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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-10
Arrested for Theft.

Norman f. Field. eichtccn-ycar-o
oClorcd youth. was arrested Yesterday
for the alleged theft of merchandise
from the American Railway Express
Company. He Is being held n tho
Firs. Police Station.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12
Proposed New Constitution
Synopsis and Comments on Improvements Made Over Ola c. 800

Du' a majority of all votes cast at the election
snai be required to adopt an amendment,
"o ehifeS CT each House may declare anv act
O." emergency measure effective at once. The
pto'iSions apply to municipalities as we'll as tbe
'"te' Out no measure may be iniated in anv
municipality unless the law-makinp mower b,
iitS@ refused to enact it. The Governor or Nav
u can not veto initiated acts The law ;s self
executing, and no law may be passed restrict.
ing the peoples rights Hereunder.
MS IS the Oregon system, with some i'm.
PfoXements dictated by experience. It makes
long step forward in popular control of leeis-
Ialloh. Il Is great improvement over the old
Constitution. 1t removes present restrictions
winch limit the number of Constitutional
amendments that may be submitted at one ell
eetlon to three, and allows the people to init
ale any number. 1t is safe and sane. and gives
ample protection and safeguards to the rights
OIL the people. It embodies the best experience
Oh the country on the subject and will doubtless
prove to be one of the most popular provisions
OF the proposed Constitution.
Prosecuting Attorneys hereafter to be
known as District Attorneys are to be placed
on salary in lieu of the present fee system
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12
To Avoid and Relieve Influenza
BY DIR. FRANKLIN DUANE.

,fany people have been frightened by
nat they have read or heard of influenza.
The more you fear the disease the surer
you are TO get it. Go right about your
business and forget it. As the disease Is
spread principally by contact thru sneeZ-
ing, coughing or splitting, many health au-
thorties have advised that everyone wear
gau1e, which is daily washed and satur-
ated with one to five hundred solution
OF zinc sulphate in water, and then dried
before wearing over the nose and mouth.
You should avoid crowds, common drink
Ing cups and public towels. Keep your
strength up by taking lots OF exercise In
Inc open air and plenty of nourishing food.
II you have any of such symptoms as
chtiliness, nasal distractions, flushed face,
headache, feverishness restleSSneSs, weak
ness, or irritating cough, give up work at
once and go to bed. This will save your
strength to help overcome the disease. Put
your feet in hot water for fifteen minutes.
thoroughly loosen the bowels with some
such mild and non irritating physc as DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Drink prinei-
pally of hot lemonade and then cover up
with plenty of clothes in bed so as to get
a good sweat. When sweating is free and
the fever reduced take dose OF two An
uric Tablets every four hours, followed by
drinking at least glass or two of hot
water. Anuric Tablets help quickly to
relieve the soreness of the muscles and
bones from which most patients complain
and help the kidneys flush out the poisons.
To relieve nasal Instructions and
excessive discharge from the nose. prob
ably nothing is better than such q mild.
soothing, antiseptic wash rs Dr. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. 1t will give great
relief. Employed as gargle. in same
| strength as made up for use in the nose,
| ana as hot as can be borne, 1t quickly ar
| rests soreness and dryness in the throat.
influenza weakens the patients resist
ance to disease, so that there is danger OF
bronchitis and pneumonia developing. To
| combat this tendency and fortify the pa
tients's strength insist that he keep In bed
at least two DAYS. Probably nothing will
at this stage hasten the recovery and
strengthen the patient more than an iron
| tonic tablet called Irontic" or that we'll
! known herbal tonic, DR.. Pierce's Golden
! Medical Discovery, which has been used
by thousands in the past two generations
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12
COST OF FLOWING
WITH FARM TRACTOR

Fayetteville, Dec. 10.-In or
Ger to determine the actual
cost of blowing land with a
tractor in Arkansas and in tr-
der to test the efficiency aud
staying powers of the engine,
the College of Agriculture of
the University of Arkansas
recently conducted a blowing
test for 3z IL hours. Some
what more than ga acres OF
land were plowed. The exact
cost per acre was found to be
about 81.
Following the 30 1-2 hours
of actual work the tracto
was run for l ga miles. AT
ter the engine had been run
ming for 4S hours it was still
cool.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12
AMENDMENTS

Art. Xxx, Sec. 33, provides that not ,,ors
u an three amendments to the Constitution NAV
L. submitted at any one time by the General
IA esembly; all proposed amendments shall he
H,ublished weekly for thirty days, the last oub-
3;cation to be at least sixty days prior to the
Election; a majority of those voting at an cleo.
lion is necessary for the adoption of an amend
zanent
While more latitude is given, it will con
hinue to be a somewhat difficult matter ia
|amend the Constitution. No limit is placed an
lon the number of amendments the people NAV
Submit under the Initiative and Referendum
but the General Assembly is still restricted to
three at any one election. Since amendments
can be submitted at only sixty-day sessions
there can be but three offered every four
wears by the Legislature. However the people
may submit any number every two years. since
general elections must continue to be held BIZ
ennially on account of the election of mem 1ers
of Congress. Considerable saving is provided
in the cost of publishing proposed amendments
the time being reduced from six months to
thirty days. By providing that the final pub
LEGATION shall be not less than sixty days prior
to the election at which the vote is to be taken
ample time is given for the most thorough cir
eulation of the proposed measure, and for the
voters to famiarize themselves with its proVis.
ions
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM

Art. V, Sec. l, provides for the Initiative
and Referendum for the State and municipali-
ties. Eight per cent of the legal voters may
propose a statute and 10 per cent Consttu-
tional amendment. The proposed measure
shall be published thirty days before fill
ing with the Secretary of State, which shall be
four months before the election. Six per cent
of the electors may order election upon any
general act, the petition to be filed within nine
ty days following the adjournment of the Leg
islature.- A majority of votes cast the sub
ject shall be sufficient to enact repeal an act
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12
ELECTION PROCLAMATION

|, Lawrence Ruddell, Sheriff
of independence County, Ark
ansas do hereby proclaim and
make known that in accord
ance with the day designated
by the Constitutional Conven-
ton, there will be a special
election held in the several
townships of independence
County, Arkansas, on Satur-
day, December the 14th, 1918,
for the purpose of voting for
or against the said new Consti-
tuition.
The election will be held at
the following places in each
township:
Ashley, at Brewers School
House.
Barren, at Hickory Valley.
Big Bottom, at Newark.
Black River, at Cord.
Christian, at White School
House.
Craig at Mountain Gap
School House.
Cushman at Cushman.
Dota at Walnut Grove.
Fairview at Pleasant Plains.
Gainsboro, at Ham School
House.
Hill, at Bailey.
jefferson at Avis.
Liberty at Floral.
Greenbrier at Desha.
Greenbrier at Jamestown.
Logan at Logan School
House.
Magness at Magness.
Oil Trough at Aydelott's
Chapel.
Relief at Conversion School
House.
Rosie at Rosie.
Ruddel-First Ward at |
Court House; Seond Ward, at |
place to be designated; Third |
Ward in West Batesville.
Salado, at Salado.
Union, at Salt Peter School |
House.
Washington, at Bethesda.
White River at Sulphur
Rock.
Wycough at Lebanon.
Polls will be open from 8 a.
m. and close at $50 p. m.
LAWRENCE RUDDELL.
Sheriff independence County. |
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The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12
MINORITY REPRESENTATION

Art III, Sec. Is, provides that one mem.
Der Of the State Board of Election Commission
efs and Art. Xxx, Sec. 25 provides that on all
public Boards and Commissions appointed.
there shall be ut least one member of the most
numerous minority political party.
This IS an assertion ef political Justice in
keeping with the spirit of genuine democracy.
Il recognizes citizenship above craftsmanship
It Is Just and fair to a large element that
would otherwise be denied participation in the
conduct Of state affairs. The doctrine that
official salaries are political spoils and that all
appolntive officials and clerks are political
spoilsmen, is vicious and dangerous. Demon
strated fitness, efficiency and integrity are tc
be the proper qualifications for service.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1918-12-12

See The Journal for good printing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
Trade Increase

Washington, February 4.-Increased trade with the Latin-A American coun- tries and decreases in exports to northern European neutrals were the features of American 1917 foreign commerce, as set forth in figures is- sued today by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce.
 Imports from South America in CT eased from 427.oOo,Ooo to $5S9,000,- ooJ and exports to South America in- creased from s22O.ooo,ooo to '$S12,ooo,- 900.
 South America ranked third in sales to the United States following North American countries and Asia and taking precedence over Europe, Oceania and Africa in the order named. Europe continued to be the best cus- toner of this country, buying goods worth $4,054,362,029. followed by North America, Asia, South America, Oceania and Africa
 Embargo restriction acted to reduce Denmark's purchases from the United States to $32,000000. as compared with $56000,000 in 1916. Sweden ob- tained s21 100000 decrease of $26,- 0oO0OO; Norway. $62.000,000. as com pared with s660000o0, and Holland s90, ,00O 900. as compared with $113,o0o,- 000 Exports to Greece reached the low figure of ss,447.000, as against $S3 685,000 in 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05

opposes the national prohibition amendment. which is expected to oc the paramount issue in the legislative election of this year. He is, however, counted as a strong prohibitionist. Indications now are that there will bc at least two candidates in the field for senator from this district.
 The remains of Mrs. Avie Kelley. who died here suddenly Sunday morn ing at the home of her son-in-law. Dr. A. T. Grayson, were convey to Huntsville this afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted there from the. residence of Mrs. J, T. Jones. a sister of the deceased, and interment will follow at Maplewood cemetery. Mrs Kelley is survived by a son. Hub bard H. Kelley, of Jeff, Ala, and a daughter, Mrs. A T. Grayson, of this city.
 Funeral services were conducted here from the residence of MT. and Mrs Claude Jones for Miss Mary Rob- inson, lifelong resident of Trinity The deceased is survived by several brothers and sisters. She was 61 years of age and unmarried.
 The Tennessee river, which has been at flood stage for some days. is ex- peeted to begin falling early Wednes- day. It will reach it's crest tomorrow, according to predictions of the Chatta- nooga weather bureau. The river had reached the 21.5 foot mark today, and is expected to rise another foot before the waters begin to recede. Thousands of acres of bottom land have been overflowed and some damage done. Sixty bales of cotton owned by the Wharton Cotton company of this city were washed away from the river land ings and only part of it was recovered,
 James L. Draper, secretary of the Morgan county exemption board, an- nounced today that the physical exam nation of Class 1 men, under the classi- fication of the questionnaires, set to be- gin next Monday, had been indefinitely postponed, owing to the receipt of in- structions to that effect from Provost Marshal General Crowder. The change in plans was necessitated by tn fact that General Crowder has changed tho regulations regarding physical requires ments It is not yet known here whether the physical standard of men accepted for military service will be raised or lowered.
 One of the peculiar coincidences oi the war was the meeting of five local boys, all now in the American navy, re. gently at an American port. The mer are assigned to different vessels. They were: Benjamin Bloodworth, LeRoy Me Entire. Carl Hauk, Dick Ramsey ant
 Joe Whitson.
 l Reverence for the sagacity of tn, ground hog has been heightened locall!
 by the fact that the sun has shone two
 days in succession following the failure of the earth swine to see his shadow Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05

sionary society of the Ensley Methodist church yesterday afternoon in the church parlors Mrs J. J. Walker was named as q delegate to represent this society at the annual meeting of the woman's missionary conference that convenes at AleNa ander City this month The study subject of the afternoon was "The Chal- lenge of the Ages" with Mrs. c. s. Nose ley as leader.
 Red Cross unit No. will meet at the Baptist church this morning.
 The Sesame Literary club will meet W ednesday afternoon with Mrs. NJ. H. Mcdowell hostess.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Cox. formerly of Ensley, but who have spent the past two years in Chile, have returned to this district for short visit en route to Mobile, where MT. Cox has accepted a position.
 Mrs. D. F. sugg is resting comfort ably at Tally's infirmary, where she un- derwent an operation on her throat yes terday.
 The Ensley fire department was called to 1913 Twenty-second avenue at 2;A o'clock yesterday afternoon, where roof fire was extinguished at the home of S s Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
Suqar Shortage a Blessing

From the Popular Science Monthly.
 From the standpoint of hygiene and economy, changes in diet represent a positive gain. For instance. take sugar--a food which yields more ca lories per unit of cost than any oth- CT food, but which, on the other hand. gives us nothing but energy. It con tains no protein and no mineral value, clements which are essential So the present sugar shortage is blessing in disguise, for we are obliged to sub stitute in it's place vegetables and fruits, which are real building foods. Had we made this simple sub- stitution many years ago we might have been a sturdier race today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The benefit card party and tea given by Red Cross unit No. sl at the Elks' club yesterday afternoon from 2:sO to 5 o'clock was we'll attended Fifty players took part in the games of bridge, five hundred and forty-two, the tables being placed in the ballroom. During the series popular music was given by Ser tram Keller violin, and Mrs. Conrad Bo- terweg, piano. Pieces of cut glass do- mated by Ellis Jewelry store and Smith Brown Jewelry company were given for the highest scores. Mrs. Earl William son received handsome vase for the highest score in bridge. Miss Pauline Echols won a cut glass compete in i've hundred and Mrs H. c. Russell was awarded vase in forty-two. At the conclusion of the games tea, waters ana confections were served In the ladies parlor from table centered with a basket of red carnations, tied with white tulle. The hints carried out the color scheme. Tea was poured from either end of the table by Mrs George Byrum and Mrs. Catherine Mentzell. They were assisted by Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. R. J. tto6rlng, MTS' DuHli anu AAi'S ~ Marsteller.
 Commissioner J. Ellis Brown has se- cured and placed a, car of coal in Ems ley to be distributed by the city to those families of Ensley, Vivian and Pratt City in need of fuel. MT. Brown had seven teams working Sunday delivering this coal but there is still some left He wishes any women's clubs, mission ary societies or individuals knowing Of needy cases to phone or see l. A. Miller at Sheldon's laundry. who has offered to attend to the distribution of the coal left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
Skilled Mechanics Are
 Needed for Shipyards
Secretary Scudder Ryall Is Register ing Men for Service in Gov
 crnment Yards

The federal shipping board wants 25o,' 600 skilled machinists to join the United States shipyard volunteers of the public service reserve, and through Chairman Edward N. Hurley an appeal has been made to President N. A. Barrett of the city commission to assist the board in securing as many men from Birmingham and vicinity as possible.
 Secretary of the Commission H. &. Ryal has been registering men for the service for some weeks under previous instructions from the government, and will continue to do so, he stated yester- day, and will furnish the necessary in- formation to any applicants who will call at his office in the city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
ALBANY

Albany, February Special )-W. 1T. Smith. a prominent merchant of Town Creek, today announced his candidacy for state senator from tie Second Alabama senatorial district. composed of the counties of Lawrence and Morgan. Under the agreement that has existed between the two counties, the senatorship goes to Law renee county this year. Mr. Smith, in entering the race, made no statement in regard as to whether he favors or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
The Great Joker

From the Washington Star.
 Frederick w. Vanderbilt. at dinner in Poughkeepsie, praised the production of his war garden.
 If told you all that my war garden has produced" he said. you wouldn't believe me. You'd think I was as men, dacious a joker as Mark Twain.
 "A young girl once asked Mark Twain to write in her autograph album. She said it must be something she could show her mother. The great humorist dipped his pen in the ink and wrote:
 :. Never tell lie."
 Beautiful said the girl, in slight Iy disappointed voice; but Mark wasn t done yet He dipped his pen in the ink again and added: ! :. Except to keep In practice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 13145-W Wise and I. M. Rubel as William Wise & Co, vs. the Southern Railway company, for alleged breach of contract.
 ton Oil company for alleged personal Injuries received on February 1. The plaintiff alleges that he was em- .ployed by the defendant company on the night of February l, when the plant of the company was destroyed by fire and that to protect his person from burning to death, he was obliged to jump from t third story window of the plant, thereby breaking his back and Sustaining other bodily in- iuIieS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
Marriage Licenses
licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:
 Oscar Charles Swanson of Birming- ham to Miss Dora Ward Eggler.
 Henry Holmes of Coal City to Miss Irene Smith
 Leyman Pennington of Coalmont to Miss Susie Garrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
ATTENTION, MOBILES u.NtnnA TEyTpJ,E

We will have our ceremonial ses- sion at the Central. High schooi on Thursday, February :. Get your can- dfdntes ready and help make this great meeting. The soldiers from Camp Mcclellan will take Shrine degrees at this time. So get hump on you.
 F. G. SHEPPARD, JR,
 Potentnte. cIAS IL GEnHEGAN. Rrecorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
PERSONAL

Montgomery papers report that Dr. Robert C. Crumpton, son of Dr. W. D.. Crumption, secretary emeritus of the Baptist mission board, went across safely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
 LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tab lets remove the cause. There is only one Promo Quinine" E. w. GROVES $ on box. BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05

Iron and Railroad company for nu-n- Der of years prior to it's acquisition by the Gates interests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05

ciaI l-After an illness of four days, Mrs. D. H. Bacon, wife of prominent coal and iron magnate, died here last Friday morning at her winter home in this city. Death was due to heart failure, induced by illness.
 She was born in Devonshire, England, and was 70 years of age. She was twice married and leaves two sons, George k. Brown and Glenn C. Brown. Her hus- band also survives her. The funeral was held here.
 Friends in Birmingham will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Bacon. who formerly made her home here MT. Ba- con was president of the Tennessee Coal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
Forced to Vacate


  sacrifice profits sparenotng Removal everything
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05

At the monthly meeting of the Mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05

 
   splendid Pianos for Beginners Piano Benches Player Rolls Stools Covers Musical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
MRS. ). H. BACON
 DIES IN FLORIDA Was Wife of a Former Pres ident of Tennessee Com
 pany Here

St. Augustine. Fla. February 4-Cspe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-05
This Is the Time to Buy
 Your Piano

And the here Bmngham Musical Headquarters speciality
  Gold Ali Mahogany Walnut Brazilian Rosewood without
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SAFE. g

ALARM CLOCKS : Getting up an hour
earlier come hard? Good alarm ciocks az
q 80 Schaaf Bros. i2i East Broad Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24
HELP wANTED-MALE.
LABORERS-15O want
ed to go to Camp
H u m p h ri e S. Apply
Meadow and Broad.

MAN with some knowledge of
gasoline motors for demon
stration work in Virginia. APP
ply Thomas NJ. Hearn, Univer-
sal Motor Co., 1012-14 West
Broad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24
Com, Hay,
Wheat, Oats

And other crops to the value Of
Sl6.5oO were produced on a certain
farm OF 400 acres; has S-room dwell
ing In large oak grove; tenant house;
large barns and stables; head of
WORK STOCK; lot of cattle, hogs; 1900
bushels Of corn; lot of hay; all farm
tools, with one-half interest in all
the crops, goes with this place AT
$4,000. Place is being cultivated by
family OF boys and men; owner at
practically no expense. An inspec-
ton Of this property will convince
any one that the above statement is
accurate.
POLLARD & BAGBY, Inc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24

MEN AND BOYS wanted TO work in our
nursery. w. r. Hood & Co.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24

Fans AND MOTORS
Forty Ceiling Fans. fifteen Buzz
Desk Fans, for sale cheap.
Motors, Shaftings, Hangers and
Pulleys Of all sizes for sale.
Krause Auto Wrecking Co.,
2204-6 East Main Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24
REAL ESTATE For SIZE

=, OF cultivation Fine colonial house: s ssts
t mqgsrn ass lPmpTS9Tement Only $1,000 One.
f sna nys y ye So Write FOR eataoEus eso
Emmett d. Gregory. Dillwyn. Va terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24
HELP-MALE OR FEMALE.


PHOTO mn shcr. also assistant in photo
studio. Coco pay TO right party. Novelty
Studio. ca East broad.
eminent war positions. 800 month. Write
ior nsI rrankdn Institute. Dept. {IS-D,
WANTED. you To come 10 tho mountains
Tor the summer and study Rowo's book
keeping. Gregg shorthand, violin. piano.
voice. pipe organ. or any of tho academic
bra nChcS. IcnchcrS from London. New
YORK. chicago. baltimore. Terrc Huutc ami
Richmond. DclishtfUi mountain location
near several fhiuuus mineral springs. Ath-
ic,ies; oItinSs Reasonable rates For
Complete "a tot<~..SJN writ. Clifton Forge
nLlcEc. ClIttOn Enrra. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-24
Statesmen Ann AGENrs.

SALES MAN-ESperienccd travelling sales
man to represent the McCourt Labc, Cabi-
not Co. selling the drug trade In Virginia
and North Carolina n splendid opportunity
for real business producer. INQUIRE OF
II H. Black. Murphy's Hotel.