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The Little River news., 1915-10-13
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RESI-
 DEVICES BURN
Sunday Morning Fire-New Fire Hose and Incomplete WaterwOrks Into
 the Fight.

A fire, which broke out in Ell. Her rings home on Frisco street at 2 o. clock Sunday morning, destroyed three residences before it could be controlled. The roof of the Herring home was ready to fall in before the fire was discovered by neighbor, and MT. Herring routed out of beG Soon the three houses, which stood very close together in the same block with H. M. Westbrook, were in flames
 New Fire Apparatus.
 The new fire fighting apparatus, which had recently arrived, was brought out by H. w. Cardwell and his crew and connected with hydrants recently installed. The big tank had been filled by a gasoline engine anc an amatuer fire department soon was enabled to go into action. A house belonging to MT. Westbrook within a few feet of a burning building was saved and the fire, which might have spread over a large territory, was To- calized. With pressure from 30 to 40 pounds strong stream of water waS hurled into the burning buildings. With the plant fully installed and the pressure pumps on pressure of 15O pounds will be possible, which would easily throw stream over !. six story building. The following firemen, A.. | Goldsmith, Seth c. Reynolds and G. D. l Gathright, who, each received upon their person the full force of the stream, regard the present pressure as | ample.
 Cause of Fire. The fire is supposed to have been caused from bad flue. MT. Herring, l who was at home alone, states that he ! built fire in the kitchen stove, after which he retired He was aroused | later with the building all in flames. The Total Losses. The losses were as follows: H. M. Westbrook, owner of the Her ring home, had building insured with City Reatly Co.,, for S1,000. H. F. Herring carried $500 on househould goods and $500 on piano with D. H. Tompkins.
 The second house was occupied by J. E. Padgett, and owned by Geo. BoWles There was no insurance SC far as can be learned. All the con- tents were lost with the exception Of little bedding.
 The third, or corner house was oc- cupied by Walter Trease and owned by Mrs. E. c. Spry. There was no in- surance. All contents were saved except that which was broken in re- moving.
 The total losses will probably az gregate $4,O00 to $5,O0C.
 This fire teaches us that, even if the water system is not yet complete it affords fire protection over radius that is daily growing larger. and thas volunteer fire department should be organized and trained at once. It a1- so teaches us that with the coming cool weather fires are more likely to occurr, and that precaution should be taken and all flues inspected. It teaches us that fires do not wait until you are prepared and that better pumping facilities should be provided with as little delay as possible.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
MUCH TRUCK FOR SALE
Little River County Men Have Mach
 Home Produce for Sale.

Mena Oct 11-(Special.)- )-J. Hoi- lister Tull gives the following Littie River county men, as parties having produce for sale:
 Canned and dried fruit: J. A. Me- Donald, of Ashdown, has several hun dred cans of Elberta peaches in Stan dard syrup, 600 cans Nancy Hall Sweet potatoes, 6,O0O empty cans, No. 3. in crates for sale Forty bushels of dried Elberta peaches
 Sweet Potatoes: Write J. A. Mc- Donald, Ashdown, F. M. Van Hook, Ogden, for sweet pototoes.
 Live stock and poultry: s. s. P. Mills and Son, of Wilton, Ark, wishes to locate markets for poultry, turkeys, ducks and eggs.
 Green Beans: U. c. Hogrefe, Win throp, Ark, has this product for sale.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
SONS TO MEET AT LITTLE ROCK
Meeting of Sons of Confectionery Will
 be at Little Rock, Oct. p.

Little Rock, Oct 11.-(Special.)- A general order will be issued this week to Sons of Confederate Veterans iii Arkansas, calling them into con- vention in Little Rock on Oct. P. The Veterans Of Arkansas will be in ses- sion at the same time. Plans will be laid at this convention to increase the membership over the state to 10000 members. The Sons expect to organ ize at least 50 camps in the state. There are now only nine. but there were B the year the Confederate re- union was held in Little Rock.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
HON. ABECOLLINS
Makes Formal Announcement for Circuit Judge of the Ninth
 District.

The News is authorized to announce Abe Collins of DeQueen as candidate for the nomination for Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the next Democratic primaries.
 MT. Collins is now serving his sec ond term as prosecuting attorney of the district. in which position he has made good. His success has been cue to his splendid ability as a lawyer and to his close adherance to duty at all times. While yet young man he has the mature judgment of an older man, and if elected to the high office to which he aspires he will make an eff cient officer ond presiding judge that will be a credit to the bench. The News is glad to place the name of MT. Collins before the Democratic voters of this district for their consideration.
 Below we publish an open letter from Mr. Collins to the public: To the Voters of the Ninth Judicial
 Circuit:
 Friends from almost every portion of the circuit have been urging me to run for prosecuting attorney again and I have given the matter careful consideration; but it has long been my ambition to be circuit judge and as 1 conStrue the law it is necessary that the man who succeeds the present cir cult judge, at the expiration of his term, November 1918, be elected at the general election in 1916 and nomi- hated at the coming primary; and prefer to try for the higher office.
 I have therefore decided not to run for prosecuting attorney, but to be a candidate for circuit judge at the ap- preaching primary.
 Words are inadequate to express my gratitude to those friends who have manifested such kindly interest in my prospective candidacy for prose- cutting attorney and it is my highest ambition to merit their support as we'll as that of all other good citizens in my effort to be promoted to the office of circuit judge.
 You have already been exceedingly good to me in honoring me with the prosecuting attorneys office. No man could be more grateful than am for the great confidence you have reposed in me and 1 have tried to show my in the only substantial way I known how, by doing my very best to render you faithful. efficient and fearless service.
 If you see fit to honor me with the office of circuit judge I can only pro- mise to do all that in me lies to de- serve the honor bestowed upon me as I have tried to do as prosecuting at torney.
 Very respectfully,
 ABE COLLINS.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
YOungblOOd.Fisher.

MT. E. w. Youngblood and Miss Ella Fisher, both living three miles north west of Wilton, were married Sunday, at the home of the bride. The Rev. Marvin Bolin officiated. The cere- mony was performed before a large number of friends. A number of friends of the bride from Wilton ana a brother of the groom of Nashville were also there.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
B. Y. P. U. Program.

To be rendered by the A side. Subject, Training for church mem- brship
 Leader, Melissa Medley. Sentnc prayer, by union. Scripture reading, Psalm 46, read responsively by Mary Freeman, Haz- el Perkins. Song 299. The church Divine Institution, MT. Bishop.
 Why not give my life to the work of my church? Mrs. Brown. If so I shall have to train myself. Rufus Morgan. Song, Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Gools- by.
 Of what shall this training consist? |? Mrs Jones. Amply opportunity offered. Laville Hale.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
Very respectfully,
 ABE COLLINS.
S7.50O FIRE AT TEXARKANA
Two Grocery Stores Complete Loss in
 Early Morning Blaze.

Texarkana, Oct. 9.-Two adjoining grocery stores on Buchanan avenue (Rose HilD owned by Oscar Sanders and q. w. Lindsey, were destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. Sanders loss on stock and fixtures Is estimated at $3,5O0, with insurance of $2,500 Lindsey's loss is about $3,000, with in surance of $2,000. Ray Bros., whose meat market was destroyed, sustained a loss of about $500 with no insur- ance. The buildings were all cheap frame structures and the loss on them is small. It is not known how the dre originated. f ,
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
LITTLE GIRL DIES
Ten Year Old Daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Henderson Dies.

Elva, the little ten year old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. w. H. Henderson, who lives one one mile east of Ash down, died Monday afternoon at 2:3O after an illness of several days with diptheria The disease was broken several days ago, but the body was un- able to rally Tn burial took place at 6:S0 Monday The News extends sym- pathy to the family
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
William Sanderson Dead.

Texarkana, Oct. Civilian Sander son, IT, son of Noah P. Sanderson, a well-known lumber man, died at the family home on Pine Street last night of typhoid fever. He was brother in-law of United States Senator Morris Sheppard.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
THE STATES DEBT
Outstanding Warrants Are Still on
 Upward Move.

Little Rock, Geo. 11-(Special.)- The balance of outstanding warrants is climbing, and will continue to do so. Last evening the total was $93,,- 776.61. There can be no reduction un- til the taxes begin to come in next Spring.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER
Fort Smith and Western in Hands of
 Receiver.

Fort Smith, Oct. 9.-The Fort Smith X Western railroad, connecting this city with Guthrie, Okla, a distance of PIT miles, was placed in the hands Of receiver today by Judge Frank A Youmans of the United States district court.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
W. 0 w. NOTICE

Soverign, on the account of new laws and new rates that have gone in to effect, you are requested to bring policy to the W. o. w. Hall Thursday night, October 21st, 1915. Failing to do 80 will cause your suspension. If you can't come, send your policy.--J. 8. Furlow, Clerk. .S, ny.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
Grocery Quit Business.

Little Rock, Oct 11.-(Special.)- The Cox Wholesale Grocery Co.,, of Mena, of which Eugene Cox is presi- dent, has given notice of the dissolut- ion of the corporation.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
Presbyterian Sunday School had Great
 Time at White clifrs.

The Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed days outing Saturday at White Cliffs. There were "A in the party which left Ashdown in a special car The party reported fish in abun- dance as we'll as a bountiful dinner carried from home. The day was spent in fishing and wading and romp- ing over the cliffs.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13
ss4O,OOO FOR PENSIONS
$7O,OOO Remains in Treasury Yet Un.
 called for at Present.

Little Rock, Oct. 11.-(Special.)- )- Of the $340,000 allowed and available for Confederate pensions, all but S7O,- 900 has been paid our. There are about 10000 pensioners, and they are receiving 62 per cent of the amount allowed, against 70 per cent paid last year.
The Little River news., 1915-10-13

D. A. Higdon, the Long merchant was here yesterday. 3+
The Little River news., 1915-10-13

G. B. Milford was here from Ben .fomond yesterday. N~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
RAISE GAME BIRDS
Minnesota Folk Plan to Cultivate
Wild Duck.
viii Also Go In For Quail and Pleas
ant, II Market for Them Develops
ITO Distribute From 5000
to 10000 Eggs.

Minneapolis.-M than 100 resi-
dents on the $4,000 acres of land with
in the Minnetonka game refuge will
raise mallard ducks, pheasants and
quail next season and if their ex-
periments prove as successful as
those of people in other states, these
three varieties of game birds may
soon be as readily obtainable in the
markets as chickens, turkeys and
geese are now. From 5000 to TO-
900 eggs are to be distributed among
those who will encourage the propaga-
ton of wild life and if the ratio of
young birds to eggs holds true, the
refuge will be heavily stocked, while
outside of it by 1917 there should be
more birds as fair marks for sports
men than there are now under pro-
lection.
Thus, while the refuge remains q
haven wherein fowl may breed, there
will be enough game outside to keep
the huntsmen busy.
1t is estimated by Frank D. Blair,
Field Superintendent of the Mime
sofa Game and Fish Protective
league, that within the. prescribed
territory about 1000 mallards, from
5000 to 10000 quail and no more than
a dozen pheasants have been taking
shelter.
At the end Of two seasons he be-
lieves that there will be 10000 or
10000 birds. the most marked in.
crease being among the pheasants-
now very rare--which should be 5000
strong.
THE rate Of increase of these wild
birds in captivity is remarkable" said
Mr.. Blair the other day. "Mallards
will lay an average Of 40 eggs a sea-
son, quail from 80 to so, and pheasants
from 80 to 40. When they are liv-
ing in wild state they usually lay
several patches Of eggs and then hatch
out only one batch. while in captiv-
ity all the eggs are saved. Birds
Matched will average roughly about
so per cent Of the eggs.
The most serious difficulty con-
fronting those who experiment in the
propagation Of wild birds is in keep
ing them separated from poultry.
They are especially susceptible to dis
eases that are communicated from
coops and land where chickens have
been. A bantam hen is most generally
used to set on the eggs and frequently
breeders make the mistake of turning
the young birds loose in the chicken
yards along with the hen.
THE Minnetonka residents who ex-
pect to raise mallards, pheasants and
quail are actuated by desire to in.
crease the number of birds within
the refuge. Though they will be put
to some trouble, the returns eventu-
ally. they believe, will more than off,
set the tribulations."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03

don and Paris If the Steinmetz plan is
adopted in it's entirety. The balloons
will be held by fine but strong wire,
weighing but four pounds to the mile,
and having a tensile strength of 120
pounds. The wires will be controlled
by windlasses. The raiding airships.
sighted by lookout, will be permit
ted to come almost within range of the
hydrogen balloons. Then, when too
late for the Zeppelins to turn back,
scores and hundreds of the bomb car
rying balloons will be released. As
the zeppelins are 900 feet long. they
would have hard time In escaping
one or more of the bombs.
Each bomb is surrounded by ring
OF hair triggers and the slightest touch
will cause an explosion which would
undoubtedly ignite the gas in the Yep
pelin. The hydrogen balloons carry a
number of hooks to be ensnared in the
silken hide of the raider, thus insuring
that the hair triggers on the bombs
come in contact with the gas bag.
An extension of the Steinmetz plan
contemplates a fleet of aeroplanes
also carrying several OF the bombs
suspended on long wire. 1t would
be the object of the aeroplanes to get
above the Zeppelins and drag the lines
with the bombs directly across the
huge bags.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
FIND OLD WEAVING SHUTTLE
Prehistoric Sample 10 Now in Ethno.
logical Department Of the Okla
homa University.


Norman, Okla.-A small boat-shaped
stone implement, believed to be the
handiwork OF some prehistoric race,
hse been received by ]. B. Thoburn.
member. Of the chronological depart
ment of the State University. 1t was
sent to Mr.. Thoburn by Edward B. An.
derson, formerly an arts and. science
student Of the university, now located
at Anglin, Tex. H.
According to Mr.. Thoburn, tho i'm
plement is a shuttle used in weaving,
and probably was made by some rre-
Historic race that Inhabited the south.
west section Of the United States. It
is regarded by Mr.. Thoburn as one of
the most interesting relics he has re-
ceiyeo In some time. !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
HIS GARDEN SINKS TEN FEET
Jersey Farmer Fears He'll Have Only
4 Hole In the Ground
Left

Belvfdere, N. J.-Johnston Cornish,
a farmer of Harmony township, has a
sunken garden that is being created
by nature and he fears daily that the
bottom will drop out and leave him
with only hole in the ground.
The trouble started after storm
some days ago, when a depression
was noticed in one of the fields plant
ed with garden truck. Steadily this
depression has grown until consid-
cradle area Is affected. Now the
earth is from ten to twelve feet lower
than it was two weeks ago.
1t is thought an underground stream
Of considerable size, having its source
somewhere up in the hills, has been
slowly eating away the underlying
strata, thus allowing the surface to
sink. Examination along the Della
ware river does not indicate any new
spring breaking into it, but 1t is
thought one has broken out in the bed
of the stream.
Last winter a section Of the public
highway sonre distance from the
Cornish farm caved in and left con-
siderable hole, but it was filed in and
no trouble has been experienced there
since.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
IS PLANNING A FOX FARM
Wisconsin Youth Sees Money and
Fame in Projeet-Wouid Interest
Federal Government.

Appleton, visa fox farm may be
established in the northern part of
Wisconsin by Talcott Barnes, son Of
the late ex-Congressman Barnes of
this city. An effort to interest the
federal government in the project will
be made by Mr.. Barnes,
Congressman Thomas F. Konop of
the Ninth congressional district has
agreed to do all he can to secure the
all OF the department of agriculture
In the enterprise. The representative
will go to Washington soon. and while
there he will present the matter to
the secretary Of agriculture and try
TO obtain financial assistance to start
the farm. a H s&5s u .ls;z #s,. 4 ..,5s
Land can be acquired at a small
cost In northern Wisconsin, and Mr..
Barnes can stock the farm with ami
mails from q farm he Is interested in
In Saskatchewan. Can. 5.S3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
AGES Of PRESIDENTS.
Roosevelt the "youth' Of the
White House.
Youngest Man Who Has Been 'nausu-
rated as t.. Chief Executive OF
go tire United States, Up to
This Time.

In the discussion Of available candl-
dates for the presidency of the Unlteu
States there is usually good deal
said about age. The Oldest OF the
presidents was William Henry Harri'
son. When he was inaugurated. IN
lS41. he was sixty.eight years old, hav'
ing been born February 9. 1878, at
Berkeley. Charles City county, Va. He
died of bilious plourisy in Washington
April 4. 1871, just one month after his
inauguration. and was buried at North
Bend. Hamilton county. O.. that haV'
ing been his home.
James Buchanan was sixty-flve
years old when inaugurated and he
died at the age of seventy-seven, June
/, 1868.
Zachary Taylor was siXty-four years
old when inaugurated. and he died
July 9. 1850, of bilious fever, at Wash
ington, after White House term OF
one year, four months and five days.
He was sixty-five years old.
John Adams was sixty-one when in
stalled as president and died at the
age of ninety. Andrew Jackson was
sixty-one at inauguration and lived
until his seventy-eighth year.
James Monroe was among the odd
presidents, being fifty-eight at the
time of his inauguration.
George Washington was not among
the young" presidents, being fifty
seven years old when inaugurated.
Jefferson, Madison and John Quincy
Adams were of that age when In.
augurated.
Dropping below the figures fifty
seven, one finds that the inauguration
ages of the presidents were: Johnson
fifty-six; Wilson, fifty-six; Benjamin
Harrison, fifty-five; Van Buren,, fifty
four: Hayes, fifty-four; Mckinley, fit
fifty-four; Mckinley, fifty-four; Lin
ty-four; Lincoln, fifty-two; Tyler. fifty
one; Taft, fifty-one; Fillmore, fifty;
Arthur, fifty.
Roosevelt was the youth among
the presidents. being inaugurated al
the age of forty-two. Grant was forty
six, Cleveland was forty-seven, Pierce
was forty-eight and Garfield and Poll
were forty-nine.
OF the eX-presidents who have
passed away, John Adams lived to thu
greatest age, ninety. Madison died a.
the age of eigEty-fve. Jefferson a
eighty-three, John Quincy Adams a
eighty, Van Buren, at seventy-nine
Jackson at seventy-eight. Buchanan a
seventy-seven. Fillmore>at seventy
four. Cleveland at seventy-one ant
Hayes at seventy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-09-03
Curious Headdresses.

In Russia the maiden who is free
may dress her locks as she wishes,
but not so the wife. She must hide
her hair
AS a recompense for the sacrifice
she dons a hood which may well be
called weird. In shape 1t is not un.
like bishops mitre, and it is adorned
as the fancy or the purse of the wear.
er dictates. Gold, silver, and even
precious stones have been used in
decorating the kokoschink, as it Is
called IT,. - .-- u.s.
In certain parts Of Spain a hood sim
liar to the Russian style is worn, Par
ticularly is this popular with the dane
ers among the Toledo peasantry, a.
though 1t must be very hot and un-
comfortable. r-.s'1- IT'S 's&gN
The Dutch maiden of Amsterdam
pins her faith. and her head, to a hood
which resembles In shape an inverted
Hover pot. It may not be the style
most suited to her round, placid face.
out she would not change it for tho
latest thing in Partisan millinery. WI