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The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
AMERICAN STEAMER HIT
BY TORPEDO IN IRISH SEA

Washington, May 26-(Special to The
Press s)-The American steamer Nebraska,
that sailed from New York on May 7 for Liv-
erpool, was torpedoed by a submarine in the
Irish sea this morning, forty miles off Fast
net.
The sea was calm at the time and the
crew took life boats Immediately and stood
by to watch the results.
There were no passengers aboard.
1t was found the ship was not seriously
damaged, as the bulkheads held and prevent
ed sinking.
The crew returned to the ship and put
into the first harbor.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
HOPE WINS COUNTY
SEAT LITIGATION
Contest With Washington Comes to
Close in Circuit Court, But
Will Be Appealed.

Hope, May 27.-The Hampstead
county seat contest case was con-
cluded here yesterday when de-
cision was rendered in favor or
Hone. The case was tried before
Judge George r. Haynie of Pres
cott. at a special term of the Hemp
stead county circuit court, and has
been in progress for more than a
week. Hope won the county seat
at a special election held on Aug.
lis. 1914, by more than 500 votes.
Washington contested the election
on the ground of alleged fraud. A
short time subsequent to the filing
of the contest proceedings the rec
ords were moved to Hope.
Washington made hard fight
to retain the court house, and was
represented by Etter & Monroe OF
Washington, D. B. Sain of Nash
Vile and ex-Gov. Dan w. Jones OF
Little Rock, while Hope was repre-
sented by James H. McCollum and
o. A. Graves of this city,
The arguments were concluded
yesterday afternoon by Dan w.
Jones. At the conclusion of the
arguments Judge Haynie took the
case under consideration, and after
reviewing the testimony in the case
from every angle, held that the
contestants had failed to establish
proof sufficient to make a case of
fraud, and decided against them.
Attorneys representing Washing
ton filed notice of appeal and the
case will be carried to the supreme
court. Washington has been the
county seat of Hampstead county
ever since the county was created
/ by the legislative counsel of Mis-
souri, territory on Dec. Is, 1918.
The first court of record filed in
Hampstead county was held in 1919
and the first circuit court was held
in 1920. The present courthouse
was built in 1874. During the civil
war Gen. Steele took possession of
Little Rock and Washington was
made the temporary state capital,
and the Confederate legislature was
held there from Nov. to Dec. 1,
1862. Washington was the home of
many men of note, among them be-
| ing ex-senator James X. Jones, A.
H. Garland, United States attorney
general, R. Eakin and B. B. Bat
tie, supreme judges, and many 9TH
ers.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
ABANDON STATE
FAIR THIS YEAR
Citizens of Hot Springs Say They
Are Unable to Stand Continued
Financial Drain.

Hot Springs, May 26.-The meet
ing of the directors of the Arkansas
state fair association last night in
the business mems building marked
the end of the activity of this or
ganization so far as state fair this
year is concerned.
The meeting was called to dis
cuss the $4,000 in unpaid premiums
that remains from the last fair.
Considering business conditions in
Hot Springs at the present time 1t
would be impossible to raise the
money to pay these premiums and
then obtain sufficient funds to hold
another state fair.
Residents of Hot Springs will re-
gret seeing this annual show dis
Continued, but feel that as they
have borne the burden of the state
fair ever since it's organization IL
years ago, without ever receiving
any financial aid from the state,
1t will not be expected Of them to
continue to bear this loss another
year. 1t is probable creditors of the
state fair association will be asked
to grant little more time for rails
ing the premium money, and that
some arrangements may be made
whereby the association may retain
its charter, but prospects for anoth-
er state fair appear very slim.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
M'RAE MAY ENTER
-t GOVERNORS RACE
Hodges Opposed to Long Campaign
But Brough Says He Will Begin
Wind Business in June.

Little Rock, May 27.-T. c. NC
Rae of Prescott, whose name mas
been connected persistently with the
coming gubernatorial race, yester-
day said he thought probably ne
would be a candidate, although ne
was not ready to make oellnile
statement. Mr.. McRae was in Lit
tie Rock yesterday.
'It is too early yet to decloe'
said Mr.. McRae, the former Arkah-
sas congressman, "but l expect may
be I will be- In event Mr.. McRae
enters the campaign he Will nave
a strong following from his section
of the state. Mr.. McRae has peen
mentioned as probable candidate
since the first 1915 political rumors
began to circulate.
Earle w. Hodges, secretary OF
state and one of the two avoWeo
candidates for the governors chair,
said yesterday morning he was
against a long campaign and that
he would not open campaign head
quarters in Little Rock until De-
cember.
81 couldn't spare the time from
nv office or afford the expense Oh
opening headquarters any earlier,
said Mr.. Hodges yesterday. In the
meanwhile. the announcement of
DR.. C. H. Brough that he would be-
gin an active campaign June 10
NAV cause other candidates to be-
gin active work and force an early
campaign.
nGov. Hays as yet has not slghl-
fied his intentions.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
MANY ADDITIONS
TO CHURCH ROLL
Nearly One Hundred Responded to
Invitation Last Night to Join
Christian Workers.
(From Thursdays Daily Press

(FrOm thursdays Daily Fress'J
Some of the fruits of the big re-
vival being conducted here by
NEyangelist Burke Culpepper be-
came evident last night when, re-
sponding to urgent invitations upon
the part of the evangelist and many
Christian workers, nearly one hum
dred persons went forward and
gave the minister their hands and
Offered themselves for membership
in the church.
Evangelist Culpepper did not at
tempt to preach last night. He
turned the service into a sort of ex-
perience meeting. The large and
well trained choir rendered inspir-
ing music and many who had felt
the uplift incident to the meeting
made short talks. Rev. Culpepper
delivered a brief talk and conclud-
ed by throwing the doors of the
church open. The invitation was
extended to all who were not af-
filiated with any religious denomi-
nation to come forward and give
the minister their hands, and by
this act publicly express their
determination to lead better lives
and become identified with the
church. The large number of re-
sponses to this invitation were most
, encouraging and gratifying to the
evangelist and the Christian men
and women who are working so
faithfully with him.
At the noon hour today Rev. Gull
pepper and his co-workers held a
short service at the plant of the
Pekin Cooperage Company for the
benefit of the men employed in that
plant. Many gave their hands to
the minister and said they would
lead better lives.
Tonight at the airdome, if not
raining, and at the church, if rain
ing, the evangelist will preach on
the text, What profiteth 1t a man
If he gain the whole world and lose
, his own SOUL"
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
Germany Hopes to Placate Americans.

Washington, May 26.-President
Wilson told callers yesterday he did
not know the causes for the delay
in the German reply to the Ameri-
can note on the Lusitania, but he
presumed the German government
was absorbed in new circumstances
arising out of tIaly's entrance into
the war.
While Ambassador Gerard has
sent several messages bearing on
what the German reply may be, no
direct intimation- had been received
concerning it's contents.
The embassy here, however, has
made suggestions to the German
foreign office for the reply. and
in German quarters it is said the
note will be of character to salts
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
HOLD ELECTION TO
PICK POSTMASTER
Congressman Caraway Gets Helena
Candidates to Agree to Abide by
Vote of People.

Helena, May 26.-After giving
the various political leaders several
weeks to get together in the matter
of their choice Of the local post
mastership, and in the meantime
giving the matter his serious con-
sheration, Congressman T. H. Car
away, finding five applicants still
in the field, and their appointment
being urged most earnestly by their
respective sponsors, determined that
the matter be put in the hands of
the democratic electors who are pa
irons of the local office.
Agreement was reached between
him and the candidates which leaves
the choice to primary and the date
set for same is Wednesday, June 2.
E. P. Govan, Sr., S. A. Mcclure,
w. L. Jarman, A. P. Coolidge and
NlCk otldu oiC thO AiVO SohNi
dates.
1t is believed that this primary
will probably bring about a bitter
contest between political leaders, as
they are divided in their support of
the various candidates.
Following is the agreement in
full:
The selection of democratic
postmaster at Helena will be sub
mitted to the white democratic
electors who are patrons of that Of
flee at some date not less than five
nor more than twelve days from
this date.
The five candidates who now seek
the appointment shall each name a
judge, these judges to select two
clerks, to hold said election.
In the even that any candidate
shall withdraw, the judge selected
by him shall also retire. In the
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
GERMANY ASKS WILSON FOR ONE MORE
WEEK TO REPLY TO u. s. DEMANDS

London, May 26.-The following
news dispatch was received yester-
day from Amsterdam:
"The German government has
asked America for a further delay
of a week in it's reply to the Lusi-
tania note. In all probability the
note will be delivered in Washing
ton on Saturday. 1t is stated in
Berlin that the note will be couch
ed in very friendly terms. On &C
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

event the number of judges shall be
even (say four), then these judges
themselves shall select one judge Sc
that the number of said judges shall
not be an even number.
There shall be one voting place
that to be the city hall in the city
of Helena
The judges so selected by the
candidates shall determine the time
of opening and closing the polls
providing that ample time be given
so that all who wish and are quail
fled shall have an opportunity to
vote.
The judges are to pass upon the
qualifications of the voter, subject
to the stipulation that he shall be
a white democratic eIector and pa
tron of the office.
The candidates shall agree upon
the boundary of the voting district,
if they can do so; If not, the judges
are to fix the same.
The candidate receiving the plu-
rality of the votes cast shall be de-
clared the winner, and be recon-
mended for the appointment.
The candidates themselves shall
agree upon the date for holding the
election within the time specified,
provided they can do so; if not, a
majority thereof shall govern.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
Supervision Lost in Craighead.

Early last week it was thought
that county supervision carried in
the school election, but from all
returns in now it looks as though
the question lost and the county
will not have a county superintend-
ent.
With thirteen small districts ia
report, County Clerk Harrison states
that the question has lost by 100
votes. The vote on county super
vision this year, however, was Iarg-
er than ever before AJonesboro
Tribune.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
HAYS MAY ASPIRE
TOA THIRD TERM
Governor is Characteristically "Un-
decided About His Future Po-
litical Course.

The Little Rock Democrat of Sat-
day, contained the following politi-
cal story with reference to the gu
bernatorial situation, intimating
very strongly that Hays might seek
a third term:
Politicians of Little Rock and Of
Arkansas are almost unanimous in
saying that Gov. Hays will be seen
in the race for the gubernatorial
nomination in the coming cam
paign. They base their contention
on activity of some of the COVER
nor's friends and from statements
of the governors associates. Yet
not one has had the information
direct from the governor.
He doesn't know what he will
do" is the information from the
governors office. The governors
indecision, it is pointed out, may re-
suit in his candidacy for the SUI
preme court bench if an announce
ment that he will be a candidate
for governor is not made within the
next few weeks. Many believe, and
indications point that way, that he
will become an out and out candi-
date for reelection soon. Some
even say he now is arranging the
financial condition of a gubernator-
ial campaign.
CROCKETT MAY ENTER.
Doubt that Jno. w. Crockett.
former state treasure, is going to be
in the race daily is dwindling, yet
the former state official so far has
made no concrete statement that he
would be in the race. He has said
this, however, while talking to a
Democrat representative:
"The possibilities look fine. In
my former races I never began
campaign unless it looked promis-
ing, and l think the present situa-
tlon looks more promising for me
than any have ever seen. There
is the financial side that I must
Investigate further before entering
the race" And that was as near
saying he was candidate as Mr..
Crockett would go. But it was SO
near that every indication points
to his probable candidacy.
FIELD OF FOUR PROBABLE
The governors race lines seem
about drawn, and it appears there
Will be a field of four to choose
from-Hays, Crockett, Hodges and
brough. Mr.. Hodges, secretary Of
state, and DR.. Brough, a member Of
the University of Arkansas faculty,
nave In reality opened their cam
paign. Other entrees in the race ara
more OF possibilities than probabili-
ties.
Ialk OF probable campaign man
ayers for two of the candidates even
is heard. Politicians here YESTERDAY
brought the news that T. P. Mr.
rey, former member of the peni-
tentiary commission, would handle
the reins for Dr., Brough. Mr.. MUIR
rey said such thing had been in
tlmated, but that he knew nothing
oeflnlte. DR.. Brough could not he
located.
Frank Milwee of Clarendon has
oeen spoken Of as a probable cam
palgn manager for Mr.. Hodges
However, this could not be verified
either. Mr.. Milwee is a politician
known throughout the state. Ha
was campaign manager for for
mer Governor Donaghey and for
stephen Brundidge, candidate for
governor against Governor Hays
1t probably will be some time he.
lore definite announcements are
made by the respective candidates al
to their campaign managers.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
This Sow Breaks the Record.

Thomasville, N. c., May 23.-E.
M. Michael, the man who made the
record yield raising wheat last year,
has come out with hog report that
can't be beat, and he says his fig
ures can be proven. Mr.. Michael
gives the following facts about his
neighbor, j. w. Massey's hogs: A
Poland China SOW, 3 1-2 years old,
has had five litters of pigs, num-
bering sixty-eight. These pigs were
sold at an average of $4 each, or a
total of $272. Thus it will be
seen that hogs as well as wheat do
we'll in this section.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28
GERMANS FIGHT WAY FORWARD
ALONG SAN; $4,000 PRIS-
ONERS TAKEN.

London, May 26.-Althoug call
ed upon to face another enemy in
Italy, whose troops have crossed the
eastern border, the Austrians and
Germans have not relaxed their eff
forts on the other fronts.
In middle Galicia they have as
sumed the offensive against the
Russians. along the river San and
claim to have met with further sue
cess. while in Flanders and Artois
the Germans continue, according to
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

fly American public opinion.
While declining to throw any
light on the shipping situation as
between Great Britain and the Unit
ed States, the president referred to
it as a chronic case. 1t was learned
that he believed any formal note
to Great Britain at this time might
be construed as a weakening of the
American governments position in
its delicate relations with Germany,
but as soon as the Berlin reply is
received, some action may be ex-
pected. Pressure constantly is be-
ing brought to bear informally,
however, on the British foreign Of
flee and admiralty to ameliorate
conditions with respect to Ameri-
can cargoes and ships.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

There are now 424,000 barrels of
apples in chemical storage in west
ern New York state, $4,000 bar
rels more have been disposed Of
since March 20; $4,000 of these
barrels are in Albion county.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

count of the recent Italian compli-
cations the feeling in Berlin re-
garding the United States is much
more calm. Everything possible
will be done to avert trouble. Ger
man submarine commanders are to
be instructed in accordance with
this policy, although the note will
explain that on principle, Germany
cannot openly stop submarine war
fare"
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

Should the shah of Persia be de-
priyeh of his income he would still
be one of the richest persons in the
world He would only have to sell
bis ornaments, gems and precious
stones to become possessed of about
$4,000, 900.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

When we hear the plain truth
about ourselves an audience is not
desirable.
New York possesses as a city flag
the original seal of the city impos-
ed on field showing the Dutch
colors grouped perpendicularly.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the French report, to make furious
attacks in an effort to regain the
ground taken from them in recent
weeks and to hold that which they
took from the British in the region
of Ypres.
Except for the German admission
that the British have captured part
of their trenches to the northeast
of Givenchy, the reports of the bell
ligerent headquarters continue to
contradict each other, one side
claiming gains while the other says
that all attacks were repulsed with
heavy losses. So far as the west is
concerned, however, the fighting, as
has been the case for months, con-
sists largely Of trench warfare.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

Potatoes can profitably be grown
In Fairbanks, Alaska.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

There are $4,000 miles Of rail
way in Germany.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

Berlin, May 27.-A Constantino-
pie dispatch to the Tageblatt SAYS
trat the British battleship Triumph
was sunk by single torpedo and
that she disappeared in seven min
utes.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-05-28

The Little Rock Democrat of Sat-
cal story with reference to the gu
bernatorial situation, intimating
very strongly that Hays might seek
third term:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-26
HOW A DEEP
SEATED COUGH
And Sore Lungs Were Over
come by VinoI-Mr. Hill
mans Statement of Facts
Follows.

Camden, N. J.-"I had a deep seated
cough, a rundown system and my lungs
were awfully weak and sore. I am an
electrician by occupation and my cough
kept me awake nights so / thought at
times | would have to give up. I tried
everything everybody suggested and
had taken 30 much medicine | was dis
gusted.
Zone evening | read about Vinol and
decided to give 1t a trial. Soon | noticed
an improvement. | kept on taking it
and today / am a well man. The sore
ness is all gone from my lungs, | do not
have any cough and have gained fifteen
pounds In weight and I am telling my
friends that Vinol did it. - FRANK
HMLMAN, Camden, N. j..
1t is the curative, tissue building in
fluence Of Gods livers aided by the blood
making, strength creating properties of
tonic iron, contained in Vinol, that made
1t 80 successful in Mr.. Hillman's case.
We ask every person in this vicinity
suffering from weak lungs, chronic
coughs, or a rundown condition of the
system to try a bottle If vinol on our
guarantee TO return your money II IL
fails to help you.
f. II RAtNEs. Druggist
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-26
LEFLORE BOYS MAKING GOOD

lSadore Cohen, talented son of
P. Cohen of Memphis, is making
exceptIonahle progress in the
study of music in Cincinnati, Q.
He has been pursuing the study
of instrumental and vocal music
in that well known musical CEN
ter, for a time at the College, of
Music, then at the Conservatory
of Music. This has brought HIM
under the training of some of the
great artists of his chosen line and
he has developed unusual talent
Lately he has been in demand at
the celebrated Symphony Con-
certS of Cincinnati, which only
patrOnilcS the best musical ar
tlStS, CaruSo, PAdrrrwSky, Shl-
man-llclnk and that class Of cclr-
britIeS being ON its list Of enter
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-26
Oil Treatment for
Stomach Troubles

A simple prescription made up OF q
combination of pure vegetable oils Is
producing wonderful results for suf..
ferers from stomach. liver and intestinal
troubles. The remedy, which is said
to have originated in France, where it
has been used for years by the peasantry.
was introduced into this country BY
George II. Mayr, a leading Chicago
druggist, who cured himself of severe
stomach, liver and intestinal troubles By
its use. Those who have used il say the
first dose is sufficient to convince any
one OF its remarkable merit, and that
within twenty-four hours the sufferer
feels like a new person. This medicine.
which has become known as Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy, is sold by leading
druggists everywhere with the positive
understanding that your money will Be
refunded without question OF bubble II
bottle tails 10 give yvu sbso|usa
l4ffllgse& -rr-.--,-,it,~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-02-26
WONDERFUL DANCE AT THE
ELKS CLUB.

The bal masque on the sixteenth at tn,
Elks Club, which was looked forwar,
to with such eager anticipation by tn,
terpsichorean followers, seemed t
have fulfilled all expectations, and IA,
eclipsed any of the affairs of its kline
given for many
In fact when the guests entered the
pslatial club rooms of the Elks there
seem to be a commingling spirit infect,
ing the entire assemblage. The spirit
of pageant and carnival comes to its
highest point of gayety, and though
carnival time is of no great significance
in this section. yet on this evening you
found her then in strangely tinselled
scenes. playing princess or Pierrette,
a Yama Yama or a Marguerite, and all
surrounded by knights. clowns, war
riors, Mephistos. and Don Juans. 1t
was a wholesome effervescence of a
veritabIe fairy time of make believe.
with all sorts Of real, stubborn facts.
like heart throbs, hidden under scintil-
lating fantasies of variegated form and
color. For there was music, and dancing
and loving. seemingly at the jolly crisis
of winter time. with Spring, who was
present in splashes of young green and
whispering of the other time that is
coming"
In such a wholesome environment, no
wonder one danced, and danced furi-
ously, with joy u%nconfned. and with no
sleep until morn. Over a hundred and
fifty hearts beat happily; and when the
music arose with its voIuptuous swell,
soft eyes look'd love to eyes which
spake again" and all went merry as
was possible for a mardl gras spirit to
guide. To the more melting tune of
the %endearing hesitation waltz, to the
more enthusiastic swing of the one
step, and to the fascinating lounge Of
the fox trot, the Irish jig bowed. the
ancient rigadoon and scotch reels
avaunted. And the lovely waltz, and
two step. released their future claims
to each fantastic toe. With apologies
to Byron it seemed best of form to
Hesitate, one-step, foX-trot-bo both
EGGS and arms demands, liberal of feet,
and lavish of hands"
One of the most enjoyable features
If the dance was the large number of
ovelY c~haperones, who in Greenwood
IRE always such an indispensable as
These with the numerous visiting
'oung ladies from Clarksdale. New
Orleans. Memphis, Canton, Grenada,
.ndianola, Cleveland, Leland Eyes Lee
and, and other neighboring cities, to-
with the charming and graceful
lancers of our W social set afforded
gathering of some of the best dancers
around here
The grand march was begun at ten
hirty o'clock, Miss Anita Bond, of
Cleveland, leading with Gordon
iillespie. About sixty COUPLES partic-
in the grand march, all cos
umed, and by midnight the floor was
swarm of dancers all bedecked in
very imaginable fantasy. At one
o'clock the masks were drawn, and the
became more furious and en-
oyable than ever. At five o'clock sug-
was made that a break had
'een made, or rather a day was break
ng, home sweet home followed. after
which the guests huddIed into cars and
7ended their ways to breakfast.
Xxx.