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VOLUME VIIL | AGRICULTURAL EXHIBIT ■ , ^Rig Crowd in Attendance and Abund- H ance of Products Now on Die- fl play at Court House. M The agricultural product display ^Started off nicely at the court house ^Bhis morning with a large number of ^Enthusiastic farmers in attendance, ■is the meeting progresses the inter ■st and crowds are expected to in ^Brease, and despite unfavorable crop ^Renditions, the exhibit this week, it is ^Relieved, will be one of the beet in flnany respects ever held here. fl There are many fine products placed fl>n display, including most everything Krrown on the farm, and are occasion ^Bng a great deal of favorable com ^■aent. fl Demonstrator Sidney Wells is in! ^Bharge of the exhibit and is giving his ^Entire time to the success of the oc ^Basion. ■ Tomorrow the boys' corn club of ^Bhe county will be present with the ^Broducts, and this feature of the ex ^Eibit will be interesting and profita ^Ble to those who will view and study ^Ehat the boys have been able to do , ^Lith progressive methods of cultiva ■ion. fl On account of the funeral and ^Burial this afternoon of W. J. Erwin 1 ^Bhe football game which was to have ^Been played this afternoon lietween Hlrkansas College and Monticello has ^Been postponed. ■ IN CIRCUIT COURT. fl Following was the business trans flcted in circuit court from noon yes flerday up to noon today: fl Joe French, desecrating the Sab ^Bath, not pros. fl Quincy Barnett, same as above, fl John King, same as above. fl Pias Earls, giving whiskey to a I fliinor, nol pros. fl Quincy Barnett, gaming, plea of i ^Ruilty, continued. fl Joe French, same as above. 1 fl John King, same as above. fl C. Brewer, breach of peace, plea of ^■uilty, fined $5. fl Clarence Washington, gaming, nol ^Broa. fl Weaver, gaming, continued. ^Bet for first day. fl Harrison Tucker, gaming, plea of ^■uilty, fined $lO. I fl Clarence Washington, gaming, nol I ^Bros. fl C. E. Bone, appeal J. I’., dismissed Bn motion of state. fl C. Brewer, assault and battery, nol I ^Eros. fl C. Brewer, profanity, nol pros. I fl Louis Bannon, carrying pistol, nol I ^Bros. fl Elias Weaver, gaming, continued, fl Clarence Washington, grand lar- I L ® oes f° r I (Mdren I Sensible and Durable I Al Sizes I Black/ I ° r ■ Tan I AT \ / I Weaver-Dowdy Co. B The bit @aah Store. BATESVILLE DAILY GUARD. ceny, plea of guilty, sentenced to one year in penitentiary, term to begin from date placed in jail. E. A. Smith, forgery, plea of guil ty, two years in penitentiary. In the display window of A. L. Crouch on Main street is shown a neatl yarranged certificate of award from Prof. F. B. Adams of the Bates ville Business College, made out to Vaughan Casey, the latter having re ceived this honor for having made the best grade in rapid business writing at a recent examination. SUSTAINS SERIOUS INJURIES W. H. Pence Loses Two Fingers and lr Severely Injured at Phoenix Gin This Morning. While operating some machinery at the gin of the Phoenix Cotton Oil Company this morning, W. H. Pence, one of Batesville's oldest citizens, had the very bad misfortune to lose two of the fingers of his left hand. Mr. Pence was moving some of the machinery near the cotton stand when his hand came in contact with the gin saws. Besides losing the two fingers, two other members of the hand were seriously cut and the hand mangled. He was given medical attention at once and removed to his home. TWO UNDER ARREST Charged With Entering Store at Mag ness Wednesday Night and Tak ing Supply of Groceries. I Jack and John Weaver, who reside about two miles north of Magness, were arrested yesterday, charged with having broken into the store of A. J. Sherman at Magness and taking quite a lot of goods the night before. An officer went to Magness from Batesville, taking the bloodhounds with him. It is said the dogs took up the trail at the store and followed it to the home of the Weavers. About sls or S2O worth of goods were taken from the store, and it is said some of these articles were found at the Weaver home. The accused will be given a pre liminary trial before Justice M. E. Burt Monday. T. J. Jones, who has charge of the convict road working gang, was here this morning purchasing supplies for his camp. The camp is located near Ruddell’s mill, where some substan tial work is being done to the public roads, the completion of which will oc cur in about forty days, Mr. Jones says. BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23. 1 914. Winners of s3oo.ooPrizes Offered Lest Year to the Boys & Girls of Arkansas Uy the Arkansas Banker's Association Corn Club Boy JL 888 EDWIN MOORE, Hot Springs, Ark. Yield per acre 155 U bu. Cost per bu., 21c. Profit per acre, $130.65. We give these records for the encouragement of the boys and girls of Independence County, who even in this hard year are able to plan an exhibit of their products on Oct. 23 and 24. There is also food for thought by older farmers, who have depended on cotton so long. For instance, compare the net profit of Miss Parker on one-tenth of an acre with what her father could possibly make on the other nine-tenths of the acre he planted in cotton. THE MOTTO OF THE BOYS’ CORN CLUB THIS YEAR IS “CORN. PEANUTS AND HOGS.’’ This Bank is always ready and glad to help in such worthy and commendable work in this State. Union ‘Bank and Trust Co. UNITED STATES PROTESTS Asks Freedom of American Ships Carrying Oil Seized By Great Britain. Washington, Oct. 22.—Acting Sec retary Lansing of the state depart ment has announced that the United States has protested to Great Britain against the seizure of the American teamer Brindilla, now at Halifax, N. S., as unjustifiable, and demands her immediate release. Secretary Lansing said the Ameri can protest, made through Ambas sador Page, was similar to that lodged against the seizure of the John D, Rockefeller, bound from Philadel phia to Copenhagen. He stated that the Brindilla also was plying between neutral ports—New Yoflt and Alex andria, Egypt—and he was satisfied, even though there had been a change of registry from German to Ameri can, the ownership was continuously American. The cargoes of both the Rockefeller and the Brindilla contained illuminat ing oil, which has not been specifical ly declared contraband in any list sent to the state department by Great Britain, although officials here be lieve Great Britain regards that oil is covered in the general prohibition against "fuel." It. is the British contention that il luminating oil can be used for pro pelling Zeppelin^* submarines and torpedo boats. Quantities shipped to Copenhagen raised suspicions that the oil might find its way to the German naval aerial base at the Kiel canal. The viewpoint of the United States is that this would be a matter for England and Denmark to adjust, es pecially since an embargo on the ex portation of petroleum has been de clared by Denmark, according to the understanding of the state depart ment officials. Sir Cecil-Spring Rice, the British ambassador, conferred with Mr. Lan- I sing concerning the various seizures ' of the oil ships. Mr. Lansing said later the American consul at Halifax had experienced some difficulty in in terviewing the captain of the Brin dilla to obtain facts of her seizure, but that the British ambassador had promptly adjusted the incident. No complete report has been receiv ed at either the British embassy or the state department of the circum stances under which a third tank] steamer of the Standard Oil Company,; the Platuria, was seized, but It is be lieved another protest will bo. made as the facta in her case are npoatad to be similar to that of the John D. Rockefeller. Canning Club Girl i FAY PARKER, Beebe, Ark. Yield per 1-10 acre, 4,659 lbs, tomatoes and other vegetables. Cost $32.14. Profit $152.86. WEBBER FOR MAYOR Announces in This Issue of the Guard to Fill the Unexpired Term . of E. H. Glenn. The Guard is authorized today to make announcement of the candidacy of A. A. Webber for the office of mayor of Batesville, made vacant re cently by the resignation of E. H. Glenn, and which office is to be filled by the choice of the people at an elec tion to be held on the 29th inst. An introduction by this paper of Mr. Webber to the citizenship of our city is needless. He is well known to all our people, having lived in Bates ville for a number of years, during which time he has established him self as a citizen of integrity, gaining the confidence and friendship of his fellowman. For a long time he has been secre tary of the Batesville Board of Trade and in thia official capacity has ren dered much service to the interests of the city. If elected mayor of Batesville he assures the public of his best efforts and service, faithfully discharged. TO AID TIE MEN Iron Mountain Railroad Offers In spection of Material on Hand I By Cutters. Cotter, Oct. 21.—Some relief will Ae given to local tie contractors, who have been unable to get cash from ties sent out last summer, this month. The Iron Mountain proposes to make an inspection of the ties on hand on the right of way and pay half, pay ing the rest when the ties are re moved. The offer was accepted gen erally over thia division. There are approximately SIOO,OOO worth of ties on hand. During the past two months there has been no local market, which has worked a ■ great hardship on people who depend । 1 on this industry for a livelihood. I Funeral of W. J. Erwin. The funeral of W. J. Erwin, who passed away yesterday shortly follow , ing noon at the residence of his sis- I ter, Mts. J. C. McGuire, was held at the Presbyterian church this after noon, Rev. M. 8. Smith conducting ’ the services. From the church the ; body was taken to Oak Lawn ceme : ] tery for interment. A large number ,' of Batesville's people and persons from the surro®iß!hycoinmunities at > tended both the funeral and burial I services. The death of Mr. Erwin orcarions Uta nfMt «f the satire eo«Mf. Th "(V A, ■ Mi'..'. ■./ know him was to be his friend, so many were the admirable qualities and gentlemanly traits which enabled him to perform a great service in many ways to his county, and en deared him in the hearts of all his acquaintances. Mr. Erwin is survived by his wife, a sister. Mrs. J. C. McGuire, and granddaughter, Mrs. V. G. Richard son, and a large number of other near and distant relatives, all of whom have the profound sympathy of a legion of friends throughout this sec tion in their sad bereavement. PLACED IN PENITENITARY Dr. J. C. Hughes, Indicted for First Degree Murder, Placed in Prison at Little Rock. Walnut Ridge, Oct. 21.—Dr. J. C. Hughes, who was placed under arrest Monday on the two indictments re turned by the grand jury for murder in the first degree in connection with the killing of Alf Bagley and his father, I. J. Bagley, was taken to Lit tle Rock today by Sheriff J. E. Owens for safe keeping. Ko attempt was ' made to secure bond, as he probably will be tried at the adjourned term of circuit court set for November 30. Ex-Senator Clyde Going has been re tained by Dr. Hughes as his attorney. YEGGS AT HIGGENSON Gain Entrance to Ford & Williams Store. Blow Safe and Secure Forty Dollars in Cash. Robbers gained an entrance to Ford & Williams’ general store at Higgin son about 1:30 and blew the safe, se curing about S4O in cash yesterday. The thieves gained an entrance to j the building by prising the lock from I the front door. The explosion was heard by Willard Rogers, who was pumping water for the Iron Mountain railroad, and when he went to investigate the noise which he said sounded as if a door was being broken down, he met an obstruction in the shape of a man with a drawn revolver, telling him if he wanted to live and fare well to get sway, which he proceeded to do with out further ceremony. Rogers soon spread the alarm, but the robbers had fled. Nothing but the cash in fne safe was taken. Reports from adjoining commun ities indicate that a large delegation of out of town parties will come to Batesville on Monday and Tuesday to witness “Queen Esther” at the Gem Auditorium. This play is being pro duced by the best musical talent avail able. and the proceeds of the occas ion will go toward the purchase of, a pipe organ for the First Methodist church. Tickets on sale at Mosby’s jewelry store. Strength and Service ■Sta HAVING GREATER STRENGTH IN THE WAY OF CAPITAL AND SURPLUS AND DEPOS ITS, IT IS BUT NATURAL THAT THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK SHOULD RENDER A LARGER SERVICE TO THE FARMING, STOCK RAISING, TIMBER, MERCANTILE AND MANUFACTURING INTERESTS IN THIS SECTION THAN OTHER BANKS. AS EVIDENCE OF THE HELP WE HAVE EXTENDED TO FARMERS, MERCHANTS AND OTHERS IN THIS COUNTY, WE HAVE LOANED THEM ABOUT $50,000 More THIS YEAR THAN HAS ANY OTHER INSTITU TION. STRENGTH AND SERVICE SHOULD GO TO GETHER IN THE BANKING BUSINESS. The Pint National ^ank i * I th a ■' > . aa id tai aad aandun 3U3.Q60.Q& ■ Under Supervision nd O* < NUMBER 243. BETTER BABIES CONTEST Being Held Today and Tomorrow in Batesville With Big Crowd in Attendance. Much interest is being shown in the better babies contest. The very at tractive offices of Drs. Lawrence and Craig are thronged with ladies, and many babies are being scored and en tered for medals. The various exhib its are well worth seeing. The re porter commissipned to write up the affair was surprised and pleased at the thoroughness of the preparation for these exhibits. No pains have been spared to make the exhibits and the lectures a real educational eye opener. The citizens, both men and women, of Batesville, are urged to attend, and they are guaranteed a sight worth seeing. AUDITOR MAKES REPORT* State Unable to Meet Obligations and Will Owe $400,000 When Legis lature Meets in January. Little Rock, Oct. 22.—1 n his bien nial report which has been completed for submission to the governor, State Auditor L. L. Coffman estimates that when the legislature convenes the state will owe something near $400,- 000. “The state for a numbar of months,” says he, “has been unable to meet her obligations and this will continue for some time to come.” On October 1, 1914, the indebtedness was $245,925.74. Discussing the revenue, Mr. Coff man says: “The taxable property in the state at the present time is as sessed a little above $450,458,495, an increase over the year 1912 of $22,- 989,996. On the basis of this assess ment the present general revenue levy will yield $1,012,531. As the as sessment of taxable property increas ed as it has for the last two years, will for the next two years realize by direct taxation for the ensuing two years $2,025,062. There was derived from all other sources, except direct taxation, for the year 1914, the sum of $471,191.46. If the same taxes are collected in the same proportion for the next two years from all these sources, $942,382.92 will be collected, making a grand total of $2,967,444.92 in the general revenue.” Liauor tax in 1912 yielded $93,- 657.89, and in 191. T only $69,790, a loss of $23,867.89. Insurance fees and taxes in 1912 yielded $97,456.16, and in 1913 there was an increase of 47,484.99. The franchise tax amounted to $172,142.76 in 1912, and to $162,- 283.83 in 1913, a loss of $6,853.93. The secretary of state’s fees were $46,015.20 in 1912, and in 1913 amounted to $39,929.20, a loss of $13,- 086.