advisory Boards to recon-
mend changes in the classification OF
registrants who are now in deferred
classes. The Board of Delaware coun-
ty desires to have information con-
cerning the erroneous classification
of any registrant. Any person having
knowledge of such facts is requested
to inform the board on or before June
%, 1918 The information shall be
furnished in writing, signed by the
person or persons offering it, and
mailed to the chairman of Legal Ad-
visory Board or filed in the office of
the Local Exemption Board Each
case will be determined upon the in
formation already Of record together
with the additional facts that may be
offered and such information as the
board may procure, to the end that no
registrant shall have deferred classi-
fication unless 1t shall appear that
under the rules he is fairly entitled to
1t.
LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD,
Geo. w. Dunham, Chairman.
W. H. Norris.
Huhept Carr
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-19
PROMINENT COUPLE WE'D.
(Ryan Reporter).

Yesterday at one o'clock occurred
the marriage of George Chrystal and
Miss Hazel Hamblin. The ceremony,
a quiet and unaustentious affair, was
performed at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Hamblin
northeast of Ryan, by Rev. w. H. En-
sign of Hopkinton in the presence of
Ia few invited guests, and at its con-
|clusion the assemblage sat down to
a bountiful wedding dinner.
The bride was former teacher in
the schools of Delaware county and
proved most popular among both pu-
pills and patrons. For some time she
was employed in the post office here
and performed her duties In a careful
and painstaking manner The groom,
ia son of Mrs. Margaret Chrystal, is a
most industrious, upright and popu-
lar young farmer who has hosts of
friends. The Reporter extends con-
gratulations to the happy couple.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-19
A REALLY PATRIOTIC ACT.

Officers of the Senior class of the
Manchester high school turned over
to H. w. Phenicie, secretary of the
Manchester Commercial club, the neat
sum of $11O.49, with the request that
lit be turned over to the Delaware
County Loyalty League and used for
war relief work In years past the
Senior class Of the high school has
published an annual, which involved
considerable expense. The class voted
early in the year that such move
would be an unwise expenditure of
money and time, and then decided to
devote that money to war relief. The
Seniors are to be commended for their
spirit of patriotism, and it ought to
stimulate others to come across" as
generously as have the students who
completed their high school work last
week.