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The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
MURDERER OF WIFE
 ELUDES OFFICERS
Sheriff Jones and Posse of Craig head County Fail to Capture
 Harry Wood.

Jonesboro, July 22.-Efforts of posses of residents and Craighead county officers to capture Harry Wood, who, it is charged, killed his former wife Monday morning, sc far have been fruitless. Sheriff Alb Jones of Jonesboro spent part of yesterday in Monette and assist ed in the search for the man. In formation concerning Wood was secured at several places, but the trail was finally lost near Cardwell Mo-, just across the Arkansas line
 Wood was formerly of Greene county. His wife was a daughter of w. c. Craig, a planter of the eastern part of Craighead county After considerable domestic trou ble, Wood and his wife separated she later securing a divorce. Il is said that Wood went to her home near Mangrum Monday morning anC insisted that she return to live with him. She is said to have re fused, and he then shot her with revolver.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
CAME HERE TO SEE
 BITULITHlC PAVING
Delegation of Jonesboro Boosters Spent Several Hours in Para
 gould This Morning.

(From Thursdays Daily pressl Sixteen Jonesboro city builders and boosters interested in the or
 ganization of big street paving
 district motored to Paragou1d this morning and spent two hours driv- ing over the streets of Paragould
 and conferring with members of the chamber of commerce, the pav- ing commissioners and the contrac- tors Many of them had visited
 Paragould recently and were more
 or less familiar with the character of street paving here, while others had been told that the 'Paragould paving was superior to that put
 down in most of the smaller cities of the state. Jonesboro paved sev- eral streets five years ago, using
 brick without a concrete founda- tion. Other streets have since been
 paved with brick, supported by a concrete foundation. But this
 character of street paving is noisy and rough, while the bitulithic
 paving in Paragould is smooth and
 comparatively noiseless.
 The Jonesboro citizens were well
 comcd by representative Paragould
 business men and by those in
 charge of the street paving work. They were given auto drives over the paved streets, and were taken to the bitulithic plant and the pro-
 cess of making the paving was ex-
 plained to them. Later they were shown through the new hotel and postoffice building. Their visit to Paragould was concluded with a
 brief meeting in the chamber of speaking for the visitors, thanked
 the business men of Paragould for
 the courtesies and hospitality ex- tended and complimented Para gould on her push and enterprise and her external evidences of prosperity.
 Tn the Jonesboro delegation were
 Mayor G. w. Turner, ex-Mayor Tom Burress, Postmaster c. B. Gregg, w. T. Lane, H. H. Tough ton, Joe Mason, Ben Berger, J. L.. Donnahoo, J. T. Christie, manager of the Jonesboro Light and Water plant, Joe T. Trice, H. w. Graham,
 Max Meyer, James Gillis, E. J.
 Mason, G. w. Culberhouse and J.
 K. Malone, city editor of the Jones' boro Tribune.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
GUN CLUB TO HOLD
 TRAP TOURNAMENT
Amateur and Professional Shooters to Compete for Prizes Two
 Days Next Week. ~sl

The sixth annual registered tour nament given by the Paragou1d Gun Club will be held in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27 and 2S, at which time crack anna teur trap shooters from many places in this section of Arkansas, as well as professionals represent | ing the arms and ammunition fac, tories will compete for prizes and honors. The Paragould shoot has always attracted great deal of interest and competition for the winnings has been kenner here than at other places where tournaments are held.
 There will be ten events each 1 day, consisting of twenty targets each, making a totGl of two hun dred targets a day for each shoot CT. The entrance fees for the ten events aggregate $14.0O, while the added money for the combined events of each day is $50. The Interstate association has given three trophies valued at $25 each, which will be contested for by amateurs, the three highest winning the three trophies.
 James A. Hays is president of the local gun club; c. w. Stedman is secretary; M. B. Hatfield, treasur- CT; and A. M. Reedy, D. G. Beau champ and w. J. Pierce compose the executive committee.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
RUSSIANS ARE OFFERING
 RESISTANCE TO TEUTONS

l. result of which will seal the fate of Warsaw is being fought the northwest and south of that city Having successfully retired to positions on the rivers and being we'll fanked by forresses the Russians have turned and are fighting desperately to stem the Austro German slaughts
 To the north on the River Narew, they delivered three fierce counter attacks yesterday from the foresses of Rozan, Pultusk and Novo Georgevsk The Germans, who had taken one outwork of Rozan, repused three counter attacks according to the official report received from Berlin tonight, but apparently have been unable to make any further progress sOuthWard.
 Immediately west of Warsaw, on what is known as the Bonie- Groec line, the Russians have suffered and retreating toward the Visula Farther south the army of Gen. Woyich is making progress toward the river which has been reached at one point
 To the south of Ivangorod, Field Marshal von Mack ensen who is directing the offensive between the Vist and the Bug has reached the Russian lines and here the greatest of all the battles is being foughtfor the possession of the Lublin-Chom railway.
 GERMANS NEARIN GRIGA.
 On the resistance the Russians are able to offer along this front where the Ausro Germans making their biggest effort probably depends the fail ure of the Ausro-Gernan operations. Apparently the oGemans feel pretty certain of the outcome tor it is said that Emperor William who is at Posen, has sent for the empress in order to make state entry into the Polish capital when it falls
 Things are moving little quickly in Cour- and where the Germans have met with successes all along the lne bringing them within striking distance of Riga and the roads which supply that town from the south.
 There is another battle in progress along the bor- ders of Bessaraba but how this is going the official muncatons do not say
 The French have made another bid for the valley of the Fecht, in the Vosges They have delivered several attacks which have been partly successful and have cap tured the heights dominating that valley from the east About the same time French airmen dropped bombs on Colmar Beyond this and German attack in the Ar gonne which met with success and another German at tack in the forest of Apremont which was repused on- artillery engagements have occurred along the western front
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
HAYS ASKS PARDON
 FOR J. J. HUGHES
Chief Executive of Arkansas Ap- pears Before Governor and Par
 don Board of Tennessee.

Little Rock, July 22.-Arkansas and sometimes handicapped, but yesterday the good old common wealth rocked along pretty we'll with no one at the pilot wheel True, Lemuel B. Kendall of Ala bam, Madison county, as president pro tenn of the senate, had a right pro tenn, or lieutenant governor, quietly plowed his cotton and re- mained ignorant of the fact that he, for the time being, was chief executive of the state.
 Gov Geo. w. Hays Tuesday night quietly and with much secrecy at Nashville, Tenn, yesterday morning to intercede with the board of pardons in the interest of U. J. Hughes, the Haynes, Lee county, planter confined in the Tennessee penitentiary for murder.
 Governor Hays family, as we'll as his office attaches, were very silent and mysterious yesterday when questioned about the governor. The governors wife couldn't say wheth- CT the governor was in Nashville, and office attaches thought he was out of town" But, to tell the truth, he was in Tennessee.
 Governor Hays and Judge E. A. Rolfe, county judge of St. Francis county, appeared before the Ten nessee board of pardons yesterday morning. J. J. Hughes was with | them.
 After hearing the Arkansas off cials, Governor Rye of Tennessee and the pardon board members were entertained at luncheon at the Nashville commercial club. No decision on the plea for pardon for Hughes was made.
 Hughes, while visiting in Mem- phis about two years ago, killed Tom Doland, jockey, in quarrel over a diamond Hughes, now bowed with age, is in poor health:
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
BECKER APPEALS
 TO GOV. WHITMAN
Asks For tSay of Execution-New Evidence" Being Prepared
 By Attorneys.

New York, July 22.-Counsel TOT Charles Becker awaited yesterday the result of Becker's appeal to Governor Whitman to forbid his execution on July 2S for the mur- der of Herman Rosenthal. Beck CTS plea, sent to the governor at Albany Tuesday night, included a long statement of his version of the facts leading up to the murder.
 In this statement Becker denied complicity in the murder, and said that State Senator Timothy D. Sullivan, now dead, had told Becker that he had $12,500 invest ed in Rosenthal's gambling house, and that when Rosenthal began to make public statements about raids on his place, Sullivan exacted a promise from Becker to keep Sulli- vans name out of it. Becker said that ne had kept his promise up to the time of the making of his plea for executive clemency.
 Becker's statement made no dis closures of police graft, but gave an account of his movements on the night of the murder.
 Martin T. Manton of Becker s counsel, has announced that pro- ceedings will be started in a day of two in application for a new trial for Becker, on the grounds of newly discovered evidence. The nature of the evidence was not disclosed. It was reported that friends of Sullivan have offered to make affidavits substantiating in part the story which Becker told.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
LAWSON, REEVES ENGAGE IN FIGHT
Defendant and Witness in Recent Trial Meet at Union Station
 and Pass Blows.
(From Thursdays Daily Pr4ss)

(From Thursdays Daily Press)
 About nine o'clock last night soon after the southbound Cotton Belt passenger train pulled out of Paragould, J. E. Lawson who was tried at Piggott in May on an in- dictment charging him with obtain ing money under false pretenses, and Ed Reeves, a farmer residing near Paragould, who was one of the principal witnesses against Lawson, met near the depot and engaged in a fight. It is stated that Lawson struck Reeves several blows in the face and on the body, and Reeves made several passes at Lawson with a knife, infllcting two insignificant wounds. Lawson had been to Piggott and Reeves and his son were returning home from a trip to Kentucky. The men met when they alighted from the train and business then began to pick up. Reeves son tried to assist his father, but was prevented from do- ing so by Lennie Stamps who held him off while Lawson and Reeves occupied the arena. Officers Kin nard and Sims separated the bel ligerents and cited them to appear in police court this morning. Judge Bratton gave them fines of ter dollars each.
 Sleepy Hansford a we'll known court character, was fined $10 or a charge of drunkenness.
 Samantha Killian entered plea of guilty to a charge of operating house of i'll repute and was fined S10.
 A young man named Heator whose father runs the Arkansa: store, was given a fine of $5 fol speeding.
 Yesterday afternoon Chief Hous ton destroyed twelve pints O. whisky captured in the local ex press office. The contraband pack age was consigned to a negro named W, B. Blake.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
Engine Struck by Bullets,

Reports from Blytheville state that the night hostler on the Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern railroad was shot at several times Saturday night, but was not injur- ed. It is not known who did the shooting. It is not thought the men were shooting to kill but sim ply to frighten the men away from the jobs. The places where the bullets hit the engine could be seen plainly. .-Jonesboro Tribune.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
Sentence Suspended.

Little Rock, July 17.-Gov. Hays yesterday ordered that sentence on Lee Drifoos of Jonesboro, fined $2, 900 and sentenced to 300 days in jail for selling liquor, be suspend ed until Dec. 15. Drifoos and c. H. Davis conduct a butcher shop in Jonesboro. It was charged that they sold liquor in the rear of the place, Drifoos was convicted on 10 counts. Davis case has not come to trial and the governor or dered the sentence on Drifoos sus- pended until the Davis case is set tied. Petitions both for and against Drifoos being pardoned are on file in the governors office.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
WOMAN MURDEDRER
 IS BELIEVED INSANE

Little Rock, July 21.-Mrs. Mol lie Washburn, who was recently convicted in Pulaski circuit court for killing J. H. South and given a life sentence in the penitentiary, will very likely be sent to the state insane asylum. The penitentiary commissioners yesterday decided to have her examined for sanity. Mrs. Washburn is no wconfined in the rooms adjacent to the hospital at the penitentiary. Her demeanor since killing South and seriously injuring Mrs. Conant has led many to believe that she is mentally un- balanced.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
SAY AUTO TAG SALES
 WILL EXCEED 5000

Little Rock, July 22.-Arkansas ed the 1000 corner in purchasing automobile licenses when State highway department issued license No. 1000 to J. H. Harrison of Will. mar, Drew county.
 T. s. Wiley of Magnolia, Colum- bia county, got license No. 7,001, and s. l. Newman No. 7,0O2.
 The total number of licenses is sued last year was 5,642. Officials in the highway department predict issued this year will reach the s. 900 mark.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
CONSCIENCE PRODS HIM;
 SENDS $1O,O00 TO UNCLE SAM

Washington, July 22.-Ten thou sand dollars in currency, the sec ond largest contribution to the conscience fund" ever received by the government, has reached the treasury department in a plain en- velope mailed at New York, accom- panied by an unsigned letter, say ing:
 "The sender has paid double tc the United States the amount he stole and still conscience is not sat isfied. Here is another payment. ,
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
FUTRELL IS OUT;
 CARAWAY IS IN
Paragould Man Decides Not to Be Candidate for Governor-Con-
 gressman May Now Run.

(From Wednesdays Daily Press.)
 Senator J. M. Futrell of this city, who served as governor six months in 1913, and who has been urged by prominent men from all sections of the state to become a candidate for governor in the forthcoming primary, has decided not to enter the race.
 It is understood from reliable sources that Congressman T. H. Caravan of Jonesboro, has defi- nitely decided to enter the race since it has become known that Senator Futrell would not be a candidate. Congressman Caraway has been seriously considering en- tering the contest, but would not do so as long as there was any probability of Senator Futrell run ming. Now that Senator Futrell has authorized the announcement that he positively will not run, it is expected that Congressman Cara way will authorize statement within a few days that he is in the race.
 If Congressman Caraway does run for governor there will prob ably be lively contest for his seat in congress. Political wiseacres are already casting about for available timber to succeed Caraway. O. N. Killough of Wynne, and Judge J. M. Jackson of Helena, have been mentioned as probable candidates for Caraway's place. Perhaps oth- CTS will figure in the contest when it becomes generally known that the first district congressman will seek the governorship.
 This afternoon Senator Futrell gave to The Press the following signed statement:
 'I have decided not to become a candidate for governor. From the depth of my heart, I thank the friends who have given me encour- agement and have so generously and unselfishly offered me their assistance. My high appreciation is none the less from the fact that I am not to be a candidate.
 "Customs and methods have come into existence which prohibit one of moderate means from running for governor. This should not be the case. Our present law against extravagant expenditures is inef- fective, is easily evaded, and prac- tically a dead letter.
 My refusal to become candi- datc is neither for nor against any one for any office. The course taken is mine, and I alone am re- sonpsible for it.
 Respectfully,
 "J. M. FUTRELL."
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23
ROOSEVELT WANTS TO TALK,
 BUT NOT TO SAPHEADS

Portland, Ore, July 22.-"F'rom time to time I shall have something to say on matters of vital interest to the nation as a whole, but 1t will not be for sapheads or molly coddles," said Theodore Roosevelt here when a large cheering crowd compelled him to acknowledge the greeting from the rear of his train.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23

Of the total world production Of commercial cotton in 1913 the Unit ed States contributed 60.9 per cent. Next to corn, cotton is the most valuable crop grown here, and it is the largest single item of export.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23

Replacement of all horse power vehicles by motor service wagons and auto trucks has been recom- mended by Herbert R. Fay, super intendent of the San Diego water works department.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23

To make his descendants million aires, a Topeka (Kan,) man has left $300,O00 to increase until 21 years after the death of the longest lived of his children, when the fortune is to be distributed among his grandchildren.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-23

Thirty thousand American set tiers have entered Canada since the outbreak of war. Immigration to the Dominion from Great Britain and continental Europe has almost ceased since August
Bisbee daily review., 1915-08-10
IN GARDEN CANYON.

Six hundred red-booded, patriotic young Arzonans
are encamped in Garden Canyon where for two weeks
they viii take peaceful instruction in the art war
wouldn't be far out Of the phrase the situation
dnerentyto say that they will warke instruction
in the art Of peace. They will be taught how to dig
trenches; to unit in manoeuvering; to shoot
straight; shape their conduct in all things in accord
ance with discipline
Objections may be raised in some quarters to the
assertion that any or an of these activities can be ass
sooated with peace. Directors doubtless would take
The position that the encampmen above all an express
militarsm. Some good inherent in everything
and the Garden Canyon assemblage surely is entitled to
abundant credit Arizona should be- unquestionabIy
proud Of the guardsmen who have responded the
summons for duty from every section of the state
feeling of greater security attends the knowledge
that the Commonwealth possesses splendid material
a little army eager acquire training which will fit it
for service in behalf of State or Nation feeling of
pride ant-mitarists to the contrary accompanies the
thought that state Nation would call in vain if an
appeal made to Arizona take part in meeting an
emergency requiring presence instructed soldiers
Undivided interest win be had in the progress made
by the volunteers during their fornighrs utelage Tho
Arizona National Guard possibly boast of pos
essing greater numbers than other State but is well
within the possibilities Of accomplishment for the little
army to he the best in the land
Bisbee daily review., 1915-08-10
MUNITIONS LAW

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The rules gov
erning the new Munitions Tribunals.
which are to enforce the compulsory
truce between employer and workman
have just been announced. There are
two kinds of tribunals. designated as
first class, and second class.
A tribunal of the first class viii deal
with general labor problems of far-
reaching effect, such as strikes. The
second class tribunal is local in its
character, and viii deal with minor
offences in the workshop settle local
questions, such as the problem Of the
individual Stacker. possible local
objections TO employment OF female
labor and so on The second class
tribunal may fine a workman and or
der the deduction Of the fine from the
offenders wages No person brought
before a second class tribunal can be
represented by counsel
In each class, the tribunal will con
sist of a chairman appointed by the
Minister of Munitions, sitting with as
lsistants known as assessors" drawn
respectively from an employers pane
and from a workmen's panel
Bisbee daily review., 1915-08-10
A WOMAN IN rHE NAVY.

It has been suggested that woman might be ap-
pointed member of the advisory board Of geniuses'
the United Navy The Baltimore star is dis
gusted" with the sheer impudence' of this suggestion
remarking III there human activity in which wom-
less conspicuous part they have in the
invention Of recognized machines war it does come
to mind"
Aside from the unnecessary yehemence of the stars
comment its point may readily be allowed Women have
certainly shown no gift for invenng machines of war
And it objected that this simply because they have
never been interested in warfare and don't want invent
implements of mechanism of slaughter the antifemnist
editor might retort that women have shown precious
little inclination to invent any kind of machinery what.
ever He might point out that even in the domain that
has been women's peculiar bawok from time mmemori-
althe kchen-nearly all the utensils have been invent
ed by men.
Women undoubtedly have talent for adapting mechan-
ca domestic ends when once their attention
definitely directed to the need of improvement and
they the initial ideas impetus even progress
siye take a prodgious of stirring up be
fore their minds atuned mechanical innovations
with all due regard to this psychological fact how
ever it may be pointed that it would be a mighty
good thing to put the naval advisory board
There is plenty of work in the navy bright
quite apart from the creation Of contrvances of
slaughter and defence Particularly a woman's view
point needed to provide the comfort of the men
in the navy.
The ordinary warship makes far too little provision
for sleeping quarters and recreation facilities. Every
thing is for the guns and ammunition and The care OF
the human beings who operate them an afterthought
This is purely human problem of the sort for which
women have real genius
The utilization of feminine intelligence and instinct in
such matters is line with the larger housekeeping
which clear thinkers recognize nowadays as woman's
peculiar field in public life. 1t would be worth while
to have women-the right women, Of course--on every
naval and military board think about the MEN while
their male collaborators are thinking about the MA
CHIMES