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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For County Clerk

We are authorized to announce
GEORGE ELDER
as candidate for reelection to the of
fee of County and Probate Clerk of
Chicot County, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
Is. l.. HOLMES
as candidate for County and Probate
Clerk of Chicot County, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For Circuit Judge

We are authorized to announce
ID. A BRADHAM
of Warren as candidate for Judge Of
the Tenth Judicial District of Arkan-
sas. subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce
JUDGE TURNER BUTLER
as candidate for reelection as Circuit
Judge of the Tenth judicial Circuit,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary election.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11

J. A. Bennett. Mayor.
J. I. Crenshaw. Recorder.
Published ELLIS.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11

(f) Piling or sacking tin cans, buck
cts, broken bottles, and other
similar containers, and placing
them in some convenient place so
that they can be hauled to spot
at least ! mile from the town.
Section 4. The presence of mosquito
larva in standing or running water shall
be evidence that mosquitoes are breed
ing, and failure to prevent such breed
ing W thin 8 days after notice has been
served by the medical director, his
agent, City Health Officer, or by rep
resentatiye of the Town Council shall be
deemed a violation of this ordinance.
Section 5. Should the person or per
sons responsible for conditions giving
rise to the breeding of mosquitoes fail or
refuse to take necessary precautions af
ter three days notice, the medical direc
tor in charge, Health officer. or a repre-
sentative appointed by the town coun-
Gil is authorized to do go. and any ex-
pense incurred in so doing will be
charged to the property owner. or other
person offending. "a the case may be.
Section 6 The medical director shall
personally be held responsible for en-
forcing this ordinance. and for this pur-
pose he, or any person acting under his
or the town councils authority. shall
enter in and upon any premises within
his jurisdiction; any person or person 5
charged with any of the duties imposed
by this ordinance, or within the time
stated in the notice of the medical dl-
rector, as the case may be. to perform
such duties. or to carry out the neces
sarv measures TO the satisfaction of the
director in charge, shall be guilty Ct
this ordinance, and for each day after
the expiration of this time that the said
person fails to comply with the wording
of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty
of a separate violation of this ordi-
nance.
Section + The person or persons held
under this ordinance to be responsible
for the correction of conditions giving
rise to. or likely to give rise to the
breeding of mosquitoes, shall be the
owner of such premises; except that
any tenant who causes or permits
said conditions to exist without the
consent of the owner or agent will
be held responible. The local custo-
dian of any public building having au-
thority to make such corrections. and
failing to do SO as herein provided, shall
be held responsible.
Section ). Any person who shall VIC
late any provision of this ordinance shall.
on each conviction be fined not less than
one dollar t$l 00) nor more than Twen-
five ISIS. 001.
All acts or parts of acts in conflict
with this ordinance are hereby repealed
Section 9 This ordinance being nee.
essary for the immediate preservation
of the public peace. health and safety.
an emergency is declared to exist, and
this act shall take effect. and be in
force, from and after its passage and
publication.
Approved and adopted this 3rd day of
April, 1918.
J. A. Bennett. Mayor.
J. I. Crenshaw Recorder.
Published ELLIS.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For Sheriff

We are authorized to announce
GAINES MERRITT
as candidate for the office of Sheriff
and Elk -officio Collector of Chicot Coun-
ty, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
K. Z. ALCORN
as candidate for re election as Sheriff
and x-Officio Collector of Chicot coun-
ty. subject to the action of the demo
cratic primary election May 18th.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For Representative

We are authorized to announce
DIR. l.. A. BUCKNER
as a candidate for Representative. sub
ject to the action of the democratic
primary.
We are authorized to announce
HARVEY PARNELL
as candidate for Representative of
Chicot county. subject to the action of
the democratic primary May 2Sth
We are authorized to announce
DR.. r. n. HENRY
as a candidate for Representative of
Chicot county, subject to the action
of the democratic primary May 2Sth.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
JUDGE E. 2. TONEY
~ a candidate for an endorsement
term" for County and Probate Judge
of Chicot county, subject to the action
of the democratic primary May 2sth.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For Constable

We are authorized to announce
T. II. BIGGS
as a candidate for Constable of Bowie
township. subject to the action of the
democratic primary.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For County Treasurer

We are authorized to announce
w. J. SPLAWN
as a candidate for reelection to the
Office of Treasurer of Chicot county,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary May 2Sth.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
ANNOUNCER ENTS
For Chancellor
We are authorized to announce

We are authorized to announce
E. G.. HAMMOCK
of Dermott as a candidate for Chan
cellor of the Second Chancery District,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
We are authorized to announce
JUDGE L. T. WOODs
as candidate for reelection to the
office of Chancellor of the Second
Chancery District of Arkansas. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primary election.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11

A. Every dollar loaned to the Gov
ernment helps to save the lives of our
men at the front and to win the war
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-04-11
For Justice of the Peace

We are authorized to announce
X. l.. JOHNSON
as a candidate for Justice of the Peace
of Bowie township. subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary. May
2Sth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-15
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
HAVANA CELEBRATES
ENTRY INTO GREAT WAR
Review Shows LATINA mericnn Coun
tries Have Done Much TO
Aid L. s.
TBy Associated prc.,1


| HAVANA. CUBA, April G.-On tho
cv eof the first anniversary OF Cuba's
declaration OF war against Germany.
Havana presents to-day a festive APP
/ pcarancc and. as Sunday IS Il day OF
celebration in all Latin-hmerican coun-
tries, extensive preparations have been
/ made for Il demonstration Of loyalty
I TO the entente allies tomorrow.
Since Cuba's war declaration many
activities. some military and naval,
others economic. have been put in mo-
iion here 10 aid the United States. From
the time when the German and Aus
TRAN stea mshipS seized in Cuban
waters were turned over outright as
- gift to the Cnited States Shippini:
Board. until the present, when Cuba
is mobilizing her military resources
TO send i force Of from 10000 10 10000
men 10 France, the whole policy OF
the republic has been to subordinate
other matters to those obligations of
alliance which her declaration Of war
ontaileG. The Cuban army and navy
have been rcorEan:Zed. and experts
from the United States Army staff have
Z estimated that Cuba's military force
could be enlarged to a maximum of
100000 men and maintained at that
figure indefinitely.
"ns heu pa'ioi
,,.,, - FFitoriai
,a ou' !" 'hc |ario-
mas oeeh augmented by
i'i INC chaSers' "h!!e
.dd,,,o u"ues construction. In
ro,s,-a, 'i.''ta's ana naval
-, 49, I,r '',"i :ou"S ouo"hs are now
men and .,.ia,a.s 40 iilah'tS-
~. c,,t,a r,s,,, ,"H uc'o's '"F
I'M, - cot, -. ""''" - !h'ehd :
!"e 70 san shortly for the French
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED
Board of Managers OF the Retrent for
the Sick Holds Interesting
Meefipr

AZ meeting OF the board Of mana
gers OF the Retreat for the Sick. stand
ing committees for the ensuing year
were appointed. and interesting reports
read. Mrs. John -. LiGhtfoot was APP
pointed chairman Of Tie finance com
mittcc; Mrs. Thomas McCabc, secretary;
Mrs. j. Pryor Davis. treasurer. Other
charmcn OF standing committees are
as follows:
IIousc-Miss Rebecca Hardwick; Mrs.
j. o. Scott. assistant
Clarke.
Nurses IIome-AIrs. a. l.. Hcnna.
Children's ward-Mrs III. r. Wayt.
Memorial ward-Afrs. Il. T. Dunn.
Investigating committee-Mrs. Will
liam r. Oppenhimcr.
Lincn-Mrs. y. l.. Straus.
Acknowledgements. William Russell
Jones.
Publicity-Mrs. 2. ]. Kernodlc.
Purchasing-NIrs. r. S. Bowles.
Clothng-AIrs. NJ. S. Holloway.
Floor--Miss Callie Temple.
1t was decided to give n rummaGe
sale to help toward the charitable nc
tivitics of the hospital beginning
April S. and ending April II. inclusive.
The sale will he held At 1913 East Main
Street and Will he in charge of Miss
Callie Temple and committee OF
women interested in the hospital who
will be glad to receive useful donations
of any description for the hospital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
AMERICA TO TIE RESCUE.
SAYS PREMIER LLOYD GEORGE
Prophc>ies Prussinn Mi,inrists VIII lie
Given Surprise of Their
Lives.
lBy Assoe!a;eh rress.1

10 associated Press.
LONDON. Ap,Il G.-Ircmicr Lloyd
George. te!egraphIng to-day to the
Lord Mayor of London. on the occa-
sion of luncheon given TO celebrate
Amorica's cntry into the war. said:
During the next fcw weeks Amer
lea will give the Prussian military
junia tho surprise or their lives"
Premier Lloyd Georges telegram,
which was read 70 the assembled guests
by the Lord Mayor. said:
The decision Of the American peo-
pie that 1t was their duty to Join in
the great struggle Of free people
against the attempt OF ovcrwcening
hcsro,ism 10 establish it's own uni
vcrsal dominion by military power
VAS one of tho mos, lnomentous events
IN history. During the past year they
have been bending all their energies
TO the Work OF preparation. During
the next few weeks America will give
the Prussian military jun,a the sur
prise OF their lives"
Mr.. Ba!fcur said it was imposs ible
to exaggcratc the services America was
rendering and the gacrincc she was
making freely by temporarily waving
her ambitions for Il great National
Army by brisading troops with the
French and British.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
IRISH QUESTION AGAIN
AT A CRITICAL STAGE
Convention Has Decided on Report to
lie Submitted ns Basis for
Legislation.
fBy As,oc,atcd Prcy,1

LONDON. April 1.-THE question Of
1reland's future has reached a crucial
stage with the announcement that the
Irish convention has finished lis work
and decided upon 4 report to be ma dc
to the government
While II Is not permitted to reveal
the conventions proceedings for the
present, the nature of this report and
tho general work Of the convention are
well-kno~n to public men in England
and Ireland Premier Lloyd George
declared when the convention was or
ganiZcd that IL II agreed upon any
plan for a government its plan would
he embodied in bill and placed be-
fore Parliament.
whether mere majority report in
favor OF some home rule plan, IL such
q report Is presented By the convention,
will be considered an agreement war
ranting legislation based on it. re-
mains to be seen.
Premier Lloyd George also strongly
intimated that the government might
proceed to settlement OF tho Irish
problem by legislation even II the
convention failed to find some ground
for settlement by consent" Therefore.
new Irish developments are expected
in the near future. although the first
business before the government must
be In dealing with urgent war mca-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
DRIVE AGAINST DRUG EVIL
Secretary McAdoo Announces Appoint
Iucnf of Committee 10 War
on Opium.

WASHINGTON. April Ga national
drive against opium and other mar
cotics Is To be started at once under
the auspices of the Treasury Depart
mcnt. Secretary McAdoo tonight an
nounced tho appointment of a COM
mittec to cooperate with Commits
sloner OF Internal Revenue Roper In
enforcing laws against drugs.
Representative Rainey, of Illinois
member of the House Ways and Means
Committee. Is chairman.
Among other things, the committee
will do all it can to stamp out the sale
of drugs near the army camps and
t,snronmcnts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
POSTMASTER KILLS SELF
Prominent Citizen of Mountain city,
Tenn. l'ircS Bullet Into IIcnrt A.
Result 81 Worry Over A vintor Son.
tSpecial TO The Times-Dispatch. ]

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
BRISTOL. VA. April On. w. Jack
son. hfty-two. postmaster and promi-
ncnt in business at Mountain City, East
Tennessee. committed suicide at his
home to-day By firing pistol bullet
into his heart. nervous shock, in
cidcut to parting with his son. +. w.
Jackson. who is now in training in 4
Texas aviation camp. Is assigned as
TIE probable cause of the tragedy.
The suicide was grandson OF Gen.
cral 4. Il. Jackson. who was famous
in the earlier history OF Tennessee.
and a nephew OF the late Judge Ross
Jackson. prominent as lawyer and
jurist in Southwest Virginia, until sud-
denly stricken blind.
Mrs. Jackson and her second son.
Senator Jackson, were absent from
home. the former being matron at
Emory and Henry College, the historic
Methodist school at Emory, and tho
latter Il pupil there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
REIMBURSEMENT ASKED
Reynolds Tobacco Company'S Unique
Organization Makes II Pay Enor-
nous E:NrcNS prNlit fnNcS.

WINSTON-SALI;M, n. c.. April C.
The Il. j. Reynolds Tobacco Company
has before the United States Treasury
Department an application for q re-
adjustment OF the company'S excess
profit taxes. which is u little peculiar
1t Is set forth in the application that
because Of the manner OF it's organi-
cation, differing from that of any
other large concern OF rs kind, and
its present undcrcapilaliza,ion tits in
vested capital not including the mil
lions Of dollars spent IL building up
its trademarks and trade brands), the
Reynolds Company would have To pay
n very much greater excess tax than
common fairness requires and that 1t
would BIO much In excess Of that to
BIO paid by any other tobacco manufac-
turing concern in the United States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
Historic Papers
Loss Exposed Plot

In thnt part of her story told ga
tO-day'S instalImcnt. Countess Won
SchnumbcrG dIsclOscs II sad nwnk-
cning.
The delightful youth whom she
had thought WINS dead la love with
her proved to be II bright member
OF the United StEtcs Secret Service,
aud when she went to examine her
luggage ut san Francisco she found
II Looked to be the same ns that Shc
Ind started out with. but II wns
different. Pupers had disappeared
which finnily resulted In the CIR
posture OF the entire plot 10 Involve
America and Mexico In Wnr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
Absolute Divorce.

In iiustinEs Court. Part IL, Mrs.
Annie Cora Childress has been granted
an absolute divorce from her husband.
william II. childrcss. She has also
been awarded the care and custody OF
her infant children. i. Albert Smit!
was counsel for the plaintiff.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
Lcnroot to Back President.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. April s.-r,n,t
states Senator-Elect Irvine l.. Lenro
declared In statement to-day th
he would support President Wilson
the Senate as ne did In the House
all measures helpful in the prosecute
OF the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
Grand Lodge VIII No, Mo-,

SALISBURY. ~ G.. April G.-Tnc
Fr'n" council! OF the knights of ry,hias
OF North Carolina. at meeting here.
Hecined unanimously that for patriotic
reasons The Grand Lodge would not
meet this year as usual. 1t was stated
'hat $4,000 OF the funds OF the State
organization had been invested in Lib
erty bonds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07

required to enable the nation to ~
with possessioU OF II. The id.s
tho presentation originated with PA
mier Orland. who. however. Win n
be present at the ceremony. hnv,l
left for tho front. 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07
surcs. chiefly that for increasing tho
Italy nonors American Anniversary.
tBy Associated press.l

ROME. Friday. April at the cele-
bration tomorrow OF the anniversary
OF Americas entrance into the war
Signor Bcrcnini. Minister or Public In
struction, will present Thomas Nelson
Page. tho American ambassador. with
an ancient statue representing Vic
tory, recently uncarthcd in the Roman
forum. The gift Is an exceptional
token of friendship. n special law being
The Washington times., 1918-12-03

past greatness OF the American
League in their recent public state
ments. The American League mag
mates, with the exception of Frazee,
of Boston, are willing to oppose any
effort made by the parent body TO
dethrone johnson, If that action
weakens the authority of the league
itself. Indeed, the very presence of
Frazee in the hostile camp strength
ems Johnson's own case with the
other American League clubs, includ-
ing the Washington club.
1t would appear that, IL the leaders
OF baseball find themselves unable
to reach a workable conclusion for
the future government of the national
game, they might rightly accept the
suggestion of Clark Griffith for the
remodeling of baseball.
By adopting Griffith's suggestion
of abolishing all sales and trades, but
maintaining the reserve, draft and
compulsory waiver rules, they would
need only the appointment of a salts
factory umpire to decide what few
knotty matters might arise.
II no satisfactory action Is taken
this winter, the huge parks are likely
to be cut up into building lots in the
near future, for the public, both writ
ing and reading, is thoroughly tired
of the whole affair
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
KAUFMAN PICKS ELEVEN
TO SHINE AS ALL-STARS

Ross E. Kaufman. football writer
on the Philadelphia North American,
chooses the following All-Eastern col
llege elevens for 1918:
First eleven-Ends. Robson. Rut.
gers, and Hopper. Penn; tackles
Hilty, Pitt, and Usher, Syracuse;
guards, Stnhl. Pitt. and Alexander
Syracuse: center. Arthur. Navy: quar-
terback. GouGler, Pitt; halfbacks.
Davies. Pitt. and Butler. Navy: full
back. McLaren, Pitt.
Second eleven-Ends. McCarter, Pitt
and SchwarZer. Syracue; tackles
Neylon. Penn. and Larkin, Swarth-
more; guards, Perry. Navy. and v.
Allshouse. Pitt; center, Stein, Pitt:
quarterback, Ingram. Navy: half
backs. Barsha, Syracuse. and Kelly,
Rutgers; fulIback. WysockI, Lehigh.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
EXPECT D0BIE WILL STAY
AT HEAD OF NAVY ELEVEN

BALTIMORE. Dec. 3.-Gilmour Do
bic, who has just completed a two
year contract as head coach of the
Naval Acade.ny's football eleven, has
made Baltimore his home. He has
taken house on East North avenue
Dobie Is expected TO be signed
again to coach the midshipmen. His
work has been entirely satisfactory to
the Navy Athletic Association and,
with football coming into Its own
again next year, he will undoubtedly
have chance to send his team
against the Army.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
MEDIC0S GETTING READY
TO MEET NAVAL GUNNERS

Army Medical Schoo, football
players are preparing Tor their big
game OF the year at American League
Park on Sunday, The Msdicos Will
meet the Naval Gun Factory eleven,
champions of the District Service
League.
In the first engagement between the
teams the Gunners won a 6-to-0 vie
tory. Since that time the Gunners
walked over every other eleven they
have played, Lieutenant Cox asked
for a return battle from Manager Nc
COmas and got IL.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
TEN YEARS AGO
In SPORTS

Billy Cloth, Forrest. stanton.
Speed Elliott and Sam Honaker,
Of Virginia, and Emory Hodgson.
of v. P. l.. were named OF the
Al-Southern Dotbalf team (GIoth
is now a Judge in Alexandria eoun-
ty, Va.)
There was blood on the moon in
amateur circles here because the
National Guard has both an ANA
teur and q professional basketball
team ON the floor.
BATTLING Nelson issued a state
ment saying he was on the shelf
until next spring. Nelson claimed
he needed a rest and would forego
the offers OF Welsh. Thompson and
Mcfarland.
Young Corbett. former champion
lightweight, engaged as q stoker
aboard an ocean-going freight
steamer, In order to get into con
dition.
Capt. Fred Rice, George Coli
flower. Fred Downey and John
Collifiower started practice on the
Hilltop in basketball. ''Schlitz"
Schlosser was added to the string
as a candidate.
Tom Longboat and Percy Small
wood. the Welsh champion. were
matched to run ten miles at Philar
delphia-
Australian newspapers threw q AZ
when they reported the physical
prowess OF Jack johnson, who ar
rived to fight Tommy Burns.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
EVEN, NAVY'S STAR END,
WILL LEAD 1919 ELEVEN

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 3-Edward
Even, who played a star game at end
for Naval Academy this season, has
been chosen captain for next year.
Ruggedly built, Even showed won
derful ability in stopping plays aimed
at his direction. while his accuracy
in receiving forward passes and his
speed OF foot made him strong
factor in the Nays system OF attack.
Navy will lose the services Of Bill
Ingram, Roberts, Perry and whelchel
but there is plenty of excellent ma
teriAl here.
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
WESTERN ATHLETES WIN
H0N0RS IN CADET RANKS

Western High School athletes have
won signal honors in the cadet
awards. Percival Padgett and Mac
Farland Brewer. who won captaincies,
have played football for two years
Brewer won his letter twice.
James Hume and Anterior Hast
ings. firs1 lieutenants, have won their
letters in football. Hume has play
ed basketball and also won his letter
In track. Christian Heurich. SECONDS
lieutenant, won his letter this fall
and has been out for track and base
ball. He Is playing center on The
basketball team at present
The Washington times., 1918-12-03
CENTRAL GETS STARTED
WITH G0NZAGA PLAYERS

Central High School sets a start In
basketball Friday afternoon with tho
Gonzaga Prep lads on the Central
floor. The GonLaGa lads have twice
hung defeats on the Business High
School banner and appear to be going
stronger than any other cholastfc
I'VE at present
With tho exception of Capt. George
Foster. Central has lost every mem
Der of the championship team OF last
season. Long. Potter, Solomon, Will
son and DAILY, of last years title
team, have graduated