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The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
TWO PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITIES MERIT
 SPECIAL MENTION
Fifty-F our Pound Ham Placed on Exhibit at Grand Prai-
 Tie Meeting.

Referring to the farmers meetings recently held in this county, The Spectator is pleas ed to publish the following con- munication from County Agent I'M. Williams in which he makes special mention of two of the points at which he presided over the meetings. The letter fol- lows:
 'I wish to make special men, tion of two communities in which farmers institutes were held the past week.
 At Grand Prairie some of the progressive farmers and their good wives arranged an exhibit that would have been a credit at any county fair. Among some was a ham which weighed 54 pounds. People came three and four miles. Messrs. Rice and Graham came down from Anice.
 Hon. Lee c. King presided at the meeting. Many interest ing and instructive talks were made during the day.
 A Rural Betterment Con- mittee was appointed to arrange programs and to stir up more interest in neighborly affairs.
 At the Bedding meeting Mir. w. R. James made a splendid and appropriate talk in which, in behalf of the Bedding con- munity, he welcomed the speak CTS.
 Some very fine corn and pea nuts were on exhibition.
 Dinner was served on the ground and many came to spend the day.
 "A great deal of interest was taken in live stock, poultry and canning.
 "I also wish to mention the part Mir. M. H. Sossaman took in the White Oak meeting. Mir. Sossaman brought from his home some seven or eight miles, a splendid exhibit of farm pro- ducts, his canner, and samples of canned fruit which he put up and labled on his farm this year, showing that even during an un- favorable year many things may be raised and saved for the table.
 If some of us would take as much interest in our home con- munity as Mr. Sossaman does in his, wonder what might be ac- complished!"
 T. M. Williams.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all our friends who SO kindly assisted us during the three months sick ness of our precious baby, Lloyd Gerald, age 5 months and 9 days who died August 31, 1916. We sincerely trust none of them will have their hearts so torn as ours over the loss of our only dear little darling. We also thank Brother Robertson for the con- soling words and prayer.
 Arch and Bonnie Smith.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Cuardsmen Pass Through.

Three battalions of the Third Missouri Infantry passed through Ozark Saturday enroute home from Laredo, Texas. The troops are the first of the 15, 900 order ed home last week, one troop train passed through here about l2 o'clock Saturday night. and another followed Sunday.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Commissioners Meet.

Commissioners of Accounts J. T. Valentine, of Charleston, Carl Strong, and B. M. Townsend, of Ozark, met Monday in the grand jury room of the courthouse to audit the county officials books and finances of the county. Mir. Townsend is serving in the place of Travis Reece who was ex- cused from service on the board.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Circuit Court September 18th.

The September term of the Ozark District circuit court will convene here Monday, Septem- Der 18th. There are a number of important cases to come be- fore the court at this session. Docket of the cases as set for hearing will appear in The Spec tator Tuesday.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Rivers Flow With
 Oil Following Wreck

About ten cars, mostly oil tanks loaded with gasoline, were ditched and four or five tramps who were riding the rods were more or less injured early Tuesday afternoon when an east bound through freight split a half open switch in the Denning yards. Visitors at the scene tell of rivers of gasoline which flowed from the many big tanks of that substance. None of the train men were hurt.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

MT. and Mrs. H. V. Abbott and children, of Stigler. Okla homa, motored to Ozark Sunday and spent the day with Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Conatser.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Mrs. John Wooten Dies.

The funeral of Mrs. John Wooten who recently died of re. mittent fever, was held at Red. ding Sunday, conducted by Rev. H. M. Lewis. A host of sorrow. ing friends were paesent. Mrs. Wooten was member of the Methodist church at Taft. Mir. Wooten is also reported very low with remittent fever and his re. covery is said to be doubtful.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Nazarene Church.

Regular services Sunday al Nazarene church. Sunda y school at 9:45 a. m. Preaching at II a. m and at 8 D. m. A welcome to all.
 M. G. lobe. Pastor.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Dr, A. c. Holder, who had been conducting the big tent meeting here during the past two weeks, with his family. de- parted Monday morning for Greenwood where he will begin another meeting.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Thurman Warner is acting lineman for the Home Telephone Company during the absence of Ira Hoffstetter who departed Monday for Birmingham, Ala. Ira expects to be gone several days.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Mrs. H. c. Archer and baby came down Sunday from Fort Smith to join her husband here who is manager of the Dyke Lumber Co. They have engag- ed rooms at Mrs. Sadie Rams- den's.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Eddie Myers, c. B. Myers and Marion Cannon went to Fort Smith Monday to see the ball game and to take in the Sebastian county fair.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

The Franklin County Medical Society held an interesting and profitable meeting at Branch Tuesday. All four of Ozark's doctors were in attendance.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Mrs. 0. E. Jennings returned Wednesday from Conway where she had been since Sunday visit ing relatives and friends.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Trade at Edgin Brothers store and get your ferriage paid with S2 or over. Goods delivered to river.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

MT. and Mrs. Frank GOsnell report the birth of 9-pOund son Wednesday night.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Misses Ellen and Elizabeth Jennings spent Monday in Fort Smith.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Miss Sydnie Mae Thompson was the guest of Miss Trix Quaile at Manitou Sunday.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Charley Stringfeld has return ed from Kansas where he had been several weeks.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Republican Nominee at Alix.

The Republican nominee for governor. Wallace Townsend. of Little Rock. was the principal speaker at the Labor Day cele- bration held at Alix Monday. It is said that more than two thousand people were present. There were other speakers dur ing the day.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Equalization Board to Meet.

The County Equalization Board will meet in Ozark next Monday according to announcement this week. The board is composed of John Branch, Tho mas Hub bard and A. H. Wisdom.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Eugene Hail sells School Books for cash, nothing charged.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09
Teachers Examination.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examina- tion at Ozark Thursday and Fri day, September 2l and 2, 1916. to ascertain the professional qualifications of those desiring to teach in the public schools of Franklin county.
 J. J. Partain, County Examiner.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-09

Miss Winifred Moore is spend. ing the week in Mulberry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
MONEY GIVEN WAITE. .UNDERTAKER FOUND. BURIED UNDER TREE
Bills Total S7S00 Instead of 5000 as Stated-Accused Dentist Declares He
 Is Not Insane

New York, March 31.-Buried under a. tree at the extreme tip of Long Island, detective late today found a roll of bills which Eugene Oliver Kane, the em- palmer, asserted was forced upon him by Dr. Arthur Warren Waite in an effort to induce him to swear there was arsenic in the embalming fluid used on the body of Waite's father-in-law John E. Peck of Grand Rapids, for whose murder the young dentist was indicted today The roll, which Waite told District Attorney Edward Swann contained 5000 totaled only $7s00 when found by the detective. Kane said he never counted the money and, therefore, did not know whether Waite's count was accurate.
 Detective John Cuniffe, accompanied by Kane, early today went to Orient Point Long Island, where Kane told the dis trict attorney he had buried the money Kane led the way to a grove. One of the trees was conspicuously tall and un- der it was buried a roll of bills.
 According to the story told by Waite he also gave Kane check for $s4OO which Kane admitted having. accepted. This check has not yet been located.
 District Attorney Swann said tonight that Waite, who is a prisoner at Bellevue hospital, recovering from the effects Of drugs taken just before his arrest, will be arraigned Monday on the indictment which charges him with murder in the first degree.
 When told by his attorney, Walter Deul, that he had been indicted, Waite exclaim- ed That's what I expected.'
 Deul said that when he suggested an insanity defense Waite declared: .T am just as sane as you are. You can't help me in that way. I'm not afraid of the electric chair''
 Miss Cozella Corbett formerly of Grand Rapids, but now living here. denied to District Attorney Swann today that she had written a letter to Dr. Charles H. Bull of Grand Rapids, declaring in it that Waite had said to her son after his marriage to Miss Peck: Don't worryi We will soon be spending Pecks money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
DOUGLAS AGAIN UNEASY

Douglas, Ariz., March 31.-Activity in Mexican troop movements northward to- ward the Arizona border has revived un- easiness here.
 This morning 400 infantry left Agua Prieta, marching westward on the road to Naco The detachment of 1000 cavalry, which arrived in Agua Prieta last night had disappeared today. It was reported currently that they had gone to Cabul- Iona during the night.
 Mexican sources now report the entire force in the Moctezuma-Cumpas and Nacozari district to be approximately 5000. From the same source comes the report that 5000 or more are scattered from Cabullona, IS miles south of here eastward in touch with the Cabullona Creek and Cenizas Springs camping places, that a consolidation of these forces is being effected within short marching distance of each other
 Mexican army officers coming from the south, in conversation with American personal friends, are said to be asking for information as to what has occurred between the two governments. They say there has been an air of mystery in their movement north.
 They speak also of another peculiar cir constance, that they are expected con- sanity to give out information minimizing, instead of exaggerating their numbers, equipment, etc., as previously has been the custom.
 Mexican officers in conversations with American friends are quoted as placing the entire consolidation now being ef- fected at 12,00O men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
FLOWERS NAMED ID
 SUCCEED ROGERS
Latter Resigns as President of Board of Convict
 Inspectors

Montgomery, March 3l.-(Special. )-Gov- ernor Henderson this afternoon appointed Brooks Flowers of Montgomery as presi- dent of the state board of convict in- spectors to succeed P. J. Rogers of Bir- mingham, who resigned March 21.
 The resignation of MT. Rogers created a sensation in political circles here. He assigned no reason for his retirement. but it is believed that the exoneration Of Warden R. L. Johnson of Wetumpka, from whom Henry East Lauderdale con- vict, escaped several weeks ago on a Louisville and Nashville passenger train in Tennessee, furnishes the principal req son,
 MT. Rogers. to The Age-Herald corre- spondent, declared that his principal pur- pose in resigning was that he might re- turn to his family in Birmingham. He declined to discuss other motives. MT. Flowers, who succeeds President Rogers, is one of the best known business men of this section of the state. His appoint ment as president of the board of con- vict inspectors is the second honor he has received from Governor Henderson, since he was named a member of the governors staff at the beginning of the present administration.
 MT. Rogers of the state board Of convict inspectors, resigned because of differences between him and the asso- ciate members of the board growing out of the exoneration of Warden R. Lee Johnson of Wetumpka, is the opinion of state officials.
 According to reports, President Rog- CTS and his associates, Dr. R. A. Smith and J. M. Kyser, were unable to agree as to the proper course to pursue with reference to Warden Johnson in their investigation of the escape of Henry East.
 It is known that Warden Johnson, in filing his expense account for his trip to Indiana to take charge of East added an item of $30 which East took from his pocket on making his es- cape. President Rogers is said to have stricken this item from the account.
 Whether or not President Rogers re- signed as result of differences be- tween himself and his associates on the board cannot be ascertained. Pres ident Rogers in talking to The Age Herald correspondent tonight did not deny the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
FORMAL OPENING OF NEW SKATING RINK
 TO BE HELD TONIGHT
Manager Edmondson Invites the Pub lie to Visit Hippodrome and "Get Skate On'-Memoli's Band to
 Give Concert

Everything is is readiness for the formal opening tonight of the Hippo drome, the new roller skating rink, To- cated on Third avenue in the building formerly occupied by the Orpheum theatre. Manager Edmondson states that all the skates have arrived and that they have been "oiled up' and are ready for the rush of patrons that is expected tonight. The doors will be open promptly at 7:3O o'clock, the opening being preceded by an open air concert by Memoli's band, who will also render selections throughout the evening.
 Manager Edmondson states the floor of the rink is unsurpassed in the coun- try for it's smoothness and that the skates are the best on the market. He says the rink is provided with every modern convenience and that the com fort of the patrons has been given every consideration. Come down and get skate on.'' said MT. Edmondson, "and I am sure you will enjoy it..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
FRENCH FIRST LINE TRENCHES STORMED
 BUT GERMANS CAN'T
 RETAIN THEIR GRIP
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ttOntInueu IEOm GdRe oheJ
 too, they were unsuccessful, Paris de- clares.
 Paris reports the failure of a German infantry attack against the French to the south of the Somme river near Dom- pierre, the smelling by the French of German troops on the march in the Argonne forest and district of Apre- mont. Violent artillery duels have been in progress between the Belgians and the Germans in the region of Dixmude
 QUIETER IN RUSSIA
 There has been a noticeable decrease in the infantry fighting on the Russian front, probably owing to the soggy ground in the spring thaw. The artillery of both sides, however, has been carry ing on bombardments at various points weather is also hampering the fighting between the Austrians and Italians.
 The American ambassador in Berlin has asked the government whether Ger man submarine torpedoed the steamers Sussex, Englishman and Manchester En- gineer. President Wilson and his cabi- net have again discussed the situation arising from the sinking of the English man and Manchester Engineer and the injury to the steamer Sussex, all of which had Americans aboard when the explosion occurred, but the American government will take no determined ac- tion in the premise pending the receipt of conclusive proof that a submarine or submarines were responsible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
Hoarseness and Sore Throat Overcome
 by a Pine Tar-H Honey Garg1e The ansepc and healing qualities loosen the Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is protective and soothns

soothing qualities.
 You can depend upon this remedy for all throat difficulties, where colds, difficult breathing, infamma- tion and hoarseness are involved. Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey taken at the beginning is likely to keep away complications of more serious troubles bordering on influenza. Price 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
COUNTY TEACHERS
 TO ELECT OFFICERS
Teachers Association Will Meet at the High School in Annual Session.
 Fine Programme Arranged

The annual meeting and election of of ficers of the Jefferson County Teachers association will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock. at the Central High school Among the features will be an address by Dr. Hendricks of Howard college A large attendance is expected. The fol- lowing programme will be rendered:
 Musc-Mr. and Mrs. w. N Sharpe
 Roll call by districts.
 Address-Dr J. A. Hendricks of How ard college.
 Live Stock,' H. l.. Brown, county demonstration agent.
 Election of officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
"Fool' Session Tonight

The Concorda' Beneficial society will hold a Fool session tonight at the Concordia hall. commencing at o'clock. The committee has arranged pleasing programme which will include music and dancing An orchestra. under direction Of Prof. Frank Harms. will furnish music for the dancers. A general good time is assured all who attend. The committee on arrangements will also provide amuse- ments appropriate for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
IS HER HUSBAND

Goldsboro, N. C., March 31.-Mrs. Rosa. Schiller of Goldsboro, wife of Ernest Schiller, believes her husband is the man who played pirate on the Matoppo, she said tonight.
 Ernest Schiller, 26 years old, and of German percentage, lived here working as plumber until four months ago, Mrs. Schiller said. They went to Baltimore and later Schiller proceeded to New York and Mrs Schiller returned here, since which time she has heard nothing from him.
 The Schillers were married five years ago in England, according to Mrs. Schil- Ter. but neither have been in that coun- try again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01

When the voice goes back on you when the throat is irritated-when you feel the necessity for quick re- lief in order to use the vocal cords properly-try Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey as gargle.
 Speakers, singers and public work CTS will find the effect of the pine tar invigorating and antiseptic. The honey is readily recognized for it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
Auto Recovered

The two-passenger Oakland automobile of J. E. Chandler 1909 St. Charles street, which was stolen Thursday night, was re- covered Yesterday morning by Motorcycle Scout Eddie Burgess The five-passen- ger Ford automobile of Curley Hewitt, 726 Tuscaloosa avenue. West End, which was stolen Wednesday night, was recov- cred yesterday morning by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
GERMAN ANSWER TO GERARD'S INQUIRY
 WILL BE DELAYED
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ceived A press dispatch from Berlin announcing that Ambassador Gerard had to the Berlin foreign office an inquiry as to whether German subma- rine had attacked the Sussex or the Brit ish horse ship Englishman. was read with interest in official circles.
 The statement in the dispatch that the reply might be delayed bore out the opin- ion of officials that all the German sub marines on cruises at the time Of the disasters had not reported.
 It was said at the state department that no dispatches of importance regarding any of the cases under investigation had been received during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
WASHINGTON THINKS END OF EXPEDITION
 IN SIGHT AS RESULT
 OF DODD'S EXPLOIT
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prehension on the American side by showing the rapidity and effectiveness with which our army acts and among the Mexican people it will show the singleness of our purpose and discour- age other bandits from sympathetic demonstra tions
 This comes as a very adequate an swer to those who feared that it would be a long and painful pursuit before we overlook the marauders and gives strong ground to the hope that the entire object of the expedition can be speedily accomplished"
 PRAISE FOR DODD
 Unstinted praise was given in all quarters to Colonel Dodd, the veteran cavalry officer, who rode with his com- mand continuously for IT hours, cov- cred 55 miles and then engaged in a five-hour fight. Colonel Dodd is GA years of age and has been in the sad dle practically ever since the troops were ordered to the border. He will re- tire on account of age next July. Ap- pointed to the military academy from Pennsylvania, he graduated in 1876. He commanded the Third cavalry during the Apache outbreak in Arizona, fought during the Indian campaign in Okla homa, in the Chicago riots in 1894 and dlStlnSulSneu nlmSelI during the span ish-American war, participating in the battle of San Juan and in many fights in the Philippines. He is declared to have been the first to suggest the now famous monkey drill" of cavalry training.
 For sometime Colonel Dodd had charge of recruiting at Columbus Bar racks, Ohio, and is credited by Adiu- tant General Mccain with having done much to reduce army assertions, al- though a strict disciplinarian. Among the West Point classmates of Colonel Dodd were Colonel Slocum, command ing the Thirteenth cavalry, which was raided by Villa at Columbus, N. M., and who is with the United States ex- petition. Inspector General Garling- ton, another classmate. said tonight Dodd was celebrated in the army for fearlessness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
BOUGHT LAND FOR IS CENTS
 AN ACRE AND SOLDIT FOR S5

Lyman's narrative went back to 1901 when he was member of the New York stock exchange. At that time he was engaged in promoting enterprises in New York and London and never had been in trouble with the postal authorities, he said. After that he changed his residence so frequently, he declared, it was difficult for him to recall just where he had been.
 About 1906 Lyman was engaged Tn the manufacture of scientific glass ware instruments" in Philadelphia, aft CT which he came to New York and took up real estate promotion. Later he went to Cuba and from there to Pan anna where he organized the Panama Development company.
 Lyman's field of activities for the past few years he testified, has eX- tended over the eastern states, Eng land and Switzerland The names he used he said, included "John G. Lori mer.' John G. Sterling "Orville A. Roberts" Charles A. Wills" Charles A. Curtis" and John H. Putnam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
New Taxation Measures

London, March A.-It Is understood that several new sources of revenue will be tapped by Chancellor McKenna in the budget to be introduced in the House of Commons Tuesday The chancellor has made a thorough study of a method for reaching incomes below the present mini mum limit and it is believed the sliper- tax on big incomes may be increased Theatre receipts and advertisements of all kinds also may be taxed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01
TROOPS NOT KNOWN

The war department was not advised officially tonight regarding the troops in Colonel Dodd's command, although the Seventh and Tenth cavalry were understood to be the nucleus of the column picked for the raid The Seventh cavalry is famous as the regi- ment which was wiped out in the Gus ter massacre, and cut to pieces in the Wounded Knee affair in 1891, the last of the big Indian fights. The Tenth is a negro organization.
 That the Villa prisoners taken and the Carranza soldiers released by Col onel Dodds victory might aid General Pershing in trapping Villa was gem erally believed among army officers State department officials were hope full tonight that there would be little further delay in concluding negotiation of the protocol providing for general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-01

Hill Ferguson of Birmingham, vice president of the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company, was elected secretary of the National Association of Real Es- tate exchanges at the meeting in New Orleans. News to this effect was re- celved in Birmingham yesterday. MT. Ferguson is one of the best known real estate men in the south and has been prominent in all matters looking toward the development of Birmingham and the district for a number of years.