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Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
llFUS DARISFlttS
STATE PRISON FARM
Fulton County Confessed Slayer
Departs Trustyship July 5. last

Lifus Davis, serving sentence OF
81 years in the state penitentiarY
for killing Charile, Moore in Fulton
county February 10, 1919, escaped
from the state farm sJuly 3, last.
Following the uPal custom OF
members of the present Peniten.
tiarY Board, no publicity was Civ.
en- the escape excepsIn' the county
from which the convict was sent.
Moore was killed from ambush
and Davis confessed to the killing.
Davis was alleged to have disclosed
the plot to rob the Citizens bank
of Mammoth Spring, which result
ed in the attempted robbers being
surprised by a posse and Ben Jones,
their youthful leader, slam.
Davis was taken TO the state pen
itentlary on September IS, 1919.
On account of good behavior Davis
was made trusty, and he took ad-
vantage of the privileges given him
and made his escape. Officials of
the penltentiary said Monday they
had heard of no clues and that Dav.
is apparently had made clean get.
away.
His entrance TO the state penIten-
tiary and the subsequent trial Of
Howard Sayres for the killing of
Moore closed the action of an al
legged band that kept north Fulton
county and south Missouri residents
terrorized for many months.
Moore's death renamed unsolved
until after the attempt to rob the
Mammoth Spring Citizens bank
June 90, 1919. While Ben Jones,
alleged gang leader, was filing a
sack with money, his friends out
side were surprised by officers, and
in general shooting fray Jones
was killed. Soon the alleged rob
bers learned that Davis tipped off
the robbery, at least they charged
the surprise to him, it was said,
and within a short time Davis and
Howard Sayers were indicted for
Moore's death months previous.
l.. C. Smith, a butcher, as an ac
cessory before the fact, and DR.. Il.
M. Jones, Beu's father, as an ac-
cessory after the fact, also were in
dicted IN connection with MoOre's
death.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
fIOwerS-HawklnS

A very quiet home wedding took
place Wednesday morning at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs, G. p. Flow
ers, in the north part of town, when
their pretty young daughter, Hazel
was united IN marriage to Mr.. Oscar
Hawkins, also of this city. Rev.
w. +. Blevins officiated, and only
members of the family were present.
The newly welded couple left on
the noon train Wednesday for He.
ber Springs to spend their honey
moon. They will return Sunday
and make their home IN Pocahon.
tas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
BAPTIST ladies' Aid

The Bible study class of the
Baptist LADIES' AID will meet at
the residence of Mrs. J. r. Lynch
Tuesday evening at $3.50, July 2lst.
The class will be led by Mrs.
Mont Poe. The lesson will be
Exodus, 6:l2. All members are
requested to bring their bibles.
During the heated summer months
the members of the AID have de.
ceded to meet bi-montbly.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
Death OF 7. 2. Berry

Thomas Redmon Berry, an old
and highly respected citizen of thl'
city, died at nis home here on last
Saturday morning, after being in
poor health for several months,
The remains were taken TO Pitman,
his old home, and laid to rest Sun.
day morning.
Mr.. Berry was about so years Of
age and is survived by his wife and
five children. He was a good hard.
working man, and liked and res.
pected by all who knew him.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
NAME
COUNTY TICKET

At the county oonyention Of the
Socialist party, held in Pooabontas
last Saturday, two candidates for
county offices were nominated, and
il Is sand a great effort will be made
TO elect both of them. Luther
Johnson was nominated for Repre-.
sentative, he having made the race
on the same ticket two years ago,
and Butler Austin Of Maynard, a
former Democrat, was nominated
for sheriff. This makes two can.
dldates for sheriff and three for
representative.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
WILL DEDICATE
NEW CHURCH
New Christian Church Here WI
Be Dedicated BOy PreaCsG

The Christian church comnsius-
of this city announce that on sezs
Sunday, July 20, they will deSSHs
the new Church of Christ, the Geas
tIful new building just completed
IN Pocabontas.
Little Raymond Henley, sou ID.
Rev. J. Will Henley, will be p~-
sent and preach the dedlcatory sr-
mon. Rev. w. f.. Blevins, psa.ae
of the Methodist church, Rev. Wa
II. Marris, pastor Of the Pres6yssrs
an church, have called IN their az
+pO'ntments1ot that day aaS az
church people, and Others wia ~
at liberty to attend the dediezts.m
Of the new church.
The new Christian church "a Sus
of the prettiest and most substSasIsf
buildings of Its kind in Nsrax
east Arkansas; itis a house Of wav
ship the Christian people shogid g.
proud of. and a building that ts a
credit to the town Of Pooabontss-
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
G. 0. P. NAMES
TWO CANDIDATES
Green forest Mayor Named for Gov
ernOr, Myers for U, S. Senate

Little R,pck, July 1.-THE snap
piest, most interesting aud represent
alive convention held by the Re-
pubhcans OF Arkansas in number
Of yeRrs wa held in Little Rock
20 day. The overshadowlng fea-
ture Of the convention was the
large number Of white men and the
few negroes in attendance as dele
gates. The convention was called
10 order by h. L. Remmel, chair
man Of the state committee, who
delivered 6 characteristic address.
After REVERSING the cause Of
Democratic success IN 1919 Chair.
man Remmel took up the record OF
the present administration.
Referring TO state affairs, the
platform iayors woman suffrage,
honest elections and demands repeal
Of the present election statutes, aud
demands reform in the present sys-
tenn OF conducting the affairs OF the
state and the organization of State
Publicity and Immigration Bureau.
The convention also adopted the
resolution Of the Republican
National Committee relative 20 rep
resentauon IN national conventions.
Nominations for candidates for
governor and United States senator
we're then declared in order, A. j.
Russell OF Berryuille nominated A.
L. Kinney, mayor Of Green Forest,
Carroll county; Fred Johnson OF
Hot Springs nominated J. 5. Nc
Connell Of Garland; ii. l.. Kennel
nominated A. G. Curtis Of Lonoke.
Kinney received 2Ol votes, Nc
Connen q, Curtis SO.
On motion Of Remmel, the nom
inauou OF Kinney was made uuani'
nous. The nominee who came TO
Arkansas i've years ago from Hills
dale county, Icb., stepped to the
platform and made an appropriate
speech Of acceptance.
lie SAID this was bis iirsr--npear-
ance in a Republican state ven
tion in Arkansas, and he felt great.
" encouraged by the great amount
Of enthusiasm he had witnessed
during the day. lie said be would
make a canvass Of the state. lie
declared for woman suffrage IN un.
equivocal terms.
Harry II. Myers, three times the
Republican nominee for governor,
was nominated for United States
senator, ID opposition to Senator
James p. Clarke. He was gwen a
rousing ovation when he assembled
the stage 20 accept the nomination.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
COUNTY SINGERS
ELECT OFFICERS

The third annual session Of the
Randolph County Musical Asspcia.
ton was held al Brakebill, near
Mock postofiiee, last Saturday and
Sunday. Tins was one Of the best
sessions held anywhere, and the
people of Mock deserve much praise
for the hospitality shown the visl.
tors and members Of the convention.
The address Of welcome was delIv.
cred by Herbert Price, and sdmp-
tuous dinner was spread upon the
ground. The following officers
we e elected For the ensuing year;
President, Scott Crotts, re-elect
ed; vice president. Jack Hogan;
secretary and treasurer, Chss. O.
auDch, re-olsctod chaplain. } ID.
Kerley; orgapisls, Della Crotts and
Horton Navy.
The officers Of the association are
anxions for all musicians, both vo-
cal and instrumental, to become
members of the association, and
extended a hearty welcome TO all
who wish TO do so.
The next session will be held at
Datto, the second Saturday and
SUNDAY IN October.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Rev. will II. Marris, pastor of
the Presbyterian church, requests
us to announce that on account of
the dedication service at the new
Christian church on next Sunday,
his appointment at the court house
will be called in. Preaching as
usual on the 3rd Sunday in August,
morning and evening.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
WIN let Bridge Contract

County Judge Sam Brown and
Bridge Commissioners Z. Dalton
and W. q. King are advertising for
bids for the construction OF the
new steel bridge across Eleven
points river az Dalton. The con-
tract will be let tomorrow, July IS.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
CORNING MAN
FOUND MURDERED

The BODY of j. w. Dobsoa a
Corning, Ark, was found dead q.
Kerrville, Texas, Sunday norxier.
There were several deep gashes "a
the head, and the police are wcrk
ing on the theory that the msa vx
murdered for the pupose of robt.cy..
A search Of his person revealed Gius
fact that large bank roll which ts
had exhibited the day previous VA
missing. So far the police have
no clue.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
last Day a Assess

Tax Assessor Mason Stacy - At
the court house this week assessing
taxes and says the boys are coming
in mighty slow. lie requested us
to state TO be general public tha
the tax books will be closed on
July 25, after winch penalty will
be attached. w. II. Pbipps Ii as
sistiug with assessing.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
CONVICT CAPTURED
IN SOLDIERS HOME
Man kept in POoahOntaS Jail for
Safe keepino Escaped from
Arkansas Penitentiary

Danyille, ILL.,, July l0.-Henry
Greene Wilson, 20 years old, who
escaped more than a year ago from
the penitenuary at Little Rock,
Ark, where be was serving a 42
year term for the murder Of bis
stepson, Allen Menard, in Clay
county, was arrested here this after
noon by sheriff Shepard. For two
months Wilson has been a member
Of the Soldiers Home at thus place.
lie and his stepson quarreled and
while both were struggling on the
floor Wilson shot Menard with a
revolver. The latter died 22 days
after. After two years w ilson was
convicted and sentenced 10 the pen
iienuary. Having served one year,
be aud a man called "Slim" Rice
made their escape. The next day
Rice tried 10 kill Wilson, according
TO the latter, but the latter escaped.
lie made his way to the Mississippi
river overland. Procuring a bride,
the aged man made a pretehse Of
hunting for horse whenever he
was accosted by anyone. lie went
by steamboat up the Mississippi
river and later here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
New Conference Date

Batesvllle, July a. Bishop II.
&. Morrison announces that the
North Arkansas Conference will be
held in Batesville on November Is
instead of December 2, which was
previously designated. This change
was made upon the request of a
OF pastors of the conference.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
fire At Warm Springs

Word was received here Wednes-
day OF the destruction by fire of the
fine residence of James Creaon, near
Warm Springs. The loss is about
$1,000, partly covered by insurance.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
New Automobile

Speice Brothers received their
new Case FoSr touring car yester.
day, and it is one of the prettiest
aud best cars ever brought to this
section Of the state. Others who
will likely purchase cars soon are
II. N. Hamil, w. II. Waddle aud
DR.. Pringle.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
Baptist Church

Preaching at the Baptist oIixrrk
Sunday morning and evening, ggGr
10, by Rev NJ. ID. Bowers. Evecy-
body will please take notice and tis
public is cordially invited to atteo6..
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-07-17
CONDITION OF
PocahontaS State Bank

At close of business June 3O 1914Report to State Bsa
Commissioner.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
DANIELS UPH0LDS
PRESIDENT WILSON
Secretary of the Navy Makes
Optimistic Speech to Brook
lyn Merchants.

NEW YORK, Ian. 22.-.Cont1dent opu-
mism OF the administration over the out
look for commercial and industrial pros
perity under Democratic rule was voiced
tonight by Josephus Daniels, secretary
OF the navy. In an address before the
Brooklyn Merchants and Manufacturers
association. The secretary asserted that
the country already had been convinced
there was 10 be no business panic IN
1914.
"The initial beneficial effects OF the
tariff and currency measures" he said.
''as we'll as the presidents reassuring
words as to the Intent OF past and pend
ing legislation, have reassured the coun-
try, but may we not see In the cnthus-
iastic way In which the country,
apart from party and apart from
partisanship, is rallying 10 the support OF
iasm which every very great leader in
spires? Convinced OF his high ideals and
thrilled with the success achieved in the
passage of two great pieces OF legisla-
ism above partisan politics and uphold
the hands OF the president
Speaking of the time when the country
had only two political parties and only
erning force. the secretary said
the fact that there are now five parties
has made an ending of the period when
politics was war. 1t is now rather an
emula tion of competition to see what
party can by its record convince the
voters that it is the best instrument OF
public service; and that is the test"
1.-TWO parties were all that We're need
ed when our national life was less COM
pleX, and simpler problems pressed for
he added, but, today there
are such divergent Views and such vary
Ing political creeds that men who believe
In those opposing views cannot find a
home In either OF the two Old
parties. There is nothing TO fear for our
two parties
Nothing could be more sitting or In
FURIOUS to the best public service than to
say to men who do not agree with either
party that they must accept what would
be 10 them the least of two evils. The
voters today refuse ro ally
themselves under any party until il sym
oollzes the political doctrines which win
their approVal
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
GOVERNMENT MAKING
INQUIRY ON REBATES

CHICAGO. Jan. "a comprehensive
investigation into the relations between
railroads and shippers was begun here to-
day by the federal grand jury. The gov
ernment Will seek TO determine II re-
bates have been given favored shippers by
certain roads in violation OF the Elkins
act. More than a dozen witnesses ap-
peared today and many moro have been
subpenaed.
Investigation of charges that Swift &
Company, packers. had, IN effect, received
a rebate from the Ann Arbor Railroad
company occupied most OF the day. Wit
nesses testified that the packers received
carload rates on shipments OF less than
carload lots
An official of the packing company said
the rate was the result OF inadvertent
underbilling 'It was an error In classif1-
cation" he said, 'and was corrected as
soon as 1t was discovered. about year
ago"
The relations of certain Chicago coal
compan MES and the roads handling their
shipments and the switching rates given
milling concerns also are TO be inyesti-
gated"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
AMERICAN COMPANY
OUT Of BEET SUGAR

NEW YORK. Jan. 22.-The American
Sugar Refining company has no longer
any interest In beet sugar refnerles or
voice in their mana cement, according
to the testimony today of Edwin +.
Adkins, chairman OF the board OF dlrec-
tors, on resuming the stand IN the hear
nes OF the governments suit TO dissolve
the company under the Sherman anti
trust law.
Mr.. Adkins testified that In August
1911, the company had sold outright It's
half interest In the stock Of the Western
Sugar Refining company OF California,
and had also disposed In October OF the
same year of its holdings In the Carver
Sugar company, both beet sugar concerns
One of the contentious of the government
is that the American Sugar Refining COM
pany is power In the beet sugar In
dustry.
Replying to the question as to who
benefited by the preferential tax differ
entail In force between the United States
and Cuba, Mr.. Adkins said the reduc-
ton in sugar due to this Slips from
the pocket of the reflner Into that OF the
consumer. He gave testimony to show
that the Cuban planter was not a large
beneficiary OF the arrangement.
The witness also asserted there could
be no controlling OF the sugar market
and fixing OF prices in case a combina-
ton bought for big buyer and his COM
petitors. The big buyer could not control
the little ones after they bought to ca
pacity, he said, adding:
In this age II is impossible for one
corporation to control so large a COM
modify as sugar"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON P||VDELL ORDERED

WASHINGTON, Jan. e2.-Thc nomi.
nation Of II. NJ. Pindell of Peoria to
be ambassador to Russia was ordered
favorably reported today by the senate
foreign relations committee.
Mr.. Pindell 3 nomination has been de,
layed because Of certain alleged cor
respondence with Senator Lewis, say
ing Pindell had been selected to repre-
sent the United States in Russia for n
limited period, probably not more than
a year. Investigation also was made
into alleged correspondence between
Mr.. Pindell and Representative Stone
over control of federal patronage.
1.-THE committee said Chairman
Bacon, decided that nothing had been
found concerning Mr.. Pindeli which
would warrant it in refusing to recon-
mend his confirmation for the Russian
ambassadorship.
The nomination of Daniel It. Mooney
of Ohio to be minister to Paraguay was
referred to a subcommittee Tor con-
sideratIon.
The president nominated Thomas A.
Flynn today ms United States attorney
for Arizona.
Postmasters nominated; Wyoming
Walter l.. Larsh, Cheyenne.
TeXas-A. G.. Hubbard, Paris.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
TRINIDAD SCENE Of
FIERCE STREET FIGHT

TRINIDAD, Colo, Jan. 22.-Twent,
or more persons, including eight women
are under arrest and at least five arc
known to be suffering from slight in
Junes as the result of serious street
riot which took place here this after
noon when the military, under the per
sonal direction Of General John Chase
broke up mob Of strikers and strike
sympathizers which was attempting tc
march to San Rafael hospital, where
Mother Jones is held under military
arrest.
Stones, bottles and bricks were
hurled at the mllitiamen by crowd of
angry women who precipitated the out.
break, when they were ordered to turn
back by the soldiers.
oeSeral soldiers. including Major II.
VI. randolph, were assaulted and not
until the caValrymcn with drawn swords
had charged the crowd several times
was the mob dispersed, One soldier
sustained broken rib when his horse
leIl ana one of the rioters received a
cut from saber
The riot followed a parade of wives
and children of striking coal miners
which had been carefully planned by
the the leaders. Permission to carry the
plans out had been granted by General
Chase, with the understanding that no
effort would be made to march to the
hospital ~ ''o
Berando Verna, an Italian striker. is
under arrest charged with being the
leader OF a crowd of strikers which at
tempted to break through a line of
cavalry stationed near the postoffice
Most Of the arrests were made while
the soldiers were attempting to clear
the streets.
J Only one shot was fired during the
aSemohs,ration, soldier s rifle was dis
charged when it fell from his hands up.
on tne pavement. About an hour was
occupied IN clearing the streets.
:, Large, details Of soldiers were no.
iheing the streets tonight and all sa.
looms were closed.
M, MRS. Katherine Williamson OF Denver.
VINO was billed to address n mass meet
ing OF women late this afternoon. did not
aPpear AT the meeting place When her
ABSENCE was noted cries OF .Ouitter;' md
pSeserter OF the cause filled the house,
Governor Ammons and General Iobn
speakers ~ "''''ei'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
Army Orders.

WASHINGTON. Jan 22-The follow
Ing promotions CT officers of the Infantry
are announced:
Major A. w Brewster, UNASSIGNED. TO
lieutenant colonel; Captain John Howard
Nineteenth infantry. to major assigned
to Twenty-second Infantry, First Lien
tenant William H Patterson, Twelfth in
fantry to captain, assigned to Twelfth
infantry; First Lieutenant Leonard 7
Mygstt. unassigned. to captain; FIRST
Lieutenant f. NJ. Norton, Twentietb in
fantry TO captain. unassigned: Second
Lieutenant B. p. Butler, Thlrtietb In
fantry to FIRST lieutenant, assigned TO
Thirtieth Infantry; Second Lieutenant 70,
r. Lewis. Twenty-flfth infantry, to frst
lieutenant assigned TO Second Infantry
and Second Lieutenant p. A. Larned
Fifth infantry. to first lieutena mt. unas-
signed,
Captain William f. Hunt. uuartermas-
ter corps will assume charge OF construc-
ton work for Fort Bliss. Tex. reijevine,
Captain a. p. Watts. Quartcrrnas ST el.
corps
Captain M. c. Mumrna, Fourteentb
cavalry, is transferred to the Eighth
cavalry.
Orders OF January II. relating to Cam
tain j. T. Conrad. Third cavalry, are re-
voked
Captain p. Powers Eleventh Infantry
Will proceed to Hot Springs. Ark far
trea atment a. army and navy general
hospital
Captain IL j. Price. Twenty-third In
fantry, vii! proceed to the Walter Reed
hospital Washington, D. G.. for
treatment
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
Jackling S Yacht Is Pictured

An entire page OF the New York Times
Sunday picture supplement OF January is
was devoted to six Views OF THE
Cyprus" D. c. Jackling's $500. 900 yacht,
The pictures include one OF The Cyprus
on her trial trip; guests double state
room showing colonial treatment; dining
ROOM finished in Tibet oak; corner In
owners library and office. finished In
Tibet mahogany; forward end OF the
music room. showing the real fireplace
The vessel marks the Introduction OF
the exclusive use of oil fuel in private
ocean going crafts. IT Is furnished with
every luxury that its designers could
suggest: and Is one OF the most elegant
!. service today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
Debaters 'Get BUSY. -

The debating season at the L. d s. T.
is open and the students are zealously
preparing for the school tryouts for
places on the representative team OF the
school. Already more than ten aspirants
are in the field for the contests
Coach d. NJ. Draper reports that the L.
D. s. has this year more and better quail
lhed material with which TO contest for
the high school championship than ever
before In the history of the school
The first struggle will probably take
place early next month with Rex acad-
emy OF Rexburg, Idaho. This school has
sent word 10 Mr. Draper expressing a.
desire TO meet the local dcbaters here at
It's own expense
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
PEACE DECLARED BY
UNIVERSITY CLASSES

Temporary peace between the fresh
men men and sophomores of the University OF
Utah was established as the result ~ a
Joint meeting OF the two classes at noon
Yesterday. The treaty of peace, which
VIII be In effect until the examinat tions
signed by the presidents of both ella ssas
and stipulated that Russell Owens, Her
man Post and Lowell Romney OF tho
freshmen, and Harry Stevens of the
sophomores. should be given a public
barbering Owens, Post and Ron,DnS,
were promptly shorn OF their locks, bn,
the sentence still hangs over Stevens ae
ne was not at the meeting
After the haircutting was comnIeted oil
the students who have been shorn as a
result of the fighting lined up on the
campus and were photographed by A r.
Callister, editor OF the UtonIan, The pic.
ture VIII appear in the Yearbook ee
The Utah University Rog1les GALLERY :"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-01-23
Helps Needy Women.

Officers of the Free kindergarten and
Neghborhood House report that there is
a considerable number OF unemployed
their attention. Some OF them are moth
ers OF young children and are in serious
need of work. Most OF those on record
at the Ne!ghborhood house are proficient
in some line OF domestic work
The officers OF the house are anxious
to place these women applicants for
work in positions. and ask that those
who are in need OF expert domestic help
in various lines call the matron of the
house. Tho telephone number is Wa
satch 2SlT-M, and the house is located
at 753 West First South street,