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The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
FRIENDS EXPECT ANNOUNCE MENT OF CANDIDACY TO
 BE MADE SOON
HAS BEENATTENDlNG RALLIES
Entrance Would Inject New Issues h. to Campaign That Would Other wise Be Unconsidered-Was
 Manager For Robinson.
Little Rock

Little Rock Judge A j. Walls of Lonoke Coun ty, United States marshal for the Eastern Arkansas District, has ln- formed his friends that he will let his intentions relative to his guberna- torial candidacy be known during the next two or three weeks.
 Judge Walls has attended number of barbecues and picnics during the past three or four weeks. appearing on the same platform with the avow- ed candidates for governor
 His candidacy would very likely have an important bearing on the gu bernatorial situation. as it would in- tect one or two issues that would otherwise be eliminated if he were not L. candidate.
 Judge Walls was manager for Sena- tor Joe T. Robinson during that gen tleman's gubernatorial campaign, and had charge of the senator's interests during the brief campaign for United States senator to succeed the late Jeff Davis.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Frye Case to Commission

Washington.-The American reply to Germany's last note on the sinking of the American sailing ship, William P. Frye, made public here by the State Department, accepts the propo. sal that damages be fixed by mixed commission, and that the disputed treaty provisions be submitted to ar bitration at The Hague, but calls on Germany for a statement, meanwhile, as to whether she intends to conduct her future naval operations in accord ance with her interpretation of the Prussian-American treaty. or those of the United States.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
ENGLAND PUTS BAN
 ON ALL U. s. COTTON
BRITISH PROPOSE TO INITIATE RELIEF MEASURES AT
 ONCE.
UR. fHEoPHILo sRAGA.

London.-Cotton has been declared absolute contraband by Great Britain, according to a statement by the For eign Office. The statement declares that the government proposes to ini- tiate measures to relieve depression which might temporarily disturb the cotton market, because of the contra band order.
 The announcement in part follows:
 His majesty's government has de- clared cotton absolute ccntraband While the circumstances might have justified such action at an earlier pe- riod, his majesty's government is glad to think that local conditions of the American interests likely to be affected are more favorable for such step than they were year ago, and moreover his majestys government contemplates initiation of measures to relieve as far as possible abnormal de- pression which might temporarily dis turb market conditions.
 The declaration making cotton~con- traband is effective immediately. A royal proclamation concerning the subject was published in supplement of the London Gazette. It is very brief.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
J. 5. MAY HELP
 COTTON GROWERS
SECRETARY M'ADOo TO DEPOSIT s3o,ooo, ,ooo IN FEDERAL RE-
 SERVE BANKS.
RE-DISC0UNT COTTON LOANS
The Announcement Came at the Close of Days Speculation in Official Circles as to the Nature of the
 Steps to Be Taken.

Washington. - Treasury officials made public an announcement by Sec retary McAdoo that as a result of the allies action in putting cotton on the contraband list he would, it necessary. deposit S30,000,000 or more in gold in the federal reserve banks at Atlanta, Dallas and Richmond, to enable the reserve banks to re-discount loans on cotton secured by warehouse receipts made by national banks and state banks belonging to the federal reserve system
 The gold would be deposited tempo rarily, at least, without interest charge. If it should appear that the object could be accomplished with greater efficiency thereby. the depos- it's would be made directly with na- tionai banks that would agree to lend the money on cotton at a rate not to exceed per cent.
 Secretary McAdoo authorized the announcement from his summer home at North Haven, Me. It came at the close of a day of speculation in off, cial circles as to the nature of steps which the entente powers have indi- cated they will take to uphold the cot ton market in the face of their contra, band order.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Many Lives Are Lost.

Galveston.-A total of 256 known dead among residents of southeast Texas coast points and crews of wrecked craft of all kinds; 65 persons missing, many of whom are believed to have perished, and damage to crops, buildings, railroads, shipping, live stock and other property aggregating close to s50,000,000 was the toll taken by the hurricane which swept this sec tion. These figures were reached from careful compilation made of what are considered the most authen. tic reports of the loss of life and property received since the cessation of the storm.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Gov. George W. Hays now has un- der consideration request from the State highway department asking that he issue proclamation to allow the department to use money collected for automobile taxes to make preliminary road surveys, estimates and plans for the various counties. The depart ment at the request of the governor has furnished the governor with list of surveys already made by the de partment and list of requests for surveys that cannot be made because of lack of finances. According to fig ures submitted to Governor Hays the department has made surveys for 40S miles of roadway and has requests for 454 miles more. The department also has requests for bridge surveys and plans from Washington, Columbia, Fulton, Hot Spring, Pope and Little River Counties.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
PROPERTY LOSS RUNS INTO THE
 MILLIONS-DEATH LIST CROW tNG-GALVeSToN BEARS THE
 5RUNT-sEA WALL SAVES CITY
COTTON GROWERS SUFFER
 AN ENORMOUS CROP LOSS
Estimated That 25 Per Cent of the Crops of Central Texas Destroyed Many Place Loss at Millions of DolIars"-On Fields Suffered.

Galveston, Texas.-Stormswep and battered, with loss of only s lives. Galveston emerged from one of the most severe storms known in the his tory of the Gulf of Mexico. However, about 800 houses have been crushed and the island is covered with debris.
 The fl lost their lives in an at tempt to reach the Fremont Hotel during the height of the storm. Sev- eral thousand persons were quar- tered in that hotel.
 One thousand feet of the sea wall has been washed out
 The fire loss has been great.
 Three bath houses and 400 resi- dences on the bay front were crushed. The water made clean sweep along the boulevard
 The storm reached it's height when its velocity was g miles
 Martial law was declared The mayor issued a statement that out side aid will not be needed.
 Those who attempt to estimate the financial loss the city has sustained say that it will equal that of the 1900 storm, which was estimated at S15,- 100000
 For more than AS hours Galveston was wholly out of touch with the world, except for few feeble wireless messages which told but scraps of news.
 The loss of life along the Texas coast was estimated at 100 people with several small towns to be heard from.
 Property loss estimates ere vague except in few instances. Houston. Texas City and Port Arthur advices gave fairly definite figures for those places, but most of the other towns reported in such phases as consider able very heavy" and not yet es- timated."
 h addition there was an enormous loss to cotton growers, some esti- mates stating that 25 per cent of the crop of central Texas was destroyed. and placing the loss at millions of dollars" The oil fields suffered severe ly and it is probable it will take s50O.- 900 to replace destroyed derricks, re- cap unroofed tanks and repair dam aged machinery.
 That the death list did not ap- proach that of the storm of 1900 was due to two causes-the strength Of the Galveston sea wall and the haste with which residents of the coastal plains sought places Of refuge as the result of warnings of the government.
 Galveston Storm of 1900.
 Galveston, on September s, 1900. was the scene of the most terrible tragedy resulting from purely natural causes in the history of the American continent. A West Indian hurricane, lasting IS hours-the wind veering in every direction and reaching a maxi. mum velocity estimated at 135 miles an hour-swept over the city.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Crossed the Border.

Brownsville.-Ten Mexicans, report ed to be deserters from a Carranza detachment near Reynosa, about 60 miles above here, have crossed into Texas, heading northward into Hidal. go County. They carried 14 extra rifles and had 10 horses. Capt. E. Gavazos, Carranza commander at Key. nosa, reported the assertions United States army patrols are searching in Hidalgo county for them.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Flour Bought For Mexico.

New Orleans A cablegram signed by General Carranza, received here, states that the Carranza government had purchased 51O,0O0 barrels of flour in the United States, to be shipped to Mexico City to relieve the food shortage, and that bakers in Mex ico City had been ordered to lower the price of bread. This purchase, it was stated, was in addition to $1OO,- GOO worth of four shipped to Vera Cruz during the last few weeks.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Whether there will be enough hunt CTS license issued this year to bring fund up to estimates of members of the State Game and Fish Commission, is a question that interests members Of the commission. Since the law be- came effective last March only S8,750 in fees for licenses and s2230 in fines has come into the fund. The commis- sion estimated the revenue at $30,000 annually
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Several Lives Lost in Storm.

St Louis.-The Meramec River, lined on either side with thousands of pleasure resorts, club houses and summer cottages. went several miles out of its banks, swept away most of the buildings and increasing to 20, 1t is reported, the number of lives lost in St Louis county as a result of tho flood which followed the recent rain. storm here.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Cotton Growers Have Plan.

San Antonio, Tex-A resolution calling on the United States govern ment to place an embargo on the sale of supplies to the allies unless the seas be opened to commerce. was unanimously passed at a meeting of cotton growers, held at the Kirby Rife Club, five miles east of San An tonic.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Italy Declares War on Turkev

London = Marquis di Garroni, Italian ambassador to Turkey, handed to the porte a note declaring Italy considered herself in a state of war with Turkey and demanded his pass ports, according to an official tele- gram from Constantinople received at Armsterdaf and transmitted to the Central News
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Mexicans Kill Policeman.

Fort Worth.-Recent trouble in the Mexican quarter here reached a eli max when Peter Howard, police off, cer, was killed by two Mexicans. who slashed his throat and stabbed him while he was on duty. The Mexicans escaped.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Germans Lost in Sea Battle

London.--A dispatch to the Central News Agency from Petrograd says: The president of the Duma has an- nounced that the Germans lost the hattie cruiser Moltke. three cruisers and seven torpedo boats in the Riga battle"
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Survivors Are Welconed

Dublin.-Thousands of residents of Dublin greeted the Arabic survivors when they detrained here Tables were spread on the station platform. Most of the travellers bore marks of .eir narrowing experiences Some of them clung to the life belts they had worn as souvenirs.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Torpedo Boat Rescues Mail.

Christiana, Norway, via London A German submarine stopped the Norwegian mail steamer lrma within Norwegian territorial waters, but the timely appearance of Norwegian tor pedo boat on the scene prevented further interference.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Calls Lynchina Deliberate Murder

Salt Lake City. Utah-The Ameri- can Bar Association unanimously adopted a resolution pronouncing the Frank lynching ''wilful and delibe- rate murder by mob violence" and urging every effort to bring the per petrators to tria
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Rock Brushes Train; Five Killed.

Charleston.-Five persons were killed when the smoker and baggage car of passenger train on the Coal River branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad were crushed in by 8 heavy rock as the train was passing through Pinacle tunnel near McCor- kle, w. Va. Twenty or more passen. gers we're injured.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
carranza Supporter Arrested.

New York-Jorge U Orozco. for merly Carranza consul general at Fl Paso, Texas, was arrested here on an indictment found in Fl Paso last April charging that he organized a military expedition year ago against the re- public of Mexico.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Would Make Himself Emperor

Peking.-President Yuan Shi Kai is discussing with his immediate sup- porters and Prof Frank Johnson Good now of Johns Hopkins University. le- gal adviser to the Chinese govern. ment, the question of proclailning him. self emperor.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Bio Decrease in lmmicrstion.

Washington. Preliminary figures issued by the immigration bureau show 66 per cent decrease in the immigration during the first week of August. compared with the same pc riod year ago, while every month this year has shown decline of from 65 to 79 per cent
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Paper Says Americans Defeated.

San Antonio, Texas.-Under the heading: It is Rumored the Town of Mercedes, Texas. Taken by Rebels, ? Fl Democrata, a newspaper at Mata- moros, Mex, published a startling story of how Mexican rebels defeated an American army and captured the Texas town.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
lapIand Arrives at LiyerpooI.

New York-The White Star line announced here that the steamer Lap land had arrived at Liverpool This announcement dispelled fears that the ship had met with raishap while pass ing through the war zone
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Strike in Corset Wnrks

Bridgeport. Conn.-Between 1.500 and 1900 employees of the Warner Bros. Company, makers Of corsets. struck for an eight-hour day with 10 hours pay. The strikers are virtually all women and girls
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Say One of Lynchers Known.

Atlanta, Ga--It was intimated in official circles here that the identity of member of the so-callcd Vigilance Committee that lynched Leo NJ. Frank, is known to certain officials
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Bush Qualities as Receiver.

St Louis.-Benjamin F. Bush, pres, ident of the Missouri Pacific and St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern railroads, qualified as receiver of these two roads before Judge Dyer in fede- ral court here. Mir Bush gave two bonds, each for S100.000.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Mexicans Hold Americans

Nogales, Ariz.-Frederick Simpich, American consul at Nogales, Sonora, received information that C. E. Gates, an assistant superintendent of the Southern Pacific railroad of Mexico, and two other Americans had been made prisoners by Carranza forces, which captured Imuris. A demand was made for their release.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Foreigners Oppose Intervention.

Buenos Aires.-A meeting was held here with the object of protesting against the intervention of the United States in Mexico. Manuel Ugarte, the poet, delivered an address. The at- tendance at the meeting was rather scant.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Americans in Canadian Ranks.

London.-There are no fewer than 2,000 Americans in the ranks of the Canadian military contingent, said Major General Samuel Hughes, Cana dian minister of militia, at a meeting of Americans held here
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
onoosition Fails to ston Marines

Washington.-One company of American marines has landed at St Marc. Haiti, and taken control of the town. An attempt to oppose the landing failed.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Manager Charle Starr and Secre- tary Bob Allen Jr. are planning a post season trip of the Travellers through towns of Arkansas, playing exhibition games The team will be made up of all Southern League players, most of them from the Little Rock club.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

The Merchants Association of Lit tie Rock has inauguratcd a statewide campaign to induce Arkansas citizens to buy in Arkansas and keep their money at home. The campaign is re- ceiving considerable attention and 1t Is hoped that the people will soon see the value of the plan.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Commission Adjourns.

Chicago.-The United States Con- mission on Industrial Relations, which for two years has been Investigating industrial unrest and its causes, con- cluded its session and adjourned.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Fruit Ship Still Missino,

New Orleans-No news was receiv- ed here of the Marowijne, United Fruit liner missing since the recent West Indian hurricane
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Buenos Aires.-A decree authoriz- ing importation of American cattle has been submitted to President de la Plaza.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

The Arkansas Construction Com pany of Little Rock, capitalized at BE. 900, of which $10O has been sub- scribed. filed articles of incorporation
 The corporators are Lemuel T. Os- horn, R. s. Wilson and Louis w. Ra- ben. The purpose of the company is to do a general construction business.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
Lion Kills a Trainer.

North ield, Minn.-Four lions at. tackled ind killed John Dumont, ami nal trainer of a carnival company.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

At meeting of the Little Rock Central Trades and Labor Council the committee appointed to arrange the program of the statewide labor cele- bration to be held in Little Rock Sep tember submitted it's report. MT J. H. Beerstecher will deliver the address of welcome and T. H. Wilson Of Pine Bluff will respond.
 During the afternoon addresses will be delivered by State Auditor M. F Dickinson, State Senator c. c. Calvert ct Fort Smith, E. L. Mckinley, deputy state labor commissioner, and Alder man Ben D. Brickhouse of Little Rock
 The parade. which is expected to be one of the largest ever witnessed in this section, will take place at 10:30 o'clock in the morning.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26
suIzbereer Estate s2o,ooo, ,ooo.

New York.-The will of Ferdinand Sulsberger filed here, dispcses of an estate of more than s2O,0On,00O.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Gillespie Glover, Little Rock ne- gro, who was to have been electro cuted at the penitentiary was granted a stay by Circuit Judge Lea, pending 2 court hearing to determine the ne- gro's mental condition.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Governor Hays pardoned H. J. Sib- ley of Sebastian county, fined s200 and sentenced in May to 30 days in jai; for wife abandonment, and Bob Busbee of Miller county, sentenced in June to three years for manslaughter.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

The state capital commission has purchased 50 paper shell pecan trees, which will be set out on the capitol grounds this fall. The state capitol grounds and the city park will pre- sent beautiful appearance with these beautiful shady trees scattered over the property.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

With an attendance of nearly 100, the boys and girls agricultural clubs of Pulaski county perfected their coun- ty organization in the house chamber of the new state capitol, and elected Bolon Turner of Zion Hill as county president Helen Smith of Cato was elected vice president The next meet ing of the Pulaski county clubs will he held during the county fair this fall
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

pr. E. G. Nourse, the new head of the department of political economy in the University of Arkansas, has an- nounced that he will introduce into the work of the department course in agricultural economies. The course will be of interest to students of the agricultural college, but also to all those who expect to be teachers of in small towns, or who expect to be interested, in a public or semi-public way, in the welfare of rural commu- nities
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Companies of the Arkansas National Guard from Springdale, Beebe, Der mott and Little Rock arrived at Fort Logan H. Roots to spend two weeks Tn camp. This is the last of the six bat talions of the guard to engage in rife practice to determine the members of at the national rife shoot at Jack sonville, Fla.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

If walking brings health and pleas ure, as they hope, Mir. and Mrs. .. Hunter Bordeaux, bridegroom and bride of eight months, will soon be as robust and happy a pair as could be found. That is, if they carry out plans which they started to put into execution. The young couple, aged q and IT, left to walk from Little Rock to San Francisco to attend the exposition. They plan to go by the Southern route, through Texas and New Mexico, reaching San Francisco about December l.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

R. B. McCombs of Wilmot has erected 10 silos on his large planta. tion, five miles east of Wilmot.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Governor Hays pardoned Melvin Cantrell of Crawford county, sentenc- ed in June to one year for second de- gree murder The governor relieved Louis Phillips of Hot Springs of the payment of fine of s10 for disturbing the peace.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

An allegorical picture representing the state of Arkansas, the work of Mrs. George F. Harvat, formerly of Little Rock, is to be shipped from Washington, D. G., to the PanamaPa- cific Exposition, where it will be dis played in the Arkansas state building. The picture shows woman standing On the bank of the Arkansas river In her right arm she holds the state flag of Arkansas, the other arm support ing basket filled with apples. The woman wears a crown with a diamond in the center. Around her neck is a strand of pearls, in the background are fields of grain and of cotton. Over her shoulder is sheaf of rice
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Fifteen Pulaski county boys and girls will be awarded scholarships to the State Normal School at Conway this year by R. H. Parham, county ex- aminer So far not enough applica- tIons to take up the scholarships have been received.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

A building has been fitted up at 91s West Seventh street and as soon as possible store for the benefit of re. leased convicts will be opened by H.. Heenken.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

A circular letter has been mailed by Adjutant General Lloyd England to the commanders of the companies of the Arkansas National Guard, instruct ing them to see that all equipment is fit for immediate use in the field
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

I. l.. Bond, state supervisor of ru- raI schools, returned from Yell county, where he attended a series of com munity meetings at Rover, Gravelly and Bluffton. Interest at the meet ings was good, he said.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

The Arkansas Light and Power Company filed notice of an increase in captal stock from s650.000 to S2,25O,. GOO.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

The Arkansas penitentiary commis. sion announced that three prisoners escaped from the state farm at Cum. mins. Police and sheriffs have been notified and rewards for the return of the men offered.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

A dozen Louisiana oil companies have applied to the Arkansas Bank Commission for permission to sell stock in this state
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Columbus Day, October 12, a legal holiday in Arkansas. will be observed by all the Knights of Columbus coun- cils in Arkansas with a statewide cele- bration in Hot Springs.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

The Standard Ice and Light Com. pany of Magnolia filed notice of the surrender of it's charter.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-26

Governor Hays has issued a requisi tion for the return from Wisconsin ot Robert Laster, wanted in Clark coun ty on a charge of assault with in tent to kill.