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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
CITES NEED OF RIVERS BILL.
Senator Fletcher Declares Failure of
Measure Would Be Calamity.

Asserting that 1t will be a national
calamity if the pending 100000 rivers
and harbors bill should fail OF passage,
Senator Fletcher, chairman of the COM
merce committee, issued a statement yes
terday attacking the plan of Senator
Kenyon and others to substitute a lump
appropriation of 5000 900 to be expend-
ed in the discretion of the Secretary OF
War and army engineers.
He said adoption of the substitute would
mean that now, when our rivers are
sorely needed to supplement the carry
ing power of our railroads and when in
land waterways along the coast would
serve such highly useful functions as
defense of the coast would call for. We are
to abandon this work under policy OF
the government which has been proceed
ing for half a century,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
G. W. U. TO HAVE MIDYEAR
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
First Exercises Of This Character to
Be Held in New York Avenue
Church This Afternoon.

Arrangements have been completed 70,
the first midyear baccalaureate exer-
cises in the history of George Washing
ton University. to be held this after
noon in New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church at o'clock. The exercises
will mark the first convocation of the
entire student body in many years. The
students will attend the exercises, sit
ting in specially reserved seats in the
center of the auditorium. Members OF
the midyear and spring graduating
classes will be capped and gowned.
Rear Admiral Charles Herbert Stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
.LUNAT|C KILLS MINISTER
Also Stays Mother-in-Law and Dies
Himself in Attack on Wife's
Family.

ATLANTA, Ca, February 17.-Eforts
Of Claude Anderson, recently liberated
from the state insane asylum, to ex-
terminate several of his wife's relatives
here tonight resulted in the instant death
Of the Rev. CASTOR r. Buford. pastor of
the Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church,
the Staying Of Anderson, the serious
wounding of Mrs. M. Zahn and wound
Ing Of Mrs. w. ]. Zahn. Mrs. w. J. Zahn
was reported as not dangerously hurt
Mrs. M. Zahn died at a hospital later on
Mrs. Anderson is Mrs. NJ. Zahn's daugh-
ter. She had been separated from Ander-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Killed as He Entered House.

Mr.. Buford was passing the house with
members of his family and FASTENED inside
when he heard the shots and women
screaming. AS he entered the door he
was shot and killed instantly.
W. ]. Zahn and his partner in the
automobile business were nearby and
heard the shooting. They rushed in and
Zahn stated that he grabbed one of the
pistols Anderson was using and fired.
Anderson lived only a short time. Zahn
was taken to police headquarters. where
it was stated he would be held only for
examination.
MIR. Buford was fortytwo years of age.
He came here from Louisville five years
ago. When the restricted district here
was closed he became known for his
activities in aiding women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
DRAFT OF SHIPPING BILL
. HAS BEEN AGREED UPON
Provisions Decided at Conference Be-
tween Shipping Board and Members
of Senate Commerce Committee.

A tentative draft of the bill sought
by the administration authorizing the
taking of ships in time of war or ma
conference between members of the
Senate commerce committee and the
shipping board yesterday. 1t will be
taken up by the committee for dis
position tomorrow.
The draft differs in some particulars
from the original presented by the
board, but contains many provisions
designed to give the government ex-
traordinary power to take over ships
owned by American citizens or cor
porations and to prevent their trans
fer to aliens. in time of emergency.
One feature would change the exist
ing prohibition against purchase of
foreign ships, so that with express con-
sent and approval of the President such
purchases may be made.
Would Eliminate Restriction.
The restriction of existing law on
purchases of ships less than Is per cent
efficient would be eliminated so that
the only prohibition would lie on ships
unadapted to the purpose OF the law.
No vessel of American registry or
ownership except such as the board
cannot by law purchase. could be sold
or transferred to foreign registry or
ownership. The President in time of
war or national emergency would be
empowered to prohibit sale. charter or
transfer of American ships, and also
those which are American-owned, but
foreign registered Transfer of a con-
tract for construction of ship by a
citizen of the United States under those
circumstances to an alien also would
be forbidden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Get Letters From Home.

Many of those members hanging
back on the proposition declare the
country does not want war and that
they are getting letters from home. One
man said he had received 700 letters in
the ratio of ten against war to one for
war. During the general discussion the
pacifist element loudly applauded Meyer
London of New York when he said:
What will the United States gain if
we go to war and win? 1t will eStab-
,lish the right of munition makers TO
make munitions. 1 fear that the slogan,
Stand by the President, is a dangerous
slogan when the President stands on his
head"
The loud amen" of Cyclone" Davis
of Texas led the chorus of pacifists
when Representative Bailey of Penn
sylvania declared that the courage of
the warlike members of the House is
merely the courage of the jungle, while
organs heroism is the heroism of
faith"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18

her mother.
Information given the police by Mrs.
Anderson is that Anderson apparently
had hidden in the house and when Mrs.
NJ. Zahn entered the room where he was
concealed he began firing. She fell dan
gerously wounded. She was followed by
Mrs. w. ]. Zahn, who also was shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18

The Thames carries to the sea an
average of 1.S65,903 cubic feet of sedi-
ment a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18

The manufacture of artificial pearls
at Barcelona, Spain. has developed into
a great industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Like McLemore Incident.

That the House is divided in thought
and that there is well organized
movement, which for want of a better
name may be called ''pacifist move
ment," is apparent and undsputed. The
movement seems to be without exact
dimensions, without political utilization
the only thing like it so far is the
loud cloakroom revolt made in the
days of the far-famed McLemore reso-
luton. That revolt faded like the mists
when the President called for show
down. But that there is big differ
ence of opinion on the German matter
is the talk of the Capitol. That an
American House of Representatives
would fail to back the President when
the time came for blow is unthink-
able; the House will stand by the
President. But, as mentioned, many of
the members seem to think they would
not like to go on record on the ques-
ton of arming ships or conveying them
lust now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
ARMED SHIP CRISIS
PUZZLES congress
Many of Friends Of President
Believe He Should Move
Without Legislative Aid.
DIFFERING OPINIONS HELD

There was plenty of evidence at
hand at the Capitol yesterday that the
members of the House are not unani-
nous in their desire to stand by the
President" to the extent they would
be put on record in the present crisis
until the time for the gravest action
arrives. Because of the delicacy of
the situation, therefore, many of the
Presidents friends and supporters in
the lower house arrived at the con-
clusion yesterday it would be wise
move to advise the President to order
the conveying or arming of American
merchant ships without consulting
Congress. Many of them believe he
has the power to take this step.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18
Many Rumors and Theories.

No member could be found who adj
mitted he knew anything about the
Presidents plans, but the air at the
Capitol was filled all day with rumors
and theories. One republican who made
a speech said privately he had been
told by democrat the President may
go to Congress to ask full power to act
in the critical matters now pending.
without the aid of Congress; that the
President desired to deal with the Ger
man matter in the recess of Congress
without calling an extra session. Other
members were asked how they stood on
the question of conveying American
ships or arming them. The question
scared many of the members into the
tall timbers-but out-and-out pacifists,
who declare they are pacifists. and are
proud of it. such GO Warren Worth Bal
ley of Pennsylvania, covered that the
arming of United States ships would
reopen the entire question of shipments
to neutral countries, and would force
the country into severe quarrel with
England as well as Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-18

No better beds on the market than
this nationally known make-style
and quality par-excellence. These
simmons Brass Beds, with 10 one
inch filters; bright or satin finish;
finished with guaranteed lacquer.
In single, three quarter or full size.
A carload lot in the February Sale
at $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
PANTHERS ARE PROFITABLE


DENY Et. Col. Jan. Mr.. Noun
tain Lion and his two spouses. Bella
and Avahella, OF tho Denver city park
loo are too sturdy and proud TO he
dependents on the city. Th,y not only
pay their own board and rent. bat
furnish the city With = surplus with
which 20 help pay the upkecp Of
other inmates.
Few animals arc in greater demand
for geological purposes than noun
tain lions and municipal zoos and
auwS, importers always are in the
market FOR good cubs. The three an
iuals owned by the Denver zoo are
hardy and they rear annually from
y 10 Is cubs, which bring 4 top price
on ;hc market. The average price
paid for the cubs IS Sl,5 a pair.
The mountain HOn has one ot the
gr,atest geographical ranges pos
SeSScd by any animal and It's ready
adaptation TO conditions 81 climate
and circumstance makes IL easy 10
handle in captivity The lion which
IS also known as the puma. panther
or COUGAR. has been found IS far
north a. British Columbia and as far
south aS Patagonia.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
STATUE OF SEQU0YAH
IS READY FOR HALL
Duplicates Of Figure of Noted
Cherokee May BE Placed
in Oklahoma Cities.

World Washington Rarau Rigs. Bli'du-
WASHINGTON. Jan senator
Gore today received adNcos from the
sculptor that the statue Of Scquoyah
is completed and ready to bc placed
i'm sLltuary hail as soon as the for
maliucs ly the governor of oklahoma
have bc,n couf'lmed with
\ movement is ON foot TO have du-
pliuatos placed at TahlCQudh and
oklahoma city. Each state is allowed
90 recommend the statues OF two men
for this hau and already more than
half the state have taken advantage
OF it SuuarN hall is the old house
of representatives room, scene ot the
famous debates OF Clay. Calhoun and
Webster. but net much used for that
purpose for moro than half d century
\ plate ON the floor marks the pla 1o
where John Adams dropped dead i'm
lN4N while delivering AN address
while serving as congressman after
having been eight years president
sixty years of life devoted to his
country
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25

LNN-tOS $ IN improved ClScArA
Ia tonic ,aNauVel. pleasant 20 take.
In LAN-FOS the CaScara is improved
by the addition of ctr;nin harmless
chemicals which increase the eff
cheney az the CaScara, making Il bet
ter than ordinary Cascara. I.AN-tNOS
IS pleasant q take and does not gr,po
nor disturb the stomach Adapted
% chAdrcn as we'll IS adults, Just ~
one bottle FOR constipation. Price 80
ccrtS.-AaV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
THY SANG AND THEY Nh
Kocer> County People seemed Ia En-
JOY Both Activities.

CI-AEEMoRE. Okla. Jan. - -
-te Rogers county Snslrs convention
et sunday - Sc1yoyah and was well
attended The day Vas very pleasant
l. s.eCt u slrs!rs and az tie noon
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25
IopBY FOR THE PREP SCHOOL
Not Certain Yet Whether the Lcsis.
laturc VIII let Ii Live.

CIAEENoGr Okla. jar - -
Mayor Ryan. F-tt Ca7shaw and Rev.
+ n Cameron a.. q tE,s c.,y. wen;
70 Oklahoma C,;y sunday rsht :,
hs'C continue 'Ae Nsr: f-- ire local
! rA-4;cry S-Acol re situation !.
a;to changed &ri 5; IS no; k-owa
ltt whether tAt S-N--i ~.l he re-.
:4.~t'. made .-t- t--.;...- - sc1..L
~ 4t-.s s-e5 entirely.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25

hour hic spread was lSit. az which
time everyone present took part. The
meeting was pronounced one - tho
. OSt over
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-25

81 The ongest most obstinate. abnorma cases
a. ro harm pain or Interference with work MAI
YAke. nuhin Strength g. % s00nti flu. Write today
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
Lift Your Corns
 Off With Fingers

You reckless men and women who have at least once week in who have at laest once week in vited an awful death from lockjaw or blood poison are now told by a Cincinnati authority to use drug called freezone, which the moment a few drops are applied to any corn or callus the soreness is re- lieved and soon the fentire corn or callus, root and all, lifts off with the fingers.
 Freezone dries the moment it is applied, and simply shrivels the corn tor callus without inflaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue or skin. A small bottle of freezone will cost very little at any of the drug stores, but will positively rid ones feet of every hard or soft corn or hardened callus. If your druggist hasn't any freezone he can get it at any wholesale drug house for you. 'tf
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
STILL RECEIVING WORKERS IN NAVY
Recruiting Agent Explains That Machinists, Cooks and Musi-
 clans Are Wanted.

U. S. Navy Recruiting Agent Binnock, writing from Jonesboro, says the report has been circulated quite generally throughout Greene, Craighead and adjoining counties that enlistment of men for that branch of the service has been dis continued MT. Binnock says this is incorrect. Continuing, he writes:
 We are enlisting two men a week in this district-men who have no trade-and any number of machinists, musicians and cooks. The last three named are sent to schools of instruction as soon as they pass the required examination and we can dispatch them to these schools almost any day in the week. Men without trades, however, are only sent to Little Rock Sunday nights and are sworn into the serv- ice at 1 a. m. Monday. Machinists must understand lathe work. Musi- clans must be able to play brass instrument and read music. Cooks must have knowledge of preparing food for large bodies of men,"
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
Commissioner's Sale.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretaI order of the Chancery Court of Greene county, Arkansas, made and entered on the 29th day of May, A. D. 1917. in a certain cause (No. 732) then pending therein between The New England Securities Company ct al. plaintiffs, and J. H. Maloney ct al, defendants, the undersigned. as commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the South door of the Courthouse, in Greene County, Arkansas, within the hours of legal sales, on Saturday. the 18th day of August. A. D. 1917, the following de- scribed real estate, to-wit:
 The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 5. Township IS North. Range East in Greene County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On credit of three months, the purchaser to exe- cute bond with approved security. bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being retained on premises sold to secure the pur- chase money.
 Given under my hand this 1st day of August. A. D. 1917.
 FRED WATSON, (572) Commissioner in Chancery.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09

their children in the Sunday school work-Rev. T. Y. Romsey and Bill Batey.
 4-Is your child worth training as Christian citizen?-. F. Day and Mrs. A. M. Reedy.
 5-How best to secure interest in rural Sunday schools--Discussion led by Geo. Howard and IT. R. Part low.
 6-Song service to be in charge of Evan Lennon and Ike Fletcher.
 The exercises will begin promt- ly at o'clock. The superintendents of the several Sunday schools in Paragould are requested to see that conveyances are provided for the speakers.
 By order of the Greene County Sunday School Convention.
 By Sam McDaniel, President.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
USES CLUB; YOUNG
 MAN IS PUNISHED
Granville Roper Struck For Per
 sistIng in Forcing His Remarks Upon Lillian Dawson.
From Thursdays Daily Press)

(From Thursdays Daily Press)
 Miss Lillian Dawson was in Par agould this morning in the role of prosecuting witness against Griffin Dover. Dover was charged with dis turbing religious services at the Coffman school house Sunday, July 22. At the trial before Esq. Thompson today he was fined 5 and cost, amounting in all to ap- proximately forty dollars. Miss Dawson, in addition to the fact that she served as star witness, went into court with record for having taken justice into her own hands with reference to Granville Roper a companion of Dover. whom she severely clubbed upon the occasion of the religious disturbance refer red to. Neighbors who came to state that Dover and Roper were state that Dovre and Roper were offensively boisterous during Sun day school services. and persisted in addressing remarks of ques- tionable nature to Miss Dawson. sevreal times she moved away from them in an endeavor to be left alone, but the young men. it is al- legged, continued to impose their re- marks. When Sunday school was over Miss Dawson seized stick of wood and dealt Roper severe blow. Dover, assuming that retreat was the better part of valor. lost no time in placing space between himself and the cruising radius of the stick the young lady was so effectively welding. An attempt was made to have Miss Dawson ar rested. but Esq. J. w. Patton very promptly declined to take notice of the incident, believing. as others did, that Miss Dawson had acted in an entirely commendable manner.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
Commissions Sale.

NOTICIE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Greene county. Arkansas. made and entered on the dth day of April, A. D. 1917, in a certain cause (No. 733) then pending therein wherein Mrs Susie bills ct al were petitioners ex- parte. the undersigned. as commits sioner of said Court. will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the South door of the Courthouse, in Greene County. Ar kansas, within the hours of legal sales, on Saturday the 18th day of scrbed real estate. to-wit:
 The South Half of the Southwest Quarter and Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 20 Township IS North, Range East. in Greene County. Arkansas.
 three months, the purchaser to exc cute bond with approved security. bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being retained on premises sold to secure the pur- chase money.
 Given under my hand this 1st day of August, A. D. 1917.
 FRED WATSON. (626) Commissioner in Chancery.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
GROSS, FEVERISH
 CHILD IS BILIOUS
 OR CONSTLPATED
Look, Mother! If tongue is coated give California
 Syrup of Figs"

Every mother realizes, after giv- of Figs" that this is their ideal laxative. because they love it's pleas ant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels without gripping.
 When cross, irritf fbIe. feverish or breath is bad. stomh hch sour><look at the tongue, motheT If coated, give a teaspoonful of this bdrmless fruit laxative" and in hxew hours all the foul, constipateF waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bowels, and you have well, playful child again. When it's lit- tie system is full of cold. throat sore. has stomach ache, diarrhoea. indigestion. colic--remembe a good 'inside cleansing" should always be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep Cali fornia Syrup of Figs" handy; they know ateaspoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups printed on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold here, so don't be fooled. Get the genuine, made by California Fig Syrup Company"
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
John B. Layton Better Today.

John B. Layton, whose head was chopped open by an axe, while en- gagged in fight with Ali Herren, almost a month ago, was resting very well this morning, with little change in his condition during the past week.
 That he has survived the terrible blow this long is amazing to all who have seen him, and his vitality appears phenomenal. He takes some nourishment, and has partial use of his limbs and body. The terrible gash on his head has made good progress towards healing, and des- bite the warm weather, he contin- ues hopeful and possessed of some strength.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
County Sunday SchooJ Convention

The Greene County Sunday School Convention will be held at the Miller school house on Sunday, Aug 19, and the following, program will be rendered.:
 Why should we have Sun day school in our community? Dis cussion led by Sarn. McDaniel an6 Ed. Fletcher.
 2-Facts about Sunday schoo work-A. A. KplOx and Herber Spillman.
 3-The duty of parents towards
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09
Notice of Sale.

Notice is hereby given that. as administrator of the estate of Jer- sey Holmes. deceased, l will. at the hour of 2 o'clock P. M. on the 3Oth day of August, 1917, offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the follow ing described lands, to-wit:
 The N 1-2 of the S F. IA. and the N E IA of the S w IA, and two CD acres in the N F corner of the S E IA of the s w IA, all in section two CD. township six teen (16) north, range three (3) east.
 The said sale will be conducted on the farm to be sold, three (3) miles west of Walcott, Arkansas.
 Dated this the 7th day of Aug ust, 1917.
 w. c. WILLCOCKSON, Administrator of the Estate Of ter
 sey Holmes, deceased. (51o)
The weekly soliphone., 1917-08-09

after the operation. A portion of his brain as large as half dollar is exposed, but on account of the youth of the child it is probable that the brain tissues will be re- placed, and protective cartilaginous tissues be formed over the eX- posed area. Drs. Henry and Paul Dickson performed the operation.