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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
Wireless Telephone.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels has
sent the first naval order by wireless
telephone Sitting at his desk in
Washington and using an ordinary Bell
telephone instrument, he called up
Admiral Usher, Commandant of the
Brooklyn Navy Yards. His words
were carried by wire to the Arlington,
Virginia Radio Station, and thence by
wireless to New York. distance of
225 miles. where his voice continued to
its destination over the regular New
York exchange lines
Admiral Usher said later that he
could hear every word distinctly and
that the talk by wireless was very sue
cessfuI. Secretary Daniels SAID. This
IS indeed the miracle age Just think
soon shall be able to sit at my
desk and give orders direct to com
manders Of ships on the ocean.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

several to the other churches in town,
a spiritual wave seems to have swept
over the community which is telling in
its effects on everyday life. Disagree
ments and difficulties have been
smoothed out in a number of cases,
friendships have been renewed and
''old scores" forgotton-all bearing
testimony of the benefits of such a
meeting.
The services were conducted by Rev.
W. c. Watson of Pine Bluff and Rev.
Tol Tatum of Jonesboro. assisting the
pastor. Rev. j. L. Cannon. Both are
workers of power and ability. their
conservation probably being the secret
of their success in the work, for others
of great ability have striven in vain to
break through the spiritual lethargy IN
Dermott. At practically ever service
the house was crowded to its capacity.
and at the closing services Sunday night,
dozens were gathered around the WIN
dows on the outside to hear the closing
messages of the ministers.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
S. |. A..

The meeting of the school Improve
ment Association tomorrow viii be de
voted chiefly to the subject of Dentist.
ny and the care of children teeth.
This is a subject in which every parent
should be vitally Interested and any
information obtained will certainly bt
of practical value A talk on the sub
ject will be given 10y Or. W f. Hutch
son and a paper will be read on What
the teeth mean to children. There
will also be reading from Ebert
Hubbard on 'Pyorrhea. a disease OF
the gums. Especially every mother
should take advantage of this opportuni
ty to gain helpful ideas on point sc
essential to her children's welfare
The meeting will begin promptly al
three. closing at four thirty.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
To Democratic Voters of
Chicot County:

| desire 10 make formal announce
ment of my candidacy for reelection
to the office of Sheriff of Chicot County,
subject to your action at the approach
ing primary.
As YOU know have held this respon
sible trust for one term only, during
which time | have made CONSCIENTIOUS
effort to conduct the affairs of my office
as YOU have a right to expect them to
be conducted. | have tried to be a
servant of all the people, without show
ing special favors to any one.
make this statement deliberately
and after mature reflection over my
past official conduct, and do not think
it can be successfully contradicted. If
my statement il true. think | am
justified in asking your support tor 4
second term The expense incident To
winning a first term Is considerable,
which fact. taken together with the
political custom Of our people to confer
a second term upon an official worthy
of such trust. should argue my cause
upon the day of election ard am
more than content to submit To the
sense OF fairness and justice of the
people promise YOU that YOU will
not be disappointed in me should you
continue me in office for second term
and that such confidence will not be
violated by any act of nine,
In conclusion allow me to express my
gratitude for past favors. and to earn
estly solicit your vote on the 18th.
Respectfully
K. r. Alcorn
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
An Appreciation

~ the pastor Of the Methodist church,
| wish to thank the bermott News for
the publicity of our recent revival
meeting given in its columns | have
never known more unselt4h spirit To
dominate great meeting. All seemed
to work for the one great purpose
clearly stated III the first. and that was
to bring cur people to God Never
have seen such Christian fellowship.
This speak for much For once in my
life have seen all the best people of a
town combined without regard to de
nominatlonal lines. Tor the sole purpose
of advancing the Kingdom Of God May
this spirit ever last
In personal letters shall attempt to
thank the preachers for their acceptable
and efficient ministries among Us. But
they will appreciate d kind letter from
all those who reaped benefit from their
preaching j. L. Cannon
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

than maintaining separate SCHOOLS, ana
the standard of efficiency is much
higher than it would be possible to
reach under the former plan. They
have in charge of the dormitory and
boarding pupils an experienced matron,
Mrs. Herring, who besides her natural
qualifications for the work, has had
experience as trained nurse and Is
eminently fitted to give them the best
of attention.
In charge of the school as principal
is Miss B, +. Brady. whose pleasing
personality and marked ability in the
school room could but most favorably
impress even casual visitor. She IL
very capabIy assisted by Miss Helen
Gaines and Miss Gertrude Wharton.
each of them evidently efficient in her
department.
The Board of Directors, to whom Is
due the credit for this surprisingly eff
ticient school. is composed of the fol
lowing:
IL. -. hdIpu, pttSlutEt
C. Warfeld secretary
O. d. Thomas. j. v Griffin and J.
5. Hall
Readand is a aourishiag iittle village
surrounded by beautiful and fertile
agricultural lands. enc oI the land
marks of beauty is the Warfield home.
a handsome three story brick of south
ern colonial type The tow IS on the
banks of Grand Lake. a body of water
closely rivaling in beauty Lake Chicot,
on whose banks eur county court house
is SO ideally located
At Eudora. through the courtesy Of
Senator Carter and Principal d. I.
Henderson we had the pleasure OF a
visit to the Eudora school The build
ing IL neat and attractive brick. re
Gently enlarged by an addition of six
light, airy rooms. With an enrolment
of l25. they have at present three
teachers. \ fourth. in the person Of
Mrs Lynwood Clark. formerly of Der
mott. has Just been elected and will
begin her work rext week.
Eudora il busy. prosperous town,
and at least in the matter of oiled
streets can set Dermott shining eX-
ample. 1t has two bank. and pro
pressive establishments representing
almost all lines of business. W. H.
Stevenson. who operates cotton gin
and does large general supply bus
mess had up To Saturday ginned LOO
bales of cotton. and expects to reach
the 1000 mark before the season is
over
At both these places and at Lake
Village "a we'll We were impressed
with the splendid eordlality Of the
business men and the atmosphere of
prosperity that everywhere prevails.
Having come within the last few Years
from California. supposedly the garden
spot of the world. it l. a never ending
source of wonder to the writer that
such lands of unsurpassed fertility ana
productlveness have 80 long been over
looked and that a single acre Is allowed
TO be idle when with So little cult
walton there would he Forthcoming
such abundant WELD We can only
repeal with emphasis what ne have
sand before. that if the rest OF the
world Knew the wonderful productive
ness of these lands. trains would be
overloaded with the rush Of investors
and homeseetcrs seeking to get in on
the ground floor
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

Next Wednesday is the date for the
democratic primary election, and ev
cry citizen of Chicot County should
have patriotism and public spirit suf-
ficient to prompt him to go to the polls
and cast his vote for those men whom
he deems best fitted to fill the office
for which they are asking A glance
atour announcement column will show
the names of the candidates. and the
Offices to which they aspire. In max
ing your decision all personal feeling
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
A Correction.

We are requested by Judge Cook to
state that the appointment of Road
Overseers as copied from the Lake
Village Spectator in last weeks issue
of the News was mistake. The ov-
erseers will not be appointed until
about the first of December.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
For Sheriff

We are authorized to announce
BENZ. l.. HOLMES
az candidate for Sheriff. subject to
the action of the Democratic primary,
November It, 1918
We are authorized to announce
c. NJ MATTHEW'S
as candidate for Sheriff and En-
Officio Collector, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary, NOV. II.
We are authorized to announce
K. T. ALCORN
az a candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff of Chicot County, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
primary.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

Early returns from the primary elec-
ton in Desha County showed the defeat
of H. Thane by a margin of twelve
votes The official count however gives
HIM the nomination for represent
alive by a majority Is. Geo. b. Ewing
was nominated for county Judge and
Geo r. Lacy for sheriff, as stated in
last week issue of the News
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
Successful Revival Closed.

What was unquestionably one Of
the most successful revivals ever held
in this town or county closed last Sun
day night at the Methodist church. Its
effects can hardly be summed up in
words, for besides the addition of IS
members to the Methodist church and
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

The dews are heavy here these morn
ings. Hartman Correspondent of the
Clarksvile Democrat.
Also the dews are heavy these here
mornings. All-over-Arkansas Column.
Arkansas Gazette.
Also the dues are heavy here these
mornings. but not so heavy as at the
first of the month
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
For County Treasurer

We are authorized to announce
W. J. SPLAWN
as candidate for County Treasurer,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary. November II, 1918.
We are authorized to announce
ABNER GAINES
as a candidate for County Treasurer.
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary. November II. 1915.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

We now urge our subscribers to re-
new their subscription to The Dermott
News and get four magazines one Year
for only 25c extra.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

and private interest should be entirely
forgotten, and only the welfare of the
county and her citizens be considered.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
II. c. SAWYER
as candidate for County Assessor.
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary, November Il, 1915.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
For County & Probate Judge
We are authorized to announce
LII u y Y L EAnL.

Thursday. November 25th, has been
set aside by President Wilson as the
day for national Thanksgiving.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
For Circuit Clerk

We are authorized to announce
GAINES MERRITT
as a candidate for Circuit Clerk sub
lect to the action of the Democratic
primary. November Il, 1918.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
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Announcements
For County Clerk

We are authorized to announce
GEORGE ELDER
as candidate for County Clerk. sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
primary, November II, 1918.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
new SHIPMENTS
OF LUMBER

are constantly being received
at our yard, which keeps
our stock of high grade
lumber complete and in
sures a prompt filling of
your lumber requirements.
Whether you want a few
boards or the materials for
a big building you can get
them here at their best at
reasonable prices.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11
For County Superintendent

We are authorized to announce
u G BARNETT
as a candidate for County Superintend-
ent of Schools, subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary, November
Il, 1915
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-11-11

We are authorized to announce
D. T. HENDERSON
as a candidate for County Superintend-
ent Of Schools. subject to the action of
the Democratic primary, November Il,
1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
.SPANISH-AMERICAN
 WARVETERANS WILL FEAST 6. A. R. POST
Smoker and Banquet Will Be Held in Honor of Civil
 War Fighters,

The members of Elias Howe Post, G. A. R. and officers of all the local military organizations and Spanish War veterans eligible to membership in Lieut.. N. W. Bishop Camp, United Spanish War Veterans will be the guests at a smoker and banquet given by that organization next Monday evening, April 5, at 8 o'clock at the State Armory. For several years it has been the custom for the older veterans to entertain the younger veterans in the Grand Army hall at 8, smoker and entertainment some time during the winter season and the Spanish War Veterans arranged a re turn visit for the venerable young sters of Elias Howe Post upon which occasion wit, repartee, and thrilling descriptions of the various experi- ences of the veterans of both Civil and Spanish wars were related and heard with much interest. Fragrant Havanas were enjoyed and the inner man was also we'll provided for. usual Iy through the efficient Cooperation of the Woman's Relief corps of both orga ganizations. 45t
 The members of Elias Howe Post able smoker to the members of Lieut.. N w Bishop camp earlier in the year younger veterans are now arrang- ing an affair that they think will com pare favorably, if not surpass their former efforts. While all details are not complete the committee is able to announce the following features: Through the courtesy of M. Steinert S Sons, a Vfctrola concert and enter tainnert will be given; the Boy Scout orchestra of, eight pieces will demon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
GREECE.

With indecision marking the atti tude of Greece toward the Anglo Russo French and Turkish struggle on the outermost fringe of the Bal kans and while her political leaders are working for and against the con- unuance of neutrality, general sketch of the modern kingdom pre- pared for the National Geographic Society by George Higgins Moses, United States minister to Greece and Montenegro in 1909-1912, forms timely and instructive commentary upon present events there In the last two generations the interests of Greece have expanded so rapidly as to awaken in the minds of many of It's patriots ambitions of Eastern Elm pire. a reinspiring of Byzandum's s dust.
 Modern dweners in Greece feel themselves to be direct descendants of Byzantine Greeks ana of the he roes of glorious classic Greece, MT. Moses writes; and he continues. their life has shown g. persistent contin- utty which warrants their claim; for, whether their land bas been ruled by a Roman emperor, a Frankish duke, a Venetian baillie, or Turkish pasha the thread of Hellenic existence has remained unbroken. Their religion, their tongue and their traditions have survived all change of masters and all s1oFns or ooHnnIons ana, so, GTeek character is much the same today as 1t was two thousand years ago.
 In many respects Greek life today, also, is the same as it was at the birth of Christ, says this writer, who has seen Greek peasants ploughing with bent sticks, just as Adam may have accomplished. his ploughing after be- ing banned from Paradise. Athens, the splendid of old, and today becom- ing the Paris of the Levant,'' how ever, according to MT. Moses, is dis tinctly a modern city. It has wide and gay streets, dotted with small parks, and adorned with many handi- some public buildings, most of them gifts of rich Greeks who have spent in the mother country money earned abroad.
 Greeks swarm the seas for a living as of old, he says, and, as of old, their passionate sociabiIity draws them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
WILLIAMS, ooLpRED SINGERS
 HERE FOR ODD FELLOWS

sfThe world famous Williams Col pred Singers, which company is to ap. pear at Warner hall Y M C. A. building, Monday night, April 5, at s o'clock, had the distinction of being selected for the three opening con certs at the new $40,o00 summer aud itorium of the widely known Bay View Assembly. near Petoske ey, Mich, in July, 1914. where they received rhs compliment of presenting some Of the most enjoyable entertainme ever offered on their great Chautauqua programs. This company appears in this city for the first time under the auspices of Park City lodge, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, eoIored. for the benefit of their new horne at 497 Housatonic avenue. This society is doing much good for the advance ment of the race in Bridgeport and they would appreciate the patronago of the music loving public at this en- tertainment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02

from the country to the towns and cities One-tenth of the population of Greece is to be found in Athens and APiraeus. The drain of emigra- ton from the rural districts to native cities and to cities in other lands is enormous, and, in the words of a cabinet minister, 1t constitutes "a grave national heTnorrhage-" In some villages in the PeIoponnesus. he con tinues, emigration has been a benefit money are sent back each year, es- pecially from America, to families who remain behind, and to this steady American stream of gold may be traced the appreciation of Greek pa per currency. Many of iEurope's backward nations. like Greece gath cred much of their ready stimulus from the money which poured out of the rich United States back home
 ! ssAfy. chief criticism of the modern Creek 1ife,'' MT. Moses says, would be that the young men of good fam fly. and of fortune have not turned themselves to the economic develop ment of their country. Manufactur- ing and agriculture have been almost wholly neglected, and all that one wears and much of what one eats is brought from abroad. The owners of estates have considered them chief Iy useful as a foothold for a seal in Parlian ent-that one-chanbered and often turbulent body where have cen tered the chief defects in Greek de- velopment.''
 Politics have been a curse of mod ern Greece as we'll as they were a curse to ancient Greece. MT. Moses concludes, tsTo speak the truth he says. ''politics in Greece has meant a sordid thing. There are no questions of principle which divide parties there but parties have arisen from time to time in accordance with am bitions of political necessities of in diVidual Ieaders-and the struggle has been wholly between the Ins and the outs g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
GeA RnzsIsy .Retires.

Petrograd, April 2-Retirement from active service of one of Russia's s most distinguished generals is a re- grettable blow in the tide of Russian success.
 General Ruzskys who made his mark early in the war by his mag ntfcent conduct of the Ga,dcian cam paigns taking Lenberg and defeating the combined eAustro-Gernan armies, has IatterIy been responsible for am other great Russian success, namely at Przasnysz. A rescript by the Emperor, worded with unusual warmth. and the appointment of Gen era1 RuzsIy as a member of the up- per house, indicate the honor in which the general is deservedIy held.
 IIl-heaIth is the sole cause of his retirement. which ought to have talk en place long ago, but General Rug sky held on as long as he felt able to fulfill the responsible duties of his position. For a long time he has been suffering from internal cancer. Now that the German raid from East Prussia. is practically checked he has surrendered to this unconquerable malady and retired with every token of honor and affection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02

,strate their skill in rendering pa patriotic airs; a first class supper will be served in the banquet room of the armory by Major Bonesteel Wornan's Auxiliary of the Spanish War Vet erans- Henry Ross. who served many years in the navy and was off the coast of Cuba and in the Philippine Islands, Hawaii and China during the Spanish war, will relate some inter esting "reminiscences. Rhefnhold Pferson will also address the gath erfng- Other speakers and entertain CTS will assist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
Parisians See Wars Work.

Paris, April "A tourist agency is advertising a special trip to Sen1is for Easter Sunday. The itinerary includes "a visit to the house of M. Odent, the heroic mayor, who was as- sassinated and was the victim of German savagery "a visit to the burn ed Hotel du Nord. the pillaged Hotel du Grand Cerf and to the field where NJ Odent and six companions were shot"
 The prices for the trip are: First class, $2.50; second class, $1.s6; third class, $1.30.
 In contradistinct1on to the doubt fuI taste of this advertisement, which
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
Swiss Start Peace Move.

Berlin, April "A message to the tBerIin LokaI Anzeiger states that the Socialist party in Switzerland has re- quested the InternationaI Socialist of flee at The Hague to call a meeting of Socialists of neutral countries, to discuss in what way they can best begin an agitation for peace.
 If The Hague office does not act faxoralbay by Saturday, the Socialist party in Switzerland intends itself to arrange such a conference.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
Cen. Mannourv Moi Blind

Paris, April 2AThe Bulletin Des Arrnees says Gen. Maunoury, who re- gently was badly wounded while in specttng the trenches at the front and who lost the sight of one eye and was also wounded in the jaw, said yesterday:
 Reassure yourselves, I am not blind. I will, show you that I can see clearly He then took pen and wrote in a note book: "All goes we'll. It had been feared that the loss of the generals left eye would affect the sight of the right
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02

is boomed at the office like a Fourth
 of July excursion, the Municipal Council of Paris proposes to take the sch ool children to visit some of the devastated towns as an object lesson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
To Aid Catholic Artists.

Paris. April "A series of Sunday concerts is being arranged by Mrs A. M Thackara. wife of the Ameri- can Consul I-GeneraI, for the, benefit of American Catholic artists, of whom there are about 100 still in Paris
 The St 9enevieve Musical Society, similar to the St Patrick Society. whose president is the Marquis de sChanDrun. a great grandson of La ayettes will co1laborate in the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
THE PRHTT1EsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are or- ten disfigured by an unsightIy wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. For Sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, AIS Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
IlisI1 l..x asrt.fish Troubles.

Berlin. April z@The newspapers of Berlin displayed prominently yester- day articles taken from the London press dealing with the alleged un- satisfactory course of recruiting and with the difficulties Great Britain is experiencing in getting sufficient sup- plies of ammunition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
Italy Has War Deficit.

R0hns, April 2-In normal times Itssians abroad send $20. 900, ,O00 year " into Italy This amount was re- dnced in 1914 to $70o,000 and it threatens to be much less in 1915.
 Foreign visitors were counted on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-02
von <BueIov Called to Berlin.

flying trip ito Berlin, where he was summoned to confer with the Kaiser is confirmed The Princess Won Bue- low has suspended her bi-weekly re- captions until the middle of April Friends of the German Ambassador deny any significance attaches to the Princes visit to Berlin, and they are emphatic that his mission to Rome is not a failure.
 A significant fact is that the Prince for some time has refrained from communication with the Italian gov ernment. while the British. French and Russian Ambassadors often con fer with Baron Sonnino.