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The Dermott news., 1918-07-04

er, and we believe that those who
entertain that opinion are just as con-
scientious and just as much entitled to
their opinion as those who do not agree
with them, and we feel that they should
have right to express that opinion
without being accused of unworthy mo-
tives in doing so. We also feel that it
is mistake to attempt to make in
termed Germans appear in the role of
either heroes or martyrs.
AS to the treatment of interned enc
my aliens in Germany, or as to the con-
fidence which interned Germans in this
country may merit, we of course have
no personal knowledge, but we have
very well defined opinions based upon
MIR. Gerard's book my Four Years in
Germany, and other publications of
unquestioned authority.
As to informed aliens in Germany not
being required to work. it has been re-
peatedly stated on undisputed author
ity that even women and children are
forced to do hard labor in Germany
many hours day at the point of a gun
or sword. We do not mean to infer
that this government should descend
to Germany's level in the matter of
treating prisoners. but to place in
termed Germans here ION their honor
is certainly going to an extreme since
German honor is thing which has
been repeatedly proven to be non-ex
istent.
Not wishing to become engaged in
any controversy. we had not intended
publishing any further communications
on the subject, but since the above was
put in type. so much interest has been
expressed and SO many inquiries re-
eeived at this office. that we will prob
ably publish the Sunnyside communica-
ton. also Mr. Wartield's last letter to
Mr.. Goodwin, etc, next week.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-04
Railroad Agents in Con-
ference.

In response to call by Superinten-
dent j. l.. Kendall, the railway agents
of the Valley Division of the Missouri
Pacific went to McGehee Sunday night
to attend meeting, the chief object of
which was to discuss matters pertain
ing to claims resulting from over.
short. and damaged freight.
There was quite large attendance
of the agents anda number of conduct
ors present, also representative of
the accounting department. Division
Agent Popkiss, formerly live stock
agent at ST. Louis. and C. M. Andrews
and J. M. Thompson. trainmasters Of
the division.
The meeting was opened with an ex-
cellent talk by Mr.. Kendall, followed
by Mr.. Andrews. Mr.. Thompson and
Mr.. Popkiss. There were also short
talks by several of the agents. includ-
ing Mr.. B. Ford of Dermott.
This gathering together of the agents
in discussion with the officials of the
division, it is believed. will result in
much benefit to the company and its
patrons as well.
The agents, being the representa-
tives of the company who come in con-
tact with practically all of the people,
and who also have more or less deal
inps with the heads of every depart-
ment of the company, are really the
point of contact between the COM
pany and its patrons, and any move TO
broaden their views and intensity their
cooperation could not do otherwise
than promote a better understanding
and more cordial relations between the
company and its patrons. resulting ben
officially for all concerned. Supt. Ken
dali is to be commended for his fore
sight and breadth of view point.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-04
A Fourth Of July Editorial
for Every Dermotter.

COPIED from Saturday Evening POST
If you had been an eyewitness you
would have seen this About fifty mer
in knee breeches and silk stockings sill
in room. by no means imposing. ir
Philadelphia it is an exceptionally no,
day, even for July the windows are
open and from a nearby livery stable
flies swarm in and bite the gentlemen s
legs; the gentlemen use their handker-
chiefs industriously. first hopping their
sweaty faces. then flashing at the flies;
they are uncomfortable and tired.
The business that detains them is
actually of rather small Importance.
For more than a month it has been
fairly certain that they are going to
declare the thirteen American Colonies
free and independent of Great Britain.
On the seventh of June they adopted
a motion appointing a committee to
draw up Declaration of independence
On the second of July. twelve states
New York not voting-passed a reso-
luton of independence. The great
question is really settled
Their business today the fourth of
July-is merely considering some YER
bal changes and taking the formal &C
ton of adopting the Declaration, which
Thomas Jefferson, chairman of the
drafting committee. has drawn up. JEFF
ferson himself said final action might
have gone over to the next day only
the members were hot, tired, pestered
by flies. anxious to finish the thing up
and get away. So the Declaration was
formally adopted on the Fourth.
If you had been an eyewitness you
would not have been particularly
thrilled. You would have been sweaty
and f1y-bitten and impatient yourself
You would have seen merely a number
of gentlemen pushing steadily on, in
considerable discomfort, with a rather
humdrum routine piece of work
which would have had no more validity
than any other scrap of paper. except
that many thousand obscure men. in
the humblest Of circumstances, toiled
and sacrificed and died to make it valid.
II those nameless thousands had
failed, the gentlemen in the Philadel-
phia hall might as we'll have whistled
against the wind as to have adopted
Mr.. jefferson Declaration. Those
nameless men had choice then that is
your choice now. If the old Declare
ton IL to remain valid in it's essence
you must push. 1t is not a dramatic
climax, but the steady, sweaty, hum
drum carry on that wins.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-04
WARN In 6
NOTICE

From the date of this notice and until SepteAiber
st 1918 all dogs within the corporate limits of the City
of Dermott Arkansas shall be substantially muzzed or
securely confined upon the premises of its owner and FIVE
days from the date hereof all dogs found running at large
within the corporate limits of said city, not securely
confined hereinabove directed shall be destroyed.
Prevalence of Rabies in our city render imperative
strict observance of this ORDER and will be strictly
enforced.
Done by order of the City Council this LIST day of
July, 1918.
Dog owners must secure license tags for their dogs
on or before the 18th day of july 1918
ABB PARRISH,
City Marslxt
The Dermott news., 1918-07-04

Mrs. f. c. Kessler entertained a
small party of friends last Thursday
afternoon in honor of her mother. Mrs.
John Gilbert of Memphis. The rooms
were beautifully decorated in the ma
tional colors. and delightful social
hour was spent at the close Of which
refreshments Of cream and waters
were served. The guestss were
Mesdames Matthews. Remley. Ken
nedy, Trussell. Singleton and Nealis.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-04
Wanted, Dredgemen

Cranesmen, Firemen and Deck
Hands. Men are advanced fast.
Colored men to load and UNI
load wood off of barges. Right
of way work, and to cut wood by
tide cord. Write to
d. T. Miller,
6-27-3t McGehee, Ark.
The Dermott news., 1918-07-04
Peas for Sale

Whiploorwill, 1917 crop. Plant
every avalsable spot to peas for
hay. While they last $3.50 per
bushel. w. C. Ross,
Dermott, Ark.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
CONFESSIONS OF a WIFE

tease when wanted you. was that
had TO stop and think OF the whole
blamed muddlo that / somehow had
gotten into.
AS I rushed out OF the hotel that
morning I was very angry. because
Raw that you did not believe In me
as any more capable of taking care
OF your money than you were your
self.
This Is what comes OF marrying
one OF those independent women /
said to myself. and-ycs. dear. for
the first time there came into my
mind the thought that Eleanor Fair
low would have trusted me with any.
thing she possessed.
IAN the while. down deep In my
heart. ! was cognizant OF the fact
that you were right. but I did not
want to own II. For while | wish
ed / had married n fool. Sometimes
I think. Margie. that n man would
rather put up with fool for n wife.
than have TO live with "A woman who
has n brain and can use IL TO put
him In the wrong.
II had pretty good day down
town with that school board commit
tee. as you know. and In an hour or
two succeeded in forgetting my an
noyance and chagrin."
Ito Bc Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
Wrong to Pay
SIC for Shoes

Dear Miss Grey: Surely the writer
who signed himself Mr.. O. w"
voiced the truth. am giad that
one man has the courage of his con
victions. Feminine styles Of the
present are a Disgrace to our sex. II
has been said that women dress 10
please the men. but I do no; believe
that any man worthy Of the name
enjoys seeing his wife. sister or
sweetheart CARRIED In the ridiculously
short dress of today.
II women honestly and sincerely
want 20 help win the war. they can
accomplish a great deal by adopting
simpler styles. IL skirts were n few
inches longer. less expensive shoes
could be worn. Any woman who.
whether she can afford IL or not.
pays $40 or ti3 for n pair OF shoes
does wrong. Brave Canadian boys
with tho army In France do not
know the taste OF coffee. They have
neither sugar nor milk for their tea.
and rarely have butter. American
soldiers are better fed. but should
the war be greatly prolonged. no one
can say what privations our own
boys will be called upon TO endure.
MRS. I. II. V.
West Summerland. u. c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23

ITO think OF n woman--espccially
who was pretty and lovable--as hav-
ing any head for business was i'm
possible.
1T never entered my muddie.head
at that time that I myself had not
been n shining light as n financier.
II was like a man who drinks. lie
always thinks he can stop when he
wants TO. | was sure that now |
was married I could save money. al
tho had never done II before. be
cause for the moment I did not care
for the things for which l spent
money before my marriage. /
thought I would never care for them
again. And when you asked me for
an allowance was not only shocked.
but hurt.
"Ail ut once seemed TO see in
you. not dear little soft. cuddling
girl who had implicit confidence In
me az her husband. but kind OF
hard school teaching woman who
was determined 10 have her share
OF the spoils.
FOR minute--ycs. for longer
than that. much longer-I said TO
myself. 4 have made mistake: l
ought not have married. and / let
you see that ugly thought. Margic.
for which. God forgive me. for /
know now you unwittingly never did
forgive me. oh. yes, know. dear
know you did not realize that you
began TO distrust me at that time.
but you did.
II wonder II many OF the modern
men have found out. Margie. that
their wives have passed that place
in the worlds experience where they
do not meekly accept anything ana
everything M the truth. the whole
truth and nothing but the truth, just
because hubby says u.
II confess at the time OF our mar
rage I thought ! was not only to be
the head OF the home. but ] had def
mite IDEAS OF being the moving pow
or OF the entire household. | did not
stop to think of my unfitness for the
post. Indeed one of my irritations
on that morning. when ] first real
lied that marriage meant something
more than having you to love and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
How Memorial
Dan Ori0innted

Dear Miss Grey; when and wher
did the observance OF Decoration da,
originator In IL "A national holiday
MRS. w. r.. c.
Decoration day Is observed as
an occasion for decorating the
graves OF soldiers killed In the
civil war. whether in national or
private cemeteries. The custom
OF Memorial day" az II is other
wise called. originated with the
Southern states. and was copied
scatteringiy and on different
days, In some Northern states
all in the spring. for natural rea-
sons. ON n " 8. 1868. Gen. John
a. Logan. then commanderin'
chief OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic. issued an order APP
pointing May 80 OF that year for
Grand Army services in so dec
Grating graves-choosing that
day, possibly. AS being the date
of discharge OF the last Union
volunteer OF the war. The states
which observe the day have
adopted II singly. there being no
national law on the subject
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23

DICK WISHED HE HAD MAR
R1ED A FOOL.

ct was only the next day or 30.
you will remember" continued
Dicks manuscript. that we had our
first difference. and | awoke TO the
fact that you had a very stubborn
mind and a very set will OF your
own.
81 was awfully surprised when
you insisted that you should have n
say In the disposal Of your own
money. All my bringing up had
taught me that no woman should be
entrusted with money--cither hers or
anybody else's. only n man was big
enough to take care OF the family
pocketbook.
II had heard In my parents home
the jangles that came every month
over bills. and IL seemed TO me that
mother and Mollie both had only the
insane desire to get all the money
they could by any method and spend
IL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
Lemon Juice
For FreckIes
0irIsl Make beauty lotion at
homo for . few cents. Try Itl

Squeeze the juice OF two lemons
into bottle containing three
ounces OF orchard white. shake well.
and you have a quarter pint OF the
best freckle and tan lotion. and
complexion oeautifier. at very. very
small cost.
Your grocer has tho lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces OF orchard
white for q few cents. Massage
this swcetly fragrant lotion into this
face, neck, arms and hands each
day, and see how freckles and blem.
ishes disappear. and how clear. soft
and white tho skin becomes. Yes!
u n harmless
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
Fl Nations Have
Broken WITH TenfOnS

Dear Miss Grey Can you tell me
how many nations are now Mt wal
and the names OF them? Thank you
KARL.
Dear Miss Grey: Can you tell me
war with the central powers.
They are: Belgium. Japan.
Montenegro. Russia, Serbia,
China. Cuba, France. Portugal.
Rumania. Great Britain, Greece.
Italy. Liberia, Panama. San
Marine, siam, United States,
Brazil. Guatemala. Nicaragua.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
DANIELS ASKING FOR
EXTRA $4,000, 900

WASHINGTON. May 23.--Addi-
,ional requests for naval appropria-
tons during the next fiscal year. to-
falling s3o.is5.9 $50 were submitted to
congress by Secretary Daniels today.
His request included sii.ooo.ooo for
constructing and cquipping training
camps and s5.533,5oo for procuring
and testing shells.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
AUTO CRIPPLEs BOY

Harold Mitchell. s. i45e Lakeside
ave, Is In the city hospital Thurs
day, as the result OF being run down
by an auto at 3ist ave. and +. Madi-
son st. driven by A. NJ. Woodville.
e25 37th ave. N. at n. m. according
TO police report. The boys head was
badly cut and his left leg fractured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23

On Lake Washington canal. Satur-
day afternoon, University of Wash
ington students will hold annual
Junior day celebration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
SAYS TREATS HOSSES
TRAMPlE HIS LAWN

John r. Conley has accused Harry
whitney Treat. well-known ciubman.
OF allowing his horses to stroll over
the Conley lawn. in Loyal Heights
addition, injuring much the lawn ana
shrubs. In complaint filed in supe-
rlor court. Coniey asks for $500 dam
aucs~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
Not Much Faith
In EnmiLu Friend

Dear Mias Grey: My husband has
a college chum who comes 10 town
often and takes us out 10 dinner or
the theatre. With my husband 3
permission I've gone 10 the movie
with him occasionally. One day we
were speaking about saving for :
rainy day. | knew this man 20 be
a Npendthrift. and / asked him II he
did not intend 90 savc for n rainy
day also. lie said he would IL !
would 20 90 a show or dinner with
him now and then.
Now. after Nix months. I am pos
tive he has kept his word. I've
gone with him 10 a dinner or show
four times. and he In perfect sen
ti~fnnn.
But am worried over what I did.
nH did not tell my husband about
this Should tell him now l
though, I was doing good deed.
Please advise me. MRS. y. W.
Prom past experiences related
20 me by both men and women
havo not much faith In the
family friend" Tho man may
be sincere In his friendship. or
he may not be. At any rate.
you can IN afford TO do anything
which win blight or destroy the
happiness OF your home. ] think
you should talk the matter over
with your husband and arrange
90 entertain tho man In your
home after this. when your hus
band can he present While you
were perfectly honest when you
made the promise. ~ was very
delicate matter and might be
construed In some other manner
BY the man. should he prove 10
be n false friend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Cynthia Crey's :
LETTERS /
More Hints on
FghtinD' Fieds


Dear Miss Grey: The following In
formation In taken from the May
bulletin OF the Western Washington
Experiment station. at Puynllnp,
and I hope II Will help an inquirer
In your paper 60 rid his place OF
flens.
THE flcas lay brown. oval eggs IN
any manner OF filth or dust In the
nest boxes. floor cracks or other
quiet nook. Incubation requires
from six 10 ~ days. the result be
ing worm.like larvae. In about IL
days the larvae weave tough brown
cocoona and take "a rest Of a couple
81 weeks. The adult fleas emerge
from the cocoon with sir legs ana
an appetite. and IN passing, u may
well be snid that the first sign OF
flea lnfestntlon will be- noticed by the
person In charge being attacked
Pleas. as well as mites. are blood
sucking insects.
Treatment: Crude carbolic acid.
or full strength Of any well known
commercial disinfectant as zenoleum.
applied TO every particle OF wood
even huhpcftfd oi MAI p"flhb twas :"
effective. Concentrated lye lone IL
ounce can 90 gallons OF water Is
the cheapest effcctual solution used
at this station. Use AN old broom or
brush. and give special attention TO
cracks scarcely noticeable, hidden
joints Of wood and rough surfaces.
may add that the source OF the
trouble IL in the hen house. as fleas
live indefinitely II they have never
eaten anything. BE sure 10 clean
out the dirt and rubbish before ap
plying your diHlnfectant.
MRS. II. J. X.
Thanks for the above informa'
ton hope none Of the readers
will need II. but suggest that
they clip II out in case they do.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
Al KILLED IN RAID

LONDON. May 23.-The total cas-.
ualtics in Sundays air raid over
southeastern England were a killed
and 179 injured. II was officially an
nounced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-23
FALLS 80 STORIES

NEW YORK, May 23.-Fredcrick
Nickels. 30, OF Brooklyn. was killed
in n s2-story plunge down an elevat
or shaft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

feeders, $9. .l0Q1S; cows and heifers. H.l5 a14. 10; calves, SSG14
 Sheep: Receipts 900; market, firm sheep, S12@16 15; lambs, s20 50.
 St Louis. May 17.-Hogs: Receipts $500; market, higher; lights. sl7 .45Ql7 .60 pigs, SIG. 50a17. .25; mixed and butchers, ST 20a r 50: good heavy, s17. 25@i7 50; bulk, s172O d17. .55.
 Cattle; Receipts, 900; market, strong; native beef steers, s11 50d17 50; yearling steers and heifers, 8 .50G15 50; cows. s750 912.50; stockers and feeders, $S.50Gd2; fair to prime southern beef steers, S10d15 50; beef cows and heifefN. ssa13 .50; southern yearling steers and heifers, s7.50Q10; na- tive calves, S.75015.50
 Sheep: Receipts, 400; market. steady lambs, S15G16. 50 ewes, sl6@17; wethers $l6 .50@17; canners and choppers, s6.501 $50.
 Kansas City, May 17.-Hogs: Receipts, 5000; market. steady; bulk, s17. 10d17 40; heavy, s17@17. 20; packers and butchers, $17. lOq17 35; light, $17 1091S. 45; pigs, SIT 25 G1S.
 Cattle: Receipts, 1000; market. higher; prime fed steers, s17G17.75; dressed beef steers, s1550@16.75; southern steers, $l1 6pl5; cows, $Sn15; hefers. $10@15. 9; stock CTS and feeders, $9 .5O@15. 90; bulls, sl0Q15; calves, ss913.
 Sheep Receipts, 5000; lambs. s16a1s.5o; yearlings, S14017; wethers, s1S@16. 25; ewes, $11416.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
STOCK DEALINGS
 WERE BEW|LDER|NG
Extreme Advances and De. cIines in Most Issues
 Yesterday

New York, May 1T-Confusing condi- tions accompanied today's reduced stock dealings the market recording a series of bewildering advances and declines, This uncertainty resulted mainly from further proit-taking and a renewal of short selling.
 Intimations that the banks had issued a note of warning against excessive spec ulation excited some misgivngs, but so far as could be learned no undue dis crimination was shown against indus trial collateral loans.
 Bears directed their energies largely against United States Steel and allied in- dustrials, uncovering many "stop loss orders during the various reversals, which ranged from ? to points. United States Steel broke almost points from its best and closed at 11O5s a net loss of 1A.
 Marines were at all times the note worthy exceptions to the widespread ir- regularity. The preferred made an ex- treme gain of ' points, the common 514 and the per cent bonds rose 41s
 Other elements of strength. few of which were retained in the final setback, included some of the high-grade rails, motors. oils, Sumatra Tobacco, Peoples Gas and American and Continental Cans.
 The strength of neutral exchange, pa.- ticularly Dutch and, Swiss remittances, reflected trade conditions favorably to those countries.
 Bond dealings were narrow and irregu- lar, Liberty issues reacting moderately. Sales (par value) were $7,550,000.
 Old United States 2s and Panamas rose F to per cent on call. Registered $ rose $ on sales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
NEW PEACE TALK HAD ITS EFFECT ON CORN
Dips and Bulges Followed Each Other in Quick Sue
 cession All Day

Chicago. May 17-Numerous rallies due to covering by shorts nearly offset in the corn market today fresh declines which had resulted from peace talk. The market closed nervous. at the same as yesterdays finish to ssc lower, with May sl.27a. and July $l.HASQ1 .41ss. The outcome in oats varied from Mc setback to ssc advance. and in provisions from 2oc loss to a rise of 15c.
 It was a day of quick changes in the corn market, dips and bulges following each other in rapid order. At first, the House of Commons appeared to nave been augmented overnight rather than curtailed Besides, opinion temporarily predominated that present stocks of corn and the current movement would more than supply domestic neers New ertheless, shorts easily took fright, and ran for cover as often as any signs of general buying developed Indications of showery and cooler weather that might interfere with planting were largely re- sponsible for the relative timidity of the bears.
 In oats the near months were lower. but July was stubborn throughout the session. Welcome rains in Nebraska and Kansas counted somewhat toward cas- ing the market.
 Provisions sympathized with holding values. which failed to maintain an ad- vance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. May 17.--Wide changes in prices, both above and below the level of yesterdays close, were regis tered in the cotton market today. The main features of the session were con- ficting and considerable irregularity during some of the sharper fiuctua- tions, particularly around the opening The chage for the day was a net lss of 15 to 24 points.
 Around the opening call the active months were F to 22 points up, buy ing resulting from rains in the west ern belt Realizing met this initial ad- vance and caused a quick drop to a level to points under the last quo- tations of yesterday. Reports from the spot department of a better demand for the lower grades caused a covering movement among shorts and prices were lifted sharply, this time 35 to 46 points above yesterdays finals Ru- mors of the presence of submarines in American waters and the small mill takings for the week, only 120, 900 bales. according to Hester, brought about an easy feeling and the market slumped to new low levels for the day stand ing late in the session 33 to 35 points under yesterdays close Buying was again in evidence on the close which was officially toned steady.