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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-16
Health Reported Restored.

A statement by the Overseas News
Agency says:
The emperor is now completely re-
stored from slight indispOsition
caused by carbuncle In the mean
time the silly rumors spread broad
cast over the whole world from various
sources furnish the best proof of how
unreliable are the vast majority OF the
news items emanating from Germanys
enemies. Thus the English newspapers
rerort that one DIR. John West, from
Baltimore. wrote to another surgeon
that the emperor has cancer of the
larynx: that it is necessary to remove
the larynx. and to substitute a tube.
The Poldhu wireless station in Eng
land considers itself better informed
when it says that the emperors fam
lily has already FASTENED to his bedside
1t is most astonishing that the au-
thors OF these stories always forget
that lies are short-lived and that the
truth in this case. as in many others.
is known and understood by all sane
persons.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE SUBMITTED
Included in Naval Appropriation } Bill is One for S200,000 tC
 Finance Calling of Interna-
 tiOnal Conference Arbitration

Washington, May 24.-An elabot- ate report eXplaining the $241 ,G0C.- 900 naval appropriation bill was sub mitted to the house today by the naval committee. At the same time the Republican members of the conn- mittee joined in a minority report to be presented tomorrow attacking the measure as inadequate, and de- manding that congress provide for a navy ranking second among the worlds fighting forces on the seas.
 The bill which authorized build ing program for next year, including five great battle cruisers, is to be taken up in the house next Monday or Tuesday, under a special rule i'm iting debate, and providing for a inal vote before the end of the week. All opposition is expected to come iron. the Republican side, as the building program is compromise on which the so-called big and little navy Democrats agreed.
 A provision that may cause dis cussion would empower the president at the end of the present war to in vite all world powers to a conference for the purpose of organizing an in- ternational tribunal to settle disputes and to discuss disarmament. An item for $200,000 is included for expenses incident to the proposed conference.
 Of this provision the committee report says: "The committee, while desirous that the country shall be properly prepared against attack by foreign foe, and fully realizing that the navy is the first line of defense, yet, with sincere hope that upon the conclusion of the European war, some steps might be taken looking to q settlement of international dispute by arbitration, and discontinuance of the construction of competitive arma- ment, recommends the adoption of these paragraphs and appropriates 5000. .000"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
APPROPRIATION FOR
 NAVY $24l,O0O,OOO
Naval Experts Declare if United States is Engaged in Foreign
 War Probable Theatre of Op- eratiOns Would be Caribbean.

Washington, May 24.-The naval appropriation bill, carrying a total of $241 100000, was reported to 1e House today by the naval committee. Majority Leader Kitchin announced yesterday that a special rule would be brought in under which the meas ure will be passed not later than q week from next Saturday night.
 The report says that the $91 ,78I.287 increase over last years appropria- tion was found necessary Ito place the navy in a better state of prepar- edness." It states that total of $98, 8,S59,37S is provided for new ships including five battle cruisers, and to continue ships now building. The bill provides $140,000 to repair land reconstruct certain public works at the New Orleans naval station damaged by hurricane last Septem- Der, and $175,O00 for dredging thc Cooper river in the approach to the Charleston Navy Yard, "to make il possible for capital ships to call al the Charleston Navy Yard for repair, and supplies"
 As to the commission of five maya officers authorized to investigate the navy yard situation and report tC the next session of Congress, the re bort says: a! | "The concensus of expert naJI opinion seems to be that in the case of a naval engagement between tn, United States and a foreign foe tho most probable theatre of war woulC be the Caribbean Sea. Congress. should be advised whether the dock ing and repair facilities south ot Hatteras on the Gulf of Mexico anC the Caribbean are sufficient to pro vide proper repair bases for th' United States fleet"
 The committee reports that no eX isting government dry docks can ac commodate the proposed battle cruis CTS, which will be $50 feet long Tn bill provides appropriations of g., 50O,000 each for the Norfolk an, Philadelphia Navy Yards for the con suucton of docks large enough fo the battle cruisers.
 Of this amount S500,000 for eacl dock will he available upon passag' of the measure.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
MARKET RECOVERS
 SOME OF LOSSES
Prices Rally Sharply During Day and Close 8 to II Points Up-Steadiness in Liverpool Helped Rally.

New York, May 24-There was renewal of yesterdays selling move ment in the cotton market early to- day, but the decline was checked by a more bullish weekly weather report than expected and prices rallied sharply with July selling up from 12.76 to 12.98 and closing at 1895. The general list closed very steady at a net advance of 8 to 14 points for the day. There seemed to be fewer selling orders around the ring at the opening and after starting steady at an advance of points to a decline of points, prices soon sold some to s points net higher on covering of shorts and a little trade buying. The steadiness in Liverpool and good L,v- erpool buying of July, October, De cember and January helped this rally but after the close abroad and the withdrawal of arbitrage orders prices turned easier. Rumors that prelimin- ary returns to a crop reporting ou- reau indicated an increase of IA per cent in acreage may have conHIout- ed to the selling movement and the break carried prices into new low ground for the movement, with Ooto- Der selling at 12.75 and December at 1296 and with the general list shcw- ing net losses of } to II points These acreage report rumors were denied
 however, and the market quickly firm ed up on the unfavorable report of the weekly weather bureau, which was the more effective, as the govern ment's canvass for the June condition figures will be made tomorrow,
 Cotton closed very steady.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
COMMERCIAL CLUB ELECTS.

Mammoth Springs, Ark, May 24,-- The Commercial Club of Mammoth Springs held it's annual election of officers at the Hotel Nettleton last night, After the business session the members and their wives were enter tained with a banquet
 The following are the officers fer the ensuing year: President, A. ? Campbell; vice president, NJ. A. Wood secretary and treasurer. J. L. DiXt.
 The club is boosting the good roads of the county
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
MAKING FURTHER IN-
 VfSTIGATION OF DEATH
n.outv Prosecuting Attorney DlP Pouse. sheriff Mum and Dep uty Blakely and Undertaken Cornish After Portion Body.

Authorities are today making kr-
 .,or investigations into the death of
 .ho regress Tony King, which oc- ..,rod at her home in the extreme
 ,outhern part of the county last
 Thnrsdav morning at about 3 o'clock. T. is alleged that one J. l.. Daniell
 rort to the house of the negroes Thursday morning, May 18th, at ? ,slock in the morning for the pur- oosp of delivering a deed to Tony vnc husband of the deceased. It is stated that when he was in the act of iolivoring the deed that he discovered Io had the wrong one. It is further stated that at this time he offered tbe negroes a glass of whfskey, Un- ,le Tony was handed the liquor and was told to split" it with his wife. This he did before taking more ><an 1 taste. Within a few minutes both the man and woman were in crit;- al condition and the death of the ne cress occurred almost immediately after drinking the whiskey. The old man called for help and neighbors arrived. giving him lard and he re- covered from the effects of the drink. Local authorities made investiga tons and arrived at the conclusion that the death of the woman was ,aused from poison. The stomach of the deceased was removed and sent via Camden to Little Rock. The state department there did not un- derstand that it came from the proper authorities and wired that it would require about S60.0O for the analysis This amount would have to be paid ly the county
 This morning Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rouse, Sheriff Mum and Deputy Sheriff Blakely and Under
 aker Cornish of this city went to the
 Nmmunity where the body was buried and will return here this evening with
 the liver and other intestines of the
 deceased and an analysis of them will De made. lt is stated that the stom-
 ach sent to Little Rock was in bad
 condition, msealed and that no posi- tive evidence could be obtained from
 an analys of the contents.
 Tony King is an aged colored man and owned 160-acre tract of land i1
 Jackson township. Tie deed to this
 land was recorded in the clerks office
 here last fail. It is the general i'm
 pfession that the negroes were both
 to be poisoned so that some one else mght ob'an possession of the land
 further developments are expected
 as evening when Sheriff Mum and
 party arrives.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
NATIONAL BANK FOR RECTOR.

Corning, Ark. May 24.-The First National Bank, a new institution for Rector, opened its doors for business Monday with Joel A. Taylor, presi- dent; A. W. Gills, vice president, and C. w. Weidemanu. cashier Robert !. Yaucey, George Ginther, s. Inter- Der and F. NJ. Allen complete the board of directors Mr. Weidemann, the cashier, recently moved to Rec tor from East st. Louis. The bank will occupy the building which was. Formerly occupied by the Citizens Bank. which bank is now consoHdat- ed with the Bank of Rector,
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
GEORGE JAMES AT MARIANNA

Marianna, Ark, May 24.-George K. James of Memphis, will be the principal speaker at the "lnspiration Dinner" to be given by the Marianna Commercial Club in June. The peo- pie of this section recognize the work Mir James is doing along lines of diversified farming and agricR tural matters generally and we are very anxious ts hear him along these lines.
 This entertainment will be the sec ond given by the commercial club O. this city and it is hoped by these en- tertainments to get the farmer and business man closer together and in- still the genuine cooperation so ne- cessary' for success in the great work in hand.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
NEWPORT COMMENCEMENT.

Newport, Ark, May 24.-The New port High School commencement eX- ercises will be held at the high school auditorium June l. Prof. B. W. Torreyson of Little Rock will deliver the class address.
 Rev. W. B. Hays, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon next Sunday morning at his church. corner of Third and Laurel.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
BRANDIES WINS LONG
 FIGHT IN COMMITTEE
Doubt Had Existed as to Posi-
 tiOn Tennessee Senator Would
 Take-Friends Claim Will be Confirmed Before June Recess

AOHlITHleu Del0fe June ReceSS
 Washington, May 24.-The Senate judiciary committee today recom- mended confirmation of the nomina- tion of Louis D. Brandeis to the su- preme court by strict party vote, all the Democrats voting for confrma- tion and all the Republicans against it.
 Supporters of the nominee plan to ask for action on the recommenda- tion by the Senate tomorrow at an executive session, while the opposing senators are planning to force, if pos sible, open sessions for the considera- tion of the nomination. Prolonged de- bate may result, but Mir. Brandes' friends claim he will be confirmed be. fore the recesses for the national con- ventions begin on June 3. After weeks spent in taking testi- mony through a subcommittee and in discussing the subcommittee's report, action came today without debate Tn seven-minute session. There was nothing said beyond calling the roll. Doubt as to the outcome existed until the name of Senator Shields was reached. His vote in favor of Mr. Brandeis was the deciding factor, the committee standing 10 to for a fav- orable report.
 Just before going to the committee meeting Senator Shields conferred with Senator Smith of Georgia, who had made an investigation outside the record during the absence of Senator Shields, who returned today from Knoxville.
 Was Nominated in January.
 The Georgia senator had inter- views with members of the Interstate Commerce Commission and several Boston lawyers in regard to the charges against MT. Brandeis, and after satisfying himself that the charges were not sustained, had q talk few days ago with Mir. Brandels himself.
 Friends of the nominee plan to op- pose open sessions on the ground that this is a movement for delay in con frmation, and if open sessions are l. be had, they should be provided foi all nominations.
 The nomination was sent to the Senate by President Wilson on Jan 2S. Weeks were spent by subcoln- mittee taking testimony regarding charges against Mir. 'Brandeis, form ulated by a committee of citizens oi Boston. The subcommittee recon imended confirmation by strict parts vote of to ?.
 For weeks the judiciary committee has debated the testimony taken bN the subcommittee. Doubt existed fo' long time as to the vote of Senators Reed O'Gorman, Smith of Georgia and Shields. To win a favorable vote it was necessary for all to vote fo' Mir. Brandeis. It became known la5' week that Senators Reed, O'Gormar and Smith would vcye for contirma. ton, but doubt continued about Sena tor Shields.
 Senators voting for confirmation were: Culberson, Overman, Chiffon ! IO'Gorman, Fletcher, Reed Ashurst Shields, Walsh and Smith of Geor- gia. Those voting against conirma- tion were Clark of Wyoming, Nel- son, Dillingham;, Sutherland, Brande- gee, Borah, Cummns and Works.
 The charge against MT Brandeis | was unethical conduct
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-25
ADMITS HE RESIGNED.

Judge Edgington. However. Denles
 That He Did so Conditionally.
 Nashville, Tenn, May 24.-Judge Jesse Edgington of Memphis, ander cross-examination before the Senate court of impeachment today admitted he had written out and signed his le- signation and that it was sent to Gov ernor Rye by his wife while ne was i'll. He denied he had asked that the resignation be accepted only on con dition that there should be no further prosecution in the matter
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
FAVORS CALLING CONSTI- TUTIONAL CONVENTION
w. H. Rector Argues State Has OutgrOwn Present Organic Law-New Constitution Ne cessary to Prosperity.

Little Rock, May 31.-W H. Rec tor of the Little Rock bar started something Tuesday afternoon at the meeting of the Arkansas Bar Associa- tion when he read a vigorous paper in favor of calling a constitutional convention. He argued that the state has outgrown the present organic law, and that a new constitution is necessary to the prosperity and ma terial welfare of the state.
 Mr. Rector was supported in his position by Ira D. Oglesby of Fort Smith. Judge J. B. Baker of Mel bourne and Judge Sam H. Wood of Marshall. The gist of their argu- ment was that the old constitution is too small and restricted for a state that has frown so much since 1874 when it was written. Judge Wood said that it was like a man saying that he never needed a new pair of trousers-he could patch the old ones, but after awhile he could not tell where the old cloth stopped and the patches began.
 Those who took issue with these speakers and opposed the calling of a constitutional convention were Judge Guy Fulk of Little Rock, Chief Jus tice E. A. McCulloch, and H. M. Arm 'istead of Little Rock. They argued that the old constitution, written by some of the best men the state ever produced, is good enough for the state today, and that it is an inopportune time to make a change.
 There are about three hundred law yers from all parts of the state at tending the meeting, and eighty-four new members were admitted.
 The convention will close this af- ternoon with the election of officers, reports of committees, and other business.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
NEW HALVES, DIMES,
 QUARTERS TO COME
Coins Will Be Minted After July 1-First Time Since 1891 Change Has Been Made in Pieces.

Washington, May 30.-Dimes, quar- ters and half dollars of new design will be minted after July 1, Secretary McAdoo announced today For the first time since 1891, change will be effected in these pieces.
 The announcement disclosed that the half dollar has fallen practically into disuse. The new design was selected with the hope of restoring it to more general circulation.
 The half dollar and dime models were made by Adolph A. Weinman and the quarter dollars by Herman A. MacNeill. Both are sculptors of note.
 The face of the new half dollar bears full length figure of Liberty with a background of the American flag flying to the breeze. The goddess is striding toward the dawn of a new day, carrying laurel and oak branches, symbolic of civil and military glory. The reverse side shows an eagle perched high upon a mountain crag, wings unfolded. Growing from rift in the rock is a sapling of a mountain pine, symbolic of America.
 Design of 25-Cent Piece.
 The design of the 25-cent piece is intended to typify the awakening of the country to its own protection, Secretary McAdoo's statement said. I"Liberty, full length figure, is shown stepping toward the country's gate way bearing upraised a shield from which the covering is being drawn. The right hand bears an olive branch of peace. Above the head is the word Liberty and below the feet 1916. The reverse side bears a figure of an eagle in full flight, wings extended and the inscription United States of America and 'E Pluribus Unum.'
 Both the half dollar and the quarter bear the phrases "In God We Trust.
 The design of the dime is simple Liberty, with a winged cap, is shown on the foreside anu on the reverse side is design of a bundle of rods and a battleaXe, symbolic of unity.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
FIFTY MORE SUBMA-
 RlNES ARE ADDED
Every Effort to Increase Cruiser and Dreadnaught Programs Met With Instant Crushing Defeat.

Washington, May 30.-Determined republican efforts to enlarge the building program Of the naval ap- nropriation bill resulted today in the adoption by the house sitting in com mittee of the whole of an amendment increasing the number of submarines from twenty to fifty. Proposals to nrovide for six battle cruisers instead of five and to add two dreadnaughts and two scout cruisers were defeated after a lively fight.
 In order to finish consideration of the bill by the time fixed, the house had three hour session today instead of recessing So decisive was the vote against additional battle and scout cruisers that the bigger navy advocates have decided to abandon the fight. The proposal was lost by the narrow margin of 16 votes. Four teen democrats voted for the amend ment and eight republicans against it. Democrats supporting it included La zaro and Dupre, Louisiana.
 The vote on increasing the subma- rine was 114 to 104, seventeen demo- crats voting for 1t and no republicans opposing. The additional undersea boats will be of the coast defense type, seventeen of which were al
 
 ready provided by the bill.
 A vote of 109 to S3 defeated the proposal to construct six battle cruis- CTS instead of five and the vive voce vote against the proposal to increase the number of scout cruisers from four to six was so overwhelming that roll call was not sought.
 In opposing these increases, Chair man Padgett insisted that the republi- cans originally planned to demand five such craft, and upon learning that the majority report would recommend this number they decided to insist on six. Closing of debates on that point prevented an answer from Represen- tative Butler for the republican side
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
PRESIDENT REITER-
 ATES SUGGESTION
President Declares in Favor of Universal Training, Stated America Wants Only COmpul- sion of American Spirit.

Washington, May 30.-President Wilson delivered a Memorial Day ad- dress here today in which he defined the Spirit of America warned citi- zens of foreign birth not to set them selves against the purpose of the nation, called on young men to per form military service and defended his recent suggestion for an alliance of nations to preserve peace. He spoke at Arlington National cemetery before an audience made up largely of Civil War veterans who applauded him vigorously.
 He declared that while he had no harshness in his heart for Americans of foreign birth, America must come first in every purpose we entertain and every man must count on being cast out of our confidence, cast out of even our tolerance, who does not submit to the great ruling principle"
 Speaking of America, made up out of the people of the world as the champion of mankind, he said: "We are not only ready to cooperate, but We are ready to fight against any aggression, whether from within or without, but we must guard ourselves against any sort of aggression un- worthy of America. We are ready to fight for our rights when those rights are coincident with the rights of humanity"
 The president reiterated his sug- gestion of last week that the United States was ready to become a partner of any alliance of the nation which would guarantee public rights against selfish aggression" Of published criticism, reminding him that George Washington warned the nation against entanghng alliances, he said: I"I never shall myself consent to an entangling alliance. but would gladly assent to a disentangling alliance to disentangle the nations of the world from those combinations in which they seek their own separate and private interests and unite the peo- pie of the world to preserve the peace of the world on basis of common right and justice"
 Universal training and prepared ness were possible, MT. Wilson de clared, only if the men of suitable strength and age will volunteer. He said the acid test was about to be ap- piled to business men to see if they would allow their employees to enlist The president said he was for uni versal volunteer training, and said that "America does not wish any thing but the compulsion of the spirit of America" He added that the peo- pie of the nation were watching each other and great many men even when they did not want to, were go- ing to stand up and say, 'here!"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
WANT TO KNOW HOW
 JUSTICE HUGHES STANDS

New York, May 30.-Former Sec retary of the Navy George von L. Meyer, chairman of the Republican Roosevelt committee, today issued a statement calling on Justice Hughes supporters to say how their candi- date stood on the preparedness isSne, rights of this country on the high seas, and the Mexican border situa- tion.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
FINDS 120-GRAIN PEARL.
White River Gem is Expected to Sell
 for S2,500.

Batesville, May 30,-One of the biggest pearls ever found in White river was brought to Batesville yes terday by o. B. Warner, pearl hunt CT and fisherman of this city. The gem weighs 120 grains and was found three miles west of Batesville. The pearl, it is believed, will sell for $2500.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
RENOLTER IS GIVEN
 LIFE IMPRISONMENT

Dublin, May 30.-Professor John MacNeill president of the Sim Fein volunteers, who last week was fourd guilty fo complicity in the Irish re- volt, has been sentenced to life i'm prisonment.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31
BRITISH STEAMER
 REPORTED SUNK

London, May 30.-Lloyd's an- nounces that the British steamer Southgarth has been sunk. Twenty two of her crew were picked up.
 This weeks Saturday Evening Post is good one. Call 242 and get one.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-31

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