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The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-09
FAME COMMISSION
 WORKING SMOOTHLY
Commission Reaches Stage Mns" if is Necessary to Incur r,o,se Governor Hays Will
 Issue Proclamation.

., c,me Commission is now work
 'A ,ootblv with many over the state ps a;no r in their applications for H. ','ssF ',ass When the commission reaches ,sa't .ss stage when it will be necessary .a a incur an expense, Gov. G. W. Hays Y ,s;,1 issue proclamation declaring ',. M ovnenses to be a necessity, under VI. % octs of 1913, and legalize them. . '. '. .rosent all correspondence in con- m .,t;on with the office is being con- l.,ted m by Lee Miles, of Little Rock : member. who is acting as Secretary, h,t as most of it concerns the issuance < l;cense he allows that to be done ,brouch the State Treasury depart mont which must acknowledge the re- eeipt of the remittance
 For the assistance of those inter- s,ted in the new game law, Secretary Miles has prepared the following sy- nopsis of the bill:-
 sl license for artificial bait for fish ing. Season, the entire year. No li- cense required for fishermen with hook and bait.
 s25 license required for market fishermen. Closed season on use of nets from March 1 to June 15. Law fu mesh, inch square.
 s1 license for deer hunting. Open season from Nov. 10 to Jan. 10.
 sl license required for dogs to be used in hunting quail. Season Decem- Der and January. Bag limit 15 quail and 25 ducks per day.
 slO license for trappers using more than ten traps.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-09
WILL YOU COME? PL "A 5 E DO
Presbyterian Church

Other speakers of prominence today are Gov. Geo. W. Hays, State Super intendent Geo. B. Cook, Miss Susie Powell, State s. l. A. organizer of Mississippi, Dr. Edgar o. Lovett, pres ident of Rive Institute, Houston, Tex, State Supt F. c. Blair of Illinois, Miss Julia Lathrop of Washington, D. c. and W. K. Ttate, professor of Rural Education in the George Peabody Col lege for Teachers.
 Tomorrow the principal speakers will be Mrs. J. l. Moore of Helena, President of the A. r. ". C. State Su- perintendent T. II. Harris of Louis jana, Miss Erie Chambers, Little Rock probation officer, and c. W. Reid, Supt. of the Texarkana schools. In add tion to the general sessions, there are numerous division meetings being held for the consideration of various phases of educational work.
 The price of The Nevada News is only one dollar per year.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-09
LARGEST ATTENDED
 MEETING YET HELD
More than One Thousand Arkansas Teachers Enrolled at Annual As sOciation in Session at Little
 ROck-Closes Tomorrow.

Little Rock, April 9-The most largely attended meeting of the Arkan- sas Teachers Association ever held in the state is in session at the High School, closing tomorrow. There are more than a thousand teachers en- rolled.
 At the opening session last night the principal speaker was the United States Commissioner of Education, Dr. Philander P. Claxton. Speaker Champ Clark was the chief attraction at the three great programs today.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-09
DROP NEGOTIATIONS FOR
 REORGANIZING BANK

Little Rock, April 9.-Negotiations for the reorganization of the Bank of Leola have been dropped. L. s. Goodman, special deputy bank commis- sioner, who has been in charge since Jan. 20. will continue in charge and liquidate it's affairs as speedily as pos sible. It had capital stock of $10,- 900, and T. NJ. Deer was president It's liabilities are about $45,000.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-09
MISSOURI MERCANTILE
 co. FILES CERTIFICATE

The L. B. Price Mercantile Co.,, of Missouri has filed a certificate with the Secretary of State, of the appoint ment of J. c. Williams of Little Rock as agent for service. The company has stores at Harrison and several other places in the state.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-09

The price of The Nevada News is only one dollar per year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
David Fries Holt.

Especial TO The Times Dispatchl
WINCHESTER. VA. June s.-David
Fries Holt. cighty-hvc years old, a
mem Der of one of the earliest of the
pioneer families of the .ower Shenan-
doah valley, died on Sunday from the
inhrmities OF age, at his home near
White Hall, Frederick County, where
ne had spent practically all his life as
farmer. He began farming with little
or no help and AT the time of his death
he owned more than 400 acres of some
OF the most valuable land in Stonewall
district He was member of the
United Brethren Church and contribut-
ed literally toward the support of the
denomination, and also for the erection
OF new churches. He leaves widow,
Mrs, Rachel Hancher Holt, two sons,
Sin daughters, nineteen grandchildren
and great many other family connec-
tons. His funeral. which took place
to-day, was attended by one of the
largest gatherings of people ever seen
on any occasion in the vicinity of White
Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
OFFENSIVE MOVEMENTS
INITIATED BY FRENCH
For Past Three Weeks There Has
Been Slow but Steady Advance
North OF .Arras.
MEET DETERMINED RESISTANCE
Desperate German Counterattacks
Made Without Success and With
Losses to Encmy-Rivers Figure
prominently in Reports.

LONDON. June S.-Nirtually the en-
tire western line of battle, except those
portions held by the Belgians and the
British. has been the scene of what
would appear 10 be Il series of offensive
movements initiated by the French. In
the region Of Arras the French have
extended the area of their attack, while
theE are pressing all along the front
from the angle of the Aisne and the
olse in northerly direction as far as
the British positions near La Bassee.
"here the British forces are lying APP
parently quiescent.
For the past three weeks tho French
have been advancing slowly but stead
lily in the country Immediately north
Of Arras.
Here they met determined re-
sistance from the formidable German
work known the labyrinth" part
OF which. however now is in their
control. The French have been taking
many prisoners. y, Hebuterne they
have taken some 800 ana Mt scissors
ESQ.
Desperate German counterattacks ac-
cording to the French report. have
been made. but without success and
with terrible losses to the attackers
The German official announcement
makes but brief reference TO events
on the western front. merely record
RIVERS FIGURE PROMINENTLY
IN REPORTS FROM BOTH SIDES
Rivers figure more or less promi-
nently today in the reports from both
sides. From the eastern front the Rus
SLAMS claim TO have pushed their Of
fenSive movement across the Pruth
near Kolomea, while Petrograd has
admitted the advance of the Austro-
Germans across the River Dniester in
Galicia. The River Dubysa changed
hands five times in one day with the
Russians finally in possession. and
the Isonzo is the scene of the most inn
portant Italian advance into Austrian
territory.
There has been little news with re-
gard to this Italian movement. other
than the official admission from Vienna
that the Italians appear TO be advanc
ing against the Isonzo in strong force.
Hungary is experiencing a political
crisis similar TO that which has just
come to an end In England Although
the opposition leaders have expressed
their assent controversies which
antedate the war have thus far pre-
vented formation of a coalition Cabinet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Miss Attawny Lewis.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
FREDERICKSBURG VA. June S.
Miss Attaway Lewis, formerly Of King
George County. who died in Washing
ton, was native of King George
County and had reached the age Of
lightweight years. She was daugh-
ter Of the late Fielding Byrd Lewis, Of
King George. and great grand daugh-
ter OF Fielding Lewis and Betty Wash
ington Lewis. whose home was at
Kenmore Frederick sburg. Va. Miss
Lewis lived at Marmion. King George
County. until after the Civil War. She
is survived by one brother. Henry Byrd
Lewis. of King George. and a number
OF nieces and nephews. among them
Mrs. II. II. Wallace. Of Fredericksburg:
Mrs. John c. Pollock. Mrs. j. S. Dick
inson and Miss Lucy Lewis. of King
George. The body was taken to Mar
mion. the old homestead. where inter
ment was made in the family burying
ground.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09

would be required under prohio,,ion
or total abstinence"
After reading the annual report OF
the United states Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue. William II. Osborn.
in which illicit distilling during tho
past fiscal year was said to have in
creased slightly over the precedin,
year. Mr. Woolner said.
1T can readily he seen from the com
missioner's report that prohibition
neither prohibits nor lessons the lie.
mand. merely changing from the legi-
innate manufacturing and distribution
10 illecitimatc.
Let US have local government.
so that every individual shall be left
Tree TO eat or drink what he chooses
until he has proven himself incompe-
tent to exercise this freedom without
jeopardiaing the life, property and lib
"rty of his fellow men"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Had tuberculosis,
Nov Insured

When you know man has been af-
ulcted with Consumption. and later OBJ
tanned insurance. II means that he has
recovered his health. as in this case.
i32 Sterling Place, BrOOtIyn, y. y.
"srntlcmeh: l WAS troubled with
night sNcnts, severe cough and was
very weak; having, In fnct, absolutely
no ambition whatever. consulted u
physician. who told me nay lungs were
affected. Not satisfied, I went to an
other doctor. who snid that I WINS in
the first stages OF Consumption, At
this point Stnrted to take k,ckman's
Alternative. The night swcnts stopped
almost immediately, my cough became
iooser and gradually disappeared. My
weight IL NOW ii2 pounds, and my ply
stefan hns pronounced me perfectly
sound-which. together with the fact
that have just Shcen accepted by two
different insurance companies for In
surnnce, makes me sure of my entire
recovery" tAbbrevinted.)
tAmdnvit w. T.. GEE
Eckman's Alternative is most etiica-
cious IN bronchial catarrh and severe
throat and lung affections and up
building the system. Contains no
harmful or habit forming drugs. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Small size, 81;
regular size, So Sold by leading drug
gists. Write for booklet of recoveries.
Eckmnp Laboratory, PHILADELPHIA.
Sold by Tragic Drug CO., Richmond. Va,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
CRAMP PLANT MAY BE LEASED
Negotiations with bethlehem Steel
Company Under Why.

PHILADELPHIA. June S.-Ofticials of
the Cramp Shiphuilding Company TO -da =
would not discuss a published report
that negotiations are under way for
leasing the concerns plant to the Beth
lehem steel Company. From another
source, however, il was learned that
some of the corlpanys idle facilities
might be leased for the manufacture of
war munitions. That would in no way
affect the activities of the shipbuilding
company in its regular line of work
The movement OF the stock of tho
Cramp Company recently has led to the
belief in financial circles that some
thing unusual is pending in its affairs.
To-day it sold up TO 54ia on heavy
transactions, against low price of 423s
yesterday. a month ago II sold at ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
SOLUTION OF PROBLEM
DEPENDS ON WHAT IT IS
President of Liquor Dealers .Isso-
citation Denies Claims of
ProhibitiOniSts.
NO BUSINESS WITHOUT DEMAND
Woolner Contends That People Have
inalienable Right TO Product, and
That 1t Relieves Misery and Pro-
duces More JOY Than Sorrow.

CINCINNATI. o.. June S.-"The solu-
ton of what is commonly called the
liquor question depends upon what we
consider the problem to he" said sam
uel Woolner. Jr.. OF Peoria ILL., presi-
dent OF the National Wholesale Liquor
Dealers Association. at the opening
session to-day of that organization.
The prohibitionists.. continued Mr.
Woolncr. would have us believe that
the adjustment OF the legitimate
manufacture and sale Of liquor would
remove entirely the demand and stop
drinking absolutely: that the nation
would he much better off and that the
individual living in this padded and
perfumed atmosphere would be happy
and contented, more eff cicnt and of
| more use to the community. longer
lived. stron ger minded: that it would
minimize murder and crime OF all
, sorts. remove the cause of poverty and
ill-health and do away with aims
, houses. jails and insane asylums and
asylums for the feeble minded
Tine persons engaged in tine liquor
business contend that they are simply
supplying a want and need. The
demand is here. otherwise there would
an inalienable and Unborn and God :
given right to their product; that it
relieves more misery than it causes:
that 1t produces more Joy than sorrow
that 1t adds to the efficiency instead
Of taking away from IL: that ii is a
tonic for the body. a stimulant for
The body. producing stronger and
preventive for crime of all kinds. and
causes lesser demand for institu-
lions such IS jails and hospitals for
the insane. feeble minded. etc, than
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09

the late r. n. Turnbull and hiss wife
LaNinia Stith Turnbull She was in her
seNenty-fourth year, and she is sur
EiNed D.? ono brother, two sisters. two
daughters and nine grandchildren The
brother is Judge Needham Stith Turn
bull. OF Lay renceville; the two sisters
are Mrs. Ann Gary, of Richmond. and
Mrs. Helen Jackson, of Virginia Beach:
and the daughters are Mrs. Alice T.
CORDOBA and Mrs. Gillian Anderson. of
Blackstone
The pallbearers were DR.. Edward r.
Turnbull. Charles L. May, Edward r.
Turnbull, Jr., Walter Turnbull. and Ed
win Starke. all of Lawrenceville and
Hugh Thomas. of Alexandria,
Mrs. Claiborne was member of the
Episcopal Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
News Note. Of Interest.

Hundreds of Italians at the Du Font
works and Hopewell are responding to
the call TO their countrys colors. and
will sail for Italy as soon as trans
portation can be arranged.
Most OF the forty-cisht .dormitory
rooms in the Y. NJ. c. y. building are
occupied or engaged. The rooms arc
neat and comfortable apartments and
Handsomely furnished.
The commencement exercises of the
petersburg High School was witnessed
by a crowded assemblage tonight,
and the scene was brilliant one
The address was delivered by President
Louis Henry Smith, OF Washington and
Lee University. \ large number Of
graduates received their diplomas
The Petersburg Investment Corpora
ton has given the contract for en-
tavating for the new hotel In Tabb
street to Parkinson & Finn. Plans for
the hotel are now being prepared
j l.. Harrison. OF Fort Powhatan. on
the James River, is quite sick
I, has been currently reported for A
day or two that the Du Pont Company
is negotiating, for the purchase of
one or more Of the cotton mills in the
city, to be used for the manufacture
of lint for the making of guncotton
The report has not been verified.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
DIR. 4. Custis smith.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.
II IL llIlNSAII i Z "

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.]
GoRDONSNILLE, VA, June s-Dr
A. GUSTS Smith died at his home
Mountain View" near Gordonsville. on
Monday evening, after an illness OF sew
eral weeks. While visiting in Louisa
County several weeks since. DR. Smith
was stricken with paralysis and was
removed TO his home here, where he
fingered until Yesterday He was
seHenty-two years of age. was soldier
OF the Confederacy, and was for many
years prominent and popular dentist
of this place. He was a member OF the
Methodist Church.
DR.. Smith is survived by his wife and
two dauGhters-Misses Lillian and
Mary Lee Smith, of this place: a broth
err. DR.. w. o. Smith. OF Louisa, and sew
eral sisters
The funeral services will be conduct
ed on "Wednesday morning at IL o'clock,
and the interment will take place in
Maplewood Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Mrs. Virginia Cary Claiborne.

TSpeClaI 10 The Times D1Spatch.J
IIAWRENCEVILLE,, VA. June s.
Mrs. Virginia Cary Claiborne. who died
Of paralysis in Blackstone on Sunday,
was buried at the old Claiborne place
near Lawrenceville yesterday. Rev. 4.
r. Gray. Jr.. ofticiated. The funeral SER
vices had been read at her home in
Blackstone earlier in the day by Rev.
T. Fl. Lacy. D. D.. assisted by Rev. Mr..
McNair Of the Presbyterian Church.
The remains were brought through the
county to Lawrenceville by automobile
hearse.
Mrs. Claiborne was the daughter Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Mrs. Samuel s. Guerrant.

CALLAWAY. VA, June S.-After a
brief illness of few days following
the birth OF her daughter. Helen Louisa,
Louisa Denison, wife of DR.. Samuel S.
Guerrant. OF "Algoma Orchards" CAL
laway. died on Friday at jefferson Hos
pital, Roanoke, Va.
Mrs. Guerrant was daughter of the
late Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lip
pincott and Helen ]. Denison, Toronto,
and granddaughter of the late Dr.
John Turquand. Woodstock, Canada.
The funeral took place on Sunday
afternoon at ! o'clock, from the home
The service was conducted by Rev.
Thomas E. Ref. assisted by Rev. will
liam T. Roberts. The interment was
made in the family cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
BELIEVED THAT MAYOR
WILL VETO ORDINANCE
lie is Strongly Opposed to Shape in
Which Franchise Measure Has
Passed Board.
COUNCIL WILL ACT NEXT
vote Indicates That Its Friends Can
Muster Strength Enough to Pass
IA Over Mayors Head-Several
MINOR Changes Are Made.

PETERSBURG. Va. June s.-The
trolley franchise ordinance recently
F"Sse" by the Council granting the
fetersbnrg City Point Electric Railway
'"ttahce to the city with rights of way
~ hoillngbrook. East Bank and East
,'t'ts' was passed in slightly amend
.o! m by the Board OF Aldermen la st
"'eh'' after lengthy and elaborate dis
ussioh by members Of the board. and
~ councilman w r. Mckcnney. Mayor
thaniss and the attorneys, respective
of IN" two companies applying for
'""s iIanchise. the Petersburg and APP
.,'mattpN Company OF Richmond, and
vac petersburg ana James River Cor
p'rat!on. .! Washington. The Mayor
lated MS objections to the ordinance
ana intiinated that he would veto IL il
~ tain provisions were not eliminated
ne Mayors objections were ignored
"hH the ordinance was passed. 1t now
goes 10 the Council to he acted on at
:, meeting to he held Ola Friday night
ne Council having previously passed
we ordinance, VIII doubtless repass IL
IN the amended form. The probab !lity
Ia mat II VIII tie returned by the Aayur
Win his veto, and that IL will he
passed o"cr the veto. The ordinance
"as amended so as TO change the date
81 sal" OF the franchise to August g.
me thirty-year limit Of the ordinance
70 date from October J. and the limit
o, construction TO extend to Maya 1916
ne ordinanc" granting right OF way
through Wythe street TO Main Street in
H.andford, drawn by the Petersburg
ana Appomattox company. was passed
some time ago without opposition. The
o!ds Tor this franchise will be offered
IN open council on July g.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Attempted Escape From Jnil.

Four white prisoners confined in the
jail Of Prince George County made an
attempt 10 escape on sunday night by
cutting through the ceiling Of their
cell Ia the roof. They were discovered
hy Sheriff Boisscau in time 10 min
their scheme in the bud. Prince George
jail Is now under quarantine because
OF case OF smallpox among the in
mates. Under order OF Judge West all
prisoners arc now sent for temporary
safckee ping "a the Richmond jail. the
Petersburg jail being too crowded to
receive them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09

that II was decided TO hold the sessions
TO-DAY In the auditorium Of the Court
House which was rendered the organi-
cation by the city More than 200 dele
gates are present from various parts
OF the state and many Of them are
prominent men. Among those taking
an active part in the proceedings is
John Hirshberg. a member of the ad =
ministra;ive Board of Richmond who
was appointed Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Resolution. The usual com
mittees have been appointed and will
make reports. The convention will ad-
journ tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09

FeorE" r. LtmhkIn. aged tWcntv-
tro years, died AZ 3,3G o'clock this
morning IN the Petersburg Hospital of
injuries received on May 30. While
working At the Du Pont he was
h d!y scaldcd bN the bursting OF a
II pipe The injuries finally proved
: tai Deceased IL survived b. his
Z i"ents, NJ. and Mrs. X. l.. Lambkin.
"nd one brother. =: r. I.ambkin, ali
- this city, but formerly of Richmond.
The funeral will take place a, ii
o'clock y. VI. Tomorrow from the resi- :
Gcnce on Grove Avenue. and the burial
"ill be In Blandtord Cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Sent On for TrInI

Willie Roberts. the young man who
several days ago shot and wounded
] c. Slate, motorman on one of the
Washington street electric cars, was
given a hearing in the Police Court
This morning. and was committed for
trial at the June term OF the Hastings
Court. Roberts was a passenger on
Inc car. and the shooting was without
provocation, said to have been caused
by jealousy on the part of the young
man Two or three shots were fired
at Slate. but only one took effect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Levi Sakcr.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
HARRlSoNBURG, VA. June s.-The
funeral OF Levi Sager, eiEhty-fve years
Old, was held yesterday from his home
IN North Rockingham. He was SOL
dier In the Mexican War and also
served the Confederacy during the War
Between the States. He leaves eight
children. He was twice married
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Mrs. jaime. II. pnbcock. Jr.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
HARRlSONBURG, VA, June S.-Mrs
James H. Babcock. Jr.. twenty-eight
years old, died on Sunday at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Lohr. at Timberville. a week ago she
came from her home in Mt Rainier
suffering from nervous prostration She
leaves several sisters and brothers. in
Guiding DIR. Vernon Lohr, OF Washing
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Confederate Memorial Exercises.

Under IN" auspices OF the Ladies'
Memorial Association, the annual excr-
ciScs IN memory OF the -, 600 Southern
soldier dead IN Blandfohd Cemetery
"ii! be held tomorrow afternoon. In
respect to Tho day the merchants of
the city VIII close their places of bust
ness IN the afternoon. General Stith
bol!ing vii! act as chief marshal Of the
Day and VIII have charge Of the parade
mich VII start from TIE vicinity Of
sycamore ana rdbb streets. moving in
The following order. Uniformed police:
chief mars.al and stan \ p Hi!
amp drum corps: Petersburg Grays:
y j.. Hill Camp Confederate Veterans:
= +. Hill Camp. Sons OF Veterans:
Junior Memorial Association; Boy
scouts Eoy Cadet brigade. The line OF
march Will b" up Sycamore street to
Nrthe. where tho veterans will take
'7fs 10 N" cemetery. Tn" balance OF
inc limo will march 30 the cemetery.
Their" Vii! be PRAYER and singing at
INC ETandstand. and the address Will be
delivered by Rev. Il. T. Wilkinson. d. u.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-09
Not the Right Wan.

Il IS stated that the man arrested
near l.vnchhurg on Saturday. under
inc belief tina; n" was Joseph c Tyler.
wanted n HopcweN for the murder OF
T. Earl Hacker. a Du Point police
cfficer. on Thursday last. proved not
L. be the man wanted. and he Was
released Tyler is still a fugitive at
large. The impression has grown
strong at !iopcwell that the killing
OF Hacker was a deliberate murder.
and no, a case Of self defense. as has
been claimed