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Opportunity for Amendments.

Mr. Hardwick declared that the single
motion to recommit offered ample op-
portunity to offer all amendments
which had been suggested. Reviewing
the Speakers position, Mr. Hardwick
pointed out special rule under which
the Sixty-first Congress democrats
adopted the rules of the House
The speaker did not then object to it.
ana the gentleman from Alabama, now
suddenly grown virtuous. voted for it,
Al LILO O'Clock Chairman Henry de-
manded a. vote on the previous oIes-
ton and that brought the first part of
the tight TO decisive point
Inc first three members called, Rep
resentatives Abercrombie Adair and
Adams. democrats, voted for the previous
question. Representative Anderson, re-
publican. was the first TO vote against II.
Representative Broussard of Louisiana
was the first democrat to vote against
the previous question Representative
Caraway of Arkansas was the second
democrat to vote against it
Fitzgerald Proclaims Opposition.
Representative Conry OF New York. a
member of the ways and means COM
mittee. also voted against 1t, as did Rep
resentattves Deitrick of Massachusetts.
Doremus OF Michigan and Difenderfer of
Pennsylvania all democrats Repre-
sentative Fitzgerald OF New York, chair
man Of the appropriations committee,
loudly proclaimed his vote in opposition
Representative Gardner Of Massachusetts
was the first republican to vote for the
previous question.
Among other democrats 10 vote as.inst
IL were Representatives German, Gould en-
and Griffin OF New York; Harrison OF
Mississippi. Helm of Kentucky, Igoe of
Missouri. Kindel Of Colorado and Kitchin
of North Carolina, McAndrews and Nc
dermott Of Illinois. Representatives Nc.
kenzte and Madden, republicans, voted
for it. Representative Murdoch, pro-
gressive Leader, was vociferous in an
nounctng his vote to defeat the previous
questions
White House II Silent,
The White House remained silent to-
day upon the canal tolls situation In, the
House Beyond an extremely confident
expression as to tho final outcome there
was no word bearing upon the state.
ment OF Speaker Clark or any other phase
Of the matter. There were no con.
gressional callers prior to the cabine,
meeting at II o'clock and IL the Pres
fdent was in communication with his
supporters in the House it was by tele-
phone, which was doubted by those IL
touch with the executive Offices Serenel,
confident that the President will hav,
successful and substantial support al
along the line and that there will be 8
repeal of tine tolls provision, the Pres
ident did not consider the situation at tn,
cabinet meeting. In fact, the session
was the shortest in weeks, the cabine
officers leaving after three-quarters Of al
hour at the cabinet table.
administration leaders continued to ex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-27
OFFICIALS PROCLAIM
CLEAN CITY WEEK
Commissioners Direct All Depart
ments to Aid in Battle
Against Dirt.

Calling upon all citizens to clean up
their premises and help to make Wash
ington thoroughly sanitary city. the
Commissioners of the District Of Column
ba today issued a formal proclamation
designating the week Of April Is to Is
as city cleaning week.
Since the Inauguration of the first sani-
tary campaign three years ago, under
the auspices of The Star, the heads of
the local government have taken an
active interest in the efforts of indi-
viduals and civic bodies to make Wash
ington a healthy as we'll as beautiful
place in which to live. and each seasons
crusade has been preceded by procla-
nation urging city-wide cooperation in
the undertaking.
Like it's predecessor, the present board
Of Commissioners is enthusiastic over the
good that may be accomplished by such
campaigns. and in its proclamation d-
reefs the clean city committee, which will
be in. charge of the work. to use the
boardroom in the municipal building for
its meetings. and report to the Commits
sioners on the results obtained
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AWAIT THE REPLY
OF: ARMY CHIEFS
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
possible to think of postponing the disso-
luton Of parliament until next year.
"A general election" 1t says, must
come very shortly. and the issue of pop
ular freedom versus army dictation is
bound to dominate it,"
This probably means that the election
will be held in June. directly after the
home rule and Welsh disestablishment
bills are passed. The Times understands
that Lord Haldane is engaged in drafting
an explanatory document which maybe
addressed by Gen. French to Gen. Cough,
to the satisfaction of both.
~The Times parliamentary correspondent
alleges the existence of documentary evil
dence. proving that the majority of the
infantry officers in Ireland agreed to go
to Ulster only on being informed that this
was in accordance with the kings wish.
/ and in. loyalty to his majesty and the
army. Before this statement was COM
| municated to them they had expressed
their willingness to be dismissed rather
than go.
Gen. Cough Hastens to London.
DUBLIN. Ireland, March 27-Brig.
Cen. Hubert Cough, commander of the
Sd Cavalry Brigade. left the Curraxh
camp for London hurrledly this after
noon.
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Suspicious of Reporters.

She was exceedingly suspicious Of news
paper men- She thanked them for their
, interest in her. frankly stated that she
did not know there were SO many re-
porters in the world and asked to be ex-
cused from talking. Half dozen pho
tographers snapped her in all attitudes.
but she didn't like it and frequently
covered her face with her hands She
does not know how long she viii remain
in Washington.
Miss Tyler has told close friends that
Clique of Virginia politicians is re-
sponsible for her troubles. She was ap
pointed to the office through the intlu-
ence of former Postmaster General James
A. Gary of Baltimore. under President
Mckinley. In Presidents Roosevclts ad
ministration effort was made to take
her place from her. but she wrote di
rectly to Col. Roosevelt, who stood by
her and wrote, telling her she would not
be disturbed during his term of Office.
Miss Tyler's friends say she has
never missed a day from office from
sickness or on pleasure trips AND that
she has handled fourteen mails day.
opening the office at o'clock in the
morning and remaining on duty unit
l o'clock at night.
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Williams Second on List.

Some months ago the Post Office De
partment decided upon civil service
examination TO fill the Office. Their"
had been many complaints from patrons
Of the office to the service, the COM
munity. according to post office officials
being in a large majority against Miss
Tyler
Miss Tyler did not attempt to take III.
examination, but there were many Others
VINO did Miss Sadie Cole who had moved
10 Courtland from Iowa about two years
ago. passed highest in the examination.
the next highest being Mr. Williams
When the question arose as to who should
De named the patrons of the office, accord
Ing to post office authorities, urged that a
man be named. They declared they had
had enough of women as postmasters, and
that Miss Cole had not lived in the vicin-
ity long enough to be fully acquainted
with local people and conditions. Mr.. Will
Hams was thereupon named.
Say Case Is Closed.
Postmaster General Burleson on reach
ing the White House for the cabinet meet
ing today, was told about Miss Tyler's
call. Il do not know anything about
her case said Mr.. Burleson. 1T comes
under the civil service regulations. We
have had many sad cases and instances
have been called to my attention OF Old
soldiers, Confederate and others, losing
their places through the new rules. We
do not make exceptions, however. no
matter what the conditions are. If the
meanest republican stands the best eN-
animation for a post office and is quail
fled through character and standing. he
gets the post office. President Wilson.
SO far as l know, has not made a single
exception and we insist upon the law be-
ing fairly carried out"
Assistant Postmaster General Roper.
who handled the case from the beginning,
said that civil service laws and regula-
tons had been fully complied with and
that the case was closed, the commits
sion of Mr.. Williams having been sent
TO him March "a
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press confidence in the outcome of the
controversy, predicting a substantial ma
jority for the repeal. The. resolution by
Senator Lewis. introduced yesterday. also
was referred to the canals committee.
which, besides the Owen bill for flat re-
peal Of toll exemption, has the Chiffon
bill, which would empower the President
to adjust the tolls of the canal as he
saw fit. All three resolutions will be
considered by the canals committee.
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
Pouglll<eepSie

DR.. E. L. Sullivan was on the
puny list last week.
Stanley Campbell was looking
after business at Williford Friday,
Miss Pearl Webb Of Jacksonville
paid this town a visit one day this
week,
j. H. Medlock, one Of our hustling
merchants, made a business trip to
Batesville last week.
Hade Hulett, a splendid young
man of Center, was looking after
business here Monday,
Joe Watkins q hus,line farmer
near town, had the misfortune to
lose good mule colt lately,
Master Fred and little Miss Myrtle
Tibbles Of Ash Flat were here last
week visiting among their many
friends.
Mrs. E. l.. Sullivan and two
daughters are at Grange visiting
DR., Sulliyan's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
P. II, Sullivan,
Miss Vireie Norris, one Of the
young ladies at the hotel, suffered
very painfully from q sprained
ankle few days last week,
Grant Arnold d Of Mammoth
Spring, a travelling salesman for the
Campbell.Thorpe Grocery Co., spent
Saturday and Sunday In Poughkeep
sic,
The farmers here are complain
Ing terribly about being so fal
behind with their work, We car
truthfully say that we are having
plenty Of good rain at Poughkeepsie
Roe Wells and Frank Seeraves
pleasant young men Of Jacksonville
accompanied Misses Louetta ant
Vireie Norris, Ola Smith and Myrtl,
Graham to Lebanon Sunday, where
an all.doy singing was the program
The youngsters all report a livelS
time,
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24

in this vicinity. If this be correct,
then would it not be fair to sup
pose that if we have made a good
showing as a republican, If we have
become convinced, convicted and
converted to the policies of democ-
racy, we would also make a good
democrat Good men have changed
and, seemingly, prospered. Why
not usY
Our adviser offers a strong rem
edy, and the printed directions say
take it, but he must allow us time
to ponder and consider. OF course
we must rid ourself of every drop
of that old communicating republi-
can poison, We must have a
clean system. Then we should be
a free thinker on the principles Of
clean democracy. We must also
clear ourself of prejudice and al
ways be wide open for conviction
to right, and ever ready to frown on
the wrong
With this letter we shall say
Amen, as this is the end of our
novel, unless our friendly editor
needs little more campaign thun-
der, in which case we could supply
him, Thanking the editor for his
space, his readers for their quiet
attention and good behavior,
Yours for a fair deal in democ-
racy,
Sol T. Ham.
Sidney, Ark.
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24

him, but while we lose good fam
lily Lynn will gain one.
Some Mormon preachers were
here last week leaving books and
literature with the people. Very
few wanted it, however.
Red horse fish were reported very
scarce on the shoals in Strawberry
river this year. In spite Of this
fact, however, Lee Street caught
some nice ones Saturday.
We heard drummer say the
other day that W. R. Nelson had
the incest, cleanest and best ar
ranged stock of goods he had seen
on a trip of four weeks. Mr.. Mel
son has nice store, and a new
postoffice cabinet helps things to
loom up well,
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
Calarr1ir1e

Farmers are using the nice
weather to good advantage.
Quite a crowd Of people was
trading here both Saturday and
Monday,
We have preaching, prayer meet
Ing and Sunday school here every
Sunday, All invited
John Nelson is here from Forrest
City this week visiting his family,
He sells Rawleieh medicine In st,
Francis county.
Lee Street, road overseer In Big
Creek township, went to Evening
Shade Tuesday, having some busi-
ness in county court
r. M. Willett Is preparing to
move to Lynn, We regret to lose
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
FROM SOL 7. HAN
Says Jack Heard Accuses Him OF Things He
Has Already Confessed.

Editor Record:-Just a few lines
in reply to the Horse Hunter. We
are sure it was real funny to see
him run into that republican con-
vention looking for a stray horse
We can only guess that he felt like
a stray himself,
1t tickled us to be accused of
just what we had already made
confession to. Is it not customary
in the criminal courts when a man
confesses guilt to assess a fine,
place him behind the bars or re-
lease himV In this case 1t seems
that we have not got fast in the
primary, neither can we get loose
from it, which leaves us between
Old Satan and the deep blue sea-
We believe that our friend saw that
convention like the lrishman saw
the moon-rather at a distance,
We note that he admonishes us
to be Of the yellow dog variety,
which is the only remedy to get
back into the democratic party, We
are taking lessons and trying to
like 1t all, but that Is a big dose,
and we wish he had handed 1t to
us in two capsules. Our adviser Is
d good friend of ours and we would
not knowingly hurt his feelings for
the Record office, and while we
consider his views rather rigid we
think no less Of him, for that Is his
privilege, His expression causes
our mind to run back to particu-
lar little boy on his first visit when
at the table he was asked what he
would have, replied that he would
take milk If they would let his sis
ter Susan pour 1t. Now we are
willing to take milk from any hand
when sufficient proof Is made that
1t has good merit, but If we discov-
er dirt or trash In 1t then we should
discard It upon the ground that II IL
impure and demand something bet
ter We believe that merit com.
bined with qualification should
guide US and be Of first eonsidera-
tion
We note that our friend assuils
Us as one Of the leading republicans
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
Sidney, Ark.
Gard From J. N. Street

To My Friends over Sharp
County, desire to thank you for
the liberal support you gave me In
the last primary election, and for
the way you have stood by me in
every fight ! have made In this
county, You have shown by your
action at the polls that you have
confidence in me, and | shall put
forth every effort in the legislature
to serve you In a way that you will
never have cause to regret having
stood by me, have nothing too
good for my friends, so when | can
serve you call on me,
j, NJ, Street
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
MaxVille

Some few farmers around here
are planting cotton this week.
Anderson Vance lost fine mule
colt one day the latter part of last
week.
A nice young COW belonging to
C. B. Snow died the first part Of the
week.
Clay Ring Of Washington town.
ship was in Maxville on business
Tuesday.
Mrs. j. F. Provence is on the sick
list this week, but we hope she will
soon be up again.
Farmers in this section are be-
hind with their work too, but they
are fast catching up.
Mrs. r. C. Smith has been very
ill for several days, but is reported
to be improving nicely now.
Will Snow and Tom Lamar were
meeting their friends and loved
ones in Evening Shade Sunday.
G. W. johnson sold COW and
calf to Cebern Nichols of Cave
township Monday for the neat sum
of $55.
John Rogers and his two little
sons, Herbert and Shelby, were Wis.,
iting relatives in Lave Creek town
ship lately.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Provence took
their little son, Ernest, to a physic-
ian at Cave City several days ago
The little fellow is very i'll with
stomach trouble.
A fine COW belonging to Alonzo
johnson died a few days ago. That
means q loss of $50 TO Mr.. johnson
besides the fact that his family will
be deprived of her use.
A heavy rain and some hail fell
here Saturday evening. The
ground was too wet to work Mon
day, and as a consequence a num-
ber of farmers came to the village
that day,
We think a meeting should be
held here and plans made for
a public working at the graveyard.
1t would be we'll for committee
to set the time for this working,
and then everybody should take an
interest In the affair.
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
WAR PROBABLE
NOW WITH MEXICO

Since Sunday, when Huerta re-
fused to salute the American flag
at the demand of President Wilson,
the daily papers have been full OF
news of probable war.
On account of continued indigni-
ties toward Americans by the
Huerta government in Mexico, and
because of the refusal of Huerta to
make proper apologies, President
Wilson has asked the authority of
congress to send armed forces into
Mexico. The house of congress
quickly endorsed the views Of the
president, but the senate is slower
to act and has not yet endorsed the
presidents position.
President Wilson has made it
plain that in case war is declared
by this country it will not be a war
upon Mexican citizens generally,
but a war only upon Huerta and
those who choose to follow him.
American authorities have ad-
vised all foreigners to get out Of
Mexico, and the signs now point to-
ward a conflict.
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
Our Pay Roll

These friends Of the Record have
paid subscriptions during the week
Cecil Founders, j. P. Founders
Sidney; T. E. Pickens, Maxville
Silas MCGEE, Cave City; Mrs. Mamie
Roe, Shelbyville; R, A. Groom, Mel.
sonville; Lee Street, Calamine W, T.
Norris, Pouehkeepsie; j, H. Ball,
Kansas City, No.; T, D, Jones, Cass.
vile, No.; 0. M. Schales, F. M. Pick
ems, Evening Shade.
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24
Sidney

A mule colt belonging to P M
Wiles died a few days ago.
j. H. Mullins was a visitor al
Cave City one day this week.
John L. Askew was looking aftel
business at Evening Shade Monday
], M. Simpson, the county's popu
lar clerk, was a visitor in Sidney
Friday.
W. X. McSpadden was here from
Barren Fork a few days ago seeing
his friends.
c. E. Kirtley, was here from
Reeds Creek Monday visiting rela'
tives and meeting friends.
Rev. James Bone, the well known
Presbyterian minister of Barren
Fork, preached here Saturday night
and Sunday.
Shelby Mullins left the first part
of the week for Newport, where he
has secured a position in the store
of a jeweler.
Dan Ragan came in a few days
ago from Oklahoma City for a visit
with his father, Rev. J. D. Raglan
and many friends.
Rev. A. E. Horton of Cave City
was here Monday returning home
from Barren Fork, where he filled
an appointment the day before.
W, T. Gist, road overseer in the
state of Johnson, was here Monday
en- route to Evening Shade to attend
to some business in county court.
A number of the base ball enthus-
lasts from this place were at Even
ing Shade Saturday, where a couple
Of games were played by the nine
Of that town and Ash Flat,
Mrs. Matte Pierce, who spent a
few weeks here with her daughter
Mrs. Sol 7. Ham, returned to her
home near Barren Fork Sunday
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
E. O. Cartwright, whose home is
in Highland township, is in Sidney
this week. He is agent for a life
insurance company, and is doing
good deal of business among oul
people.
John Grafton, a pioneer citizen Of
this section, died at his home in
johnson township Sunday morning
after an illness from dropSy. Mr.
Grafton came to this country from
Tennessee when quite young man
and was 78 years of age, He was &
member of the Freewill Baptist
church. He was a good citizen
and his death is regretted by a hos,
of friends. Eight children survive
him, and they have the sympathy
of many friends.
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24

W. H. Clark and his little daugh-
ter, Miss Miriam, came down from
Ash Flat Wednesday for a short
visit In Evening Shade.
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24

Hardy Tuesday looking after some
Professional business.
The wheat crop never looked
finer at this season of the year.
The meadows are also fine.
Mrs. J. L. Overton, who has been
th suffering severely from rheumatism
IT. for the past several months, is i'm
Sc proving
dy IS. F. Orr spent several days at
'euS Williford this week looking after
some business and visiting his son,
"a Gus Orr.
> a- The farmers are busily engaged
''4 In planting corn this week, while
~ some are preparing for cotton
NJ planting.
.,.s Warren Wolf, one Of our best
young men, will teach the summer
- term Of school at Cross Roads, Full
~ ton county.
: Sam Richie has gone to Okla
er homa, where he has secured en-
ne ployment. Mrs. Richie will join
finn him shortly.
wen The tax collector was in Ash
's y Flat Friday, but we notice he didn't
iron gather in all the shekels. There is
lung money left here
w. H. Clark, who came here from
Evening Shade some time ago and
took charge of the hotel, reports a
flourishing business.
u Mrs. John R. Rogers, who lives a
Tow few miles south of town, has just
hatched off a fine lot of full blood
lH plymouth Rock chickens in an incu-
Il bator.
,oa wv Miss Kate Taylor of Evening
. Shade was here Tuesday returning
X TO her home from Williford, where
she had been visiting relatives and
friends
Dist Stanford Fisher returned to his
: 81 home at Bono the first part of the
week. Mrs. Fisher remained and
'er Is spending another week with her
WI parents, Mr.. and Mrs, J. B. Richie.
wi W. O. Heath, the popular cashier
roll Of the bank here, was at Little
-, Rock last week attending the an
nual meeting Of the State Bankers
Association. He reports a very
F pleasant trip.
prI Marvin Stephens has secured the
rsIr second place in the public school
Sh al Hardy for the next term, The
A. principalship in that school will be
held by j. C. Eaton, who is teaching
,r,s at Imboden now.
h n j. F. Carter took a load of young
% a., people down to Evening Shade Sat-
h. urday to see our boys beat the
q" . y nine there playing ball. The Even
ak IND Shade team will be here Sattr-
"a, ~ day Of next week.
'''' Tom Simpson, cashier of the
nq Bank Of Franklin, was In town one
'ar day this week. He was on his way
su 10 Hot Springs, where he expects
n 10 take medical treatment, Mr.
Simpson has been In poor health
@' Tor several months.
M W. X. 0verton, who Is now 70
years Of age, Is able to do a hard
days work, His principal tools are
:" q rod and line and can Of worms,
and with these implements he Is
certain to produce some results
a that are good to eat,
Really we feel like dashine off a
t. few lines Of spring poetry, and from
hi every indication we might be safe
in perpetratins such a thins-safe
from the weather man at least.
The readers Of the Record might
raise a rumpus about It,
Rev, j. M, Harrison, who Is now
Sharp County record., 1914-04-24

E, o, Cartwright Of Highland
township, a life insurance agent,
was In town a few days lately
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cents. One man expressed the thought
of all pretty accurately when he said
that when a city of the size of Keokul,
failed to hold fall celebration OF
some kind it was looked upon by out
siders, and by not few of our own
people as dead one
The meeting was finally brought to
an end upon the adoption Of motion
presented by John w. Rovane that
the chair appoint committee of ten
men to make q thorough canvass Of
the stores and Wholesale houses OF
the city to get an expression from the
business men on whether or not they
favored a fall celebration and as to
now much they would be willing to
contribute should It be held.