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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Private Bank Closes Doors.

Chicago.-DOors of the old private
banking firm of Graham & Sons, which
has heavy deposits. We're closed Friday
afternoon. \ police guard was re-
quested. Deposits of the bank, which
as private institution did not make
public reports. We're generally estiinat-
ed at from S3.ODO,OOO to S5.0O0.nOO.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Board to Fix Coal Prices.

Washington.-A proposal that coal
prices during the war be fixed by
joint governmental commission com
posed of the secretary of the Interior
the defense councils coal production
committee and the federal trade com
mittee was approved June % by Il
special committee of coal operators
representing the trade in all sections
of the country.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
rrvina to settIe Arizona strike.

Phoenix, Ariz.-GOvernOr Thomas
Campbell, at the request of Sheriff
Harry Wheeler of COchise county and
the copper mine owners of the Warren
district, has requested the United
States department of labor to appoint
a conciliator to secure an agreement
between the mine owners and the
striking copper miners at Bisbee.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
DICTATOR WOULD RESTORE KING
Hsuan Tung Claims Throne of the
Chinese Empire.

London.-General Chang Hsun. says
a Reuters Limited dispatch from Pc
kin. has informed President Ii Yuan
Hung that he must retire because the
Manchu emperor Hsuan Tung, has
been restored to the throne.
General Chang Hsun, who is the
military governor of Anhwei province,
has taken prominent part in the re-
cent internal troubles in China. and a
dispatch from Pekin. June IL. said
that he had assumed the power Of die
tation.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
. Fifteen Killed by Falling Tank

Milwaukee-Fifteen persons, nine
men and six women, dead, and APP
proximately thirteen injured. some
seriously. comprise the latest list of
casualties from the falling of a big
water tank, supported by steel frame
work, at the edge of the Milwaukee
t.iv
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Schism Splits Zionists.

Baltimore, Md.-Representatives of
three Zionist societies in a constitu-
tional convention called by the pro-
visional executive committee for gen
eral Zionist affairs, seeded from the
convention on June %.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Mystery Disease Claims t1s.

Kennel. MO.-Enterocolitis, the dis
ease which has been responsible for
the deaths of rs persons in south
eastern Missouri within the last six
weeks, now has crossed into Arkansas,
six deaths having been reported at
LuxOra in two days.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
SOLDIERS MOB SOCIALISTS.
Riotous Scenes Attend Parade An
nounced as Peace Demonstration.

nounced as Peace Demonstration.
observation-disclosures scenes attended q
socialist parade on Sunday which was
announced as n peace demonstration.
The ranks of the marchers were brok
en- up by self-organized squads Of uni
formed soldiers and sailors red flag
and banners bearing sociaistic mot.
toes were tramped on, and lteratur,
and furnishings in the socialist head
quarters in Park Square We're throw
into the street and burned. Polio,
reserves stopped the rioting after II
had been in progress an hour and q
half. Many arrests We're made.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
BeIqian Army GROWING.

Washington.-The Belgian army is
larger, better equipped and more de-
termined today than Ii was nj the be-
ginning of the war. said Lieutenant
General Leclercq. military member of
the Belgium mission in an address here.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Women Officers in Training.

Denver. COlo.-Women who are TO
command the units at the fifth ma
tional service school of the women's
branch of the navy league have be-
gun military training here. They are
now drilling twice II week
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Elephant in Biblical Hebrew.

It is said by scholars that no word
in Biblical Hebrew denotes an ele-
plant, yet the Hebrews were familiar
with ivory, and the skilled workmen of
Hiram, king of Tyre, fashioned the
great ivory throne of Solomon and
overlald it with pure gold.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Mercantile Store Seized by mexicans

Naco. Ariz.-All goods in the big
mercantile store Of the Cananea Con-
solidated Copper company, which
closed it's mines, mills and smelters ON
June 81, have been confiscated by the
Mexican officials at Cansnea.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
EVanescence.

Does your family have any trouble
with servants?'
NO" replied Mr.. Crosslots. 81 don't
believe any Of them stay around tho
place long enough to become really
troublesome"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Carter confosses Kidnapping Plot.

Springfield MO.-Dick Carter. ar
rested at Hutchinson, Kan. last week
on charge of murder in connection
with the kidnapping and death OF Baby
Lloyd keet, has confessed implication
in the alleged plot to kidnap G. y
Clement. wealthy Springfield jew
plar
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Three Czech REGIMENTS Desert.

Amsterdam.-Three Czech regiments
have deserted to the Russians, accord
ing to a statement to committee of
deputies from southern Austria by +.
Won Georgi, minister of defense In the
retiring Austrian cabinet.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Franks Prosecutor Becomes Governor

Atlanta, Ga.-IIugh NJ. Dorsey was
inaugurated as governor of Georgia
on June 80, succeeding Nat +. Harris.
Mr.. Dorsey attracted nationwide at
tention as the prosecutor of Leo NJ.
Frank.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Troops to Guard Irish Election.

London.-The Central News coress
pondent at Ennis. County Clare, Ire.
land. says that 500 infantrymen with
machine guns have arrived for duty
during the Glare election, when trouble
is expected.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Food Prices Still Advancing.

Washington.-Retail food prices in
the United States advanced on an
average , per cent from April TO to
May 10, as shown in figures compiled
June % by the bureau OF. labor statis-
fipg
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05

Boston.-The torpedoing and sinking
of four large British cargo carrying
steamers was announced in adviceS to
local insurance offices Friday. Two Of
the ships were loaded with foOdsiurs
and grain.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05

~ 0NAANA $50
in bed several days
every m on TIL.
tried all kinds of
remedies and was
treated by doctors,
butmy trouble con-
tinued until one day
/ read about Lydia
=. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
what it had done for
others. | tried it
and pOy | am never
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Delaware Strong for Red Cross.

Observation-Disclosures fluctuations by
the American Red Cross, announced
Sunday, show that Delaware led all
othes states in per capita contributions
to the Red Cross war fund.- with a rate
of IS.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05

Wife-Dear me, you can never find
a thing without asking me where 1t is
How did you get along before you were
married2
Hub-Things stayed where they
were put then.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Mikes Inference.

Weary Mike Cat the telephone)-
Say. kin talk to Mr. McAfee?
Operator-What is his number,
please?
Weary Mike-Wotl Is he pinched
Rgainf
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05

Send ten cents TO Dr. Kilmcr * Co..
Binghamton, \. y. for sample size
bottle. II will convince anyone You
will also receive a booklet Of valuable
information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder When writing be sure AMI
mention this paper. Regular ffty-ccnt
nd one-dollar size bottles for sal at all
rug stores ADV.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
twenty-five Years
Experience With
Kidney Remedy

Between twenty-five and thirty years
ago commenced selling Dr. kilmer's
swamp Roe; and during an that time
have never heard a single complaint from
my customers. they are more Inclined to
praise IL. and Judging from their favor.
able remarks and the repeated sale. |
enjoy am confident that Swami Root Is
a valuable medicine COR the troubles Tor
which 1t is intended.
Very truly yours.
OTTO II. c. LIppERT,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Those awful
CRAMPS
SUGGESTIONS that may save
Much Suffering

Ma-vsville. Pa.-"For twelve years
uttered with terrible cramps' l.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05

Commander Claude c. Bloch is COM
mander of the United States batteship
Arizona, one of the newest of our
navys great fighting vessels
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-07-05
Prove What Swamp-Root Win Do For You

1901 Freeman, Cor. Liberty SITS.
Sept. 10. 1916. Cincinnati Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

Mrs Thomas G. Gordon aud her
'nall son. william Gordon. are in Eal.
t,nore this wcck.
Miss Marian i.cchy. who is a student
~ H"ilina College this session. has
returned TO her home for the Easter
holidays
Miss Oric l.. Hatcher has Just re.
turned TO Richmond. after a short stay
in New York
Mrs. j. G. Lamb. Of Richmond. has
heen the recent guest of Mrs. a. u.
chandler. Jr.. in fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lee Cooke and
their daughter, Lucille, Of Staunton,
have been guests for some time OF
Mrs. Cookies mother, Mrs. Emily Kobe.
in this city
Mrs. J. II. Dickson. formerly Miss
Margaret BrodnaX. is visiting Mrs.
Meade Darlington Loving at tho La
.ayette Apartments.
Mrs. j. ~ {. Hogan. of Gintcr
Park. Is visiting her sister. Mrs T. r.
Skinner. in New York for Easter.
Thomas l.. Walker has returned to
liichmond, after spending the winter
with his daughter, Mrs. j. H. Long.
in Florida.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
CAROLINA COURT OPINIONS
Thirteen Appeals Decided. One Giving
Entatr "f xII,0Un for Poor
OF Holly SPRINGS,

Special To The Times Dispatch
RALEiGII, y. g.. April 5.-Thc SUI
prcnc tourc delivered opinions yes
terday IN thirteen appeals. one is
that IN regard 10 the Viii Of Cross.
from Wake, IN which the VIII Of Cross
gives his estate. valued at $1,000 in
trust for the benefit Of the poor uf
Holly Springs township. The Bank OF
Holly springs is the trustee TO dis
pcnsc tho fund. with the right to use
both principal and interest in relief
work. The !iSt of opinions follows:
Pope vs.. M"phaii ilarnctt, no error.
Meadcrs W. Postal Telegraph Company,
Craven. reversed; Board OF Health ".
Commissioners Of town Of LOuisburg.
affirmed. VIII Of Cross, Wake. no error,
Scaboard Air Line hallway V. Thomp-
son. Wake, affirmed. Elliott, receiver.
and Smith, Cumberland no error: Gro
martic vs.. Lumber Company. Bladen,
affirmed, Timbcrlakc vs. y. 6. l.. iaii-
way. Cumberland. affirmed; Mynno-
wood l.,imbcr Company vs.. Travellers
Insurance Company. New Hanover. ar
iirmcd; Gorham, administrator. Cum
bertrand, affirmed: Sncrdcn and Darby
New Hanover affirmed: Jacobs W. VIII
liams, Fender, no error; Jones VS.
Jones Person. affirmed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
GRAY HAIR
MADE DARK
BY Applying La CrcoIe-NO
Dye-Revives Color Glands.
Stops Dandrufi.

Is your hair entirely gray or just
gray In spots? Is your hair prcma-
turcly gray from i'll health or worry?
Are YOU troubled with dandruff. fall
ing hair OR itching scalp? Has your
hair stopped growing, or are you bald?
Then apply to your hair and scalp the
famous La Creole Hair Dressing (sim-
pie directions on bottle). This rcvives
the color glands to activity, SO that all
your gray hair and every strand of
your hair soon has tho natural soft,
lustrous. even, dark color your hair
used to have. La Creole produces such
q perfect change In all your gray hair
that not even trace OF gray hair
shows, but you VIII have fine, soft,
fluffy, heavy, evenly dark head of hair.
Besides. La Creole stops dandrun or
itching scalp. Also causes new hair
to sprout all over your head. giving
you handsome. beautiful. healthy,
dark head Of hair 81 Mt Tragic Drug
Store. Richmond, Va. or scnt prepaid.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
TORTURED With
ITCHING BURNING
ECZEMA 3 MONTHS
Spread Over Bodyin Red SpIotches.
Gould Not Sleep or Work. Cuti-
cura Healed in a Month,

81 was tortured with eczema for about
eight months. 1t began on my neck in
The form of d rash and spread all over
my body i'll red splo,chcs. My skin was
very sore and red and the itching and
burning caused me to scratch till would
be tired and would irritatc tho breaking
out till could hardly stand it. | could
not sleep nights and my clothing aggra-
vated terribly. | could not work Later
the rash developed into large sore erup-
tons and dishgnred my neck.
III was treated but 10 no avail. Then
got onecakc of Cuticura Soap and two
boxes of Cuticura Ointment. In two or
three days they gave me relief and in
month was completely healed"
tSigned) A. J. Ryan, Route /, Mont-
rose, Va. August II, 1916
In purity, delicate medication, and
refreshing fragrance, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment meet with the approval
Of the most discriminating.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With SIP. Skin Book on request. Nd
dress postcards: "Cuticura, Dept. H,
Bost on. Sold throughout the world.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
UNIVERSITY CLOSES EARLY
In Order That Students May Go to
FlattsburE for Training. ProfeA-
sors Will End Courses.
Especial to The Times-p,spatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. April s.
In order that these students desiring
TO take tho military course at Platts.
burg may be able to reach PiattsbarS
by Juno 2. the present session OF the
University of Virginia will close on
May 81. two weeks earlier than sch ed I.
uled. a resolution to this effect was
adopted by the university council on
national service. Each member of the
faculty will shorten his course i'm order
that final examinations may end Ivy
May 81. All tinal celebrations will be
omitted and degrees will be conferred
on May 81.
Al the close of registration books
TINS afternoon, 4Sl students had en-
rolled as members of the reserve Of
hccrs' training corps. Of this number.
l35 have had some military training
Thirty athletes were among those who
signed up day.
Colonel James \. Cole. who has been
detailed as professor of military sci
ence and tactics at the university, is
now In Washington. but will return to
The university on Saturday, and on
hIonday the students who have enlisted
in the reserve officers traininE corps
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

Don't neglect a pain anywhere. but
find out what causes it and conquer
the cause pain in the kidney re-
gion may put YOU on your back to-
morrow. Don't blame the weather for
swollen feet; il may be an advanced
warning of Brights disease A pain
in the stomach may be the first symp-
tom of appendicitis A creak i'm n
joint may be the forerunner of rheu-
matism. Chronic headaches moro than
likely warn you Of serious stomach
trouble. The best way is to keen in
good condition day in and day out by
regularly taking GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM OIL Capsules. Sold by re-
liable druggists. Money refunded if
they do not help you. Beware OF sub
stitutcs. The only pure imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules are the GOLD
MEDAL-Ady -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE
J. IL. t0Oksry. Husband and Father,
shoots Himself Through Heart
For No Known Henson
fSpecialto The Times-Dispatcb !

I'7FVNI" W 'TEU II'ItS-D ISUhlVII.
WASIilNGTON. VA. April 81.
Elias cookscy. a prominent farnenL 4
RappahannoclS County, forty-fvc years
old. shot and killed himself yesterday
evening about O'Clock at his home.
three miles from Flntvillc. lie shot
himself through the heart with a pia-
tol. and death was instantaneous. No
reason is known for his suicide
He is survived by his wife who
was Miss Iiarpshcrgcr, Of Page County,
Va and one daughter. about nine years
of age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

lSpccial to Tho Times pispatch,I
SOUTH BOSTON, VA. April "A
pretty home wedding took place at tho
residence of the brides father. J. H.
Estes. on upper Main Street, to-day
when his daughter was married to Al
fred Lee Cullen Of Lynchburs Rev
y. H. boan. the brides pastor was the
officiating clergyman. and only tho i'm
mediate friends Of the family were in
Vitcd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
GREENWOOD GUARDS READY
VITA enrolment of Fifty-seveu, Or
Eanixntion Elects &. ID. LnnBhornc
Honorary Captain.
Especial to Tho T!mcs-Dlspatch.

Especial to Tho T!mc3-Dlspatch.l
GREENWOOD. VA, April 6.--The
Greenwood tVa) Guards were organ
lied on Tuesday evening with an
initial enrolment OF ffty-seven. Tho
following officers wcre elected: honor
AIRY captain. Chiswell .. I.apGhorne;
captain. Harry Allen; first lieutenant.
G.. Purcell McCue; second lieutenant.
Frank S. Adams; chaplain, Rev. d.
Campbell. Mayors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

awarded $1,000 by Il jury this evening
against the banvillc Warehouse Com
phny after a trial lasting three days
Simpson asked for 5000. Ho claimed
his leg was broken in Il fall from :,
ladder placed against warehouse
sign which gave way. The jury WAS
out twenty minutes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
WOMEN'S MEETINGS.

The Chesterfield Chapter United
Daughters of the Confcdcracy, will
hold it's regular meeting this after
noon at 3 o'clock in cambridge Street
Baptist Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
AWARD FOR BROKEN LEG
Employee of Dnn,iIIc Warehouse Com
pnny Itero>rrs 81 Zoo In suit After
Fall From Lauder.

Especial TO Tn" Times Dispatch
D.\NNll-LE. VA, April S.--.j g.
simpson. warehouse employee. was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

Will begin drilling on Lambeth Field.
The necessary equipment Is expected
TO arrive curly next week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

The Ladies Of Charity will hold their
weekly meeting at ST. Joseph's Orphan
Asylum from 10 TO o'clock to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

All members Of the sewing commit
tee Of the Capitol city Division. Viz
Sinia Branch, National League for No
men Il Service. arc requested by tho
chairman. Miss Hazel Gallagher. 10
meet III Room IL, John Marshall Iiig h
school Tuesday at $3.50 o'clock. All
women who Will help in the work Of
this committee are invited 10 he
present.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

Woman's Work will bc postponed from
the first Friday, April 6. {" the second
Friday. April ID. because of Good Fri
day. The meeting on April - will be
held at II O'Clock noon at the exchange.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
Fashion Editors Pronounce the
New 1917 Shocks
The Final Word in Smartness

DOTH Vogue" and
"Harper's" in their
reading pages are COM
plfmentary. The former
says: "Smocks are
ia h IONS new est
wrinkle for sports and
every day. All signs
indicate that they will
become a formidable
rival of the blouse for
every day wear"
Women like them be-
cause they are practical,
picturesque, serviceable
and thoroughly satisfy
ing. Smock of white
MILDLY twill, has a sheer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06

collar, cuffs and sash Of
rose color. patch pock-
cts, shocking in front.
S1.0s.
Belted smock with
fancy collar, cuffs and
pockets. $1.50.
Unbelted model Of art
linen, in chartreuse,
rose or Copen.; raglan
sleeves, shocked back
and front. $3.50.
paul Jones" smock,
with collar, cuffs and
belt Of white linen,
shocking front and
back, patch pockets,
lace front. SOS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
ACHES AND PAINS

rho regular monthly meeting of the
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
CASHIER AND eooKKEEPER OF
CANE HILL INSTITUTION
LOCKED IN VAULT.
ROBBERS SECURE $1,000
Reward of $500 Has Been Offered BY
Bank For Their Capture and the In
surance Company Offers An
Additional 5000.
Fayetteville

fdyetGeNIttR.-
Two masked men rode up to the
Bank of Cane Hill, 90 miles west of
Fayetteville, entered the bank. forced
Herbert Pyeatt, assistant cashier, and
Miss Nellie Edmiston, boolIkeeper, in
to the vault and escaped with between
$500 and $4,000 in cash. A posse
formed at Fayetteville, motored to
Cane Hill in search of the yeggs, but
no report has been received from.
them. Pyeatt and Miss Edmiston es-
some old tools which had been stored
in it. Mr.. Pyeatt told the following
story of the hold-up:
Miss Edmiston and myself were
the only persons in the bank when
when the two men entered. They COW
cred US with reyolvers and after TAX
Ing all the cash in sight, from $500
to $4,000, they forced us into the
vault and locked us up
There we're few people on the
street at the time and no one saw the
two men enter. They were seen to
mount their horses where they had
hitched them about $50 yards away.
They rode away toward the vast.
However, there are rumors af1oat as
to their whereabout, but the last def
mite word received was when they
were seen near Dutch mills, few
miles west of Cane Hill
The bank is fully insured A reward
of $500 has been offered by the bank
for the capture of the men, and the
Insurance company offers an addition
al $780,
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
WILL BUILD NEW
S3,50O,0OO ROAD
ARkANSAS-LouIs!ANA DISTRICT
WILL BEGIN WORK WITH
IN A FEW WEEKS.
FIRST BONDS FOR STATE
Under Present Plans of the Commits
sioners, Bonds Will Be soId and
Contracts Awarded At Meeting
To BE Held At McGehee.
Little Rock.

Little Rock
Construction work on the Arkansas
Louisiana highway. provided Tor un-
der the Arkansas-Louisiana Highway
Improvement District. ana said to be
the largest district III the United
States. VIII be begun within a few
weeks, according 10 E. P Toney Of
Lake Village. county judge of Chicot
county. Validity OF the district has
been upheld by the Arkansas Su-
preme Court.
The new highway, the district for
which was formed BY a special act
passed by the 1917 Legislature, will
begin at the Jeferson-Ltneoln county
line, at the terminus of the Grady
pike, and run through Lincoln, Drew,
Desha. Ashley and Chieot counties TO
the Louisiana line. The district in
cludes system of roads the total
mileage of which is IT'S.
Two and one-half million dollars
worth Of bonds are 10 be foated imme-
diately. with probabilities of an addi-
tional s1.000,900 issue before the work
is finished. Under present plans Of
the various commissioners, bonds
will be sold and contracts awarded at
a meeting in McGehee in about 20
days.
A major portion of the road will be
constructed of concrete with a two
and one-Aalf-ineh asphalt finish. The
concrete road will be built in Chicot
and Desha counties. the former with
a mileage of 50 and the latter 40 The
concrete base will be six inches thick
and IA feet wide. Ashley county, with
p miles, and Lincoln and Drew eoun-
ties with 10 miles each. will construct
their shares of the road with maca-
dam. with a water-bound finish.
Completion of the road will give
Arkansas a highly improved highway
from Little Rock to the southeast cor
ner Of the state, a distance of 22s
miles.
State and federal aid will be given
the misunderstanding project. Il
was the first road district formed by
a special act of the Legislature to
come within provisions of the Shack
elford law. The bill for the district
was introduced in the House of Rep
resentatives by Representative Henry
Thane of Arkansas City.
Judge Toney was instrumental in
passing the bill through the Legisla-
ture.