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The Little River news., 1916-05-20

Petrograd reports that the Russian force which recently dreve out the Turks from the Rowanduz region, is continuing is progress westward to che own of Mosul and the Tigris river region and drawing nearer to the Bag cad railway To the northwest, around Diarbekr, the Turks at empted an at tack on the Rue sians, but were re- pulsed.
The Little River news., 1916-05-20

BALE HAY-Let the Flemming boys
 bale your hay It will take less room in your barn, n,--Ashdown. 10-10
The Little River news., 1916-05-20

FOR SALE-In Little River County,
 SEE SEE and SW SW, 15, 13, 29, also Fril. WE SW IS. 13, 29-Mrs. G. A. Hays. Texarkana, Ark, 602 Walnut.
The Little River news., 1916-05-20
WAN >l ED

 CORN-200 bushels ear corn and 9 bushels Clay peas for sale.-A. c. Stephens. 50-6t
The Little River news., 1916-05-20

In France and Belgium the fighting mas consisted mainly of artillery duels northwest of Verdun. The entente air men have been active against German positions and there have been combat, Ill the air with German fliers Several German aircrafts were brought down by British and French aviators. Am- erican aviators fighting with the French army under the title of Franco American flying corps, made their first attack as an individual unit
 Fights of minor importance, with the advantage in favor of the Ruk
The Little River news., 1916-05-20

On the greater portion of the line in Belgium and France the artillery or both the Germans and the entente all lies continues active, being especially vigorous in Belgium in the regions of Dixmute a St. Georges and in France around the Avocourt wood, Hill BOA and Le Nor Homme northwest of Yer dun. The Germans have delivered an- other infantry attack against the French positions west of Hill BOA for the possession of which there has been much bloody fighting, but the maneu- yer was again checked by the French curtain Of fire.
The Little River news., 1916-05-20

The Germans in the lake region be- tween Dvinsk and Wilma attacked and occupied advanced Russian trenches near Lake DOlje. The Russians, how- ever. in counter-attack. expelled the invaders and drove them back to their former positions. In the lower Stripa region of Balicia the Teutons launched an attack against the Russian trench es, but were repulsed.
 From the TOnale Pass region. in Western Trentino to Monfalcone, a short distance from the head of the Gulf of Triest, the Austrians are viz orously attacking the Italians. In the Tyrol south of Trent heavy infantry attacks east of the Adige river have forced the Italians again to abandon some of their advanced positions. The Austrians captured Al officers, 6.2O0 men, Is guns and IF machine guns. Vienna says that sou h of Roverto the Austrlans stormed Segnatorta. bu: Rome asserts that the five attacks were repulsed with heavy losses. The rerl!se of another Austrian attack in the Sugana valley is also reported by Rome. Along the remainder of the front there were heavy artillery bom- bardments with here and there infan- try attacks. Bombing operations by aviators on both sides have taken place.
 In France and Belgium the fighting has consisted mainly of artillery duels northwest of Verdun. The entente air haUo hoon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
~ AND ouT or TOWN.

Mss Anne Myers and MSS Ellen
Eeirne Scott, of this city. are spending
several days with Miss Virginia
Hughes in NorfolN.
Miss IIazeltinc Watson has return
cd 10 the city. after attending tho
dances al Washington and Lee and the
Virginia Military Institute.
MI and Mrs Percy Montague, Jr
oi Richmond. and Mrs. razcwell Per
row OF this city, have been recent
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. G Blantor
in Ashland.
Miss Ellen Scott. of Richmond, has
been visiting Mir. and Mrs. w. c
Hutchinson, in King William, for sew
rral DAYS.
who have been guests OF Mrs. w. r.
nond on Wednesday.
Miss Ellen Montgomery has been the
recent guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A r.
Divine in Ashland
Mrs. j. Sidney Wiley, OF I.orton, is
spending this week with Mrs. Elmer
McFaddin.
Mrs. IT, A. Elicit has returned to
Ashland. after short stay with
friends in this city.
Alexander w. Martin. who has been
spending several days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. J.. Martin. in
Portsmouth, has returned TO Rich
mond.
Mrs. Leonard Dclaruc and Mrs. Her
bert Cross have been guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs William Cross here for "a brief
stay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
The Crimson Stain Mystery
koyelixeL Ly Albert Payson ,rcrkups
from Consolidated Notion Picture
Triumph.
Copyright, 1915 by Consolidated Film
CorpOratiOn.)

Everything you read here to-day you
may see In moving pictures thi. week
At the Victor Theater.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
The Boy Scouts
in Richmond and Vireinio

The grand council OF the Richmond
Scouts which was held at the John
Marshall High School last night was
an ideal AFFAIR. Troops from all over
the city assembled promptly at 8
O'Clock, and were seated in I'll. three
sections Of the big auditorium, the
western. central and southeastern oc-
cupyine the corresponding sections Of
the hall
Promptly. the Scou, executive called
the meeting to order in the usual Scout
way by blowing his Scout whistle.
Buglcr Milton Fulton sounded colors.
and Old Glory was paradcd to it's place
while every Scout stood with his right
hand across his heart. which Is the
Scout way OF respecting the nag. Fol-
lowing this ceremony the law and oath
We're repeated in unison.
Binford "alford, Scout master Of
Troop 81 and president of the Scout
Masters Club led the group In sing
ing America" following which, Office
Secretary y. Il. Crabiii acted as Scout
scribe of the grand council in call
ing the roll of the troops, and each
Scout master arose and stated the mum
Der of Scouts on roll and the num-
Der present. Reports for the previous
month were read. which showed that
Troop 70, under Scout Master Stuart
banner for the month or November
The western district, Deputy Commits
sioner Fairfax 6. Jones. won the dis
trict banner. Troop 40 4. y. Bass. Of
the southeastern district. won the in
terd!Strict pcnnant. Troop . and Troop
IS winning similar pcInants for the
central and western districts. rcspcc-
lively. The Scout executive introduced
chairman of the court Of honor Frank
w. Duke, VINO. after fitting remarks.
presented the banners. Every troop
which had not sent in a report was
sharply criticized for negligence. Scout
yclls were given for the troops win
ming the banners and pennants follow
Ing which. Troops &c. 80 and e. gave
a new yell. which was lead bv Scout
Master Calisch.
Baltimore Comnlissioncr Speaks.
John Henry Skeenc, Scout commits
sioner Of Baltimore and Scout mas
ter OF wide experience, was introduced
as speaker of the evening. Mr. Skeenc
in masterful way brought to the
Scouts attention the Scout law and
Scout oath, and deeply impressed all
with the Importance Of strictly liv-
ing up TO these great teachings Fol-
lowing Mr.. Skeene's speech. Mr.. Wal
ford lead the council in singing the
star Spanglcd Banner" The Scout
executive read several notices. chief
among which were the meeting next
tuesday. new supplies. such as jewclrv
and pictures. bugle corps to do a good
turn Tuesday at o'clock. office opeu-
cd Saturday afternoon until o'clock
correct records of Scouts classes etc
merit badges. and frst-class tests TO be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
ACTION ON MITIGATION
MAY De RECONSTRUCTED
Motion to That Effect Nude ut North
Carolina Methodist Con-
ference.
WILL BE TAKEN Up LATER
Hreenviiie Selected rs the Place for
holding Sessions Next Iear--Anti.
saloon Leagues Work Receives
Endorsement.
Especial to The Times-Dispatcb.

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.l
KHAN. y. C.. December S.-A mo :
ZION Was made at the session of the
Noith carolina Conference OF the Meth
ouin. hpisc"pa Church, South, TO-DAY
recommending that the conference re-
consider It's action OF Thursday, by
winch IT placed Itself on record. bv
vote ;s being in favor of the unitca-
ton Of M.thOdism
=. H. Read. presiding elder of the
washington District. made the motion
to-day, aud recommended that. after
reconsideration OF Its action of Thurs
DAY, the conference take no action
Whatever regarding un.fication OF
Mcthodism. Action upon the motion OF
MI Read Was not taken to-day. but
Was ueIeTrcd until later in the con-
terence session Jarvis Memorial
church. At Greenviile, was selected to-
day as tho place for holding the ses-
SION OF the conference next ycar. The
conference has met in Grcenvillc only
once. that having been in 1891
TWO CANDIDATES
ADMITTED on TRIAL.
o-day two additional candidates
were admitted on trial In the confer
eNce seven undergraduates were adj
Nahccd from the third To the fourth
year in the conference course OF study
ten undergraduates were elected dea-
cons. and one elder from the Free Will
f'apI!St Churci was received on trial in
the conference.
The adoption OF the report OF the
standing committee on temperance in
Guided Endorsement Of the effort TO be
made during the present session of
Congress by temperance organizations
20 secure the enactment OF laws pro-
hibitinE the sale az intoXicants in the
District Of Columbia, and included also
Endorsement OF the North Carolina
Anti-Saloon LeagCe and recommended
the enforcement OF the legislation pro-
posed by that organization.
This afternoon the celebration OF the
centennial of the American Bible So
ciety was held. and the anniversary of
the conference board Of education was
held this evening, Bishop Kilgo de-
livcrtng the principal address ut the
latter meeting.
Special interest centcrs about the
action Of the conference OH the qucs-
ton Of increased lay representation in
the annual conferences of the church
but as this involves constitutional
question. tho presiding bishop alone
can designate tho time when the vote
on tho matter shall be taken. II is
probable that effort will be made by
members OF the conference TO hnvc
the vote taken by ballot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09

passed before court of honor begin
ming January /. 1917
The Scouts stood and repeated the
pledge to the flag, which was follow
cd by retreat and taps by Buglcr Full
ton, and the meeting adjourned
Scouts of Troop 81 were the lucky
winners Of fourth place in The Times
Dispatch contest. which closed Friday.
and were awarded Il $3.50 Edison talk {.
Ing machine. These Scouts arc TO be-
commended upon the great work done
in winning this place. and they desire
TO thank the Scouts Of other troops vino
helped them In saving votes
The first fall meeting Of the patrol
caderS. assistant patrol leaders. Scribcs
treasurcrs. presidents and vice -prc*i :
dents was held at local headquarters;
last evening. a large number attend
cd the meeting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
CANTER ON THE STAND
StOutIy Denies lie Was Accomplish %,
Brother In Murder of
Woman.

BRISTOl.. VA. December S.-James
Cantcr, nineteen years old. on trial At
abingdon for the third time on the
charge Of having been the accomplice
OF his older brother, Luther. in the as
sault and murder of Mrs. Maude Will
son. was on the stand in his own be-
half this afternoon. He stoutly denied
his guilt. saying ne had no knowledge
OF the crime until after it was COM
mittcd.
The jury viii visit the scene of the
murder tomorrow. The case will
hardly be concluded before Monday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
At the Movies To-Day

ISiS-FrnncIs ". Bushman ind
beverly Bnyne, fn "Romeo and Ju-
llet."
s!tAND-"rhe Honorable AIEy."
win Charley Tiny. Margery Wilson
anu MarEurct Thompson; ulsO u
fcystOnc comedy.
:, COIoNIAt,-June Caprice, In 1.-THE
Mischief SinIScr.n
ODEON-''rhc Faded Flower.
CoShlaD.
REX-"'The Gamblers Love-" with
j. Warren kcrriEan.
NEW-Mnry PickfOrd, In "rhe
Eternal Grind"
S1CfON-"The Crimson stain
I!sfcry." with Maurice Costello and
Ethel Grundin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
VIRGINIA NINE PLAYS YALE
tnirerHity Tenn Meets Elin In New
HnNen Mny J-Other Southern
Mines 1917 Schedule.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, December S.
Inc la seball team OF The University
Of virginia will meet Yale Oh the lat
ter's diamond here May :. according
70 the Yale baseball schedule for
l'l', made public to-day. The first
game on fnle's Southern trip will be
played with Trinity At Durham, y G.
APRIL .. and the next will be with
Agricultural and Mechanical Arts at
HalciGh. y. G.. April G. Other games
viii be played with the Catholic Uni
Nersity at Washington. April q and
the Georgetown University April 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
charged With Storing Liquor.
Especial TO The Times-Disnat,, I

DANN1LLE. VA, December S-M
IL. Hatcher. secretary and treasurer OF
the panvillc Creamery. was put on
trial this morning on the charge of
storing liquor in violation of the pro-
hibiuon law. There were ten wit
ncsscj. and IL was o'clock this after
noon before the evidence was IN The
case Will be resumed Tomorrow Tho
police say they found sixty gallons
OF whisky on the premises owned by
Hatcher three weeks ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-09
Tobacco Price. H,ehe., Ever.

With cured tobacco bringing
prices double those prevailing at this
season of last Year local tobacco men
asserted yesterday that they never saw
the market In a better condition
Frazer &c Tompkins sold a two-horse
wagon load of tobacco for +. 4. Web
stcr. of Goochland County. for S3361e
The prices ranged from s13 10 s3S per
nile
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-22
What to Wear
English Model Of Gown--Coat Made
Of Elue TWM Cord.
RY NINE. QUI WYE.

No matter how beautiful the new
hat may be, it is sad failure il there's
IA sour face beneath it.
| with her usual delightful perversity
Nine Fashion is talking now abou,
velvet jackets for summer.
The truth is, velvet Is not any
| warmer than many of the wooden
fabrics; its soft surface looks warmer
Much OF the effect depends upon the
color All the lovely fruity shades
such as citron, lemon, apple green
| tifully cool looking
With these velvet coats will be worn
skirts of white or cream color bril-.
liantine, sharmeuse, crepe tussahs,
faillete and silk voiles. Everybody
knows that during the summertime
there are cool days when warmth is
necessary The velvet coat will then
su flee
Tho tailleur is assuming a mannish
cut that is a bit alarming TO women
who don't care for anything but fluff.
Braided edges are seen, and faring
sodets are growing fewer and scantier.
However. the lines are kept soft. and
that is matter for rejoicing.
Afternoon coats Of tnfretn are made
Of enormous plaids, blue and old gold
being n favorite combination.
Evening wraps OF chiffon and tulle
are SO ethereal that a butterfly would
be justified in laughing Mt them
The gown-coat is bit OF puzzle
to us.
/" wear this garment with no frock
underneath is TO feel rather undrcssed
Yet the thing is designed for lust that
purpose. The women OF London bav.
taken TO 1t with enthusiasm. ,rho
sketch tells the story.
The original model. coming +, ,,
own shores from well-known cou.
touriere OF London. is Of crows hin,
lwiii cord. There is Il shallow yokn
from which the material extsnds &,
no5 pia'ts. the straight sweep being
broken at the line OF The equator h,.
the addition OF a narrow. slantinp beIt
locked with single button. The ver,.
nigh rolled-over collar is OF tafreta.
which is also used for the lining OF
the wing GUNS. which, by the way.
are very attractive on suits, as we'll as
coats Tailor buttons are placed from
wrist 10 elbow on tho outside seam
Of the sleeve.
50 that the skirt Of the gown coat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-22
STEVENS BILL TO Be
TOPIC OF MERCHANTS
frice Maintenance Measure VIII he
Discussed at Retail Asso.
cations Meeting.
MAY TAKE DEFINITE ACTION
Business Session Will BE Preceded
by banquet, at Which DIR. ID. II.
Anderson, of Richmond College,
Will Deliver All Address.

The Stevens price maintenance bin
now pending In Congress. VIII DC the
aosoroIhs question at the quarterly
meeting and dinner OF the Retail Mcr.
chants Associa tion. to be held 10.
morrow night in the Masonic Temple
n free debate on this measure will br
I invited. and attempt will be made to
have the association take definite ac
! ton.
Retailers all over the United states
are engaged in controversial discus
sion of the bill. with opinion shurply
divided. 1t seeks to prevent the re
taller from reducing the price OF trade
marked or branded merchandise below
the priced fixed by the manufactured
While the Virginia Retail Merchants
Association considered this bill a. ~.
last annual meeting and voted against
II. the local association never has con,
sidered II officially. The recent action
OF the board of directors Of the Cham.
Der OF Commerce approving tho bin
mas made the matter a live issue among
the large number of tho chambers
members who oppose it,
OPINION GREATLY DIVIDED
AS TO MERITS OF bill
Retailers who oppose the bill hay.
drawn attention TO tho fact that a
large proportion of the chamber.
membership, is made UP OF manufac-
VINO are not immediately acquainted
with retail conditions. and therefor.
are not in position 10 pass judg,ncn,
on measure which is regarded ne
many retailers themselves as undcsir.
able. On the other hand. are a num-
Der OF retail dealers who favor IN.
bill and are In harmony with the cham
bcr's Endorsement. The discussion to-
morrow night will be significant In
mat II VIII be the first Opportunity
that the organized retail merchants OF
tho city have had to consider the bin
as "A body.
The business meeting will he pr.-
ccded by 'hc dinner. to be served at
y clock. H. Carl Boschcn, newly
elected president OF the association
VIII preside for the urst time sine.
his election. There Viii hc an address
by Or. -. X. Anderson. OF Richmond
College, who has taken n promincn,
part in the charter reform moveiner,
and other municipal undertakInys
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-22
GIVE SHAKESPEARE PAGEANT
Event Feature of tlnninR Exercises %!
the Williamsburg High

WILLIAMSBURG. VA May oI.-Th.
Williamsburg High School closed f.,
the session on Friday with n grand
Shakespearcan pageant on the CAMPUS
OF William and Mary College Miss
Mar Lyon Tyler. as Queen Elizabeth:
Professor George .. Ferguson ms
Shakespeare, and others representing
characters, appeared TO advantage in
the costumes OF the period. The pa-
radc started from the presidents house
and ended in Players Dell. where an
| improvised throne had been erected.
Here Queen Bess'' received the, hnir-
age OF her subjects. The May retc OK
ercises closed with a May-pole dance.
in which many beautifully costum.d
children took part. The fete was held
under the auspices OF the woman's
Club
Friday night witnessed the formal
closing Of the school year. Tho speat-
er was Harris Hart, OF Roanoke. There
were "A number OF graduates this year.
The medal for the best debatcr IN
the annual celebration OF the Cicero
MAN Literary Society was won by 10
rem Rennett, and for best deciain,.r
by Lloyd Malone. The medal for The
best dcbhter In the Jackson Davis so
cIcty was awarded 10 Miss Mildred
Lane, and for defamation to Miss
Mary Gillian.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-22
NEWS OF ASHLAND

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
ASHLAND. VA, May oi.--"Memorial
Day was observed at Woodland Gem
etery on Saturday afternoon with ap-
proDriate exercises. w d. Cardwell
was master of ceremonies. and Rose
wen Page made the address \ pro.
cession OF school children dressed in
white with red ribbons. singing war
tlme songs and strewing flowers over
the soldiers graves made pretty
scene
me engagement has been announced
OF Miss jamie Hawkins, of Bedford
CITY. TO Henry Grant Ellis. Of Ash
land the marriage to take place in the
late summer MIR. Ellis is the son OF
TIE late DIR. y. T.. Ellis and mem
Der or the faculty OF Randolph Macon
College.
The Hanover Chapter. United Daueh-
,ers or the Confederacy. met in the
nome of Mrs. Sydnor on Thursday af-
ternoon. Two new members were en-
rolled, this making eleven new mem
hers In the last few weeks. The chap
ter has taken "A good deal of interest
In the Tillman bill, recommending the
payment OF $500 and $50 monthly TO
the Confederate soldiers and their
WIDOWS, this sum to be paid from the
appropriated amount obtained from
the south during and after the war.
and from the collection on the cotton
Jay The members of the chapter have
Endorsed the bill
The most interesting feature Of the
meeting on Thursday was the report
from the committee on the prize ESSAY
awarded TO student in the high
schools in this county. This commit
tee consisted of Mrs. Hoofnagle, chair
man: Mrs. Blakcy. Mrs. Smithey. and
me subject was. The Causes That Led
10 The War Between the States. From
the Framing OF the Constitution IA tho
Secession OF the Southern States" the
ESSAYS being Judged from the stand
point OF historical accuracy, correct
grammar and spelling and reatness
mere were SIX contestants. tire. from
montpelier. one from Ashland one from
i'lmont. and one from Hanover three
from Montpelier coming in too late
10 be counted in the contesD. The
Judges. who were Drs Hcdlcv Amh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-22
Pupils and Spelling
Expert Complies Fieufes

Seven out of every 100 third grade
public school children cannot spell the
word has" This and other curious
evidences OF the special problems
which have TO be solved in the tea CHI :
ms of spelling are brought out by DR..
Leonard =. Ayres, OF the Russell Sage
Foundation, as the result of a long
series OF investiGatio IS.
AS result OF combining the four
most extensive studies that have been
made 10 identify the words commonly
| used N different sorts of English writ
| ing, -. Ayres has selected the 900
words that constitute 20 per cent Of
the language ordinarily used This Sc
ltctloh was made from various Eng
llSh authors. from four sunday news
papers OF Buffalo " y, and from the
business and family correspondence Of
over 1000 adults. The object was to
develop scale for measuring attain
mem In the spelling Of common words
on the part OF school children"
Cities Lend Co-Opcratfon.
Cooperating with the city superin-
ttndehts ~ e!Ghty-four cities OF the
United states. pr .tvres had the ,00u
conlmoheS ST words tested by an acgre-
gate OF l.iOo.o0o spellings secured
from 1000 public school children The
result according 20 iJr. AyrcS. made il
possible 10 accurately measure spell
ing ability, and To compute the amount
NJ Improvement in spelling the same
words from grade TO Grade
BY scale arrangement. e,tendinr
on line from % TO loo "suclIinp
ability" Is easily and scien,i,c,ily dc
tern!ned. For example nine words
Of most freauented use. viz: The ;,
i'm SO mo- nov" man" ten +"
bed" top" revealed that second.
grade pupils, on an average snelIed
correctly 81 per cent oc these words.
At the other extreme Of the scale the
words Judgment" ''recommend" and
"allege" were found to be spelled cor.
rectly by just so per cent OF eighth
grade pupils. Percentages above ana
below these would indicate variation
from the normal in spelling.
DR.. Ayres finds that "intelIectua
abilities are distributed in much tho
same way among people as are pbvsi :.
cal traits. Just as there are few
dwarfs. many people OF medium heirht
and very few giants. so there are YER.
few exceedingly poor spoilers. many
medium ones and very few exceptional
ones.
Few words do most Of our work
when we write. Fifty words consti.
tute, with their repctitions, one-hnIf
of the words written. The child WIN
masters the 1000 words on the scale
given will make no spelling errors in
nine-tenths of his writing