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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-14

ish citizen living in Winnipeg, Can
ada, told the U. S. industrial relations
commission at Hotel Sherman
his story of why he quit the American
flag.
81 was driven out of the United
States by the blacklist of the Western
Union" he stated. '"The only trade
can make a good living at is COM
mercial telegraphy. The Western
Union discharged me along with Is
others in September, 1910. For six
months l tried to get back. Officials
from chief operator to general man
ager admitted my record was clear,
but they shut the door to me.
81 have a list of the names of Is
other men now working in Canada in
the same situation. They have quit
the American flag and are now Brit
ish subjects because the Western
Union drove them out with its black
list.
81 am a member of the union in
Canada. We have a contract with
the Canadian Pacific Ry. During the |
lst four years wages have been raised
from SIS to $100 a month, hours of |
service reduced, two weeks vacation |
yearly with pay secured. We have |
established the right of a man to have |
a chance to live as a man and deal |
with his employer in manly, open
way"
S. ]. Konnenkamp, president Com
mercial Telegraphers'E union,. testi-
fed
Western Union spies burglarize
lockers and search pockets of men
suspected, of union membership.
Spoilers live at boarding houses and
listen to table talk hoping to catch
union sympathizers.
Most of our members are on the
union books with an alias instead of
their real names. They pay their ini-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-14

tory have their names on our books.
1t is not uncommon for us to receive
membership applications and the re-
quest that we enter them under false
names. The rights of these men as
American citizens are gone"
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
FULL PREPARATION
FOR ARABIC'S LOSS
GERMANY'S INTENTION is COM
MUNlCATED FORMALLY TO
STATE DEPARTMENT.

Washington.-Th United States re-
ceived further assurances from Ger
many of it's determination to yield to
the demands of the government re-
garding the protection OF American
lives at sea.
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador, having received lengthy
instructions from Berlin, telephoned
the State Department and asked for
an appointment with Secretary Lans-
ing. Promptly at the hour set he ap'
peared at the department
The ambassador informed the secre-
tary of state that Germany would give
full satisfaction" to the United States
for the loss of American lives on the
White Star liner Arabic. The Ger
man government, he said, would go
further than mere disavowel, as soon
as it is definitely established that the
vessel was sunk without warning Sec
retary Lansing informed the ambassa-
dor that the United States considered
it had conclusive proof that no warn
ing was given, and the ambassador in
dicated in return that the German gov
ernment desired only to receive a re-
port of the incident from it's own
sources.
The question Of the disavowal of
the sinking Of the Lusitania and an
offer of reparation for the loss OF
American lives was not taken up, for
the reason that the United States has
informed Germany 1t desires the is.
sues in the two cases to be consid
cred separately.
The two governments, therefore
have come to an understanding on
that point This government inform.
ed Germany it would insist on dealing
with the Arabic first, Germany, there
fore, will withhold its final reply on
the Lu sitania case, which will close
the controversy until after the Arabic
case has been settled
After the conference the ambassa
dor indicated his belief that the nego
tiations in the Arabic case would be
followed by negotiations over the Lu
sitania In support OF this statement
he cited the recent declaration in Ber
lin that submarine policy satisfac
tory to the United States shortly
would be made.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
COLLECTORS OF ST. FRANCIS
AND INDEPENDENCE OWE
FUND ABOUT $4,000.
SALES ARE DECREASING
A Month Ago the Selling Price Was
90 Cents, Their Value May Drop
to Between 90 and e5
Cents.

Little Rock
With the Issuing Of approximately
$4,000 in state warrants TO pay the
August salaries of state employees, the
states general revenue fund will
again be on the dOwngrade and the
outstanding warrants will begin to ac-
cumulate. The county collectors of
St Francis and Independence county
owe the fund approximately $4,000,
and other collectors still have partial
settlements 10 make, but these will
fail to greatly reduce the outstanding
warrants. They totaled approximate
ly $4,000, the lowest point they can
reach until approximately year from
now. Because practically all state
warrants have been redeemed or are
in the hands of the collectors who
have not settled, no warrants have
been sold for several weeks. A month
ago warrants were selling at 9S cents.
1t is probable their value now will
drop to between 80 and 95 cents.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
MOST OF THE TOWN HAS BEEN
CLEANED AND LIME SCATTER
ED ON THE GROUND.
MILLS RESUME OPERATIONS
All Idle Negroes Have Been Pressed
Into Service BY the Militia Com
pany Under Orders Of Sher-
In McCuistion.

Newport
Newport is showing a remarkable
recovery from the flood. The streets
are almost free from water The bust
ness part of town has been cleared.
Most of the town has been cleaned
and lime scattered over the ground at
all places where sediment gathered.
There is a notable searity of ne
groes on the streets. This is believed
to be due to the work being done on
the streets. All idle negroes have
been pressed into service by the mi
litia company, under orders of Sheriff
j. f. McCuistion. Residents who do
not keep negro yardmen are having
trouble ending help to clear their
yards.
The button factory resumed opera
tions and the Newport Handle Com
pany will start at once. The picture
show at the opera house he's opened
for business.
The home of Mrs. Vernie Griffin,
which was in the overfowed district,
was destroyed by fire. The house was
adjacent to the A. Bullard home,
which was destroyed by fire recently,
and It is supposed a spark left smould,
ering from this fire caused the latter
loss. The building and contents were
a total loss, amounting to more than
$4,000, partially insured.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
on,e,als OF the Arkan,as Railroad

Oficials OF the Arkanyas Railroad
Commission say that the recent action
Of the Frisco railroad in Withdrawing
certain interstate rates Is an evident
effort on the part OF the railroad to
get within the limits Of the recent
federal court order at the expense
OF Arkansas shippers.
Judge Jacob Trieber, in his recent
order, said that II any OF the Frisco's
interstate rates we're lower than the
scale Of rates provided for intrastate
traffic, that the intrastate rates 0e
reduced to a level with the Interstate
rates. Numerous rates for interstate
traffic now used by the Frisco, accord
ing TO the railroad commission, are
lower than corresponding rates on In
trastate traffic, and thus discrimi-
nation is being made against Arkan-
sas shippers.
Recently the Frisco has been with
drawing certain Interstate rates that
were lower than corresponding intra.
state rates. Thus, when the rate
matter comes up for adjudication, the
Frisco can disprove allegations that
the intrastate rates are higher than
rates on commodities being shipped
from other states to Arkansas or from
Arkansas to other states, commission
er say. In the meantime the intra-
state rates, according 20 the railroad
commission officials, remain excessive.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion recently postponed the proposed
withdrawal of the Frisco of Joint
through commodity rates on grain in
carloads from Fort Scott, Kan, to
Little Rock and other Arkansas points.
The withdrawal also would discon-
tinue milling in transit at Mammoth
Spring and other transit points, ex-
eopt on additional charges for 0ut-of-
the-line haul.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
Reward For Greeks.

Washington,-Greeks In the United
States are receiving belated recogni.
tion Of their services to the Father.
land in the war with Turkey and later
with Bulgaria, in the form of a medal,
certificate and a picture Of King
Constantine. These rewards are being
distributed by the Greek legation.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

State Agricultural Commissioners
John H. Page has issued another IN.
teresting bulletin relative to the use
OF ground liW.estone for Arkansas
soils. He says:
Last week wrote upon the sub
ject Of ground limestone and rock
phosphate for Arkansas soils. A great
deal has been said upon the subject
Of lining soils. but mostly from the
standpoint Of correcting acidity, or to
be palmer, to cure the soprness OF the
soils. This is important and must not
be overlooked, but there are other
benefits, A good deal Of land is called
dead, or lifeless soil, water-soaked
soil, etc These all need ground lime
stone. because almost uniformly they
are sour. But they must be drained
we'll to get the full value Of lime. Lime
will dc bat little good on land that is
going 10 remain covered with standing
water the greater part Of the year.
First. drain or dry your land I; It
needs It, then apply the lime. Use
ground limestone in preference to
burnt lime. The burnt lime is a
caustic and will kill out some Of the
bacterial life that is so essential to
the soil.
All plants have some lime in them,
consequently all soils must have lime
in some form.
"In using ground limestone put four
tons to the acre. In about four years
add about one ton to the acre every
year. You will not get your best re-
suits the first year. Ground limestone
is fool proof You cannot use too
much or hurt your land with it. Buy
a car load. Don't try to spread it over
your entire farm, but put it on 10
acres. Next year do likewise and so
on until you have lined your entire
farm"
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Francis ], Kiefer, supervisor of the
Ozark national forest at Harrison, has
just been authorized by the district
forester at Washington to start imme-
diate construction of nine miles OF
road in that portion of the Ozark for.
est lying in Pope County. The road
to be improved is to be joined through
Dover to the 26-mile macadam high
way from Russellville through Dover,
Scottsville and Hector, to be built by
an improvement district for which
a 100000 contract has already been
let.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

Publication OF names of poll tax re-
ceipt holders and representation of po-
litical parties other than the Demo
cratic on election boards may be In
cluded in the proposed election law to
be drafted by a committee appointed
at the special convention of the State
Federation of Labor in Little Rock
last week, according to G. B. McCar-
thy, chairman.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
Will Bovbott Georoia

Atlanta, Ga.-Governor Harris re-
ceived a letter from Troy IN. W
medicine firm saying that as a result
Of the lynching OF Leo M, Frank, no
further supplies will be shipped into
Georgia until this brutal murder Is
reyenged."
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Sergeant H. F. friedman, U. S. A.
storekeeper for the Arkansas Nation
al Guard, returned from the flood dis
trict in eastern and northeastern Ar
kansas, where he was sent with tents
and supplies of the National Guard
last week. He brought back a car
load of supplies not needed and rec
commended the goods be left loaded
ready for quick shipment in case they
are needed elsewhere. The Jonesboro
company of the National Guard has
rendered valuable assistance at New
port, Seargeant friedman says. He
also visited New Augusta, Georgetown
and Des Arc, but no assistance was
needed at these points.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Additional requests for road sur
veys received this week by State
Highway Engineer H. R. Carter
brought the total for which surveys
have been asked to more than $50
miles. Governor Hays has been
asked to issue a deficiency proclama-
tion of $4,000 to cover the expense of
the surveys and other road work
which cannot be done because of the
exhaustion Of the contingency fund Of
the Department Of State Lands, High
ways and Improvements.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
Abe Ruef ParoIed.

San Rafael,-Abe Ruef left San
Quentin penitentiary on parole after
serving four years, five months and
15 days, He was the only one indicted
IN the San Francisco graft scandal to
serve time
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

The Department or Animal Hus-
bandry Of the University Of Arkansas
College of Agriculture now offers a
special course in poultry raising and
H. e. Dvorachek, head Of the depart
ment, has announced the appointment
of George w. Hervey of Corona,
Queensborough, New York city, who
has taken charge Of the work This
is the fourth university Of the South.
west to employ the services of a poul.
try specialist.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

George B. Cook, superintendent
of public instruction, was reelected a
member Of the Executive Committee
Of the National Education Association
for the fifth consecutive time, accord
ing to a telegram received at his Of
fice. Mr.. Cook is attending the an
nual meeting of the association at
Oakland, Cal. Mr.. Cooks place on
the committee is the only elective one,
the others being members ex.offcio,
Mr.. Cook also was reelected direc.
tor of the National Education Associa.
tion for Arkansas.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
PrlVllenes Sunnressed

Rome.-The Italian government hav.
ing declared war on Turkey, has do.
cided to suppress all privileges on.
oyod by the Ottoman empire In Tr,,
p,litania by the treaty Of Lausanne.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

D. c. Burns, residing near Sea-cy,
exhibited an ordinary sized Irish pota-
to growing on two large clusters of
Bermuda grass. No signs of potato
vine was visible on the tuber, and
both the potato and grass showed a
healthy growth.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

COL. CONSTANTINE PERKINS.
Col. Constantine Marrast Perkins,
U. S. marine corps, victim for eight
years of alleged persecution which
gained for him the title of the "Drey-
fus Of the American navy" has at last
won his fight against his enemies and
has been reinstated in his full rank
and grade on the active list. Eight
years ago an examining board declar-
ed he was a victim of mental instabii-
ity and ordered his retirement
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

When Searcy county went wet last
year, saloon was established at Gill
bert. During the floods following the
recent heavy rains, Searcy county
again went wet, so wet that the wa.
ters of Buffalo river washed the sa.
loon at Gilbert away. The owners Of
the saloon estimate their loss at $5,-
200. 1t included the bar fixtures, 275
cases Of beer and a lot of whiskey.
They have reopened for business.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

All justices of the peace and con-
stables in Boston township, one of the
mountain districts Of Franklin coun-
ty, have resigned, saying the commu-
nifty is too peaceable to make, their
Offices profitable.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

James Holmes, arrested near Rus.
sellyille, charged with bootlegging,
was given a hearing before United
States Commissioner w. ). Allen and
held to the federal Grand Jury. His
bond WAS fixed at $3.50, which he was
unable to furnish. He was committed
to the Pulaski county Jail Holmes
oftense consisted Of selling one quart
Of whiskey, according to two wit
nesses.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Fillmore Burris was the victim of a
peculiar accident near LaHders. He
was in the caboose Of local freight
train when bunk, fitted up for train,
men, fell and struck him on the head,
paralyging him from his w%ist down
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

During heavy windstorm last week
a carrier pigeon almost exhausted,
fell to the ground near the residence
Of /. W. Cook at Arkadelphia. Mr..
Cook cared for the bird, which had on
its leg a small band bearing the in
scription, 1880" The pigeon is re-
gaining its strength and will be re-
leased soon.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

A new primary election law to be
initiated under the initiative and ref
erendum was planned at the final ses-
sion Of the special convention of the
State Federation of Labor. A COM
mittee, including G. B. McCarty, at
torney, and G. P. Casey and Joe
Flynn, all of Little Rock, was appoint
ed to draft a bill. 1t will be submit.
ted to all labor organizations in the
state for ratification before petitions
for its initiation are circulated. The
convention adjourned after the most
harmonious session in its history, &C
cording to delegates and officers.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Mrs. Alex Sweet of Cricket, who
runs the railroad eating house, heard
her hens making a disturbance in the
chicken house, and when she went to
investigate the cause a big black
snake slid out the door as she en-.
tered, glided up an oak tree which
stood near and ran into a hollow place
in the trunk. The snake had an egg
in its mounth when it made its get.
away.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Governor Hays granted two minor
pardons. John Dodd, convicted Of
aggravated assault in the Marion
County Circuit Court in March, 1915,
and fined $50, was relieved of payment
Of the fine, and Claude Dickinson Of
Pike County, fined $50 in May for car
rying concealed weapons, was par
doned.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Mayor j. Frank Jones OF Conway
telegraphed the relief committee at
Newport authorizing them to draw
upon him for $100 for aid of the flood
sufferers in that district.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Sleeping by the roadside after five
days strenuous work eluding posses,
the elder of the pair who robbed the
Bank of Amity, was captured 10 miles
from Alters, Okla, by Sheriff ]. e.
CLANCY of Pike county.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Automobile license No. 1900 was IS
sued from the Office of the Depart
ment Of State Lands, Highways and
improvements. The number issued is
more than 1900 because many of the
numbers between 1000 and 5000 have
been issued. Last year less than g.
600 licenses were issued.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

A decision on the petition Of the mil
liners Of Little Rock and Argenta ask,
ing that they be allowed to employ
apprentices at less than the minimum
wage Of 81 per day, provided in the
law passed by the last legislature,
was deferred for week by the Mini
mum Wage Commission.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Traffic between Nashville and Ash.
down has been resumed on the Mem.
phis, Dallas and Gulf railroad, thus
reopening the line for through service
to Texarkana. The suspension was
caused by high water between AsA.
down and Nashville.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

The states general revenue fund
was given another boost by the set.
Element Of the collector Of st. Fran.
els county. More than S25,O00 came
into the treasury, of which $S,O46.14
was general revenue. This brought
the amount of outstanding state war.
rants down to approximately $4,000,
and 1t is believed that If the three re-
naming collectors settle before salary
warrants for August are issued, all
outstanding warrants will be taken
up.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Miss Margaret Grayson of Arkadel-
phia won the land and water sport
cup at Camp Quansett, Cape Cod,
Mass. There were Sc contestants.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Conrad Huffman, aged 102 years, II
months and 20 days, died at his home
on Big Creek, Searcy county, few
days ago.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Governor Hays pardone1 Dee Timer
OF Randolph county, serving a three
years sentence for manslaughter
Timer and his father, Thomas Timer,
were indicted for the murder Of John
r. Davis, planter Of Randolph coun.
ty more than four years ago.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

To assist in the relief of food suf.
ferers at Newport, James s. McCon-
nell of Hot Springs, grand chancellor
of the Knights Of Pythias OF Arkan-
sas, issued proclamation calling on
the local lodges in the state to con.
tribute money, food and clothing. He
requests that all donations be sent d.
rectly to Newport at the earliest pos
sible date, addressed to Mayor A. r.
Hubby, chairman Of the Relief Com.
mittee.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

County Judge w. A. Linebarger, at
a special session of the County Court,
fixed October 7 as the date for the
Perry county seat election
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

j. l.. Bond, state supervisor Of rural
instruction, returned from a trip to
Logan and Bradley counties, where he
attended several county school fairs.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Charles F. Tucker, former clerk in
the postotfice at McGehee, was arrest.
ed at Fort Smith, charged with steal.
ing $40 from registered letter adj.
dressed to the Bankers Exchange Sys.
TEN of Little Rock.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

c. d. Forester Of Imboden has writ
ten John II. Page, commissioner of
mines, manufactures and agriculture,
for information as to where he can
purchase supplies Of corn and oats. He
wrote that all crops in his section
have been washed away or destroyed
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

]. l.. Wadley Jr., who has been city
editor Of the Daily Texarkanian, pub
ished at Texarkana, for the last two
years, resigned and will leave for El
Paso and other points in the West.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Trophies Of athletics, oratory and
music, taken by students Of Hender.
son-Brown College, are being exhibited
in some Of the show windows Of Lit
tie Rock.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

The executive committee OF the
Arkansas River Improvement Asso-
citation met in Little Rock and out
lined plans for securing aid from the
government for the improvement Of
the river.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

The first bale of cotton for the pres.
ent season arrived from the Fletcher
place, six miles east Of Little Rock. II
was grown by Smith & Estes The bale
weighs 575 pounds, and grade Is strict
middling with staple OF l.10 inch.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Governor Hays ordered detach.
ment from Company G, First Regi.
ment, Arkansas National Guard, sta.
toned at Jonesboro, to report at New
port TO assist In patrolling the streets
and rescue work In the flooded area
A consignment OF 80 large tents, cook
ing utensils and other supplies was
sent under the direction OF Sergeant
II. +. Freedman, U. S. A., instructor
OF the Arkansas National Guard The
governor issued an appeal TO citizens
OF the stale to aid the sufferers with
money. focd and clothing.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

The Pullman Hotel Company of Hot
Springs filed articles Of incorporation
with the secretary of state
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04
TONSORIAL.

EAST SIDE BARBER SHOP
Parks, Mitchell, BIaIock and Chandler,
Proprietors.
Most modern shop in the state. Elec.
tric hair dryer electric face massage,
electric fan; baths.
Ladies' shampooing and face mas.
saging given special attention.
HARRISON, ARKANSAS.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

L. w. CLANCY OF Lawson, one of
Union county's most prosperous farm.
ers, is increasing the live stock on his
farm and this year has grown wide
variety of feed crops. Among those
grown are corn, oats, wheat, kafir
corn, sorghum, seeded ribbon cane,
peas, peanuts, red clover, alfalfa,
chufas and Bermuda grass
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Attorney General w. L. Moose Is
spending vacation in Wisconsin and
Michigan. .,
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

AL Amin Temple Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine will hold a regular and
ceremonial session at Fort Smith
Ark September 6, Labor Day, and
anticipate goodly number of "unre.
generated" novices-and in this con.
nection desire to inform the nobility
that the sum Of 500 has been sent to
the Relief Committee for the flood SUI.
ferers at Newport, Ark.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

Plans for a campaign in the inter.
est OF the proposed amendment to the
state constitution raising the maxi
mum of school tax that may be levied
in any district from to IL mills prob,
ably will be made at the meeting ot
the State Board of Education Septem-
Der 6, according to B. w Torreyson,
secretary. The proposed amendment
will be voted upon at the general elec.
tion in November, 1916.
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

j. p. McREYNOLDS & COMPANY
General Contractors and Builders
Estimates furnished on brick, wood,
stone or block Jobs. None to small
none to large. Peoples Bank for in
formation.
HARRISON, ARKANSAS
The Harrison times., 1915-09-04

A new fruit evaporator VIII be built
at Rogers soon.