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The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
WILSON ASKS RECALL
 AMBASSADOR DUMBA
TARY ATTACHE OF GERMAN EMBASSY, INVOLVED.

Washington President Wilson's request for the recall of the Austrian ambassador, Dr. Constantia Theodor Dumba, has broadened into a situa~ ton involving Capt Franz von Papen- the military attache of the German em- bassy; Alexander Nuber von Pereked. the Austrian consul-general in New York, and possibly Count von Bern storff, the German ambassador. The official view is that the ambassador. although technically involved, is not so seriously concerned as the military attache or the consul-general. It is not unlikely that both the latter may be recalled or dismissed from the country.
 Coupled with Germans disappoint- ing and unsatisfactory explanation of the sinking of the White Star liner Arabic, after Count von Bernstorff had given assurances that full satisfaction would be given if it were established that a German submarine sank the ship, official Washington views the friendly relations with the Germanie powers strained more toward the breaking point than ever before.
 Hopes that the submarine crisis had been safely passed and that a break between Germany and the United States had been avoided were displac- ed by misgivings. Talk of the possi~ bility of breaking diplomatic relations was heard again, although this time it involved both the central powers, on the theory that Austria after having her ambassador virtually dismissed from the country might stand with her ally in relations with the United States.
 Unofficial reports that second note had been started from the Berlin for eign office for Washington furnished about the only basis of optimism in official quarters, so far as the subma- was no official intimation that another communication was on the way, but the American reply to the Arabic note probably will be delayed until officials can learn whether to expect anything additional from Berlin.
 It may be stated, however, that if nothing comes in the nature of a modi- fcation of Germany's explanation, an American note will reach Berlin prob ably early next week, which will set forth the views of the United States in brief and unmistakable manner
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
FARMERS ASK AID
 IN FLOOD DISTRICT
WHEAT, OATS AND GRASS SEEDS WANTED FROM STATE FOR
 FALL PLANTING.
MAKES APPEAL TO PAGE
Commissioner of Agriculture Says Some Way Should Be Devised, But State Has No Funds
 Available.

Little Rock
 Commissioner of Agriculture John H Page has received a letter of ap- peal from John Runyan, 4 farmer in the Newport flood district, asking for assistance in providing wheat, oats and grass seeds for the flood sufferers of that section. Mir. Runyan's letter in part is as follows:
 'Is there any money available in the state treasury that could be used to buy seed for the fall planting and furnished to the farmers in the over flowed district, the ones that would be glad to get them If they were able? am sure there are a great many far mers around Newport who would glad ly plant wheat, oats, rye and crimson clover if they were able. but every thing they had in the way of crops has been destroyed, and they are not able to buy seed for fall planting If we had rye or wheat to plant now. 1t would furnish lots of grazing for stock this fall and winter. All grazing crops and pastures have been utterly de- stroyed. If you can help us it will be appreciated"
 Commissioner Page said: This ap- peal should be needed and the farm CTS given help. The state has no available revenue that could be used for such purposes. However, l hope the people will respond with contri- buttons to relieve the situation, and enable these farmers to get on their feet again. The department will will ingly lend aid to the distribution of seed to those in need if the people will respond with contributions to provide it. I trust I may have the CO., operation of newspapers and the busi- ness men in raising fund for this purpose and meeting this great and imperative demand"
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
GRAVE SITUATION
 SAYS PRESIDENT
DECLINES INVITATION TO MAKE ADDRESS AT MANASSAS
 BATTLEFIELD.
PRAY THAT SKIES MAY CLEAR
Chief Executive Says His Thoughts Are Mortgased Beyond Recall For the Prese ent-Has Forfeited
 His Liberty.

Washington = President Wilson expressed his view of tho gravity of the international situation which con- fronts the United States to a delega- tion of Virginians, who asked him to visit the Manassas battlefield late this month
 We are all hoping and praying that the skies may clear" said the presi- dent. but we have no control of that on this side of the water and it is impossible to predict any part of the course of affairs
 The president was reminded that some time ago he had promised to go to Manassas to dedicate a tablet
 When I made that promise" the president told the delegation, things were just beginning and great many things have happened since which have altered not only the aspect of our own affairs but the aspect of at. fairs of the world. My experience here day by day is that questions turn up so suddenly and have to be handled so promptly, and sometimes with so much thoughtful discretion, that I really dare not let my thoughts go out to other matters.
 'I could not come to Manassas with out having something to say It would not be worthy of the occasion if I did not make preparations that would be worth while, and that is out of the question. My thoughts are mortgaged beyond recall for the present.
 "I simply feel that I have forfeited my liberty for the present and that my nearest duty is the most obvious and imperative duty. have been obliged to say this to all invitations, however tempting in character. and would not be worthy of your trust if I did not come to such a conclusion, because know that you want these international matters taken care of as best we know how and I ought not to send my thoughts afeld.'
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Texas Banks Lower Rates.

Houston. Reduction of one per cent in the rate which the clearing house banks of Houston will charge the farmers of the state on loans made on cotton placed in bonded ware houses was announced to the officials Of the Farmers Union Cotton Con- pany by the bank members of the Houston Clearing House Association. The reduction. which is from 2 per cent to 6 per cent.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Rudolph Forster has the title of e1- ecutive clerk in the presidents busi- ness family. but the handspring of official business" would be a better name. for he is the man who places before the president the matters that must have his attention and keeps track of those matters until they are finally disposed of. MT Forster has been in the employ of the White House for eighteen years and his ser vices are considered invaluable
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Sept. IS, 1914.

Germans destroyed Termonde.
 Reims bombarded by Germans and famous cathedral damaged.
 Battle of the Aisne continued, aI- lies left advancing and Germans gaining in center.
 Germans intrenched on the Sam bre.
 Russians took Siniava, Sambor and kazeshoW.
 Germans advanced against Rus sians in SuwaIki province.
 Germans defeated by garrison of seven British at Nakop, Africa.
 Bombs dropped on Antwerp by German air craft.
 President Wilson received appeal from women of all nations and from the general conference of Friends.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
MeAdoo Wants lnproverent.

Washington. = Secretary McAdoo appointed a committee of treasury Of ficials to investigate and make recom- mendations to place that department on a more efficient, economical and business base. Mir. McAdoo says in letter of instructions to the commit. tee that his experience has taught him that there is room for many improve ments.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Sept. is, 1914.

Belgian commission presented to President Wilson list of alleged atrocities by Germans in Belgium. New battle begun from Noyon to Verdun.
 French army from Rouen circIed Won kluck's corps.
 Germans advanced on Antwerp.
 Montenegrins defeated Austrians near kouliloVo.
 John Redmond called on the Irish to enlist.
 German government notified China that Germany reserved right to deal with China as she saw fit because of breach of neutrality.
 Pro-ally war riots In Italian cities.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
PearY Offers Services

Portland-Robert E. peary, who was retired by act of Congress with the rank of rear admiral. nas offered his services to the Navy Department for any duty he may be called upon to perform in the development of the program for national defense.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Sept. 17. 1914.

German army strengthened be- tween Berry-au-Bac and Argonne. French advanced in the Woevre district.
 BeIeians repulsed attack on Ter monde.
 Austrians fled before Russians to- ward CracoW.
 General Rennenkampf blocked flanking movement by Germans.
 Austrian warships sheiIed Semlin and Belgrade and were repelled by Serb artillery.
 German fleets in Baltic fired on each other by mistake.
 Prize courts established In Eag- land.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Germany Wants Cotton.

Berlin.-German cotton men are taking up the plan to purchase Amer ican cotton. They sent a wireless to the German consulate in New York August 31, offering to buy 100000 bales at 15 cents per pound on deliv- cry of the cotton in a German harbor
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Boycott German Goods.

Mclbourne.-The entire membership of the House of Representative If the Federal Parliament, the legisla- tive body of the commonwealth of Australia has pledged itself never again to purchase German goods.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Aeroplane Into Crowd

Washington.-Twenty persons were injured, three fatally, when an aero plane dashed into crowd of people at a Labor Day celebration here. Oscar Cook, Chicago aviator. lost control of his machine while landing after a short flight. He was not hurt
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Ten Lost in Sea Storm.

Mobile = Captain Malcolmn and the crew of nine of the British schooner Curacao from Port Arthur, Tex, to Kingston. Jamiaica, were lost when the vessel was wrecked of Grand Cayman in the hurricane of August 13.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Pope Benedict Gratined.

Rome. = Pope Benedict expressed his pleasure over the fact that the di plomatic negotiations between the United States and Germany had re. suited in a promise from Germany to modify her submarine warfare.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Second Maritime Power.

Washington. = The European wsr has placed the United States second among the maritime nations of the world, second only to Great Britain. However, the increase may not be permanent.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Branch Tax Reoeints-

Paris.-The tax receipts of the French government during August were 242,o00,00o francs (s4S.500. .0001, or only 5o,00O,000 francs s10,O00, 900 less than in August, 1913.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Wreck Aeronlane Plant

Depew-A dynamite bomb was ex- ploded in front of the home of NJ r
 Coombs, head of an aeroplane com pany. whose plant, now in course of erection. will be used for the manufac. turing Of aeroplanes for the allies. The explosion wrecked the front wall.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Apprentices in millinery shops must receive wages of not less than s15 a month during the first month of their apprenticeship, according to ruling made by the Minimum Wage Com mission For apprentices with a months experience, wages of s17.50 must be paid, and during the third month of their apprenticeship the wage must not be less than s20.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
 Austrians Are Loyal.

Chicago.-A mass meeting of for mer subjects of Austria-Hungary con aemred the action of Ambassador Dumba that caused the United States to aasl his recall.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Moroenthau Is Busy.

Washington. - Ambassador Nor genthau at Constantinople has taken over the diplomatic interests of Italy. Russia and Montenegro. These make MT Morgenthau diplomatic agent at the Porte for eight European nations
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Fix Death List at Seventeen.

Montreal-Andrew Allan of the AL Ian line received cable from his Liverpool agent stating that r per sons, 13 passengers and four of the crew, lost their lives when the Hes perian was torpedoed.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Courthouse Burns

Memphis.-The old Shelby county courthouse, one of the historic land marks of this section, was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. The loss was estimated at s60,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
If Is With Most of IJs

Little Ruth had not been feeling well for few days, so her mother called in the doctor He prescribed a large dose of castor oil "Oh. man. ma," cried Ruth, that's my favorite hate"
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
One on the Wife.

Whats that piece of cord tied around your finger for?"
 My wife put 1t there to remind me to post letter."
 And did you post i.?"
 No; she forgot to give it to me-"
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Daily Thought.

No one is so completely disenchant. ed with the world, no one knows it so thoroughly, nor is so much disgusted with it, but that when it begins to smile upon him he becomes partially reconciled to it--Leopardi
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Rernhardi to the Front.

Berlin. = Gen. Friedrich 4 J von Bernhardi has oeen assigned to a field command at his own request by Elm peror William. He has already left for the front
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

J. L. Bond, state supervisor of ru- ral schools, returned from an inspec- tion of the rural schools of Miller county. Most of the schools closed the summer term last week Mir Bon has accepted an invitation to attend the Independence County Teachers Association meeting to De held at Batesville September IS.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
British Steamer Sunk.

London.-The British steamer Rou- manic has been sunk, presumably by a submarine The crew has been land ed safely.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Rhode Island Judoe Killed.

Providence. = Justice William & Knowles of the Eighth judicial district, was assassinated just after he had left his bungalow in North Scituate to take trolley car for Providence
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Mackensen Gets Eaale.

Berlin.-Emperor William has con ferred upon Field Marshal von Mack ensen the Order of the Black Eagle. the highest decoration within the em- peror's gilt.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Four county treasurers drew on the school funds in the state treasury for the amounts apportioned by the State Board of Education. The amounts were: Cross county, s13,661.6s; Phil hps. S26,94I32; Lonoke, s25, 5,704 20: Pulaski, s76.311. Fffty-one of the 75 counties have drawn their apportion- ments.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Remove Two More Bodies.

Honolulu.-Two additional bodies were found in the engine-room com partment of the hulk of the F-4. The condition of the bodies was such that identification was impossible.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Hones to Crush Villa.

Washington. = Administration off, cials are wat.ch;ng the situation in central Mexico, where Carranza's forces are planning to launch a gen. eral attack against Villa
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Rush,s Salary sa5. GOO.

St Louis.-The salary O. Benjamin F. Bush as receiver of the Missouri Pacifc-Iron Mountain system, will be 5000 a year
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Sept. IS, 1914.

Sept. 10, 19l4. Battle of Soissons fought. German crown princes army driven back to the Orne. French reoccupied Reims. La Ferte ransacked by Germans. Franco-3eleian forces won at Alost and Rousbruaqe.
 Russians occupied Grodek. Germans reported defeat Of Rus sian armies of Wilma and Grodno. Serbs invaded Hungary. Japanese cavalry captured Chino. British defeated Germans in Ma maqualand.
 Artists protested to kaiser against destruction of Louvain.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

The governor issued a proclamation relieving J. N. Hutchinson from serv- ing a 30-day sentence on the Pulaski county farm. He was sentenced in the Little Rock Municipal Court after conviction of petit larceny
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Persons expecting to secure cneap labor in Newport since the overflow have been keenly disappointed. Through the requests of planters of the higher bottoms and farmers and mill owners for help in the overfiowed district, there has been a noticeable scarcity of day laborers since the wa ter has receded.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Governor Hays appointed Wallace Davis attorney general to succeed the late w. L. Moose. John P Streepey, Moose, is to be retained by the new attorney general. Dinner Burnsides, former assistant secretary to Cover nor Hays, is to replace James Me Phetridge as chief stenographer. while it is said Miss Laura Jacobson, formerly stenographer in the State Tax Commission. is to succeed Miss Darden Moose.
 MT. Davis is the son of the late Sen ator Jeff Davis and a close political friend of Governor Hays. He was graduated from the law department ot the University of Arkansas six years ago and has since practiced law in Little Rock.
 The attorney general, under the laws of Arkansas. is a member of the state election board, which names the election commissioners for every county in the state. The man select ed by Governor Hays to fill the va cancy will act with the governor in the selection of the county election board In the past the man who con- trolled the appointment of election commissioners found himself in pos session of a great political asset, as many counties in Arkansas, or the leading politicians in those counties, invariably followed the suggestion of the political boss in controlling the political machine in order to dictate appointments on the election boards.
 Governor Hays was a stanch politi- cal supporter of the late Senator Da- wis. Wallace Davis was also one of Governor Hays managers in his con test for the gubernatorial nomination three years ago.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

The audit being made ot the office of Secretary of State Earle w Hodges probably will not be completed before September IS, according to the ac- countants. The accountants will re- port to George Thornburgh of Little Rock, whom MT Hodges appointed 10 direct the audit.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

The Park Springs Realty Company of Bentonville filed notice of the sur render of it's charter in the office of .ha secretary of state
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Lightning killed John w Johnson, q. a Pulaski county negro, and a team of mules he was driving, al the state convict farm at Cummins. according to information from the farm received by Penitentiary Commissioner John T Burkett.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

A J Reap of Little Rock, Guy Phil lips of Fayetteville. A. F. Bailey of Newport and W. l Reynolds of Cam den, state bank examiners, conferred with State Bank Commissioner John M Davis.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

E. L Mckinley, deputy state labor commissioner, returned from Hot Springs, where he investigated charges that laundry workers were being worked overtime without pay. He said he was unable to substantiate the charges.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
 YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Sept. 13, 1914.

Germans repuIsed at Nancy and Luneville, and driven from Amiens, Revigny and Brabant-le-Roi.
 German forces occupied prepared positions along the Aisne.
 Heavy fighting at Louvain. Ma lines, Bortzy and near Thann.
 Russians gained victories west and northwest of Lemtero.
 Germans occupied karangu, British East Africa.
 German cruiser Hela sunk by British submarine.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16
Sept. 14, 1914.

sept. 14, 1914. Amiens reoccupied by French. Battle of the Aisne began, Ger mans repelIing all attacks. Fort of Troyon relieved. Germans laid waste SenIis. Russians crossed the San. Germans were defeated near Mlawa and sent re-enforcements to Memel.
 Japanese flanked kiaochoW. Germans occupied Tanning ls- land and cable station. Anti-Austrian demonstration In Rome.
 American Red Cross steamship Red Cross sailed from New York.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

The will of James H. Allen, former head of the Allen-West Commission Company of Little Rock, filed for pro- bate in St. Louis, showed a religious aversion to wealth. His estate is valued at s1,000,000, one-haif of which is to be shared equally by his widow. children and other relatives and the other half to be used for charitable and Christian work
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

With the receipt last week of s1. 469.65 from the collector of Perry county all state treasurer's accounts with collectors were closed. The to- tai of state taxes paid into the treas ury by lectors amounted to approxi- mately S1,400,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

The Arkansas Railroad Commission will not hear the petition from Fort Smith asking that the Frisco railroad there be not allowed to withdraV v from the use of the Union station un- til after case affecting tlte matter is settled in the federal court at S.. Louis, according to notices sent out by Herbert R. Wilson, secretary of the commission. The petition was to have been heard September r.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Through the invention Of a self-seal- ing can which will keep sorghum me- lasses better than in barrels, Arkansas farmers can make a handsome profit by marketing molasses direct to GUS toners in cities and towns by parcel post, according to John H. Page, com missioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture. MT. Page recently receiv, ed by parcel post a one-gallon can of molasses from William Hall of Scott county The cost of the cans was seven and one-half cents each for the gallon size
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Governor Hays pardoned Mrs. Eliza Piluso, Italian woman sentenced to three years in the penitentiary in July for complicity in the S7,000 swindle of Louis Repetti in the spring Mrs. Pi- luso declared that her pardon was due to the efforts of Mrs. George w Hays, wife of the governor, and Mrs. John T. Burkett, wife of the chairman of the Penitentiary Commission.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

Fifty-one members of the Arkansas National Guard. who made the high est scores during the rife practice a. Fort Logan H. Roots this summer, will team to represent the state at the na- tional rife shoot at Jacksonville, Fla, next month. according to an announce ment made by Maj. w. c. Bradford.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

The work of the committee appoint ed by Governor Hays to investigate conditions in the state penal institu- tions probably will not be completed before the end of next week, accord ing to former Governor Donaghey, chairman. The absence of the Rev. Alonzo Monk, a member of the com mittee, has deferred the examination of two members of the Pententiary Commission. John T. Burkett and J. A. Bradsher, J. V. Ferguson, the third member of the commission, appeared before the committee at the state farm several weeks ago The committees s report to the governor probably win not be made for week after the com pletion of the testimony.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

R. H. Kaufman of Little Rock filed with the secretary of state a copy of the trade mark, the essential feature of which is the word "Quapaw," which he proposes to use on certain meat products.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-09-16

It was learned from reliable sources that the Arkansas liquor leaders have practically abandoned the idea of ini- tiating the repeal of the statewide pro- hibition act passed by the last Legis- lartue, which becomes effective Jan nary 1q1f