The Spectator., 1915-11-19


 the improvements. He said he beIlev- ed the statistics presented by Secre- tary Baer of the River Development Association proved beyond doubt that the expenditure would be justified.
 J. P. Dunlop, of the United States Geological Survey of Washington, D. C., who has been gathering statistics on zinc ore production in the various camps in the field. states that the north Arkansas field will show a gain III production over last year of 400 per cent, and would make the largest gain in production this year over last year of any zinc field in the Central states. Mr. Dunlop was accompanied over the field by Reuben Willet of Yell vile, who buys the bulk of the ore produced in the field.
 Two highwaymnn, a white man and negro, attempted to hold up near Forrest City an auto driven by Mas ter Louis Grobmeyer and carrying in addition to the driver his sisters, Miss Annie and Marguerite Grobmeyer. and Miss May Boggan and Harrel Horton When one of the highwaymen pulled a big revolver and ordered the machine to stop, young Grobmeyer put the ma chine to full speed, darued ahead and escaped. A search was made for the highwaymen, but they have not been captured.
 Clarence Mitchell of Fort Smith was fined $200 in Police Court on charge of procuring intoxicating li- quor in a prohibition territory This is the second time ,n two years that this charge has been preferred by the police in liquor violation case The first conviction was obtained during the dry period last year.
 The adoption of measure to found two universities to replace Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tenn, is ex- pected to be the source of considera- ble discussion at the second annual meeting of the North Arkansas Con ference of the Methodist Church, which will convene in Conway Thurs day. November 24.
 The office of the Calico Rock Prog ress is probably the only office in the state that runs without copy Neil Brooks is editor, compositor, devil and pressman. and sets his stuff from mental notes. Ii is quite cora mon for him to work day at the copy.
 Rush, a zinc mining camp. which is rapidly growing into town. is 10 have light and water service. Power for the plants will be furnished by the new machinery soon to be erect es at the Edith mine.
 The Ozark Cider and Vinegar Com pany has q million gallons of apple juice in its tanks at Rogers ana Si loam Springs. The Rogers plant used 3500.000 pounds of apples ttis sea- son.
 Fort Smithfans to the number of 12.S04 are church members and 5lO more have no church preference. ac- cording to figures given out on the church census taken in this city.
 Two years ago Miss Grissom, young lady who lives near Hope, stuck needle in her foot The needle was extracted a few days ago after a successful operation
 An eagle having a wing spread of six feet was shot and crippled by hunter near Calico Rock. After the great bird was crippled it was cap tured.
 The new sawmill plant of the Cad do River Lumber Company will begin operation about November 20. The new mill is located near the site of the old mill. which burned May 20.
 Springdale has shipped Sl3 cars of apples this year.
 Capt. George Chase, operating the Morning Star mine at Rush, has in- stalled a sawmill in connection with the mine and is running the mill from the power plant that drives his ore mill.
 Mississippi county farmers were so successful with wheat growing last year that they will increase the wheat acreage this year.
 An ice and electric light plant win be erected at Earle.