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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
THE LONDON VIEW.
Analysis Of News Reports From East
West and Dardanelles.

A
London, March 13.-In the east the
battle of Przasnysz. now in its opening
stages. and in the west the operations
around La Bassee where the Germans
are massing troop in an effort to re-
take the ground recently taken by the
British. are expected to develop into
events of Importance during the coming
week.
Meanwhile the allied fleet Is renewing
its efforts to force the straits OF the
Dardanelles. The allies. however. do
not claim any more important forts
have been reduced. Much depends
upon the weather, and the bonbard-
ment this week was hnmpered by bad
weather. Plans are going forward for
the western movement, and France is
consequently concentrating forces In
North Africa for this purpose. Part OF
this land expedition already Is on ita
way.
Belated dispatches from Constants
nople continue to get thru TO i10n6uI.
They all assert that the allied fleet had
not up to last Monday done any great
damage to the forts. The latest Of
these messages refer exclusively to the
bombardment of last Sunday, the Brit
ish and French official versions OF
which were published last Tuesday.
There is speculation concerning tho
Servian army, concerning which
nothing has been heard for several
weeks. It is not known what II any
operations the army Is engaged In.
Disease is rampant thruout Serbia
according to special news dispAtchess
one of which describes this sinister
attack as far worse than the flrse
Austrian invasion. The city Of Nish 10
| said TO be overcrowded with sick and
dying. Everywhere hospital conditions
are inadequate and the country fAcea
devastation worse than war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13

o'clock OF Corsewall Point. Wigton-
shire, Scotland, and that nearly 200
lives. were lost, as the cruiser sank
almost Immediately. The vessel had
crew OF about PIG men on board.
Wigtonshire Is the southwestern
most county In Scotland. 1t lies on the
north channel which leads into the
Irish sea from the Atlantic.
The survivors OF the Bayano were
rescued by the Belfast steamer Bal
merino. They were afioat on raft.
Another steamer picked up one of the
Bayanos lifeboats. which was adrift,
anu ,aisu Two -oI !; :.ss : : -:sefts The sur
viyors were landed at Ayr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
Bread Riots ia epair

Madrid, March 13-Serious bread
riots occurred yesterday at Jenont,
where a mob OF women and children
attacked the bakeries. The police were
Obliged to charge several times before
order was restored.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
Lincoln's Body Guard Dur
ing Civil War Passes
Away at Capital.
HALF CENTURY IN
FEDERAL SERVICE
Interesting Character in White House
Circles, Having Served During Ad-
n,inistration Of Twelve Prssidsnts-
Veteran Attaehs Of White House
Who Gould Recall Many Historical
Incidents in Lives Of Presidents.

Washington, March 13. - Colonel
Crook. disbursing officer of the White
House. who was President Lincoln's
body guard, and who has been inti-
mately acquainted with every president
since 1860, died here today.
President Wilson expressed deep re-
gret when informed of Colonel Crooks
death. Last January the colonel eel
ebrated his fiftieth anniversary as an
employe Of the White House. Colonel
Crook was survived by his mother,
Mrs. Mary I. Gar:oa, VINO lie ss years
old.
Fifty years of service as q White
House employe, thru the administra- :
tions of twelve presidents, made Col.
William II. Crook one Of the most fa-
miliar figures in the national capital.
and in his old age eft him rich in
personal "reminiscences of the intimate
side Of White House life. The as
sassinations Of Lincoln and Garfield.
various weddings at the White House,
and the impeachment Of President
johnson, were among numerous events
which Colonel Crook recalled.
He was taken from the Washington
police force in 1865 and appointed
President Lincoln's body guard. Prior
to this he has served in the union
army. He accompanied Lincoln on
many of his walks and drives. and it
was his duty to watch over the presi-
dent during public receptions.
Could Have Saved Lincoln.
Colonel Crook told often of how, on
the afternoon before Llncoln's as
sassination, the president hat: come to
him in confidence and said that on
three successive nights he had had
dreams which foretold his murder
Crook thereupon begged the president
not to go to the theater that evening.
as planned. Lincoln insisted. and fur
thermore would not hear If Crook ac-
companying him. He ordered Crook to
60 home and rest As they parted.
Lincoln failed to say Good night"-the
only time he ever ia lied to say it, said
Crook.
Colonel Crook also always main
tanned that the substitute guard that
night became interested In the play
and left his post of duty, and that It
he himself had been present, Booth
would never have entered the theater
box to shoot Lincoln.
Colonel Crook was unusually close to
President Grant and the members Of
his family. and in 1870 he was appoint
ed executive clerk to the president Of
the United States" Later. In 1877,
President Grant made him disbursing
officer Of the White House, the position
he held during the succeeding admin
l. = 'dv,rtv,c tho Cra nf a n :.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
SWEDISH STEAMER HITS MINE.
Two Of Grew Of Anna Killed, Eighteen
Raaeuad.

London, March 13. The Swedish
steamer Anna struck mine on Scar
borough on the east coast OF England
this morning and foundered. Two
members of her crew were killed, and
eighteen were rescued by q passing
steamer
The marine records give two Swedish
steamships named Anna. Both are
small, being. each If about 125 tons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
nIn4arast in France

Paris, March 13-Keen interest is
manifest here in the sinking of the
American sailing ship William P. Frye,
by the German cruiser. Prinz Eitel
friedrich. Newspaper give prominence
to the incident and 1t is believed this
will open the eyes OF Americans to the
manner OF conduct Of naval warfare by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
JAP EXPEDITION LEAVES.
Force es $1,000 Men Said to Havs
sailed Fey China.

sailed Poy CninA.
Peking, China, March 13.-The
Chinese government has official infor-
nation to the effect that the second
squadron. conveying two divisions Of
approximately 5000 soldiers. has
sailed for China.
Ine iorw =, = - - thesa troona will
increase the number Of Japanese SOL
diers in garrisons IN China to nearly
go, 900. The new troops will be dis
tributed in ManclNur!a, Shantung, Tien
Tsin and Tankow, where the present
forces Of the Japanese garrisons num-
ber nearly 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
Iowa Supreme Court.
. Times Republican.

'Special to mes-Republican.
Des Moines March i3.-The supreme
court today handed down the following
opinions:
Mitchell, ct al, vs.. Flynn Dairy Com
nany. appellants; Polk county. Modi-
fled and affirmed.
, Edgrep vs. Scandlia Coal Company.
appellant; Boon county. ReverssS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13

The first Brazilian vessel to entel
the port OF Boston was recently seeA
there again. i y - a. = .Ss.SSI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
MARsHALTowN IOWA. SATURDAY, MARCH IL, 1915

life became complete. Vn his farewell
rescript to Count Witte. Emperor
Nicholas thanked him cordially for his
services to the empire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-13
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

Sun rises March IA at 6:1s. sets at
6:O4.
1owa-Partly cloudy tonight and on
Sunday: warmer in north and central
portions.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
ARKANSAS FOLKS
 TELL ABOUT HEALTH

A lot of Arkansas people are need lessly suffering from stomach ail- ments. A lot of others have found a way to health and deliverance from the Arrangements of the digestive tract, which seems to be particularly prevalent in the South, by the use of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy.
 There is not better proof of what this truly remarkable remedy will do than what it has done. Here are the words of two Arkansas people:
 WILLIAM A. HARTMAN, Dewitt, Ark, writes: q took your full treat ment and was greately benefited by it, The amount of impurities removed from my system was simply wonder fal
 CHARLIE SPENCER, Monticello, Ark, writes: T received your won- 'lerfll remedy and did not take it right away because I thought the dose was too large. But felt so bad that I made up mind to take it, and it has worked like charm and has helped 1ue so much my stomach feels like new one."
 Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives permanent results for stomach, liver and intestinal ailments. Eat as much and whatever you like. No more dis tress after eating, pressure of gas in the stomach and around the heart Get one bottle of your druggist now and try it on an absolute guarantee if not satisfactory money will be re- turned. adv No.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
April showers for December expresses the weather situat- ion this week.

The keynote speech of Earle w. Hodges, delivered at For rest City Tuesday, in his open ing speech for governor, rang clear and carried with it the punch" that brought the other boys to a realization that some repair work on their fences would at this time be expedi- ent, a readjustmen,, as it were.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
Warning Order.

In the Circuit Court of Little River county, Ark. Arkansas Trust anc Banking Co.,, plaintiff. vs. H. c. Will shusen, doing business as Wilshusen Lumber Co.,, defendants. The defen- dant, H. c. Wilshusen and Wilshusen Lumber Company, are warned to ap- pear in this court within thirty aays and answer the complaint of the pla- intiff, Arkansas Trust and Banking Go. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of November, 1915.-Chas. H. Park, clerk; by Jas. H. Williams, D. c. 103-S
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
Whtn Baby Hes the CrW,.

When a mother is aw4'zene.l from sound sleep to find hoy child who has gene tc bed apparently in the best 0: health struggling for breath. she is naturally alarmed. Yet if she can keep her presence of mind and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy every ten minutes until vomiting is produc- ed, quick relief will follow and the child will drop to sleep to waken in the morning as well as ever. This remedy has been in use for many years with uniform success. Obtainable everywhere. Sat
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
If we never had any real dut

If we never had any real dut- ies or obligations to worry about and keep us busy, we would worry about what to do, for some amusement that had n't been tried and gone stale to the taste, like the idle rich. Why worry at all? Just keep busy, for the busy man, though he be digger of ditches, is the contented man.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
The Mayor and Chief of Pl

The Mayor and Chief of Po- lice are on the look out for the best selection possible for men to compose the fire depart ment. If they tag you, don't dodge, for it will be a compli- ment. A fire department should be made up of picked men, and we have the material from which could be picked several good departments.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

The backbone and sparerib crop is being harvested, and there seems to be a good yield. Yampertaters are getting sweeter all the time and the country sorghum is available. We hear of no food depression here.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
The High School paper, tn

The High School paper, the Meteor, has made it's appear ance under the supervision of a large and complete staff. It is neat, we'll edited and breezy, and will no doubt be of educa- tional benefit to the student body.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
With more than one we'll go

With more than one well gO- ing down in this county there is more chances than an oil well may be brought in. It is is more chances than one an oil is here, and some day it is go- ing to be found. Maybe the day is not so far off.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

AshdOwn was host to the at torneys Thursday. Centrally located, accessible with it's three main line railroads we could we'll afford to bid to be- come the convention city of this section.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized tc, announce A. D. DuLaney, of Ashdown, as a can- didate for Prosecuting Attorney from this the Ninth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic Prim- ary, 1916.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
Citrolax! Citrolax! Citrolax:

Bestt hing for constipation, soul stomach, lazy liver and sluggish bow. els. Stops a sick headache almost al once. Gives most thorough and sat isfactory flushing-no pains, no nau- sea. Keeps your system cleansed
 weet and wholesome.-R. H. Weihecht Salt Lake City, Utah, writes: "I find Citrolax the best laxative I ever sued. Does not gripe, no unpleasant after effects" Sold everywhere advt.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18


 trees stood very straight and still on this cold night. By and by the tallest and the oldest of them said:
 How happy l shall be when at last am strong enough and tall enough to be cut down by the wood cutters. hope when they do cut me down that may be good enough that they will want me for some great ship. and then I shall have a chance to sail the seas. !"
 What do you know about ships and the seas?" asked little pine tree who stood at the foot of the tall one.
 The stately tree bent his branches a very little and looked down at the small tree. at his feet.
 "I have heard many stories of the seas, and the ships that sail on them, for the birds sit in my branches and sing to me all the time of the beauties and wonders of the world. Then, too, the starbeams, who are much older than the birds, have some truly won. 6erful tales to tell of things that they have seen in their trips around the world. There is the Starbeam of the Brightest Star, just peeping over the hilltop. He can tell some truly won- derful tales."
 The little pine tree trembled for very joy. This was his first winter in the forest, and these things were all new to him, just as was the snow that was covering his roots, and making them all warm with it's white blanket.
 Wont you please ask the Starbeam to tell us storyT asked the little pine.
 Let us ask him to tell us again the Christmas story" said another of the older pines, "the one he told us last year."
 So. when the Starbeam came over and rested gently on the tallest pine, he asked it to tell again the Story of the First Christmas.
 T love to tell this story best of all stories that l know" said the little Starbeam.
 Once upon a time long time ago. long before even the oldest pine trees here began to grow, beautiful wom- an, named Mary, and her husband. Jo- seph, went on journey to little city called Bethlehem. All the people in that country went to this same city, to pay their taxes, and when Mary and Joseph got there. they found so many people, that there was no room left for them at the inn. The only place where they could find shelter was in stable, and here they went. That night . little babe was born, and its mother. Mary, laid him in manager on some nice clean straw.
 Away off in the East. the Brightest Star appeared He had never been seen before. and some wise men who knew that this was the time for the babe to be born, saw the Brightest Star as they started out to find the babe. All their long journey the Bright. est Star kept just in front of them to show them the way to go, and when they rested at night. the Brightest Star would rest too, and wait for them. At last they reached the city of Beth. lehem. and found the little babe in the manager with his mother by his side. These wise men had brought some very costly gifts to this babe. and it is the birthday of this babe that is celebrated every Christmas, and 1t is in his memory that gifts are given to the poor.
 That is all of the story, and it is time for me to be going" and the Star beam went gayly on, dancing over the tops of the trees.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

Fashions come and go, but Old Santa wears the same kind of WhiSkerS that he wore when you were a kid, and has the same jolly smile, and the old fellow doesn't seem a day older.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
The Bran Pie.

This is m English custom. The gifts are hidden in large pan of bran. \ string is tied to each package, and on tho end of the string is the name of the ono for whom the package is intended. When all have their strings they all pull. Then comes the fun of ga' ing the bran oil and opening the paAkages.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
RecOmendS Chamberlain's Cough
 Remedy.

Last winter I used bottle ot Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a bad bronchial cough. I felt ite bene- ficial effect immediately and before l had finished the bottle I was cured. never tire of recommending this re- medy to my friends" writes Mrs. Will liam Bright of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Ob- tainable everywhere Sat.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
The Russian St. Nicholas.

In Russia the children put their shoes filled with hay outside the door for the horses of St. Nicholas; and 1t is believed in most sections that St. Nicholas comes first on a prepara- tory visit ten days before Christmas to learn which children have been good. He leaves nuts and candy in the shoes of those who have been good, but nothing for those who have been bad, who thus know that they may expect no presents on the real Christmas day.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

We are told that there are children in Ashdown likely to be overlooked by Santa Claus unless some of you Goodfel- lows call his attention to it.. Don't let it happen.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
WHOLE WEEKS CELEBRATION
Descendants of Old Spanish Settlers Observed Christmas With Din.
 ners and Parties.

Among the descendants of the old Spanish settlers we find that they ob- serve week in the celebration of Christmas. This begins one week be- fore Christmas. In the daytime they have dinners at each others homes, and in the evenings they give series of parties at the different houses. In the evening the young folk go to the home of one of their number and knock, and then all begin to sing. Those within the house ask, Who Is there?" and the answer is, "The Vir. gin Mary and St. Joseph seek lodging in your house" To carry out the Bi- ble story they are at first refused ad- mittance. and then the door is opened wide and they are all given a hearty welcome.
 On Christmas eve the old and young all join together and have a big celebration. In large hall they fix up one side to represent the man. ger, and here they very solemnly give a little play in which many take part, the characters being Mary and Jo- seph, the wise men, the shepherds and the angels. This play is very real to them. and they all play their parts with a reverent spirit.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

State and county politics are likely to become of absorbing interest after the first of the year.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

This is the last Saturday be- fore Christmas. You have to- day and five days next week to do your Christmas shopping. How time does fly.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

And whatever you do, don't forget to look after that renew al before Christmas.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
e EO. R. s T EEL / Attorney at Law
 Notary in Off. phene 17o. Saldervor ..,!ding.
 AShdoW1. xrk.
Warning Order.

Warning Order.
 In the Circuit Court of Little River county, Ark. w. J. Perry, plaintiff vs. H. c. Wilshusen and Wilshusen Lum- Der Company, defendants. The de- fendants, H. c. Wilshusen and Will shusen Lumber Co.,, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, W. J. Perry. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 18t8h day of Nov. 1915.-Chas. Fl. Park, Clerk, 1os 8
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
Old custem stiW PrevaIls.

The Christmas feeding of the birds is still prevalent in many of the prov inces of Norway and Sweden. Bunches of oats are placed on the roofs of houses, on trees and fences. to fur nish them with their share of the ('hristmas bounty.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

If your Christmas shopping it not yet done, you had bette.. speed up.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

We are authorized to announce Abe Collins of DeQueen as candidate for Circuit Judge from this the Ninth Judicial Circuit subject to the action of the Democratic Primary 1916
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
For Circuit Judge,

We are authorized to announce Judge J. $. Steel, of Ashdown as a candidate for Circuit Judge from this the Ninth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary, 1916
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
Warning Order.

In the Circuit court of Little River county, Ark. R. s. Davis. plaintiff vs. H. c. Wilshusen and Wilshusen Lbr Co.,, defendants. The defendants H c. Wilshusen and Wilshusen Lumber Co.,, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, R. S. Davis. Witness my hand and the seal Of said court this 18th day of Nov. 1915.--Chas. H. Park. Clerk. 103-S
 Lodge Directory.
 Ashdown Lodge No 581 F. and A. M meets every Second and Fourth Tues days, at 7:30 p. m.-W ". Buster,
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
\ Christmas Prayer.

\ Christmas Prayer. Give me the eyes to see my brothers woe; Grant me the vision that perceives his Iare That I, amid my Christmas joys. may go And take some touch of miti sation there. God point the way that I may quickly find His acre waiting for, the glad relief, And ope my eyes that I may not be blind To tasks of love that ease the sting of grief
 John Kendrick Banes.
The Little River news., 1915-12-18
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Gl1riatntaa Ttntr

tIRISTMAS TMEI That man V must be a msanarope indeed in whose breast something like iovial feeling is not roused-in whose mind some pleasant associations are not awakened-by the recurrence of Christmas There are people who wl! tell you that Christmas IS not to them what it used to be; that eaoh succeeding Christmas has found some cherished hope or happy prospect of the year before. dimmed or passed away: ths. the present only serves to remind them of reduced circumstan> ces and sraitened incomes--of the f feast they once bestowed on hollow friends. and of the cold looks that meet them now in diversity and misfortune.
 Neve. heed such dismal reminis> ccnces There are few men who have he'd long enough in the world who cannot call up such thoughts any day in the year Then do nos select the merriest of the three hundred and sixty five for your doleful recoilectons. but draw your chaie nearer the blazing fre-fli the glass and send round the l sons-and # your room be smaller than it was . dozen years ago. or # your glass be filledwih reelins punch instead of sparkling wine. put . good face on the matter Lock on the merry faces of your children If you have any as they sit round the fire. One lixle seat may be empv: one slight form thas sIaddened the fathers heart and reused the mothers pride to lock upon. may rot be there. Dwell not upon the past; think not that one short year ago. the fair child now resolving into dust sat before you. with the bloom of health upon its cheek and the sayev of inr fancy in its joyous eye. Reflect upon your present blessings which every man has many-nos on your past misfortunes of which all men have some. Fill your glass again. with . merry face and contented heart Our fife cn it but your Christi mas shall be merry and your New Year . happy one.
 -ChaHes Diekens
The Little River news., 1915-12-18

NE COLD winter night the snow was gently falling on the pine trees of the for. est. These tall, stately