FORMER EMPEROR
GIVES OP GROM
Mas Released AH Officials And Offi
cers From Oath Of Fealty, Says
Berlin Telegram.
(By The Associated Press.1
Amsterdam, Nov. BO.— William
Hohenzolkm has definitely renounc
ed all future rights to the crown of
Prussia and Germany and released
»il officials and officers from the
©ath of fealty, according to the text
©f the document signed by the for
mer emperor, which is quoted in a
^telegram from Berlin.
{By The Associated Press.)
Berlin, Friday, Nov. 29.—A group
®f independent democrats, closely
Identified with the Spartacus ele
ment of Dr. Liedknecht, has seized
control of all wireless stations in
Germany and are now transmitting
propaganda and other news, the Ber
lin Tagelblatt says it is informed.
/
Sir'
(By The Associated Press.)
London, Nov. 30—Former Emper^
<or William signed his abdication at
Amerongen, Holland, yesterday, ac
cording to a dispatch to the Wolff
Bureau, at Berlin, transmitted by a
Copenhagen correspondent to the Ex
change Telegraph. The abdication
decree, according to the message,
expressed the hope that the “new
regent” will protect the German peo
ple against anarchy, starvation and
foreign supremacy. The use of the
word regent in the message is com
mented upon here as being possibly
significant.
(By The Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 30.—The State
Department is advised from the
H-gue that it is reported Admiral
Von Hintze, former head of the Ger
man navy, was in Holland to obtain
from the former kaiser the formal
proclamation of his abdication.
PRESIDENT WILL
-- . SE AX HEAD OF
U. S. DELEGATION.
Washington, Nov. T9.—The repre
sentatives of the United States at
she peace conference will be:
President Wilson.
Robert Lansing, secretary of state.
Henry White, former ambassador
to France and Italy.
E. M. House.
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, representa
tive of the American army with the
supreme war council at Versailles. |
This announcement was made to- j
night at the White House. In the ab-;
sence of any official explanation, it
was assumed that the president goes
as president of the United States, and
Shat Sp retary Lansing, Mr. White
and Colonel House and possibly al
so Genera] Bliss, will be delegates
"" with ambassadorial rank.
The president’s announcement that
he would go to France “for the pur
pose of taking part in the discussion
and settlement of the main features
of the treaty of peace,’’ said that it
was not likely that he could remain
throughout the sessions of the peace
conference and that he would be ac
companied by delegates who will sit
as the representatives of the United
States throughout the conference.’
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and 1 Ford.—Frank Johnson. 86 dl2t
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BOYS FROM JACKSON
COUNTY MAKE GOOD
RECORD AT SCHOOL.
Lee Reed, son of Z. B. Reed of this
city, this week won the gold medal
in the oratorical contest at the Moun
tain Home Baptist College. He rep
sented the Anthenians and Hellinians.
In the contest the Adelphians and
Alpha Kappas were represented- by
Alfred Hunter, son of Buddy Hunter
of near Tuckerman. While the lat
ter did not win a medal he received
a high score and many compliments.
The contest was the occasion of one
of the most enthusiastic gatherings
in the history of Mountain Home Col
lege.
Jackson county is proud of her
splendid young manhood, such as
these bright young fellows.
THAT COUNTY NURSE
IS CHARITY NURSE
IS MISTAKEN IDEA.
It is a mistaken notion that our
County Nurse is an altogether “Char
ity Nurse,” and' that to call her would
imply that you are “on Charity.” The
Red Cross Nurse never misses a
chance to do all she can for those
who are in need; but all Public
Health Nurses of the Red Cross are
equally available to those who can
and cannot pay, just as are our doc
tors. There is a fee which ranges
from ten cents to 50 cents, and some
times more if the expense of the trip
in gasoline or by rail would justify it.
Anyone who needs Mrs. Spitzer may
call her and pay this fee if so inclin
ed. She does not, however, retain the
fee. Her services are at the disposal
of the organization that employs her,
but she will give you a receipt and
turn the f£c over to the proper recipi
ent. It is not intended to “make
money” out of the Nursing Service,
but in order that it may be of widest
usefulness, this fee will enable every
one in the community who may need
her, to feel free to ask her service on
a perfectly independent basis. She
does not have time to take an indi
vidual case and give it her whole
time, but she can and will place her
skill and training at the service of
any family or physician who may
need a visiting Nurse.
WRITES FROM FRANCE.
Mr. and Mrs. John Spicer of Swif
ton have received the following let
ter from their son, John Spicer, who
is in France:
“I am getting along all right and
hope you are the same. I would love
to see you, and think I shall before
long. I like it here fine; this is a
pretty country. I have been doing
carpenter work most of the time.
How are you getting along with
the cotton crop, papa? Tell Pearl I
would like to see her. Is Harris Ful
ler in France?
I don’t know much to write, but
will send a long letter next time.
Your loving son,
Joseph J. Spicer.
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex
amination for the County of Jackson,
Arkansas, to be held at Newport, on
January 11, 1919, to fill the position
of rural carrier at Tuckerman and
Weldon and vacancies that may later
occur on rural routes from other
postoffice in the above-mentioned
county. The examination will be
open only to male citizens who are
actually domiciled in the territory of
a postoffice in the county and who
meet the other requirements set
forth in Form No. 1977. This form
and application blanks may be ob
tained from the offices mentioned
above or from the United States
Civil Service Commission at Wash
ington, D. C. Applications should be
forwarded to the Commission at
Washington at the earliest practica
ble date.
Miss Stella Wallace went to Mem
phis last Thursday for an operation,
for appendicitis. Wie are glad to
learn that the operation was success
ful and she is resting well.—Walnut
Ridge Times.
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Many Soldiers Coming \
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Home During December
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(By The Associated Pre3S.)
Washington, Nov. 30.— General
March announced today that General
Pershing has designated for early re
turn to the United States a total of
3,451 officers and 79,663 men. In
cluded in those to return are the 39th,
76th and 81st DjVMons, including
Arkansas and Mississippi National
Guard and National Army troops.
Others (comprise artillery, united
and army corps troops.
Amended casualty reports from
Pershing gives the total to November
26th. as 262,723, exclusive cf prison
ers.
The figures on prisoners were un
intelligible in the cablegram.
General March said the war depart
ment expects^to bring home in De
cember between 150,000 and 275,000
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men. He also announced revised ar- j
my estimates for the coming year
resulted in cutting the nineteen bil
lion dollars army appropriations to
less than three billions.
(By The Associated Press.)
Wa hington, Nov. 30.— General i
March corrected the erroneous im- j
pression that the 27th and 30th divis- i
ions, the latter including Tennessee
troops, had been designated for an
early return. These divisions, Gen.
March explained, have been returned
to Pershing’s command, hilt have not
yet been assigned for transportation
home.
The total number of troops desig
nated for early discharge in the
United States is given as 649,000.
Manufacture of Beer Stops
in U. S. Midnight Tonight
Washington, Nov. 30.—The brew- prohibiting brewing as a war con
ing of beer and other malt beverages servation measure decided# today to
will stop at midnight tonight through make no recommendation to the pres
it the United States. The special jdent on the suggestion that a pro
presidential committee which recom- | clamation be made in view cf the ar
mended a presidential proclamation mistice.
STOCKTON APPOINTED.
Special to Independent.
Little Rock, Nov. 30.—Hugh Stock
ton, of Batesville, has been appointed
assistant secretary to Gov. Brough.
He has been a claim agent of the
Missouri-Pacific. He is a native of
Harrison.
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DEALERS AND CONSUM
ERS MAY BUY SfGAR
ACCORDING TO NEEDS.
G. B. Irby, county food administra
tor, has received the following com
munication from Federal Food Ad
ministrator Hamp Williams:
On and after December 1st, dealers
will be permitted to purchase sugar
for their trade without Sugar Dis
tribution Certificates. This applies
to all classes.
We are sending you this informa
tion so that you may be able to in
struct your people accordingly. The
Certificates issued for December will
have no bearing upon the matter
whatever. The dealers and consum
ers of sugar may purchase accord
ing to their needs.
We are very glad to furnish you
this information, and assure you we
appreciate your co-opwration with
this department heretofore, in en
forcing the sugar distribution rules.
This repeal of the certificate plan
Joes not have any bearing upon the
four pounds distribution rule an
nounced by the Federal Food Admin
istration, and until further notice,
you will instruct your retail dealers
to limit sales for December to four
ounds per capita.
Ver truly yours,
Federal Food Administration,
Hamp Williams.
PRESIDENT WILSON
WILL ADDRESS CON
GRESS ON MONDAY.
(By The Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 30.—President
iVilson will address the new session
)f congress Monday afternoon in
stead of following the usual custom
)f delivering his address on the se
;ond day of the session.
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—A CLOTHES LESSON—|
FROM THE WAR
The war taught us to economize.
Waste and extravagance was
tabooed. In clothes, economy meant
better quality. Good clothes last
longer, look better—and, in the long
run, are most economical.
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Copyright 1918. n|
Tb« Hou*« of Kuppeoa«iaor R
Are we going to forget this lesson?
Economy in peace time is as
p> worth-while as in war-time.
Let’s keep on practicing econo
my. Let’s continue to de
|| mand the best. Buying
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jf is practicing true clothes econ
omy—before the war, during
the .war and after the war.
We sell them
Suits $20.00 to $45.00
Overcoats $22.50 to $50.00
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Germany Must Improve Condition Of
Prisoners Who Are Arriving In
Allied Lines.
(By The Associated Press.)
Amsterdam, Nov. 30.—In response
to a threat by the British armistice
commanders that hostilities will be
resumed unless the condition under
which prisoners are arriving in the
allied lines are remedied. A Berlin
telegram declares everything is be
ing done by Germany to assure the
order of return of prisoners.
The German response adds that
the regular transport of returning
prisoners is now insured. .
(By the Associated Press.)
With the Army of Occupation, Fri
day, Nov. 29.—An American who has
just returned from a trip extending
as far as Frankfort says the with
drawal of German troops is being
conducted in a most orderly manner
everywhere, despite the report to the
contrary.
(By The Associated Press.)
Paris, Friday, Nov. 29—Havas—
The first of 150,000 railway cars
which Germany must deliver to the._
allies under the terms of the armis
tice arrived at fhe frontier yesterday,
according to the Matin.
FARMERS SHOULD
PLACE THEIR OR
DERS RIGHT AWAY.
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Farm Agent Whitalcfer has sub
mitted the following correspondence
for publication for the benefit of the
public:
Newport, Ark., ~
November 29, 1918.
To All Interested In Stock Feed:
Please find below a copy of a let- ^
ter written to me by Mr. W. H. Wood
ley, Dairy Specialist-of the State of ~
Arkansas. Any who are interested'
will do well to get in touch with me.
Very truly, *.
F. H. Whitaker,
County Demonstration Agent.
Fayetteville, Arkansas,
November 15, 1918.
To County Agent:
I enclose herewith 25 copies of list
of flour mills and cotton oil mills jn
Arkansas where mill-run feeds and
cotton seed meal can likely be had.
Permit me to suggest that you re
mind' farmers who are in the market
for these feeds to place their order
early for otherwise they are likely to
have difficulty in getting them, and
owing to the scarcity, they can be
had at a cheaper price than later on.
Very truly yours,
W. H. Woodley,
Dairy Specialist.
LISTS ARE NOT HELt) UP. <
Washington, Nov. 29.—General
Pershing cabled the War Department
to day that every effort is being made
to report promptly the complete re
cord of casualties among his forces.
The message, sent in reply to an in
quiry from the department, said:
“All deaths are being reported by
cable as fast as they are received, and
the reporting of the wounded in addi
tion does not interfere with this. Due
to our troops being on the march, the
difficulties of checking casualty re
ports is increasing, but every effort
is being made promptly to obtain
complete reports of the dead and
wounded.”
IS PARDONED.
Special to Independent.
Little Rock, Nov. 30.—The govern
or has granted a pardon to Mrs. E.
V. King, of Reyno, Randolph county,
who was convicted on a charge of
selling intoxicating liquors, and sen
tenced to one year imprisonment. She
is 53 years of age, and representa
tive citizens who petitioned for clem
ency represent that she was merely
acting as an intermediary and that
there has been grave doubt as to '
her guilty knowledge of the illegal
transaction.
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