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The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
AMERICANS CHECK
 GERMAN ATTACKS
ATTEMPT TO GO THROUGH AMERICAN LINE NEAR FOUL
 FAiL-ENEMY LOST 300
FIGHTING HAND-T0-HAND
Americans Temporarily Abandon Their Front Line and Engaged the Germans in the Open, Where the
 Sammies Proved Superior.

With the American Army in France. After another night of terrific artil- lery fire and bombardment with gas shells, the Germans continued their efforts to drive through the third line of the American positions near Apre- mont forest, northwest of Foul. They made two attacks, both of which failed.
 The enemy's casualties in the four days fighting are estimated at be- tween 300 and 400. Of this number more than 100 were killed. Although the enemy wasted fully half of i!:s specially trained shock troop battalion of 800 men, he was unable to pene- trate the American lines, which re- mained unchanged.
 Of the 36 prisoners taken by Amer tcan troops in the fighting northwest tacks in force were repulsed, with heavy casualties to the enemy, 12 have since died of their wounds. The American troops also captured two German machine guns, besides quan- tity of small arms, grenades and other war material.
 The prisoners taken belonged to the Twenty-f1fth and Sixty-fifth Landwehr units, the Sixteenth Pioneers and L4le Uhlans. The prisoners said they had had no food for two days, as the American artillery had prevented their rations from being brought up to their position. The captive Germans quickly devoured the food given them by our men.
 The enemy front lines had been de- stroyed by shell fire, and during the attack the Americans temporarily abandoned their own front line, allow cd the Germans to enter it and then forced them to engage in hand-to-hand fighting in the open, in which the American troops greatly excelled.
 This attack, which was the longest and largest scale operation conducted against the American troops since the entry of the United States into the war, has developed many deeds of individual bravery and heroism.
 A young lieutenant, whose home is just outside of Boston, with three en- listed men, attacked 19 Germans who had penetrated into one of the Ameri- can trenches. The lieutenant called on the Germans to surrender. One of them raised his pistol, as if to shoot. but the lieutenant shot him through the head, upon which the others lifted their hands high in the air and yelled "Kamarad." The lieutenant marched the prisoners into the rear of our line and then returned to the front and resumed the command of his platoon.
 Five other Americans penetrated into German dugout, where 12 of the enemy were slightly wounded They resisted surrender, but our men threw grenades into the Gugout, killing four of the Germans. The others quickly gave themselves up.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS" CAN'T HARM CHILDREN AND
 THEY LOVE IT.

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish. See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign the little stomach, liver and bowels need a cleansing at once.
 When ltstless, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom- ach-ache, diarrh9a, remember, gen. tie liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given.
 Nothing equals California Syrup of Figs" for children's ills; give tea spoonful, and in few hours all the foul waste, sour bile and fermenting food which is clogged in the bowels passes out of the system, and you have a we'll and playful child again. All children love this harmlessr deli- cious fruit laxative" and 1t never fails to effect a good inside" cleans ing. Directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bottle.
 Keep it handy in your home. A little given today saves a sick child tomor- row, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for bottle of California Syrup of Figs" then see that it Is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
REFUSES TO ISSUE RESTRAINING ORDER TO PREVENT COL
 LECTION OF TAXES.
DECISION OF JUDGE TRIEBER
tJnless Taxes Are Paid at Marion Vixen Due Bridge Company Will
 Be Compelled to Pay S2,80o in
 Penalties h Addition to Taxes.
Little Rock.

Judge J. B. Thompson and Sheriff Ed Monroe of Crittenden county, ae- eompanied by R. V. Wheeler and Hugh Haden, attorneys of Marion, was in Little Rock contesting an application filed in federal court by the Harahan Bridge for a restraining order to pre- vent the collection of taxes. the pay uaent of which expired throughout the state last week. The bridge company claimed that the assessment was un- equitable and unfair. After hearing 6he arguments Judge Trieber denied She application. Unless the taxes were paid at Marion when due the bridge company will be compelled to pay s2,- $50 fn penalties in addition to the taxes assessed against the property.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Would Corner Pearls,

Paris.-Nearly SEQ 100000 worth of pearls have been sold in Germany through agents in Switzerland of Pa risian jewellers, according to a Gene va dispatch to the Petit Journal. Tbe Germans sought and. but for the ac- ton of the French judicial authorities, would have succeeded in cornering the Paris and London market in pearls after the war The clandestine trading. the dispatch adds. has been going on unhindered since early in 1915.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

London South of Armentieres, according to the evening papers, the enemy having forced a crossing over the Lave and Lys rivers, has develop ed an attack which may be dangerous. He is pushing generally westward The capture of Meryille represents an advance of about seven miles over fiat country and under normal conditions would not be serious. but to the north the British are holding a comparative ly narrow strip between their front and the coast, which contains very Therefore an advance of several miles there is much more serious than twice that distance further south.
 The evening papers declare that the British army has again reached definite crisis and the present situa- tion is undoubtedly unpleasant.
 General Haig's Report.
 Field Marshal Haig's report from headquarters in France says:
 Strong pressure has been main tained by the enemy all day south and southwest of BailleI. Constant at tacks in great force were made in this area and are continuing.
 Our troops have been pushed back slowly in continuous fighting to positions in the neighborhoed of the Bailleil railroad where they are heay- fly engaged with the enemy.
 Sharp fighting occurred also ou other parts of the battle front north of La Bassee canal and the enemy made slight progress between the Lave and Clarence rivers.
 At other points our positions have been maintained On the remainder of the British front the position is unchanged.
 More than no German divisions so far have been engaged since the morning of March 21 and more than 40 of them have been thrown into the battle two or three times"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
May Penalize Lynching.

Washington. A bill to prevent Iynchings by imposing a penalty Of from s5,000 to S10,000 on counties ia which they take place was introduced by Representative Dyer Of Missouri. It would provide drastic penalties for county or municipal offices who fail to make efforts to prevent lynchings and for prosecutors who fail to prosecute lynching cases.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

London.-A definite crisis has again been reached, Maj. Gen. F. B. Maurice, chief director of mili tary operations at the War Office, declared. "The situation is un- pleasant" he said. The enemy x is within a short distance of Bail leul, which is an important rail way center for feeding our Mes sines-Wystchaete front. He is al so advancing in the direction of < Hazzebrouck, which is an import \ ant railway center"
 General Maurice said, however. that the Germans are advancing on flat country and have not yet + gained any dominating position. Seventeen enemy divisions have been engaged up to the present and the enemy has lost very heav- fly.
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The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Russian shina Seized.

A Pacific Port.-Three Russian ships, the Mini Noggorod. Tula and Kishinev, were taken over here by the United States Shipping Board. They have a dead weight cargo capacity for 12000 tons. They have been loading here with supplies intended for Rus sian Pacific ports.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Puioari5ns Not Aidino.

Washington.-A report to the State Department from American Consul General Murphy at Sofia, declared that no Bulgarian troops were moved to the Western front for the big Ger man offensive. It had been said that Bulgarians were fighting in the wes, alongside Germans and Austrians.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The recent purchase of POO addi- tional head of registered Herefords by E. W. Gates of Crossett makes MT. Gates the largest cattle raiser in Aris. ansas, according to J. H, Mcleod. agent in animal husbandry of the Uni versity of Arkansas Extension Divi- sion. He now has 400 head of reg istered Herefords on his ranch near Crossett.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Not To Be Officers.

Washington. There will be no graduates from tie third and subse- quent officers training camps and the men given training will go back in;o their organizations as privates and noncommissioned officers to await commissions as their services are needed
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
 Sedition BiIl Daseed.

Washington. The sedition bill prohibiting under penalties of 20 years Imprisonment and s10.000 fine. language or acts of disloyalty or oh. struction of the army draft and Lib
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Bio British Ship Sunk.

New ork = The big British steam ship Minnetonka, 13,51S tons gross register, and formerly in the New York-London passenger trade for the Atlantic Transport Line, was sunk by German submarine in the Mediter- ranean during February, the Maritime Register reports.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Attorney General John D. Arbuckle was served with a summons to appear 7n the United States District Court at Leayenworth. Kan, where an injunc- ton proceedings will be taken to pre- rent the collection of back taxes from elle Iron Mountain railroad, as seughr su suit filed by the attorney general zn the Pulaski Chancery Court.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

During the Liberty loan parade at Hope the marchers killed two birds with one stone by shouting. Pave the streets" as they marched along dods- ing mud holes. There is a healthy movement on at Hope now to ger street paving.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
 Feeling Against Japan.

Washington. = Charges that Ger man language newspapers in the Unit ed States had 5.ied 10 stir up i'll feel .ng between this country and Japan were made before the Senate commit tee Investigating the German-Ameri- can Alliance by Prof E E. Sperry of Syracuse University.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

County Judge George Appleby of Fayetteville has authorized the crea. tion of the north-south road improve ment district, which contemplates the building of road from Fayetteville to Goshen and from Fayetteville Q WinSlow. The road, which will be a. link in the Jefferson Highway, will be A miles long and will cost S165.- 900.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Orchards around Siloam Springs are in full bloom and heavy set with fruit. Most of the orchards have been sprayed and are in fine condition. If no freeze occurs the apple crop will be the largest in the history of the county
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Indian Revolt Serious.

Reno.-Arthur M. Allen, special agent of the Department of Jus soe. telegraphed William B. Woodburn, federal district attorney for Nevada, that the threatened uprising of Piute Goshute and Shoshone Indians, in eastern Nevada, has assumed so se- rious an aspect that troops may be- needed at any moment.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Long Quest.

'Mrs. Blobbins, I had an extra pair of trousers in this house."
 "So you did, Henry"
 "Yet they are nowhere to be found. Did you give them away to soHhe tramp, Mrs. Blobbins?"
 "No, indeed, Henry. I gave them to a most deserving man. He told me he years"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Wehh Bill To Wilson.

Washington Final action on the Webb export bill permitting American exporters to form combinations in ex- tending their foreign commerce, was taken by Congress and the measure went to the president.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Leave For Palestine.

New York. = Forty-one doctors, nurses, sanitarians, mechanics, phar- macists and dentists. representing the American Zionist medical unit, will leave soon for Palestine to cooperate with the Jewish administrative com mission. which is laying the founda- ton for the future Jewish state in the Holy Land
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

A. B. Quarterman, river observer at Camden. has been notified to warn res iFdents that a big raise is in sight on hurriedly getting their cattle out of the bottoms. The river has been un- usually low all winter; many timber men being unable to raft their logs .doWn the river.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Ifaiv is Iskinn Einart-

Washington. - The powerful sup port Of the United States has stiGened the resistance Of the people and sol, diers of ItH1v, King Emmanuel cabled President Wilson jn a message on the occasion of the first anniversary os the United States entrance into the war.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Pass con,mutstion Bill.

Washington. Communication of quarters for officers with dependents and serving with troops is provided n Senate bill passed by the House with minor amendments.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
usinc Leaf Hay Now.

New Iork.-The serious shortage of fodder in Germany has made It neces- 5ary to resort to leaf hay as a sub stitnte, according to German newspa- era received here.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Fort Smith Typographical Union No. 249 adopted a resolution asking the Board of Education to suppress all German studies in the public schools at once in view of the war with Ger many and the eruelties she has i'm posed upon her victims.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
 Earners ag Slackers.

Chicago. = Farmers are accused as a class of being Liberty Loan slack CTS in bulletin being mailed through out the Seventh Reserve District by the Liberty Loan Committee
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The contract for the construction of 57 miles of road in District No 3, St. Francis county. was let by the state highway department to Llewellyn & Price Williams for s9S,92750 The bridges in the district were let to Mike Kelley of Little Rock for SIP. I30-
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Applicable Anywhere.

What Kitchener said to the English landowner who questioned him, is worth remembering: "If the Germans should invade England, what uniform should I wear as member of the Home league to repel them?" asked the landowner. "The suit you wish to be buried in," answered K. of K.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The Springdale School Improve ment Association in connection with the schools gave an entertainment at the auditorium and netted s93. which will be used in buying equipment for the schools
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

GOOD HoUsEKEEPERs WONDER How they ever got along without Red Cross Ball Blue. This really wonder ful blue makes clothes winter than snow. Get the genuine Red Cross Ball Blue at your grocers.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18
Vjndictive

Vindictive. Friend-What would you like best to plant this year? Farmer-My summer visitors.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Henry Moore convicted in the Jef- ferson county court for second degree murder and sentenced to serve 15 years in the .enitentiary, filed an ap- peal in the SErSemn Court.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The strawberry fields around Sloan Springs are doing fine and set full Of berries. many as large as marbles HON It is believed they will begin tso ripen in two weeks There will be about ID carloads shipped from here. Growers are advertising for piekers.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

J. L. Bond, superintendent of pub lie instruction, has sent out notices to tse school authorities in the state to send in the dates for holding the county teachers institutes.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The Johrson County Food Dealers Association has 175.000 pounds of four w.ic- fl offers to the govern. ment at simply the invoice price to be used in this emergency.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The food and feed administrator for Franklin county reports 1,S11,900 pounds of -four returned to merchants at Ozark. Not more than half doz- en farmers in the county objected.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

sprayed and are in fine condition. If no freeze occurs the apple crop will be the largest in the history of the county.
 Fort Smith Typographical Union No. 249 adopted a resolution asking the Board of Education to suppress all German studies in the public schools at once in view of the war with Ger many and the eruelties she has i'm posed upon her victims.
 The SpringdaIe School Improve ment Association in connection with l the schools gave an entertainment at the auditorium and netted s93. which will be used in buying equipment for the schools.
 The food and feed administrator for Franklin county reports 1,811,900 | pounds of -four returned to merchants l at Ozark. Not more than a half doz- eR farmers in the county objected.
 J. L. Bond, superintendent of pub l lie instruction, has sent out notices to tse school authorities in the state to send in the dates for holding the county teachers institutes
 The Johrson County Food Dealers Association has 175,000 pounds of four w.ic- ii offers to the govern. ment at simply the invoice price to be used in this emergency.
 Henry Moore convicted in the Jef- ferson county court for second degree murder and sentenced to serve 15 years in the !:enitentiary, filed an ap- peal in the SErseme Court
 Grady Jones. proprietor of gro cery store in South Camden. has en- listed in the Arkansas Battalion of Engineers and aided in the recruiting work in Cuachita county.
 Arkadelphia again displayed her patriotism when St.06S15 was sub- scribed for the Salvation Army The eity's quota for the Salvation Army was fixed at s1.0Ga
 The Game and Fish Commissa 0n is sued an order removing restrictions >s to fishing during the closed season on all species of fish in the state except bass and trout.
 The Perry Glade, published at Per ", in Perry county, is the latest Ark snsas newspaper tf, make bid for fame and fortune. The publishers are i Kyle & Go.
 Dr. Otto Wilmington will conduct d i revival at the Baptist church at War i ren during the next two weeks. The Rev. MT. Morris will conduct the singing.
 More than 100 acres Of tomatoes have heen signed rp by the farmers around Rogers for Appleby Bros. of Fayetteville owners of a canning fac tory.
 1 The Marouette Life Insurance Com pany of Springfield, H., has filed ap- plication with the Insurance Depart ment for permit 10 enter the state i Three barns have been burned dur 1 ing the past few days in the vicinity of Asadown. It is believed the fires were of incendiary origin.
 C. NJ. Casper of Walnut Ridge, has succeeded Joe Ferguson as secretary of the State Board of Control. MT. Ferguson resigned to devote all of his time to his candidacy for state treas urer
 Miss Ruby Guthrie is serving as substitute mail carrier on Route No. 1 out of Stuttgart.
 Camden Lodge No 19, W. O. w, has decided to invest its excess funds in Liberty bonds. The Calico Rock Annual Fair Asso- citation, which was organized some months ago. has purchased nine acres of land adjoining the town and are preparing to lay it out into fair ground
 The prelinSnaries for Carroll coun-
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Examination of dog killed ar Ben eonxilie a few days ago proved it was suffering with hydrophobia The dog bit two or three other dogs before he was kisled and these dogs have beer tied up and will be killed if they de- ve1op symptoms of hvdrophobia
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Grady Jones. proprietor of a gro cery store in South Camden, has en- Engineers and aided in the recruiting work in Cuachita county.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

"A crowd raided the home of R Zap Der. a German, of Springdale, and confscated picture of the German kaiser and the late Chancellor Bis Tn6rck and byrned it. In the pictures place they hung portrait of Presi- dent wilson and American flags.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The prelinSnaries for Carroll coun- tvs part in building the Jefferson highway are about completed.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Arkadelphia again displayed her patriotism when s1.06S15 was sub- scribed for the Salvation Army. The eity's quota for the Salvation Army was fixed at s1.0Ga.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Keo will oversubscribe her quot. of the third Liberty loan. Many ne groes are investing in bonds.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The Game and Fish Commiss4 on is sued an order removing restrictions >s to fishing during the closed season on all species of fish in the state except bass and trout.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Ogden has had one of the most sue Cessfui war savings meeting in Lit tie River county. F, c. Payne, I. ". Holmes. Miss Gladys Norwood and Mrs P. H. Phillips from Ashdown spoke and the S2.100 was subscribed for war savings stamps.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

The Perry Glade, published at Per ", in Perry county, is the latest Ark ansas newspaper tt. make a bid for fame and fortune. The publishers are Kyle X, Go.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

 Price Williams for s9S,92750. The bridges in the district were let to Mike Kelley of Little Rock for SIP. I3o-
 The strawberry fields around Sloan Springs are doing fine and set full Of berries. many as large as marbles Iaow. It is believed they will begin TO ripea in two weeks. There will be about n carloads shipped from here. Growers are advertising for piekers.
 Examination of dog killed al Ben eonvilie few days ago proved it was suffering with hydrophobia. The dog bit twO or three other dogs before he was kjSled and these dogs have beer tied up and will be killed if they de- welop symptoms of hydrophobia
 "A crowd raided the home of R Zap Der. a German, of springdale, and confIscated a picture of the German kaiser and the late Chancellor Bis. Tlarck and byrned it. In the pictures place they hung a portrait of Presi- dent Wilson and American flags.
 Ogden has had one of the most sue Cessfui war savings meeting in Lit tie River county F. C. Payne, I. w Holmes. Miss Gladys Norwood and Mrs P. H. Phillips from Ashdown spoke and the s2.100 was subscribed f0r war savings stamps.
 The State Highway Commission sent cut plans for the construction of tSS miles of improved higbwa be- tween Cody and Bledsoe, in Lee coun- sx. The roaA will be Of gravel, with s bitumInous surface. and is estimat- ess to cost s180.179.
 Governor Trough honored a requisl- ts0n from the governor of Kansas for tie return of Alven Fouraker, held in custody at BerryvilIe On w-lite slave charge. Sheriff William Addie secured the requisition.
 The Lee county shipment Of 90o garments to the Commission Of Re Nes for Belgium and French children.
 W. A. Erdman of Springdale has Keen elected superintendent of the Elarksyilie schools for next year.
 The Arkansas Fruit Evaporating Company of Rogers filed a certificate with the secretary of state announc- ing that the capital stock of the com pany had been increased from s12,000 ao S5a.Oeo.
 Miss May Little of Texarkana Is -roducfing a class in surgical dress gngs at the Red Cross rooms at Asli- down
 An average of s24 has been pledg pa oy the Harrison High School stu dents in the war savings stamp cam paign-
 Governor Brough reappointed Prof. ssg. H Laney of Clarendon as a mem Der of the Boys Industrial School Boa.d.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-18

Dr. Otto Wilmington will conduct d revival at the Baptist church at War ren during the next two weeks. The Rev. MT. Morris will conduct the singing.