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The Spectator., 1916-05-19
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MINIS TIERS WILL BE ASKED BY THE
 FEDERAL COUNCIL.
SAYS NEEDS ARE IMMEDIATE
Funds Raised on May 28 Will Be Sent 10 Treasurer of Any Relief Commit tee Which May Be Designated By
 Various Organizations.

New York.-An appeal to mane May 2S memorial Sunday on which funds would be raised for war sufferers through collections taken in churches throughout the country was mailed to 100000 American ministers by the Fed eral Council of the Churches of Christ in America.
 The purpose of the council is not only to inaugurate nation wide efforts to assist destitute and starving per sons in Europe and Asia, but to begin also "a movement that shall prepare our Christian churches to play the v1- tai part that belongs to them in the period of reconstruction and reconcli- iation that must follow the close of the war"
 It is only through the churches, the appeal says, that the public senti- ment can be created and the sympathy be shown which will enable our na- ton to help shape alright the future policies of the world powers and lay the solid foundations of world peace through a world court" The council
 
 points out that 1t is not planning to set up a new relief organization in addition to the many already in exist ence, but "to supplement their work and impel really unselfish giving, by bringing the facts home to the hearts and consciences" of the mil lions of American church people
 Funds raised on May 2S will be sent to the treasurer of any relief commit tee which may be designated among the various organizations listed on the appeal. These include committees which are assisting people in Belgium, Northern France, Servia Poland, East Prussia. Armenia, Persia, Austria. Syria, turkey and Montenegro, and in the various prison camps in which similar work is being done by the h. ternational Young Mems Christian As sociation
 The appeal points out that some churches do not favor special appeals" but that "a crisis transcends all ordi- nary rules and even church rules" and that the churches which catch the vii sion and rise 10 meet this world chal- lenge will revitalize their spirituality"
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Luxury of Woe.

Mandy had "dished up" my onesome lunch. but still she fingered near,
 Well, Mandy, what is it 2" l asked recognizing the symptoms.
 She giggled consciously. Please, Mics Ethel, culdn' yo' lend me a par red stockins?"
 Red stockings, Mandy? Are you going to a party?"
 She became impressively solemn at once. "Oh, no, miss. Ans gwine to a fun al"
 But Mandy red stockings at fu- neral! Everybody always wears black at fuperals"
 "Yes'm. An knows, Miss" she hes itated-"but, yo' see, An, expects to prcstrate mahself on de grave. New York Evening Post.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
TRY DARKENlNG YOUR GRAY
 HAIR WITHOUT DYES

Shampoo your hair and scalp each morning for about a week with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. If your hair is gray, streaked with gray. prematurely gray or faded, brittle, thin or falling, all your hair will then be beautifully darkened and to such a natural, even dark shade no one would suspect that you had applied Q-Ban. Q-Ban is no dye, perfectly harmless, but makes all your hair soft. fluffy. thick, with that lustrous dark simmer which makes your hair so fascinating. Big bottle sent prepaid or sold by druggists for soc. Address QB Ban Laboratories, Mem- phis, Tenn.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new to housewives something they have wanted all their lives but never could get before. It makes 1t pos sible to do the heaviest, hardest washing in less than one-haf the time it took by old methods, and 1t eliminates all rubbing and mus cular effort. No washing machine is needed. Nothing but this simple little preparation, which Is absolutely harmless to the finest abres- white, colored or woolen. It makes the hardest task of the week a pleasant pastime- delightful occupation. You will be de- lighted at the clean, spotless, snow-white clothes that come out of the rinsing water; and all without any effort on your part. The Magic Washing Stick does h al-and remember, without injury to the most delicate goods, colored white, woolens, blankets, lace cur tains, etc. Contains no acids, no alkalies, no poisonous ingredients to make its ufs dan gerous. IS washlngs 25 cents
 Sold by all Druggists and Grocers every where If yours doesn't handle it, show him this ad-he'll get it for you. Or send 25c in stamps to A. B. RICHARDS CO.,. Sherman. TeIas
 Arkansas Distributors
 husSETI FARRELL GRO CO.,. Little Rock, Arkansas-Adv
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
MEAl-TiME CONSCIENCE. What Do the Children Drink7

There are times when mother or father feeds the youngsters something that they know children should not have. Perhaps it is some rich dessert but more often it is tea or coffee.
 It is better to have some delicious, hot food-drink that you can take your- self and feed to your children, con- scious that it will help and strength en, but never hurt them.
 A Yorkstate lady says: q used coffee many years in spite of the con- viction that it injured my nervous sys- tenn and produced my nervous head aches. While visiting a friend I was served with Postum and determined to get a package and try it myself. The result was all that could be de- sired-a delicious, finely favored, rich ly colored beverage. Since I quit cof- fee, Postum has worked wonders for me.
 My husband, who had suffered from kidney trouble when drinking coffee, quit the coffee and took up Postum with me and since drinking Postum he has felt stronger and better, with no indication of kidney trouble.
 You may be sure I find it a great comfort to have a warm drink at meals that can give my children, with clear conscience that it will help and not hurt them as coffee or tea would"
 Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
 Postum comes in two forms:
 Postum cereal-the original form must be we'll boiled. 15c and 25c pkgs.
 instant Postum-a soluble powder dissolves quickly in a cup of hot wa ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly BOG and soc tins.
 Both forms are equally delicious and cost about the same per cup.
 There's a Reason" for Postum.
 -sold by Grocers.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
COULD NOT
 STRAICHTEN UP Had to Go All Humped Over and Suffered Great Pain in
 Sides and Back.

Sulphur Springs, Va.-Mrs. J. M. Sprinkle, of this place, writes: About two years ago this coming spring, got into awfully bad health. Had been married only short time, and my health was not so good after my mar riage as it had been before, and kept getting worse all the time. I was go- ing down hill in health, could only drag around. My friends recommended that try Cardui. tried various reme- dies which did me no good simply moped all the time and felt sick all over... So l began using Cardui and in a short time I was greatly i'm proved; after the use of one bottle was able to do my work.
 Before starting it, I couldn't straighten up to save me; had to go when I went all bumped over, suffered great pains in the abdomen, sides and back worse than anywhere After the use of one bottle, I had no more pain at all .. It is also fine tonic The cure has been permanent, and have had no trouble since, neither had to have a doctor or take any medicine since. It built me up in health and strength"
 If you suffer from any of the ail- ments so common to women try Cardui, the womans tonic. For sale by all druggists. Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Seek to Invest.

Inquiries received by John H. Page, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, indicate that consider able outside capital is seeking invest ment fn Arkansas. One concern wrote that it will invest between S200,00 and $250.000 in unimproved lands, land. A Chicago man wrote that he wished to buy 5000 acres of cut-over or prairie land for grazing purposes: An Eastern colonization company is seeking from 50000 to 100000 acres of cut-over land for colonization pur- poses.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
NO PROVISION MADE BY LAST LEGISLATURE FOR SUPREME
 COURT FIGHT.
TAX SALE IS SET ASIDE
Court Browns On Improvement Dis trict Officials Bidding in Property Nine-Year Controversy Over Bale
 of Cotton Is Ended.
Little Rock


 According to decision handed down by the supreme court, the last legislature made no provision in the nuisance act for the collection of fees by prosecuting attorneys for car rying such cases to the supreme court, and denied I. s. Simmons of Fort Smith S2O fee for carrying case through the higher tribunal.
 The supreme court, in a decision in a Texarkana case, reversed a deci- sion of the Miller Chancery Court, holding valid sales of delinquent tax property in improvement district No. 10 of Texarkana to John F. Simms, at torney for the districts board, and in, structed the lower court to grant de- cision in compliance with the com plaint, asking that the statutory case be set aside and title to the property be quieted.
 The decision deprecates the prac- tice of officials of improvement dis tricts bidding in property sold for taxes.
 The court said that for members of boards of improvement or employees of such boards to buy in property sold for taxes might cause their interests as individuals to conflict with their in terests as officials.
 After a litigation extending over nine years over bale of cotton the Supreme Court practically ended the controversy It was the second appeal to the Supreme Court in the lawsuit instituted by Joe Norman, a farmer Of Greene County. against Bertig Bros, Paragould merchants. The Supreme Court held that the lower court was correct in directing the jury to return a verdict in favor of the defendants.
 It was alleged that the bale of cot ton was placed on a cotton platform at Paragould for shipment by Bertig Bros. Later it was contended orders were received by Bertig Bros not to ship the cotton; that it had been turned over to the B. w Clark Gro Cer Company. Later, when a Cotton Belt agent planned to make out a bill of lading for the cotton, no such bale was found.
 Failing to get satisfaction from Der tig Bros. or the grocery company or the Cotton Belt, suit was filed by Nor man. He obtained judgment in the lower court, but an appeal to the Su- preme Court sent the case back for q new trial because of technical errors. It dragged through one term of court after another until few months ago. when it again was tried in the lower court, Norman losing.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Doctor Deprived of License.

Although Dr. P. D. Whitehead of England was pardoned by Gov. George w. Hays before he had served any of his two-year sentence for alleged per formance of criminal operation, Dr. Whiteheads license was revoked by the State Allopathic Board, which met in the House chamber of the new state capitol. Dr. Whitehead was tried at Lonoke during the February term of court and was pardoned April 7.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

San Juan. Porto Rico-Eighty- cases of smallpox have been reported in the island during the last week, the first cases since 1911. The Depart ment of Sanitation plans to vaccinate every one of the 100000 inhabitants of the island.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Can't Trapsrer Auto license

State Highway Commissioner Owen said that a certain official in Little Rock has been instructing car owners that they can transfer the license tag from an old car to new one. This practice is in violation of the law and violators on conviction are subject to a fine not to exceed $25.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

straighten you right up and make you feel fine and vigorous by morning 1 want you to go back to the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of calomel be- cause it is real liver medicine; entire. ly vegetable, therefore it cannot sali- vate or make you sick.
 guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug. gish liver to work and clean your bow els of that sour bile and constipated waste which is clogging your system and making you feel miserable. guar antee that bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone will keep your entire family feel ing fine for months. Give it to your children. It is harmless; doesn't gripe and they like it's pleasant taste.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
The Front Row.

The British army has raised it's age limit to forty-five years, said H. E. Gresham, the British consul at Cleveland. The age limit originally was thirty-eight
 The army isn't so exclusive, either, as to age or as to physique as it was at first
 "A stacker in Manchester tried to get exempted the other day.
 five got such poor eyesight,' he said, 'I cant see any distance at all
 "'Oh, that'll be all right said the surgeon. You'll have an excellent view. We'll give you a trench in the very front line"
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfigure b>
 Using Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the Ointment to soothe and heal. Rashes. eczemas. pimples. dandruff and sore hands yield to treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment Relief is immedi- ate and healment, in most cases, com plete. speedy and permanent.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Governor Goethals to Retire.

Washing ngton.-Secretary Baker said he had no advices to confirm reports that Governor Goethals plans to re- sign June 1. General Goethals, how ever, has tacit agreement with the War Department that he shall retire when the removal of the canal slides are completed. He postponed his re- tirement when the slides occurred last fall.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Phone Girls Get Raise.

Increases of S2.50, making the wages of five telephone operators at Harrison S32.50 per month each, were granted by the Minimum Wage Com. mission, after a conference with R. H. Emory, manager of the Boone Coun- ty Telephone Company and Troy Pace. representing the operators, at the office of Labor Commissioner J. c. Clary.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
SaIazar Will Surrender.

Fl Paso.-Jose Ynez Salazar, for mer Huerta general, who was reported attempting to organize a revolt in to a message received by General Ga vira at Juarez from Col. Nieto Ma cias at .Savinal. Colonel Macias said that Salazar asked what terms would be given him.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Return From Jonesboro.

Guy B Tucker of the State Highway Commission and w, s. Stahl, assistant engineer of the department. returned from Jonesboro, where they attended a meeting of government farm demon strators of the northeast district, and where MT Stahl gave a demonstration in road building.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Sell State Cotton Crop.

Nine hundred and fifty bales of cotton, sold to the P. P. Byrd Cotton Company of Little Rock at 13 cents per pound, netted the Penitentiary Commission approximately $61, ,OOO Tor the crop from the Cummins farm.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Ask For Road Survey.

Petition for a road survey by an en- gineer of the Department of State Lands, Highways and Improvements was received at the office of Highway Commissioner w. B. Owen from New, port. The proposed road would run from Newport through Union, Jeffer- son, Village and Grubbs townships, about 16 or IS miles. County Judge w. D. McLain requested the survey.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
New Primary Law Ready.

Immediate circulation of petitions to initiate the new primary election bill will be started throughout Arkansas, Final arrangements were completed and copies of the printed petitions bearing the full text Of the CIV bill are ready for forwarding to various counties.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
BONDS LIVER PILLS
 ARE THE BEST

They are made especially for Head aches, Biliousness, Constipation, Dig ziness, Indigestion, Torpid Liver and all ailments due to an inactive Liver or Bowels. One pill is the dose Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Company Changes Name.

Notice of the change of name Of the Baptist International Life Insurance Company to the International Savings and Life Insurance Company was filed at the omce of the secretary of state. T. L. Adkins of Little Rock is presi- dent of the company.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
New Bank Chartered.

The Arkansas State Bank at Ash down, Little River county, has been granted charter by the State Bank ing Department. Tho capital stock is $25,)00. Officers are: ]. M. Johnson. president; E. c. Payne, cashier; J. Miller Johnson, assistant cashier.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Plan 1,O21 Miles of Road.

Since last December the State High ways Department has prepared plans and estimates for 1.021 miles of road, according to Hugh B. Carter, state highway engineer. Most of the plans were for permanent roads of gravel, macadam and concrete.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Neuro Normal Courses.

Circulars urging negro school teachers to attend summer normals at Hope, Camden and Marianna, begin ming May %, and at Pine Bluff and Dermott beginning June ,, are being sent from the State Department of Public Instruction by Leo M. Favror, state agent of rural schools for ne- groes.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
To Pay Dividends.

State Bank Commissioner John M. Davis announced that another 10 per cent dividend will be paid May "A to depositors of the defunct Citizens Bank of Prescott. Depositors prev iously have received dividends totaling o5 per cent. The total deposits in the bank when it failed amounted to ap- proximately $50,000.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
How Was He Punished? |?

Washington. Secretary Lansing announced that he had asked Ambas- sador Gerard at Berlin to ascertain the nature of the punishment imposed by the government on the commander of the submarine which sunk the steamer Sussex.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Major Is a Candidate.

Jacksonville. Fla.-Gcv Elliott w. Major of Missouri will oppose Vice President Thomas R. Marshall for Florida's endorsement for vice presi- dent at the St. Louis convention. His name has been filed in the office of the secretary of state.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Natives Ate Earnacles.

Berkeley. Cal.-That the barnacle once had food value was established by the discovery announced here of remnants of ancient villages on Santa Cruz Island.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

Officers in nearly every company of the Second regiment of the Arkansas National Guard attended a conference at Fort Smith with Col. Henry Stroup of Paris to discuss matters relating to the preparedness and efficiency of the regiment in the event it is called out for duty on the Mexican border.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Exploslon Kills Five.

New York.--Five worimen were killed in the explosion in the plant of the Atlas Powder Company at the end of Lake Hojatcong.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Eoulpment to Border.

Columbus, N. M.-Aeroplane ma chine guns and bomb dropping de- vices arrived here for the use of the First Aero Squadron.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful head of hair. If yours is streaked with gray, or Is harsh and stiff, you can re- store it to it's former beauty and lus- ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress ing. Price S1.00.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Metal Workers Strike.

New York-Between 4,000 and B. 900 inside industrial iron and bronze workers struck for higher wages and fewer hours.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Incorporation Matters.

The Kempner Land and Improve ment Company of Hot Springs filed a certificate showing that it had sur rcaaared it's charter
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

As long as it is only talk, let the other fellow have his way. Why should you care?
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Perhaps a little eXaggeration mixed with your talk would make it more in- teresting
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Always proud to show white clothes. Red Cross Ball Blue does make them white. All grocers. Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

WHY HAVE CHiLLS AND FEVER?
 Plantation" Chill Tonic Is guaran- teed and will do the work in a week. Your money cheerfully refunded by dealers if it fails after giving 1t a proper trial Price 50c.--Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Weak, Fainty Heart, and Hyaterles
 can be rectiied by taking "Renovine' heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and $I Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Some men who run for office ought to be made to run the gantlet.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Don't expect anyone to give you a
 medal for being meddler
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Being on the right side in politics means being on the inside.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

A statesman is politician who gets reelected
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
NkanSas UTsfI1ut6TS HusksTI -ARRell GRO CO.,. Little Rock, hksnsas-Adv

If our neighbors would mind their own business we would be more apt to mind ours.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

A petition asking the Conway Chan cery Court to annul the marriage of Addie Pruitt to George F. Doss. was filed by c. F. Pruett, father of the girl. The petition declares the girl was under the age of IA. Doss is fl April 29.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

gar is usually slow when it comes to paying his bills.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
important to Mothers

Some women have a mania for col lectiug marriage certificates.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Dec l7th, 1915. Golden City, Mo, Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents to Dr Kilmer X O., Binghamton, N Y, for sample size bot. tie. It will convince anyone. You will also receive booklet of valuable infor- nation telling about the kidneys and blad- der. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Some mems idea of good luck is to owe more than they can INy.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

It's good thing to have a temper l you know how to handle it.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19
Druggist Recommends
 Fine Kidney Medicine

We have been selling pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Ro for the past seven years and during that time we have never heard a complaint All of our customers speak in the highest terms of the results obtain ed from its use and all are well pleased with it as kidney. liver and bladder medicine We think it is fine remedy and we sell lseat quantity of it.
 Very truly yours,
 F. E. HARRAH X SON,
 DruugiS+s
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Many trains of thought miss connec. tion.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Energy Whorton of Russellville, who has worked in sawmills for 30 years, never had an accident until a few days ago when his left hand came in contact with a whirlina saw and he lost two fingers.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Ben F. Greer. county agent, reports that S60,000 will be spent in and around Eureka Springs this summer in the construction of an automobile road This road will be of great value to all parts of the county.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Instructions to several prosecuting attorneys were sent by Labor Commis, sionsr J. c. Clary urging the prosecu. tors to open cases against certain em, ployers for violations either of the child labor law or of the minimum wage and maximum hour law.
The Spectator., 1916-05-19

Each of the three banks of Hope has agreed to finance 25 boys who will join the pig club and raise thorough bred pig. The boys will pay off their notes when they have realized the money from the increase of their pigs.