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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
ARSENAL SOLDIERS
APPRECIATE CAKE

The cake, which was given by F.
]. Math and which was on display
at the Red Cross rooms yesterday
morning, was yesterday afternoon
taken oyer to the base hospital on
Rock Island arsenal and was eaten
and greatly enjoyed by the soldiers
in the hospital. On the center of
the cake was frosted a large United
States shield and. below it, in white
icing, were the letters L. S. A.
I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

although no word has been received
by his parents in confirmation OF
this. MIR. Dooley graduated 18th in
class of 200 applicants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27

worth league Corporal Stephen
Emery of Co. c. Tenth infantry.
will speak. Special music will
mark the morning and evening ser
vices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
500, MEN WILL
GO TO PERSHING
BY LAST OF MAY?

Washington, ID. c., April 27.-In-
llcatl0ns that eight national guard
divisions and three national army
divisions will be in France before
the end Of May were seen today in
the announcement of the war de-
partmeut that fourth officers train
ing schools Will be bled in only "a
camps.
Thirteen Of the IS national army
camps, eight Of the is national
guard camps. and three regular
army divisional camps will get
schools n the fourth series of camp
opening Nav Is. Soldiers in the
otner divisions presumably will be
gwen an opportunity for promotion
10 the commissioned ranks through
training camp facilities on the other
side
Counting approximately $4,000 10
me division. this means that before
me end Of next MAY General Perish
,he Will get achievements of about
@e'o900 men as a result Of the plans
.pr accelerating troop movements
70 France
The war department has arrang-
70 also that no DELAY VIII be Occa-
oned n the sportation of 9TH
q isions to France by rea son of
'"e fact that officers training
tolFsas may be in progress in those
camps
PIv e fbartv Bond
FtSCUE MISSION SERVICES.
Pc program OF speakers for the
week at the Rescue Mission is an
pr9I1nced as follows. Tonight, Miss
Elizabeth Kanuss; Sunday. G. o.
TToeers; Monday. Fred Daniels;
1.aesday. special song service;
7dhesday prayer meeting and
thursday, John Camplin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-27
ROYAL WORCESTER

The same lustrous worsted; COM
bined with wide range of splendid
Oriental designs make these rugs the
very best on the market anywhere
near the price.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
SOME CREDIT DUE INSECTS
Glory of Discovery of Hidden. Precious Metals.

To the immortals in the hall of fame of mining, including the patient burro. who discovered the silver in the Occur d'A1enes, and the veteran mule re- sponsible for the location of the Sil- yer King mine, in Arizona, together with the busy little hen with nuggets Tn her crop, and the gray goose with it's gullet full of gold sand, must be added another representative of the animal kingdom. Tn an interesting book, by John Nave, an English min eralogist, recounting travel obseiya- tions in Brazil, made in 1S1O, is record ed the discovery of gold in one of the then important districts in the state of Minas Geraes, in which the busy little ants played important parts. He says: "Some negroes employed in clearing the lands broke up an ant hill of con- siderable size, when, upon laying 1t open to the air, for the purpose of de- stroying or dispensing the insects, large grains of gold were found" Future historians of mining will please take note of the above and distribute the credit of glory of the discovery of the worlds precious minerals so that the insect kingdom shall have it's dues.- Engineering and Mining Journal.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
Use Old Irritation pitches.

The remains of irrigation systems that date back to prehistoric times when the valleys of Arizona were in- habited by highly civilized Indian tribes are still in existence, says Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 One of the most famous of these is on the state highway running from Prescott to the Grand canyon.
 Water is taken from what is known as "Montezuma' we'll" curious nat ural well 40 feet in diameter and 93 feet deep, except in one spot, where no bottom has been reached at 500 feet. Lime in solution is carried by the wa ter, and the sides of the ditch have been preserved by the petrifaction of the original earth.
 One ranch owner is using several thousand feet of these ditcheS after simply cleaning them out. A line of levels was run along the bottom of one of these old Indian d;tches and showed the grade to be almost per fectly uniform at the rate of 0.01 foot per 100 feet.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
Fish. Fiuhtino in Cl1ins.

It is the custom at Singapore to stock garden ponds with queer fishes many of them of the fighting variety so dear to the heart of the orientals.
 These fish are so cumulative that 1t is only necessary to place two of them near each other and irritate them a little to bring on lively conflict. They charge each other, with fins erect, at the same time changing color in their excitement from the dullest of gray greens to brilliant reds and blues.
 Indeed, confinement in close quar- terS is not needed to arouse their com bative propensities. Place two glass jars close together, with one of these fighting fish in each, and they will at once swim round and endeavor to charge each other through the inter- posed glass.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1l. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 1l.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. IA.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. IA.
 Re 1t Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Arkansas, the Majority of Both Houses Agreeing TheretOs
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Com stitution of the State of Arkansas. and the same being submitted to the cleo tors of the State for approval or re- lection at the next general election for Senators and Representatives. if a majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment the same shall become a part of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit:
 That Sections and of Article ' of tho Constitution of the State of Ar kansas be amended to read as follows:
 The Supreme Court shall be oempos- ed of seven Judges, one of whom shall be styled Chief Justice and elected d. such. In the consideration and decis- ion of cases, all Judges may sit or the Court may be divided Into two divis- ions, and the decision of each of said divisions shall be the decision of the Court. The Chief Justice shall assign three of the Associate Justices to each division. and he may change such as- signments from time to time, and the with each other by agreement among themselves The concurrence of three Judges shall be necessary to decis- ion in either division. When the Court Is sitting In banc. the Chief Jus tice shall preside, and the concurrence of four shall be necessary to a decis- ion. The Chief Justice shall allot the cases to the divisions and he may or der any case to be decided or recon sidered by the court in banc. The Chief Justice may sit in either division, and shall preside when so sitting. The Judges of each division shall elect a presiding Judge for that division. who shall preside when the Chief Justice Is not sitting in that division. If the Chief Justice is absent from the Court the senior Judge present shall perform his duties.
 The Governor shall appoint the two additional Judges provided for herein one of whom shall hold office until hIs successor is elected at the general elec- ton for State officers in 1922 and qualities, and one of whom shall hold office until his successor is elected al the general election for State officers in 1924 and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor. and fl1cc in the office of the Secretary of State January IT, 1917.
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment
 Witness my official signature this the 24th day of April. 1918
 ISeall TOM J. TERRAL
 Secretary of State
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
cLEvERNEss OF POLAR BEAR
Almost Impossible to Catch the Ami nal in Any Sort of Trap That
 Can Be Devised.

According to the stories told by arc tic explorers and whalers, polar bears like many other animals of the far North that have a hard time finding food-show an unusual reasoning fac ulty, says Peoples Home Journal.
 A whaler tells of planning to cap ture a polar bear by means of slip moose arranged about a bait. The moose caught one of the bears claws, but the animal worked itself loose and carried away the bait. The sailor set the moose again, but this time the bear pushed the rope away before ventur- ing near the bait. The third, time the sailor covered the moose with snow, but the bear scraped about until he one side. The fourth time the sailor put the bait in the bottom of hole so the bear would have to crawl partly into it. Then he put the moose entire ly around the hole and covered it with snow. This did not deceive the bear, however, as the animal carefully un- covered the rope, knocked it aside and carried off the bait. Then the sailor gave up.
 Another story tells of polar bears cleverness in catching seal. The seal had climbed through hole in the ice, but was keeping near the edge in order to be able to plunge in at the approach of danger. The bear saw the seal from a distance and knew that there was no chance to steal across the ice and attack it's prey. Accordingly the bear entered the water through an- other hole a considerable distance away, swan under the ice to the hole through which the seal had emerged and seized the luckless animal, which naturally was taken entirely by sur prise.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MIsNT.
Proposed Censtitut'onal Arnendment
 No. IS.

Providing credit of State may be loaned and indebtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent or the assessed valuation of property in State for the purpose of provldins funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State or rax- ing farm loans;s providing Governor Secretary of State and State Land Com. missioner shall constitute State Lane Board having authority to sell bond in name of State, place money in Stats Treasury and loan money to bona fide purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid; dele eating to the Legislature the authority 10 provide for carrying out administer ing and safeguarding the provisions or this amendmert; providing all provis- ions of the Constitution of Arkansas in conflict with this amendment are repealed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1S. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. lS.

Re It Resolved by the House of Rep resentntives and the Senate of the State of Arkansns, the Majority of Doth Houses Agreeing Therctos
 That the following Is hereby pro posed as an amendment to the Consti- tuition of the State of Arkansas, ana the same being submitted to the cleo .ors of the State for approval or ie- lection at the next general ciectlon for Senators and Representatives. 1T majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment. the same shall become part of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit:
 ltation contained in Section 1 of Arti- cle 16 of the Constitution. the credit of the State may be loaned ana m iebtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent of the assess- ed valuation of all the property in the State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security f farm lands within the State, subject 0 tic limitations herein contained.
 Sec 2. The Governor, Secretary or state and State Land Commissioner hall constitute the State Land Board, vhich board is hereby authorized and lirected to issue and sell or pledge ponds in the name of the State, to pe snown as Arkansas Farm Credit Bonds," In an amount not to exceed cwo per cent of the assessed valuation # all the property in the State. and to place the proceeds Tn the state Treasury in a fund to be known as the Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund"
 Sec. 3. Said bonds shall be issued 'n denominations of $25.00. $lo00v $500 % and s1,000.00, and shall be i:- sued in series of S10.000.00 or multi ples thereof. drawn to mature in not more than thr,y-six years; nor shall said bonds be sold until applications from bonaIfde purchasers of land az. gregating $1o.000.00 have been filed with and approved by the State Land Board Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of four per cent per an- nun, and shall be exempt from tax ation by the State of Arkansas. or any of its subdivisions.
 thorized and directed to loan the mon- eys in said Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund to bona ffdo purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas. upon notes se- cured by mortgages or deeds of trust constituting first liens on such farm lands in amounts which shall not ex- >eed seventy-hve per cent of the ap- praised value of such lands The cred- it of the State shall not be loc ned to any person to purchase moro than 30 acres of land, nor land valued at more than $50.00 per acre. Nor shall loan of less than $200.00 nor more than @3.- o0o.o .o0 be made to any purchaser of land.
 except to owners who Operate" and occupy" lands mortgaged. and shall be made for the following purposes: (a) The payment for lands purchased: fb) the purchase of live stock and oth- er equipment and the making of im- orovements which. in the Judgment of said board will increase the produc- tfvity of such lands or add to their value as a farm home in a degree to justify such expenditure; and (e) for
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Jackson County, Arkansas. E. M. Edgar, Plaintiff
 vs. No. 3334. Hattie Edgar, Defendant.
 The Defendant, Hattie Edgar, is hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, E. M Edgar.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 18th day of August, 1918.
 (SeaD R. w. Randy, Clerk.
 By J. B. Parrott, D. c. J. H. Johnston is hereby appointed attorney for nonresident defendant.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
Oysters Killed by Poisoned Waters.

A few months ago a phenomenon, known locc 'iy as "elturbio." appeared in part of the pearl-fishing grounds near Marsarita island. This consists in decomposition or poisoning of the waters, which brings about the death of the oysters and the consequent de- struction of the beds.
 The immediate loss in pears from this disaster is estimated at from B. 100000 to 100000 bolivars (S579.000 to $772, 2,000), and it was thought best to prohibit fishing in the infected dis trict.-Commerce Reports.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
ITS IN THE AIR.

Windblown pollen, carrying the germs that cause hay fever, is abroad in the land. One remedy is known to give relief and comfort from choking, gasping astma and tormentting hay fever. Foley's' Honey and Tar spreads healing coating on inflamed membranes, stops coughs and colds.W Walker's Pharmacy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
NOT TO BE IGNORED.

The kidneys are as important to good health as the heart, lungs, stomach or any organ in the body. Lame back, swollen joints, sore mus cles, rheumatic aches and pains, ma most often signals of kidney troub]e Foley Kidney Pills give relief te' kidney trouble sufferers. They ban. ish bladder irregularities. M Walkef'k Pharmacy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
PREPARE FOR THE HOT WAyk

The hot sun is doubly dangerous if there is a mass of undigested foQd in the stomach. Foley Catharti1 Tablets give prompt and sure relieR- They act gently but do their worI; thoroughly They cleanse the bowela sweeten the stomach and benefit the liver. For indigestion, bilious ness, bad breath, bloating, gas' Walkers Pharmacy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
WARNING ORDER.

In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Arkansas. Boston Store Dry Goods Co.,, Plaintiff
 vs. No. 3347 Mrs. Vannie Carpenter, Defendant. The Defendant, Mrs. Vannie Car penter, is hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plain tiff, Boston Store Dry Goods Co. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 22nd day of August, 1918.
 (Seal.)
 R. w. Randy, Clerk.
 By J. B. Parrott, D. C.. J. H. Johnston is hereby appointed nonresident attorney. 20w4t
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
WARNING ORDER.

In the Chancery Court of Jackson County, Arkansas. Mary E. Smith, Plaintiff,
 vs. No. 334o. A. L. Smith, Defendant.
 The Defendant, A. L. Smith, is here by warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, Mary E.. Smith.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of August, 1918.
 (Seal} R. w. RANDY, Clerk. J. H. Johnston, Appointed Attorney for Non-Resident Defendant. 19w4
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
rRoPosED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT.
Proposed Constitutional Amendmsnt
 No. 14.

Amending Sections 2 and of Artt. cle of the Constitution of the Stats of Arkansas; providing that the Su- preme Court of the State shall be composed of seven Judges. one Chief Justice and six Associate Justices; pro- viding the Judges may sit in two di- visions. and otherwise providing tho manner in which the court shall sit and shall render It's decisions.
 Providing for the selection and elec- ton of the two additional Judges.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
FOR SALE.

Four high grade coming ? year old Hereford bull calves, $60 each; Poole seed wheat heavy yielder, $40 8 bushel; 13-H. P. traction engine and boiler, $200; 2-cylinder Wolverine boat engine, $75.
 Will Mcintosh, 1Sw4t. Cow Lake, Ark.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
18w4t.

Corn for Sale at s2,OO per bushel at crib five miles west of Newport. Crib open only on Saturdays. See Mack Bros. 46dtf 10wtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
CAUGHT COLD AT PALM BEACH.

Southern climate is no protection against summer colds. Helen R. Sanders, 626 End Av., w. Palm Beach, Fla. writes: My severe cold on the chest was relieved by Fo- ley's Honey and Compound" This fine old family remedy can be de- pended upon to relieve summer colds, Lay fever, asthma and croup.--W Walk- CTS Pharmacy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31

666 cures Malaria, Chills and Fever, or Bilious Fever, by killing the para site causing the fever. Fine strength ening tonic. 14w10t
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31

 County Food Administrator, the fol- lowing were agreed upon as being fair prices:
 D-S Meat, per pound Hams, per pound --------------42c Breakfast Bacon, per pound -----65c Smoked Bacon Bellies, per lb.---4Oc Pure Lard (bulk), per pound -----35c 5-lb. Buckets Pure Lard,
 per bucket ------------------S1.50 50 10-lb. Buckets Pure Lard,
 per bucket So.00 Compound Lard (bulk), per
 Alb. Bucket Compound Lard, per bucket -------------------S1.30 8-lb. Buckets Compound Lard, per bucket S2.60 2-lb. Std. Corn, per can----------2Oc 2-lb. Std. Tomatoes, per can-----20c 3-lb Std. Tomatoes, per can------25c Rice, per pound ----------------15c Std. Meal, 25-lb. sacks, a sack -S1. 40 Cream Meal, 25-lb. sack, sack-$1.50 Cream Meal, 10-lb. sacks, per sk.-65c Navy Beans, per pound----------z0c Lima Beans, per pound -20c Pinto Beans, per pound Wheat Flour, 24-lb. sks$1.60 to $1.75 Corn Flour, per pound ----------l0. .12 ounce loaf of Bread 10c 24 ounce loaf of br,ad--------20c
 These prices will be changed from time to time as condition warrant.
 FAIR PRICE COMMITTEE
 for Jackson County.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31

666 cures Headaches, Biliousness, loss of Appetite, foul breath, or that tired aching feeling due to Malaria or Colds. It removes the cause.
 14w10t
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31

The Independent has the exclusive sales rights for the American War Atlas, without which you cannot keep up with the war news as you should. Call at the office and get one. Only 35 Gents.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31

The more you help the men at ths front the quicker the end will come
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31

The government needs your money; ou need the stamps.
Newport daily independent., 1918-08-31
COMMITTEE ISSUES FAIR PRICE LIST.

At recent meeting of the "Fair Price Committed, appointed by the County Food Administrator, the fol- lowing were agreed upon as being fair. pricpS.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-23
HOTEL COMO ARRIVALS.

F. T. Diez, st, Louis; C. A Deicks and wife, St Louis; j. M Hogan. La R. s. Duckworth. Little Rock Wayne Duckworth, Little Rock; c. R. Msxey and wife Little Rock, M. Wolieon Ohio; C. W. Meeks, Batesville; F. B Butler, Little Rock; Miss Annie Far ley, Memphis; H. c. Porter, St Louis c. H. Jones and wife, Little Rock; Miss Jones, Little Rock; Mrs. L. B Hart, Philadelphia: J. F. Doyle Camp Pike; H. M. Walter. St. Louis; w NJ Driver Osceola. P ] Slmmes. Osce- ola; Wan w. ,Beattie, Little Rock; R. R. Wilburn, Fort Smith; w E. Guth~ rel Ark: N. Clayton. Little Rock; L. Major and wife. Little Rock, J D Rector, Mo-; w. Crossbey Mo-; A. & and wife. Dallas
The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-23
GERMAN METAL CONCERNS SEIZED
ALLEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN PALMER TAKES OVER SEVER
 AL OF LARGEST IN COUNTRY

Washington, July 22.-German con trol of the metal industry in America has been wiped out by Alien Propergy Custodian Palmer in lhe seizpre oi several of the largest metal concerns in the United States with ramiiiea~ tions into South America. Mexico and Canada
 MT. Palmer announced today that he had taken over the business of l.. No- gelstein and company, incorporated of New York City, with assets of mere than $9,O00,000, and Beer Sondhcimer and company, also of New York City, with assets of upward of $5.Oo000
 In addition the custodian has seized the enemy owned interess in the American Metals company, controlling some sixteen companies in this coun- try and South America ana Stallworth and company, of New York, dealers in silver bullion, with capitalization oi $1 100000. F StalEworth, principal stockholder in the latter company is now interned at Fort Ogelthorpe Georgia.
 Seizure of these companies resulted from investigations into the general metal situation now being made by Francis P Garvan. director Of the bureau of investigation in the alien property eustodian's office.
 1t was revealed that the Beer. Sond Keimer and Vogelstein companies were closely affiliated with the Germaa Metal Gesellschaft, which for some years has dominated the entire metal market of the world. and that they with the American Metals company controlled most of the principal metat and smelling companies of this coun- try, either by complete ownership of stock. or by representation in the di- rectorates.
 MT Palmer's announcement said that the Vogelstein and Berr Sonder- helm companies had endeayored 10 cover up the German ownership of their assets by an Americalizlng pro- cess undertaken after :he %3r began but that their ownership was only thinly disguised"
 These two companies are believed by Garyan to have supplied GermanT with vast quantities of copper, zinc and other necessary war materials af- ter the war began and their activity in this respect did not cease until after the United States entered the war.
 The business of Beer. SDldheimer and company was founded in America by the German firm of the same name but the American branch was incOr- |porated in August, 1915, by Benno Elk an and Otto F'rohknecht who had op erated the branch for the German firm and who did not make application for naturalization papers until early
 in last year.
 E,lkan and Frohknecht claimed they had bought out the interest of the Ger man firm, but Mr. Garvan unearthed wireless messages passing between the American branch and the German company indicating that tae latter rad planned an incorporation of the firm here and that it had not sold is in terests