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The Spectator., 1915-07-27
WATALULA

Crops are looking good again since the rain. Everything is progressing around Watalula at the present time.
 Several of the Watalula boys and girls attended the picnic at Jethro Saturday, reporting a fine. pleasant time.
 There will be a protracted meeting at Watalula beginning Saturday night and ending. l don't know when.
 Troy Sells said that he was very sick at the picnic Saturday.
 Frank Hood is going to take pictures free.
 Cole Harris and John Gillespie are trying to do some trading.
 Tom Dickerson and A. E. Green went to Ft. Smith the first of the week.
 Several of the people of this place are attending church at Pleasant Grove.
 Stanton Willis has a baby that is sick at this writing.
 There was some good singing at Watalula Sunday night.
 Lee Mutt is running the girls down now.
 GratOn Harris was hauling in hay all day Sunday he said. Bill Waldon said he sure did like to go to picnics when the girls would buy him good sweet candy.
 Lawrence Gray came in Sun day night with a broken leg. Lee Gray traded his mail car rying job to Bob White of Jeth- TO.
 The Watalula ball team sure did some good playing at Jethro Saturday.
 For a good travelling job, see Tom Edgin. He says he wants several good men. Hoping that he will find them l will ring off, wishing good luck to The Spec tatOr.
 Mama's Baby Boy.
The Spectator., 1915-07-27
CARD OF THANKS

Words cannot express the depth of appreciation with which we recall the many kindnesses of friends and neighbors shown us during the illness and death of our dear husband and son, particularly do we wish to ex- press our gratitude to those who showed their sympathy to us. and regard for our dead boy in so many ways, for the beautiful floral emblems which were sent, and every kind word. we thank you.
 Mrs. w. A. Nickell,
 Mir. and Mrs. H. A. Nickell
The Spectator., 1915-07-27
Calumet Baking Powder l9c
 At The Fair

running thence East li miles. thence North ? miles, thence East l mile, thence North l mile. thence East sne-half mile, thence North F miles. thence East F miles. thence North one half mile, thence East 2 miles to the Johnson County line, thence North on county line 4 miles, thence West 4 miles, thence South l mile, thence West l mile. thence South ? miles, thence West mile, thence South ? miles. thence West three-fourths of a mile, thence South ? miles. thence East one- half mile to the place of begin ming
 This boundary includes NJ Sec. 3 and 4. SWt of Sec. 4 W. of Sec. g. all of Sec. 5. 6. 2, 8. IT, IS. l9. 30 in Tp. 10 N. of R. 26 West. and all of secs. 13, IA, Is, l6. 20. 2l. 22, 23. "A. 25 26. 27, 2S. 29. 3l. 32. B, 34. B, and 36 in Tp. Il N. of R. 26 w Ea of sec. l2 and l3, and all of sec. 24 and 25. and E4 of Sec. 23 and 26 in Tp. 10 N. % R. 27 w., mak- in all 2l44O acres. more or less.
The Spectator., 1915-07-27
Annual School Reunion

The White Oak School Reunion will be held at White Oak on August 18th. A splendid pro- gram of the days entertainment is being arranged. This annual reunion is the most successsul teachers and pupils reunion ever held in this county. Many old students return annually from other states to join in the festiv- itles, it is therefore looked for ward to with great pleasure, and is we'll attended.
The Spectator., 1915-07-27
18th Annual Camp Meeting

The 18th annual holiness camp meeting will begin Aug. 26th and closes Sept. 5th at the camp ground one and a half miles miles north of town.
 Rev. and Mrs. Allie Trick have been engaged to conduct the meeting. They need no in troduction as they have been here for the last two camps and in both meetings were notably successful.
The Spectator., 1915-07-27
School Reunion

Program for the second annual reunion of teachers and pupils at Stone Hill. Aug. 2l. 1915. Opening Song at 9:3O 8. m. Prayer, c. C. Denniston. Object of Meeting. H. A. Nickell; Chairman.
 Welcome Address. B. s. Will Hams.
 Response. w. R. James. Childrens Exercise conducted by w. l. Agee.
 Dinner.
 Address, H. R. Vim, of Okla homa City. Okla.
 Song. Forty Years Ago, Dear Tom"
 Short talks by teachers. Address. John G. Lieber. of Muskogee, Okla.
 Song, "The School House on the Hill.
 Address, The School of To- morrow" w. l. Agee.
 Song, God be with You Till We Meet Again.
 Come. bring your basket well filled and we'll spend another day st ''The School House on the HiN.'
 Rights for cold drink stands, $2. 50.
 w. w. Moore, Secty. Com.
The Spectator., 1915-07-27

When you hear of the illness of an acquaintance. don't neg lect some pleasant courtesy 2 cheering call, g cluster of bright fiovers, a jolly little note, or even . telephone message of in- Quiry. showing your interest and Eoed will. Such things help to 'shbrten the tedious hours of ill- nsss, snd-you may be next!
The Spectator., 1915-07-27
Meeting At Hickory Grove

Rev. T. j. Hobbs will begin a meeting at Hickory Grove next Friday night, July 30th. Every body is cordially invited.
The Spectator., 1915-07-27

Every person who heard Louis H. Moore Saturday must have been convinced if conviction were necessary of the evils of sending away to mail order houses for merchandise that can be bought at home. It is harm ful to the community at large and to those who pay the bulk of our taxes for schools, city coun- ty and state government, and in most cases it is actually harmful to the individual who has been deceived by the belief that he is making a saving.
 -Russellville Courier Democrat.
The Spectator., 1915-07-27
Act No. 338


 the state of Arkansas for the purpose of building, construct itg and maintaining the high ways of the state. County courts must make orders for said districts. Owners of pro- perty may appeal from judgment of County Court, but appeal shall not delay progress of work already commenced. Districts organized shall be considered as a body polite and corporate. Commissioners shall organize by electing officers, and shall take oath of office. May call upon State Highway Engineer for as- sistance in preparing plans, etc. and may borrow money for the purpose of construction. Board of assessors to be named by the County Court, said assessors to assess benefits and damages and to have the same advertised. Aggrieved land owners may ap- peal to the Circuit Court. Pro- perty not included in district may be included in assessment if boundaries are extended to include said lands. Commission. CTS are authorized to alter plans of improvement at any time, and assessments may be raised or lowered and reassessments of benefits may be made. Taxes levied on property in district shall be a lien upon all property within the district. Local as- easements of benefits shall be paid in annual installments and collector of taxes shall collect taxes provided for herein as other taxes are collected. No money is to be paid out except upon order of the board. Funds of the district are to be deposited in the bank paying the highest rate of interest. If first tax levied proves insufficient for the purpose for which it is levied, additional levy may be made. In the matter of collecting de- linquent taxes, land may be sold for taxes. and the act prescribes manner in which suits may be brought for the collection of said taxes. Commissioners are authorized to issue bonds or other evidences of debt. and may advertise for bids on work of improvement; may purchase material and employ agents. Assessments may be levied and tax collected so long as necess- ary to pay bonds on other obi gatiOns. Commissioners shall file annual statement with coun- ty clerk. Commissioners and assessors not liable for damages. Unlawful for board or other officers to pledge bonds. Route of road may be changed under certain conditions. Owners of real property may have assess ments made by a jury if they so desire. No appeal allowed to delay progress of work. County Court shall be open at all times for the purpose of making orders or entering judgments, and in- functions shall not be allowed to delay progress of work; and this act does not repeal any special acts providing for the creation of special road improve ment districts. Sections 39 to 77 of Act 3O3 of the Acts of 1913 repealed. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 30, 1915.
 The above road law explains in detail the plain for forming the road improvment district along tine Huntsville. Kingston and Watalula roads.
 Below we give the location of the road. the land affected bv it
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
DRAG GUNS UP PEAK
AND BEAT AUSTR|ANS
Italians Direct Artillery Fire on
Enemy From Height Of
Ten Thousand Feet.

ROME. Aug. 1o.-The following
statement was given out by the Ital-
fan general headquarters:
I'm the Tonale Pass zone our Alpine
detachments. advancing boldly along
a difficult ridge Of rocks which rises
from the south over Val Del Monte
(Noce), surprised and dispersed on
the morning Of the 7th troops Of the
enemy intrenchcd southeast Of the
peak of l1rcavallo. capturing bombs,
fuse cartridges. and other material.
"On the same day other detachmen ts
of tho enemy intrcnched at Malga
Palude, northeast Of the peak Of Area
vallo. were driven from their posi-
tion by the accurate fire OF our noun
tain artillery. which had been hoisted
to a height Of more than 10000 feet
on the crags Of H.rcavallo.
In the valley OF Sexten. In Cadore
after careful preparation by our me-
dium calibre. during the past few
days. our infantry advanced gradual
ly. forcing back the enemy and reach
ed from Monte Ner" as far as the
southern slopes Of surgstall. where
they have ben REINFORCED.
"On the Carso plateau the enemy
with the object of hampering tho
progress OF our approach works
ia ;:nched weak but frequent counter
attacks which were imme ediately re-
pulsed. He had tried to stretch wire
entangIements before our lines.
"Our artillery bombarded a column
! OF the enemy on the march from De
veteki to the front. BY accurate Ar,
! II also caused explosions and out
| breaks Of flames in the neighbor
! hood Of MarcOttint."
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
LANSING AND benson
C0NFERR|NG ON HAITI
United States Today Has
Strong Grip on Affairs Of
Island Republic.

The Government continues to have q
good grip on affairs in Haiti.
Secretary Of State Lansing Is prac-
tically running the affairs Of Haiti
for the present and is doing II
through the Navy Department. This
was indicated today by a conference
between Secretary Lansing and Ad-
miral benson, who Is acting head of
the Navy Department in the absence
of Secretary Daniels and Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt.
A dispatch from Admiral Caperto7
at Port au Prince said the gunboat
Castine had been sent to take charge
Of affairs at ST. Mares. The steamer
Nord Alexis was sent to Cape Haitier
to carry disarmed troops to their
homes in that vicinity. Fort Liberty
has been evacuated by government,
troops. Port au Prince, Cape Haitier
and Paix are reported quiet.
The whole tenor of dispatches from
Haiti indicates the United States has
the republic completely under control
Secretary Lansing has given no indi.
cation as to what are the exact pur.
poses of this Government in going in.
to Haiti However. nothing has ye'
cropped out to show that there Is any
plan Of Iermanent occupation In mind
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
Heat q Menace to
Lives Of Old Folks
Sickness and Misery Are
Caused by Constipation
In Hot Weather

People of advancing years should
be very careful of their health dur
ing the hot months. One has only
to follow the mortality record of
elderly people as reported in the
papers, to realize that these are the
hardest months of the year for them.
1t is most important to the main
tenance Of health and vigor at this
time to avoid constipation, with it's
accompanying headaches and muscu-
lar and blood congestion. This can
be best accomplished by the timely
use of a gentle laxative, such as Dr..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, an ideal
remedy that is pleasant to the taste,
easy and natural in it's action and
does not grippe. Its tonic properties
build up and strengthen the system.
Elderly people should avoid strong
physics, cathartics, purgatives, salts
and pills as these afford only tenn.
The Washington times., 1915-08-10

Former President William Howard
Taft has Joined the ranks Of grand.
fathers. President Wilson and Col
onel Roosevelt have nothing on him
when 1t comes to pointing with pride
to cooling grandchildren.
A son has been born to Mrs. Rob
ert Taft at Bar Harbor, Me. The
Taft family is elated, and. in the
stereotyped way. it is hereby an
nounced that mother and child are
doing well.
Robert Taft. son of the former
President and father Of the youngest
addition to the distinguished Taft
ranks. has reached Bar Harbor to be
with his wife. who Is at the home
OF her mother. Mrs. Lloyd Bowers.
DR.. Thomas L. Neill. OF this city. is
understood to be in attendance upon
Mrs. Taft. Inquiry at his office to.
day developed that DR.. Neill is in
Bar Harbor. where he went at the
call OF the stork.
The former President hasn't been in.
terviewed on the subject Of babies
yet. but probably will be before the
day is over. Meanwhile. 1t may %
said with safety. even at long dis
tance, that the Taft smile" was ir
evidence when the news came.
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
RUSSIAN WARSH|PS
REPORTED TRAPPED
Copenhagen Believes German
Squadron Will Try to Destroy
Them In Gulf of Riga.

COPENHAGEN, Aug. lo.-Several
Russian warships are reported to have
been trapped in the Gulf OF Riga Dy
the sudden appearance off the entrance
on Sunday OF large German battle
squadron.
The belief hero Is that the Germans
will repeat their attempt to penetrate
the gulf, and not only destroy the Rus
sian ships. but support the land attack
on Riga by bombardment from the sea.
Official dispatches from Petrograd. o.
failing the sunday sea fight Off the Cult
OF Riga, declared that Russian war
ships helped repel the German attack
engthening the belief here that sew.
eral S1av naval units have been caugh,
inside the gulf. The whe bouts OF
the dreadnoughts OF the Russian Bal.
tic feet is a mystery.
Berlin advices early today were silent
on the Russian claim that three German
ships were damaged by mines in sun
days action.
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
INDICTMENT OF TWO
POLICEMEN IS LIKELY
Conspiracy, and Possibly Com.
pounding Of Felony and Nal.
teasance, May Be Charged.
Continued from First PAGE. }

tative source. as that offense can be
sustained only against the person
offering the bribe. 1t Is understood
that the persons giving the graft in
the case will be Government wit
nesses.
Accusations by Mrs. Stout that there
was evidence Of jury tampering in her
case and that Of Detective Raymond
o. Kleindinst. who 10 under sentence for
charge Of adultery resulting from tho
raid on the Stout house, have not been
sustained by the Investigations. This
angle Of the inquiry. however. 10 still
Additional witnesses were examined
by United States Attorney Laskey and
his assistant. S. McComas Hawken. to-
day in connection with Mrs. Stout's
statement and allegations made by 9TH
er persons respecting graft in the po-
lice department. None OF these witness =
es, however. appeared before the grand
Jury. and II is unlikely that the grand
jury will hear further testimony until
1t was admitted by the Government,
/ prosecutors today that a number .o1
persons beside Mrs. Stout have brought
what they believe to be suspicious cir
cumstances to the attention Of the au.
thorities in the general investigation
which Is being made.
Several OF these persons responded to
| the invita- ton OF Major Pullman to come
| forward with any informa ton indicating
| or suggesting graft or corruption in the
police department.
The Government authorities stated
positively that Mrs. Stout. who is under
| sentence to two years in the workhouse
on a charge OF keeping q disorderly
house. but who Is out on a "a. 900 bond
pending an appeal Of the case, is not eb.
ing held as a witness and is not even
! under surveillance.
| Mrs. Stout Is understood to be stop.
ping at one Of the leading hotels. but IL
doing SO at her own expense. according
| to the prosecutor
The Washington times., 1915-08-10

bornness about parting with territory
they took from Bulgaria two years ago
is natural. but thnt the allies will per-
NIT this stubbornness to prevail is
scarcely conceivable.
Italy. however. may be urging the
allies not to adopt too insistent ar
attitude toward Serbia. To compen.
safe for the loss of Macedonia. Serb
ians are demanding that they be al.
lowed to annex northern Albania.
A Fair Trade.
This would be a fair trade because
with a part Of Albania in her posses.
sion. Serbia would have an outlet &c
the sea through her own territory
and would cease to remain an inland
state. But Italy Ia not overpleased
with the idea Of Serbia breaking
through to the Adriatic. One reason
why the Roman government entered
the war was to make tho Adriatic ar
Italian lake. and to secure q dominant
position over the Slavs that border
the Adriatic's eastern shore. II Serbs
becomes an Adriatio power. Italy mus,
limit her ambitions.
Serbia already has conquered &
large part OF northern Albania and
but recently suspended her Albanian
campaign because of italian objec.
tions. Italy. however. has not beer
sufficiently successful in the war tc
be able to dictate to her allies. Fur.
thermore. Italy can be compensated
Adriatic holding and II Bulgaria
thereupon sets her price and cap
lures Constantinople for tho alliet
powers.
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
What Diplomacy Is
Doing in Balkans
BY J. w. T. MASON.

NEW YORK. Aug. lo.-Todays an
nouncement by the Bulgarian premier
Of the terms on which Bulgaria Is will
ing to fight for the quadruple entente
Is the most important Development In
the Balkan situation since the allies
negotiations with Bulgaria began The
ste of the Turks Is now being closely
bargained for at Sofia. and the future
DEVELOPMENT Of southeastern Europe is
in the balance.
Only Arm diplomacy on the part Of
the allies IL needed to entice Bulgaria
into the war. The Sofia government is
unquestionably prepared to hight Tor
the territory 1t lost during the SECOND
Balkan war. and II the allies fail to
buy the Buisar armies for their own
use. the blame will be entirely their
own.
Terms Not Impossible.
The Bulgarian premier's terms are not
such as the allies cannot meet. Bull
garia apparently is willing to abandon
its former insistence upon receiving
part OF the Greek Aegean coast, and
will count Serbian Macedonia a euf-
flcient payment.
Serbia's consent. therefore. Is the sole
remaining major requirement which the
allies must have in order to start the
Bulgarian troops toward Constantino-
on the present conflict. Had It not
heen for the Intervention Of England
and France in the war. Serbia would
now be conquered territory and vas
sal state Of Austria Hungary. That the
Serbians should show a certain stub
The Washington times., 1915-08-10

to accompany a group OF mon from a
manufacturing plant who will test out
machine guns. Mr.. Miles will be the
only man to Join the machine gun
brigade.
Besides Mr.. Miles. the Warrington
men who were to report at Plattsburg
today were L. Randolph Mason. OF
Rockville. who practices law here; @. &.
Duke. 221 E street northwest; John Cot
ton Smith. lll2 Connecticut avenue: Ed
ward 8. Bryant. United States Forest
Service; Murray Cobb. 1872 Eighteenth
street; Frank 8. Drown. 1918 Chapin
street. Frederick L. Huidekoper 1874
Eighteenth street, and Thomas J. Jack
son, 1910 n street.
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
Macedonia Bulgaria's
Price for Aiding Allies

governing our decision will remain
I'VE have no disposition to play for
time In these negotiations. We seek
sure the absolute realization or our
national ideals. and Just what these
are. 1t seems essential to me. the
world now should know.
Estimates the Cost.
There are now living outside the
borders Of Bulgaria nearly 100000 Bull
sarians The bulk Of these inhabit dis
tricts contiguous to us and constitute
the majority Of the population Of these
districts. We aspire to have them united
In one fatherland. or this total number
100000 lnhabit Russian Bessarabia An
other 100000 are In Roumania- Others
are In Thrace. but the greater number
about 1900, ,OOO inhabit Serbian and Gre
clan Macedonia. 1t Is there, we frankly
admit that the bulk Of our national
aspirations also lie. "
Already we have over 5000 refugees
largely from Serbian and Grecian Mace.
donin. Indeed. half the population OF
Sofia consists Of refugees. They are our
brothers-of our own blood. Simply car.
Ing for them can never be real solu.
tion OF the great problem: Only uni
While Bulgaria Is quite ready tc
participate in the war. she does not
underestimate the cost. She knows that
Turkey Is s.trong--far stronger than Eu.
rope yet realizes.
THE fatigue which our army natur.
ally felt at the close OF two successive
w>.s has passed away. Our troops are ,r
Setter condition and better equipped
than ever. They have been organized or
the Russian military system. Theil
officers have studied in the leading mill.
tary schools Of Europe.
THE whole nation is provisioned-pre'
pared as never before"
The Washington times., 1915-08-10
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for the middle Atlantic State,
for the week beginning Wednesday,.
August 11-Fair Wednesday, followed by
showers Thursday and Friday and pos
sibly Saturday; probably fair remainder
OF week, but depending upon movement
of tropical disturbance. Moderate tenn
peratures.
The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Partly cloudy tonight and We'd
nesday. Gentle north to northeast
winds.
Maryland-Fair tonight. Wednesday,
increasing cloudiness with proba bio
showers in west portion; gentle north to
northeast winds.
Nirginia-Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; probable showers Wednes-
day in west portion; gentle to moderate
north to northeast winds.