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The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Get Ready For Session.

Janitors at the new state capitol spent several hours in cleaning the huge chandelier suspended from the dome in the center of the building The apparatus was hung about two years ago and had never been taken down since. It was necessary to lower it with a windlass from the top of the dome in order to do the work and re- place burned out lamps. The chain suspending the chandelier is 90 feet long and weighs 1000 pounds The chandelier proper is 12 feet in diame ter, of cast bronze, and weighs more than 1900 pounds. Work of cleaning the Senate and house chambers and the committee rooms has been begun in preparation for the converting of the Legislature.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Smallpox Under Control.

Smallpox has been greatly reduced at the State Hospital in the last 10 days, according to pr. c. A. Arke- bauer, acting superintendent There now are but eight cases, as compared with 45 few weeks ago, he said, and all of these are convalescing. No new cases have been reported in the last 10 days. Quarantine was raised last week on Ward B. South and the Ward F, North buildings. It is expected that the disease will be entirely eradicated within 10 days, Dr. Arkebauer said.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Memphis Seems Favored.

Washington.-The winter establish ment of the army aviation school for the Central states probably will be moved from Chicago to Memphis FL nal selection of the new location has not yet been made, but Memphis pos abilities are considered by army off cers to be the best of any place under consideration. The school is fitted with equipment for an aviation squad ron and is attended by about 50 stu dents.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Wants County Deputies.

Wants County Deputies.
 Commissioner of Labor J. c. Clary said that he will file a supplementary report to his biennial report to the governor when Governor-elect Brough takes office next month, recommend ing that 3 deputy be appointed in each county for the enforcement of the la. bor laws, the compensation to be based upon the prosecutions secured by the deputy MT, Clary's report was filed this week with Governor Hays. Several minor recommendation will be contained in the supplemental re port, he said
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Oil and Gas Rinhts Sold.

Wichita, Kan.-The Skaer Gas and Drilling Company, operating near Au- gusta, sold it's remaining rights to oil and gas on 91S acres for an even ST. OO0,00O the Sinclair Oil Company of Wichita and Tulsa being the pur- chaser Last summer the Skaer com pany sold an interest in the same property to the Empire Fuel Company for $150O0O
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Growers Get Ronus

Marinette, Wis.-Beet growers of northeastern Wisconsin were present. ed with an unexpected Christmas bonus, amounting to $3O,0OO by local sugar refining company. The bonus was based on rate of 50 cents per ton of beets produced for the com pany during the past season.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Make School Bows work

London-A Reuter- dispatch from Copenhagen says that the government of Schleswig, Prussia, has proclaimed civil conscription of schoolboys. They will be used particularly for railroad work and the loading and unloading of trucks, of which labor there is a shortage.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Embaroo On FreIoht.

Springfield, Mo.-Effective at once an embargo on all freight shipments, excepting merchandise, perishable goods, live stock and empty coal cars, out of Kansas City was declared by the St. Louis and San Francisco rail- road. The order was promulgated, it was said, on account of the blockade of freight in the Kansas City railroad yards.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Pope Will Take Action.

London.-A Zurich dispatch to the Tageblatt of Berlin as forwarded from Copenhagen by the Exchange Tele- graph Company says that in response to the peace note of the Central pow CTS to the Vatican the pope in few days will issue a Christmas proclama- ton to all the belligerents.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Guard Officer Transferred.

Governor Hays issued an order transferring Second Lieut.. F. B. Smith of Company D, Second Arkansas In- fantry, to the First Infantry, unas- signed, and assigning Second Lieut. Harry Smith to Company D, Second Arkansas. Company D is the Fort Smith company The transfer of Lieut. F. B. Smith was made at his own re- quest.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Gould Makes Donation.

Paris.-Frank J. Gould, says the Paris Herald, has given $1O0OOO for the rebuilding of the English Protest ant church at Maisons LaFitte, where there is an important English-Ameri- can colony, mostly interested in thor oughbred racing stables.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Must Go To the Border.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-One hundred and thirty-five members of the Okla homa National Guard who failed to go with the Oklahoma Infantry to the bor- der must report at once, according to orders from Col. R. A. Brown of Fort Sam Houston. The government in- tends to prosecute them as deserters if they do not respond.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Great Strike in sn.in

Madrid.-The 24-hour general strike called by the labor organizations as q protest against the increased price of food, has resulted in a complete tie-up of factories, stores and other bus1- ness throughout Spain. Quiet prevails everywhere.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Back To the Treasury.

Washington.-The S75,000 appro- priated last session for a public build ing at Ripon, Wis, and which citizens of that place asked Congress to retain for purchase of military aviation field was voted back into the treasury by the house.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Farm Appraisers Report.

According to the report filed by the special commission appointed by Gov. Hays to appraise the state peniten- tiary property, Arkansas penal insti- tutions-including the state peniten- tiary, state reform school and the con vict farms at Tucker, Jefferson coun- ty, and Cummins, Lincoln county have total valuation of s1,O99. .602.02.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Burnside Resigns.

Dinner c. Burnside, member of the board of control, rendered his resig- nation to Gov Hays, and z. M Mo Carroll, commissary clerk at the state convict farm at Tucker, was appoint ed to the vacancy. The resignation and appointment has been expected for 10 days.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Pneumonia in canan

El Paso-The seventh death among the troops within a week from pneu- mon1a occurred here when Private Pfeston J. Wilson of M Company. Second Carolina Infantry, died from the disease. Wilson lived in Colum- bia, s. c.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
For 1000 Machine Guns.

Washington War Department let contracts for 1000 Vickers machine guns and accessories at a cost of $5,- 500,000, and announced that addition al contracts soon will be let which will bring the sum to be expended on such weapons to about $9,500,0O0.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
MACKENSEN DRIVES
 ENEMY BEFORE HIM
ISAkTcHA TAKEN AND MATcHiN RRIDGEHEAD ATTACKED
 TULTCHA IS EVACUATED.

Berlin.-Field Marshal von Macken- sens Dobrudia army, after capturing Isaktcha on the Danube, has begun an attack on the bridgehead of Match in, in the northwestern corner or Dobrudja province, to which the Rus so-Roumanian forces have retreated, army headquarters announced.
 Across the Danube in Eastern Wal laehia there has been a renewal or activity and engagements are now III progress. On the eastern TransylVa- nian front, Austro-German troops re- pulsed two Russian attacks in the Oitus Valley. The statement follows:
 Front of Arkduke Joseph: Near Cimbroslava our patrols dominating the advance ground repulsed several Russian detachments.
 North of Sosmeoce in the Oitus Valley our fire pushed back the Rus sians who twice attacked.
 Army group of Field Marshal von Mackensen: In Great Wallachia, new engagements are in progress.
 "Our Dobrudja army has captured Isaktcha and is now attacking the bridgehead of Matchin.
 'Western front: There was an ar tillery duel of temporary severity in the Wyschaete sector. With the re- maining armies the activity did not pass the usual measure. The night in most sectors was calm.
 Front of Prince Leopold of Bava- ria Austro-Hungarian outposts re- pulsed several Russian attacks near Lysiets, southwest of Stanislau Ga licia)"
 Of the Macedonian front operations the statement says:
 There were no incidents of import ance"
 The official statement from general headquarters issued this evening reads:
 No large actions are reported from the west or east fronts.
 "In Roumania progress continues.
 "On the Macedonian front there have been no incidents of import ance."
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Government Fixes Price.

vienna.-The Austrian government has ordered that portion of all bags of wild deer, red deer, hares and other games be turned over to public vel fare institutions and consumers or. ganization at a fixed price
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Prohibition and EIeas.

Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Catherine Kane of Philadelphia testified in a suit for divorce brought by her hus- bands on grounds of assertion. Ex- blaming why she would not follow him to Savannah, she said she did not like prohibition, and Savannah was full of fieas. Mrs. Kane admitted she took drink occasionally.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
senator-EIect To Resign.

It was authoritatively announced that Senator-e1ect Ezra Hester of Fort Smith will tender his resigna- tion during the Christmas holidays and that Governor Hays will appoint for mer State Senator A. W. Covington hts successor.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
AN ARKANSAS EpTTOME.

The Gather Mountain Mining Com pany, Harrison organization, has a force at work down 25 feet on prom ising lease 10 miles west of Harrison. Should pay ore be found it will open a new field, as all our nearby mines are east from the town
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Population of the u s A

Washington.-The population of continental United States on January l, 1917, will be 1O2,S26, 1909, and with its outlying possessions. 11a aoo oaE the Census Bureau estimates. upon the increase as shown by the federaI census of 1900 and 1910.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Denmark RatifIes Sale.

Copenhagen.--After a single read Ing the Folkenthing adopted the bill ratifying the treaty for the sale of Danish West Indies to the United States. The vote was 90 in favor of and 16 against ratification. Five members were absent.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

Petrograd- Renewed heavy fighting is in progress in Eastern Wallachia, war office statement announces. The Roumanians were forced to yield ground at some points and the Rus sians lost height north of the Blu zeu-Rimnik Road, but repulsed all other attacks.
 Attempts by Austro-German troops to recapture heights occupied by the Russians north of the Uzul Valley were repulsed sanguinarily, the Rus slans capturing two guns and more than 200 prisoners.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Is the President In?

Washington. President Wilson's presence in Washington hereafter will be denoted by the flag of the presi- dent of the Unitee States floating over the White House.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
No Money To Make Money.

Washington.-Secr McAdoo no- tified Congress that he is faced with the necessity of suspending operations at the Philadelphia mint for a lack of funds and asked for a deficiency ap- propriation before the holidays to keep the plant going.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Nobility To the War

London.-The new Almanach de Gotha's list of nobility fallen in inc war includes 25S counts, 5e7 barons and 1.465 lesser nobility.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Major Little Resigns.

The resignation of Curtis J. Little or Blytheyille. major of the Second Battalion. First Arkansas Infantry, has been accepted by the War Depart ment, effective immediately, according to an order received at the office of the adintant general.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
German Prisoners shot.

Peking.-Three German army of1- cers who escaped from a Siberian prison camp have been killed in Mon golia by Russian soldiers, according to the Chinese Foreign Office.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Fears of Coal Shortage.

To urge miners in the coal region of western Arkansas not to follow their usual custom of abandoning work during Christmas week, E. I. Mckinley, deputy state labor commissioner, left for Huntington and Hartford with messages to the miners from Governor Hays and Commissioner of Labor J. c. Clary.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
Boston Votes For Licuor.

Boston.-Boston voted to continue the licensed sale of liquor. The vote in favor of license. was 53,459, with 29,997 against.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

B. S. Petefish of Acorn lost his pocketbook on his farm last Septem- Der A few days ago his dog Tip found the pocketbook near the family woodpile. The contents of the pocket book were undisturbed when the dog found it.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

Washington.-Th bill to retire fed erai judges at 70 years. recently pass ed by the Senate, was reported favor. ably to the house by the judicary committee.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29
 Incorporation Matters.

The Jefferson Hardwood Company of Wabbaseka, capitalized at $5,00o, filed articles of incorporation The corporators are M. P. Allport. T. H. Ashcraft and J. P. Alexander.
 The Paragould Hyde, Fur, Scrap Iron and Metal Company, capitalized at s5,000, filed similar articles. The corporators are: B. M. Kitchens, Joe Waxman, Louis Levins and Perry Cop perman.
 The South Side Terminal Railway Company of Fort Smith, capitalized at s50,000, formed to build a connecting road between the intersection of the Iron Mountain and the Frisco, the tracks of the Fort Smith and Western and the Kansas City Southern Railway at Fort Smith, to a point at South Fort Smith, was granted a charter. The length of the proposed road is 4 3-4 miles. The directors are: H. A. Buck, k. F. Gutensohn, George Kelts, w. E. Decker and Samuel P. Sturgis, all of Fort Smith.
 Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the secretary of state by the following companies: The Grove-Reed Company of Marianna, general merchandise, incorporated by J. B. Grove, J. w. Reed and J. M. Me Clintock, and capitalized at $25,000; the Crosby-Brown Drug Company of Heber Springs incorporated by c. F. i Crosby, M. E. Crosby and B. R. Brown, and capitalized at SS,000: the Hurt Heaton Grocer Company of Para gould, incorporated by F. J. Heaton, J C. Hurt and others, and capitalized at s1000,000, and the Acme Cooperage Company of Newport.
 The Well Bros Plantation Go. of Pine Bluff filed articles of incorpora- tion The company will engage in the general merchandise business and is capitalized at s30,O00, all of which has been paid in. The incorporators are: Ben B., Harold H. and David H. Veil.
 The Cooper Mining Company of Wal nut Ridge, capitalized at S10,O00, filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state.
 The Dayton Tire Sales Company of Fort Smith, capitalized at $5,OO0, also filed articles.
 Governor Pardons.
 Governor Hays remitted fines amounting to $2OO and $36 criminal tax assessed against Sidney H. Mayer, former clerk at the Stifft jewelry store, Tuesday in the Pulaski Circuit Court, and restored him to citizenship. Mayer pleaded guilty to F charges of petit larceny.
 The sentence of one years impris
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

of new steel range when he built fire in the stove, in which water pipes were frozen. The pipes burst, demol- ishing the range No one was in- jured.
 James Hove of Russellville and capitalists of Memphis are to operate coal mine near Scranton. They have secured a 400-acre lease from the Ar kansas Anthracite Coal Company.
 Aunt Hannah, an aged negress, who has been a resident of Monticello since it was the merest hamlet, died there a few days ago. She had many friends among the white people
 Several farmers north of the Arkan- sas river at Ozark have made negotia- tions with large cattle raisers of pure breeds for two cars of fine stock.
 It is estimated that 300 turkeys were shipped from Philadelphia for Christmas trade in Little Rock and other large towns of the state
 Farmers of Little River county have organized a National Farm Loan As sociation under the provisions of the Rural Credits Bill.
 The population of Harrison is S,792, according to the figures compiled in a census just completed
 Nashville is to have waterworks and a sewerage system.
 Floyd, 11-year-old son of MT and Mrs. Ed McAllister, of Benton, is not expected to live, following an acciden- tai shooting when the lad was shot by a playmate. Ted Ballard, while hunting birds. More than 20 shots have been removed from the boys head, throat and back.
 The Malvern Special School Dis trict is considering the building of a new, up-to-date schoolAouse for Nal vern. The matter will be taken ID at an early meeting of the board.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

Former Sheriff John F. McCuistion Of Newport recently suffered the loss of new steel range when he built fire in the stove, in which water pipes were frozen. The pipes burst, demol- ishing the range. No one was in- jured.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

James Hove of Russellville and capitalists of Memphis are to operate coal mine near Scranton. They have secured a 400-acre lease from the Ar kansas Anthracite Coal Company.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

The Malvern Special School Dis trict is considering the building of a new, up-to-date schoolhouse for Nal vern. The matter will be taken ID at an early meeting of the board.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-29

Aunt Hannah, an aged negress, who has been a resident of Monticello since it was the merest hamlet, died there a few days ago. She had many friends among the white people.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-23

just the slightest CLINT of mischief
into her heavenly eyes-'you know
the bible tells us always to forgive"
Come here to- Aunt Margie," I
commanded when mother had for
given.
All over again were the blandish-
o. ments Of Tins quick wit softening
Annie, but this time it was Tins wit
speaking through his child.
ITO Be Continued.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-23

New York. - vernon looks just
LOVELY in his uniform" was
the word brought back from England
by Mrs. Vernon Castle, VINO with her
pet monkey arrived on the st. Louis.
Vernon is a British aviator.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-23

HUGHES DOES NOT RECOGNIZE
IRRESPONSIBLE RUMORS"
Washington, May q. - Justice
Hughes does not recognize irrespon-
sible rumOrs," the supreme court JUS
tice announced today through his
secretary in response to a story quot
ing him as saying the Republicans
will nominate Theodore Roosevelt
and that cit is no use considering any.
one else" Further comment was re-
fused. 49,
HaVerhilI, Mass.-OYer 100 over
coats, coats and vests are awaiting
owners at police headquarters here.
Were seized by sheriffs who raided q
cock fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
Commercial Club Nearly Up to the
1000 Mark; Makes Great Grouth

mediately. There are over 500 men,
bers in the 1000 Club" The presi-
dent of this club is L. V. Nicholas, the
vice president. H. G. Hoel, the secre-
tary, c. L. Sykes.
Membership Committee.
The regular membership committee,
of course, did not remain idle while
the 5000 Club" was at work. This
committee consists of twenty-five
men, who hustle constantly, and every
week bring some new members
names before the executive commit
tee for approval The personnel of
the membership committee is:
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01


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Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
secretary of the board of transporta-

secretary of the board of transporta-
ton. J...
William S. Summers afterward be-
came United States district attorney.
George A. Day became supreme
court commissioner and for fourteen
years has served Douglas county as
district judge.
Ed P. Smith, one of Omaha's best
known attorneys, was offered polit-
ical preferment when he left the po-
sition, but refused to accept because
Of his lucrative private practice.
w. D. Oldham Of Kearney became
supreme court commissioner.
Norris Brown became attorney gen.
eral and was afterward elected United
States senator.
William L. Thompson became at
torney general and afterward was
elected solicitor of customs at Wash
ington, D. c.
William B. Rose was elevated to
the supreme bench, which position
he still retains.
Grant c. Martin filled the shoes of
his superior officer and was elected
attorney general. He is now supreme
court commissioner.
George w. Ayres is now special as
sistant to the attorney general.
Lord Chesterfield' Dex' - T. Bar
rett and Charles S. Roe are the pres
ent deputies, acting under Attorney
General Willis E, Reed.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
Roos' New Home
For Motorcycles

Victor H. Roos, a veteran of the
motorcycle business, has new stock
of 1917 Harley-Davidson motorcy-
Giles in his new salesrooms at TWEEN
ty-seventh and Leavenworth streets
An attractive display OF the machines
he has staged in the window. The
store has a new front and floor and
is prettily decorated.
Mr.. Roos carries every motorcycle
product of the Harley-Davidson peo-
pie, a complete stock of tires, parts
and accessories. He maintains a
service department in the rear of his
store.
The new Harley Davidson for 1917
shows many Improvements and is ap-
pearing in new dress, the army OIL
i've drab. The Harley-Davidson Mo-
tor company filled several big orders
from the United States army and fin
ished the machines in that colors ac-
cording to army specifications. SO
attractive was the Harley in this new
dress that the factory decided to adopt
it for the standard color. So the
silent gray fellow" is now in the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
UNI OF OMAHA
ELECTS OFFICERS
Seniors and Freshmen Choose
Glass Leaders and Year
ings Select Colors.
OTHER BITS OF CHAT

The senior class held its election
last week and the following officers
were elected; Howard DeLamatre,
president; Fern Gilbert, vice presi-
dent; Elizabeth Bergman, secretary;
Olga Anderson, treasurer; Marion
Pearsall and Roy Greeting, sergeants-
alarms, Miss Lottie Underhil and
Prof. Leland Lewis were chosen class
teachers.
The freshman class elected the fol-
lowing officers. Reed Zimmerman,
president; Gladys Thompson, vice
president; John Seibert, secretary and
treasurer; Mary Brown and James
Smith, sergeants- alarms. Purple and
white were chosen as the class colors.
Demosthenes, who practiced ora
tory by the seashore with pebble in
his mouth, had nothing on the pub
lie speaking class, who did themselves
honor last week entertaining the STU
dent body. Among the favorite reci-
tations was Lincoln's Gettysburg ad-
dress.
Omaha University Notes.
The boys Of the University OF Omaha are
promoting the tennis tournament by fur
n,shing the prize for the c.ed winner. A
collection has been taken and a beautiful
pillow cover on which Is embroidered the
university's monogram will be bought for
the tennis champion.
Regular sym classes started last Tuesday.
The faculty reported with the rest.
The university Is to have a glee club.
The, new debating society held Its first
meeting last Friday.
Sam. Slotky. an alumnus. visited at the