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The Little River news., 1916-04-08
TWO DEATHS
 A. WINTHROP
Mrs. Will CurbOw Died Monday; Lige Mir. Norman Diei Tuesday.
 Local News.

Winthrop, April 7.-(Special.) .)-Mrs Will Curhbow passed away at her Lcme near Winthrop, Monday. Mrs. Curbow has been i'll for some time. She leaves four daughters and a son to mourn her less. The people exx:end their sympathy to the bereaved ones.
 I.ige Morgan.
 Lige Morgan, an old citizen of this place passed away at the home cf his daughter, Mrs Linnie Sharp, Tues day. Mir. Morgan was Confederate soldier in the Civil war. He has been in bad health for several years. He is survived by four daughters, Mes danes Bevills, Sharp. Golden Whit tington.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Obarr returned to thei home in Neal Springs Sunday. They were accompanied by the form CTS sister. Miss Bama, who spent few days with them.
 Frank Clowdis was up from Ash down 8 few days this week.
 Miss Annabel Coggin e. AshdoWn was here Friday.
 Messrs Joe Sterling and family. Jack Freed and family, Buzzard and family and MT. and Mrs. l. B. Wright and grandchildren, left Tuesday for New Mexxico. They went in wagons, so they may better be able to see the country. Some intend to return with in eight months, while some may make their home e'lt there.
 MT. and Mrs Lang and children re- turned to their home in Ashdown Sunday.
 Mrs. Jennie Anderson of Foreman, Mrs. Lucy Wilmington of Hugo, Okla, MT. and Mrs. Jett Brown and Mrs. Addie Bevills and daughter, Miss Charlie of Bokhecna, attended the fun- cral of Lige Morgan Wednesday.
 Mrs. John Rhyme and children re- turned to their home in Texarkana Wednesday. They were accompanied bv the formers sister Miss Myrtle Sessions.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
IN DRIVE TO SAVE VERDUN
rench Counter Offensive Ayai'> >t
 Germans Is Gainihg.

London, April 6-An attempt by the Germans tc press farther south against the French in the region Of E8uaumont, northeast of Verdun, has met with repulse and considerable losses. In the same sector, north of tho Cailette Wood the French have continued their progress in driving back the Teutons
 The German infantry attack south of Douaumont was launched against the French first lines of defense, but the French raked the advancing Teu- tions with their curtain of fire, mach inc guns and infantry fire, forcing them to retreat in disorder northwest toward the Chauffor Wood.
 l An attack by the Germans on the town of Haucourt, northwest of Yer dun. also failed, as likewise did an at | tempt to reach the French trenches near Seppois in the Vosges mountains. 1 Elsewhere along the western front there have cnly been reciprocal bom- bardments and some mining activity on the line held by the British. On the Russian front the artillery activity of the Russians in the lake region southeast of Dvinsk has in- creased, but in general no important changes in the positions of the Rus sians and Germans have taken place.
 The Austrians have occupied the border ridge between Labbialta and Mcnee Fumo, which was held by the Italians. Artillery duels are still in progress on the Doberto sector of the Col di Lana and in the Guidicarian Alps.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08

rangement, and the room was filled to capacity. S1ub colors were Haunted in the decorative scheme--lacy ferns and the long white frounGs of 3pirea com b.ning the promise and beatty of Springs. /
 Ine program follows:
 Vocal solo, Miss Hazel Hicks.
 Greeting, Mrs. J. T. Bowling.
 Response, Mrs. Howell, Foreman.
 Piano, Miss Dolly Hawkins.
 Address, Mrs. Gibson, Little Rock. and rendered a beautiful selection. Mrs Bowling in her usual happy man. Ter voiced the club welcome and the response from Mrs. Howell was most gracious.
 The assembly was delighted with the brilliant piano number given by Miss Dolly Hawkins.
 Mrs Gibson's subject, Educational Thought" held the interest of her hearers in earnest approval of every word Mrs. Gibsetl has an appealing personality and her subject was not only ore upon which she had given deep thought, but one upon which rested her hearts wish for the well fare of cur States youth. There was no question of sympathy with her ill this theme, for the smiles were little grave with the fresh knowledge of responsibility in the social interlude which followed the address.
 \ refreshing ice and palatable fruit salad was served during the cordial interchange of condolences on the part of t3c club women.
 Corsage bouquets of the sweetest flower that grows, the violet, tied With violet ribbon were given as favors; hurried adieu were said because many tf the visitors were leaving on the 4:30 train, afte which Mrs. Gibson was taken for a car ride over the city, leaving at 7:3O for her home, via Hope.
 Several Ashdown guests were pre- sent. and those from Foreman were: Mesdames Shirey, Campbell. Matlock, ! Horner. Woodersol, Howell, 1 Gathright, DeLoney, i Hooper, Miss Dolly Hawkins.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
ASKS ALLIES TO LEAVE
Greece Requests Removal of Troops
 From SalOniki.

Berlin. April 5.-The report that Greece has requested withdrawal of the French and British forces at Sal oniki is reiterated in an Athens dis patch received by the Overseas News agency, which says the Greek gov eminent has declared the entente powers will be held responsible for further bombardments at Saloniki by German airshps in case the request of Greece is no complied with
 It is said refusal of the entente powers to meet the wishes of Greece will be considered as an unfriendly act.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At Texarkana.

Texarkana, April 4.-Municipal ele- cticrs were held on both sides of Tex arkana today On the Texas side, may or. H.W. Tunnels. Democratic nomi- nee, were reelected withcnt opposition with Nick Braumiller, Sam Hardin and L. S. Kennedy elected as alder men. On the Arkansas side L. Jean Cook was elected city attorney and A. w. Harris city clerk. John P. Few, First ward; John N Cock, Second ward; w. D. Waters, Third ward, and Lee Quillen, Fourth ward, were elected aldermen.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
Statement of tlie Ownerhip. Manage
 ment, Circuiation, Etc, reouered hv

Statement of tie 0wnerhip. Manage. ment Circuia'ion, Etc, reouered hv the act of Eongres of August 24. 1912.
 Of Little River News, published twice week at AshdoWn, Ark fc. April. 1916. State of Arkansas, coun- ty of Little River. Before me. notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared o. T. Graves who having been duly sworn according to law. deposes and says that be is the editor of tine Little River News and that the following is, to his knowledge and belief, true state ment of the ownership. management. etc of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption. rc- embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations printed on the re- verse of this form towit:
 l. That the names and addresseH of the publisher, editor, managing ed!- tor, and business managers are: Publisher, Editor Managing Edit q, l Business managers. o. T. and F. M. Graves. Ashdown, Ark. That the owners are. (Giving name an ad- dresses of individual owners.
 corporation, give it's name an! and names and addresse of stock holders f owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount. o. T. and F. M. Graves, Ashdown, Ark.
 | That the known bondhOlders, mort gages. and other security holders, owning Ger holding per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: Mergenthaler Linotype Co.,, New York, N ". o. T. Graves
 Sworn to and subscritad before me this 7th day Of Apr 1916. D. H. Tompkins, Notary Public. My com- l mission o;:1ires, Jgs.o 4, 1916.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
ROBBERS HOLD UP PASSENGERS
Get Four Watches and $115 and Els
 cape Near Howe, Okla.

Red Oak Okla., April 1.-Two mask ed men held up Rock Island train No. Al, enroute to Oklahoma City, few miles out of Howe, Okla, about g o'clock tonight. The robbers went through the baggage car and also through the smoker, collecting four watches and about $115 in cash.
 Many shots were fired by the ban dits, but none took effect. After they had searched the train they c~dered Conductor Buchanon to pull out Mir. Ruchanon lost $2O gold piece in the excitement. The bandits disappeared in the darkness and nothing was seen of them by the officers, who have started in search.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At HatfeId.

MeHa, April Alt Hatfield, the only incorporated town in Polk county, the following nominees of Democratic convention, unopposed, were elected: Mayor w. H. Terry; recorder, Joe Lewis;; aldermen, J. c. Allen, T. M. Dover, J. E. Williams E. H. Butler and D. w. Connally.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At Mena.

Elena, April 4.-The following off cers. nominees of recent primary be- ing elected with opposition: City at torney H.J. Radcliffe; city clerk. Will uorner: Street commissioner, w. J. Middleton; First ward alderman, Les lie MoSeiey: Second ward, JIG. Hilton; Third ward H. M Frederick.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08

they should be flying at each others threats. Without disparagement to any other, it can be said withoMt fear est, nest high-t -toI.. 1, and most friend Iy rare of the w ole campaign, wholly Tree from rancor and bitterness.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At Fulton.

Fulton. April 4.-Z. H. Mckinney, mayo,; T. J. Logan, marshal; Charles Rowland. treasurer; w. R. Cooke, ". J. F. Wilson, Jett Orton, R. D. Reed and J. T. Mitchell aldermen. The only ccptest was for the office of marshal, in which T. J. Logan defeated M. j.. Rcaves by only six votes.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At DeQueen.

DeQueen, April 4.-W. Fl. Collins, former state senator, was elected mayor today by a vote of 194 to 11S for J. T. Carlton. Other winners were: Recorder, RE. Leslie; aldermen, G.B. Stewart, J. J. Richards, Dr. CE. Kitch- ems, F.. E. Sibert, w. M Gilstrap and E. G. Lambright; marshal Dan Gregg; treasurer, Fay Park.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
LIyESAY ELECTED AT FOREMAN
Many Surrounding Towns Held Elect
 ion "ncs0ay for City Officials.

Foreman, April 4.-J. o. Livesay, mayor: Fl. C. Freeman, recorder; Ste reus. Davis. Anderson, Cartwright and Lcl,ard aldermen.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At Nashville.

Nashville, April 5.-Mike Pope was elected mayor; Ben Roberson was el- ected marshal.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
MONEY

Let me lend you money to install See me.-Clyde Phillips. 1t
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At HOpe.

Hope. April 4.-Dr. H. J. F. Garrett was elected mayor and Mode Watson marshal.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly

The old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria ,enriches the blood and builds up the sys. tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. soc.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
At HOratiO.

Horatio, April 5.-W. w. Millwee mayor; John KnoW marshal.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
BAPTIST AUXILIARY MEETS
lsO Delegates Attend Opening Sessior
 of Convention at Fort Smith.

Fort Smith, April 5.-With merc than 15O delegates present, the Wom- ans Missionary Union Auxiliary to the Arkansas Baptist State convention met in it's twenty-eighth annual ses- sion in the First Baptist church here tais morning for a three days con- vention. This is the third annual convention cf the union. It is distinct from the Arkansas Baptist state con vention.
 The first vice president, Mrs. H. C. Cox of Pine Bluff, presided in the ab- sence of the president, Mrs. W. T. Me Curry of Little Rock. The missionary study class, under the direction of Mrs. A. l.. Aulick of Little Rock, op- ened the morning services.
 Mrs. R. w. Webb of Fort Smith de- livered the welcome address, which was responded to by Mrs. Florence. The anaral message" of the presi- dent was read by Mrs. John l.. Flaw kins of Little Rock, secretary Of the union.
 The repcct of the Committee on Con- stitution and Bylaws, pesented by Mrs. J. H. Crawford of Philadelphia, was appointed Several miner changes l were made to the contit, tion. A reso- | lutiUl bv Mrs. w. $. Farmer of Little Rock was adopted by which the offices of young women's auxiliary superin- tendent and college cor: espondent are consolidated.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
Ahar Few Years q D.coureging Cendi6ons, Mrs. Bullock Gave uDhDespair. Hnsbaad
 Came to Rescue.

catroa, N-la an interesting lstsss hDa this place, Mrs. Bettis Bullock Vgiteo 6 follows: "l suffered for four ysaa, vlth womanly troubles. and during ab tmo, l could only sit up for llItle UAna, md could not walk anywhere at 0. At tmes, l would have severe pains hu leh side.
 n 6octoe Was called h, and his tree4- 0ne soneved nse toe . while. hsst i was ssss eouE.::: 0 ny bed axain. Ates ..ss. aAssdna seemed Q 6o sas any good
The Little River news., 1916-04-08

Mrs. Claud Bishop and Mrs. Roy Got.'sby are attending the above meet ing as delegates from the Ashdown church.
The Little River news., 1916-04-08
HUSBAND RESCUED
 DESPAIRING WIFE

1 had gotsen @ weak could not stand, and gave up h despais.
 At last, my husband gos me bottle C cardui. the won,an's tonie. and ] eon- nenced taking K. From tho very firso dose, could tel! t was helping me. l eaa now walk i've miies without ha ti'ing me. and nm doing an my wosk."
 If you arc all run down tom womaaly troubles. don't give up h despair. Ty cardd. the vomaa'sto1'e. khas helped more than . million vousa, h h e yean oi continuous success, and shoul1 surely help you, too. Your druggist h0 sold Cardui for yean. He knows whas t win do. Ask him. He wiA secom- mead t. Begin taking cardm today.
 Wti4s to: chsstasoesa Meisins Co. La4,sa A4vis@y Devt.. ChattAaooga. Tsna., fee &peestsE
 MssssActsons en your eass and 6-pA&s booi. "Aauk Essatnsns fos WenAa. seas ts eiA'A wsaoc@. /-A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-06
READY TO PAY PRICE
 FOR HIS CRIMES IS
 AVOWAL OF WAITE
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ease. I have no dread of what lies be- yond. I shall go to my last resting place in the new world wherever it may be resigned, and I can get there my fresh start. I am easy in mind'
 The young dentist denied he took the drugs from the effects of which he is still suffering with any idea of attempting to commit suicide.
 eff the thought entered my mind" he said, q could have gone about it in some other way. I have made an effort to comprehend just why I did this but it does not knit together. My supreme desire now is to pass on and let society forget me-"
 Dr. Waite's statement was made to stenograpers after he had made known desire to see the newspaper writers. Waite rallied today from the relapse he suffered yesterday. He probably will be arraigned before the end of the week.
 "There wasn't any definite idea of get ting a large amount of money" Waite answered in reply to a question as to whether his motive was to acquire riches. He did not explain, however, what his motive was.
 Waite said there was s9OOO in the roll of bills he gave Eugene Oliver Kane, an embalmer, to induce him to put arsenic in sample of embalming fluid. The roll subsequently, unearthed by Kane from the spot where he had hidden it on Long Island contained $7S0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-06
"Clean-Up" Started

Cleanup days in Birmingham. which started yesterday, will continue through out Saturday. The city is divided into sections and 1t was announced yesterday that it would be impossible for the trash wagons to make second call during the week where the trash had not been ready on time. The cooperation of all the peo- pie is urgd by the commissioners, and it was announcd yesterday that the work had started auspiciously in the eastern section of the city.
 The old limits of Birmingham will be the scene of the cleanup campaign today and tomorrow North Birmingham, Ely ton, West End and Graymont will be visited by the cleaning forces of the pie is urged by the commissioners, and it was announced yesterday that the work ley, Vivian, Pratt City, Thomas and East Thomas will be the scene of activities.
 Commissioner Truss, in charge of the street department has put on a number of extra wagons for this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-06
PLANS DISCUSSED FOR
 SCHOOL BOND ISSUE
Weatherly Proposes to Issue Bonds for Extending Service of Munich
 pal Light and Power System
2019 Sd Ave.

At joint meeting of the board of education and the city commissioners yes- terday, plans were discussed for submit tlng to the voters of the day the question of a $2,0O0,0O0 bond issue for school purposes. It is planned to have the election on this question early in June, although the date has not been definitely settled.
 It was also stated at the city hall yes- terday that two other bond issues would probably be voted on at the same rfme the school issue comes up. The proposal of Commissioner Weatherly for the issu- ance of $500000 bonds for extending the service of the municipal light and power system, and the issuance of approximate ly $5oO,OO0 bonds for an auditorium is also scheduled to be settles at the same time
 Definite plans have not been decided on by the commissioners regarding the auditorium, and will not be until they have in hand the proposals of the Cham Der of Commerce on this matter. If the plans offered by the chamber officials for the auditorium meet with the ap- proval of the commission this question will be incorporated in the bond elec- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-06
NEGRO TEACHERS
 TO CONVENE TODAY

The opening session of the negro teachers of Alabama will be held this morning at the Sixteenth Street Bap- list church. Several hundred teachers from all parts of the state are al ready in the city for the meetings The welcome address will be delivered by Rev. R. M. Davis, pastor of St PauIs Methodist church. J. A. Law rebee of Montgomery is president oi the association and c. J. Galloway o1 Tuskegee corresponding secretary.
 The programme for the convention includes addresses and discussions oi a vast range of educational topics and a number of prominent white school men will speak during the meetings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-06
HOWARD ALUMNI ID
 BANQUET ON MAY 22
Preliminary Plans Made at Meeting of Association
 Yesterday Afternoon

Preliminary plans for the annual banquet of the Howard college Alumni association were laid at a meeting of the officers and an advisory commit tee of the association yesterday aft ernoon. The banquet will be held at 8;30 o'clock the evening of May 22, either at the Hillman or the Tutwiler hotel
 Three committees were appointed to carry the plans to completon. Last years banquet was held at the News paper club. with 100 former students present Officers of the association are at work this year for 150 alumni. The three committees named are as fol- lows:
 Programme committee: Prof. P. P. Burns, chairman; Ed R. Norman and Jasper c. Hutto.
 Smith, chairman; Leon Harris, Dr. E. P. Hogan, Dr. W. T. Berry and Prof. c. P Underwood.
 Attendance committee: Dr. John D. Dickson, chairman; Thomas E. Huey, J. Howard Perdue Dr. J. D. Heacock, Joseph T. Collins. Leon c. Bradley, Prof Hugh c. Grant, R. B. Hogan, Wallace Shelby. Hugh McCary, G. W. Hopson and Dr. D. w. Fucker, Jr., of Birmingham, Malcolm D. Kettles of Jasper, Thomas T. Huey of Bessemer, Charles R. Bell of Anniston, Dr. Henry J. Willingham of Florence, Atticus Mullin of Montgomery, Dr. l.. o. Daw- son of Tuscaloosa and Prof. w. G. Griggs of Gadsden.
 Our banquet last year was one or the best we ever had" said William A. Berry, president of the association. "It was a splendid example of that fine spirit the Howard alumni have. This year we are getting an early start with a view to having record at tendance and a fine programme Bir- mingham alone can furnish a great crowd of alumni, but we are looking for many from the state at large"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-06
AT THE FRONT

At the Front in Mexico Commanding Generals Headquarters. April 1-By aeroplane and motor courier to Colum- bus, N. M, April 5.)-America's first de- tachment of mountain infantry, a corps of especially trained men for such service as that in the mountain-studded country of Guerrero. soon will be actively assisting the cavalry in search for the bandit chief Villa. The belief has been announced that such command will prove invaluable in the work confronting the American troops in the Guerrero district
 Much has been written," said the gen. eral, about this being a cavalry chase It is just as much an infantry task. There are places in the mountains where the cavalry cannot penetrate-rocks, cliffs, F Leaks, caves, canyons and forests-where at any time the chase might become a question of a man-to-man fight of hand to-hand type. The infantry in Mexico is TOW being brought into physical condition for this sort of campaign"
 ''Is that the reason,' the general was asked, why the infantry at the bases back of the front has been talking about the 10 and 15 mile hikes it has be an or tains?"
 The infantry replied the general. ''may soon have reason to demonstrate the uses of it's training"
 The marching referred to has been along the line of communications, as the in- fantry advanced toward the front about two weeks behind the advance columns of the cavalry.
 An aeroplane this afternoon sailed into headquarters camp. stopped five minutes with dispatches, and then flew south- ward toward a mountain pass. 20 miles away, flying over mesa where the dis tant mountains were reflected upside down as in water by the afternoon heat waves on the ground. The machine rocked and slipped over this boiling air
 Earlier from this same mesa a troop of half frozen cava!rymen came into camp for rest and food They had been caught in a sudden mortimer. The cold was so bit ing that they had to keep their fingers in motion so that in case of attack their trigger fingers would not be too be- numbed for use.
 Yesterday afternoon in this mesa snow was flying so thickly as to ob- scure the adjoining mountains. Men and horses in the headquarters camp white flakes, the mems heads covered with blankets and the horses with noses almost to the ground. This morning the men in this same camp all sleeping in the open awakened to find themselves covered with a layer of hard snow. They looked across an ir- rigation ditch to see General Pershing himself white with snow. There was not tent in camp. The awnings and abundant food are on the way, but thus far the troopers have moved ahead out of each advance camp without waiting for comforts or food essentials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-06
Memorial Exercises for
 Booker Washington

Memorial exercises for the late Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee institute, will be held at the Sixteenth Street Colored Baptist church tonight. Mai. R. R. Moton, recently elected to succeed Booker Washington as head of Tuskegee institute, will make one of the principal addresses.
 pr. H. o. Murphee, president of Marion institute; w. w. Campbell, prominent banker of Tuskegee and former presi- dent of the Baptist state convention; Col F. M DeGraffenried, superintendent of education of Russell county, and other prominent white men will also make ad- dresses
 Seats have been reserved for 200 white people both men and women, and they may be secured by calling at 1902 Fourth avenue or at the Chamber of Commerce.
 It is stated that R. R. Moton, the new read of Tuskegee, has succeeded in rais- ing nearly $1,000,000 for the endowment of the institution since he was elected presi- dent This will be his first speech in Birmingham and it is expected that he will outline his plans for the future con duct of the school