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Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
JOBBERS LOOK FOR
PROSPEROUS SEASON

Little Rock, Sept l5-OpumIsm
prevails among Little Rock whole
sale deale1s and iObbers. Every
one interviewed yesterday predicted
that business this fall will be great
er than ever beforSiu the history Of
the sity. This optimism is the re-
suit of a gradual advance in the
price Of cotton to above 10 cents a
pound and general restoration Of
confidence in business circles
throughout Arkansas.
"The gradual Increase in the price
of cotton in the last four weeks has
put new life into our business. "
SAID a wholesale dry goods dealer.
"Reports of good crops, part Of
which are seed crops, has given
Arkansas merchants confidence, and
orders We are receiving are larger
than Cor more than year. In fact,
we are enjoying an unusually good
business and I see nothing ahead
that would keep us from feeling
very optimistic"
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
Seeks TO Ind Her Life

Cotter, Sept. l3.-Mrs. Maude
Murphv's life was saved last night
after she had taken a large dose of
poison. Attending physicians say
she told them she wished TO die and
that she will again attempt to end
her life at the first opportunity.
She refused to tell them why she
wished to die. Mrs. Murphy IL a
widow with two children, aged
aud IL.
Mrs. Murphy lived m Pocahon-
tas about ~ years ago and was
known here as Miss Maude O'Hare.
She was married to j. w. Murphy,
barber OF this city, shortly after
the O'Hare family left here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
DAVIS APPOINTED
ATTORNEY GENERAL

Gov. George w. Hays shortly
after 0 O'Clock Saturday night made
formal announcement Of the APP
pointment of Wallace DAVIS, son of
the late Senator JEFF Davis, to the
vacancy caused by the recent death
of Judge William l.. Moose, attor-
ueY general. The announcement
caused no surprise, as there was no
doubt but that Mr.. Davis was slated
for the place.
John Z. Streepe, assistant attor.
ney general, will remain in the of.
fee until the first Of the year when
he will be replaced by Hamilton
Moses Of Monticello Dinner Burn.
sides, former assistant secretary 10
Gov. Hays, Is to take the place Of
James McPhetudge as chief clerk,
while Miss Ora Bradshaw of Harris.
burg, a niece Of Peuitentiary Com.
missioner Bradshaw, will succeed
Miss Garden Morse as stenographer.
In the appointment o. Mr.. Davis,
Arkansas politicians see one of the
trump cards played by Governor
Hays in his future political plans.
1t generally is believed that the ap.
pUintment virtually is Governor
Hays announcement that he will be
a candidate to succeed himself in
the governors Office, although NO
definite statement as yethas emanated
from the executive chamber.
Young Davis admits that he il
not qualified to fill the office. 1t j,
said that he made the statement "a
friends before his appointment that
he kneS nothing of the duties of
the Office he was seeking. lie has
never been admitted TO practice in
the Arkansas supreme court, or the
United States District court.
1t is very evident that politics
was playing the game IN all the ap.
pointmeuts made in thisconnectlon.
1t Is said that the dying request OF
Mr.. Moose was that his assistant,
MK, Streepey, be appointed TO sue
ceed him. This request was made
known to Gov. HAYS by Mrs. Moose,
widow of the deceased Concerning
the several applications for the po'
sitIon Gov. Hays said:
81 regret that | could not favor
each of them. | gave the greatest
consideration to the wishes express
ed by members of Judge Moose's
family as to bis desires. l have a
very high regard for Mr.. Streepey,
who has been so efficient in the dis
charge of his duties as assistant, but
after weighing the whole matter, /
appointed Mr.. Davis, son of the
late Senator JEFF DAVIS"
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
Bachelor Girls Entertain

Last Friday evening the Bachelor
Girls entertained with a picnic sup
per complimentary to the "Going
Away Friend" After a delicious
supper the guests were invited to
the hospitable Peters home, where
dancing and cards were INDUCED IN
until a late hour.
Out of-town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs Sam O'Baugb, Kuobel, Ark,
Messrs. Frank Beasley and kay
Bickers, of Joneshoro.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
Attorney Ellis Seeks
Legislative HOnOrS

In this issue of the Star Herald
We announce l.. Newton Ellis as a
candidate for representative OF
Randolph county IN the lower
house of the next general assembly
Of Arkansas.
Mr.. Ellis is well known and
popular attorney of this city; Is
forty-fve years of age. He came
here IN 1904 and for the first three
or four years was engaged in teach
ing school. He is an A. b. gradu-
ate of Douglas college at Douglas
VILE, Ga. He was admitted to the
bar in Pocahontas in 1909 and has
since made quite reputation as a
successful lawyer.
For the first time in life, to ask
for a public office, Mr.. Ellis came
before the people of Randolph coun-
ty two years ago seeking the office
to which he now aspires. lie vas
defeated in the primary election,
but look the same in the proper
spirit and Immediately fell into
line, and gave his loyal support to
his successful opponent.
Mr.. Ellis Is emlnently qualified
to represent Randolph county cred.
itably in the Legislature, and Is now
preparing a platform in lIne with
the needs of the people of this
county and of the state, which he
will submit to the people for their
endorsement at the proper time.
He will open his campaign in ear
nest within the next few weeks and
will eEdeavor TO personally present
his claims to every voter IN the
county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
THEIR
GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. aud Mrs. Ben A. Brown
went up to MidGlebrook Tuesday
to attend the fiftieth wedding an.
niversary of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Brown. About sixty
neighbors and friends were present
and the occasion was enjoyed very
much by all.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Brown are each 70
wears of age. Mrs. Brown, who
was Miss Elizabeth Wilson, was
born within a mile Of where she now
lives and has never known any 9TH
er home. Mr.. Brown came 10 this
county in 1859, and they were mar
ried in 1865. They have been liy.
ing in the house they now live in
for 32 years. Five children have
been born to them of whom only
two are living, Ben A. of this city
and Mrs. Joe Ham OF Middlebrook.
Both are life long members Of the
Methodist church.
Among the guests were four per-
sons who were present at the wed.
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. Brown.
They were DIR. NJ. and Craven VIII.
son, brothers Of Mrs. Brown, and
s. II. Parker and ]. l.. Burton.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
Change Locations

Harry Byard has moved his con-
fectionery stand to the Kline build
ing, Just east of the Randolph
County Bank and has had the front
fitted up to meet his needs. Mr..
Byard and Cleo DAVIS rented the
building jointly and Mr.. Davis will
use the rear TOR hIs motion picture
business. The arrangement is all
right and the stand Is a good one,
being located on the most public
street in town.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
CT. Early Dead

We received report Yesterday
of the death Of @. f. Early, a well
known aud highly respected citizen
Of Hamll. We did not learn the
particulars regarding his death.
he leaves q wife ana several chill
dren, many relatives and friends.
A more hitting tribute 60 The men,
ory Of the deceased will appear IN
this paper later.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
AT the Christian Church

Eld. Ing of Prichett, Tex, will
commence delivering a series of
sermons at the first church ofChrist,
IN this city, on Saturday night,
Sept, 18th. Hear the first sermon
and you will be anxious to hear the
rest.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
Rev. BIeYinS Returns

Rev. w. +. Blevins returned
from Imboden Monday where he
had been assisting his brother in a
revival meeting. lie reports the
meeting great success. Bro.
Bleyins is IN meeting at Biggers
this week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17

A letter from Water Valley Civ
ing a write up of an ice cream social
given at the home of Elam Coleman,
goes TO the waste basket because
the writer failed to sign his or her
name to the letter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
MONEY TALKS

but so many Of us only hear it say goodbye.
Most people spend too much of what they make 1t is
business help you spend less and You will spend
money if have in pocket when would not write
check.
Do your banking with
RANDOLPH COUNTY BANK
Capital, $26OOO.O0, Surplus $235OO.OO
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-17
VOLUME xxXy NUMBER 4

Life Insurance Policy will educate the children and
give them a start in Efe
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
ing traffic.

ing traffic.
When the road has been placed
in good condition as to crown and
smoothness the road drag is the
best tool for maintaining it in that
condition. Drag the road after
each rain while the surface is still
moist but not sticky. Use light
drag and move only a very little
earth-just sufficient to fill the ruts
and depressions and leave slight
surplus if the crown is low. Ride
on the drag and shift your position
according TO the amount Of earth
necessary to be moved. If the
rain has been Of long duration it
may be advisable to drag the road
the road twice; first very soon after
the rain, and again when the clay
is drying out or beginning to set.
Do not drag dry road. Sue
cessful dragging is dependent on a
certain amount of water or mois-
ture in the road surface. Practi-
cally all clays and most soils, if not
too sandy, will puddle if work ed
when wet, and on drying out will
set very hard, The drag in con-
nection with traffic is essentially y a
pudding machine, which, when
properly used, leaves the road sur
face crowned aud covered with n
smooth layer of puddled and dense
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16

ly packed soil. This layer is as
nearly impervlous to water as it is
possible to make it, Following
rains find little or no place for
Judgement, as the water quickly
runs off to the side bitches. Un-
less the rain is long continued the
road surface is not softened to any
great depth. The prompt use of
the drag after each rain leaves the
surface smooth and ready to with
stand the next storm.
Therefore, to ma ke your road
smooth, use a road machine or
grader to put it in proper shape in
the spring of the year. To keep
your road smooth, use the road
drag judiciously after each rain.
This will keep an earth or gravel
road in the best shape in which it
is possible to maintain it through
out the year.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
TENNESSEE IN LEAD.

The Department of Agriculture
gives assurance that this years
crops will be so large that we will
have tremendous surplus for
those countries who are not able to
give the attention to agriculture
which formerly was their wont.
Surely we may take great pride in
the power of this nation to produce
a corn crop of nearly 100000
bushels and wheat crop of ,OOO,-
100000 bushels. The area given
to corn is 100000 acres more than
ever before, which is largely due to
the increased planting in the South.
The new crop, though in slightly
less favorable condition than &
year ago, is estimated to be lO6,-
100000 bushels greater than for
the last ten years average, and,
because of the larger acreage, 14ls-
100000 bushels greater than last
year.
Reports now on hand in the De-
partment of Agriculture show that
corn, winter wheat, oats, Irish aud
sweet potatoes and rice are grow
ing on record acreages.
A notable fact is that the corr
in Tennessee shows the best condi-
tion compared with previous years
of that in any State in the Union,
Mississippi excepted, the percent
age in condition being 81. The
acreage in Tennessee is 3,55l 900
and the production, it is estimated,
will be 90, 100000 bushels.
OF the Southern States, only
Texas and Kentucky will raise
more corn than Tennessee. Den.
nessee also is raising an excess OF
100000 bushels of wheat. The
grains, live stock, dairy, poultry
and grass crops of the Volunteer
State, together with a cotton crop
of approaching 100000 bales,
ought to make our people fnan-
cially independent Chattanooga
News.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
AUCTION SALE OF
REGISTERED ANIMALS
Arranged by Nashville, Ct1atta-
nooga and St. Louis Railway

pose of road maintenance is to
prevent and remedy this destruc-
tive action. TO be successful and
efficient road maintenance must be
systematic and continuous. Hap
hazard work is expensive and un-
satisfactory.
If the road is very rough and
uneven or the crown very low the
road machine or grader is very
efficient for placing it in shape.
One must guard, however, against
the all too common practice OF
scraping the sod and other vegeta
ble matter and refuse from the
sides and bitches on to the road.
In general, on the clay and heavy
soil roads all vegetable or spongy
material should be carefully ex-
cluded. Such materials absorb
moisture readily and furnish but
little resistance against wear. The
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
What About Their Personal
Liberty ?

Mayor Brown of Franklin, Pa,
has issued an edict against the use
of liquor which applies to all city
employees: Owe do not intend that
the money paid out by the city
shall be spent for liquor, when SO
many persons have a hard time
earning enough to obtain bread.
Off will come the head Of ANY city
employe who pursues this course"
said the mayor. | am not turn
ing prohibitionist," he explained.
81 simply wish to guard against
the spending of the city's money
for liquor, when it ought to be used
for bread and other necessaries of
life
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16

road surface should be built up
with the best material possible
material which will pack and con-
solidate under traffic and which
will be as nearly waterproof as
possible and will wear uniformly.
In general the road machine or
grader should be used in the spring
of the year while the ground is
moist and in such condition that it
will work easily and at the same
time pack well under passing traffic.
Considerable skill and judgment
is required to use the road grader
to the best advantage. An unskill-
ed and careless operator will some
times actually leave the road III q
worse condition than when be be-
gan work. Do not scrape sod and
refuse into the road. Good earth
is far better, as it will not decay or
absorb moisture SO readily. DO
not be guilty of the two common
practice of leaving a windrow of
clods or loose earth along the mid
die of your road to impede traffic
and absorb water at the first rain.
Leave the roads smooth over the
entire surface and traffic will
spread and be less likely to pro-
duce ruts. Always use the grader
in such a way as to make the road
better and not worse for the pass
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16
SMOOTH ROADS.

The American Highway Assocl-
alton has prepared the following
ort;cle on "How to make and keep
the roads smooth.
The traffic on earth and gravel
roads has constant tendency TO
develop ruts, chuck holes and de-
pressions. The chief aim aud pur-
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16

Pursuing It's well-known policy
of encouraging and fostering I'M
proved i've stock husbaudry in COM
munities served by it, the Nash
Vile, Chattanooga and ST Louis
Railway, through the industrial,
agricultural aud immigration diyi-
sion of it's traffic Department. has
arranged with the four largest ma
tional breeders associations, name
ly: The American Hereford Cat-
tie Breeders Association, The
American Short Horn Breeders
Association, The American AbeT-
deen-Angus Breeders Association
and The Holstein- Friesian Associ-
alton of America, to contribute
registered animals to number OF
auction sales to be held along the
company's lines during the year.
The sales will be conducted under
the auspices of the local or county
live stock associations, the national
breeders associations cooperating.
The county associations were or
panized throughout the territory
served by the railway several years
ago under the encouragement and
eooparation of the officers of the
railway company, and through the
activities of the agricultural de-
partment of the company, together
with the valuable aid and encour-
agement of the agricultural depart
ments of the several States involv-
ed More than $500 head of reg
istered breeding stock have already
been distributed along the compa-
nv's lines through the local assocl-
atoms
The first sale of this series will
he held at Huntsville, Ala, July
90 at which eighty-fve head OF
Hereford cattle and Berkshire hogs
will be sold. The consignments
will be made by The American
uaragord Cattle Breeders Assocla-
tion and prominent Tennessee and
Alabama Berkshire breeders. Ne
ootiations are in progress for sales
il other communities along the
Nashville, Chattanooga and ST.
Louis Railway, and the Immediate
future promises bright and inter
esting prospects for improved 1--we
stock production in the Southern
States traversed by the company's
lines
The agricultural department OF
the Nashville, Chattanooga and ot'
Louis Railway, conducted uhuef
the immediate direction of L.. T.
Bellah, general agent of the depart
ment, is earnestly supported ny
Vice President II. Il. Smith and
other officers and agents OF the
company, all of whom recognize
the superior natural conditions III
tba territory served by the railway
for profitable agricultural and live
stock farming, and in many prac-
tical ways are encouraging the IN
PRODUCTION into the farming sec
tious of high grade breeding stock
and the adoption of more lnteili-
gent and profitable methods Oh
agriculture.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-07-16

No. 6G6 will cure malaria or bill
ious fever 1T kills the germs.
Send The Chronicle toreletives
in other States,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-13
ITALIANS sCATTER
EOiAE OF AUSTRIANS

Udine Italy. June 12 (via Chiasso
and Paris, 4 y. m,)---Details have lust
reached Udine OF the driving back by
Italian troops OF an Austrian expedi-
tion which attempted TO surprise an
Italian position near Montenero ON
the lsonzo river line
I'm the Austrian force were 1000
men, divided into three columns and
supported by twelve mountain guns on
mule back, which had been taken
from the fortiflcations at Jarvis. The
endeavor was 60 surprise the Italians
IN the rear The Austrians advanced
through narrow passes. They were
however. quickly seen by the italian
sentnes, and the alarm was passed
along the italian lines
The Italians took their positions
quietly and were able TO keep out OF
sight. thus decelvlng the Austrians
into believing that their advance was
being made successfully. At a given
moment the Alpine troops and the
Bersaglieri opened fire Simultaneous
~. rho rain of bullets was kept up
until the orders came for charge.
Shouting Long life SAVOY the Ital-
ians dashed forward
Although the Austrians fought des-
perately they were thrown into great
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-13
VIOLENT ATTACK ON L. :.
ny AUSTRIAN NEWSPAPER

Zurich. June Il (yia London, 1919
y. m.l--Officinl opinion IN Austria,
which latterly has been none too
friendly 10 the United states, is marie
fest IN a vehement attack which ap-
pears IN the leading Vienna newspa-
pers the Neue Freie Presse, against
America for supplying war munitions
10 the entente powers.
Importance attaches to the article
which is published with the fun sane
ton of the government II II Is not di-
rectly officially inspired. since the
entire contents of The Austrian news
papers are subjected to triple form
Of censorship before the forms are
put on the press.
Declaring that Americans have sold
a billion dollars worth OF munitions
of war TO the enemies OF Austria and
Germany. while the ministers Of the
American churches are praying for
pence. the paper says
Those who bring munitions can
not bring peace until the land where
SO many voices are demanding the
breaking off OF relations with Ger
many can hardly be a Bethlehem
from which the world can gain a new
salvation.
"lf America refuses TO submit the
Lusitania dispute to arbitration, she
embitters relations with Germany and
raises questions of might She is pur-
suing a policy which threatens her
neutrality a munitions war Is being
wagod by America; public sentiment
is already against Germany; German
soldiers are being killed or Wounded
by American ammunition Much
more than this cannot happen, and
the difference would be scarcely mo-
ticeable.N
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-13

unwilling TO assume the responsibility
for the risks incurred--risks which no
che could with any degree OF accuracy
measure--hut | felt that, having done
all [ could in the cabinet. Il was my
duty Go undertake, outside the cabinet,
the duty upon which | have entered.
Country Back of President.
II have no doubt that the country
will unanimously support the presi-
dent during the war IL so great a mis-
fortune should overtake u.s. but | be-
lieve that the chances of war Will be
lessened In proportion as the country
expresses itself in favor of peace---not
peace at any price'--but peace In
preference 20 a war wagod for the re-
dress Of such grievances as we have
against Germany at least against
war until we have given TO Germany
the opportunity which we are pledged
10 give Great Britain. France and
Russia--to have every difference OF
every character submitted To an in
ternational commission OF investiga-
tiOn.
The former secretary, with Mrs
Bryan, LETT tonight for old Point Com
fort to remain until Tuesday. Upon
his return Mr.. Bryan expects to au-
nounce his plans for the immediate
future.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-13
Summary of Var
NeIDs of YESTERDAY

Geiman opinion as reflected III tho
German newspapers and BY express.
sinns from unofficial qunrters ap-
penfs to have been favorably in-
pressed with the latest American
note. which II is believed In rIeflin
opens the way for further negotia-
tions regarding the Lusitania question
and submarine warfare generally.
The italian campaign, according
to the latest adyices, is progressing
satisfactorily in the view of the ltal-
ian war office The Austrian frontier
town Of Gradoca Is Ia the posseasion
of the Italian forces, who In this di-
rection have Gorlzia rs their obIec-
tive. The important towns Of Rovere-
to and Mori, only short distance
from Trent, have already been taken
by the Italians. or are on the point OF
being occupied. and the advance all
along the Austro-Itaian frontier is
being pushed with energy
The Russians claim to have admin
istcrcd "A check to the Germanic al
lies on both banks of the Dniester
river in Galicia. and the petrograd
authorities in consequence express
the belief that the Austro-German
forces have abandoned their attempt
10 FftdptHIc iNiHptIk, Inc Gdllcld0
capital on the other hand, the Ger
man official statement says the AUS
iro-Geriuans continue 70 make prog
ress In the southeastern war zone and
that forces under General Linsingen
have retaken the town Of Zurawna,
which lies 90 the cast OF przemysl
Along the battle front stretching
from the North sea to switzerland,
comparative quiet prevails except on
the Belgian front. where heavy ar
tillery duel is in progress
Franco British forces are reported
on udvices from Athens TO have
joined ia the battle with the Turks
for possession of the town OF Gallipo-
Ii, at the entrance TO the sea- OF Mar
morn Fierce hshting also Is reported
TO he raging near MaidOs, which isl
situated at about half way through
the Dardanelles straits on the Euro
peau side
Turkey announces the sinking Of
a Russian torpedo boat in the Black
sea on Friday The warship was de-
stroyed by the ottoman cruiser Mi
duliu formerly the German crr.~~r
Breslau, which returned safely to
port
Four more British vessels have
been sunk by German submarines
The steamship Leucra of 3.027 tons
and three trawlers were sent to the
bottom IN the North sea.