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Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27
Opposed TO Alexander Law

Poyuor, Mo, Oct. Z, 1916.
Editor Star Herlld:-
IL you will allow me space will
endeayor to write few line upon
the road subject, as the people OF
Randolph county have not the op-
portunty Of reading the new road
law, known as the Alexander law,
Now, my dear readers, undcr the
new law you can build good roads
by bonding your land within the
district, or within two mules on
either SIDE Of any public highway,
and also by petition Of a majority
in value or land holders to the
county court.
Now, N regard to the Pooahon-
tas, VIA Maynard and Middlebrook
aud to the State line road, some
speeches were made here Sept, 25th,
m regard to building said road and
il was stated on that date that they
could not levy higher than 80 per
cent of the assessed valuation Of
any land, including interest. Now,
my friends, under the clause OF sec
ton % they can ASSESS 80 per cent
exclusive Of interest. Now they
claim that this is aa high as they
can 90, but under section "a II the
first levy proves insufficient they re-
port to the county court and they
must make a levy and If II proves
insufficient they shall make Il =
from wear TO year till the road Is
so they do not exceed the
value of the benefits assessed on said
which they claim is some
thing over one hundred thousand
dollars. Now the bonds must be
double the amount OF the cost Of
Inc road, which is $50, 900, which
would mean $40, 900 IN interest
Besides we have paid for the road
by assessment. Now who gets the
interest on the $40, 600?
Now, friends, You can assess Po-
'ahontas, under the contract that
he district has with the town, only
,ne per cent, aud no higher, no
natter what you will have 10
,ay.
Now | think we had better vote !
or Amendment No. Ia, or Senate
Iont Resolution No. l, as an
10 the Constitution,
,lving county courts power to issue !
,onds Tor 20 or 80 years and levy
ng a 3 mill tax on the dollar on all
axable property of the county to
,uild roads. What do you think,
lear reader? Yours truly,
ID. G. Jones.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27
Public Speaking
Drew Bowers,

/, Drew Bowers. will address the
people of Randolph county in be.
half of my candidacy for represen-
tatIve, on the following dates aud
at the following places:
Manson, Friday, Oct. %, at 2
o'clock, p. NJ.
Holmes, Friday, Oct. q, at 8
o'clock, y. m.
Brggers, Saturday, Oct 2S, at ,
o'clock, p. m.
Reyno, Saturday, Oct. 2s, at 8
O'Clock, p. m.
Brorketl, Monday, Oct. 80, at .
o'clock, p. m.
Maynard, Monday, Oct. 80, at s
o'clock, p m.
Supply, Tuesday, Oct. 81, at .
o'clock, p. IN.
MlddIcbrook, Tuesday, Oct, 81,
at s o'clock, p. IN.
Warm Springs, Wednesday, Nov
/, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
Dalton, Wednesday, Nov. !, at
3 o'clock, p. m.
Concord, Wednesday, Nov. !, at
s o'clock, D. m.
Ravenden Springs, Thursday,
Nov. 2, at o'clock, p. m.
Birdell, Friday, NoY. 3, at 10
o'clock, a. N.
Nolaud, Friday, Nov. 3, at 8
o'clock, p. IN.
Pocahonlas, Saturday, Nov. (, at
2 o'clock, y. m.
Shiloh, Ionday, Nov. 6, a. .
o'clock, p. m.
NV opponent, Mr.. f. n. Ellis,
has agreed to meet me at above
dates All the people are invited
to be present at these speakmgs.
Drew Bowsrr.
! Republican nominee for Te0t,
tatlye. 3t.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27
Mrs. Frank Lewis

, Mrs. Frank Lewis died at her
home near Manson Saturday morn
ing after lingering illness of tn
berculosis. She was twenty-three
years of age and leaves husband
and two small children. The re
mains were laid to rest in the Sut.
ton graveyard, Ed. g, w, Million
conducting the funeral services.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27
Bowers Addresses the Voters
My Fellow Citizens:

My Fellow Citizens:
Circumstances will not permit me
to see all of you in person and talk
TO you before the election, Noyem.
ber 9TH. Therefore, want to say
a few words to you through the
columns of The Star Herald. | am
a candidate for Representative Of
Randolph County. l was nomi-
mated by acclamation in the Ran
dolph County Republican Conven.
ton last April. Aud, though / am
Republican, aud am the nominee
of the Republican party, | am
working for the good of my native
county If elected to this office, |
promise that | shall be a servant of
ali the people of Randolph county,
and not the slave of any political
party. And / submit my cause to
the consideration of ALL THE
PEOPLE, regardless of political
affiliations.
Some of the things that | stand
for, and shall work for, If elected,
are as follows. | favor a reduction
in the expenditures IN the admins.
tration of our county and state gov
ernment. Our rate Of taxation ~
too high, considering the benefits
the people derive rom taxes. Only
i've other states in this Union have
higher tax rate than Arkansas,
and where does all this money go?
In the fret place we pay our county
officers too much, or at least some
of them. / think that our county
officers should be placed on a salary.
The circuit clerks Office pays about
50, 800 90 year, or 100000 for
four years. The office of county
clerk pays about the same amount.
The commission Of the county col.
leclor for last year was about 80,
10000. ! believe that Sl,5O0.00 q
year would be a reasonable salary
for each of these three offices.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27

follow IN the wake OF the saloon.
IL is further resolved that a copy
Of these resolutions be spread upon
our records, and that copy DO fur
nished To the Pooahontas Star Her
aid for publication.
Is. Y. i. Uu
Epworlh League,
BY Committees.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27
In Memorlam

In loving memory ot Oscar 4
Keith, who die1 one year ago, Oct
26, 1918, aged so yssrs. A yen
has come aud gone, aud Time, the
gentle healer Of all our woes, has
bound up our bleeding hearts, and
though the wound may be healed,
the scar remains aud hle can never
be 10 us the same,
All! can Il be, a year has passed.
Since We beheld thy dear face last;
And pressed kiss, upon shy brow
4 long farewell, twas said somehow,
with breaking hearts, we turned
away
From the sacred SPOT where our
loved one layl
When there came a voice SO soft aud
Howl
Don't grleve dear heart, God loved
him So,
lie called him home, 10 be at rest
So free from pain, on the Sayior's
Ibreastl
lie awaits thee there, beside the
lthrouol
TIL God shall come, and call thee
lhome,l
So farewell dear one I'm we meet
[once morel
Some glad sweet day, on the golden
lshore,
Parents, Brother and Sisters,
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27
Peters, -SChmlCkcr NuptlalS

A very pretty wedding was sol
emnized at ST. Paul's church Tues
day morning at $3.50, Mr.. Lee
Scbmioker, son Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Henry Schmicker Of Paragould,
aud Miss Theresa Peters, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joeepb Peters of
this city being the parties involved
in this happy union.
The wedding march was bcauti-
fully rendered by Miss Mary Peters,
cousin Of the bride. Hubert Peters,
brother OF the bride, served as
groomsman, aud Miss Beatrice
Schmioker, sister Of the groom, was
BRIDESMAID.
The bride wore a dress of white
satin with Gelryttte crepe TRIM
mings snd carried large boquet of
beautiful white roses. The brides
maid wore a dress of white french
serge. The groom aud groomsman
were dressed in the conventional
black.
After the ceremony the happy
couple went TO the home of the
brides parents, where a sumptuous
dinner was served to the bridal par.
" and friends.
The newly weds left on the after
noon train for Paragould where
they will reside. The Star Herald
JOINS their many friends in wishing
for them mauy years of prosperity
and happiness.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27
Rev. johnson Detained

Rev. johnson Of Little Rock,
who was TO have been here Monday
TO take charge Of the Baptist revival,
was unayoidably detained at home
for three or four days FIRST of the
week, but will be here today or to-
morrow. The meeting has been
going on under the leadership Of
the pastor, Rev. j. j. Gates.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-10-27

azlzEzIzzl
Other counties such as CLAY and
La wrenoe, are placing their county
officers on a salary, aud why not do
the same thing IN Randolph county,
aud save this extra money for the
eounty?
heartily favor the support of
the state charitable institutions.
Every state should support its help.
less unfortuultes, but | do think
that the big officers OF these insutu.
tions are paid too much for their
work. think there is a bug graft
m the Charity Board. am IuI
favor of the pension for the OK con
fedcrate soldier. Each year death
takes a large number of them, aud
only a few are left, and their last
days ON the earth should be made
pleasant aud comfortable.
/ favor the creation of pardon
ing board for the state, a board that
is non.partlsan. To place the sole
power to pardon IN the hands Of the
governor Is TO place IN bis hands a
dangerous weapon which he can
use to favor his friends aad crush
his enemies, When jury OF
twelve men convict a man, no one
man ought to have the power to set
that verdict aside.
] favor fair election law for
Arkansas. At present, the Cover
nor, attorney general, and the seore-
tary Of state have the power TO ap-
point the three election commission
ers for each county, two democrats
aud one republican. | think that
the republicans ought TO be allowed
to select their one representative.
There eau be no far argument
against this, because the law would I.
still leave the majority of the eleo.
tion judges and commissioners in the !
ranks OF the democratic party.
| am a devout believer in the
public school. | taught nine years |
out IN the country schools of Ran.
dolrh county, and believe know !
their needs. The education OF the |
boys and girls Is the only safe I
guard of good government.
Now, my fellow citizens, there |
are a number Of other things that /
should like to mention, but time
and space will not permit. start
on a speaking campaign today (trI.
day. and am going to make sixteen
speeches, and while | am out,
hope to meet and shake hands with
as many Of you as possible. | /
should be very glad TO meet you all.
My opponent, Mr.. Ellis, will be
along, and we shall discuss the issues
honestly aud fairly. | wish TO say
that Mr.. Ellis has always treated
me as a gentleman, and l have
tried to treat him in the same way.
Most of you remember that eight
years ago, when l was not quite
twenty-five years old, / made the
race for this Office and received
large vote ! was born and raised I
in Randolph county; my interests
are here; | expect TO spend my last
days here; | expect to die here. As
most Of you know, / am just a
plain, penniless country boy, strug
CLING to make a living for my
widowed mother and myself. II
you beiieve / am honest, il you
think | am qualified, and will, If
elected, work for the good
of the masses OF the people Of
the county, then | kindly ask you
to support me, and # you elect
me to this Office, | promise to stand
by the rights Of TIE people first,
last, and all the time. Hoping you
will not forget me on Nov. 9TH, /
am yours for Randolph county and
the State Of Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
CORONER SPAIN
 REACHES LIMIT

In the event of murder of fatal acci- dent, the finder of the body hereafter will be expected to comply with his duty as a. /citizen and notify Coroner Charles L. Spain at his residence, 230 North Fifty third street, Woodlawn. There are two ways in which the message may reach the coroner by night. One is by walking out to the coroner s residence and bang ing on the door until it is opened. The other is to use the same method for walk ing the coroner, but hire a taxicab, pay two perfectly good 'bones' for the hire and ride out like gentleman of leis- ure."
 Until yesterday there was a better way. Coroner Spain had telephone in his house. Yesterday he ordered it taken out. He gave as his reason, shortage of dough He stated that the sinking fund" had run so low that money was thing of the past. and he was obliged to disconnect with the telephone company
 T have maintained telephone for the use of the public since coming into of- fice,' he said. 'I tried several times to get the board of revenue to pay for this, but they turned me down. I kept it up as long as I could and now I have dropped it. However, I expect to be in- formed just the same. I demand that the public inform me immediately of all deaths by natural causes, suicides and murders During office hours I can be reached at my office, but after that time informers are expected to come to my house."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
ANNISTON

Anniston, June 28.-(Speciat)-J. B. Darlington, president of the Woodstock
 Corporation company, today made the
 statement that in all probability the
 Woodstock furnace would be blown in by
 the middle of July. The work of install-
 ing machinery and reftting the plant,
 which has been in progress for several
 weeks, is progressing rapidly as possible,
 but there was some delay in the receipt of the construction material and machin-
 cry.
 Mccormack and Ramsay of Birmins-
 ham are sending coal and coke from the
 Newcastle mines few miles north of
 Birmingham on the Louisville and Nash
 vile, e,and the coke produced at Holt is also being purchased by the furnace com
 pany.
 1t IS understood that the Alabama com
 pany will shortly be ready with it's fur
 mace at Gadsden and there will not be
 less than 250 tons of iron produced at
 this point
 At least 10 volunteers, perhaps more
 will leave Anniston tomorrow to join
 Company M. in camp at Montgomery, according to g statement made by Major
 Houston Smith at Oxford These men enlisted in the militia
 Monday and Major Smith says there is still room for more, but they should apply at once.
 There is strong likelihood that cav airy company will be raised in Calhoun
 county as unit in the regiment of ca valqry being raised by Major Steiner of Montgomery. Major Steiner has asked for a company from Anniston as we'll as from Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Mobile and
 Birmingham and perhaps other cities in the state.
 That Anniston and Calhoun county dentists are among the leaders in the profession is the opinion of Dr. A. J. Blue of the Alabama Dental association, who was the guest of honor at the banquet
 last night given at the Alabama hotel by the Calhoun Dental association. Dr. Blue made a splendid address on "Oral Surgery and showed number of interesting x-ray photographs to demon strate the progress that is being made i'll stomatology by Alabama dentists He pointed out the urgent need of a better diagnosis of many diseased teeth. During the fall and winter TBS school children had their teeth examined. Of this number p had diseased teeth s17 had teeth need- ing cleaning. 469 were in the habit Of using a tooth brush 325 needed teeth filled. 459 had carious teeth, 37 infected tonsls and 256 decayed first molars. Division Deputy Collector r. F. Koer- Der and John Draper captured 5O-gal- lon still last night IS miles south of Heflin in Cleburn county and arrest ed Henry Lambert, who, it is said, was operating the still
 The officers left Anniston at 3 o'clock and say they found the still in full blast. Besides capturing the pris- | oner and the still the officers de stroyed 1900 gallons of distilled whisky. Every officer in this division has been searching for this still and the arrest 1 is considered an important one. Lambert was lodged in the county | Jail and will be carried to Gadsden to appear before Commissioner Pickett.
 The case of Mary Lou Phinizy vs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
DEMANDS APOLOGY
 FOR ATTACK ON SHIP
Continued from Page one)

steamer carried two large flags some distance above the water line, which 1t Is positively stated by the officers and crew were flying before the first shot was fired, and were not hoistei after the first shot. as stated by the subma- rine commander
 "The submarine commander admits that the steamer stopped her engines. The captain of the Petrolite denies that the vessel was ever headed toward the submarine and the examination of the steamer made by an American naval constructor corroborates this statement because, as he stated. the shell which took effect on the vessel. striking the deckhouse which surrounds the smoke stack, was fired from point 45 de- grees on the starboard bow. This was one of the last shots fired and indicates, that the ship was not headed toward the submarine even up to tn. time when the submarine ceased firlng
 The captain states that the subma- rine appeared to be maneuvering so as to direct her shots from ahead of the steamer. The submarine fired approxi- mately 12 shots. The majority of the shots were fired after the ship had stopped and had swung broadside and while, IS even the commander of the submarine admits, the steamer was fly, ing the American flag. The captain of the steamer denies that he advised the commander of the submarine that the damage to the steamer was insiznifi- cant. He states that he advised him that the steamer had been damaged, sbut that he had not then had an oppor- tunity to ascertain the extent of tho damage. The seaman who was struck by q framgent of shell sustained severe flesh wounds.
 STOPPED HER ENGINES
 If the ship had intended to ram the submarine she would not have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
DRAMATIC DAY IN
 TRIAL OF BASEMENT
(Continued from Page one)

civil government would not protect a people their ultimate course was lost and with arms in hand Sir Roger Easement, he maintained, was working for the in terests of Ireland. If his object was that after the war the men should take up arms for the purpose of protecting the rights of the people of Ireland against unlawful tyranny" argued the attorney, ''this was no treason"
 It is expected that the summing up will be concluded tomorrow and the case reach the jury before night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29

Secretary McAdoo said he expected the total from that source for the fiscal year to reach $115.o0O,0o0. Last year it was $s5,O00,0OO Treasury officials belive the increase in revenue will mean a surplus at the end of the year and may make a bond issue unneces- sary, even in the event of war with Mexico
 Income tax receipts for the month were se,225.52s. of which $2,s174s4 came from corporations and $S,30S,044 from individuals. The total was an in- crease of S2,44S,997 over May, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29

the Anniston City Land company was completed today before Chancellor Whiteside. when the attorneys finished their arguments
 Judge Whiteside is not expected to give his decision in the case inside of three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
Refugee Steamer In Port

Key West Fla, June 2s-The steamer Ardmore, from Tampico and Tuxpam, with 60 refugees, anchored off Key West today but later sailed for Philadelphia where it was decided to land the pas sengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
Internal Revenue Increases

Washington, June 2S.-Internal rev. enue figures for May, compiled today
 show that the total receipts were $3S,- 1868, an increase of $7,O65,s1S over May, 1915. The income tax yielded a considerable part of the increase, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29

believed, permit an indignity to be offered to the flag of friendly power or wrongs te it's nationals by an Austro-Hungarian naval officer without making immediate and ample amends"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
THE WEATHER
Weather Conditions

Washington, June 2S.-Forecast for Alabama. Mississippi and Georgia: Part ly cloudy in north and probably local showers in south portion Thursday and Friday.
 Florida Local showers Thursday and Friday.
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
THE BUGLE CALL"


 William Collier, Jr., and Miss Anna Lehr are the featured stars in "The Bugle Call,' a five-part Ince-Triangle feature at the Trianon theatre today. This is a story of the early days of the great west when Indian battles were frequent and dangerous incidents were an every day occurrence of life at an army outpost.
 "The o'clock Train" a two-part Keystone comedy with Fay Tincher as the star. is also booked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
Local Data

Weather Forecast
 Summary of observations made az United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at p. m.' 75th meridian time, June 2S 19l6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
July Transfer Time Is Here
 Here Are the
 Transfer Gases
 Six Sizes, Two Kinds AllSteel Transfers

These features briefly listed make transfer cases:-
 Electrically welded channel frame gives strength, rigidity, endurance. Permits stacking to any desired height.
 Welded construction also prevents loosening of joints.
 Sturdy channel legs which act as sanitary base for bottom case and as an interlocking member for those stacked above.
 Drawer sides cut down for easy ac- cess to papers. Top extends below drawer sides to make Allsteel Cases dustproof.
 All cases have roller bearings. No. ITL-Letter size .......... $500 No. lTC-Cap size .............$ $3.25 No. lTB-lnvoice size ......... $500 The New All-Oak Roller Bear ings Wood MIR. Transfer
 Gases
 Fibre roller bearings on all cases. No. 912-Letter size ........... .$2. DO
 Cap size .... .$2.35
 Invoice size .......... .$1 80 Also Folders, Indexes, Guides and Sup
 plies for All Filing Systems ROBER TS & SON Stationers and Office Outfitters 1812 Between @ 1 18th 3rd Ave.
 Phone Main 8461
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
1.-THE DESTROYERS {"

Miss Lucille Lee Stewart is starred in "The Destroyers," a five-part Vita graph V. l.. S. E. feature at the Rialto theatre today. This is a picture of the great north woods by James Oliver Curwood and was adequately produced by Ralph Ince, the famous director of the Goddess" serial of several months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
AMBITION


 Madame Bertha kalich, the fore most Jewish actress of the country is starred in Ambition" five-part William Fox photoplay at the Majestic theatre today. Madame Kalfch is one of the greatest .Engish-speaking tragediennes and in her screen triumphs she has attained large fol- lowing. Ambition is said to be her most wonderful picture.
 Mme. Kalich began her career at the early age of 14, and steadily forged ahead. About 20 years ago the man. ager of one of New York's Yiddish theaters induced her to come to this country from Bucharest.
 Tn short time Mime. Kalich achieved much popularity, accumu- lated fortune on the East Side, and became one of the principal owners of the Kalich theatre, named in her honor. At that time she was the first New York actress to have a theatre hear her name.
 For a long period she played at this theatre. During one run of IA weeks the net profits of the theatre were over $40000 a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-29
|RF1OOTIIGYTS@ @ - AnD 2SGREHN w
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

IA MANAGER LEFTWICH of the
 MI Odeon Two theatre. will pre- \ 4 sent to his patrons today Madeleine Morel," three-part Bio graph feature, based on Augustus Daly's famous drama of a generation ago. William Russell, Robert Brouet, Gretchen Hartmann and Alan Hale are the featured players in this notable production.
 Betty Gray is pleasingly sympathetic in her playing of Madelaine, a faith ful daughter who shares poverty with her father until his death and then, through force of circumstance becomes the mistress of a wealthy young so- ciety man. It is a drama of cumula- tive interest, which realizes it's stronger moments in the concluding scenes staged in a church where Made laine's seducer is about to marry an- other woman. Church settings are notably accurate and the action pre- ceding the interruption of the cere- mony makes stirring melodrama.