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The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Goes t, Mir. Jack"

Goes #. Mir. Jack"
 OfS all telegrams of Eratulations received since the commissions 0f- the student officers were announced, few are valued more than the one received by Capt. John Parker of Monroe, Ln,, former member of the First Troop from his old negro nanny. Goes it, Mister Jack. I know you come back with the kizer's he'd. Carrie Young" is the sincere but somewhat blood thirsty telegram Aunt" Carrie sent. Captain Parker said that the old neg ress is 80 years old and hF been in his family all her life. Captain Par, ker was sheriff of his parish for eight years, but came to the training camp from Honduras, where he was pay master for large fruit company.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Incorporation Matters.

Barton Creamery. Barton, capital s3.oO0; J, T. Eddins president, W. H. Gibson vice president. Peter G. Deisch secretary-treasurer
 Springfield Light & Power Co.,, of Springdale. capital $50,000 George D. Locke presideot. F. l.. O'Neal vice president, H. l.. Hughes secretary treasurer.
 Superior Coal Company, Coal Hill capital s6,000; J. l.. Post president chas, Schmidt vice president, R. A. Scnmidt secretary-treasurer
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Will Open Bids August 31.

The Board of Trustees of the State Normal School met in the office of the state superintendent of public instruc- ton to consider the completed plans for the new administration building at the State Normal School. After some minor changes and alterations the plans were approved and the ar chitect. John P. Almand, was author ized to advertise for bids for the erection of the building. The bids will be opened on August 31.
 The election of teacher of mathe matics 10 take the place of Prof. H L.. McAlister, resigned, was postponed until the next meeting.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Suits To Obtain Ground.

w. H. Rector. assistant United States district attorney. has been al rected by the attorney general to in stitute suits against certain owners of land wanted for the cantonment for the purpose of acquiring a title. Ger tain owners have asked too high a price for their land. in the opinion Of the Little Rock Board of Commerce Committee which has had charge of purchasing the land.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
No More Appointments.

Applications for commissions in the Arkansas regiments still are coming into the governors office, with nothing doing. A few persons seem to believe that the governor still has authority to appoint brigadier gen eral. captains and lieutenants, but that authority vanished upon the rec. the federal government.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Nav Sell Stock Here.

The following corporations have secured authority from the State Bank Department to sell stock in Ark
 ansas: Glenrose Oil and Gas Com pany of Oklahoma City, Okla; kil- larney Oil and Gas Company of lndc- and Gas Company of Poteau, Okla; Oklahoma Auto Manufacturing Com pany of Muskogee. Okla; Wayman oil and Gas Company of Little Rock
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Names Representative.

Governor Trough appointed John Meehan, merchant. of Cotton Plant. representative from Woodruff county. to succeed Ross Mathis. resigned, MT. Mathis was recently commissioned a first lieutenant. having attended the Officers Training Camp at Fort io- gan il. Roots.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Wilson Dubbed "kaiser. ?

Washington.-Mem of the We mans party paraded before the White House with another banner addressed to Kaiser Wilson" A passing naval bluejacket snatched the banner from the women and carried it away say ing he wanted it for souvenir.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Reoistration Was Costly.

Arkansas registration of her 16o,- GOO men eligible under the selective draft law for military service cost the federal government s7.3S1 62. accord ing to figures made public at the ad- jutant generals office. The cost was approximately sl00 per county.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Al the coIIeoe Exsrcises.

"who is that quiet-looking fellow over there moody seems to be no. ticingf"
 '1 forget his name; he's won sev- eral scholarships. believe"
 And who is the one they seem to be going crazy nbout?"
 That's Jabbs; why, everybody knows him--he's the football cham pion."
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Aroenta Man Gets Job.

R. Mobley of Argenta was awarded the contract for construction of nine miles of asphaltic. macadam road In Woodruff county by the State High way Commission His bid was S79,. 250. There were six other bidders. The road will extend from Cotton Plant southwest to the Prairie coun- ty line.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Military Office Abolished.

The office of inspeotor.instructor Of the Arkansas National Guard soon will be thing of the past, according to orders received by Capt. A. w. Lane. U s. A.. who formerly was as signed to that duty.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
New Officers To France.

Washington.-Fro the 27.000 of ficers taken from the training camps just closed. a considerable number are being selected to begin imme- diately intense training in France un- der Major General Pershing at an of fcers' school in the American army orao
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
STATE HAPPENINGS.

There is reason to hope that the proposed new highway from Conway 10 Saltillo will be completed before the end of the year according to one of the commissioners. The Missouri Pacific railroad has agreed to with draw its opposition to the project.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Wilson Loses His Steno.

Trenton, N. J.-Charles Lee Swens private stenographer to President Will son. was passed by division draft board No. as physically fit for mill tary service in the National Army. He said he would not file claim for ex- emption.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Plan Sand-Clay Road.

Plans for sand-clay road from Ashdown to Walnut Bayou, via Rich mond. in Little River county. were sent to the commissioners of the dis, trict by the State Highway Commis- sion. The road will be 12 feet wide and II miles long. The estimated cost is S26011.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Many BIy War Bonds,

London-The total number of hold CTS of the last war loan number s.- 023,624. according to particulars 's- sued by the chancellor of the excbe- quer.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Appoints County Judge.

A. C. Brooks of Harrison was ap pointed county and probste judge of Boone county, to succeed Claude 3. Crumpler. resigned to enter military service at Leon Springs officers training camp. Mir Brooks was for merly a justice at Harrison. and for Is years president of the Harrison School Board.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Names County Examiner.

L. L. Hilton of More was appointed county examiner of Lee county. 10 succeed T. A. Futrall of Marianna. who died recently. MT, Hilton is a graduate of the University of Arkan- sas. and has been teaching school in Lee county since his graduation from the university in 1912.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
New Loans To Allies.

Washington.-Loan of $40,000, 600 to Italy and s5.0O0.000 to Belgium were made by the government. bring. ing the total thus far advanced the allies up to s1,916, 100000.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
No Fine For Gun Toter.

Governor Brough issued procla- nation relieving Jesse Blagg, IS years old. of Bonneville. of a $50 fine for re.isi was signed by the trial judge. prosecuting attorney and other officials of Logan county.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Orders License Revoked.

Revocation of the license of the Southern Live Stock Insurance Com. pany of Stephens, Ouachita county, was ordered by Bruce T. Bullion. in surance commissioner, because of it's insolvency.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Woman's Suffrage in Porto Rico

San Juan, P. R.-Bills providing for woman suffrage and the establish ment in the island of the Torrens sys- tenn of land titles were among the measures introduced at the first sit ting of the Senate.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Liberty Bonds At Par

New York. block of sS64, 900 worth of Liberty bonds sold at par on, the Stock Exchange here. The clos ing price the day before was 9S94.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Food Riots in Brazil.

Bahia, Brazil.-Disorders have been caused here by the high cost of liv- ing Two persons were killed and sey- eral wounded in conflicts with the po- lice.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

The contract has been awarded for Black river just north of Corning. This bridge has long been needed in that section.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29
Fletcher To Mexico.

Mexico City.-Henry P. Fletcher. the American ambassador to Mexico. returned here from visit to tho United States.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

The Boone County Sunday School Convention will be held at Walnut Grove. seven miles southwest of liar rison. September and {.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

Dr. E. ]. Horner Of Yellville has re ceived notice of his appointment by the government to the army sanita ton work at Fort Roots.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

The Boone County Sunday School Convention will be held at Walnut Grove. seven miles southwest of liar rison. September and 1.
 Dr. k. ]. Horner of Yellville has re- ceived notice of his appointment by the government to the army sanita- ton work at Fort Roots.
 Peach shipments from the Harrison section has practically closed, the year being the most profitable in It's history.
 The name of the Arkansas Farmer of Conway has been changed to the Conway Weekly Times.
 A coal mine has been opened near Mansfield and 1t now yields coal in paying quantities.
 Marion county Is said to have bet ter crops this year than any year in it's history.
 The first bale of cotton of this sea son arrived at Pine Bluff, having been shipped by Dr. M. M Norton of Lake Village to the Hammett Grocer Com. pany.
 The report of City Treasurer J. J. Heigel to the council says the funds of Conway are practically exhausted. Retrenchment plans were discussed.
 w. F.. Ramsey, farmer who hses southeast of Searcy, brought a vS- hound watermelon to toSn.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

w. F. Ramsey, farmer who 'fses southeast of Searcy, brought a vS- pound watermelon to tosn.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

Peach shipments from the Harrison section has practically closed, the year being the most profitable in It's history
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

A coal mine has been opened near paying quantities.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

Marion county is said to have bet ter crops this year than any year in it's history.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-08-29

of Conway has been changed to the Conway Weekly Times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Year S Exports Of
Iron andSteel Worth
$1,l2O,OOO,O0O
Enormous Business in Products
Affected by Recent
Restrictions

Exports of iron and steel and manu-
features in the fiscal year 1917 were
over four times as much in value as in
the fiscal year 1914, while exports of
pig iron, scrap iron and steel. steel bill
lets and steel plates, which have been
restricted by the Presidents recent or
der, aggregated eighteen times as much
in 1917 as in 1914.
According to a compilation by the
National City Bank, total exports of
these four great products. of which the
expectation is now prohibited, except
ain case said articles are destined for
actual war purposes or will contribute
directly thereto" amounted in the fiscal
year 1914 to s1O,731 900, s11,727,O 900 in
1915, jumping to s62,O93,O 900 in 1915, and
again to approximately s19s,OO0,O00 in
1917, these figures for 1917 being based
upon eleven months actual returns, and
an estimate for the closing month Of
the year.
In the fiscal year 1915 exports Of
iron and steel and manufactures
reached s226,00O,00 against 1881 ,000,-
900 in 1914. They were worth $751;
100000 in 1916, and approximately ST.
120,000,000 in 1917, these being official
figures for eleven months and an esti-
mate for the closing month of the year.
Most of this increase in expectation
in 1916 and 1917 went to Europe. The
q roo
ures exported to Europe in the fiscal
year 1915 was but S92,000,000, in 1916
1854, 100000 and in 1917 approximately
S700,0O0,00 this figure being necessa-
rily an estimate, by reason Of the fact
that the Department of Commerce
shows in it's monthly reports the dis
tribution to countries Of but small
proportion of the articles forming the
export trade. The fact, however, that
the 1917 figures, as far as available by
countries Of distribution, show in many
cases an increase of more than 100 per
cent in the shipments to Europe, seems
to Justify the estimates. There was
also a very large gain in the total to
Canada, and a material increase in the
movement to other parts of the world,
especially South America and Asia.
This enormous increase in value of
iron and steel manufactures exported
does not necessarily mean a corre-
spending increase in quantity exported.
A large proportion Of the articles ex-
ported shows a moderate increase in
quantity, but a part of the great gain
in total values is due to higher prices.
The average export price of steel bill
lets May, 1917, is officially reported by
tho nenartment Of Commerce at S75 81
per ton, against S22.70 in May, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
McAdoo Holds a
Conference With
New York Bankers
Reported That Rate of Inter.
est on Next Liberty Loan
Was Discussed

Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
was in the financial district yesterday
comforting with bankers on the next
Liberty Loan, which probably will be
offered on November IS. W. P. G. Hard
ing, governor of the Federal Reserve
Board, was also in this city and is I'M
derstood to have taken part in the con-
ferences. Bankers who attended the
meeting refused to divulge the nature
OF the discussion, but they did not deny
that the conversations centred around
the Forthcoming bond issue and the
terms which are necessary to assure
its success.
There is said TO be a difference Of
opinion between officials at Washing
ton and some New York bankers who
are in close touch with the money mar
ket over the rate of interest the next
loan should bear. The increase in the
interest of the 100000 of Treas
ury certificates of Indebtedness that
will be sold before the bonds are Of
fered in November to 3i2 per cent is
considered by some bankers here as an
indication that the rate on the bonds
should be as high as per cent.
SO long rs there is any belief IN Ad-
ministration circles, however, that the
bonds will go we'll at 81 per cent 1t
is not likely that the rate will be
raised, at least on the next Liberty
Loan, New York bankers say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Relevant Facts

Cerro de Pasco.--Copper production
of this company last month established
a new high record, when total output
amounted to 6,262,000 pounds. In June
the company produced 5,o32,OO pounds
of copper. 100000 pounds in May and
$4,000 pounds in April.
New s.-Incorporations with
a capital of 100000 or. over for the
month of July amounted to s4s2,9oo,-
500, according to returns complled ny
"The Journal of Commerce.. ms Is
the largest amount recorded for years,
and compares with $500 ,O5i, oOo IN July,
1916, and Sl97,675,00O two years ago.
Electric Bond and Share.-Stock-
holders will hold special meeting IN
Schenectady, \. Y, on August rs, 10
vote on a proposed increase IN the
authorized capital stock from sl6,OOO;-
600 to s2O,000000. II approved, the ad-
ditional 100000 is to be divided into
10000 shares, 500 par value. OF which
10000 shares will be preferred ana
10000 common stock.
Municipal Bonds in Canada.--Sales
of municipal bonds IN Canada during
the month of July, according to The
Monetary Times" amounted TO s3.sl4,-
1879. compared with Sl,642,OO3 for June,
and sl,4S5,225 for the month Of July.
1915. Last months sales were greatly
increased by the sale of 100000 five
wear 5 per cent Greater Winnipeg
Water District bonds, of which about
s., 600. 900 was sold in Canada and
81 100000 in the United States.
Wolverine Copper Mining.-Total re-
ceipts for the year ended June 30, 1917,
amounted TO S1,707 AL, compared with
81 1863 ESQ in the preceding year. Net
profit increased from S735,2l8 to ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
July Mining Dividends

Disbursements to stockholders in
July by ffty-fve United States mining
and metallurgical companies making
public reports amounted TO sl6,53l ,2i2,
according to "The Engineering and
Mining Journal OF this amount s5,-
O26,45O represented special dividends in
favor of the American Red Cross, paid
by thirteen companies. The regular
payments, therefore, amounted 20 SILL
5O4, 1872, distributed by forty-six COM
panies, as compared with $13,27S,377,
by forty-one concerns in July, 1916.
Canadian and Central American COM
panies paid sl,055,S07, as compared with
81 POI ,9l2 a year ago.
The record of United States mining
and metallurgicsl companies for last
month. showing a decrease, is a change
from that of the earlier months of the
wear, during each of which amounts
paid were in excess of the dividends of
the corresponding period of 1916. The
totals for the first seven months of the
wear are as follows: Mining and met
allurgical companies, sl2l,34s, 23l; hold
ing companies, S3,s67,7S9 Canadian,
Central American, South American and
Mexican companies, Sll,23o,666.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Canada's Railroad Problem

The governments proposal TO nation
alize the Canadian Northern Railway
and to loan the Grand Trunk Pacific
$500 900 does not solve our railroad
problem. The arrangement, however,
is probably the best that can be made
in view of financial conditions and of
the fact that the war has the right of
way. Some criticism is heard regard
ing the requirement by the government
Of S60,000O00 outstanding stock of the
Canadian Northern Railway at a price
fixed by arbitration. The Drayton-
Acworth report, referring TO the posi-
ton Of the company's shareholders,
stated that the completion of the Ca
madam Northern system would involve
very large capital expenditure on
branch lines and terminals in Eastern
territory and large duplication Of
existing facilities; that II was impossl-
Bile for the company unaided TO COM
plete its venture, and that 1t was abb
solutcly vital 70 the interests OF the
country that further duplication should
cease. "Under these circumstances
said the report, have the Canadian
Northern shareholders any claim 10
compensation? Not, we think, as Of
right. But governments in the past
nave not tdhtn oIahu vi ohINtiy iNhoi
grounds in their dealings with other
companies. There are grounds on which
similar action could be justified in this
case. We think that, on the
whole, the equity Of the case would be
met IL the Canadian Northern share
holders were permitted 10 retain a
moderate portion Of the s60,000,000 Of
shares which they now hold"
The arbitration proposed by the gov
eminent will presumably be based on
that position, so far as the government
is concerned The arbitrators will
probably consist Of a government rep
rs.entatiys (perhaps Sir Henry Dray-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Monday, August s, 1917

A gradual change in sentiment re-
garding the future of the stock mar
ket seems to be taking place. Only
a few weeks ago the professional
element was extremely pessimistic
and Wall Street was filled with
gloomy predictions. Now cheerful
ness preponderates and traders and
commission brokers are talking hope
fully Of the prospects for bull mar
ket. Even those who believe such a
development impossible under war
conditions generally express the be-
lief that at the worst trading will
continue in small volume without i'm
portant changes in the general level
of security prices in either direction.
1t is pointed out that the market has
every appearance of having been
thoroughly liquidated. For several
months professional traders have
sold stocks at every opportunity, and
they have been favored by much adj
verse news and general uncertainty
as to war taxes, price fixing and the
like, but the net change in prices
over the period has not been i'm
portant. The reason is that the pub
lie, while not purchasing securities,
has at least expressed confidence in
the future by holding on to those
which were already in its possession
through a very trying period.
Whether public confidence in
values will find active, instead Of
passive expression, when things set
tie down and it is possible to look a
little further into the future is a
matter of opinion. 1t is certain, how
ever, that we are entering a period of
imitation on an unprecedented scale,
and it is hard to see how this can fail
to bring a revival Of speculation in
stocks, though nothing like the stock
boom which began in the fall of 1915
is to he anticipated, at least for long
time. A great majority of the COM
panies whose stocks are among the
active issues on the Stock Exchange
list are engaged in the production of
essential things, such as metals, oil,
foods and transportation. The de-
mand for their products is so great
that large profits seem assured in
any case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07
Steel Corporation
Buys Land for
Shipbuilding Plant
Construction of Mill to Make
Plates to Start at
Once \

That the United States Steel Cor
poraton is to undertake shipbuild-
ing programme of large proportions
was indicated yesterday by the official
announcement of the purchase OF land
for plant at Mobile, by the Tennessee
Coal, Iron & Railroad Company, TIE
corporations most important Southern
subsidiary. Construction work will
follow Immediately.
The new Fairfield mill of the Coal
& Iron Company will make 110-inch
pected that the Birmingham Southern
Railroad will be extended seven miles
to the Warrior River, where terminals
will be erected.
f. II. Gary, chairman of the Steel
Corporation, announced upon his re-
turn from a trip South early in the
summer that the finance committee
had voted an appropriation of 81 ,000.-
600 in the extension of the plants OF
the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroa
Company at Birmingham, making pos
sible an increased production. No Of
fetal statement was made then as to
what purpose this steel would be put
but it was generally understood that
1t would be used for shipbulding.
It is expected that fully S30,000,000
will have been expended on the cor.
poration's shipbuilding programme be-
fore its plans have been completed.
The decision to proceed with this WORK
was considered in the financial district
i 81 .
dissolution suit probably will not be
decided for year or more. Directors
for the last two years have discussei
the appropriation of funds for the ex-
tension of the Alabama property, but
had postponed action. pending decision
in the government suit against the cor
poration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-07

value is an extreme resort, which could
be contemplated only after having ex.
hausted every other available means Of
overcoming financial difficulties. A de-
tailed and profound inquiry into the
economic and financial capacity Of the
Republic permits the affirmation that
We are not reduced to-day to the ne.
cessity of resorting to this. The er'
ecutive power considers that an IN
ternal loan offered with inducement,
sufficient to attract national cspital
and savings would be covered without
adversely affecting the march Of tn.
general activities. The promotion Of
popular saving is also a duty OF the
state and no time could be more oppor'
tune than the present to undertake It
with marked benefit. Besides, the plae'
ing of an internal loan not only IN It's
form, but also in its effects, will re.
tain annually, incorporated to internal
activities, large sums which otherwise
would be diverted to foreign countries.
weighing heavily upon the balance Of
our foreign trade"