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The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Flashes From the MOvinu
 Picture Drama of War

The Austrians are still holding Ora COW.
 The Prussian Guard is reported to have been repulsed with great loss at Ypres.
 Premier Asquith announces that all the North Sea has been declared mili- tary area, and shipping restricted on account of the danger from mines.
 Russian fleet has sailed from Hel- singfors, Finland, to engage the Ger man Baltic fleet
 Boston traveller in Belgium says: The Belgians are overpowered, but not conquered"
 Berlin reports that the fall of Bel grade, capital of Servia. is imminent.
 Lloyd-George estimates that the war will cost Great Britain S2,250, ,O00, 900 for one year.
 The Prince of Wales has crossed to the continent to visit the troops at the front.
 Japanese troops have occupied the fortified positions at Tsingtau in the Kiaouchau territory.
 Heavy snow storms in the Voges are greatly impeding the progress of troops.
 In telegram to Lady Roberts. Field Marshal Sir John French. in the name of the army serving in France, expressed deep sympathy.
 British and French aeroplanes de- stroyed two old forts at Lille.
 There are many boys 16 to IS years of age in the newly recruited German corps.
 Premier Asquith says the war is costing England $5,000,OOO daily.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20

London.--"The fall of Cracow is ex pected at any moment" says Venice dispatch to the Morning Post. "The city is invested on the north and parts are ablaZe. The inhabitants are in flight. The Russian forces have made a rapid advance and reached Cracow sooner than expected.
 For the Russians, the fall of Ora COW means. the key to Silesia, strik- ing vital blow at Germany"
 The possibility is being discussed that the Austrians may abandon Ora. COW rather than submit the city to 8 destructive bombardment
 Berlin dispatches declare that the Russians have been repulsed near Stallupeoenen, in East Prussia, and their forces have been driven back at Lipno. At Wloclawck, on the Vistula, in Puland, 1t Is asserted that several Russian army corps were defeated The Germans claim to have captured 23.000 prisoners and much artillery in this battle.
 Numerous fresh successes along the entire front are reported by the Rus sian General Staff While these re ports claim nothing like a decisive success they indicate that the Russian armies are pushing forward in East Prussia, though their advance in the southern part of that province Is meeting with desperate resistance.
 Berlin dispatches tell nothing of the fighting in this region, but officials are reassuring the inhabitants of the province and minimize the dangers oi Russian invasion.
 The Germans have withdrawn from their positions between Kalisz and Weilun, Polish towns near the German frontier, according to the Petrograc announcements. The defeat of an at tempt of the Germans to assume the offensive in the Czenstochowa regior is recorded.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Seek to Crush the Servjans.

London.-A dispatch from Berlin says the Austrian General Staff has ordered an offensive movement with all possible force against the Servians. in the hope of ending the Balkan phase of the war before winter, so re- leasing Austrian troops for service against the Russians. The Servians and Montenegrins, who started out to invade Bosnia and Herzegovina, are now back in their own territory, where they are offering stubborn resist ance to the Austrians
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Sheriff Entitled to Share.

Attorney General w. L. Moose has rendered an opinion in which he holds that county collectors are entitled to commissions on collection on automo. piles. the opinion being furnished at the request of Oscar K. Williams. sheriff of Lonoke county.
 "Tne sheriff is entitled to the tax just as if that were the only tax col. lected by him." says the attorney gen. eral. This is not an ordinary ad va lorem tax, but special tax for the benefit of hi9hwayR"
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Bank Expected to Pay Out.

It is believed that the Bank of Eng land. which went into the hands of the bank commissioner Monday, will pay out. The failure is ascribed to poor collections. and 1t was considered advisable to turn it over to the bank commissioner for liquidation G. w. Morris is president of the institution. and other officers are among the most prominent men of England. The cap ital stock was s50.000 and the surplus and undivided profits were $l9.OO0. while the deposits on last report were about S59,000
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Governor Hays issued the follow ing proclamation Friday:
 Following the custom inaugurated in this country many years ago, and in accordance with the proclamation of President Wilson, I, George w. Hays, governor of the state of Arkan- sas, do hereby designate Thursday, the 26th day of November, inst, as day of thanksgiving and praise, and call upon the people throughout tns state to lay aside upon that day thelr ordinary occupations and join in their places of public worship and in family reunions in their homes in praise to God for the many manifold blessings he has bestowed upon us, and espe- cially for that of peace which reigns supreme on the American continent. when practically half the world is en. gagged in war.
 'In the state we see prosperity on every side. The fields are laden with white, and the orchards are red in their hue. The meadows, watered by the rippling streamlets, are green in their shade, and the forests are sug- gestive of the prosperous season by the shedding and color of the foliage. The flower gardens so beautiful pe- speak the works of nature and the products of his handiwork.
 ''In the state we see strong move ment toward helping each other. That this is true is evidenced by our recent enthusiastic conventions held in an endeavor to better conditions occa- sion by the grave cotton situation. We have since our observance of the last national day of thanksgiving witness ed in our state wonderful advance ment along all lines. particularly that of religion and education.
 "I recommend that on the day desig- mated the people of this state, gather ed in their homes and churches, ren- der to Almighty Goo their grateful thanks and in their prayers beseech the heavenly throne that peace may soon be restored to the many coun- tries participating in the war of wars"
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
GERMANS TURN 0N
 THE RUSSIAN F0E
THEY ARE AGAIN FACING THE ENEMY IN EASTERN POLAND
 BEFORE FORTS OF cRAcoW.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 London.-ln the east the Germans and Austrians have turned after their retreat from the Tistula to face the Russians in East Prussia, in Poland and before Cracow Each of 'Nese re- gions probably will supply a big bat tie, but the most important will be that in Poland. where the Germans are sending their strongest and best ar mics in the hope of smashing the Rus sian center. This would compel the Russians to fall back again to the Wis tula and relieve Silesia from imme. diate danger of invasion.
 No change in the operations in Rus sian Poland has been more startling than the sudden resumption of the of fensive by the Germans, a movement by which the heart of the Russian line has been attacked and Warsaw again thereatened.
 As usual there are conflicting re- ports. Petrograd does not deny that the Germans have resumed the offen- sive, but dispatches from the Russian capital declare such a movement will not cause the slightest diversion from the Russian invasion of East Prussia, which is proceeding slowly. but steadily.
 The following official statement was issued by the French War Office:
 According to the latest advices the enemy has renewed his attacks to the east and to the south of Ypres, but they have not altered the situation which remains satisfactory.
 During the last two days we have registered progress more or less pro- nounced everywhere we have attacked, at Hetsas, on the Yser between Ar mentieres and Arras, in the region of Vailly, in the Argonne and on the heights of the Meuse."
 It is almost impossible to gain an accurate insight into the prodigious action that is stretching over the 300 mile front and at the ends of which fighting has been extremely severe for three weeks. The continuous night marches and attacks made by the Germans, which have been met by counter-attacks from the allies near Dixmude and Ypres, however, are said to have resulted in considerable thrusting back of the Germans.
 German General Headquarters re- ports that unfavorable weather has permitted only very slight progress on the right wing, but claims that several hundred French and British soldiers and two machine guns were captured in a preliminary encounter The Ger mans also report the blowing up ana capturing of strong French position of support in the forest of Argonne.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
WILSON SAYS NO
 WAR WITH TURKEY
OTTOMAN EMPIRE CALLED UPON TO EXPLAIN SMYRNA HAR-
 BOR INCIDENT.
HOSTILlTIES NOT PROBABLE
Commander of North Carolina Cabled to Take No Action That Would
 Embarass Home Government.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Wash1ngton.-Th United States government has directed Ambassador Henry Morgenthau at Constantinople to ask the Ottoman government for an explanation of the firing, by Turk fsh land forces, at a launch from the American cruiser Tennessee, proceed ing from Vourlah to the American consulate at Smyrna, Asia Minor Sec retary Daniels, with the approval Of President Wilson, cabled the com manders of the TennesS ae and the North Carolina, also in the Mediter- ranean, to take no action which might embarrass the American government and to await instructions from Wash ington.
 The following statement was issued by the Navy Department:
 Captain B. c. Decker, in command of the Tennessee, wired Secretary Dan iels this morning that while proceed ing from Vourlah to Smyrna to make official calls boat was fired at. Con- sul anxious for safety of consulate Tennessee left Vourlah at request Of ambassador, and is now anchored in the harbor of Scio (Chios), Greece from which Captain Deckers tele- gram was sent. Secretary Daniels wired for fuller information"
 High officials are sure that the in cfdent will be promptly adjusted through diplomatic channels. Presi- dent Wilson is determined that under no circumstances shall the United States be involved in war with Turkey If the Turkish officers acted without authority of the Ottoman government and the firing was not justified by na- val procedure in closed port, it is believed the Ottoman government will apologize.
 An officers launch from the Unit. ed States cruiser Tennessee, which was entering the Gulf of Smyrna to arrange for the cruiser to come into forts and compelled to return to the Tennessee" says a dispatch to the Ex change Telegraph from Athens.
 The commander of the Tennessee informed the valli that he had orders from his government to enter the har- bor of Smyrna and had decided to do so."
 A dispatch from Athens said:
 The American warship Tennessee has arrived at Vurla, Asia Minor, and put stop to ill-treatment of British. French and Russian residents. The au- thorities of Symrna fearing lombard ment, have left for the interior. The Symrna garrison consists of 35,O0o Turkish soldiers"
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Must Improve the Station.

According to an order issued Thurs day by Chairman w F. Mcknight of the Railroad Commission of Arkan- sas, an order soon will be issued com polling the Iron Mountain railroad to make improvements on its passenger depot at Pine Bluff. This matter has been pending for several weeks, but owing to the arrangement of certain particulars regarding the improve ments, the matter vas not finally set tied until Thursday. A force of men will start work within 10 days.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
State Farm Cotton Picked.

Penitentiary Commissioner Brad sher reports that the convicts will finish picking the cotton on the state farm this week, and will have abou. 1.600 bales on the Cummins place. and 500 bales on rented land. Last year the state had total of 1900 bales. This year the state has also raised about eight hundred tons of hay and 27.000 bushels of corn. The cotton has not been sold. and will be held for bet ter prices.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
French Soldiers Dig Entertainments

furlong within the fighting zone on the frontier of Lorraine the challenge halt is sharply shot at the passer- by and a sentinel brings his rife with fixed bayonet to charge while the com mander of the post closely scrutinizes his permit. On each side of the road in the fields hundreds of soldiers la bor at entrenchments, which are now regarded as better than stone or steel built notifications as defensive works
 These trenches are almost invisible.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Bankers Realty Company.

The Bankers Realty Company of Little Rock has been chartered with capital stock of s150.0O0 The officers are; H. l.. Remmel, president; Her man Kahn. vice president. and Sidney l.. Kahn, secretaly-treasurer.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Home Grown Christmas Dinner.

An all home grown Arkansas menu for the Christmas dinner is recom- mended by Governor Hays in the fol. lowing proclamation:
 Whereas, The great state of Ar kansas is now initiating a movement to feed herself and to encourage the production of all the necessary food for man and beast; and
 Whereas. The crisis resulting from demoraliZed cotton market makes it imperative that we, as citizens of this state, make every effort to grow the things we should eat, which will result in great diversification of crops and food stuffs, instead of de voting all of our energy to the cotton industry; and
 Whereas, Arkansas now produces great variety of meats, fruits, veg etables and other food products. and the greater production of these diver sifled food stuffs should be encour- aged, to the end that this state may feed herself first, and then have something to sell of her surplus.
 Therefore, I do hereby recommend and request that everyone living with in the borders of our state prepare suitable menu of Arkansas food products to be served as our Christ mas dinner December 25, 1914, and that nothing but Arkansas grown food shall be served on this happy oc- casion.
 ''It is further recor- -nended that the press of the state of Arkansas, the women's clubs and other organiza- tions. farmers and individuals coop crate in this movement, and that Christmas day shall be set aside to celebrate 'Grown-in-Arkansas' food products"
The Spectator., 1914-11-20

Geneva, Switzerland. Emperor William accompanied by his staff, re- turned Friday evening to Kolmar, 40 miles southwest of Strassburg, his starting point at the commencement of the war, according to dispatch from Basel. received here.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Guarantees of Land Titles.

Senator White of Jefferson county says that he has prepared and win introduce bill at the approaching session of the Legislature for the state guarantee of land titles. The bill is modelled after the statute that has been in satisfactory operation in Ala. bama for number of years. It would be operated through the State Land Office.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
American Newspapers Prohibited,

Fl Paso, Tex-An American news papers were prohibited from entry in- to Mexico by an order from General Villa to put into effect Wednesday. Persons crossing the international border were relieved of newspapers. No explanation was given.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Installation of President.

Invitations have teen received in Little Rock. from the trustees and faculty of the University of Arkan- sas, to attend the exercises at the university November 22, on which oc- casion. President John c. Futrall will be formally installed into office.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20

The Hague.-The liberality with which the warning nations have spread mines in the North sea is indicated by the fact that during the last week the Dutch coast guards have picked up from 12 to 20 mines daily.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20

This week 312 brass cuspidors were distributed among the various offices at the state capitol, as a part of the new furnishings. They cost s2 each wholesale.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
For Assistant Secretary.

Ira c. Langley of Piggott announces that he will he candidate for assist. ant secretary of the Senate. He was formerly circuit clerk of Clay county, and was chairman of the joint Peni- tentiary Committee in the session Of 1913.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Villa Marchino on Mexico cn,

Washington.-Gen. Francisco Villa, in command of the troops under the control of the Mexican convention at Aguas Calientes. is marching on Mexi- co City. His army has taken Leon. the first important railroad center south of Aguas Calientes. without fir- ing a shot. He is within 200 miles of the capital
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
STATE CAPITOL
 NEWS AND NOTES
QUESTION OF THE JURISDICTION OF PULASKI CHANCELLOR
 BONE OF CONTENTION.
EXECUTION SET FOR NOV. 21
Supreme Court Heard Arguments Monday as to. Jurisdiction of the
 Chancery Court in the Case.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock
 The fate of Arthur Hodges, the ac- hangs tremblingly in the balance.
 The Supreme Court had affirmed the lower court. Governor Hays set No vember IA as his date of execution. The chancellor of this district issued a restraining order against the Peni- tentiary Commission enjoining the executioon until further inquiry could be made into his sanity. The Pulaski County Court set Monday, November 23, for such hearing. On November 13 Governor Hays granted a respite until Saturday, November 21.
 Monday afternoon argument was heard by the Supreme Court as to the Jurisdiction of the chancellor in the premises. Lewis Rhoton and Grover Owen appeared on behalf of the ac- cused, while Attorney General w. l.. Moose represented the state, assisted by John p Streepey. After hearing extended arguments, in which the State contended that the chancellor had exceeded his jurisdiction, the court took a recess until Friday, Mo- vember 20, the day preceding the date set for the execution, when they will announce their decision if they have agreed upon one by that time. Justice Smith was not on the bench at the hearing, being out of the city.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Emperor Gives a Million.

London.-A Vienna dispatch an- nources that Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has subscribed $l,000, ,0OO to the Austrian war loan.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Another British Ship Sunk.

Valparasio, Chile.-There are persis- tent rumors here that the British transport Grown of Calicia has been attacked by German cruisers and has been sunk
The Spectator., 1914-11-20
Columbia's Good Road Day.

Governor Hays has issued a procla- nation setting apart November 24-25 as Good Roads Days for Columbia county. The Good Roads Days ceIe. brated by other counties, September 16-17. were not observed in Columbia on account of the dry weather.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20

Washington.-The Chilean Senate has ratified the new peace commission treaty with the United States.
The Spectator., 1914-11-20

Albert Glasscock has arrived fror Paragould. to take position in the State Land Office.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06

day. The resolution authorizing the
bond issues was drafted by the con-
troller having I'm mind the possible
adoption of such an amendment and
the rate OF interest 10 be paid on the
bonds was not specified. IL II Is nee
essary 10 authorize new bonds. IL VIII
necessitate the calling OF a special
meeting of the board OF estimates and
common council. 49,.
All OF the IL amendments sub
mitted In Tuesdays election car
risd, with the exception OF the pro
posal To extend the terms OF city
offices from two TO four years and sep
arate city from national, state and
county electors. In the interests oil
reform this amendment. or rather the
latter part OF AZ. was considered the
most vital Of those submitted, but II
has been decisively defeated,
There Is some doubt as 10 the fate
OF another important amendment
that to abolish the board of esti
mates. TIE Affirmative vote Is larger
than the negative vote. and on a ma
iority basis the amendment is adopt
ed. hut Corporation Counsel Lawson
is inclined To the opinion that this
proposal is really not a chartel
amendment, hut q separate. PROPOSE
ton, requiring a three-fifths vote, e
become effective. II this Is the case
the proposal has, on the returns. failed
OF adoption. ~ ~.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
LET [ CONTRACT FOR
OJiBWAY: GRADING
/, on $4,000 Job Will Begin
on Monday-Paving to 2
20 Follow

The contract for the grading Of tins
main street Of oiibway cnt,, was
awarded Thursday to John Dewhurst.
OF woodsles. Ont. ojibway is the
new Ontario town which Is being
built to house the employees Of the
enormous steel plant which the U. 3.
Steel corporation is planning for
Canada.
The grading of the main street viii
cost $4,000, and the work win be-
gin next Monday. Immediately upon
completion OF the grading, the work
Of paving the street and laying the
sidewalks will commence. The main
street will be over three and one-half
miles long and 100 feet wide.
The letting of the contract for grad
ing by the steel corporation indicates
that the concern intends carrying out
its plans for q big Canadian mill with
out delay. Work Ii already in pro-
gress on the Essex terminal station.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
ERIC BOOTH-CLIBBORN
JOINS BAPTIST CHURCH

In the presence OF congregation
that crowded the First Baptist church
in every corner Wednesday. evening,
the Rev. Thomas J. villers. pastor Of
the church, received into its commun-
ion, Eric Booth Clibborn. son Of Mrs.
Catherine Booth-Clibborn, who has
been conducting a special eyangelistic
campaign In the church. the last fort.
night Young Booth-Clibborn, granu
son Of the founder Of the Salvation
army. during his stay In. Detroit has
become q close friend Of Dr.. villers
and under the latter's. guidance tbs
young man will go TO Louisville. KY
to enter the Ba,tist Theological sem
inary to prepare himself for the min.
istry. Mrs. Booth Clibborn will leave
Detroit Thursday for Kansas City, to
conduct evangelistic meetings there.
Miss Victoria Booth-Clibborn will con
tinue to work with DR.. villers until
Sunday.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
JUDGE SHOWS MERCY TO
ACCUSED PAROLE-BREAKER

Frank Pinkowski went wrong eight
months ago. and was paroled. and be
cause he was with three youths. two
weeks ago. when they were arrested
for breaking into garage. Frank ap
peared before Judge Phelan, Thurs
day morning. for breaking his parole.
The three young men with whom he
had been arrested were released soon
after being taken in custody. Frank
was held, because he was on parole.
The prisoners companions appear