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The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
OF ESTAB-
LISHlNG COMPLETE ALIBI
Young Man of Little Rock Implicated
in Express Robbery by Confession
Of Messenger Confident of
Establishing Innocence.

Little Rock, May S.-Homer Heard,
the Little Rock young man implicated
by the confession of VIM. Airing, an
express messenger, in a sensational
robbery on the Rock Island near Little
Rock, April 8, is confident that he
will be able to establish a complete
alibi.
Dunn, the former Rock Island con
ductor also implicated by Airing, en-
phatically denies all completely in the
alleged holdup. Heard and Dunn. as
serting their own innocence, say that
Airing must be attempting to shield
someone else, and further arrests are
expected.
Heard has witnesses who will testi-
fly that he was in Little Rock or Ar
genta almost every hour of April 9,
the day of the robbery, as we'll as the
following day. Airing in his confess
sion says that he saw Heard in Hot
Springs at and o'clock on the af-
ternoon of the day of the robbery.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
ESCAPED CONVICT
CAPTURED LAST WEEK

Little Rock, May S.-Jim Franks,
with half lung shot out, is recover
ing in the penitentiary hospital. He
was serving seven year sentence
for assault to kill Rock Island brake
man. He escaped last September af-
ter serving twenty-five months of his
sentence. He was found five miles
East of Bonneville about week ago.
and captured by Chauncey Darks, a
deputy sheriff, after he had been shot
and wounded. He had been hiding in
the woods near his home for some
time, but he had the reputation of
being a bad man, and his neighbors
would not inform on him.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
bii - FOR HOSPITALITY
C;vo Editors Time of Their
: IL lives. Telephone Company VIII
Give two Lines for Prominent
Sneaker Maybe President

~ ,oatter what has been said of
:..,o Rock as city for hospitality
.,srst become secondary to the COM
.nts which will follow the enter
.a;;.ment of the Arkansas State Press
,..ociation. which will convene in an
anol session here May 1919, and 20.
Tho editors will be entertained at the
ar;ncinle hotels of the city, during
tbe three days Of their stay, and the
hills will be footed by the citizens.
This is made possible through the
energy displayed by the Little Rock
Press Club, an organization of %
rowsnaper writer's in the Capitol City.
The Entertainment Committee has
boon very busy arranging for this
convention-in fact, too busy, for
with all the entertainment features,
il was found that the business ses-
sim would be wiped off the slate, and
the boat ride on the Arkansas had
n he abandoned. In its stead the
editors will have the privilege of
hearing leading Little Rock Musi-
clan render a number of selections on
pipe organ, and later attend the
performance at local theater.
A decided feature Of the programe
will be a speech made to the editors
BY some national man of prominence,
through the courtesy of the Southwes-
tern Telegraph a. Telephone Go. This
speech will be delivered over the tele-
phone from New York, Washington,
or some other city, and if it can be
arranged, President Woodrow Wilson
will speak for 20 minutes to the Ark
ansas squirrel heads In order to do
this the telephone company must have
two wires open all the time between
Washington and Little Rock because
thare might be mishap to one, and
the ether would be Immediately placed
In commission and the conversation
proceed without interruption.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
TAX COMMISSION ABAN-
DONS MENA MEETING

The State Tax Commission announ-
ces that it has abandoned the meeting
originally called for Mena, May 2S,
and instead will meet on that date at
AShdown. County Judges and asses
SOrs of Polk, Sewer, Little Rover and
Plke will assemble at that time for
conference with the Commissioners.
Inc meetings at Hot Springs and
hope this week were very successful,
and 1t Is believed much good will be
accomplished in the uniformity of as
sesSments. Only one meeting is to be
neld next week at Brinkley.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
GOV. RESTORES RIGHTS
OF CITIZENSHIP

Little Rock, May S.-Having paid
the penalties prescribed by the law,
Gov Hays granted to Jesse Hawkins
of Franklin County, a restoration of
his rights of citizenship. Hawkins
was convicted in Wallace township
Feb. 2, 1912, of petit larceny, and
fined $40 and sentenced to three hours
in Jail. Since that time he has lived
an exemplary life.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
INSTALLED AS PASTOR
Rev. Leroy Thompson Returns to His
Native States From Oklahoma.

Hope, May THE Rev. Leroy
Thompson was informally installed as
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church here tonight The Rev. John 7
Williams of Prescott delivered the
charge to the pastor, and ex-Congress-
man Thomas c. McRae of Prescott,
delivered the charge to the congrega.
tion. Dr. Thompson, who is a native
of Arkansas, has been pastor Of a
large church in Oklahoma for several
years.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
NEW QUARANTINES AGAINST
THE PINK BOIL WORM
Public Hearings TO be Held On Pro-
posals To Restrict ImpOrta ations of
Lint Cotton, in Order to Pro-
tect Cotton Growers.

Washington, ID. c., May 8.-Public
hearings will be held at the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, Washington. d.
{. on May 18th on three proposed
measures to limit the entry and manu-
tacture of foreign lint cotton to the
Northern States. These measures. the
Department experts say, are made
necessary by the danger of the intro
duction of the pink boil worm, one
of the most serious cotton pests
known. Since Hawaii is already in
tested with the worm, cotton from
this territory will be included in the
restriction.
1t is also proposed to prohibit ship
ment of foreign lint cotton from the
Northern States to the South for use
IN southern cotton mills. The incon-
venience that this measure will cause
mill owners is said to be insignificant
compared with the evil that would be
wrought should the pink boil worm
once establish itself in the cotton re-
gions of the South.
This insect is found in India, the
Straits Settlements, Ceylon, Burma,
German East Africa, Egypt, and the
Hawaiian Islands. Since it's intro
duction into Egypt, about five years
ago, its ravages have increased from
TO
amount to more than those of all the
other cotton insects combined. In
severe cases the worm has been
known to decrease the yield so per
cent In addition to this. the amount
OF oil obtained from the seed is les
sened from Is to 20 per cent.
To keep this insect out the barring
of cotton seed has been found insult
ficient, for a considerable number of
infested seed are usually found in the
bales of lint. Since the cotton fields
of the South are adjacent to many
of the southern cotton mills, the dan
ger from this infested seed is very
great should any of it find its way in
to this section. There is, moreover,
every reason to suppose that the pink
boil worm would adapt itself readily
to conditions in this country. AS
matter of fact its ravages might be
even more disasterous than they have
been elsewhere.
The new quarantines will, it is es-
timated, keep approximately $500
bales of Egyptian cotton from the
Southern mills each year This loss
can in great measure be supplied by
special grades of cotton produced in
the South, and where Egyptian cot
ton is absolutely necessary, it will
still be possible to obtain the yarn
from northern establishments. There
is in fact reason to believe that within
few years Arizona will produce all
the Egyptian cotton needed to sup
ply the southern mills. For these
reasons it is believed that the propo-
sed restrictions will not work any
great hardship to manufactures, and
the authorities say that they are es-
sential to the safety of cotton grow
ers.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
CAUSES HASTY WAR DE-
PARTMENT CONFERENCE
Huertas : Collapse Believed Imminent
Anarchy Might FOllOw-Feared
Downfall viii Create Disor-
der in Mexico City.

Washington, May AFTER receiv
ing long cipher cablegram from
General Funston at Vera Cruz tonight
Secretary Garrison called into confer
ence at the War Department, Major
General Wotherspoon, chief of staff
and his entire general staff of the
army.
The conference lasted until nearly
midnight. When Secretary Garrison
left his Office he said there would be
no announcement tonight. He and the
army officers wore grave faces and it
was evident that news of Importance
had been received.
Later Secretary Garrison said Gen
eral Funston had transmitted infor-
nation that refugees had brought
from Mexico City as to conditions in
the Mexican capitol. The secretary
declined to comment on them. He
said that no aggressive movement by
the American forces had been ordered.
Wish to be Prepared.
1t is reported that the refugees
from Mexico City had informed Gen
eral Funston of the critical aspect of
affairs in the Huerta regime; that a
collapse might be expected momentar-
lily and that conditions of anarchy
might ensue.
1t is known that high officials of thl
War Department are anxious to place
at Vera Cruz a large enough force,
perhaps $4,000 or 10000 men, to make
an expedition to Mexico City, if nee
essary. Officials of the War Depart
ment believe that if an advance on
Mexico City is ordered, it will be nee
essary to guard every mile OF the raIl-
road as the army moves forward; that
= large force would show The natives
the futility of resistance, whereas a
division of $4,000 men might be sub
Ject to attacks
More Infantry Required
American army officers also regard
the situation at Vera Cruz as likely to
become desperate if anarchy breaks
out in Mexico City or the forces of
General Mas should make an attack
on their own initiative, despite the
Huerta governments promise of a
suspension of hostlities against the
United States. A large number of
bluejackets could be landed to rein
force the 1000 troops and marines in
Vera Cruz, but to hold the positions
outside of Vera Cruz up to the water
works, more infantry is believed nee
essary.
There have been persistent reports
that General Funston has asked for
more men.
1t is likely that at tomorrow's cabi-
net meeting, the situation will be dis
cussed, though the president and Sec
retary Bryan are believed to be firmly
set against any military activity now
unless a crisis develops in Mexico City
beyond control of the authorities there
and foreigners become endangered
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
INSPECTION STATE GUARD

Little Rock, May S,-Capt. Sloan
and Maj. Bradford, who are making
an inspection of the State Guard,
came in Thursday from Blytheville
and today are at Lonoke. They will
complete the Inspection next week,
visiting all the companies in South
Arkansas.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-08
TIME CARD

Prescott & Northwestern
Train No. 5 leave Prescott. $50 am.
Arrive Norvell. .12:47 pm
Train No. 6 leave Norvell. .1:15 pm.
Arrive Prescott. .4:25 pm.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23

State Laboratory Hygiene Hampsrsd.
The state department Of health Is
much stirred over the possibility Of
losing Just half Of the $4,000 that has
formed the basis Of maintenance for
the work Of the division Of the labora-
tory Of hygiene for the current legis-
lattice biennial period. and this same
issue is giving the council Of state,
Governor Craig and Attorney GEM
eral Beckett a great deal Of acc
and p~erDkxity.
A long session OF the council OF
state failed TO settle the difficulty.
The trouble Is that Section 36, Chapter
81 Laws Of 1911 made a specific ap-
preparation Of $4,000 for the laboratory
Of hygiene. along with provision of
$4,000 for other work Of the depart
mont Then the 1918 legislature.
through section IA, chapter 1S1, en-
acted specifically a substitute for Sec
ton SO that specified an ~appropria-
ton Of $26, 900 for the department Of
health. specifying $4,000 for the lab.
oratory OF Hygiene.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
OF Parker & Falkener Furniture Com
pany, Incorporated.

Whereas on the 25th day of June,
1914, the undersigned was duly ap-
pointed by his Honor, F. A. Daniels,
Judge OF the sixth Judicial district of
North Carolina, permanent receiver
of Parker & Fa1kener Furniture Com
pany, Incorporated:
Now, therefore, in accordance with
said order appointing the undersigned
permanent receiver, notice is hereby
given to all creditors of Parker &
Fan1kener Furniture Company, Incor-
porated, to file their claims, duly veri-
fed, with the undersigned at Colds
boro, N. G.. On or before the 7th day
Of September, 1914, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
And notice Is herby given to all per-
sons indebted to said Parker & Falk-
ener Furniture Company, Incorporated
to make immediate payment to the
undersigned receiver.
This 9Th day Of July, 1914.
]. E. PETERSON,
Permanent Receiver of Parker &
Falkener Furniture Company, Inc.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23

sLucile Love the Girl of Mystery,
In two parts, at the Acme today.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23
BIG DAY AHEAD
EDUCATIONAL RALLY AT NEWTON
GROVE ON FRIDAY,
AUGUST z.

The public is cordially invited to at
tend an Educational Rally at Newton
Grove High School, Sampson county,
August z.
The County superintendent, L. l.
Matthews and his assistant, Miss Cas-
sidy; farm demonstrators, ]. A. Tur-
lington, Med. Davis and ". I. Wright;
County health officer, and speakers OF
note will be with US.
We especially request all the old
pupils and teachers of Newton Grove
High Schoo' to come and spend q
pleasant day with their old friends
and school mates.
Remember to bring a well filled
basket. tassMsas
J. w. BRYAN,
w. A. BIZZELL,
T.. J. B. WILLIAMS,
ti..; Committee.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23

A special from Charlotte says: ID
North Carolina to DO adequately rep
resented by an exhibit at the Panama
Paeino Exposition nezt year or 10 the
state to overlook tAis opportunity Of
obtaining what 10 generally reccsa2s-
I'd 90 the best advertising medium
possible for the resources OF the eena-
menwealth?
This proposition was presented 10
D representative gathering Of business
nc the Selwyn Hotel al which time
brief but foroeful talks were made by
Col. Fred A. Odds OF Raleigh. com-
missioner on behalf OF tho exposition;
Mr.. Leonard Tufts OF Pinehuvst. Hr.
]. A. Brown Of Chadberun, MI. c. H.
Hutchison of Mount Holly, and ME-.
Stuart W.. Cramer Of Charlotte. eom-
missioners on behalf Of the state ap-
pointed by Governor CRAIG and
Messrs. c. e. Hughes. T. ". Alexan.
der, Cameron MorF1soR and John ..
McRas OF Charlotte.
AZ the conclusion OF the meeting
o resolution was introduced and un-
anImously adopted providing for the
appointment BY the Greater Charlotte
Club OF q committee to secure $1,000
from the city for the purpose al
properly exploiting the resources ol
the Queen City ut the exposition and
also to appear before the Legislature
to urge upon that body the donation
o Ia sufficient amount TO properly
advertise thu advantages Of North
Carolina at this great celebration.
The supreme need Of obtaining
more people in the state and the de-
STABILITY Of making an effort to In
duce the immigration from the Middle
West and West was the keynote Of
the meeting. MI. J. A.. Brown o.
Chadbourn declared that North Caro-
lima possessed greater advantages
and derived the least returns there
from Of any state in the Union. HI
added that North Carolina had
population OF only 100000 whereaa
It ought to have aud sometime woul<
have TO- 0 900. He cited statement
by DR.. Seamon Knapp end secretaT.
James Wilson to the effect hat th,
section OF the country destined Il
make the greatest strides in agrieul
tural development was that situate,
within 100 miles OF the Atlantic Coas
between Norfolk, Va, and Jackson
willie. Fla. OF this favored section b,
declared North Carolina stood nrss.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
Atlantic & North Carolina r. r. Co.
Office of the Treasurer.
GoldsborO, N. c., July 8, 1914.

The Board of Directors of the At
lantic & North Carolina Railroad Com
pany has declared a dividend of one
and one-half per cent on the capital
stock of said company pab1e at the
Office of the Treasurer at Goldsboro,
N. c. on and after July 18th, 1914.
Books for transfer Of stock will close
this day at IL o'clock M, reopen
at IL o'clock m. July 18th, 1914.
T. w. SLOCUMB,
jul8-d5t Treasurer.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23
Governor Goes to Camp Glenn.

Governor Goes to Camp Glenn.
Governor Craig spent q few hours
In the executive Office here while on
his way from Asheville to Morehead
City. where, as he laughinsly ex-
pressed Il. possessing special military
ability and skill. he will inspect tho
North Carolina troops I'm annual an.
campment there. The governor took
part In q meeting Of the council OF
state while here for the purpose of
getting some "kinks" out Of the ad-
1ustment Of finances for the Mantle
nance Of the special work OF the state
laboratory OF hygiene.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23

One Hundred Farmere' Institutes,
Director T. B. Parker, Of the Farm
ers' Institute division Of the state
department OF agriculture, announces
o series OF 100 institution TO Be held
during the last two weeks OF July and
during August In hat stretch Of
counties extending from Raleigh all
the way westward to the crest Of the
Blue Ridge Mountains. There are to
be four institute parties that will in
terchange specialists and other e.
pert institute workers as opportunity
affords. Among the most widely
known institute workers who will take
part in the various institutes are r.
W. Scott, Col John 8. Cunninsham,
and j. P. Kerr. of Alamance: A. l..
French. Rockingham; Prof. C. L. New
man. A. & M. College; DR.. G.. L.
Christman, now Of the Virginia Poly
technic Institute.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23
Several North Carolina Items.

several North Carolina Items.
Washington.-rhe general dehci-
ency bill reported to the house con
tains the following North Carolina
items: Thomasyille, for site and
commencement public buildings. g..
600: Edenton. for postoftce site, ST.
800; Chapel Hill. for site and com.
mencement public buildings. 90. 500.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23

Our advertising will not be mislead-
ing i'm any respect, and we want the
public to realize that any statement we
make regarding our pictures can be
implicitly relied upon.
We want to make the Acme your
favOrfte place o amusement, and to
do SO, we insure you safety, comfort,
courteous treatment and first class
pictures, and at a reasonable admis-
sion charge.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23
Acme Today
TUESDAY:

"Lucile Love, the Girl Of Mystery
Thirteenth chapter. This is one of
the most exciting chapters we have
had on this wonderful Gold Seal serial.
There are two more chapters after
Tuesday. Does Lucille marry Lou
becque?
"THE PEARL SMUGGLERS'
An unusually interesting drama.
HNEARLY A STEPMOTHER"
One of the funniest comedies ever
produced.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23

LUCILLE LOYE-13TH CHAPTER
ACME TODAY.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23

"WHEN FATE DISPOSES'
Story of love and adventure in 2 parts.
ISMOOKEE'S FILTRATION"
Featuring Ford Sterling.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-07-23
FRIDAY

FRIDAY:
SPERILS OF PAULINEo
5th misunderstanding Crane Wilbur
and Pearl White.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05
Daddy 'sBedtirne
n. The Christmas
DIOY Robin and What
Became Of 1t.

southland
title of the
bu awhile gets left
ehind,a and s al
family
them advice about the journey.
follow the of
she the didn't
They all nodded their little heads assent little fellow This
he pleased
told him all the delights Of painting
ing the fields of
robins
which
little and girl
who lived the cottage
Robin airaou little fellow
stopped behind
English
b moped In the
out
in this
Mr.. Robin.
didn't at all
let him when came"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: The fed
eral reserve banks are reported to be
fully modified now and ready for an
advance against Hard Times, an old
and arch enemy of the democratic
party.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05
CRESTON MAN
Gets FORTUNE
3. F. DlFFENBAUGH COMES IN
FOR SHARE OF $142,S75 OF
UNcLE'S ESTATE.

Creston, Dec 3.-According dis
patch from Perry, Engineer B. F. Diff
fenbaugh of this city is to received
$142,S75 as his share of the estate of
his fathers brother, Adam Diffen-
baugh, who died three years ago at
Sheffield, Ill.
| The dispatch states that Mrs. Will
liam Reith of Perry, a sister of Mr..
Diffenbaugh and former Creston re-
sident, has received word from Illinois
attorneys engaged in settling up the
estate, that her share of the fortune
will be s142,S57, and that each of her
brothers and sisters will receive like
amount. The bulk of the estate which
is reputed to be in the neighbornood
of ten million dollars, will go to the
direct descendants of the deceased.
The children of Dan Diffenbaugh,
brother of Adam, are John F. Diffen-
baugh of San Diego, CAL; Joseph G.
Diffenbaugh, of Denver Colo; B. f..
Diffenbaugh of this city; D. H. Diffen-
baugh of Salem, ILL.,; Mrs. Jennls
Mercer of Hawthorne, Cals; Mrs. I.
e. Sigler of Altoona, Pa, and Mrs.
William Reith of Perry All get equal
amounts from the estate. With the
exception OF MRS. S1Sler all are 1olAH-
er residents Of Creston and have
great many friends in this city.
| Mr.. Diffenbaugh has not yet recelv-
ed any word from the attorneys VINO
are settling the estate, but states that
in all probability the report from Perry
is true, as he knows that his uncle
had vast possessions of valuable coal
lands in the rich southern Illinois
fields. He refuses to count his chick
ems before they hatch, but declares
that there will be one first class job
open in the engine service of the local
Lewiston of the Burlington if he re-
ceives a draft for $142,S57, or any CON
siderable portion of that amount. He
has been busy all afternoon receiving
the congratulations of his many
| friends in the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05

these" He took her slim fingers
within his own and waited for her to
look up at him. Sylvia" he said,
there is only one person to whom I
will give my rose, but I must ask for
a great big return"
Sylvia's blush answered him and
the light swept into John Lanes eyes.
"If you promise to marry me soon
very soon-you may exhibit my rose
and win the wager with your father.
How do you feel about it," He spoke
lightly but words were not necessary
to tell Sylvia how greatly he loved
her. 1--WE could live among the roses
always" he persuaded.
1T it were soon-very, very soon,
the girl said shyly, ''you could win
your wager with Gimkins and I would
still be taking first prize She look.
ed into his eyes. F:Your wife would
really be you and my husband would
really be me-isn't that right"
John Lane could only take her in
his arms. After moment he said:
eve will go for a special license,
bring back minister and be married
herewith roses for Witnesses he
told her.
Was it the petals of a rose that
brushed against his lips?