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The Nevada County picayune., 1916-07-27
J. s. ACQUIRE
 THE DANISH INDIES
Only Few Details Remain to Complete Long-Cherished
 Plan

Only arranging a few minor de- tails remains to complete negot- iations of treaty between the United States and Denmark providing for purchase of the Danish West Indies for $25, 900, 900.
 This morning it was believed the treaty would be signed dur ing the day. Tonight it was suggested the signing might a. wait the return of Secretary Lansing from vacation early in August.
 Provisions Of the agreement are withheld because publicity at this time might place the ne- gotiators at disadvantage. Officials were displeased that re- ports of the negotiations were circulated in last nights press dispatches. Their chief concern is that some third nation may bring pressure to defeat the pro- ject.
 The treaty is said to be simi- lar to one negotiated in 1902 by the two governments which lap sed when the Danish Parliament failed to ratify it after the United States Senate had acted favorab- y. The islands are the groop lies east of Port Rico. They are regarded as of the great strate- gic military value. They include St. CroiX, St. Thomas and St. John.
 The United States will relinq. lish undefined America claims through right of discovery in Greenland, a Danish colony. The treaty of 1902 provided that the islands shall not be tran. sferred until their inhabitants had voted approval. It is pre- sumed the present treaty bears such a provision, but the possi- bility of an unfavorable vote by the islanders is considered re. mote.
 It is believed the Danish Par Iiament will not again defeat ra- titication, although Denmark, hemmed in among the great Eur opean powers, some of which have desired the Danish Indies, might feel strongly any pressure ner neighbors brought to bear to prevent the sale. Failure of the 1902 treaty was attributed to German influences.
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-07-27
4 SPLENDID TALK
 BY BISHOP N'COY

Last Sunday night the Method ist church of this city was filled with listeners to a most splendid talk by Bishop Mccoy of Birm- ingham Alabama. The Bishop with Rev. J, M. Workman, pres ident of Henderson Brown Col lege of Philadelphia were here inbehalf of the $200O.000.00 cam paign for that institution.
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at any election without the ne- cessity of constitutional con- vention and these amendments must be published in every coun- ty ninety days prior to election thus giving the people full oppor- tunity to become familiar with them, in fact many of these amendments will be discussed for a year or more before they are voted upon.
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You can talk about your cheap postal rates but l have seen 150 pounds go for one stamp. Cheap 1 should say it was. ;"
 Where did you see that?"
 This morning. My wife was angry, she stamped once and 1 got out. "
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-07-27
BLUFF CITY PICNIC

There will be a picnic at Bluff City on Saturday. August 5th. under the auspices of the Wood men of the World. Everybody invited to come and bring a bas- ket fuli of something good to eat
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NOTICE

Any one owing me a Doctor Bill will please settle with my wife and she will receipt you. The same will be very much ap- preciated.
 Dr. J. c. Tompkins.
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"Henpeck has improved wond- erfully since his marriage"
 She: Well no wonder; his wife gives him a piece of her mind every day."
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Customer: Are you sure this article will cure my rheuma- tism?"
 Clerk: 'Oh, yes; all of the doctors refuse to reccomend it.. l"
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Does Blinks think very much of his baby?"
 Flossie: "l guess so, he look ed as if he'd eat it when 1t cried"
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SALE NOTICE.

l have for sale, some fine jer, sey heifers and milk cows.
 Nelson Garner,
 Prescott, Ark
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
Proclamstlons issued.

Denciency proclamations providing TOT paying expenses of the State Game ana Fish Commission and for inspec. ton of cotton seed meal and other 1eed were filed with the secretary of state by Governor Hays. The procla- nations were dated July 6.
 For the expense of ..ae Game Com, mission until the next Legislature conyenes, the governor authorized the issuance of vouchers for $12,900 on the Game Protection fund to pay the sal. arcs of wardens employed by the commission and other necessary ex. penses. The Legislature will be asked 10 appropriate to pay the vouchers.
 To pay the salaries and expenses of four inspectors for the State Depart ment of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture until the Legislature meets, the governor authorized the IS. suance of vouchers totaling $15,00O on the fertilizer fund. No appropria. ton for feed and fertilizer inspection was made by the last Legislature. The proclamation provides that the inspec- tors shall not receive more than $1ea per month and expenses. There is $24,000 in the fertilizer fund
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Governor Pardons.

John Warner, Little Rock youth, ar rested in St. Louis more than year ago for forgeries committed in Little Rock, and sentenced in June, 1915, to 10 years for forgery, was one of three convicts pardoned by Governor Hays
 The others were Ben R. Richardson of Sebastian county, sentenced in Jan uary, 1915, to two years for second de- gree murder, and Lee Sanders of Phil lips county, sentenced in October, 1915, to one year for assault with in- tent to kill.
 Jim Blankenship of Conway county, sentenced last March to one year for receiving stolen property, and J. D. Whaley of Lafayette county, sentenced last February to two years for utter ing.
 John Collins of Lee county, who was sentenced April 25, 1912, to serve z1 years in the penitentiary for murder in the second degree. Governor Hays also pardoned Jim Burkett of Pulaski county, sentenced to two years for perjury January 26, 1916 James Nc Connell of Logan county, fined $50 for the illegal sale of cider last January, was relieved of paying the fine.
 Burkett's case followed the trial of Buck Fisher, Ashley Ward and Andrew Homles, who were sentenced to the penitentiary for life for the killing of Agus Medley, aged negro, near Wrightsville. Burkett testified in an effort to prove an alibi for the three. He pleaded guilty to the charge of perjury.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
ARKANSAS BREEDERS
 FORM ASSOCIATION
THOSE INTERESTED ..l RAISING OF PURE BRED ANGUS CATTLE
 MEET AT JoNEsBoRo.
OFFICERS WERE ELECTED
Fund Raised For Purchase of Nucleus For Herd to Be Presented to the First District Agricultural High
 School of Jonesboro.

Jonesboro.- The Arkansas Angus Breeders As sociation was organized at Jonesboro, there being present about 100 men who are breeders, and those interested in the raising of pure bred Angus cattle.
 The following officers were chosen: President, E. Daulton, Pocahontas; vice president. w. L. Banks, Smith dale; ecretary-treasurer, R. L. Block, Wynne; board of directors, J. L. Crockett, Clay County; W. A. Smith, Poinsett; l.. T. Andrews, Lawrence; R. B. Mcknight, Woodruff; w. B. Armstrong, Craighead; Dr. Nelligan, Jackson; H. A. Morrison, CrittenGen County; H. W. Woosley, Green.
 A committee consisting of k. L.. Block, V. C. Rays and Dr. Nelligan was named by the president to pre- pare constitution and bylaws, which were read and adopted
 A movement was placed on foot whereby a sufficient amount of money will be raised to purchase for the First District State Agricultural School of this city fine pure bred Angus bull and some heifers, w A. Judy, field representative of the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Associa. ton, being present, and agreed to give liberally to this. fund, if the president of the school so desires.
 V. c. Rays accepted the gift for the school, with thanks, stating that the state had never appropriated dollar for live stock. and it is known there is now at the institution fully S15,000 worth of fine cattle, hogs, sheep, etc.
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signed with little more than the typical attention to detail and with determination to furnish sufficient room for the comfort and convenience of fairly large-sized family.
 By the use of a dense mix of con- crete in the substructure of the house, or perhaps the use of some of the many waterproofing materials on the market, the basement of this house may be made very free from damp ness, and with the generous grade windows and suitable division into sections basement may be formed which will prove its usefulness in a great variety of ways. Furnace room, cold-storage room, laundry and work shop may all be provided with ample proportions and plenty of light for each.
 The first floor contains five rooms and a hall with attractive staircase leading to the upper floor. A large cased opening on one side of the hall leads into the living room with it's two large windows A similar opening on
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Judge ]. w. Hammack has called several good roads meetings for Gle burne County and July 20 and 21 will be the time set apart for a general road working in the county. The peo. pie of Higden and Madelin will work the Nicholson Mountain on the Hig- den Road on that date. w ! Cad berry and c. Rice Jr., will have charge of the work
 The people of Qitman, Pearson and Heber Springs will work two days and at least 150 or 200 men will work about IS miles of road. The Stacy Mountain Road will be put in first class condition.
 Allen Patchree of the Quitman dis. trict, James Bettis, Pearson district. and Joe Dial Miller district, will have charge of the work.
 The Heber Springs and Rosebud people will turn out 100 strong July 20 and 21 and work several miles Of road, which is badly needed. The work will begin at Cross Roads Church and will be i'll charge of James H. Smith, road overseer of Cleburne county.
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the outside by double door with full length panels.
 The kitchen occupies the center of the rear portion of the first floor, with rear entrance from the porch. Con- veniently near the swinging-door en- trance to the dining room is the cup board, sink and range. This arrange ment could hardly be improved to produce greater facilities for serving, a feature which should strongly con- mend itself to housewives. A very generous closet is also provided for the storage of kitchen utensils and other articles needed in this part of the house.
 Perhaps the most interesting fea- ture of the entire design is the sun parlOr leading from the kitchen and front parlor. This room, with it's seven windows, will no doubt be the most used room in the house in all kinds of weather. By replacing the sash with screens during the summer months room is provided which will furnish all the advantages of being out of doors, without the annoyance of in- sects. Since there is an entrance to the kitchen, this room provides a very pleasant hreakfast porch, a feature which will be appreciated by all who have had the opportunity to take their morning meal in the open air.
 The second floor contains three large ilafjrooy,,C n e,arryioo ,.<ox,, on1 t~o+l, room. The hall makes all of these rooms independent of one another, and the cased opening off of it into the sewing room specializes this little room as the most attractive on this floor. A feature of special convenience is the large closet space allowed to each of the bedrooms.
 Considered in its entirety this house design is one which offers a great many features not ordinarily found in- corporated in one house, and to the family needing house of this size, es- pecially if they have located in one of our smaller cities, it suggests the pos sibility of home of rare attraction.
 An item of considerable importance in the selection of house is the pos sibility of it's fitting into the general scheme of the surrounding landscape 1t is possible materially to spoil the appearance of an otherwise beautiful home by an improper selection of its surroundings. The house described here should be placed, preferably, on rather wide lot with moderate ter race in front. It will look well if set off against a background of trees and shrubs carefully placed at the rear and sides of the premises. The front porch will be set off to advantage by a bed of flowers set along the front and side. Thus surrounded by trees, shrubs, flowers and well-kept grass this home should be very attractive
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
Rules on 1oHour Day.

Teamsters employed by sawmills and timber companies may be requir' ed to work 10 hours per day in addi- ton to the time required for taking care of their teams and going to and from the place of work, under the states 10-hour labor law, according 10 an opinion given by Attorney General Wallace Davis to Commissioner of La. bor J. c. Clary. MT. Clary requested the opinion after numerous complaints had been made by lumber employees that they were required to work rom 12 to 14 hours per day, including the time required to attend to their teams and to drive to and from the stables to the place of work. More than 2,- 900 teamsters are employed by Arkan- sas lumber firms, MT. Clary said
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months, since it is possible thoroughly to air out the bedrooms without inter- fering with the heating of the other rooms.
 Aside from the several advantages which the house with two floors offers in the arrangement of the various rooms it is possible to obtain a very at tractive exterior by a suitable selec- tion of building material and color de- sign. In the entirely wooden struc- ture there is the possibility of especial ly attractive woodwork, distinctive architectural design, and novel paint ing effects. Modern masonry offers some pleasing effects, carried out in the use of a great variety of fancy stone, brick, terra cotta and other nat ural and manufactured building mate rials. By the use of colorine mate rial the stucc0 house may be made to assume an extremely desirable appear ance. Finally, by combination of several of these, a still more extensive range of exteriOrs may be produced. It would be a radical taste which could not find satisfaction in one of the pos abilities of house-exterior design.
 The perspective shown here illus trates very attractive design of large family house having for it's ex- terior combination of stucco and col ored shinr'es, which blend together
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
STATE HAPPENINGS.

head at window of the residence of a Forrest City man few night ago, the owner of the residence took a pis- tol from under his pillow and sent a bullet against the negro's head The negro was seriously but not fatally hurt. The householder explained ac- cording to the Forrest City Herald, that It was not his purpose to Kill the prowler, but merely to mark him so that he might know him the next time he saw him.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
EFFORTS ID SPEED HOSPITAL ROW FAIL REFUSE TO INTERFERE UNTIL THE WHOLE CASE IS
 REVIEWED.
SALARIES ARE WITHHELD
Judge Lee Exceeded His Authority In Sentencing Oscar Williams to Sol itary Confinement, Supreme
 Court Decides.
 Little Rock.

Little Rock The Arkansas Supreme Court ad, iourned until September IS. In the state hospital controversy the court decided not to interfere with the pres ent status of the case as left by Judge Fulk's decision, and Dr. E. P. Bledsoe will remain at the head of the instf- tuition until the case is heard by the Supreme Court in October.
 Chief Justice k. A. McCulloch, in announcing the courts action, said in the cases present status the court could take no action under the appli- cation for writ of certiorari, but that one of the judges, in vacation, if the application were made, would issue an order superseding that part of Judge Fulk's order relative to Dr. Bledsoe's S salary. Attorneys for Dr. Bledsoe la ter agreed that they would abide by the suggestion without an order.
 Joe McCown of Arkansas County unless his sentence is commuted by Governor Hays, must die in the cleo, tric chair for the murder of Joe Cor don, according to decision handed down by the Supreme Court. The de- cision of the lower court was affirmed.
 Numerous criminal cases, among them an appeal from Judge R. J. Lea insentencing Oscar Williams, a Little Rock negro, to four months solitary confinement, were decided by the court.
 Judge Lea's action in sentencing Williams to solitary confinement not only was reversed, but the court went into detail in ruling that Judge Lea had no power to enforce such an or der, and that he had acted in direct conflict with the constitution. Judge Lea was ordered to return Williams to the state penitentiary, from whence he was taken to testify in criminal case against L. B. King, proprietor of local automobile concern.
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to form an effect which will attract more than passing attention anywhere The number of possible color combina- tions between the shingles and stucco is practically unlimited.
 Furthermore the easy slope of the roof, the exposed beams with their fancy carving, the lattice work and heavy brackets and beams above the upper windows, the massive stucco pill lars on the porch, and the smaller col umns in the front windows, all con tribute to the general excellence of this exterior design. The unusual fea- lures give a distinction which cannot be overlooked The entire structure Is m example of the typical house de-
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
Cook Receiver Appointment.

George B. Cook, state superintend- ent of public instruction for Arkan- sas, was unanimously elected as the only elective member of the Execu- tive Committee of the National Edu- cation Association held in New York. Among educators in the association Superintendent Cook has always been a leader, and his unanimous election comes as deserved recognition of his work.
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the other side of the hall leads into the parlor, where the first glance discloses the large fireplace, balanced on each side by window. This room, lighted by the glow of good fire in the grate, cannot be other than one of attraction on cold winter nights.
 Leading from the living room through double doors is the dining room, with it's broad curved bay with the buffet built into the wall beneath the high center window. Entrance may be made to the dining room from
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Board Buys Truck.

The Board of Control of the State Charitable institutions bought a one and one-half ton motor truck, which will be used in transporting supplies to the state hospital. By it's use it is planned to buy milk, eggs and other products at small stations near Little Rock direct from the producers and to save commissions now paid the commission houses. The truck cost $2,000.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
More Neoro Schools.

Leo M. Favrot, state supervisor o1 negro schools, received notice from the Julius Rosenwald Fund Comm1s' sion that aid will be given the state in building three new modern rural negro schools. Each school will re ceive $500. The schools will be built this summer near Hughes, St. Francis county; Dalark, Clark county, and Emerson, Columbia county The com mission aided in the building of 9 school near McCaskill, Hempstead county, laat year.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
 Incorporation Matters.

The Johnson Mining Company of Yellville, capitalized at S50,000 filed articles of incorporation. The officers are: Harry Zimmerman, president; J. w Pero, vice president; T. D. An, gel, secretary, and J. L. McCarty, treasurer.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
Captain Fails to Pass.

Capt. A. W. Stahel, commanding Company E, the Little Rock company of the First Regiment, Arkansas Ma. tional Guard, failed to pass the physi- cal examination and steps out as head of the Little Rock company, it was announced. He will be succeeded by First Lieut.. L. w. Amis.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
No lnfantile paralysis.

Infantile paralysis appearing in many parts of the country has not struck Arkansas, Dr. c. w. Garrison, state health officer, told pr. Rupert Blue, surgeon general of the United States Public Health Service, in reply to telegraphic inquiry. Only two cases have been reported in the state this year, according to Dr. Garrison. Both are in Little River county.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14

Additional petitions seeking the re- peal of the statewide prohibition law filed with Secretary of State Earle ". Hodges, brought the total to 1S,. 136. approximately 5000 more than required. No new initiative petitions were filed the last day. The two which have been filed are the primary cleo ton bill and the liquor bill
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
s2. 374o5 Court Fees.

Fees collected in the office of the clerk of the Supreme Court during the second quarter of 1916, which ended July 1. amounted to $2,374.05. The amount is $624.O5 more than neces- sary to pay the salaries of employees of the office.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
Pays in $21,e32.65.

J. M. Jones, sheriff of Calhoun coun- ty, paid into the state treasury $21,- 932.65, approximately all of the state taxes due from his county. He paid $6,452, mostly in state warrants, into the General Revenue fund.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14

The typical construction for houses in our smaller cities throughout the country has been, for some time, two-storied structure with sleeping rooms on the upper floor. This prac- tice is not without it's advantages, since great many people object very seriously to the inherent lack of privacy which is associated with homes of only one floor. There is also a feel ing of safety from intrusion when a means is provided whereby the valu- ables of the household may be placed somewhere other than on the ground floor. It is usually possible to obtain a better arrangement of the bedrooms and bath by including these rooms in group which will occupy an entire floor, and this allows the use of the entire floor for the living rooms, dining room and kitchen. This feature is of special importance during the winter
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ser,,m cures Anthrax.

Drs. R. M. Cow and c. D. Stubbs have returned from Chicot county, where they have spent most of the time for the last two weeks in com batting an outbreak of anthrax. Dr. Cow says that in cases where treat. ment was given in time the animals were saved.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14

Explorations in Gustafson cave. six miles south of Calico Rock, have de. yeloped the fact that some of the walls are decorated with pictures drawn by Indian artists many years ago. The illustrations show baffalees and other animals hunted by the h. dians.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14
TWo-Storied Structure Always a Favorite With Builders in
 Every Locality.
ATTRACTIVE AND ~LlvABLE'
Construction Offers itself Especially to Distinctive Architectural De- sign, and Interior May Be Laid Out to the Best Possible
 Advantage.
By WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

MT. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he Is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago, H.. and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
The Pulaskian., 1916-07-14

postoffice was advanced to the list of second class offices. Last years re- ceipts were more than the necessary $8,O00.
 Arthur Mann, formerly of Benton vile, and his son, Ray, were drowned while fishing in an Idaho stream few days ago.
 E. G. Lewis of Corning has just been issued @ patent for a wrist strap which he will put on the market.
 A newly-organized stock association at Ozark will buy several carloads of thoroughbred stock this fall.
 Mark Knight, aged 94 years, and one of Clay county's three negroes. died few days ago.
 The streets on the east side of Bearden are being graded
 c. c. Randall, county agent, reports that 46 vats have been built in Drew county and that several more are being built.
 MT. and Mrs. Otis Bowden of Phoenix, Ariz., arrived at Atkins in an auto in which they made the entire trip, 1925 miles.
 Work is progressing rapidly on the new Episcopal church on the corner of Elm and Hill streets in Fl Do rsdo.