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The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
CONTEST PAPERS
 HAVE BEEN FILED
J. T. Hester, Defeated by Two Votes, Alleges Election of Middleton
 Was Illegal.

Late Saturday afternoon City Treasurer J. T. Hester, who was de- feated by two votes for mayor of Paragould by w. c. Middleton, filed with circuit clerk Fred Watson con- test proceedings, alleging that 75 persons who were not qualified vot- CTS. voted for w. c. Middleton and that for this reason Middleton is not entitled to the office. He asks that the circuit court inquire in- to the election, that the legal votes be counted and that the plaintiff, J. T. Hester, be declared the legally elected mayor. The complaint was drawn up by D. G. Beauchamp, at torney for Mr Hester, and the case will probably come up for hearing at the May term of court. Judge J. L. Light has been retained to represent MT. Middleton.
 The complaint in full is as fol- lows:
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
TEACHERS SELECTED
 FOR ENSUING YEAR
L. B. Ray Chosen Superintendent for Fourth Time-All the Old
 Teachers Reelected.
(From Tuesdays Daily Press)

(From Tuesdays Daily Press)
 At a meeting of the board of directors of the ParagOuld schools last night the superintendent and teaching force for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
 L. B. Ray, superintendent, elected for fourth term.
 High School-Earl Swindler, principal; Miss Orine Porter, as sistant principal; Miss Cornelia Irion, German; Miss Dot Thomp- son, eighth grade.
 Prof Otto Koeb of the high school faculty was not an applicant for reelection.
 West Side School-Carl E. Ellis, principal, reelected; Miss Eltha Kitchens, sixth grade; Miss Corne- lia Roper, fifth and sixth; Miss Ol- i've Mitchell, fifth; Miss Martha Lytle, fourth; Miss Laura Fuhr, German and third grade; Miss Pearl Henderson, second and third; Miss Chloe Kirby, second; Miss Minnie Melton, primary. Prof. Ellis teach es the seventh grade in this school.
 East Side School-W. A. Steven son, principal, reelected, teaches seventh and eighth grades; Miss Clara Stepp, sixth; Miss Grace Free man, fourth and fifth; Mrs. Phebe Salter, third; Miss Nancy Lowell, second; Miss Olive Kitchens, pri-
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

One additional teacher each for the high school, the West Side school and the East Side school will be chosen later.
 Miss Flora Marsilliott was again chosen musical director.
 H. N. Rowland was reelected jam itor at the high school; W. F. Bailey at the West Side school, and w. C.. Evans at the East Side school.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves grav- el, cures diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu- larities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of s1.00. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send for imonials from this and ,tbeJ states. pr. E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis. Mo. Sold by drug gists. tAdvt.)
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The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
Modern Thanking.

The allies left is trying to move around the Germans right, but the Germans right is also moving around the allies left. Now if the left of the Germans right moves around the right of the allies left, then what is left of the Germans right must be right where the allies left But if the German rights left is left right where the allies left's right was right before the allies right was right before left's right left the rights eft.-Springfield (Mass.) Union.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

When the British government took charge of the railroads for mo- bilizing its army it gave them 60 hours in which to transport troops in $50 trains to given points, and they did it in forty-eight hours.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
 That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you pos sibiy derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and Is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be you get the genuine It is taken internally and made in Toledo Ohio, by F. J. Cheney X Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists Price, 7ec per bottle
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

The bulletin of the Pan-American Union reports that there is a growth of interest in the English language throughout the countries of Latin America.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties ofQUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking, as the formula IS printed on every label, showing it IS Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form.
 The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 50 cents
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

4 novel telephone receiver shuts out all outside noises or may be used to permit two persons to listen to a conversation at once.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

The complaint in full is as fol- lows:
 Comes the plaintiff, J. T. Hes ter, and alleges that he is a citi- zen of Paragould, Arkansas, and qualified elector thereof.
 Plaintiff further alleges that un- der the laws of the state of Arkan- sas and the city of Paragould, there was a regular election held in said city on the 9th day of April, 1915, that in said election there were cast for the office of mayor of the city of Paragould 943 votes; that this plaintiff and w. c. Middleton, B.. H. Parrish and Sam McHaney were candidates ill said election for the office of mayor, and each received of said votes the following number: J. T. Hester 375, w. c. Middleton BIT, B. H. Parrish 59 and Sam Me- Haney l32 that w. c. Middleton received the greatest number of votes cast in said election for mayor as per returns, and that the election commissioners of Greene county, Arkansas, have issued and delivered to the said w. c. Middleton a cer- tificate of election for said office. Plaintiff further alleges that said W. c. Middleton was not legally elected to the office of mayor of the city of Paragould, Arkansas, be- cause of the votes cast and counted for him seventy-five persons who had not paid taxes for the year 1913 voted, and for that reason were not entitled to vote in said election; that five votes cast in said election for said w. c. Middle ton were by persons who were non- residents of the city of Paragould Arkansas, at the time of the election as herein set out.
 | Plaintiff further alleges that he received 375 of said votes cast in said election, which was the great est number of legal votes cast for any one of the candidates for the office of mayor in said election, and was duly elected.
 ] Plaintiff further alleges that notwithstanding he was duly elected 1 to the office of mayor at said cleo tion, held on April 9th, 1915, the said W. c. Middleton has usurped 1 the office of mayor of said city ot Paragould, and has excluded from this office this plaintiff.
 "The premises considered, plaintiff prays that the election be inquired into by this court, that the legal votes be counted and that the said J. T. Hester, this plaintiff, be de clared elected, and that the defend ant be busted from the office of mayor of the city of Paragould, Ar kansas, and for all other proper legal and equitable relief.
 ID. G. BEAUCHAMP,
 Attorney for Plaintiff"
The weekly soliphone., 1915-04-16

cancer.
 March 24-Rudolph Hasley, aged 55, heart disease.
 March 29-Robt. Williams, aged 66, pneumonia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04

heights overlooking the town from the
north poured heavy fire into Royereto
Throughout Thursday, completing the
work of ruin. These batteries were en-
gagged by the italian gunners and partly
silenced
The first Italian troops began entering
Rovereto before dusk Thursday night,
according to dispatches received here yes
terday.
The capture of Rovereto marks the
greatest single victory in the Italian adj
vance upon Trent, the goal of General
Cadorna's forces in the north. Though
the Austrians have constructed barri-
cades across the valley between Rovereto
and Trent, military men here believe the
Italian troops viii approach Trent it,
self before winter halts military opera
tions.
The city of Royereto, lying is miles
north of the Italian frontier, has been
under long range bombardment for many
weeks. The civil population of about
12,G00 left early in June, but the garri-
son, occupying strong positions, contin-
ued its resistance until the movement of
Italian troops through the Val Sugana
region and also from the west threat
ened their development.
The early evacuation of Rbwa, at the
head of Lake Garda, by the Austrians,
is expected to follow the fall of Rover.
etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
JILTs PRINCE TO WED AMERICAN.
Girl Prefers Youth with Future to a
Prince with Past.

New York Sept. al decided that
would rather be the wife of an Ameri
can with a future than marry a prince
with a past" was the statement made
to friends yesterday by Mrs. Arthur
Schoke in explaining why she Tilted
Prince Saleem Hatem, a Syrian noble
man, and wed Arthur Shocke, p years
old an employee of the Omega Water
company of 81 Maiden lane
Mrs. Shoeke was Miss Ayls Eugenia
Underhill, a telephone operator, and she
lived with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander Underhill, at 2s2 Monroe
street, Brooklyn. A year ago her en-
gagement 10 Prince Hatem, said to have
court, was announced and caused quite
a stir.
To celebrate the engagement Prince
Hatem invited a number of friends and
relatives 10 the summer home Of his
uncle at Lawrence. l.. l. Everything at
the table was Syrian. There was Syrian
food and Syrian talk, and the bride.to-be
said she was not even introduced to the
guests.
Following the-dinncr there was a quar-
rel between the prince and his intended.
He talked Syrian, but she talked plain
English. The prince finally announced
hat he would become an American citi.
zen 10 please MISS Underhill
When the war began, the prince went
laek 10 his ancestral home near Mount
lebanon and il now said 10 be fighting
With the Turks in the defense Of the
)ardanelles. He docs not know Of the
Wedding.
Il am very much happier with Arthur
hat ! would have been with the prince
aid Mrs. Shooke.
The young couple are making their
cmporary home at 1884 ST. Johns place,
brooklyn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04

! And what this means for the neutra
states il is impossible now TO estimate
When the war began The Republican
pointed out that Americas mission II
the struggle was evidently that of th'
defense OF neutral interests and the safe
guarding OF neutral rights against the in
eyitable Entertainments OF the greatest
and most formidable military coalitions
in history. Very many of our citizens in
their intense sympathy for one side or
the other in the conflict have lost sight
OF this mission, or have come 10 regard
il with disfayor. But il is as much the
policy Of the government to-day as ever
before TO carry the mission to successful
completion.
With the most menacing crisis with
Germany now weathered in safety, the
prospect that the United States will not
be drawn into the war seems brighter
than at any previous time in o troubled
half year. The German governments &C
tion concerning the submarine issue
places beyond reasonable doubt its pur-
pose 10 avoid a break with this country.
and surely no other issue could arise so
| liable 20 involve the uQliest eventual
tics. With peace between the United
States and the Teutonic powers virtually
guaranteed, nothing could be surer than
that a president Of Mr.. Wilson's dogged
viii and tenacity Of purpose should seek
70 vindicate the neutral rights Of the
United states a. against the powers Of
the entente. Great Britain's action re-
garding goods held up st Rotterdam con
tracted for by American merchants al
rcady shows that the British government
has recognized the remoter significance Of
Germany's surrender 10 the president.
The turn diplomacy has taken is. in
reality, Of tremendous importance; and
critical, condsmnatory even, Of the Ger
man government on many aspects Of The
war AZ this newspaper has been, Il Is /
bound 20 say that for tie FIRST time in /
~ months German diplomacy has risen /
90 lie fun opportunities. For, by meet /
ing our governments views regarding /
'the freedom Of the seas in abandoning 4
an abhorrent practice which was never
justified By Germany except a. meas
ure Of retaliation, the German govern.
msnt places resident Wilson and 81 the
American people who support q sincerely /
neutral policy IN . position from which
they are bound 10 make good the words
.n the last Lusitanis note The gov
eminent Of the United states vii con
nus 10 contend fer that freedom fof
ne seas from whatever quarter violated
without compromiss and 81 any cost
Gsrmauv hms smrren6ered 20 Mr. WI L
I'm. giving 30 hin ore 81 The most not /
ltle and dramatic aflomatie Fittoriss -
luf time. but Il y e surrender which an
1ratshiv yifld an sdrsntaFe 10 Germany
rrr1ss 81 now e. ealeulsfe a pres
ienf 80 hrurt hostile 81 Euginnd would !
rou - In rosffigt 81 su.nsh ttf Brit Z
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
MANY LEAGUES CLOSE
SEASON LABOR DAY
More Than so Per Cent OF Associations in
Organized Baseball End Echdules--
Makeup Of transforming
Tour of Majors Given

New York, Sept. Baseball players
in number of the minor leagues will dor
their uniforms for the last time this sea
son on Labor day. Incidentally those
leagues which have already closed Their
1915 pennant contests, more than 80 pei
cent of the associations embraced in or
ganzed baseball will have made their
last appearance on the diamond with the
double-headers of Monday.
Among those which terminate the sea
son with the first of the autumn holidays
are the following leagues: Western, Tex
as, New York, New England, South Mich
igan, Central Association, Virginia, At
lantic, Georgia State, Buckeye, Middle
Texas, Georgia Alabama, Blue Ridge and
Nebraska leagues.
Before the end of the month the Amer
lean association, Southern, Three |, North
Northwestern, Bi-State and
Canadian leagues will have completed
their schedules and left the field clear
for the National, American, Federal and
Pacific Coast leagues and the climax OF
the baseball year-the worlds series.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04

ish blockade OF Germany with quite as
much success as Mr.. Wilson has smashed
the submarine blockade" of the British
Isles. Americas potential ability to re-
taliate against illegal Entertainments BY
cutting off shipments of munitions of
war to the hard-pressed allies gives the
government tremendously strong lev
erage in forcing the British government
TO bring its restrictions on neutral com
merce within the rules OF international
law. The order in council is still en-
forced, in spite of our governments pro-
test, and in declaring cotton absolute
contraband Great Britain certainly went
beyond all precedent and reason, al
though the strict legality Of the act prob
ably is beyond successful attack.
An amazing development may soon be
come visible. In the coming diplomatic
contest with the United States over neu-
trail rights Great Britain will have one
incontestable advantage which Germany
did not enjoy. Great Britain, as q last
resort in defense Of her acts complained
of, can utilize Mr.. Bryan's peace treaty.
The United States eonfronts the clause
in the Bryan treaty which declares The
high contracting parties agree that all
disputes between them, OF every nature
whatsoever, 20 the settlement OF which
previous arbitration treaties or agree
ments do not apply in their terms or are
not applied in fact, shall, when diplo-
matte methods Of adjustment have failed.
be referred for investigation and report
70 a permanent international commission
and they agree not 20 declare
war or begin hostilities during such in
vestication and before the report Is sub
and the investigation by treaty
provision may last a year. We are, in
brief. bound TO arbitrate, and az least
10 investigate a whole year before break.
ing with Great Britain on any question
y hatever and even Mr.. Roosevelt may
soon see in that despised treaty an ad.
mirable safeguard against a serious rup-
ture between the United States and TIE
powers OF the quadruple entente
Springfield lMass,l Republican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
NAVY QUERY AS
TO WAR STORES
Department Addresses Inquiries To Man.
ufacturers as To the Available
Output of Materials Need
ed in War Time.

Washington, Sept. 4.--President vii
son yesterday received telegram from
the American Defense society pledginG
support to his plans. The telegram fol.
| lows:
"Your excellency's call for a definite
defense programme for submission ia
Congress based upon expert opinion in
the army and navy deserves united in
dorsement of the country to arouse the
public and its representatives in Con-
gress to the need of an adequate army
and navy as outlined in your statement.
We pledge our unremitting support"
Inquiries have been addressed by the
navy department to manufacturers, it
was announced yesterday, as to the
available output of materials needed by
the navy in time Of war. The official
statement says it is purely routine
step.
The inquiry IS directed mainly TO
ascertaining the available supply of
structural material for shipbuilding and
for ship stores Listing available mer-
chant vessels for golfers and supply
ships also has been undertaken. The
statement says the information is re.
quired in the development of campaign
plans under consideration at the war
college, and which it is expected it will
take months and even years to fully
mature. Replies TO the inquiries will be
held confidential.
The scope OF the investigation IS
broad, reaching from war munitions to
available transportation lines at sea or
ashore.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
German Desire to End War
Excites Washing
ton
WILSON NOT LIKELY
TO INTERVENE
President to Wait Sign from
the Entente--Eforts
Are Fruitless

Washington, Sept. 4.--No feature Of
the international situation is exciting
keener interest here than the evident de-
sire Of the imperial German government
to negotiate peace at this time. There
are the best of reasons for believing
that the communication from Pope Bene-
dict which Cardinal Gibbons laid before
the president Thursday reflected the
tendency of German desires at this time,
From all that could be learned yester-
day there Is small prospect Of President
Wilson engaging in an effort to end the
war at this time. 1t is understood that
both the president and Secretary Lam
sing, basing their judgment on informa.
tion coming TO them through this gov
ernment's diplomatic channels in Europe,
are of the opinion that an effort to in
terest the allies in peace conference at
this time would be futile.
The United States viii therefore make
no more efforts to bring about peace in
Europe until it has received information
that its good offices will be welcomed by
both sides in the conflict. From the fact
that the Vatican is in close touch with
Austria, the construction placed by off
Gals on the pope's message is that the
Germanic powers would be willing to
discuss peace at this time. II was stat.
ed by those in closest touch with the
that similar word will
have to be received from Great Britain
and her allies before the president will
make any further move.
President Wilson has made it clear
several times that his original offer of |
services to bring about peace still stands, |
and that he will do everything possible |
10 further the movement. The United
States, however, will do nothing likely |
% endanger its position as friend to
I'll belligerents, it was said authorita-
lively. The pope's message will not be
made public by this government, al
hough there would be no objection il II
lardinal Gibbons gives il out. Enough
II the contents of the message Is known,
However, to give basis for indicating
hat Austria, Germany and Turkey are
ot adverse TO discussing peace. 4
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
ouincy a Trihe Drowsy

II you are worthy Of the name
HAmerica" YOU have At heart the well
being 81 this city Quincy i good city
bat u IL rather drowsy. It's civic spirit
y conspicuous bv IT, absence. let ne
mite 20 arouss &C. IN accomplishing the
awakening Of Quincy. . live Newspaper
can a. much The Ledger aims 10 he
sery much alive this coming year. Re-
eentiv Il hss taken many steps 20 TIM
prove its service. Wednesdays Ledger
sfas printed In en- entirely nee dress 81
tVrs This coming fsn ths Ledger vii
present sorne other improvements which
a7i make for better service % the con-
rrnitv. We shhn d cur part. Do you
a. rours ..--Quincy, Mss Ledger
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
EVERS SUSPENDED;
OTHER BOSTON
PLAYERS FINED $3.50
Radical Action Follows Riotous Behavior
on the Diamond and May Put the
Braves Out of the Running
In the Pennant Race.

Boston, Sept. 4.-,John j. Eyers, cap
tain and second bascman of the Boston
National league baseball club, has drawn
a fye.day suspension; Charles Schmidt,
first baseman, has been fined 800, and
Edward Fitzpatrick, utility infielder, has
been fined $50. This radical action by
President John X Tener of the National
league is the result of Thursdays riot
GUS actions in the game with Brooklyn
at Braves field. The absence of Evers
may handicap the Braves enough to spoil
any chance they may have had for the
1915 championship. Evers will not re-
turn to the lineup until next Thursday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
A PLUNGE TOWARD
TURKEY COMING?
Report That Germany Will Cover the
Russians While AustI "a In
yades Serbia.

London, Sept. 4.--The German and
Austrian armies on the eastern front are
about to part company, according TO a
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany from Amsterdam. This dispatch
quotes message from Vienna announc-
ing that Field Marshal Archduke Fred
erick, commander-in-ehAef of the Aus
TRAN armies, yesterday hade official fare
well to Field Marshal won Mackensen,
the German commander, at Brest-Lit-
ovsk, as henceforth the armies of the
two commanders were to cease co-operat-
ing one with another.
The message saws il is believed the
Austrian armies that have been operat-
ing in Poland will shortly be removed
in the direction of Serbia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-04
BRITAIN FACES NEW STRIKES.
More Coal Miners and Arms Workers
Dissatisfied.

London, Sept. 4.-The government yes,
terday was faced with fresh labor dis
putes that threaten TO interfere with
the production Of munitions for the Brit
ish armies.
Trouble broke out Thursday in the
big Armstrong armament works near
Manchester. IL was understood, however,
that the differences there would be sub
mitted 10 arbitration.
In several sections Of England coal
miners are threatening 20 quit work, evil
IDENTIFY embroidered by the success of the
Wales miners in their recent strike.
They complain Of interference with the
eight hours act.
The government is trying 70 convince
the men that they should work regular
~ instead Of taking week end vacation