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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14
RAILROAD STATISTICS

The bureau Of railway economies at
. Washington has just issued official fig
lures bearing on railway operation from
1905 to 1914 These statistics are il
Eliminating in many respects. For in
stance they show that between the
years mentioned taxes paid by all the
roads In the United States increased
1863 per cent In 1905 the sum Of
S63.474.679 was paid as tax money while
la 1919 the amount was S150371.I 100,
an increase of almost SS7 100000 This
increase has been steady from year TO
year, The increase in taxes on the
anthracite roads has been even more
startling. there being an advance OF
POSTS per cent in The 10 years.
The gross revenue of all the rail-
roads 10 the country in 1903 was 81
0S2 406 and in 1919 It was S3.047OI9.-
eos an increase Of ass per cent The
total operating expenses of all the
roads in 1905 were $3.50 .50Z.152. In
1919 this item amounted TO 81 2G0,313.-
1883. an increase of 5S.2 per cent. The
net operating revenue OF all the roads
ia 1893 was &69I, sSo.254. as compared
with Ss46,705.7f9 in 1914. an increase
of 2-4 per cent The ratio OF operat-
ing revenue 10 operating expenses in
1905 was 66.7 per cent and in 1915
II was - per cent
The comparison Of wages of rail-
way employees is interesting. The mum
Der ot all employees Of all the railroads
ia 1905 was l,3S2l96. This number
had increased in 1914 to i. 695.4S3. The
compensation of ali employees in 1905
was s45s. s44 $50 as compared with ST.
253-422 AZ in 1914 The average daily
compensation OF all employees In 1905
was s2-o7 and in 1914 S253.
The great development OF railroad
operation during the I8-year period is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14

During the middle ages eats were
so scarce Fin Germany where they are
now nelog taxed by some municipal
ues-that laws were enacted for their
special protection, and fines were i'm
posed on those who killed or injured
them IN Wales, TOO. a law was passed
as far back as 938 fixing the price Of
cats according 10 their ages and quail
tiles. and enacting that IF anyone
steals or kills the cat the guards the
princes graHary he is 10 forfeit 2
mllen eve, its fleece and lamb. or as
much wheat as when poured on the
ooay q the cat, suspended By its tail
VITA It's head touching the floor, would
FORM q heap high enough to cover the
tip Of its TAI"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14
Daily History CIass-OCt. Ia.

1068-BattIe OF Hastings death Of
King Harold and end Of Saxon ra a
in England
William Penn. c0urtar aul air
legged conspirator in England ana
founder Of Pennsylvania. born in
London. died there 11Is
1870 -- Hurricane devastated Cuba
1000 deaths; the disaster added 70
the horrors Of civil war then ra--
ing
1905-The Portsmouth treaty Be-o-
tated ar Portsmouth. X. e., sign,
ed by Russia and Japan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14

Paris Gorrespon of The AS
ISOLATED Press 1.-The first and onIv
trooper of The TurEos. or French black
troops from Senegal ana Algeria 10
receive the Legion OF Honor from the
French government, is thick-sat.
coaI-black- middle aged 5ufanrrvman
who went through one OF tine queer
experiences of the war. While opera-
gions We're active at the front short
time ago, 1t was determined to lau
back from q given point. and this
Iurk0 was given the small steel safe
containing $4,000 francs in govern
ment funds To carry back to the new
position He was given a donkey and
started off with the safe and treasure.
Suddenly however. all the plans of re-
movai were interrupted by German
raid, which swept the Turkos and an
other troops, with their horses and
supplies, into the utmost confusion
Many were killed and the whole force
was badly scattered. 1t was taken for
granted that the Turko with the safe
and treasure was certainly lost as
even those not burdeued with heavy
loads had ueen swept away i'm the i'm
petuous raid.
some DAYS later the French outposts
we're aston5sHed 10 have the Turko,
with the safe on his back, trudge into
camp. His donkey had been killed ana
for three days he had ben inside The
German lines carrying a steel safe on
his back. He never let 20 Of the safe t
When the Turko lines were swept into
confusion by the machine gun fire he
first lost MS donkey and then with bfs
SAFE crept under some bushes. The
German lines rushed past his hiding
mace and lie was LEFT behind the Ger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14

Doing as Wen as Could be Expected.
Received in the mail Of a Knox coun-
~ lumber concern.
Gentlemen Yours Of the 2na inst rec.
/ was at the min saturday d they were
just starting &c would have got OUT
your order probably today. We have
had all kinds of hard luck. My part
ner in the business. seventy five years
old, married q widow 25 years old 8
feet E inches high. q thirty eight cor
set * weighing one hundred e. sixty
pounds. He told me once or twice he
would have To go away q one dav I
got letter saving he was off & to do
the best / could WIKI the business 7
sold his interest & we started in. We
ordered belts & before they got out Of
the depot some one stole them. 1t took
a week to find them x then the r. 2
lost them in transit We got them on
& broke q clutch e it took a week to
get another. We got that on & the
electric light plant where we get aar
power broke their engine g. fl took a
week to ger that Strengthened We are
running now 81 expect to 90 all right
if nothing else happens. Yours very
truly etc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14

The life story oE a London man
whom his first love Tilted brings out
the fact that ne had no more eump-
ton than 70 pine 1--we as s. hermit
grow beard and sleep on the ground
fer so years. while the man his sweet
heart married squaadered her fortune
kicked her 10 death ard paid for his
life On the scafoid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14
Tie YIrtnous nlsHt.

While the clothes of some country
boys do not at quite as well as they
should. they are paid for. and that is
more than can he said Of some of the
we'll hitting clothes running around in
toWn.-Seneea Falls lE, " Reveile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14

ABANDONED your beedeevees vet .
Il. -
J. IL c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-10-14

Thursday, October a. 1915.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
Confirmation Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Rufus
 Williams lid file n the Chancery court of Little River county, ArSan- saa. on the 27th cay cf September, 1a15, his petition, praying said court Ito quiet and confirm his title in and 70 the following described land, situar- ed in Little River county, ArKansa.s
 towit: The FL of the NE1 of sect'or 5. township Is scGlth, range 31 west
 Therefore all persons who have or claim any interest in CT to said land, or any part thereof, are hereby warned
 to appear at the November term of said court, 1915, and show cause, if any they have, why the title to said
 land should not be quieted and con- frmed in said petitioner. Given un- der my hand and seal as the clerk of said court, on this the 27th day of September, 1915.-Chas. H. Park, Cir cult and Chancery Clerk. SS-6w
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Much Attention Being Given to the
 Training of Negroes.

Little Rock, Nov. 23.-(Special.)- Never before in this history of Arkan- sas has so much attention been given to the industrial training negro boys and girls. Through the agency of the Jeannes fund, this work is being car ried on actively under the direction of Leo. M. Favrot, state agent of negro rural schools, who has an office in the State Department of Education.
 The work has been successfully in- augurated in the counties of Arkansas, Chicot, Clark. Hot Springs, Dallas Desha, Hampstead, Jefferson, Miller, Monroe, Prairie and Pulaski The amount supplied by the Jeannes fund varies from 80 to $40 county, and months. The demand upon this fund has become so great that the counties seeking aid are required to raise from local sources one-third of the amount required to maintain an industrial agent teacher.
 During the last year the eleven a. gents employed in this work visited Ill schools, and 761 homes. and trav- eled 11,293 miles. Sewing and fancy work. cooking, laundering, household, woodwork, basketry, char-caning, az riculture, and home-making are among the subjects taught.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
OGDEN L0rAL NEWS

Ogden, Nov. 22.-(Special) )-Hill Furlow and san, Bales, were in Ash down Wednesday.
 Morris Sanderson was here from TeXarkana last Monday
 Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Leatherwood left for TeXarkana Thursday, where they will make their future home.
 Will Winkler was an Ashdown visi- tor Saturday.
 Deputy Sheriff Bob Pierce was here last Monday.
 Mrs. John Temple of Texarkana was here Saturday.
 Chas. Budd went to Commanche Texas, Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Will Owen and son Gordon, visited Mrs. E. A. Velvin Sat urday.
 MT and Mrs. Chas Rolston spent Thursday in TeXarkana.
 Rev Bede Pickering preached his farewell sermon here Sunday. Bro Pickering is especially we'll liked by the people of Ogden, and they will gladly welcome him back should con- ference give him this appointment for next year.
 J. D. Budd and family of lMena vis- tied relatives here Thursday and Fri day.
 Jim Adcock was in Texark kama Sat urday. Those who attended the show Ashdown Wednesday were: Mrs. V M. Crouch, Mrs. R. M. Holmes, Jim Smithson, Bates Furlow, Howard Hol- mes, Orin Crouch and Arthur Brooks
 Nay Hut of Fouke visited here las. week.
 Dr. P. H. Phillips of Ashdown was here last Tuesday.
 Woody Smisson and family are vis- iting MT. and Mrs. J. H. Furlow.
 Misses Mary McDowell and Addie Crouch spent Saturday and Sunday in Hicks with friends.
 Roy Budd was in Texarkana Satur- day.
 Clay Parker was in Ashdowh We'd nesday.
 Harry Orton of Fulton was here Monday.
 J. G. Smithson was in AshdoyE En Fri day.
 Mrs. Jas. Murphy of Port Arthur Tex, visited B. H. Brock last week.
 MT. Davidson of Ashdown is rbovine his family here this week.
 Fred Hut of Foukn is visiting his brother Dr. I. N. Hu :.
 Ed Wood was in As'' down Thur$day
 Misses Laura and Lottie VangIook Were in Texarkana Saturday. A
 Nathan Furlow srent Saturd5 in Ashdown. pr. I, N. Hut visited in Foukd |, week.
 Mrs. Hall of Grant, Okla, is visiting R. M. Holmes and family.
 Miss Mary Oliver of Little Rot ar rived Thursday for a visit wit h her sister, Mrs. Roy Budd.
 Woody Smission went to Texankana Monday morning.
 Hugh Oliver returned from Alvin Texas, Sunday night.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
Warning Order.

Tn the Justice Court of Jefferson township, Little River County, Ark, before s. D. Philips, J. p. s. Y. Rob- ertS plaintiff vs. H. C. Wilshusen a1i Wi.shusen Lbr. Co.,, defendants. The defend ants, H. c. Nllsl usen and ;he W,lsEusen Lumber O., are hereby warned to appear in this court within t'.irty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, S. Y. Roberts. Given under my hand as Justice of the Peace of said township, on this the 23rd day Of November, 1915.-S. D. Phillips, J. J. 104-W
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
BAKER FATALLY INJURED
Texarkana Man in Trying Out New
 Automobile, bitches It.

Texarkana, Nov. 21.-Otto Berchten a baker, was fatally injured today in an automobile accident, and Emile Platz, his partner in business, was se- riously hurt.
 The men were trying out a new car. On hill between this city and Bos- ton they lost control of the machine and it ran into a ditch. Berchten's head and face is badly crushed. The car was wrecked.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
EpwOrth League Program

Subject, Gentleman, Commoner First Bishop of Methodism, and it's First Foreign Misisonary-Who,
 Leader, Eugene Steel.
 Biography of Thomas Coke.
 l. Early years and school daysl by Book Philips. > 9 Wesley's Right Hand Man, Char cite Jones.
 3. Father of Methodist Foreign Missions, Miller Johnson.
 4. A word from Bishop CandHer. Mrs w. l.. Phillips.
 Scripture reading, Romans I 7-17 by Sid Phillips.
 Prayer, Grover Cobb
 Song, Onward, Christian Soldie1s. Benediction.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
DIR. GREEN UNDECIDl Will Notify Officials of Acce3
 State Hospital Job SOd

Little Rock, Nov. 22-(Sped D pr. J. L., Greene, of Hot Spring. va in consultation with Gov. HayA an the members of the State BoaN c Control for two hours Friday altel noon At the conclusion of the ton ferance, he told the representative c the press that he had taken under ao visement the offer that had been m lad to him to resume the Superintendenc of the State Hospital for Nervous pls eases and that he would give them a answer in the very near future, pro bably this week.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
ANOTHER DIP
 PING VAT SOON
Farmers of Jones' School House Hold Meeting and Organize Saturday.
 Officers Elected.

The recent meeting of all farmers and livestock growers interested in the production of profitable stock growers in the neighborhood of Jones' School, near Winthrop, was well at tended Saturday, November 20th. The men, women and children came out with full preparation of spending the entire day. One would but have to be there to realize the importance of this all important meeting.
 The County Agent was assisted by James A. Wofford of Sevier county, in the lectures given on eradication of the Texas Fever Tick from that local ity, by comparatively building vats, and dipping of all animals so infested Mir. Wofford has constructed many vats in Sevier county this season. He knows some of the essential problems that come up in the work of dipping livestock. His lectures in the fore nocn. as we'll as afternoon, was ap- propriate. After having finished the talks on the dipping vat, the school gave short program, which added greatly to the occasion.
 Before disbanding, the men of the Jones' neighborhood, organized a CO., operative cattle dipping vat associa- tion, with the following gentlemen as officers:
 w. B. Seamore, chairman.
 T. w. Mast. secretary.
 J. M. Young, treasurer.
 These men will take up this pro blem, and raise enough funds to con- struct a modern vat at a mill site near the school grounds. This location will accommodate the farmers desiring to dip their cattle in the neighborhood It is found, upon investigation, that a good vat can be built at a very low. cost when the stock holders furnish a sufficient amount of work necessary to complete the job. The county agent will go over there soon and aid in putting this vat into working order.- II. J. Tyson.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
Warning Order.

In the Chancery Court of Little Riy- CT county, Ark, s. W. Willingham, plaintiff vs. Florine Willingham, de- fendant. The defendant, Florine Willingham, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and ans wer the complaint of the plaintifr, s. W. Willingham. Witness my hand and the seal of this court this the 5th day of Oct, 1915.-Chas. II. Park, Clerk W-9O
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
RecOmends Chamberlain's Cough
Renledy.

Last winter I used bottle Of Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a bad bronchial cough. I felt ite bene- fcial effect immediately and before I had finished the bottle I was cured. never tire of recommending this re- medy to my friends" writes Mrs. Vii liam Bright of Fit. Wayne, Ind Ob- tainable everywhere Sat.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
Birthday Party.

Little Miss Bernice Perkins cele- brated her fifth birthday Saturday with a party to her little friends Games were played and good time was enjoyed. She was the recepient of many pretty gifts. The hostess gave small dolls as favors.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
TEACHERS INCREASE
3O1 More School Teachers in Arkan-
 sas Than Last Year.

Little Rock, Nov. 23.-(Specal There has been an increase of 301 in the number of public school teachers in the state the past year, as shown by the following statement compiled by
The Little River news., 1915-11-24

   
 ou
 pill.
 books let la u then introduced lh1s objec- labor) was de facts in re- would appreciate would inform m, Monday, November time date for a en set, for the discus Jill in regard to it's fate ession.
 co hear from you at an ear nd thanking you in advance .avor, reman,
 ours very respectfully,
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
are farmers living in .borhood and have, it is

borhood and have, it is
 Aders in the church.
 t at o'clock the pastor
 rom the postofice, he and left again immediately for a social Reaching their resi- about an hour later they found al punches of switches lying und the porch and house. They gre placarded with threats. Besides promising tarring and feathering they also promised a whipping. Swift ches and threats were also found scat tered around the church and in the church yard.
 A preliminary hearing will be given the Hunters Tuesday.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24
THANKSGIVING DAY
Gov. Hays Has Issued PrOcl3 l3matlOn
 For Thursday This Weak.

LittleR ock, Nov. 23.-(Spe cial.)- Gov. Hays has issued a procla matlon designating Thursday, Novembf fr 2oth' as Thanksgiving Day in this a tate.
The Little River news., 1915-11-24

Report of the Condition of
The Little River news., 1915-11-24

               
 
 vas
 lite
 .sht at : Iarshal I Chris to the ar :, iunter, mem ingfeld's con- said to be lead C is bitterly oppos- of the Rev. Mr. are farmers living in borhood and have, it is , .ders in the church.
 t at ' o'clock the pastor rom the postoffice, he and left again immediately for a [ social. Reaching their resi- T about an hour later they found h .Azl,1 1x,s,
The Little River news., 1915-11-24

Total $19, ,971.63
 State of Arkansas, county of Little River. ss. We, w. I. Joyner, Vice President, and Chas. F. Burden, cash fer of the above named bank, do SOL emnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of our knowl- edge and belief.-W. I. Joyner, Vice President; Chas. F. Burden, Cashier.
 Attest: W. I. Joyner, W. W. Gard ner, A. T. Hemphill, directors.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of November, 1915. My commission expires Jan. IT, 1917-W. T. Davis Notary Public. (SeaD adv
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-15

camp grounds are getting the build
ings in shape for occupancy, many OF
them having made plans to move into
their summer homes within the next
two years.
The Methodist camp meeting is to
have it's semi-centennial this year ana
arrangements have been made for ex-
ercises of exceptional interest. 1t is
expected that the attendance at the
assemblies will be larger than fever
tNls year.
The Chautauqua session will be held
from July IL to 20, the Methodist
meetings taking place during the last
two week$ of the month.
Brief Items.
The Parish Guild of the Church of
Our Saviour will meet for work, in
the. parish house Thursday afternoon
at 2:3o. Supper will be, served at
s eclock This will be the last sup
per until fall
J. o. Mills of New Britain has
rented part of the Newton block on
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-15

on parole frightened greatly, George
valentine returned to his cell in
-Wethersfield state prison last eve-
ming after having appeared before
the board of pardons to make an ap-
peal for freedom. No action was
taken on his petition but ais friends
thought that the prospects for his re-
lease were favorable.
Valentine was involved in the alb
duction of Margaret Gloriant of this
place two years ago. With Donate
Moratto he helped to lure the girl
firm her home here, subsequently TAX
ing her to Chicago whre an effort was
made to force herAto lead a life of
shame. d.
Five young italians were later
arrested in connection with the case
and all were sentenced to state pris-
on. Valentine got from three to
five years.
In his appeal for a pardon Walen-
tine claimed his connection with the
abduction but was incidental and
That he had helped the authorities
by turning states evidence at the
trial.
States Attorney Alcorn apparently
thought that there was some merit
in the prisoners petition. He re-
viewed the case for the board and
said that in his opinion Valentine had
been brought into the abduction by
the others who wanted his assistance
because of his intimate knowledge Of
Chicago. He declared that Ralph
Aceta. the "brains of the plot" had
been paroled and ne thought Valen-
tine deserved at least as much.
Change Trolley Station.
The seiectmen have taken UP with
superintendent Beardsley of the Con-
ncticut company the matter of again
changing tn location of the trolley
station at the center and it is expect
ed that within few days the cars
will again stop to take on and let off
passengers at the corner of Whiting
and Main streets.
The cars now stop in the center of
the square considerable distance
from the sidewalk. AS a result pas
sengers are in great danger. of being
run down by automobiles. This ap-
plies particularly to old people who
become confused and accidents have
been averted by narrow margins on
several occasions
The company has new rule which
compels the motormen on passing cars
to have the front yestibules stop on a
line with each other at stations where
signal lights have t6ebe operated. This
makes complication in changing the
location of the station as two cars
stopping in such fashion on Whiting
street corner would be source of
trouble to traffic. It is admitted, how-
ever, THAT it would be an improve
ment over the present arrangement
and the change will probably be made.
j. Judge Malone Benedict.
Local people are interesAd in the
announcement of the, wedding of
Judge William J. Malone of Bristol
and Miss Catherine McCabe Of New
Haven. which was solemnized in st.
Mary's church in that city yesterday
morning. The brides sister and
brother attended the couple.
The wedding was a quiet affair, only
the immediate relatives of the couple
witnessing the ceremony.
After the honeymoon, Judge and
Mrs. Malone will reside in Bristol.
Moving to Camp Grounds.
Owners of cottages at the Plainyille
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-15
excellent program has been arranged.

excellent program has been arranged.
The East Berlin Village Improve
ment socity will hold a. lawn party
Thursday evening at>the home of Mrs.
e. p. Cody.
Mrs. T. C. Hodgson of East Ber1ir
is. spending the week at Laural
beach
A meeting of ST. Gabrieps Guild Of
East Berlin will be held at the church
at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-15
/ M Of Tin Presented to Rev. and
Mrs. Samuel A. Fiske
AL gTCLIST IS INJURED
M ycntres Collides With Thomp-
q Team Milk Dealers Have
sabble China Wins Suit Ander-
-stock wedding.

out 500 persons from Berlin,
Hngton, East Berlin. Newington.
lord, Meriden, Avon and other
were present at the Berlin Con-
3tiunaI church parsonage last
ING to assist Rev. and Mrs. Sam
" Fiske of Worthington ridge
rte the tenth anniversary of
wedding. The Fiske homestead
rtistically decorated with noun.
lAureI and bowers of roses. The
It porch.of the house was covered
{ pihes and mountain laurels. Yes-
Al bein gAfiag day, red. white and
K Il gfts &kre placed promiscuous-5
4found the veranda, which was
rhe with flags.
he interior of the house present
andsome sight and only words
1m fnendation were heard from the
The fire place in the recep-
was banked in with roses.
Mr., and Mrs. Fiske, Mrs.
q. Jewett of Hartford, Mrs
Clark of Sheiburne, Mass.
e Of Mr.. Fishes, and Colonel
aseESof Hartford, father OF Mrs.
kerecSIved the guests who came
zEpf their felicitations. The Book
Shimble club and the Girls Aid
Of the church assisted in serv-
box of tin was presented to Rev.
Mrs. Fiske during the evening by
parishioners Of the church.
4de, written BY Harry James
Ia, the well known locaI play
ats accompanied the presentation
u tin box. The ode follows:
IA, Mr.. Eiske,
How the Bells Are Ringing!
dark, rTls Berlin Singing!
qlar Happy State
We Celebrate,
hearts Glad Tribute Bringing
<sMr. Fiske. s
Mrs. Fiske,
ID HeIpmeet Truly,
eognize It Duly,
onr Gentle Hand
ot1H Share Command
5rcuu1sfance Unruly
Mrs. Fiske.
kReverend Pair,
Slad That You We're Plighted;
III Fact Delighted.
Hope to See
- Unity
ffft1s ,Yesrs United,
Reverend Pair.
~ 1sklets Ynung,
e1icitations
b august Relations;
Ways Sedate
Emulate