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The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Beginning January 24, and lasting six days, a Bible school by Baptist ministers and laymen of Arkansas will be held at the First Baptist church at Searcy, in charge of the Rev. E. P. J. Garrott, Heber Springs pastor, as dean. Ministers who will preach dur ing the school are the Revs. G. w. McCarty, 0. C. Wilcoxon, H. Y Nor ris, Jos. Peter Vellars and J. T. Early. The purpose of these schools as out lined in advance literature is to im- press modern teaching, old-time Bap- tist preaching, lectures, etc.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The contract has been awarded for the construction of big drainage system in Crittenden county, just north of Marion. R. H. and G. A. McWilliams, contractors, with offices in Memphis and Chicago, got the work on bid of 7.431s cents a cubic yard. The area to be drained aggregates about 10000 acres. Bonds to the amount of $2O0,0O0 have been sold to the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. Louis.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Dr. E. P Bledsoe, superintendent Of the State Hospital for Nervous Dis eases, announced the appointment or Dr. Pat Murphy of Little Rock and Dr. Robert Rowland of Fl Dorado ro fill vacancies on the medical stan. The vacancies were created by the resignatlons of Dr. D. w Roberts and Dr. Russell ]. Doyne. Dr. Roberts re signed several weeks ago. Dr. Doyne's resignatioon was effective January l.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The program for the annual meet. ing of the Arkansas Teachers Asso- citation at Little Rock April 6-S is practically complete and will be an- nounced in a few days, according to a letter received by J. L. Bond, mem- Der of the Executive Committee, from Sidney Pickens of Batesville, presi- dent of the association. Mr. Pickens wrote that letters indicate the attend ance will be the largest ever He pre- diets 5000 will attend. Last year it was about 2,400.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The State Highways Commission had issued 4,200 automobile license tags for 1916. The number is more than double that of the first 15 days last year. and more than half as manY aa were issued during 1915.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

T. Havis Nixon of Pine Bluff, can- didate for Congress from the Sixth district, and George H. Grayson, cam didate for railroad commissioner from the Southern district, filed their cam paign pledges with Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

A rehearing was denied in the suit of the Linwood and Auburn Levee District against the state penitentiary commission to condemn part of the state convict farm at Cummins Tor levee purposes. The court held that condemnation proceedings could not be brought against the state.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

N. B. McClain, a teacher of the Bunch school. which is located about seven mileg east of Wicks, Polk coun- ty, shot himself in the left arm while hunting a few days ago. It was nee essary to amputate the injured arm.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The Pride Company of Horatio capitalized at $25,OO0, has filed arti- cles of incorporation. John Elmer is president, and the other corporators are J. c. Henderson, H. c. Pride, D. P. Beauchamp, G. B. Pride, J. B. Mil lard and F. s. Wescott.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Approximately 4,00O acres, four miles west of Ozark, Franklin county, and south of the Arkansas river, have been leased by the Clear Creek Gas and Oil Company of Fort Smith.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Elmer Stone and Miss Laura Butler were united in marriage at Pecr D Grove while they sat in buggy, in a driving rain.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

s. A. Diehl has retired as editor and manager of the Eureka Times Echo because of an affection of the eyes and because he desired rest C. E. Luce succeeds him.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Governor Hays removed from the Board of Trustees of the First Dis trict Agricultural School at Jonesboro J. L. Connor of Woodruff county. The proclamation removing Mr. Connor said that because of i'll health or for some other reason he has absented himself from all board meetings since his appointment" and that he nds been out of the state most of the time." Mir Connor was appointed in April, 1914, to succeed I. c. Leggett, whose term expired.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Joe Williams, accused of bootleg ging, was fined $1,S0O by Judge Driver at Blytheville recently.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The Protective Charitable Aid So- ciety of Hot Springs filed articles of incorporation. The corporators ara ". L. Kornegay, B. w White, P, ". Cowell, James Burton, G. Chalmers, Dr. J. w. Bryan and Preston Jordon.
 J. R. Crocker, chief deputy in the office of Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges, has resigned and will begin the practice of law at his former home at Ozark. MT. Hodges said he will appoint Charles Clark of Arka- delphia to succeed MT. Crocker.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

the PoStoffice Department has decided that the postoffice windows at Harri- son shall not be opened on Sunday.
 The last option on property cover ing ten acres, located in the "heart of Hot Springs and which is desired by capitalists of New York, Pittsburg, Chicago and Milwaukee, was secured, on which it is proposed to erect 10,000,000 sanitarium, one-third larg- CT than any of it's kind in the world.
 A decrease of three per cent of tax able property of all kinds in Faulkner county is shown in the abstract of taxes submitted Sheriff and Collector Waverly Bishop by County Clerk J. A. Lea. The total tax for 1915 is S9I,- OASIS, as compared with S94,46017 in 1914, a decrease of $3,411.99
 Miss Virginia Bennett of Paris, Lo- gan county, was married to Irving Whitehead at Iquique, Chilli, on Jan- uary A. The birde had been a teacher at Conception College at Ipuique, where the groom also taught.
 The Socialists of Yell county have made an arrangement with the Ola Enterprise through which the last page of the Enterprise is edited by Socialist and devoted entirely to So- cialism.
 Within the past 50 days, 13 carloads of mules, valued at $52,OOO, have been shipped from Washington county.
 A large eagle swoopeu down upon flock of geese near Mena, killed one and crippled several others.
 Melville will be lighted with elec- tricity soon.
 s. A. Diehl has retired as editor and manager of the Eureka Times Echo because of an affection of the eyes and because he desired rest. C. E. Luce succeeds him.
 Elmer Stone and Miss Laura Butler were united in marriage at Pecr D Grove while they sat in buggy, in a driving rain.
 Joe Williams, accused of bootleg ging, was fined S1,S00 by Judge Driver at Blvtheyille recently.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Melville will be lighted with cleo tricity soon.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Although citizens of Harrison asked the Postofice Department, by petition, to allow the postofice to remain open on Sunday, and although Postmaster Watkins of Harrison offered to give the time necessary for the accommo- dation without extra compensation, the Postoffice Department has decided that the postoffice windows at Harri- son shall not be opened on Sunday.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The Prairie Oil and Gas Company is securing franchises along the Rock Island railroad between Little Rock and Memphis to supply gas from the western Arkansas fields.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The Hartford Mercantile and Com mission Company filed notice of dis. solution.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The annual encampment of the Ar kansas National Guard for 1916 prob ably will be held out of the state at some general maneuver camp, to be designated by the War Department, officers of the guard believe.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

A large eagle swoopeu down upon a flock of geese near Mena, killed one and crippled several others.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Miss Virginia Bennett of Paris, Lo gan county, was married to Irving Whitehead at Iquique, Chilli, on Jan- uary A. The birde had been teacher at Conception College at Ipuique, where the groom also taught.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Within the past 50 days, 13 carloads of mules, valued at $52,0O0, have been shipped from Washington county.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

Attorneys submitted the suit insti. gated to construe the new consolida- ton of election laws, to determine whether judges and chancellors whose terms expire in 1918 must be candi. dates in the March primary.
The Pulaskian., 1916-01-21

The Socialists of Yell county have made an arrangement with the Ola Enterprise through which the last page of the Enterprise is edited by a Socialist and devoted entirely to So. cialiSm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26

CONTINUED on Page Two.I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
CALL FOR CREEKS
Ex-Premier VeniZeIOs to Issue
Proclamation in Crete.
RumOr He Will Lead RevOlu-
ton Against Constantine.

Athens, Sept. 26.-Ex-Premier Ven
izelos' sudden departure for the Island
of Crete held by the revolutionists
has created a new crisis in the Greek
capital. King Constantine motored to
Athens to consult the prime minister
as soon as he learned the news. A
few hours later it was announced that
General Moschpoulos, chief of the
general staff, had resigned.
Calls for Volunteers.
Athens, Sept. 26.-Ex-Premier Veni-
zelos will issue a proclamation, calling
for the mobilization of all Greek SOL
diers upon his arrival at the Island
of Crete today, according to his adj
viSers here. He may take no further
step before visiting Saloniki and pos
sibly London, tho it is rumored in
some sources that he will head a revo-
luton at once. Nenizelos plans to
visit all the Greek islands where revo-
lutionary organizations have been
formed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
DOLL UP TOO MUCH
Oklahoma Superintendent Would Put
Ban on Fancy Dress for School.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. 26.-
silks. satins and high heel shoes will
be eliminated from the wearing ap-
parel of high school and grade school
students in Oklahoma, if Superintned-
ent of instruction r. H. Wilson carries
out his present intention to recon-
mend to the next legislature the en-
actment of a law giving boards of
education the authority to regulate in
a measure the dress worn by students
during attendance at school
Superintendent Wilson, who recent
ly returned from Chickasha and other
educational centers in the state, be-
Heves his plan is meeting with uni
versal favor and commendation.
Just one visit to the Oklahoma Col
1ege for Women at Chickasha," said
he, during chapel exercises any
morning would convince me that sim
plicity in dress is not only in line with
econom. and thrift, but also essential
to the comfort and progress of the
students When l visited this school
Wednesday morning l could not help
but be impressed with the spectacle
of 320 studious and industrious young
women dressed for their school work
in white MILDLY blouses, blue serge
skirts and soft, low-heeled shoes" .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
SYSTEM WRONG ?
Bankers Want Changes in Ma
tiOnal Finance System.
Hot Contest Pending Over
Standardizing Check Clearing.

Kansas City, Sept. 26.-The annual
convention of the American Bankers
association here began its active bus
were that one session at least would
develop a bitter contest. 1t was over
the question of standardizing the ma
ton wide check clearing system of the
federal reserve banks.
The meeting was called by T. H.
Bankers association and all delegates
to the convention have been asked to
attend. Those who oppose the plan
declare it is not fair and equitable
to either the bankers or the public and
will enSue today.
Comptroller Williams Speaks Tonight
The check clearing problem will be
the first of several dealing with ma
tOnal legislation that probably will
be considered. Others concern con-
solidation of the office of the comp
troller of currency with the federal re-
serve board, a system of bank exami-
nations under the federal reserve
agents, return to members of the re-
serve banks of a part of the capital
subscribed to the reserve system and
codification of the national banking
laws.
Today's program called for meetings
of all the groups affiliated with the
association and an address tonight by
John Shelton Williams comptroller of
the currency. Mr.. Williams was
scheduled to reach Kansas City this
morning at which time the greatest
influx of visitors was expected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
Twenty-Nine Persons Killed in
Last Nights Attack.
Is Second Destructive Visit
Within Forty-Eight Hours.
SEVEN DIRIGIBLES DROP BOMBS
Use Smaller Craft; Anti-Aer0
Guns Miss Them.
Wreck Houses, but Plants
Aimed At Not Damaged.

London. Sept. 26.-Twenty-nine
persons were killed in last nights
Zeppelin raid on England, the second
within forty-eight hours, General
French, commander of the home
forces, reported TO-DAY. A number of
small houses were wrecked or dam
aged but the raiders were successfully
driven away from Industrial centers.
No damage was dcne to factories or
military establishments.
Seven Zeppelins took part in the
raid. The south, east and northeast
counties and north midlands were at
tackled, principally industrial centers
in the latter region.
Use Smaller Dirigibles.
Anti-aircraft guns played upon the
raiders with considerable effective
ness, despite the fact that none was
brought down. The loss of the two
Zeppelins in Saturday nights raid did
not deter the Germans from risking
more airships in bombing attacks, but
some British aeronautic experts be-
lieve smaller dirigibles, instead of the
large super-Zeppelins, which offer
splendid targets, will visit England on
future raids.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
GOES HOME TO VOTE
President Makes Quick Trip to
Princeton to Cast Ballot.

Princeton. Sept 26.=President Will
SON came to his old home here today
to vote in the New Jersey Democratic
primaries He motored over from
Shadow Lawn. arriving here at 1880
O'Clock, and remained only long
enough TO cast his ballot.
Woodrow Wilson. number ID"
said the election clerk as the presi-
dent dropped his ballot in the box.
Mr.. Wilson voted for Democratic can
didates for governor, United States
senator. congress and local officers.
The president is understood to have
favored Attorney General Wescott for
senator, over Senator MARITIME, but he
did not make public the way he voted
today
Mr.. Wilson was not expected until
this afternoon and surprised the cleo
ton officials. Leaving Mrs. Wilson in
his automobile. the president walked a
block to the old fire engine house
where he has voted for several years.
He shook hands with the officials and
with several old friends he met out
side.
Long Branch. Sept. 26.-President
Wilson left here at 9 o'c'ock this
morning for Princeton, n. J., his for
mer home, to vote in the New Jersey
Democratic primaries. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Wilson.
The president expects to return this
afternoon to keep an engagement with
Samuel Seabury. Democ ttic nominee
for governor of New York, and Vance
c. Mccormick, chairman of the Dem
oCratic national committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26

Anderson succeeds c. A. Moore, who
was the first president of the club
William o. Synnamon was reelected
secretary, and L. c. Rain, sergeant-at-
arms. Other officers elected were:
E. V King, first vice president; A.
D. Birch, second vice president; DIR.
C. B. Reed, third vice president. w.
r. Faikiner, T. B. Brown, w. ]. Lewis,
G.. w. Stansfield, NJ. E. Palmer and w.
F. Roehr, the board of directors.
Following the election of officers
an interesting address was delivered
by DIR. C. w. Maggart, pastor of the
First Lutheran church. DIR. Mag
CART came to Topeka recently from
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
GERARD STARTS HOME
Mission of L. S. Ambassador to Ger
many Is Not Announced.

Berlin. Sept. 26.-Ambassador> Ger
ard, who was to leave for Copenhagen
today to take passage fer the United
states, may change his plans at the
last moment. Several members of the
German ministry called at the en-
bassy last night. Their sits followed
call by Foreign Secretary Won
Jagow in the forenoon and Gerards s
conference with Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Ho1lweg on Saturday. The am
bassador refused to discuss these visits
but 1t was learned at the embassy that
he may even change his plans after
reaching Copenhagen today and re-
turn to Berlin.
Mrs. Gerard, who has entirely re-
covered from the shock she suffered
in an automobile accident yesterday
will accompany her husband Gerard
told reporters that he certainly ex-
poets to return to Berlin even tho he
should decide to go to the United
States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
HERE OCTOBER II.
Vice President Marshall to
Make Afternoon Speech.
Announces Itinerary; Stops at
Lawrence and Wichita, Too.

Chicago, Sept. 26.-The itinerary of
Vice President Marshall's campaign
tour of the middle west, announced at
western Democratic national head
quarters, includes many cities in 1lli-
nois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas. The speaking dates follow:
October Illinois: Belleville, aft
ernoon; East ST. Louis, evening.
October 3-Peoria. evening
October wisconsin: Sheyboygan,
Manitowoc and Green Bay.
October Appleton. Oshkosh,
Fond du Lac and Milwaukee.
October 6-Iowa: Burlington, aft
ernoon; Muscatine, evening.
October 7-Ottumwa, afternoon;
Charlton, evening.
October 9-Nebraska: Columbus
and Fremont, afternoon; Omaha, eve-
ming.
October 10-Plattsmouth, morning;
Nebraska City, afternoon; Auburn
afternoon; Falls City, evening.
October 11-Kansas: Lawrence,
morning; Topeka, afternoon; Wichita,
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
SIX LOST ON SHIP
Lumber Steamer Sinks When
Deck Load Shifted.
Three of Crew Reach Shore in
LifebOat.

Oswego. y. Y, Sept. 26.-The
steamer Roberval, bound from Otta-
wa to Oswego went down in q storm
five miles off Oswego early today.
In a battered 1ifeboat half filled
with water, these sailors, exhausted
after an eight-hour fight with wind
and waves, arrived at the coast guard
station at 2 o'clock this morning with
the story of the sinking of the Rober-
val. Six members of the crew went
down. The lost are: Capt. Peter Eli,
Ottawa, owner; Mate Joe Perrisien,
Alfred. Ontario, cook; Jennie Parent,
Ottawa; Fireman NJ. Messiner; Henry
Saguin, Hull Quebec, deckhand; !;
Theo Leroy, Hull. Quebec.
The survivors of the wreck are En-
gineers Philip Trotier, Hull, Quebec:
Oliver Osagen, Ottawa, and Wheels
man Ed Lagoe, st. Ann Bellevue.
In a heavy sea the RobervaPs deck
load of lumber listed. Waves dashed
into the craft, sinking her. The crew
was washed overheard. Leroy was
struck by a board and sunk immedi-
ate1y. Trotier was thrown into a life
boat and he picked Osagen and Lagoe
from the lake. The sea then dashed
the lifeboat away from the wreck.
Other members of the crew sought
safety on lumber, but a search today
failed to bring rescue and they are
given up as lost. The steamer was a
ctae1 hOat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
Accepts 'PersOnal Humiiia-
ton" to Save Others.
Paid $4,000 to Save Name OF
Hysterical Woman.
FINDS She is ONE OF GANG
Room Entered by Fake Govern
ment Detectives.
Taken Back to Chicago ana
Fake Trial Held.

Chicago. Sept 26.-Announclng that
he had concluded to accept personal
humiliation" to save other men ana
women from being drawn into the
blackmailers' trap, Edward It. west
vice president of the c. D. Gregg Tea
and Coffee company of New YORK
and Chicago. admitted today that ne
is the A. r. Wesley who was surprised
in New York hotel with Alice WI
ljams" by representatives of the paho
of "AIann act" blackmailers recently
exnosed bv federal officials. The
blackmailers after bringing west ana
the woman to Chicago talked the man
ont $4,000 in return for a promise
to keep quiet.
THE woman with me was not Ahce
Williams, but Buda Goldman liieiii-
bef of the gang" West sald.
rbfs woman is now under surVe1i-
lance in a Chicago hotel pending the
outcome of the preliminary heaIlhS : :
of John T. French, George IRWIN anu
"Doc" Brady on charges OF b!acklllali-
ine West French who has used Jack
ard n, r--- as aliases is said to be
the son of a wealthy St Louis Wldow
who believed him to be engaged IN the
haberdasherv business.
Would Deceive Anyone.
THE language and manner OF TINS
band would deceive any one west
said. The woman proposed the trip
to me on May We reached New
York and went to the Ansonia hotel
At an uncanny hour, three men armed
with federal warrants and badges
forced their way into my room. Buda
Goldman became hysterical. she sald
she was a convent-bred girl ana that
her parents would commit suicide over
the disgrace She asked them whaI
she could do to save herself from dls-
grace and then the question OF money
was adroitly broached.
Before l knew it we were in two
staterooms racing back to Chicago.
we were kept prisoner three or four
davs and then because the woman had
been crying all the time and appealed
to my chivalry to save her, L pald then
S12.500 cash.
Several days after. Irwin. who rep
Continued on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
TROOPS ARE BEST
Kansas Soldiers Equal to Amy
i'm NatiOn-C. /. Martin.
Adjutant General Returns
After Review in South.
Ak/~aE1hx1oo x,
W UNDERWOOD ~

Kansas troops as a whole are the
equal of any in the nation, while the
First regiment is the best in the SerV-
ice of Uncle Sam on the Mexican bor-
der. That was the enthusiastic verdict
today of Charles l. Martin, adjutant
general, when he returned to Topeka
after a review of troops in Austin and
San Antonio, Texas. Highest praise is
given the state troops by the adJutant
general.
In q discussion of the showing Of
Kansas guardsmen, General Martin
stated that no troops in the country
were able to make a better showing
Only two regiments on the border are
on a par with the Kansas men, he said.
AS for the First regiment, it is the
peer of the government troops. was the
word of praise for the Kansans-
With Major General Funston, Gen.
eral Martin reviewed the troops in
Austin, Texas. That showing gave
Kansas top of column standing in
army circles.
1.-The Kansas troops are as good as
the best in the service on the border,
said General Martin. 1.-THE First regi-
ment is the best in the service and
made a wonderful showing. What is
more the boys are standing the serv-
ice unusually well. The men are in
excellent health and discipline is the
best"
General Martin stated that an ef-
fort would be made to enlist new men
for the service. Recent efforts to Sc
cure new guardsmen have not pro-
duced desired results.
I'VE need twenty to thirty men in
each company to make the showing
but even on its present footing, the
Kansas troops are at the top. Re
newed efforts will be made at once to
enlist new men for the service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-09-26
WATCHES
FIFTH SON TO JOIN
COLORS, ENLIST

Portland, Ore, Sept. 26.-Mrs. E. B.
Merryman watched the enlistment to-
day of her fifth son to enter the
United States army. He is Joseph B.
Merryman. nineteen years OLD. He is
the 291st member of Mrs. Merryman's s
ia amily to serve in the lao years since
the Revolutionary war. OF the 291
members of her family who have en-
listed, one was killed and five wound
ed in battle. Some of the number
have served in every war in which the
nation has engaged.