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The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
U. s. MERCHANT SHIPS
 10 DOMINATE OCEAN
SHIPPING BOARD PLANS 1000 VESSELS OF 5000 TO $500
 TONS EACH.

Washington-The shipping boards s wooden sh.ps of 5000 to 3,60o tons each to meet the loss of tonnage Dy submarine warfare and thus help to defeat the German undersea cam paign has been formally approved by President Wilson. The first ship Will be ready within five months and the board will call upon the treasury for from $10.000,000 to s15.000,000 within the next few days
 Fifty million dollars already has been authorized by Congress for the work of the board.
 Chairman Denmaf announced that the boards plans had been virtually completed and that the preliminaries to the construction of the big fleet were in full swing
 Contracts have been let with the builders, arrangements have been completed for the supply of standard. ized. lumber parts, the labor problem has been settled at least partially. and unless there is an unforeseen hitch by October the shipyards on the Atlantic and Pacific will De turning out the new vessels at the rate of two or three a day 10 be leased to private shipping concerns.
 The great fleet will fly the Ameri- can flag and each vessel sailing to the war zone will be armed. The pro- gramme calls for the building of 200. GOO tons of shipping monthly. The builders will be encouraged to complete the vessels speedily and plans have been made to make partial payments of vessris where necessary from month to month.
 Revival of the coast-to-eoast trade through the Panama Canal is one of the objects toward which the board is working. Several old army trans ports are to be put in this service shortly, and other vessels will be add ed when they can be spared from overseas traffic Chairman Denman said there was no foundation for pub lished reports that the board might abandon this plan
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
SEVEN BILLION WAR
 MEASURE |S PASSED
OWING TO GENERAL PAIRS AND ABSENTEES ONLY 3ee VOTES ARE CAST FOR BILL.
FIVE AMENDMENTS ADDED
Authorize Five Billion in Bonds. Of Which Three Billion Will Be Loan ed To Entente Countries, and Two
 Billion Treasury Certificates.

Washington-Wit a dissenting voice the House, amid paudits of members and the galleries, passed the seven billion dollar War revenue au- thoriZation measure. One member, Representative London of New York, the only Socialist in Congress, voted present
 Owing to general pairs and absen- tees only 3S9 votes were recorded Tor the bill, but both Democratic Leader kitehin and Republican Leader Mann announced that all of their members would have voted affirmatively if they had been present The formality of 3 roll call would have been dispensed with if several members who voted against the war resolution had not in sisted upon having the opportunity of recording themselves in favor of pro yfding money 10 carry on hostilfties now that the nation is at war.
 The bill authorizes 5000, ,000, 900 in bonds, of which s3,000, GOO, GOO will be loaned to entente countries, and the issuance of treasury certificates for 2,000 900, ,000 ultimately to be met by increased taxation. Passage of the measure never was in doubt during the two days it was under considera- ton in the House and favorable ac- ton by an overwhelming vote is as- sured in the Senate.
 Discussion in the House was con fined chiefly to proposed amendments. Five of these were added. four of which were agreed to by the ways and m.ans committee. and none of which materially changed the intent of the bills framers.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
SECRET AGENTS
 TRAIL MASTER SPY
IT IS SAID THEY HAVE CHEW THAT WILL LEAD TO ARREST
 OF AN ORGANIZATION

Washington.-The secret agents ot the master spy
 Convinced that d spy organization of high efficiency. under the control of master executive. is responsible =. r1a.fnned munitions eXp.o- sions and fires which reached their s. ls. .-ls.5 aeotIa disaster, Gn. ele Sam arIny of spy eatchers wafe seeking the center Of the network af plots. Evidence discovered in coa- nection with the Eddystone eXplo- sion. while closely guarded. is known to have shown that the disaster WIS engineered from distance by well organized conspiracy. Department of Justice agents refuse to discuss their discoveries, but it was stated that they have found the trail that they hope will lead 10 the arrest of the head Of the spy organization.
 In this connection il was stated that the continued bomb plots and in- eendiary fires. with their consequent losses of life. will probably lead to the fixing of a death penalty for such crimes Under the presidents war, time authority he would be able to impose the death penalty on enemy aliens plotting or consummating such crimes. A simple proclamation would inaugurate capital punishment.
 The decision of the spy eatchers that the spy activities are centralized and under efficient control led 10 the revival of reports that a German gov ernment official or army officer was in the United States in disguise direct ing the plotters. Capt Hans von Pa pen, the German military attaehe who was withdrawn from this country ;t the request Of the government for plotting activities was mentioned in this connection Von Papen was re- ported to he in the United States se- cretly a short time before war was declared, but the secret agents were unable 10 locate him.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
issues e52 Licenses.

Since January l, 1917 the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has Is sued artificial bait licenses to 575 resi- dents of the state and 14 nonresidents and 360 resident hunters licenses and three to nonresidents, receiving a total of $1.o13.50 in fees. Resident licenses, both for fishing with arti- fcial bait and hunting are S110, and nonresident hunting and fishing H. censes are $5. No license is required for live bait fishing by residents oi Arkansas. The number of licenses will increase greatly later, officials of the commission say, because the fish ing season will not open until later ih the spring, and there is very little hunting until fall Last year 3,90S H. censes were issued for artificial bat fishing alone.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Want Site Donated

Unless some town, commercial or ganization. county or public spirited citizen in the state will donate site for the proposed boys industrial school. plans for both the beys school and the girls industrial school will fail. members of the board of the two schools said The recent act of the Legislature authorizing the establish ment of the school appropriated only S40,200 for the maintenance of both. and the construction of the boys school. The items are for mainte- nance of the girls school for two years, 5000; maintenance of tbe boys school for two years, S26 poo; and for the purchase of a site and the construction of buildings for the pro posed boys school. 5000
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Substitute For Flour.

A cheap substitute for wheat flour has been discovered by F. M. Spence of Cherry Valley Cross county, in the form of four made from sorghum seed at about half the cost of wheat flour. MT. Spence sent samples to John H. Page commissioner of mines, manu- factures and agriculture. and after testing it in batter cakes, biscuit and cake, MT. Page has pronounced it q perfect substitute. Sorghum seed Is usually sold at $1 or s150 a bushel and wheat is now bringing more than B bushel Usually surplus ser ghum seed has been used for stock feed, but with the demonstration that it is q fine product for human con sumption, Mir Page is advising farm CTS to hold their surplus.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
ASSESSMENT BASIS
 IF FIFTY PER GENT
ATTORNEY GENERAL ARBucKLE HANDS DOWN DECISION FIX
 PLANNING NEW LAW.
COUNTY JUDGES EMPOWERED
It Is Also Held That No Assessor Can Change His Assessment After They Have Been Turned in, Even If An
 Error Is Discovered.
Little Rock.

Little Rock
 Ky the act of the recent Legislature aholishing Equalization Boards the power of passing on appeals of prop erty holders from the action of tax a8- sessors ls in the hands of county judges according to an opinion of At- tornev General John D Arbuckle. re- ouested by County Judge Lee Niles and received by him
 MT Arbuckle holds that any error or injustice may be corrected by the county judge, provided the aggrieYeG person shall file his petition with the court during the term next succeeding the assessment. No appeal filed after the adjournment of the term of court may be allowed. and no petition for adjustment may be entertained after the fourth Wednesday in October of any year
 Another question passed upon by the attorney relates to the payment of tax upon property destroyed by fire Immediately and before the time when payment of taxes should be made Tie attorney general holds that the tax must be paid, as the assessment is made upon the state of the property at the time of assessment and not for future periods
 The attorney general also holds that no assessor has the power to change his assessments after they have been turned in. even though error is dis covered In such case tic tax must be paid, but the property holder may 20 before the County Court and sub nit proof, which. if satisfactory, tie court may issue an order for the re- funding Of the tax found to be Tn error
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Predicts increase in Fertilizer.

John H. Page, commissioner cf mines, manufactures and agriculture, is advising Arkansas farmers to take immediate steps 10 secure without de lay all commercial fertilizer they will require during the summer and fail MT Page predicts a heavy increase in the price of fertilizer, if not an actual shortage, because war conditions will cause an increased demand for ni- trates and sulphuric acid in the man nfacture of munitions of war. To pro- vide against a shortage Mr Page is advising farmers 10 conserve carefully all barnyard manure
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Put Pen On Cash Basis.

Plans were begun at a conference between Governor Brough and George ". Rogers, C. P. Perrie and Charles s. Mccain, local bankers, representing the Little Rock Clearing House, by which the penitentiary will be put on q cash basis. It is estimated that th;s would reduce penitentiary expendi- turcs by 936,000 during the biennial period that will end with the coven- ing of the 1919 Legislature.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Revenue From Hotels.

E, R Niles. state hotel inspector said that practically one-feurth of the revenue due the state from hotels, restaurants and rooming houses under the inspection act, between $2,500 and Sa.000 has been paid The number Of establishments within the jurisdie- ton of the hotel inspector is estimated al 2.560. and MT Wiles said that the act should produce annually between SI0.0o0 and $t2.6o0 He will leave next week to make preliminary in- spection of all hotels, restaurants and feoming houses, and expects to be gone until the latter part of August.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Form Marketinn Association.

The first application for authority to establish local warehouse and mar keting association was received at tht Bureau of Mines. Manufactures and Agriculture from Magnolia, Columbia county. the home of Representative Bonnie Davis. author,of the warehouse and marketing bill The proposed warehouse will he located al Masno. lla. and the association will be eap- talized at $5.00o It will operate m der the name of Columbia Var house and Marketing Corporation 9 The application was signed bv James q. Brown, John T. Suter ". D Caeh- ran, FoueHe Jack and R M Formbg
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
U. s. Is In No Dancer.

Washington War Depart ment's comprehensive border reports show no indication of a general north ward movement of Mexican troops, and officials have no fear of an at tempt at invasion Recent investiea, tions have shown, army officers say, that the Mexicans in that section are too poorly organized and equipped to do serious damage
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Would Mobilize Boys.

Topeka. Kan.-Immediate mobilza- ton Of 70.0o0 schoolboys between the ages of 15 and 20 to get a maximum food production from Kansas this year and next is urged ,n a statement by !. C. Mohler, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Postpone Bridue Paqeant.

Memphis. Tenn.-The pageant planned to be held next month in eele- bration of the completion of tho Hara. han railroad and wagon bridge across the Mississippi river here, has been postponed until after the termination of the war The bridge was construct. cd at cost of approximately $4,oo9- 000.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
School Elections Same.

Tn res sponse to many letters from school districts relative to the laws governing elections in such districts John D Arbuekle, attorney general, cent out several letters briefng the laws Mr. Arbcukle said that the last Legislature made no change in the manner Of holding school elections.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
One Shin NJ. .pamaaed.

Newport NeWs.-Tae prompt action in seizing the German steamer Area, dia while the crew was asleep fore stalled any attempt to damage he shin. Guards were stationed in the engine room and forecastle before the Germans were awakened The sh;p is ir good condition.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
lneoFporation Matters.

Articles Of incorporation were filed by the George F. Shelton Produce Company Of 422 East Markham ssree-. authorizing capitalization Of S59,94a. of which S20000 is paid in The com pany will engage in q wholesale and retail produce business, and is au- thorized to handle groceries, dry goods and other merchandise.
 The Boyce-Kansler Company of Tongin Spur, Lee county, capitalized at s26,000, will engage in the real es- tate business.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Admits mauina Shins.

Norfolk. Va.-Captain Kehrer of the Austrian steamer Budapest, seized by the United States authorities at New port News, admitted he wrecked the engines and machinery of the steam CT He is detained at the local Immi- grafton Bureau.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Restrict cotton Makinn

Stockholm.-As the result of Ameri- ca's entrance into the war, repreaer- tatives of Sweden's cotton mills have decided to restrict production shap " in order to afford employment as long as possible 10 the operatives.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
panan,a Offers To Aid.

Panama. The president of the Re public of Panama, Dr Ramon Valdez. signed proclamation committing Panama unreservedly to the assist anee of the United States in tAe de- fense of the canal.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Celebration Planned.

Paris-A great national demonstr2- ton 70 mark the entry Of the Unife4 States into the European war was pro posed to the French government. t was suggested that the demonstration should be of popular character, in order 10 enable all the French people 10 participate,
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
-Mexicans Insult Flao.

Fl Paso Two Mexicans caused a small riot when they insulted he American flag by throwing it on the pavement in the Mexican quarter and stamping on f. Francisco Aguilar, said to b. a captain in the Carranla army, was fined $20o and his cona- panion. a resident of Fl Paso, who was less active, was fined $l00
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Relief For BeIqians.

Washington Senator Sterling of South Dakota introduced a bill to ap- propriate $25,000,000 for the relief of Relgians made dependent by the war to be disbursed by the American re, lief commission.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
pridne G1lard Shoots Man.

Cairo. nl-A man was shot and wounded on the Thebes bridge over the Mississippi river by q member of the Illinois National Guard He had refused to hall when challenged by the guard He said he was E. H. Reece. a blacksmith of Murfreesboro, m
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Paws HiQh For Ducks,

Albany, N. Y.-Henry c. Phipps paid the State Conservation Commis. sion s15.000 in settlement of fines against him of illegally trapping wild ducks at his estate at Wantaugh. l.. I.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
New -Eookkeenina System.

Form record books ana voucher books are now being prepared by the Auditorial Department for Use in Fl" state departments and institutions and are expected to be ready at a carly date. The record books will be used for disbursement reports Of ar- populations made by the 19f7 Les lature and will include all expead.. lures ef the present biennial per5ea
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Postpone Sims Trial.

Tha rial of former Senator Samuel C. sims of Hazen. under indictment fer bribery and soliciting bribes. or. einally set for April +. was postpon- rd= by agreement j0 First Division Cir cHd Court May is tHo rew date for tr5 trial.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Had PronertY h Texas

Waco. TeX-J von Bethmann.H .Holl- veg. German imperial chancellor. sold part or tue property he has own ed in Waco for many years to A. Col win, a cotton man, for S7.700
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
USETHEBEST.

When your liver k inactiye-your head aches, or you suffer from Bilious ness, Constipation, Dizziness, Sour Stomach or Coated Tongue-take just one Bonds Liver Pill at bedtime It will act directly on the Liver and help Nature cleanse the entire system of all impurities. You will wake mp bright and refreshed with no unpleasant aft CT effects" Poe at all druggists. Re- fuse all substitutes. Adx.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
No Cold Storaae Enqs.

Washington.-Pra the entire stock of eggs held in storage through the winter was exhausted March l, only 3,200 cases remaining from the | GOO, ,000 cases held last August 1, the federal Bureau of Markets announced.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
City To Give AirpIane.

Charleston. s. C.-As display Of is partiotic spirit Charleston will give an s8.000 airplane to the govern ment as an expression from the citi- zens. Fred c. Peters. collector If port. is the originator of the move ment
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

There are many things to worry about because of the high price of food. put the fact that caraway seed has advanced from cents to 65 cents T pound since 1914 will be little cause for anguish.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
First Reolment MobiIlzed.

MoblIzati0n of inc First Arkansas Infantry at Fort Roots has been com pleted with inc arrival of the Frs Regiment Band Of Hope and Com pany ! of Warren. The regiment aae approximately HOO men and B off cers.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

One of the hardest things in the world issto get folks sufficiently in- terested in how cheaply diet squad can live so that they'll want to do it themselves.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

War may never be entirely abol- ished from the earth, as some extreme optimists hope, but 1t is plain that there will be no wars for some time to come, as succeeding debt-laden gen. erations will not be able to afford it.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Kifchin Plans To Aid.

Washington.-Bemosr.tie readiness 10 pilot the administra ton Leader Kitchin announced his war project through the House.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Submarine Base On Canal.

WashiHeton.@.An estimate of ST.. 573.g50 for Q submarine base on the Atlantic side of tbe Panama s%anal was submitted to the Senate.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
City May Sell Food

Chieago-A majority of the City Council wants the City of Chicago 10 engage in buying and selling ice. coal and food as war measure.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

It is reported that there is coun- terfet S10 bill in circulation, but few of us will be bothered about 1t because most of us deal ill lower units.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

"Nobody can keep the force of pub He opinion in cold storage" says the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Maybe nobody can, but anybody can try.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

The bartenders of Sacramento. Cal. gave q banquet at which no booze was served. It's the bartender who is wise enough 10 let the other fellow do all the drinking.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Another mysterious feature connect ed with the high price of cabbage Is that the campaign cigar is not now abroad in the land.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

An advertiser says there is no ex- cuse for Il man to 20 through life with an impeachment in his speech. Suppose his wife won't let him talk?
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

A magistrate has vindicated the right of wife to go through her husbands pockets. But does the rule work both ways now that women are getting pockets?
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

War may be necessary but the vacuum cleaner suggests that taere may be better ways.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

great many students of scea eat alosues merely take an academic in. terest in gardening.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
raxnaYers Granted lime.

Gov Trough extended ta1payi1g time urtil April 2 in the counties cf Spring Mississippi, Howard Benton and Nevada.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

General summary of the war day by day: Worse and more of it.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Specimens of the 1917 bathing suits show conclusively that they were picked too soon.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

The likeness of the new Si bill to a S5 is particularly noticeable just be- fore pay day
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

When prices are high stomach and not style is sacrificed
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

use "Renovine" and be cured Do not wait until the heart organ k beyond repair. "Renosine" is the heart and nerve tonic. Price 50c and S10O-Adv.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

The apartment dweler might try growing spuds in q window box.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
County Judae Named.

Gov Trough appointed Sam Parsley county udge of Madison county 70 succeed s. L. Young, who died
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Thanks to the automobile, this coun- try finds it's roads growing steadily better.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Slate pencils. slate and copying pen cils are Tn demand in British East Af- riea.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Queen Victoria of England died .En. uary :, 1901 She Has hafa Has 2i. lS19.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Justice is half freedom Turkish saving.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Some people are still so neutral that they refuse to eat either French of German fried potatoes.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Surveyors began The survey of the ArkanEas-Loufsiana Highway from acGefee south This work will be pushed ap dlF ahd several crews of engineers will be put 10 work this week and the work 9ill be rushed to completion
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

r1s5 meeting was held at Nc. Geheo for The purpose of beginning q campajen fer Iai4tns feed and food on farms fecant lots and back yards
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Ponds of Road Improvement District No {.=tn the amount of sf200ao were sald te the lawrence County Bank at Walnut Ridge for l0140 District No sold S2QQ00 worth of bonds 10 the same bank at 10105.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Viola Hat aged 1G years. of Fay eftov}e, WAS sentenced by Judge Frank Y Younans of the Unitei Sla'cs District Court 10 IS months iA @ kris industrial school at Wash. ingtoa It is alleged she stole let ter and forged an indorsemcnt to q money order in the letter to cash the latter
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

! " Williamson of Guton has late N discovered larve deposit of high grade marsaHese oa one of his farms mile below here.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

The citizens of Ouachita. Columbia and Lafayette counties have organiz- ed to build about 50 miles of hard sur. face road.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

E Traeee. manager of the Flee. tfja TbeaJer at Marshall has contract ed for q coerse of lyceum entertain manls la besin next fall.