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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-02

gathered to discuss Americas nnan-
cial position as affected by the Euro
pean war"
1t came after rcassurng forecasts by
Frank a. Vanderlip, president Of the
National City Bank: T. W. Lamont, of
j. l.. Morgan & Co. and ". T. G.. Hard
ing. of the Federal Reserve Board
MIR. Harding has said that his as
aociates told him not to say anything
when he came here" began Or. Pattcn
Suppose the chief OF the Weather Blu
reau took that course when he knew
there was cyclone coming? We should
be warned. but instead, facts are COW
cred up.
INNOCENT, AND not GUILTY
TO PAY ..3T OF WAR
With almost certainty VIC can pre-
dict that the innocent, and not the
guilty are going TO pay the cost of this
war We are the innocents, and we
shall suffer. Our circulating capital is
being RAPIDLY used up. and soon our
banks VII be piled UP with paper Sc
curitics. These securities are not go
ing TO pay our debts.
We are sending ammunition abroad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-02

AN eminent English economist es-
Inmates tho total loss caused by the
war at $4,000, 100000. or about half
the wealth OF Great Britain. And yet
why have we rising stock markets and
money ease everywhere?
Il believe that the enormous loss Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-02
U. S..MAY LEAD WORLD
J IN FIELDS OF FINANCE
Harding Predicts Nations Trade Bal
ance Probably Will Reach $4,000.
100000 by End Of 1918.
WARNS AGAINST INITIATION
America Is in Commanding Position
as Only Great Power Not Involved
In War-Dr. Dernburg Explains
Germany's Attitude.


PHILADELPHIA. PA. May First
place in the field OF international
finance may como to the United States
as consequence OF tho European war;
w. p. G. Harding. member of the Fed
eral Reserve Board. said In an address
ut to-day's session OF tho American
Academy of Political and Social
Science. To obtain that pre-eminence
In international finance, however. Mr.
Harding warned his hearers that the
United States must resist any tendency
toward imitation and wild. temporary
booms such rs history has shown fire.
quently follows the conclusion of
great wars. He declared the nation
now was In commanding position. as
tho only great world power not in
volved in war. and pointed to the big
trade balance that has been in favor
OF the United States. This balance. he
predicted. might reach $4,000, 900. 900
by the end of 1915.
"We should not forget" said Mr.
Harding. that restoration OF peace
will necessarily bring about many re-
adjustments
Great Britain. Germany and France
will use every effort to recover lost
trade, and Will endeavor to avail
themselves OF American markets: our
margin Of exports over Imports will
shrink, and, as war debts nre perma-
nently funded securities, will doubt
less be sold by citizens OF countries
lately at war to enable them to sub
scribe to their national loans
The volume Of these sales will be
governed partly by security prices and
by trade balances. and the effect upon
our money market will depend upon the
provision we have made in advance to
offset or to finance the purchase.
MAY REACH FIRST PLACE
IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
"By resisting the not unnatural, de-
to get rich quickly. by exercising
nee and self and by adopt
policy OF Wise craftsmanship In
ding our resources and applying
~ in directions which will tend
kringinS the best ultimate re-
10 the Individual. but to the
whole. our position upon
shment OF peace will be
than IL was before the
We shall be Nable thereby
10 follow UP advantage
1.ll reach, ultimately. no,
"a. but first place. In the
Rational finance
frd Dernburg, former CO.
SAtary of Germany. entered a
against Il declaration said to
an made at last nights meeting
many had protested against thu
the United States TO sell and
c arms to bell!gcrent countries
rnburg came here as n listener
discussions on the effect Of the
In war on fmericas interests
a. ts's cI.Satf to-day's session
iheo' cfP'u,ch declaring that
r austrian bLcomplaincd OF in
SHIPS SO 2t1t, In that food
Ptured SGermany. whereas
es. MAJ "s of arms to Great
p 'n'H
cregv James A Ear,cl,
Rot limited states S,oo,
read I'm which h
Southern republics is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-02

% May
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The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
YOUNG LADIES GIVE SUP.
 PER FOR BALL PLAYERS

The young lady members of the North Methodist. Christian, South Methodist and Central Presbyterian Sunday Schools gave luncheon sup per at Auditorium Park Friday even- ing of last week, to the members of the various ball teams of the Sunday School league.
 Sandwiches, salads, ice cream and cake and various other delectables, that always delight the appetite of a ball player were spread over the forty-five foot table, and after thanks were returned by Rev. Geo. W. Green pastor of the NJ. E.. Church, the boys" were turned loose. It iA' needless to mention that the supper disappeared in hurry. After sup per games were enjoyed until late hour called the athletics" from the various schools to bed
 An enjoyable time was had by all present, and the spirit of the evening was most excellent, the members of the various teams, as well as their feminine friends mixed and mingled. but withall spirit of win in the league was ever present.
 It is hoped that this is not the last of these affairs that will be ar ranged by the -gir S for the mem bers Of the ball teams, for the writer speaks from experience. when he says that all enjoyed themselves to the "uttermost
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
PRESBYTERIANS LOSE LOOSELY PLAYED GAME
 I'D THE "ALLIES''

The Christian-M ethodist team of the Sunday School league won their second victory of the season Friday afternoon of last week, when they won from the Central Presbyt rians by a score of 10 to '.
 The game was devoid of any sensa- tional features, but was hard fought throughout
 The Central Presbyterians scored five runs in the first inning, all being due to the hard hitting of the offer ings Of q. Stafford, pitching fer the Chriatian- Methodist, four hits being garnered i'll, coupled with two errors natted five runs. They were held scoreless until the seventh, and final inning, when a base on balls, two hits and two errors allowed two more runs, but hot enough to win
 The Christians Methodist teok kind ly to the offerings of DeWeese. who was q trifle wild from the start, be ing blaa&ed ia the initial go, they scored three rurs in the second, this baing due to four hits and an error. In the third three more were gather ed in; two hits. base on balls, two errors and wild pitch hit batter being responsible; in the fourth two more runs were scored. two hits and two errors being responsible
 De Weese was ralievel in the fifth Beeley going in for the Presbyter, ians, and the scoring stopped for this inning. Two were gathered in in the sixth, caused by three hits ard an CT ror.-This ended the scoring for the CIT Sti iln-NIathod;s s+
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
BAP1|STbEA7
 PRESBYTER|ANS

In a nicely played game of ball Tuesday afternoon, tfe tirst Baptist won from the Central Presbyterians by a score of to 3
 ThoIpspn occupied the mound for the Baptists and pitched air7tight ball ustil the sixth, when four CT TOTS by his team mates and a base ol balls netted three runs for the Pres byterians, their only score during the entire nine inning game. At this juncture Thompson was relieved by TiEman, who pitched the remainder of the game, and hald the Presbyters ians scoreless.
 Beesey raw recruit. toed the rubb IT for the Pre5byterians, and was touched up for a total of seven hits, while DeWeese. who relieved him in the seventh was trounced fer threa hits.
 The Baptist annexed one in the first, on a hit by Tillman, and an errar by the Presbyte1fans allowed him to score, after he had stolen second
 The game was witnessed by a good crowd, regardless of the threatening rain, which blew over after the game started.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25

T kantz, Guy Taylor, Hugh Mount. ! R w. Kantz. E. E. Weir. W. J. RuI pie Ernest Doweil, Lon Chapman, J. D. Paul, J. A. Henbest, Jr., J. W. Nc Connel. Ed Fleenor, WR. Cannon. 1B J Cannon, T. E. Weir, w Pond. E. E. Campbell A. Rudolph.
 To whom it may concern:
 "I have visited the county farm in the last two years and have done the county practice the last eight years. Was at the county farm two or three times about the time of the report Of this jury committee and found rooms and entire premises bearing a good appearance. Mr. Lester was always kind and attentive to the sick, all ways looking after and caring for them himself Patients did not con- plain to me about the care and at tention that Mir. Lester gave them and taking into consideration the sanitary conditions Of the premises. the house. the yard. the spring and premises generally l am sure that never saw them in better condition since I have known the farm. con- sider this report not only an injustice to Mir Lester and his good wife but b alltheir friends as well
 eWm. X Ledbetter. NJ. D.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
WILL YOU BE HERE?

Have you made all arrangement to come to Springdaie Monday, July 9th and join in the celebration of Inde- pendence Day?
 If not, begin now to make the ne cessary preparations for that's the date for one Of the biggest times northwest Arkansas, and especially the people of Springdale and sur rounding sections have ever known.
 All the merchants of Springdale have joined hands in putting on a full program for the entire day that will be in keeping with the i'm portance Of the day. All arrange ments are now under way to take care of you, your family, your friends your friends family, your relatives, and all their friends, from the infant to the reat-graEdfather.
 Everything is bieng done along a
 safe and sane" line, a program is being arranged that will be educa- tional, instructive and entertaining The amusements will be everything that could be desired, and you may rest assured that with the mer- chants of Springdale joining hands, that you will miss a rare treat un- less you come to Springdale There will be band music, enter taining speakers, delightful pro gram of oraions, songs and music In the forenoon and in the afternoon there will be varied program of different amusements, such as will make the heart of all the children, young men, old men, young women, old women all glad There will be base ball games enough for those who enjoy the national sport, and a suitable entertainment will be arrang. ed for the evening. All will be free. there will be no charge for anything, except your dinner. but the mer chants want you to fill up the big, gest basket or tub you have on the place, bring it with you, and spread your dinner in the large spacious park, near the spring, where every thing will be arranged for your con- venience in spreading an old-fashion- ed picnic dinner.
 Following were the committees ap- pointed to have charge of the work. and their personell speak for the best celebration springdale has ever known:
 Finance: Chas. smyer, L. NJ.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
COMPLETE SCHEDULE SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE

Commit mittee of 25thrtstian- Methodist South Methodist Tuesday, June -SouthM Methodist ian Presbyterian Tuesday Methodist Presbyterian 9-EaJfist Christian Methodist Tuesday 3-Souh Methodist ChrTianMethofist IS Presbyterian Tuesday, vs Baptist Methodist Presbyterian Tuesday, Methodist. Friday 30-South Methodist Central Presbyterian Tuesday, August Methodist
  vs Methodist August vs Friday. August Tuesday, Methodist Christian Methodist Presbyterian Tuesday August Methodist
 
  Friday September Methodist
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
Citizens Indignant Over the Report of Grand Jury on Condition of
 Poor Farm
1 Published by Request. )

1PublIshed by Request
 The recent report of the Washing ton county grand jury made it appear that the poor farm was in a most wrethced condition and recommend. ed that Superintendent Lester be re- moved This report aroused the in- dfgnation of q large number of those
 who reside in close proximity to
 the poor farm and who apparently
 are in position to know the exact
 status of the present condition Of the
 institute And in justi and all fairness to Superintendent Lester we take pleasure in publishing what the people in the vicinity Of the poor farm have to say, and especially the statement of Dr. Vim Le1better, who
 las been the attending physician of the poor farm for the past two years and who has done the county prac- t.ce for the past eight years:
 ITO whom it may concern:
 .iWe the undersigned citizens of Washington county take pleasure in stating that we have investigated con ditions at the poor Narn and find the inmates all we'll pleased with the treatment they received from Mir. Les ter and his hep. We find the snildilg in good condition and re- pair. except tree broken glasses. We find the general appearance of the premises present ng a favorable ard sanitary appearance and We beliey tho farm will bring five hundred dol lars more under the present manage ment than ever befor We wish to congratulate Judge Flight and the people of Washirgton county in secur ing the services of the present man. ager. We also state that according to the general report of the neigh bors these conditions have existed all through his management We believe the sanitary conditions here are equal to any institution in the state of like character. We find the spring in one hundred per cent bet ter condition than ever before, Mr Lester having built up the wall and
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25

Riggs, W. A. Graves
 Refreshments: Glen Sines, D. Christian. Wylie Jones.
 Patriotic and Program: Wilson Cardwell, Rev. c. w. Green, c. w. Pool.
 Amusements: Guy C. Stafford Chas F. Renner, Glen Van Horn.
 Grounds: c. A. Rupple, Fred Reet J. s. Ewalt.
 Don't hesitate. don't stop, don [ ponder, don'+ procrastinate make ur your mind to come and do it. You are invited
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25

put fence around TO keep stock ont a his own expense. We see no rub. blsh that to our idea would in any way be calculated to injure the spring. neither do We think it neces- Sary to move any An eight months school has just been closed at Mount Comfort and has used water from the spring at the county farm and we never heard the sanitary conditions Of the spring being questioned since Ar. Lester tzoI c arge Of tEe coun ty farm and We never heard the san- ltary conditions of the spring ques- tioned siaca Mr Lester took charge Of the county farm two years ago un. til now. The very wording of the jury report smacked with malice and q daception We citizens have sec Il this institution in or hundred per cent worse condition than it is to-day and saw no bad reports published We consid r this jury report an in- famous insult to the present mana gar and his family We wonder why the committee failed to sign their names to this sland sfo,is report.
 (Signed)
 Ed Weir.=J. J Hardin. E. C.. Swaggerty J..R. Winters, H. E.Big- gers, F. B. Bfggers. W. I.Mount. z.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
SELECT NEW UMPIRES

On accuont of Aubry Smith, who has been the official umpire of the league, joining the South Methodist team, Chas. Botuon and Chas Ken her have been selected as umpires for the remainder of the season.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25
FUTURE GAMES WILL
 BE SEVEN INNINGS

It has been decided to only play seven inning games in the league, the remainder of the season. This will permit the finish of all games by six o'clock, allowing spectators to reach home in time for supper
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25

Summary: Two base hits, F Smith. Struck out by Baeley 2. De Weese 2, by Thompson 6. Tillman } First base on balls. off Beeley
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25

Shriner, 2 2 ? 1 k. Stafford, 1b 4 Q 0 0 0 12 Elderton, 3b 0 1 Van Horn, If c 0 l Thompson, 2b 3 1 0 l Summary: Two base hits, Hough, F. Stafford; struck out by DeWeese and Beeley 6, by Stafford 3 base on balls, DeWeese 1, Stafford 1 wild pitches, DeWeese l, hit by pitcher DeWeese l. Umpire A. Smith Score by innings:
 ? 34 6 Cen. Presbyterian 0 0 2-7 Chris. Methodist 0 3 ? c ? 0-10
The Springdale news., 1915-06-25

DeWeese ,, Thompson Double plays Tillnan. Weaver and Bennett Hit by pitcher. Tillman l. Umpire. A Smith.
 Score by innings.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-02

Creating a character which looks
real requires study and careful at
tentiOn to detail The modern NOV
ing picture player is beginning to ap-
preciate the possibilities of this.
One of the first to enter the bust
ness with a whOle-heaTted intention
of producing artistic character eff
fects is Charles CIary. He is a stu
dent of unusual types and has the
faculty of working out faithful re-
productions of unique characters
which do him justice and entertain
the public.
One of his most recent successes
in this line is the part he plays in
The Carpet From Bagdad." ClaTy
says it was a difficult role with a good
many ups and downs in it before it
was a finished product. yet" he
adds, "the more difficult the part the
better l like it if the effect gained is
an artistic success.
-O-O
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-02

A score of fishing smacks are
haunting the Washington coast look
ing for a fortune in ambeTgris. A
piece having an estimated value of
$25O,OOO is reported to have been
seen.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-02

had been charged with stealing brass.
He told a social worker that he owed
some money at that time and he
thought he wouldn't take it from his
good mother, but he would get it
from someone who wouldn't miss it.
so he is said to have admitted that at
, one time he did steal brass from the
rich corporation.
Yesterday in the boys court Alex
ander's philosophy of one time, if not
of this time, was proven wrong by
the array of Northwestern railroad
detectives and experts who testified
that brass journals alleged to have
been stolen by Alexander were worth
$18.25 and he therefore is charged
with grand larceny, and they render
ed quite futile the philosophy of AL
exandeT's mother that her laddie
should be given still another chance,
for the matter was no longer in the
jurisdiction Of the boys court after
the expert testimony of the North
western railroad officials.
So wee Alexander MacGregOr is in !
the county Jail and will remain there !
for a month or six weeks until he is
tried and then he will probably be |
sent to Pontiac for the next four !
years, in order, as brilliant lawyer
assured me, that society may be pro-
teCted.
And in New York a merchant !
prince charged with robbing thou !
sands Of poor of thousands of dollars |
is serving a ten-mOnths' sentence on |
a misdemeanor charge.
Weary Pete-Say, dem city crooks
ought to be arrested. I seen an ad in
de paper last week that said fer a
dollar they'd teach you how to make
butter out O. grass. sent in de dol
Tor mo 10 an tbnv yrrOto booIy
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-02

Green Castle, Ind.-Sam Epstein,
Indianapolis jeweler, arrived at state
penal farm. Sold solid gold" brace
let made of brass to girl. $1OO and
costs and so days
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-02

Weary Say, DEF
ought to be arrested. I
de paper last week thu
dollar they'd teach you
butter out O. grass. l 81
lar-me last-an' they
an said: When you g
ready, feed it to a COW al
the milk"
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-04-22
ANEMoNIEs BLOOMING IN THE
MOUNTAINS

A more infaiiable sign oft he com
ing OF spring than the return OF the
blue bird and the martin and the
blooming OF the anemonies. which
have already made their Appearance
in the mountains and are beginning
TO lend color and beauty to the bar.
renness of the SURROUNDINGS. They
are almost certain Of indication of
the permanency Of warm weather.
The anemonies are a representative
Of the wind flower family and flourish
in the foot hills about Canon City.
They are usually the nrst OF the wild
flowers to blossom The recent rains
have fastened their arrival. undoubt-
ediy, as they have appeared In ad-
vance OF their ordinary gettin.up time
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-04-22
ANNUAL MEETIM6 or
THE SOUTH CANON AND
LINCOLN PARK c. |. |.

The annual meeting OF the South
Canon and Lincoln Park Civic I'm
provemcnt league was held st the
town hall In South Canon Tuesday
night and various matters OF interest
to It's members considered. The meet
ing was largely attended in view Of
the unsettled weather ane the muddy
condition Of the streots and public
Highways.
Mrs. David l.. Robson. president OF
the league. presided. Reports OF the
officers OF the organization for the
past year were read and fled with the
secretary. The reports were highly
gratifying and show the league to be
in a fourishing condition in every
department OF it's work II has a nice
financial surplus In fits treasury. A
vigorous campaign for the encourage
ment OF greater municipal cieanli-
ness. flower planting and more attrac-
tive homes Is to be conducted this
season.
The annual election resulted In the
selection OF the following officers:
w J. Davis. president: DIR. Allan
Bell. W. d. Rowland and II. NJ. An.
drew. vice presidents: c. A. Linkins.
recording secretary; Miss Maude
Jenkins. corresponding secretary:
Miss Stella Garwood. treasurer. Di.
rectors: Mrs. David l.. Robson. Mrs.
Dali Deweese. Mrs. J. p. Farmer.
Mrs. A. Vaughn. Mrs. curran. Mrs.
C. A. Linkins.
II was unanimously voted to hold
the annual flower show next fan and
70 endeayor to make Il bigger and bet
ter chan ever before. Mrs. c. c. Sny-
der will have general supervision OF
the flower show and will receive the
cordial. sympathetic support Of the
league in her efforts TO make tho ex.
hibit the largest and most comprchen.
sive ever shown In Fremont county.
In consideration Of the uncertainty
OF the state OF the weather and tho
muddy condition OF the streets. roads
and alleys, the league decided at
Tuesday nights meeting to postpone
the st1lth Canon and Lincoln Park
Cleanup Day" from Friday. April
2ith to Friday. April aoth.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-04-22
CARD or THANKS.

We desire TO extend our thanks to
the friends and neighbors for their
kindness extended during the sick
ness and after the death Of our loved
one. Especially do We thank the
teachers of the Alcott school. the
NJ. E. Aid Society and other friends
for the beautiful fowers that glad
dened the last hours Of his life. Al
SO for the beautiful floral offering
sent in his remembrance. Your kind
ness shall never be forgotten.
MRS. VIOLA COLBURN.
MRS. MATTE CoLBuRN.
WESLEY cOLBURN.
v. NJ. coLBURN.