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Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
from ]. D. Jackson

Editor Star Herald:
notice that the House and Sen
ate have appropriated 100000 Of
the states money for the fourth
coming big show TO be held at San
Farncisoo soon which would be al.
right II the state was IN any condi-
tion financially to spare the money.
1t seems like big burden for the
state to bear just now after the Sc
we're drouth and the low price OF
cotton.
A large class Of the small farmers
of our state cannot pay their taxes
this year. There will be thousands
Of acres of land that will have to he
sold for taxes also lot of the poor
farmers plow horses and the las,
old COW will be sold for the taxes.
There are numbers of, our farmers
who haven't seed TO plant another
crop. 1 know whereof speak as
have lived IN Randolph county 40
years. never knew the times so
close. There are a few men who
have money and seed yet they can't
supply those who need and badly
need help. These small farmers are
good, honest men and have always
been selfsupportlng but now they
have to have help but where will
the help come from2
do believe il would have been
with more credit for the House aud
Senate to have given that $40, 900
to the farmers of the state and
$40, 900 more. But no we wish to
show to the world at San Francisco
that we are it. Better show the
folks at home. see that the state
wishes to borrow SlOOOOcO. What
for? TO pay her debts which she
should do. Then why in the thun
der does she keep going to those
big shows at $40, 900 a-clip. see
that the tax bill kicked its last kick
dead.
trust that our lawmaking solons
will vet, before they adjourn, give
at least some relief to tue farmers
IN tho droUth stricken state.
J. d. Jackson, Observer.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
ALLIED C0LORS FLY
OVER TURKS FORTS
British and trerch Ships Penetrate
IS Miles into the DardanelleS

London, March British and
French colors now float over the
the entrance to the Dardanelles over
the Turkish forts reduced by the
sea powers Of the allies
While il would appear TO be a
fact that the allied fleet has reached
I Chanak, Is miles from the Mediter.
ranean entrance to the straits, the
British press warns the public not
TO expect the imme late fall Of
Constantinople. Nevertheless the
operations Of the British and French
wanhips against the sea defenses OF
Constantinople are creating a trem-
endous stir m the near East. Brous-
"a, in Asiatie Turkey, has beeu -
lecte1 by the Turks as their new
capital il il becomes necessary 20
evacuate Constautinople. I h Q
Turks are shipping the archives to
Broussa.
BAD WEATHER DELAYS ATTACK
The Official Information Bureau
issued statement today saying that
the operations we're being delayed
by bad weather.
The statement follows:
"rhe operations IN the Dardan.
elles are again delayed by unfayor'
able weather. A strong northeast
erly gale is blowing, with rain aud
mist, which would render long range
fire and aeroplane observation diff
cult"
An Admiralty repor6 says that
one marine was killed and three
were wounded on the British battle
ship Ven geance.
A dispatch from Paris says the
Temps asserts that an agreement
has been reached between France,
treat Britain aud Russia, regard
ing the future status of the Dardan'
elles, when will give Russia free
passage OF the straits.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
POPULATION OF PEN
STEADILY GROWING
Months Report Shows II Increase
and 20 More are Due This Week

The February population report
Of the Arkansas penItentiarY, which
will be filed with Governor Hays
today, breaks all records, according
to penitentlary officials. During
the month 100 prisoners were re.
ceiyed, aud on the morning Of
March there were l ISL prisoners.
March, however, promises to be
an even bigger month. Yesterday
80 more conviots were received at
the peni,en,iary aud 30 more are
expected this week To-day 30 men
will he cent " the state iarm at
Warner.
February 1 there were l,l40 pn-
soners in the penitentiary. During
the month So were discharged be-
cause OF the expiration OF their
terms, by pardon or parole. OF
the 100 received at the penitentiary
SO were white and o. were negroes.
OF the l,lsl in the penitentlary
yesterday morning S74 were white.
The conyiots received yesterday
were brought in from Crittenden
aud Saline counties, "a from the
former and six from the latter. Of
the "a from Saline county, most Of
whom were negroes, two were wo.
man. They were brought by sheriff
ED Monroe and three deputies.
Sheriff DC. Cox of Benton brought
the conyiots from Saline county.
The 10 oonyicts expected this week
will come from Lafayette and Sc
basllon counties.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
PRIMARY ELECTION
LAW MEASURE is
KILLED IN HOUSE

LATHE Rock, Ark, March g.
Senator John Ike Moore's primary
election law bill, drawn in accord
ance with resolution adopted by
the Democratic state convention at
Pine Bluff last spring, was killed
in the house today. The vote was
80 to al.
Killing Of the bill followed adop.
tion of eight amendments that rob.
bed the measure of its main
strength. The house adopted the
amendments last week. The first
section Of the bill was stricken from
the bill by one amendment. This
section required that all organized
polital parties select their candidates
by primaries.
When the convention at Pine
Bluff was called upon TO rule on the
Clarke.Kirby senatorial contest, ap.
pealed from a decision of the state
central committee, charges of fraud
caused i'll feeling. Charges and
counter charges of fraud IN previous
political races were revived, and
auimosity reached a critical stage.
Stephen Brundidge, candidate for
governor against Gov. George w.
Hays, arose to the occasion and
asked for committee to draft a
stringent primary election law bill
to be presented to the 1915 general
assembly.
The committee was composed Of
Mr.. BrundidSe, chairman; John NJ. d.
Moore, of Little Rock; Gov. Hays,
T. G. McRae, of Prescott; Judge
j. M. Hill, of Fort Smith; }. M.
Stayton, of Newport, and Senator
John Ike Moore. of Helena. Sena
tor Moore, after lis committee had
drawn the bill, introduced il in eth
senate.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
RESIDENCE OF E. P.
FLOWERS BURNED

Monday night the pretty resi-
dence of Contractor g. p. Flowers
was burned to the ground. The
fire was discovered about 1880
O'Clock, and at the time 1t was dis
covered the FIRE had gained such
headway that it was impossible to
extlnguish it. The building and
part of its contents were consumed.
The origin of the fire Is not
known, but it Is thought to have
caught from a defective hue. The
loss,Is partially covered by insur-
ahce.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
PROGRAM at Maynard

WI utu W WtuJ uut
The following program will be
rendered by Maynard Public school
at Maynard, Ark.
FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH, IL. 4
Song, Welcome by Tots.
Vacation, Naomi Hatley.
japanese Chinese Reception,
scenes, Ia characters.
Mischeyious Nigger,-farce
One act, time, 25 mIn.
operetta-Ir Little Folks Town,
Time, 40, min.
DIR. Cure All-farce, 9 acts, . char
acters, 25 min.
Monoiogue Miss Elolse Williams.
Play, The Only Girl, IL characters.
Cast of characters.
Victor Sanford Victor Pond.
Samuel Jones Eric smith
Fred Robins Marvin Cherry
Mrs. Robins Della Glover
Mr.. Robins James Swiuk
Marse Robins Ethel Goodwin
Aunt Liudy (col.) Beulah Meeks
Dorothy Robins Dot, the only Girl
Lois Talbot
Clergy --.-
"Jim" Lester Johnston
Time of playing l:40
Admission: lO and Is cents
SATURDAY NIGHT, MARCH Is
Little Housewives Club-song
Drill, The Coming OF the Flowers,
Ia young ladies
"Mnffs" or a Husbands Mistakes
.... mixed quartet
Jim, the Hoodoo, negro farce.
act characters
The Qulrrel, duet, Graden Navy,
Murl Navy.
Operetta, Gypsy Picnic, AS min,
Grafton, Ben LentZ
Wave Old Glory, song by tots
Play, Followed by Fate, Drama
Caste Of characters acts
Robert WInslow Anvil Poynor
Seth w nslow Ezra Short
Harold Lemotte an adventurer Jake
SwInk
Walter Clifford a reporter, Raymond
Crockett
Mr.. Johnson, printer, Earl Rich
ardson
Tad, a newspaper "devil," Victor
Maynard
Officers
Phoebe Ashcroft, greatly wronged,
Pearle Lindsey
Ada Ludlow, an heiress, Lora Poy>
nor
Mrs. Ellison Dunbar. Everly.Griggs
Beatrice Sconce
Lille May, (her darling child
Clitlie Poynor
Sallie Pocket nellie Mltchner
Time of playing l:4O
Awarding promotion certificates and
medals.
Female chorus, What is the Song
the Swallows Sing?
Admission: 10 and 8 cents
Everybody Is invited!
MrpIav, 4ho bapgn 1f 20
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05

At recent meeting of the Law
rehce County Farmers Union a res
olutlon was adopted asking the leg
islature not to grant the railroads
an increased passenger rate. The
general assembly was commended
for passing the statewide prohibition
bill, and another resolution asked
for the repeal of the present state
health law.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
]. c. EATON IS NAMED
/: SLOAN-HtNDRIX HEAD

Mammoth Spring, Ark, March
al. G. Eaton was elected presl-
dent of Sloan-Hendrix academy for
SIX years at a meeting OF the tfas
tees at Imboden. NJ, M. Smith
was elected CHAIRMAN of the board;
f. M. Tolleson, vIce-chaIrman, and
AaW. Lindsey, secretary-treasur,r.
improvements. costing sl,5OO were
authorisA. 9Steps were taken to
place the academy in Glass A.
The stork visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Lehman Mon
day night and left a fine baby boy.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature by Representative w. j.
Nicks of Lawrence county plaeir &
officers of that county on salary.
The bill will give the circuit clerk
$500 year, with $7oo-for deputy
hire, the county clerk $500; with
5000 tor deputy bire, the county
treasurer $500, and the sheriff
1880.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
Program For County
Teachers Association
(Mar. 10, 2Oj
FRIDAY EVENING 1880

MAR 10, 2Oj
FRIDAY EVENING 1880
Song-Amerioi by Association
Invocation
Piano Duet-Misses Meek and
Slaughter.
Reading Miss Vera Maynard
Presidents address Clifford
James.
Chorus w. II. Pbipps' pupils.
Rural School Consolidation:
Disadvantages, Ernest Harrison.
Advantages, Brauce Rsglin.
Vocal Solo w. +. Spikes.
Address-Pres. III. Reynolds
Of Hendrix college.
Music p. IL. s. Glee club.
SATURDAY MORNING 300
Music
Model opening exercises = Miss
Jennie Johnston.
The value Of an aim IN the recita-
tion and its demands on the teacher.
M. q. Orr. yA
Literature, and its value in the
hands OF the teacher. Miss Ruth
Pettlgrew.
Vocal Solo Aldene Lewis.
Teachers and Pupils Reading
K. K. Hulen.
Teachers Associations Why
we should attend the A. S. L. A.
II. A. Mock.
Roll call-Answer by something
| have learned as a teacher.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON 100
My First School-Ouida Bennett
and Myrt Bennett.
Reorganization of school cirriou-
lum and methods of instruction to
meet the demands of the present
time.
Drew Bowers and Eugene ThOmp-
son.
Business Session.
Basket Ball.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05
Basket Ball

The basket ball girls of the Wal
nut Ridge high school will play the
girls of the Pocahontas High school
next Saturday at o:3o a, m. at the
opera house Come and root for
the home teaW.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-03-05

Monday the house of representa-
tives passed 3 resolution of congrat-
ulation to Hon. w. L Pope, who
was married here yesterday.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15

Twice-a-week Spectator $1.OO
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
Bryan And Peace
We admire Wm. j.. Brva,

We admire Wm. J. Bryan as one of the most illustrious men of his time. but Our sympathy is with President Wilson in the great crisis which confronts America and which may draw us into war with Germany. We are for peace, but not peace at any price. The President voices the sentiment of the United States in the stand which he has taken with Germany. We don't want to go to war with that na- tiOn, but cannot take craven part. It is up to Germany!
 Mr. Bryan. instead of resign ing his portfolio. should have submerged his own sentiment to that of the country at large and not have given up the ship at this critical time!-Times.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
Commissioner Resigns

Ft. Smith, June 12. The re- signatiOn of K. w. Hogan as commissioner in Arkansas and Oklahoma for the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Asso- citation was announced today. It becomes effective Tuesday. Mir. Hogan will become general superintendent of the Blue Ridge Coal Company's plant at McCurtain, Okla. He will be succeeded by s. A. Bramlett, of Kansas City, commissioner for the operators in Kansas and Missouri and formerly president of the union coal miners of Kansas.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
LOCAL ITEMS

Miss Rosa Crosby is boarding at Mrs. Chas. Averys' while she attends the institute.
 MT. and Mrs. Gambrel visited their daughter, Mrs. Frank Warner. Friday night and Satur- day.
 Bob Tyson and wife, John Machan and wife, and Willie Pet and wife visited MT. Max well and family Saturday night and Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Buck Weaver returned home Saturday morn- ing.
 Tobe Logan and family left Friday night for Roland, Okla. where they will visit J. E. Carr and family.
 We are sorry to say that Mrs. Maggie Powell is real sick this week.
 James Avery started back to Cameron. Okla. Sunday to finish his work on the Conatser-Hill farm. His wife left the same day for Springdale to visit her mother. Mrs. J. R. Davidson, for a week or two.
 Bob Rummage, of Altus began picking peaches for Mir. Kater.
 Mrs. Joe Blanscet and son, were in town Saturday.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
MT. Bryan's Resignation

Two men. each strong in his
 convictions, each feeling sure he was right in his position, each convinced that he could not con- scientiously turn aside from the course he had elected to follow, were Woodrow Wilson and Will liam J. Bryan. With an event that brought the country face to face with the gravest crisis since the civil war there came the issue between the president of the United States and the secre- tary of state. Neither could give way and the secretary re- signed.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15

George Bingham, in Judge, says: The postoffice is begin ming to sag in front, and it is feared that the mail order cata- logs will have to be moved to the rear. We wonder if it's moving day" at our postosice.
 We believe w. J. Bryan is one of the braniest men in the gov eminent, but his resignation as secretary of the state at this time shows he is also human. Bryan stands for peace. 30 does Wilson, 30 does the United States. Bryan says peace at any price; Wilson says peace, but it must not be at the sacri- flee of a principle. and the Unit ed States says peace, but not at the expense of humanity. Bry- an is wrong. Wilson is right, and the United States will continue to be the home of the free and the land of the honest and brave.
 -MOrriltOn Democrat.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
NEW HOPE

Back again.
 Misses Myrtle Mcconnell, Ida Phillips and Essie Yates took dinner with Miss Mamie Edgin Sunday.
 Miss Essie Yates spent two weeks with her sister near Altus.
 Miss Myrtle Mcconnell took supper with Miss Essie Yates Sunday night.
 Old Black Joe has returned.
 Born to Ar. and Mrs. John Agee, a fine boy. Mother and babe are getting along fine.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. E. Glover visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Glover Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Yates little grandchildren, little Miss Gladys and Master Sam White head and little Masters Monta and Varl English, of near Altus, have been visiting them.
 Mr. and Mrs. K. w. Shuller and three youngest boys. Ell, Herbert and Thurman, visited Mir. and Mrs. Sam Edgin Sun day.
 MT. Wilson Lemon made ice cream Saturday night.
 Misses Essie Yates. Addie and Ada Edgin, Thelma and Dee Morton. and Sittle Hood spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Will son Lemon.
 Misses Oveler. Ozema and Nevada Dunford spent Sunday evening with Roy Blansset and wife.
 Mrs. J. T. Bounds, of Alma has just returned home from a weeks visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. T. E. Yates.
 Ransom Storms, near Altus, attended the decoration at the Belt graveyard.
 Grady Yates has gone to Alma to stay with his sister while her husband. Mir. Bounds, goes to St. Louis and several other places.
 Nanla's Baby Girl.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15

Mrs. Ludlow Maury and child who have been visiting her brother, l.. M. Guthrie, and fam fly for the past two weeks left Monday evening for their home in St. Louis.
 President Markham of the Illinois Central road, returned from Southern trip, says: The South which was hardest hit of all sections at the beginning of war, now promises to be one of the most prosperous. Diversi- fled farming is making a fast headway and will eventually bring big increase in railroad tonnage.
 The Italian women police force has over II, 900 members. They wear attractive and serviceable uniforms and discharge ably much of the duty in safeguard ing the public. since the en- trance of Italy into active war fare. European countries turn naturally to women police, and the United States is following the same course in many of the large cities.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
Flock Of New Fords

Our Ford automobile agent, Harley Russell, received his geo. ond shipment of those popular cars last Saturday. There were eight in the shipment. Owing to the limited time in which to assem ble them only one car-Dr. Warren's-was able to be out Sunday. However, the other owners are making up for lost time today.
 The purchasers are: Whit Mar tin, Judge Wm. Weaver, Dr. Blackburn. J. E. Bryan, Mrs. Jeff Davis, Dr. G. D. Warren C.. s. Hudson, of Altus: and Claude Hunter, Lon elm.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
Dr. McNut To Lecture

Dr. McNutt, an eminent scholar and educator, of Wooster Mass. will lecture to the Teach CTS Institute, and citizens of Franklin county, Wednesday at lO:SO a. m. His subject will be, Country Life and Leadership. :"
 His lecture will be entertain ing as we'll as educative and no one can afford to miss 1t.
 Cabe Edwards came in Sun day from McCurtain, Okla to attend the Teachers Institute.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
Modern Warfare.

Uncle Ephraim's sympathies were all with the Allies. Man" announced he, "has you heard bout them Allies? They's got a gun what kin hit you if it's twenty-three miles off"
 'Lawsie. that aint nothin'," sneered a colored partizan of the opposite camp. De Germans, dey kin hit you if dey jess has yO' address. "-Ex:
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
CARD OF THANKS

Bedding, Ark. June IA, 1915. Editor Spectator: Please give me space in which to express my most sincere thanks to the many people that did me the honor to give me a pie supper in honor of my birthday which oc- cured last Friday, 11th. There were at least one hundred peo- pie present. A fine string band discoursed splendid music. Everybody was duly sober. and the behavior was the very best. We had such a jolly good time until about 11:30 D. m. including a splendid supper. Wishing all who did me the honor to attend, health and much happiness.
 Respectfully,
 Myrtle James.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
Notice

Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examina- tiOn of teachers at Ozark, Ark. Thursday and Friday. June 16th and l7th to ascertain the pro- fessional qualifications of all persons desiring to teach in the public schools of Franklin county.
 J. J. Partain, County Examiner.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15

s. L. McLendon received an earnest request from Hugo, Okla. to go there and take charge of the Nazarene Church. He accepted the call and left for that place Friday night. His family will go later.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
PIE SUPPER

There will be a pie supper at North Liberty on Saturday night, June 18th. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the Sunday School at that place. The fol- lowing program will be rendered: Welcome Address, G. E. Hor- ton.
 Music.
 Recitation. Minnie Turner. Recitation, Carrie Plymale. Stump Speech. Tilden Ander- son.
 Recitation, Orrel Horton. Music.
 DeclamatiOn. Ernest Morgan. Recitation. Delphia Plymale. Recitation. Delsis Devole. Music.
 Dialog No l. Defamation, Joe Woolsey. Recitation. Lucy Plymale. Music.
 DialOg No. 2. Selling of pies. E. s. Turner. Every body invited to come.
 Committee.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
l Teachers Institve la Sessisp


 Institute met yesterday morning with the largest enrolment of any previous session -108 only two of whom held third grade certificates. Forty-two of the teachers are former students of the Ozark High School.
 The Instructor who is assist ing County Examiner is Prof. J. P. Bingham. of Atkins, who has been principal of Atkins High School for the past eleven years. Miss Ethel Garrett was elected secretary and is doing her work in a thorough manner.
 Prof. Partain is we'll pleased with the progress of the institute and the efficient methods used by Prof. Bingham, and the great interest shown by the teachers.
 The following teachers were enrolled yesterday:
 Mable Young, Fife Huckleby, Mildred Luck, Maude Bevel. Bessie Williams, R. M. Storms, Mrs. Edna Reynolds, Ava Shores, Ruth Huggins, Vader Stewart, Ella Broyles. Jimmie Williams. Anna Williams, J. K. Failing. Mrs. Oscar A. Griffin, Milton Wiley, Frank Summer, Mrs. Dan Baker, Clyde Ander- son, Iva Wathern, Jeff Byrd, Walter Harris, Mrs. Jennie TOmpkins. Leona Hawkins, Ruby Huggins. M. z. Stewart. J. D. Buchanan. w. I. Agee, Linnie Harger, Hester Fender grass. Bonnie Horner, Allison Williams, Mrs. J. w. Johnson, Letha Williams, Edith Randolph, Vera Anderson, c. T. Reaves, C. D. Plymale. J. F. Dillahunty, Ira B. Faust, J. M. Duerr, w. w. Moore, l. L. Grayson, David Mullen. l.. o. Fisher, Carl Whit son. Julia Cooper. Monta Tubb, Theron Agee, Lora Floyd, Edna Peters, Wm. Stockton, w. R. James. Sula Fleeman. Ross Brown, Gladys McIlroy. Mrs. C. H. Sallis. Nora Turner, Sula Esther Jeffers, Stokes Milton, Mrs. Ola Mckinney. Owen Ages, Dan Baker, Richard Peters, Una Stockton. Ruth w. and Elizabeth Jennings, Maude Jonah Yates. Inice Tiffin. Vera Collins, H. B. Self, A. J. Edwards. Annie Williams, Luke Jackman, Floy James, Mrs. Ruth Davis, Mrs. Georgie Kline. E. A. Collum, Mrs. J. H. King. Lucy Dennis, w. w. Ram Do, Jr., Zula Nixon, Fife Pat rick, Armina White. Martha Wharton. Annie Arbuckle. Ira wis Reese, Bertha Dennis, Ida Beatrice Adams, Winnie Partin, Belle Harris. Rosa Crosby. Syd- nie M. Thompson. Sam Mullen, w. c. Stockton. J. J. Partain, Elgin Milton, Argus Nichols, R. l.. Austin, Lizzie M. Hansberry. c. B. Ford, T. B. Harris, Willie Bryan, Georgie Baker. Sallie Bnrrow. Jno. Baker.
The Spectator., 1915-06-15
Farmers Club

All potato growers are request ed to be present at the Court House Saturday, 18th at 3:30, to arrange for the shipment of the potato crop.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-04

Throughout the world oue-fourth
Of al children die before six years
of age, onehalf before they are 10, and
only one person in each 100 lives TO the
ace of 60
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-04
GAGE SUCCEEDS GODDARD.
Weathersfeld Man Appointed on Board
OF Library Commissioners.

MONTPELIER, Jan Gov Allen
NJ Fletcher has named Seth \. Gage
Of Weathersfel1 member OF the
board Of library commissioners to sue
coed Edward NJ Goddard Of this city.
whose term expired January l. The
appointment is for five years.
Mr.. Gage was representative from
Weathersiield to the legislature in 1910
and 1912 lie graduated from Dart
mouth college in 1879 and for two
years was member Of the school
board in Cambridge. Mass. lie was a
mining engineer IN Mexico mmv years.
lie has served seven years as trustee
Of the public library in Wcathcrstield
Though Gov Fletcher 5 term does
not expire until Wednesday, when
Gov elect Charles ". Gates takes the
oath OF office, it Is generally under
stood in state house circles that TIA,
executive viii not make any more inn
! portant appointments.