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The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Marcellus L. Davis of Dardanelle was appointed judge of the Fifth judi cial circuit by Governor Hays to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Jesse M. Martin of Russellville. The circuit is composed of the coun- ties of Yell, Conway, Pope and John son.
 MT. Davis has lived in Dardanells ever since he was years old. He has practiced law there for many years. For several years he was editor of the Dardanelle Post. During President Cleveland's second administration he was appointed consul to Port-au Spain. Trinidad, and later transferred to the position of consul at Meria, Yucatan. After years service he resigned to become secretary to the then gov ernor, James P. Clarke.
 MT. Davis frequently has been urged to be a candidate for circuit judge or Congress, but has steadfast- ly refused.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
Free Laborers' Bureau.

Washington.-Employers of labor and employment seekers throughout the country will be brought together through the establishment of federal employment bureau by the Depart ment of Labor announcements, or which is being sent through the mails.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
Destroyed 400 War Autos.

Amsterdam-The British air raid on Essen resulted in the destruction of 400 war automobiles, according to a correspondent of the Handelsblad. These cars were in repair shop which was wrecked by the British bombs.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The House Judiciary Committee re ported adversely upon the Yerger bill for constitutional convention, but the author will make a fight for it on the floor. The bill provides for call ing state constitutional convention to be held in Little Rock September ', 1915. While the house committees report was that the bill do not pass, this is not to be understood as mean ing that all members of the commit tee are opposed to the bill. At the meeting when the bill was up for con- sideFation, there were II members of the committee present. Of these, five were for the bill and six were opposed to 1t, showing that the committee it. self was very evenly divided in sen timent- MT. Yerger believes heartily in the bill, and when it comes up for final consideration he will make one of the hardest fights of the session for its passage.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
Agricultural Bill Passes.

Washington.-The agricultural an. propriation bill. carrying $22,600, 900 and in substantially the same form as reported from the agricultural commit tee by Chairman Lever was passed by the house without a roll call.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
Date Set For u C. v Reunion

Mobile.-The first three days in June were fixed for the reunion of the United Confederat Veterans in Richmond by an order of General Ben nett H. Young, commander in chief.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
Express Reoret For shooti,o

Washington.-Sir Joseph Pope, un- dcr-secretary of foreign affairs for Canada, called on Secretary Bryan with Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the Brit ish ambassador, to formally express regret for the recent shooting, of two American duck hunters near Fort Erie. Ont, and to arrange compensa- tion for the families of the men.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
May Ship Naval Stores.

Washington.-Naval stores may be shipped directly to Rotterdam witbou- fear of molestation on the part of British war vessels, Representative Harrison of Mississippi, was advised today by the British Ambassador
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
Eorhids Use of wiraias.

Washington.-Germany has forbid. den the use of wireless apparatns in German waters by merchant ships ex. cept in case of distress. Ambassador Gerard, at Berlin, cabled.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Fruit growers of Benton county are indignant over clause in the new child labor law prohibiting children under IA years of age being employed for any purpose, excepting that they may work for their parents. The fruit men declare that the law will prove hurtful to the strawberry and black berry industries, as a great share of the berry pickers are children. Lead ing berry growers are making an ac- tive campaign for Benton county's ex- emption and petition to the end to be presented to the legislature are being largely signed. Representatives from Benton county are in favor of the ex- emption. Thousands of children are employed every year during berry sea- son, and they often earn as much pick ing berries as skilled workman.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
GRADUATED LAND
 TAX PROPOSED
CARRUTH's PROPOSED coNsTlTu TIoNAL AMENDMENT TO BE
 PUSHED IN THE HOUSE.
PROVIDES AN INCOME TAX
It Would Exempt Tracts of Unimprov- ed Land Owned By One Person
 in Excess of 32o Acres.
Little Rock.

LlttIe ROCK ss < The house passed the Newberry bill for statewide statutory prohi- bition by a vote of "A to 9. Y The Senate passed the Garrett resolution for equal suffrage by vote of 23 to 12 s Each measure must now pass the other house to become effec- ~ tive. N . \
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Representative Cazort introduced a bill providing for the extension of the Northwest Arkansas Tick Eradication District to include about twenty more counties. It has the endorsement of the government authorities in the fight on the cattle tick and of many stock growers, who urge that it's pas sage will immediately enhance the value Of Arkansas cattle by giving open markets where such are now closed How ever, many counties are in doubt as to whether they want it and house members have numerous petitions for and againt Some coun- ties have been exempted in the com mittee consideration of the bill. it is understood, which will precipitate a fight to secure their being put back in. If not by the house as a whole, then when the bill goes to the Senate. Few bills affecting the agricultural and live stock interests of the state have ever aroused keener attention than this measure.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

New photograph of Henry Van Dyke, American minister to the Neth- erlands and Luxumbourg, who is like ly to play an important role when the times comes to plan for peace in Europe. It is probable Dr. Van Dyke will represent the United States in the conferences for the ending of the war.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Farmers of Benton county will put out very heavy acreage of tomatoes this year, and contracts are being signed with local canning factories. Last year the Holland-American Fruit Products Company put up 20 cars of canned tomatoes and paid the grow CTS $6,500. More than 400 acres were contracted for and the growers reeeiv- ed $10 per ton. This year the same price will be paid, which is the high double the acreage. Local officers Of the factory say they can handle all the tomatoes the growers will bring in at that price.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04
senatar Clarke Reco,1ers

Washington. n Senator Jas. P. Clarke of Arkansas, who has been in- disposed for g week. has resumed ais duties.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Two bills introduced in the house. one of which has already passed that body. provide for material steps to- ward the perfecting of Jefferson conn- tvs plans for high-grade road sys- tenn. One of the bills is by Mir. Hooker, and provides for an amend ment to the act creating Road Im- provement District No. '. in that coun- ty. This bill has passed the house. It seeks to complete the road leading from Pine Bluff toward Star City, ana will carry the road to the Lincoln county line, a distance of about IS miles now remaining in Road District No. I, in order to complete that pike to the Salile county line.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Charles w. Highfiell of Paragould, grand master of the Independent Or der of Odd Fellows, announced that he would not visit Pine Bluff and ex- plain to the local lodge his position in regard to turning back to the Shirey heirs the s2O0,O00 worth of property acquired by the order under a settle ment of the Shirey will contest.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

After more than seven years of liti- gation, the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt railroads offered proposition for a compromise in the Arkansas refund cases, which probably will be accept ed. The proposition was made to Judge Joseph M. Hill of Fort Smith, attorney for the state, and was sub mitted by him to Governor Hays, At torney General Wm. L. Moose and the members of the Arkansas Railroad Commission with a recommendation interested shippers at a public hear ing.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The Committee on Constitutional Amendments made favorable report on House Joint Resolution No. 3 by Carruth, for a constitutional amend ment to provide for state income tax and for a graduated tax on unim- proved lands. AS only one more con- stttutional amendment can be propos- ed by this legislature, and since the Eenate has already proposed one, to which the house has agreed, it is prob able that the house will insist on pro- posing the final amendment.
 The Carruth proposed amendment Is as follows:
 Section 5. All property subject to taxation shall be taxed according to its value, that value to be ascertained in such manner as the General As sembly shall direct, making the same equal and uniform throughout the state. No one species of property from which a tax may be collected shall be taxed higher than another species of property of equal value, providing the General Assembly shall have power from time to time to tax hawkers, peddlers, ferries, exhibitions and privileges in such manner as may be deemed proper.
 Providing further, that the legisla- ture may enact laws for a graduated tax on incomes, and also for a grad uated land tax upon unimproved land in excess of 320 acres owned by one Individual, corporation or partnership, or by one or more individuals, corpo- rations or partnerships jointly or in common.
 Provided further, that the following property shall be exempt from taxa tion: Public property used exclusively for public purposes; churches used as such; cemeteries used exclusively as such; school buildings and apparatus, libraries and grounds used exclusively for school purposes, and buildings and grounds and materials used exclusive ly for public charities.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The House Judiciary Committee re- ported adversely on the Bishop bill. providing for state Textbook Board, uniformity of textbooks and the es- tablishment of state printing plant for the publication of free textbooks.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

W. S. Johnson, farmer of the Rich- woods section, five miles south of Mountain View is wintering his stock on the large amount of Kaffir corn which he raised last summer. He was the first in this section to try this feed, and has found it very profitable. He will increase his acreage next sum- mer and his neighbors will follow his example.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The House Committee on Banks and Banking has reported unfavorably on the bill by Mir. Williams, relative to the creation of a state bankine board and the guaranty of deposits II Is a copy of a bill pending in the Senate.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

All individuals or corporations sub ject to the income tax must file the amount of their annual net income. based on the calendar year, by March l. or be subject to an additional tax of 50 per cent and fine of not less than s20 nor more than s1,OO0, accord ing to a notice received at the office Of Internal Revenue Collector Jack Walker in Little Rock.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Speaker Sawyer announced the ap- and Rogers of Desha as the house members of the joint committee pro- posed under a Senate resolution for an investigation of the state revenue situation and recommendations for meeting the present deficit and main taining the revenues for the next two years.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

At the board meeting the situation surrounding the probable action of R. W. Hart. secretary of the deposed board, was taken up. J. c. Love, a member of the old board who resigned a few weeks ago, thus giving new mem- bers a majority on the board, was asked to intercede. It is understood that he obtained tentative agreement from Mir Hart that he tender his res ignation at once.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Mr Williams of Benton will make a fight on the floor Of the house for the bank guaranty.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Mrs. o. F, Ellington, president of the Arkansas Woman's Suffrage As. sociation, said: There are 45,O00 req sons why Arkansas women should have the ballot These are the 45,- 000 working women in the state. Ar kansas is next in line for women sui frage. Situated as it is, one of the farthest west of the Southern states, the influence of the suffrage states of the West is felt to great extent. Lit tie Rock as city is strong for suf- frage."
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

At regular meeting of the council contract was awarded a concern in Atlanta, Ga, to make a preliminary survey of the Town of Heber Springs and estimate the cost of a complete waterworks and sewerage system to be installed during the spring of 1915. A crew of expert engineers will begin the preliminary work at once The people are more determined than ever to secure this public utility.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Dr. F. P. Young, superintendent Of the State Hospital for Nervous Dis eases recommended approximately sS00,000 for the next biennial period, including improvements and new buildings. This amount the Budget Committee of the legislature cut to $69o,371. The largest cut made by the committee was on the general expense fund. Dr. Young recommended s576,- coo This committee cut it to $40O,000
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Senator Toler has introduced a bill providing that the money for the aid of high schools be taken from the gen eral revenue, instead of the common scilcol fund. It provides that s69e95 shall be appropriated for the aiding of high schools and s15,OO0 for normal training in the normal departments or such schools. The present law pro. vides s40,000 for high schools and S10,000 for the normal training work.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

That the leaven of good roads is working is manifest from the large number of bills appearing in both houses for the better working of the public highways in various counties.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The tide of immigration to Izard and adjoining counties is said to be stronger than ever before and families are arriving in this section continually, being attracted here by the cheap lands. Most of the settlers are coming from Kansas and Missouri
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

MT. Griffin of Pulaski introduced a bill which would give the people of Little Rock and Argenta the right to vote on Sunday baseball. A similar bill was defeated in the Senate.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The resolution for night sessions on Tuesday and Thursday made it's ap- pearance in the house the third week.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The house by a vote of 37 to A re- fused to postpone indefinitely a bill by Messrs. Perkins and Buchanan to reduce the legal rate of interest from 10 to s per cent.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Drilling has begun for oil on the Sellers farm, near Maysville, about four miles northeast of Gravette. oi, men from Tulsa are behind the work.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The House Judiciary Committee re ported favorably on the Shouse bill for re-digesting the statutes.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Twelve cars of fat cattle were ship ped from Berryville. More than half of the shipment is silage fed and prob- ably will top the market This is the first shipment of silage-fed cattle from Carroll county. Buyers in this county have shipped about 100 cars of stock within the last year.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

The House Judiciary Committee re- ported fayorably on the Woods bill to make the running of blind tigers a nuisance.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

At the annual meeting of the Yell County Poultry Association, held at Ola tentative plans were entered into to establish state poultry show. The secretary, W. c. Ball, was instructed to confer with the secretary of the Pulaski County Poultry Association sociation composed of all the county associations and to arrange a state show to be held at Little Rock after all the county shows, so that the win ners at them could compete for state honore.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Stockholders of the company which is drilling for oil six miles south of Ozark Informally discussed a proposi. tion to pipe natural gas to Ozark. Nat. ural gas is pouring out of the oil well in large quantities
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

c. A. Cunning, general manager of the Pine Bluff Spoke Company, return ed from New York, bringing with him an order for 50,OOO artillery spokes for the British and French governments.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Robin Cruce has leased the Perry vile News from w. T. Gadd and has taken charge of the paper The News is an old and well-established paper.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

For the first time in several years farmers of Centerton have raised enough feed and grain for their own use and then have some to sell. Two carloads of wheat and one car of corn has been shipped out recently. During recent years it has been necessary to ship in grain and hay to feed stock over winter.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

Arkansas county is marketing the largest and best rice crop ever pro. duced in the county, and at the best prices ever received for the cereal in the county, said L. K. Buerkle. post master at Stuttgart.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

A. Goldsmith of Ashdown bought the entire output of linters of the United Oil Conpanys mills in Ashdown and Hope, which will amount to more than 5000 bales. He will sell the linters to Eastern factories.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-02-04

D. M. Goodlett of Ozark has killed a large number of fine hogs in the past few days and will kill about 20 more soon. He ships a great deal of meat to Little Rock and St. Louis.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-04-09
LITTER OF APPRECIATION.

The wonderful transformation Of the
Russian people ~ the direct result Of
the stopping Of the sale Of alcoholic
liquors In the cars domains has been
watched by the white ribboners Of the
United States with intense interest
and deep thankfulness. The following
letter, giving expression to these feel.
lngs, was sent to the car by the pres.
ldent of the National Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union:
ITO His Majesty, the Gear of Russia.
Sire: II il my high privilege on be-
half OF four hundred thousand mem.
bers Of the National Woman's Chris.
tian Temperance union Of the United
States. to extend to your majesty an
expression Of their profound gratitude
for the ~far-seeing action Of your ma
jesty in abolishing the liquor trafhc in
Russia.
This act of your majesty is exert.
ing a mighty influence for good in the
United States OF America and will
prove an ~incalculable blessing to the
whole world.
With great respect,
ANNA A. GORDON,
President"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-04-09
AUTHORITIES TAKE STRONG
MEASURES TO STOP OUT
BREAK OF CITIZENS.
FATE OF CREW IS UNKNOWN
Germany's Undersea Campaign Covers
Wide Field Of Operations, Elk.
tending Far Beyond
British Zone.

Genoa. Italy, via Paris.-News was
received here that a German subma-
rine had sunk the Italian steamer
Luigi Parodi. which left Baltimore, on
January %, with a cargo Of coal for
Genoa. The report has caused a pro-
found impression here and there are
many expressions Of resentment.
Great excitement prevails and the
authorities have taken strong meas
ures to protect the German colony
and German shops from the possible
~exaction of reprisals. Nothing is
known as to the fate Of the crew Of
the Luigi Parodi, which was made up
entirely Of Genoese.
The Luigi Parodi was a steamer OF
2.672 tons. She sailed from Baltimore
on January 20, her destination being
given al Augusta, Sicily. The latest
marine records simply report her as
Overdue" apparently nothing furth.
er having been heard from her.
II the Luigi Parodi was sunk by q
German submarine 1t would seem to
indicate that Germany's underwater
boats r covering a wide field Of op-
esations. extending far beyond the
waters OF the British Isles.
The Luigi Parodi was built in 1899
at Stockholm. England. She halls
from Genoa and Is owned by A. Pa
rodi.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-04-09
Reports of Business On Gain.

Neutrality-suspicious. on business
conditions in the United States made
to President Wilson show a steady i'm
%provement. He told callers business
was becoming less "spotty" and more
uniform in its improvement. Score
tary Redfield made his usual report
on conditions at the cabinet meeting.
1t was said by White House officials
that there was every indication that
business was better than It mas been
In many months. Secretary Redfieid
laid before the cabinet figures show
ing a trade balance In favor OF the
United States OF $22. 000. 900 for the
last week. The trade balance In favor
Of the United States for March was
$4,000, 900 against a balance OF $173,.
900. 900 In February.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1915-04-09
EMBASSY MAKES Statement
Issues Protest Against the Detention
of Hamburg-American
Liner.

Notwithstanding has protest.
ed to the United States against deten-
ton Of the Hamburg-American liner
Odenwald at San Juan. Porto Rico, un-
der the neutrality regulations.
The German embassy issued this
statement:
The German embassy has request
ed the state department to investigate
the case Of the Odenwald. The cap
tain Of this steamer had asked for
clearance papers from Hamburg and
the steamer was searched by order
from Washington, twice, thoroughly by
customs house authorities. The result
of the search having been satisfactory,
the captain was promised clearance
papers
After having been kept waiting for
three days the captain believed that
the situation forced him to put TO sea,
disregarding the rules of the harbor,
because otherwise the assembling Of
cruisers Of the enemy, which had been
Informed of his intention, would have
involved the inevitable loss Of his ship.
when the Odenwald tried to leave
sharp fire was Immediately directed
against her from MORO Castle, with.
out the blind warning shot having
been fired. which is usual, according
to international rules.
The fire was continued until three
minutes after the machines OF the
Odenwald had been put on full steam
backwards. 1t is attributed to a lucky
chance by this attack no human life
was lost"
United States officials believed the
Odenwald was about to violate the neu-
trality of the United States by carry
ing supplies to German ships at sea,
or vas preparing to outfit on the high
seas as a converted cruiser. A libel
against her under the new neutrality
resolution already has been filed.