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The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-17
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The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-17

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The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-17
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 November 4th, 1905, at the post 'es a at Prescott, Ark, under the act 0I 0s Congress, March 3. 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-17

Go to churck tomorrow
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
MALVERN GETS
 SYNOD MEETING

The State meeting of the Presby- terian Synod will be held in Malvern next year, it was decided at their meeting which has just adjourned at Dardanefle.
 Dr. c. P. Bridewell and John Lind ahl,of this city, represented the church here, and extended the invitation. After q hard fight, Malvern won out by one vote. Batesville desired the meeting also, and on account of the Presbyterian college being located in that city, it proved a strong competit- or. MT. Lindahl made a strong plea for the meeting to be held here, and it was mainly through his efforts that Malvern will have the honor of ente1- taining the Presbyterians of the state next November.
 Dr. Bridewell and Mr. Lindahl re- turned to the city Friday, from Oar daneile, and report a very interesting and important session.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
MORE LIGHT ON
 SEAMS ASSIGNMENT
Is Said to Have Given $8,000 to Assist Syrian Sufferers.--Affidayit Filed at Hot Springs.

The following story, coming from fHot Springs in regard to the assign
 ment of T. A. Shamis, of this city, IS
 published in today's Gazette. AS It
 will be of interest to our readers, we reproduce it in full:
 Declaring that he believed it to be his duty to give money to prevent his mother and brothers in Syria from starving, and to assist in the work of Syrian relief, even at the cost of be- coming bankrupt, T. A. Shamis, a merchant of Malvern, has submitted one of the most remarkable affi- davits in bankruptcy proceedings any court in Arkansas has been called up- on to consider in years. W. Morton Garden, attorney for Shamis, met with the latter's creditors in this city. His clients liabilities are estimated to be about $38,000, with stock estimated to invoice at about $30,O00, still in Shamis' two stores in Malvern.
 Shamis is a naturalized American citizen. He came to this country over 25 years ago. Before going into busi- ness in Malvern, he lived Ill Hope, and, it is said, holds a commission as first lieutenant in the officers reserve | of the State National Guard.
 Several months ago John B. Corey, also a Syrian, had conference with Shamis in Washington. 1t was then that Shamis, so the latter said, got first hand information concerning con- ditions in Syria and pertaining to the
 members of his family. Corey, so Shamis alleges, had come from Syria, bringing news of the death of Shamis' father. 1t is said the elder Shamis died of starvation, and Shamis was told his mother and brothers were al-
 so likely to die for lack of food un- less financial assistance reached them.
 Shamis says in his affidavit that he and Corey were raised together. Both lived as boys in little village near Mount Lebanon Shamis alleges that when he heard the story of suffering from Corey he told him to come to Malvern, promising financial help.
 Shamis says in his affidavit that Corey later came to Malvern and that Corey received from him about $8,000 in cash. The money was paid to Corey, so Shamis says, in bills of various denomination. Corey depart ed but was unable to tell Shamis from what port he would sail.
 Shamis' creditors, it is said, are making strenuous effort to get some trace of Corey, but up to the present time have been unsuccessful. Shamis is on the verge of nervous break down, but is willing to enter the serv- ice and do his "bit," his attorney said, for the United States.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
SECOND BAPTIST:- 9:45 a. m. Sunday School. 

'SO e. IrIs NUIIUtty sJCIIUU1s Preaching II a. m. 6:30 p. m. B Y P U. Sermon 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday even ng at 7:30.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
WANT ARKANSAS TO FURNISH
 1000 MEN FOR NAVY

Little Rock, Nov. 16.-The Navy Department is calling upon Arkansas to furnish, in the shortest possible time, one thousand men for the navy Because of the part the Navy is being called upon to perform in the present crisis, it is essential that that branch of the service be recruited to full strength without delay.
 Never in Us history has the Navy offered so many opportunities for ad- vancement as it does today. Two months after men have been sent to the training station they have been promoted to petty officers and enlisted men are being promoted daily to com missioned officers.
 The lowest rate of pay in the oavy today is $32.50. Men with trades who can be used aboard ships are given a higher rate of pay, but those without trades may enlist as apprentice sea- men or firemen third class and be ill line for quick promotion. Men with out trades are given an opportunity 70 learn one. Enlistment ages are IS to I35. Navy officers argue that highly efficient and fully manned Navy will do much toward bringing the war to a successful and speedy ending, and that IS one of the reasons the Navy is calling upon the citizens of Ark Eansas to help it secure men from this State. Soldiers, food and supplies must go over. Ships of the Navy are not only protecting our coasts from invasion, but are safely conveying soldiers to France and are protecting the ships carrying food and supplies to American soldiers and those of our Allies. Ships of the Navy are hunt ing out and destroying enemy sub- marines and preventing supplies from going to Germany. When the enemy l is chased from the seas, the efforts of the land forces will be made all the more effective.
 Men may enlist for the Navy at the sub-stations in Hot Springs, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Leslie, Conway o1 lat the main station at Little Rock 1 Information concerning the Navy may be secured from the Postmasters.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVEN-
 TON MEETS MONDAY

Little Rock, Nov. 16.-The Con stitutional Convention will convene at 12 o'clock, noon, Monday in the hall of the House of Representatives Sec retary of State T. J. Terral will call the convention to order and will pre- side over it's deliberations until per- Emanent president has been elected. Rev Sam Campbell of Little Rock will be temporary chaplain, and Clio Harper, of the Parke- Harper News Service, Little Rock, will be temper |ary secretary There are three can |didates for the presidency, Tom M. Mehaffy of Little Rock, John Ike Moore of Helena, and J. R. Wilson of Warren. The withdrawal of J. " Walker of Fayetteville, on account of { illness, simplifies the situation. T. EC. McRae of Prescott, who has been mentioned is merely receptive can didate. The candidates for Secre- tary are H. G. Combs of Fayetteville and 0. c. Ludwig of Little Rock.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
EXPECT Y. M. (. 4.
 RETURNS BY MONDAY

Between $500 and $500 had been se- cured in pledges for the support of the Army Y M. c. A. from Hot Spring county, at 10 o'clock this morning, according to Mayor G. k. Mattison, chairman of the committee. A large number of the petitions sent out were expected to be returned this after noon. All have been given until Monday to make returns, and it is thought much larger amount will be secured by that time.
 Mill employees of the Arkansas Land and Lumber Go. subscribed S124.25; the Arkansas Land and Lum- Der Go. gave S100; The Wisconsin Arkansas Lumber Co.,, and employees subscribed $18475; Moline Lumber Co.,, and employees, $86.50.
 The Sheldon Handle Factory and employees gave $16.00.
 Joe Sirritt and Joe Collie, of School District 19, came in this morning with $45.70 on their subscription list.
 w T. Hall, of Donaldson, Route 1, reported $44 subscribed in Antioch township.
 Thrasher Berry, of School District IS, brought in his petition with $500 subscribed
 J. Franklin, of School District 42, brought in $22.50.
 W. R. Carver, of School District No. 1, reported $30.50 subscribed.
 The people of the county are to be commended upon the liberal donations received thus far.
 It is thought that when all reports have been received Monday, the coun- ty will make a splendid showing to- ward the $2,000 it has been asked to raise.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
NEW COUNTIES TO HAVE co
 SCHOOL SUPERINDENTENTS

From reports received at the De partment of Education, it now seems that some fifteen counties have been added to the county superintendensv column, Some of the counties that have adopted the county supervision plan of work for their counties are: Desha, Woodruff. St, Francis, Craig head, Perry, Franklin, lizard, Phiii- ips, Cross, Scott, Conway and poss1 ibly searcy, Clay and Yell.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
FIRST BAPTIST-
FIRST BAPTIST:-
 Sunday School 10 a. m. Sermon Il am.
 Senior B. Y. P. U. 6:so. 7:45 D. m. Sermon by pastor. Junior B. f. P. U. 6:30.
B Y. P. U. PROGRAM FOR
 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

Subject: The Church, It's Divine Mission
 Leader, Miss Lorine Mitchell
 Scripture reading, c. w. Dixon. Introduction, by the leader.
 The church and public worship, Mrs. Lewis Collie.
 The church and the care of it's mem- bers, Mrs. H N. Canady.
 The church and the Bible, J. T. Wharton.
 The church and the training of it's members in service, W. K. Smith. The church and the ordinance, Miss Floy Beason.
 The church and the lost, J. c. Ross. The stewardship of money, the pas tor.
 Scripture reading for the week, Heb. T, 8, 9, 10, II, 12.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
NOTICE OF STOLEN CAR

Ford touring car was stolen from the corner of Markham and Scott street, Little Rock, last Wednesday afternoon. Gar number 22O2622 State License No. 27e51; Inter City License No. 157. A reasonable re- ward for information leading to the recovery of the car. Notify Sheriff $ office.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17

THIRD BAPTIST:-
 10:00 a. m.-Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.-Preaching. 6:30 p m.-B. Y. P. U.
 7:30 ?. m. Preaching
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17

Telephone news items to 64W, or 69. If you have friend or relative visiting you phone us about it, as we are always glad to give the news.
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
ASSEMBLY OF GOD:- 10 a. m. Sunday School. II a. m. Preaching.
 7::30 p. m. Preaching
PRESBYTERIAN 9:45 a. m. Sunday School. l 10 a. m. Bible Class:

IV IIIs 0Ip1C OIetoo, II a. m. Sermon by the Pastor 2 p. m. Junior Christian Endeavor. 6:30 p. m. Senior Christian Endeavor.
 The pastor will make short talk on the period of history between the close of the old Testament and the opening of the new Testament This will take the place of the regular ques- tions.
 |7:30 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor;
Malvern daily record., 1917-11-17
LOCAL CHURCH NEWS
 AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

METHODIsT:-
 Sunday School, 9:45. Preaching, II a. m. Epworth League -6:30. Preaching-7:30.
 Prayer meeting 7:45 Wednesday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
Disappointmen. Ahead for peary.

Part of Admiral Robert E. Peary's polar ex-
ploration achievements was the discovery of
"Crocker Land" thought by him to be of al
most continental proportions. Now comes let
ter from Donald B. Mcmillan, who has spent the
last four years in the polar region, in which he
reports his inability to locate any vestige Of land
where Peary thought continent rested. Nc
MILAN says he pressed even thirty miles beyond
the point at which his predecessor located his dis
covery, but found only clear horizon ahead. This
will be a great disappointment to Peary, but
should throw no discredit on his bther work. II
merely puts additional emphasis on the admitted
difficulties of exploration in the Arctic regions.
The geography of that part of the world is i'm
portant, as it is very desirable for many reasons
to know just what is there, but after centuries
Of effort we yet have only hazy notion of con-
ditions around the pole. Bold adventurers are
continually bringing home new bits OF intorma-
ton and explorers like Stefansson and Mcmillan
are gradually consolidating these into accurate
knowledge, but the top OF the earth holds yet
much of mystery to be penetrated. All cannot
be exact as to their data every point, but grad
ually the facts are being fixed, and in time we will
know as much about polar geography as we do
now Of more inviting localities.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
People and Events

Connecticut man choked to death while eat
ing piece of steak in a restaurant. Perhaps he
had just gotten glimpse of the bill.
New wide-brimmed hats for women have a
piece of glass in their bris that they will not
obstruct the vision when pulled down to cover a
wearcrs eyes,
Mr.. Edison's greatness is attested by the fact
that although he invented talking machine he
practices the virtue of silence when working on
some great war invention.
The war has abolished the last vestige OF Os-
iersm. 1t is not age, but ability and readiness,
which now count in work The man over the
middle-age dead line is coming back.
1t is small wonder that the Russian idea of
freedom in the army is overdrawn, but they can
has also the best military discipline.
Joseph sproul a 2O-year-old New York bell
hop" has excited some comment by blossoming
out in brand new 1917 touring car, bought from
his tips Those who have stopped long at New
York hotel are not surprised, however.
Major General John R. Brooke, U. S. A., re-
tired, was 79 years old on Saturday, July g. and
Mrs. Brooke gave dinner for him at the Maple
wood hotel in Pittsburgh, where they are passing
the summer. In the afternoon the general won a
clock golf match on the Maplewood course,
Mrs. Dora Long of Wilson county, Kansas
harvested 1000 bushels of wheat and found she
had not storage room enough; consequently she
filled two bedrooms in her farm house after the
barns and outbuildings were filed AS mat,
ter of fact, is there anything more deserving oi
a good bed these days than bushel of wheat
unless it be two bushelsa
The first valor medal struck by the defense
committee of the National Arts club is to be con-
ferred upon Elihu Root, and Mayor Mitchell ha:
named distinguished committee to award the
medal. The honor is we'll bestowed. To have
braved murderers by sea and assassins on land
to carry to the republic of Russia the greetings
of the United States requires in one of Mr., Roots
years not only sacrifice and devotion, but courage
OF high order.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
Base. Ball and Bomb Throwing.

If you were to tell the average American IA
ther his son is born bomb thrower he would
doubtless take violent umbrage, but If you said
the boy was a born ball player he would be COM
pmented Yet 1t amounts to the same thing
Young American soldiers in France, undergoing
intensive training in the gentle art of how to
blow up an enemy and escape being blown up by
him, have astonished their preceptors by the fa-
cility and accuracy with which they take to the
practice OF bomb throwing Here is where the
hereditary base bali skill comes into practice The
same free arm swing that hurls the fugitive ball
home from deep outfeld or nips feet runner
in his quest of a stolen base will land a hand
grenade in shelf hole or up against the line of
the advancing enemy. Here is one bit of modern
warfare in which our lads need no training. 1t
is as natural for them to throw with accuracy as
It 10 to breathe deeply.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
Nebraskans as Home Builders.

Back in the earlier days Of the states history
outanders derisively referred to Nebraskans as
"Bug Hunters" presumably having reference to
the vigorous campaign carried on BY the settlers
against insect pests AT later period "Tree
Planters was the appellation, because Of the ac-
tivity with which the people pursued the advice
and example of Julius Sterling Morton. This, OF
course, was complimentary. Now the state may
make application for third descriptive designa-
ton, that OF Home Builders" Reports to the
United States League OF Local Loan and Building
Associations show Nebraska eighth in the list
1t has seventy-two associations, with o4,927 mem
bers and assets of $47,o1z847. This is the pres
ent status and this takes no note of the thousands
of homes already built in the state by thrifty
men and women. who took advantage of this
practical means for cooperation. A Avolume might
be written in elaboration of the fact, but it could
not be more eloquent than the figures by them
selves The state of Nebraska is prosperous and
in no way is this exhibited as fully as in the
proportion of its inhabitants who own their own
homes
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
Important Week for Coal Men.

This is going TO be an important week in the
history OF the coal industry of the United States.
Mine owners and operators are to appear at
Washington to confer with the government Off
cals over the conduct of their business. 1t will
determine if they to be left in control of their
own affairs or il the federal authorities will take
control OF the distribution of coal, fixing prices
and ailoting supplies On their own behalf the
operators say they are victims OF circumstances
they cannot evade. Concerning the supply of coal,
they insist the railroads are not furnishing cars
needed for shipping and that the shortage in dis
tributing centers is due to this fact. AS to prices
they point out they are furnishing domestic con-
sumers coal at the rate of S. at the mine. when
they can sell all they have TO ship owners and for
export at So to $3.50. Thus protest the coal men,
they are voluntarily foregoing profit of s. per
ton on their product Interference with their busi-
ness is attributed to politics entirely. To Offset
this the government is informed that S. pays a
very handsome figure at the mines; in fact it has
been asserted that the cost Of ton of coal at the
pit mouth is Si.3s. These figures are subject to
vcrihcation and the Federal Trade commission
expects to make showing on its own behalf
that may interest the coal barons. What the peo.
pie arc concerned about is that no famine is per,
mtted TO exist and that the price of coal be kept
within reasonable bounds. Fair dealing and nc
hofdup and the public will let the coal men hght
il OUT with l;e government.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
One Unending Debate.

F The Bee has given up considerable space Of
late to correspondents who have revived the de-
bate as to the reality of evil. AS yet this meta
physical conflict has been carried on with the ut
most of good nature and entire absence Of acr-
mony, showing the high quality of mind / those
who have engaged in it. Their philosophical and
historic researches have tempered and mellowed
their souls to where they can strenuousy uphold
each his side OF the unendng debate and, .Sithout
conceding anything to the opponent, treat him
with unfailing courtesy In this they show ad-
mirable self-control and as such are examples to
others less skilled in controversy whose zeal at
times outruns patience and blinds them to an
others viewpoint.
While each of the contestants holds with firm
ness to his own convictions and supports his stand
with ample quotations from dead and gone philos-
ophers, whose studies were profound, il may be
Questioned if any has moved the question much
nearer to ultimate solution. 1t is matter Of
much concern-in fact, it has been mans great
est problem from the very beginning, but a line
of reasoning satisfactory to one does not appeal
to the other and so the disagreement is perpetu-
ated 1t was debatedi along the banks Of the Ii
girls and the Euphrates, at the headwaters OF the
Ganges, along the Nile and the Tiber, aeons ago,
just as it is now being mued over on the banks
of the Missouri.
1t has one undying charm; in its nature it Is
intangible and so carries the investigator into
the realm of pure speculation, where conclusions
must be evolved from the inner consciousness Of
the individual and supported solely by his faith,
'the substance of things hoped for" Millions
are willing to be guided by others in this matter,
for it is easier for ordinary folks to accept what
they are told than to bother themselves over
what they cannot understand. The strength Of
the controversy lies in its demand for self-study,
and when conducted without bitterness it is Of
immense help as leading to misunderstanding.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
AROUND THE WORLD.

! American capital is financing the construe-
tion of big cement plant in Argentina.
New Jersey has 500 lakes and streams
variety Of Ash life.
Madrid. the capital of Spain, is TO have
a subway. The total cost of the work is
estimated at about s6,0o0,ooo.
San Diegsns are hot on the trail for
military road along the Mexican border. 1t
would use the Imperial Valley Highway to
Dulzura and then switch off to Tia Juana.
The game laws in twenty EIGHT of our
states, including Alaska. do not protect the
rabbits. Most farmers refuse to protect the
rabbit, whose taking ways" have proved
annoying.
The last break in Hollands dikes, the
most disastrous since 1926. left 10000 peo-
pie without homes. drowned all the stock
in the district and covered $1,000 acres Of
land.
Consul w. Roderick Dorsey reports from
Quebec, Canada, that the bakers of that city
had decided to increase the price of bread
from to cents a pound, and that the
advance went into effect on July 2. Flour
is $14 barrel
The first school census OF the city of
Guayaqul has just been completed which
shows the following results: Between 'the
ages of and IL years. there were 1857
males and 7,l42 females. In the entire
province of Guayas, in which Guayaquil is
located, there were 1873 males and 14,398
females. Large sums are expended annually
for the schools. A compulsory education law
j, in successful operation
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-29
Another Marvel Of Industry.

One of the features Of the process of making
Portland cement is the large amount of dust that
escapes, to become nuisance. 1t covers vege-
tation and harms the workmen and until quite
recently was looked on as just an unpleasant
accompaniment of great industry. Out at River
side, Cal it came to pass where big cement
mill had its choice OF getting rid OF the dust or
closing down. Experimentation by chemist re-
suited in the adaptation of an electric device
whereby the dust is preciptated in the stack This
led to the further discovery that the dust is pot
ash and at prevailing prices it actually returns
profit on the operation of the plant, so that all
cement turned out is velvet" Little by little
Americans are learning the real lessons OF indus
trial efficiency and are eliminating some of the
waste that has worked such dire havoc with our
great natural resources. In time we may come
to understand how to take full advantage of all
the wonderful riches nature has lavished on our
country.