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The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
COMMISSION NAMED
 IN BORDER DISPUTE
SECRETARY FRANKLIN K. LANE, JUDGE GEORGE GRAY AND DR.
 JOHN R. MOTT MEMBERS.

Washington. - Secretary Lansing bers of the joint commission to under take settlements of differences b. tween the United States and Mexico would be Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior; Judge George Gray of Wilmington. Del, and pr. John R. Mott of New York City
 All of the commissioners have ac- cepted their appointments, the Mex ican members were named some time ago and arrangements for their meeting will be made immediately by Secretary Lansing and Eliseo Are dondon, Gen. Carranza's ambassador designate.
 Secretary Lane, who will head the American group, was the first mem- Der selected. Associate Justice Bran deis was President Wilson's second choice. and after a conference with Chief Justice White he decided hls du- ties would not permit him to serve. Judge Gray. who is judge of the Third Federal Judicial Circuit and a former United States senator. has had much experience on international bodies and since 1900 has been member of the international permanent court of arbi- tration under The Hague convention Dr. Mott is general secretary of the international committee of the Young Mems Christian Association and au- oF To was offered the post of minister to China by President Wilson but de- clined it.
 The Mexico commissioners are Luis Cabrera. minister of finance: Ygnacio Bonilas and Alberto Pani Both of the latters are engineer sand Benilas- las is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
 Probably the first problem taken up by the joint committee will be the proposed withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. As Gen. Fun ston has recommended the recall of Gen. Pershing's expedition this is ex- pected to be agreed to by the Ameri- can members. Gen. CarranZa ap- pointed his commissioners "prefera- bly," to discuss this question. the ne- gotiation of a protocol covering the crossing of the international border in pursuit of bandits and investiga- tion of the interests which might be behind the raids into American terri tory. The United States refused 10 limit the discussion to the subjects and undoubtedly others will be gone into
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
SOMETHING FLY COULDN'T DO
Robbie Was Able to Point Out It's Limitations When Called Upon
 to Admire Insect.

In the opinion of some persons, the new teacher was going almost too far in her attention to nature study. How ever. the children appeared to enjoy 1t all, and, so far. no parents had made open objection to the little talks on birds, insects, and flowers with which the teacher diversified the routine of school work So all went along quite comfortably until the afternoon when the fly and the flea were up for con- sideration.
 Following the teachers lead, the over the astonishing acrobatic abilities of the hy-all except Robbie May who for some time had been staring mood fly at his desk, casting only occasional glances at the teacher, and those un- mistakably sullen.
 It became so noticeable by the time they were all admiring the fact that the fly can walk on the ceiling that the teacher paused and turned to the boy.
 What is the trouble. Robbie?" she inquired. Aren't you listening? Aren't you interested in the talk?"
 Wees" granted Robbie. reluctantly polite. Then, warming up, but l bet a fly cant hang by it's knees, and every boy in school can do 1t. all 'cept Laurie Lee, and he's had the dipthery!" Youths Companion.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
DISCUSS REVENUE
 BILL IN SENATE
PARTISAN ATMOSPHERE WILL PREVAIL WHILE DISCUS
 SION IS ON.

Washington.-With Senator Sim mons, chairman of the finance com mittee, submitting figures designed to disprove Republican charges of Dem ocratic extravaganza and Senator Shoot, Republican finance expert, as- serting that the Democratic party should be convicted of attempting to procure votes under false pretenses, general debate on the S205, 100000 emergency revenue bill began in the Senate
 There were indications on every hand of partisan battle royal to be waged for several days.
 Insisting that national defense, pre- paredness and the Mexican situation were altogether responsible for the tion and proposed bond issue. Senator Simmons declared Republicans in Congress had clamored for even great CT expenditures for defense. and. hav- ing done unis, were seeking partisan advantage by making false charges of Democratic extravaganza to the pub lie
 Senator Smoot, opening the Repub- lcan assault on the revenue bill. said if the Democratic party were to be retained in contl Ol of the government the country would suffer an era of unequaled extravagance combined with inefficiency unsurpassed. His attack was supported by Senator Cur tis.
 To prove his contention that nor nal appropriations of this session were not excessive, Senator Simmons submitted Treasury Department esti- mates for the year 1917. showing that, excluding postal appropriations, bond issues already authorized and amounts that will not be expended, revenues must be provided for disbursements of ,000. Of this amount the total appropriated for national de- fense woui4 aggregate about $654, ,000,- 900 and the senator submitted other figures to prove that this extraordi- nary amount, due to preparedness and the Mexican emergency, exceeded nor nal defense appropriations by about S372. 2S0. 900
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
TO INVESTIGATE RIVER WHICH IS BEING CONSIDERED AS SITE
 FOR NITRATE PLANT.
TO EXAMINE OTHER SITES
It Is Said Government Will Not Put the Entire Sum of $2o,ooo, 900 h. to One Plant, But Will Suild
 Several of Them.
Hot Springs


 According to letters received at the Hot Springs Business Mems League, Major Charles F'iske, In charge of the government engineers for this district, will be in Hot Springs in the near future. accom- panied by an engineering corps, to make survey of the Ouachita river to ascertain the water power that may be developed, in the event the government should build one of the nitrate plants on the Ouachita river site. which is being urged by the war department by Dr. Charles H. Brougn and others interested in getting this industry into this state.
 Major Fiske's letter indicated the war department is viewing seriously the Ouachita river claim. There is already a survey made by the govern ment on file in the war department, which, however, was made for river navigation purposes. The war depart ment also will receive the surveys and reports made by the Garland Power and Development Company. in which c. c. Kavanaugh of Little Rock is largely interested. The report of the engineers shows that more water power could be developed on the Ouachita than that at Mussel Shoals, Ala, the strongest competitor for this industry, and with such a report, which has been passed upon by many of the largest engineering firms of the country, it is believed the govern ment will be convinced of the superior claims of this location.
 It is said that over 105,000 horse power can be developed here, which is more than adequate for an under taking of this nature, since it has been shown that the nitrate plant To- cated at Niagara Falls requires but 15.000 horsepower.
 The receipt of Major Fiske's let ter has caused an increase of optf- mism locally. since it seems to be generally understood the government will not put the entire sum of $20,000- 900 into one plant but build several, in which event Hot Springs has most excellent chance of obtaining one Of the nitrate plants
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Threatens Huuhes' Life.

Long Beach, Cal.-rhe Long Beach police made public letter received by the secretary of Charles F. Hughes, threatening to kill the candi- date. The letter was mailed in Los Angeles. It reads: We warned you before you left the supreme bench that you never would sit in the presi- dential chair We will get you. Watch out at Santa Ana
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Officer Kills Mesicans.

Tucson, Ariz.-After his horse had been shot from under him by two Mexicans, suspected of having perpe- trated a burglary. and he himself had been shot through the hip, Constable John Bright of Courtland, Cochise county. drawing his gun as he lay prone on the ground beside the body of his horse, killed the two Mexicans, near Coutrland Bright will recover.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Medical Aid ciuilixes

New IoTk.-In an attempt to ad- vance civilization through the me- dium of medical relief, the Philippine government cooperating with the in- ternational health board of the Rocke- feller Foundation, will send hospital ship to the Sulu Archipelago. inhabit- ed by approximately 100000 Moros and other savage tribes. The medical service will be maintained five years.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Assails Paper Trust.

Washington.-Senator Maritime of New Jersey assailed une so-called pa per trust on the floor of the Senate because of the high price of news print paper and submitted an amend ment to the revenue bill to place news print paper and materials en- tering into it on the free list of the tariff
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Must Have Reparation.

London-ln the House of Commons Premier Asquith said the government s determined that this country will not tolerate resumption of diplomat ic relations with Germany after the war until reparation is made for the murder of Captain Fryatt.'
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Ends Life With Poison.

San Francisco.--J. Kelly Neal, aged 35, of Duck Hill, Miss. ended his life by poison here because friends in his home town ridiculed an impeachment in his speech which he had tried in vain to overcome.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
100 Shots Exchanged.

Naco, Ariz-Over 100 shots were exchanged across the international line about a mile west of here be- tween patrds belonging to the negro militia troops from the District of Columbia and party on the Mexi- can side.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Dyestuffs S7O a Pound.

New York.-A circular issued here by firm quoting prices on dystuffs brought to this country by the Ger man submarine Deutschland shows that some grades are valued at $70 a pound. These are the rarer colors not yet manufactured in the United States.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

Real estate, stocks and bonds, for merly the property of Rev. Ben Cox of Memphis. R. D. Duncan and R. F. Garanfio and the defunct State Trust Company of Little Rock. was sold al commissioners sale. The sale was to satisfy a judgment of S35,0OO held by Lloyd England, received for the State National Bank, against j. S Maloney as receiver for the State Trust Company. The sale brought a total of s20,0S1. which was bid in by Lloyd England, receiver for the State National Bank.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Bakers Prepare To Act.

Chicago.-Bakers throughout the country are preparing to act concert edly in advancing the price of five cent loaf of bread to six cents. ac- cording to Paul Schultz. head of one sf Chicago's largest baking concerns.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Sank "A Ships jK July.

Berlin.--An official statement is. sued here says that during July "A merchantmen belonging to the entente allies were sunk by German and Aus trian submarines and mines.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Eiuht Killed: 20 Hurt.

Montreal Quebec.-Eight persons were killed and more than score in- jured in an explosion in munitions plant at Drummondville. The cause of the disaster has not been deter mined.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Posta, Service Surplus.

Washing.on.-A surplus of $5.200.- 900 from the postal service during the fiscal year ending June 30 was report ed to President Wilson by Postmasuer General Burleson.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Class of 1919 Called.

Paris.-The Intransigeant publishes under reserve dispatch from Lail- same that Germany has ordered all youths of F to report immediately 10 recruiting bureaus.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
"lickers" Worth While,

My papa can lick your papa" boasted Johnny, aged six.
 "I don't care my mamma can lick your mamma" came back Jimmy.
 Both of you make me tired" chimed in sammy. My papa and my mamma can both lick me, and the worst part of 1t is they take turns about dOin' it." Indianapolis News.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Easing his opinion on careful in vestigation in his own cotton fields In Drew, Chicot, Desha and Ashley coun- ties, W, H. Lephiew of Dermott be- lieves that the boil weevil has done much more damage to cotton in Ar kansas than estimated and predicts that the states crop will not only fall below 100000 bales, the government estimate, but will be shorter than last seasons crop.
 "l believe it is the duty of every farmer to examine his cotton" MT. Lephiew says, and learn just how badly the weevil has damaged it. Then they should make known the exact condition of the crop. I am sure it would show the weevil has caused greater loss than believed and pubti- cation of this would result in higher price, l sincerely believe that unless we get big price for the crop to off set the damage by the pest, we will face a financial calamity"
 Two conditions prevail in fields at .. One field of cotton may show large number of grown bolls. but which have not blossomed out for several weeks because of the weevil The farmer realizes the young cotton is ruined and pins his faith to the ma tured bolls, but there is where he is in error, MT. Lephiew says.
 "A careful examination will show the familiar puncture on the side of the mature boil" Mir. Lephiew says. "and if the boil is cut open the inte- rior will be found decayed
 Another field also may have an av- craze number of grown bolls, but the weevils entered the field late and the stalks are still blooming. The owner of the field will get only cotton from the matured bolls. because the pests will feed on the blooms"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound would cure it. It helped both the Change of Life and the tumor and when got home dtd not need the doctor. I took tho Pinkham remedies until the tumor was gone, the doctor said, and have not felt it since. l tell every one how I was cured. If this letter will help others you are welcome to use it. " Mrs. E. H. BEAN, 525 Joseph Avenue, Nashville, Tenn.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, a pure remedy containing tho extractive properties of good old fash toned roots and herbs, meets the needs of fwoman's : system It this critical period of her life. . Try It.
 If there is any symptom in your case which puzzles you, write to tho Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mas.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Prince George of England. who Is only fourteen years old, is an expert with knitting needles.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
s7s Guards Discharged

San Antonio. Tex.-A total of S79 guardsmen have been released under the dependent relative provision.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Operated like pair of shears, new implement revolves d buffer to polish the fingernails.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Rome.-Baron Sonnino, minister of foreign affairs, announces that Italy considers herself in a state of war with Germany.
 The official announcement of a state of war between Italy and Ger many has aroused great enthusiasm here. Cheering crowds are parading the streets, applauding the govern ments decision.
 Diplomatic circles here expect in- tervention in the war by Roumania against the central empires tomor- row.
 Italy and Germany have been drift ing steadily toward war. In fact, Italy's formal declaration amounts 10 little more than official recognition of a state of affairs which already ex- isted. The declaration became inevi- table when Italy recently sent troops to Saloniki to cooperate in the cam paign on the Macedonian front. as Germany is directing the forces and has troops on the battle line.
 Italy's position has been anomal- ous since she withdrew from the tri- pie alliance and declared war on Austria. Although by this act she ar rayed herself against her former all lies, Germany and Austria, she re- mained officially at peace with Ger many until recently. Germany exert ed every effort to induce her to re- main neutral, sending to Rome as am bassador Prince von Buelow, one of the ablest statesmen of Germany.
 The prince for some time averted the war between Austria and Italy, and when he saw rupture was inevi- table he negotiated a special agree ment under which in case of war be- tween Austria and Italy, Germany and Italy pledged themselves to respect the properties and lives of their re- spective subjects in each others do- mains. This meant for Germany guarantee of many millions of dollars worth of properties in Italy and for Italy the safety of 30,000 Italian sub jects in Germany,
 According to unofficial reports. Italy's allies were dissatisfied and asked the Italian representatives at the Pases entente conference why their nation was not at war with Ger many. Italy already had agreed not to conclude separate peace and at the Paris conference sanctioned the plan for a permanent hign council of the entente powers for future conduct of the war. The increasing co-opera- ton among the entente allies and the necessity for bringing into service Italy's surplus of troops. which could not be employed on the other fronts without bringing on war with Germany, gradually brought Italy into such position that it became evident a declaration of hostilities against Germany was only a matter of time.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
HOW MRS. BEAN
 MET THE CRISIS
Carried Safely Through Change of Life by Lydia E. Pmkham's
 Vexetable Compound.
Nashville, Tenn.-'sWhen was going through the Change of Life l had tu-

nor 0e large eS Q
 child's head. The doctor said it was
 three years coming
 and gave me medi- cine for it until I
 was called aw ay
 from the city for Is om @ ti m c. Of course l could not |go to him then, 70
 my sister-in-law told bna that she thought
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't suffer torture when all female troubles will vanish in thin air after using "Femenina," Price soc and sI.oo-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06


 Threshing wheat and oats has been nearly completed in Benton county. Wheat is yielding about a half crop; quality good. Oats were above the average in yield. with the largest acreage in the history or the county and quality first class. Corn will average one-third of a crop in Benton county.
 Arkansas will receive from the fed eral government S11294 for construc- tion and maintenance of roads and trails in national forests within the state, according to the tentative ap- portionment made by Secretary of Agriculture Houston. The total ap- propriation for the nation is about $1, 900 000.
 Members of the W. c. T. U. at Van Buren say one-third of the signers of the initiative petition for the repeal of the statewide prohibition law in Crawford county are illegal. It is all legged they have failed to pay their poll tax. The w C. l II. is making a vigorous campaign in this county against the repeal blll.
 The building Committee of the First Presbyterian church has received bids for a Sunday school building 10 be erected on property adjoining the church at Fifth and Walnut streets, Pine Bluff. It will cost about S10 LOGO.
 The Ball manganese mines of Cave Springs have suspended operations. For a long time these mines were large producers of low grade ore, but recently the operators have been un- able to sell it.
 Machinery is being installed in the new Pekin Cooperage Company plant at Benton. which will cost $25.0O0. Forty men will be employed. It is ex- pected the plant will begin operations by September l.
 George Price, p years old, son of J. R. Price. well-known farmer of DeValI Bluff. accidentally shot and killed himself with Winchester rifle 1 He was cleaning the gun, it is said, when it was discharged w. E. Ammons shipped BOA barrels of Maiden Blush apples from two and quarter acres near Bentonville. The apples were sold in New Orleans at s3.25 per barrel
 A c"~load of thoroughbred Short horn La.4a.1 cattle ordered by the Drew County bank of Monticello for 1 it's customers have arrived and all have been placed.
 The Randolph Democrat is the name of a weekly newspaper to be i published al Pocahontas by A. H. ! Chapin of Texas The plant is being i installed.
 The Bentonville City Council pass. ! ed an ordinance requiring license on vehicles kept for hire by persons or firms other than regularly licensed i livery stables. The ordinance re 1 quires 8 license of S6 per year for one horse vehicles, and SIP for two-horse vehicles and automobiles. The contract for the erection of the S4,100 school building at Fountain | Hill was awarded to H, Berry of Mon ticello and work is to begin at once
 s. Balch, a farmer whose place Is near Earle, recently shipped 600 bush els of onions which grew on two acres of ground He received a dollar per bushel for the onions.
 Mrs. w. w. Folsom, widow of Col | w w. Folsom. editor of the Hope Ga zette. who died recently has announc. ed that the publication of the Gazette l will oe continued.
 X splendid new brick schoolhouss is being erected at Dardanelle.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Threshing wheat and oats has been nearly completed in Benton county Wheat is yielding about a half crop; quality good. Oats were above the average in yield. with the largest acreage in the history or the county and quality first class. Corn will average one-third of crop in Benton county
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

\ splendid new brick schoolhouse is being erected at Dardanelle.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

D. H. Colquett, field agent for the American Bible Society. is in Little Rock working to secure s15,0O0 with which he hopes to provide with Bibles the members of the national guard, now on the border
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT HAS AROUSED GREAT ENTHU-
 SIASM AT ROME.
ROUMANIA ALSO MAY ENTER
ltaIy's Position Has Been Anomalous Since She Withdrew From the Alliance and Declared War
 on Austria.
| ITALY'S WAR DECLARATION.

Rome.-The official announce ment of Italy's declaration of war on Germany as given out here fol lows: The Italian government de- clares in the name of the king that Italy considers herself to be in a state of war with Germany as from August 2S, and begs the Swiss government to convey this information to the imperial Ger ! man government"
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The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Arkansas will receive from the fed eral government S11, ,294 for construc- tion and maintenance of roads and trails in national forests within the state, according to the tentative ap- portionment made by Secretary of Agriculture Houston The total ap- propriation for the nation is about $1,OO0,000.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

A S10,00J building and loan asso- citation has been organized at Perry. It is affiliated with the American Building and Loan Association of Lit tie Rock.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Members of the county Farmers Union in the vicinity of Union Hill, south of Batesville. are preparing to build union telephone system be- tween Union Hill and Pleasant Plains. At meetings held the farmers organ ized several good roads clubs through out the county.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

The Ball manganese mines of Cave Springs have suspended operations. For long time these mines were large producers of low grade ore, but recently the operators have been un- able to sell it.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Machinery is being installed in the new Pekin Cooperage Company plant al Benton. which will cost $25,000 Forty men will be employed It is ex- pected the plant will begin operations by September l.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

The Building Committee of the First Presbyterian church has received bids for Sunday school building 10 be erected on property adjoining the church at Fifth and Walnut streets, Pine Bluff It will cost about S1O.OOO
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Members of the W. c. T. IT. at Van Buren say one-third of the signers of the initiative petition for the repeal of the statewide prohibition law in Crawford county are illegal It is al legged they have failed to pay their poll tax. The w. C. l t. is making a vigorous campaign in this county against the repeal blll