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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
NEW CLAIM SYSTEM.
Iron Mountain Takes Steps To Pre-.
 vent Much Litigation.

Little Rock, Dec. 5.-According to an announcement made by the Ar kansas railroad commission tonight the Iron Mountain has agreed to make every ticket agent in the state claim agent with authority to settle and pay for claims resulting from overchargC:.
 The Iron Mountain also is to desig- nate a claim agent for Arkansas, to have entire jurisdiction in settling al, claims for breakage or loss of freight tending, it is said, to eliminate much Of the litigation arising from such cases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
JIMINEZ INSTALLED.
WatchfuI Waiting Is Successful in
 SantO Domingo.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The seating of General Jiminez in the presidential chair of Santo Domingo took place to- day in the capital city, according to official dispatches to the state de- partment.
 "Watchful waiting has won there also" remarked Secretary Bryan when he announced the result of the election proceedings, which had beeri supervised by agents of the state de- partment. Asked whether the American force there would be immediately with drawn, he replied, Not precipitate- ly."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
May Unload Truck Monday.

Fire Chief Breiner received tele- gram yesterday, announcing that Englneer Barnetson of the American LaFrance company was en route from Albuquerque, N. M., to Pine Bluff to unload, set up, test and turn over to the city the new fire fighting appara- tus. MT. Barnetson is expected here tonight, and may unload the big ma chine Monday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
Land Mark Baptsists Meet.

Texarkana, Dec. 5.-The regular annual meeting of the General As- sociation of Baptist churches of America, better known as Land Mark Baptists, will be held in the West Side city hall in this city, December 8, 9 and 10. Rev. A. B. Selman and other resident members have com pleted arrangements for entertaining the visitors. About 100 delegates are expected from Southern and Western states.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
CrOssett q. F. s. Elects.

Crossett, Dec. 5.-The local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star elected and installed the following officers for the next year: Worthy patron, w. l.. Wozencraft; worthy matron, Miss Maggie Calhoun; associate matron, Mrs. E. M. Scales; cOnductress, Mrs Uley Welsh: associate conductress, Mrs. Joe Barnett; secretary, Miss Car rig Calhoun; treasurer, Mrs. w. KOOnce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
MUNICIPAL DANCES
 PROVE SUCCESSFUL
censequently, Dancing School Will Re Opened This Week By
 Chicago Authorities.

Chlcsgo, Dec 5.-Municipal dances, lnaugurate'i this week, have been 80 successful, it is declared, that a uanclng school will be opened next week and operated under the direc- Ion Of the municipal dance hall com aittee. Competent instructors will " employed to teach all the neWesI dances.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
SITUATION IN EAST.
Petrograd Reports Several Stubborn
 Engagements.

Petrograd, Dec. 5.-The following official statement was issued today from the headquarters of the Russian general staff:
 ''On the left bank of the Vistula on December several stubborn engage ments were fought from the front from 1.-Two to Lowicz, and also toward Lodz at DettrokOw.
 '""The situation on the other front is unchanged"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
REST IN HUGHES CASE. Will Begin at Walnut Ridge Tomorrow.

Walnut Ridge, Dec. 5.-At o'clock tonight both sides rested in the case of the state against Dr. J. c. Hughes. for killing of I. J. Bagley. Arguments hv counsel will be made Monday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
Casas Grande Threatened,

Fl Paso, Texas, Dec 5ySGen, Manuel, qcilo.. militrry commandSf ot the Casas Grande district, has ap- pealed. to Gen. Thomas Ormelas at .Juarez for endorsements, as the towr of Casas Grande is threatened by 300 Colorado" troops under the command of Gen. Jose SalaZar and Emilio Campo, who are reported a few miles from Casas Grande.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
WILL ISSUE BONDS.
Rock Island Files Application to Put
 Out $3,5O0, 900 Issue.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 5.-Appli- cation for authority to issue $3,500,- % first and refunding gold bonds has been flied by the Chicago, Rock Isl- and & Pacific railroad. It is propos- ed to use $2,500.O for payment on property and for general improve ment purposes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
ENurteen Sailors Drown.

Glasgow, Dec. 5.-Fourteen persons were drowned by the foundering of the Norwegian steamer Waterloo off the Lizard before daylight this morning. Only three of the crew were saved,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
Schooner Sinks; Two Drown.

Newport News, Va, Dec. 5.-Two men were drowned and d third had a narrow escape when the schooner William Donnelly of Baltimore, foundered today off 1'homble Shoals in ChespaeKc bay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
Powell General Agent.

Little Rock, Dec. 5.-W. V. Powell of this city has been appointed gen. eral agent of the freight department of the Cotton Belt, position recent ly created.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06

A-North of Arras, where Germans are reported to have become very active with artillery fire. B-120,000 Germans reported to be conducting a hot assault in a desperate attempt to cut a way through Allied lines. C. Dixmude. where German front is said to have begun a general retirement. D-Armientieres which has been sub
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06
Cardinal di Pietro Dies.

London, Dec. 15.-Cardinal Angelo nj pietro, doyan of the sacred college, died this morning. according to 2 dispatch from Rome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06

jected to severe German lombard ment. E-Courtrai, which has been turned into a hospital city, where s.,
 900 of the wounded have been unable to9 secure proper accommodations. F. -Bethune, a target for German bombardment. G--Section between Bethune and Lens, where Fernch re- port victories. f
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06

attorney Dan Taylor left last night .o ,of Helena to make addresses at the ~ nemorlal exercises today of the Hele- na Elks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-06

fContipued on ps ge s.l
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Pistol Toter" Fined $50.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Diaz, April 13.-Mose Blas- singame, a young negro about IT years old, who lives on the Phillips farm one mile east of here, was arrested Sunday after noon by Deputy Constable Will Mover and Deputy Sheriff Crom- well West, charged with carry ing pistol and Sabbath break ing. The negro, in company with a crowd of other negroes, was walking up the Iron Noun tain tracks, just south of town, and thinking perhaps he could make an impression that he was a bad man, pulled his gun( a Saturday night and cloudy kind) and fired it in the air. The af- fair,yWas witnessed by Deputy Mover, but the negro escaped to his home, where he was later arrested by Deputies Mover and West. He was tried before Jus tice of the Peace John R. Loftin Sr., at Newport Monday morn ing and given a fine of $50 and the cost, which was paid by the boys father.
 This should be a lesson to all young boys who are making it a practice to carry pistols and from the noise after dark every night, it seems as if there are a good many pistol toters" in this neighborhood.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
State Convention of Sons of
 Confederate Veterans.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, April 13.-Few I, presentatives of the Sons of Confederate Veterans of Arkan- sas will this year make the trip to the Jacksonville Reunion, but the leaders in the state organi- zation have already planned a state convention before the end of May, at which time the officers for the state will be chosen, and work commenced on the new year. It is the intention of the leaders to put 50 camps of Sons in the state next year, and thus be in a position to do some dic- tating when it comes time to se- lect new national officers.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Annual Parish Meeting.

The congregation of St. Paul's church met last night and trans acted such business as usually comes before the body in a very prompt and creditable way. Re- ports were received from every officer of the church and from the officers of the organizations connected with the church, showing the work to be in most excellent condition in every way and we'll supported. A vestry, ! consisting of Messrs. w. A. Bill ingsley, c. A. Hillhouse. c. E. Carroll, Ira J. Mack, B. l.. Wat son and Chas. R. Hite were e. lected to serve for the fiscal year 1914-15.
 It was voted that the delegates to the Diocesan Council be in structed to invite the 1915 meeting of that body to New port, and Messrs. Carroll, Walk CT and Gustave Jones were e. lected delegates. A committee, composed of MT. Tom Gregg, Miss Kate Harder, Mrs. T. J. Watson and Col. l.. Minor was appointed by the Rector to com pile the history of St. PauIs church.
 Thanks were extended Miss Lou Minor and others for their unselish help in the dispatch Of the clerical work of the Parish, and the meeting adjourned with the benediction of the pastor. An informal reception at the Rectory during the evening was greatly appreciated social ad- dition to Easter Monday as- sembly.
 A happy conclusion was the serving of delicious refreshments of salad, sandwiches and cocee by the ladies of the church.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Last Act Repealed Old.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, April 14.-Attor- .ney General Moose in an official opinion holds that the act of 1909, with reference to the fil- ing of statements of campaign expenses, is repealed by the act of 1913. The later act requires candidates for county and town ship offices to file such state ment with the county clerk, for town offices with the city clerk or recorder, and for state and dis trict offices with the Secretary of State, within thirty days after the primary election.
 Our courts have many times held," says the attorney general, that the former acts of the leg islature are repealed by subse- Uuent acts which cover the whole subject matter contained in the former act, although no reference may be made by the subsequent act to the former"
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
To Rebuild Rice Mill.

Harrisburg, April 13.-The owners of the Weiner rice mill, destroyed by fire last week, have announced that the mill will be rebuilt in time to mill this years crop of rice. The boilers were not affected by the fire, as they were several feet from the building. The engine room was nearest it, and there was very little timber in the engine room to make a fire. It is thought that the engine will be easily re- paired. The plant has $70,000 insurance.
 It is estimated that there was about S25,000 worth of rice ir the mill at the time it was burn ed. Workmen are now engaged in saving rice.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Kirby Files
 Contest Papers
Before State Committee Which
 Is Said To Stand Clarke 15, Kirby 10.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, April 14.-The Democratic committee convened here this morning in the Cham Der of Commerce in response to the call of Chairman A. J. Walls | of Lonoke who presided.
 Justice w. F. Kirby filed con- test against the certifcation of the nomination of Senator James P. Clarke upon the face of the returns, asking that he be de- clared the nominee of the Demo- cratic party for United States Senator.
 A committee of five was ap- pointed to tabulate the returns and report to the full committee this afternoon. The state com 1nittee apparently stands 15 for Clarke and 10 for Kirby on a test vote.
 The notice of contest was pre- pared Monday by Judge Kirby in conference with his legal advis- CTS, H. s. Powell of Camden and Frank Pace of Little Rock. It had been intended to file the mo- tice yesterday, but late last night 1t was decided to postpone this act.
 Judge Kirby has headquarters on the parlor floor of the New Capital hotel and Senator Clarke has headquarters on the parlor floor of the Hotel Marion. Both headquarters were filled with politicians from all parts of the state.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Work On Capital Grounds.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, April 14.-Work
 is progressing rapidly on the
 grounds of th~ state capitol. The grading will be completed i in few weeks, and the laying of the concrete walks will be con-
 menced. The contract has been awarded to Petit & Galloway to install twenty-four hydrants on the grounds for the purpose of
 supplying water. A contract has been awarded to the Arkan- sas Electric Construction Go. for twelve standards, with five
 lights each, of 50-candle power,
 to be distributed about the
 grounds. The greater part of the grounds will be covered with
 turf, with a few ornamental
 shrubs. The contract has been
 let for $1,000 for the removal of the Confederate monuments to their new locations, the Soldiers monument at the head of 5th street, and the woman's monu- ment at the head of 4th street.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Porter Proved To Be Thief.

Lowery Clark, a negro porter for the past seven weeks at Heinemann's store, was discov- cred to be thief Saturday night, when attempting to carry from the store one coat and half dozen suits of underwear.
 The discovery was made by Ed Sprigg, Harry Brandenburg and Miss Ard, who soon had the boy trapped and he was locked up in the county jail. His thievery had been going on for some time, for he had taken tobacco, silk hose, soap, harness and other articles valued at $150.
 Portions of the stolen goods were found at the store of Will Sones, a negro named Stephens house, Charley Yandels and Ed Hopper's warrants for all four of whom were issued on the charge of concealing stolen prop erty. The arrests were made by Constable Woods and all four gave bond for their appearance.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Arrested 10 Out of 13.

Sheriff J. F. McCuistion re- turned Tuesday afternoon from Richwoods Township, where he went Monday morning, accom- panied by Willis Compton with 13 warrants of arrest against the men who are alleged to have taken Earl Compton from his home on the night of April l and whipped him with hickory switches.
 Sheriff McCuistion located ten of the men and served the warrants, which call for a hear ing before Esquire H. c. Nuckolls Wednesday.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
George A. Hillhouse was

passenger to Swifton this morn ing,
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
NEW CITY \ ADMINISTRATION
Takes Oath Of Office And Mayor Hubby Announces Ap-
 pOintments.

The old administration head ed by Mayor Paul retired Mon- day night after brief session in A,which current accounts were al- lowed and the new officials, Aheaded by Mayor A. T. Hubby U were sw )rn in. About thirty citizens were present to witness the ceremony and introduction into office of the recently elected officials.
 \ Mayor Hubby made a few brief kremarks as to the purposes of his administration and gave direc- tions to the police officers as to law enforcement urging them to do their full duty and promising the support of his office.
 t City Marshal Gus c. Martin was appointed chief of police, ". c. McDougal as special officer and James Payne as night off, cer, J. A. Baird was re-appointed taller and hose cart driver and the position of helper or aide, formerly held by Willis Compton, was dispensed with in the inter- est of economy. All the mayors appointments were confirmed by the new council, consisting of J. R. Loftin, Jr., and c. R. Pate from the First Ward and Dr. E. A4s--Watson and o. I. Hubert from the Second Ward.
 John w. Stayton, who was city attorney under the old ad- ministration, was reelected by unanimous vote of the council, ! his legal services having been very capable and satisfactory to the clCy.
 A significant and propitious start for the new administration Yin the improvement and beauti- flying of our city was the intro duction and passage of an ordin- ance creating an improvement district for the purpose of paw ing Walnut street from Third street to Remmel avenue. This ordinance is published in another column of this issue.
 The new city officials are: A. T. Hubby, mayor; Gus c. Mar tin, marshal; B. G. Graham, re- corder and Garland Hurt, treas Gurer.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
For Sale.

One 40-hp. stationery engine, one 50-hp. boiler, one double saw-rig, one swing cutoff saw frame, one overhead log turner, one gang edger. Will sell cheap and make terms. Muirhead Shingle Co.,, Weldon, Ark.
 8d6wtf.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Card of Thanks.

The Independent is requested to express the thanks and sin cere appreciation of Mrs. R. w. Anderson and family for the kindness and sympathy of friends extended them in their recent bereavement, the loss of husband and father.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Fresh Car of Bananas.

J. B. Heard, the banana man, has a fresh car of ripe banan- as and if you want real nice, ripe bananas, see him on the Iron Mountain tracks, opposite Wolff -GoIdman's, where he has his car. dtf,
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14

Governor Haskell'' McHaie is up from Bald Knob on business and meeting his friends.
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
SIL0S FOR
 STOCK RAISERS
Prominent Jackson County Far mers In Buying Silos Show
 Tendency to Stock Raising.

l That the South is the national stock raising section of our coun try, because stock can be ham, dled cheaper here than in any portion of the North and thus at better profits, has for several years been contended by many economists and stock raisers. l That stock raising is more profitable to our farmers than cotton growing has long been recognized by some of our best, most practical and successful farmers and these men are in- terested in silos, because they furnish cheap feed and increase profits. To show what an ad- vanced stand our county is talk ing in this line, it is only neces- sary to state that last week ten silos were sold in this county.
 The Thomas l.. Cox Company of Little Rock have sold silos, varying in capacity from 85 to 200 tons and in price from $25O to $400, to the following Jack son countyans: Dr. l.. E. Willis, Bloch, Lyons & Keel, 2; J. W. Lindley, T. s. Stephens, w. A. Bowman, Marvin Hare, w. c. c. Wilson, Forrest Bleakley and George R. Hays.
 H. M. Cottrell, agricultural commissioner of the Rock Island lines, is authority for the state ment that there is nearly a bill lion dollars of waste each year by the neglect of silage for feed. He says that 50 per cent of the feed value of corn is contained in the kernels and 40 per cent lin the stalk and leaves. Of this l 40 per cent at least 90 per cent he says, is lost by not having silos in which to keep it for the winter. He says further: Corn makes the best silage; :; Kaffir corn, Milo and sorghum follow, their value being in the order mentioned. Broom corn, after brush has been harvested is used successfully around Lib- eral, Kansas. Green pea vines and husks and cobs from the canning factories make good ma terial to put in the silo.
 In continuous rainy weather al- falfa, clover and other hay crops may be saved in good condition in the silo. Any solid-stemmed feed plant will make good silage if harvested at the right stage of growth. Plants with hollow stems, like green wheat and rye, make silage that is unsatisfac- tory.
 Every live stock growing dis trict in the United States needs the silo. The general use of the silo will make the high priced small farms of the corn belt prof. itable growers, as well as finish CTS of beef cattle and mutton sheep. The vast dry-farming sections of the Southwest will be as thickly settled with com fortable farms as is the North ern corn belt whenever dairying, drouth resistant forage crops and the silo is the system of farming followed, instead of grain farming. The South, with its millions of acres of cheap lands and it's short, mild winters, can make profitable speciality of beef production, whenever the silo and corn silage is generally adopted on the farms andplanta- lions !"
Newport daily independent., 1914-04-14
Do It Electrically.

See Sam Denly about the Vac- um Cleaner before doing your spring cleaning. Telephone 117.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-03-27
OBITUARY.

Mr. Edward Wayne Mcdonald died
March 20, 1914, at S:45 p. m, and was
buried March %, 1914, at 1870 a. m,
in the Oklawaha Bridge cemetery.
Edward Wayne Mcdonald was born
June 8, 1S45, at Boston, Ga. He came
to Florida in 1865 and lived here un-
til death claimed him. He was mar
ried May 8, 1866, to Mrs. Epsie Elsie
Smith, formerly Miss Herndon, of AL
ALBANIA, their marriage taking place
at Grahamville, Fla. They made their
home on the east side of the Ottawa
ha until 1908, when they moved two
miles east of Ocala, where Mr.. Nc
Donald died.
Mr. Mcdonald is survived by his
wife and one brother, Mr.. ]. c. Nc
Donald, of Boston, Ga, the only one
left surviving of a family of thirteen.
He also left six children-Mrs. c. w.
Smith, stepdaughter, Mrs. J. Fl.
Randall, Mrs. d. y. Waldron, Mrs. H.
\. Reynolds, Mr.. o. w. Mcdonald and
Mr.. A. ]. Mcdonald, all of whom are
married and living in and near Ocala.
Mr.. Mcdonald was sick for three
years. and was confined to his room
for three months. All of his children
were by his side during his last hours.
Mr. McDonald's family wish to ex-
press their thanks to all the neigh
bors and friends tina twere so kind
and helpful during his sickness and
death They also want to extend
their grateful thanks for the beautiful
floral offerings given by friends. and
especially want to thank Mrs. Candy
for the use of her invalid's chair that
gave him so much comfort during his
last days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-03-27
JURY NOT ABLE TO AGREE IN Nc
GULLY DEATH PROBE

After a lengthy discussion at the in
quest before Justice E. E. Willard to-
doy, over the body of the late Faunce
McCully, three members of the jury
held out to exonerate o. H. Wright,
the driver of the automobile, and
three remained firm, deciding that he
ought to be held for careless and
reckless driving, and responsible for
the collision In this event, it was
stated that a preliminary hearing in
the case would be necessary. The
time of the hearing was not set.
From the testimony given by the
several witnesses called, it was estao-
lished that neither the automobile
driven by o. H. Wright and the motor
cycle ridden by McCully, were max
ing an excessive rate of speed at the
time of the clash, and that both, un-
til the time of the accident, were rid
ing on their respective side of the
road. Little could be gained from the
statement of any of the Witnesses
relative to the exact position of the
machines, when the clash came, other
than that both had misjudged the
passing distance, believing that plen-
ty of room remained for 4 safe clea,
ance.
Mr.. Wright, in his testimony stated
that he was of the opinion that Mr..
McCully accidently swerved his wheel
when he was about to pass and struck
his left front wheel. throwing him IN
der the machine. He contended tina
he was keeping near the center of the
road, on the right side. and as far as
he could see, Mr. McCully was at
safe distance on the left.
Several witnesses testified to the
fact that Mr.. McCully, after the acct
dent, stated that the blame must fall
upon both himself and the auto driver,
and was, according to the substance
of his remarks, an unavoidable acct
dent.
Henry NJ McCully, the brother of
the deceased, was called to the stand
and gave what he stated was the last
statement of the unfortunate man, be-
fore he died: Make that man pay for
this"
The words seemed to have great
weight with the jury-Tuesday's Me-
tropolis.