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The Little River news., 1916-09-27
OGDEN LOCAL NEWS.

Ogden, Sept. 25.-(SpeciaD.- W. B. Leatherwood was at Texarkana Fri day morning.
 Miss Lily Keller is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. T. Keller.
 T. F. Ball and daughter. Miss Grace were at TeXarkana Saturday night
 Emmett Smithson spent the week end with homefolks. Roy Budd was at Texarkana Thu rsday morning l. L.'Bannon and family of Teague, Texas, spent last week here looking after their farm east of town.
 Mrs. R. M. Holmes was the guest of Mrs. I. w. Holmes at Ashdown Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Budd and child ren were at TeXarkana Saturday night.
 Will Crane arrived Wednesday to take charge of the Ogden gin for the season.
 Miss Marguerite Leatherwood left Sunday morning for her home at Hugo, Okla, after visit with her brother, w. B. Leatherwood.
 Prof I. w. Holmes and children Few, and little Miss Francis, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Edith Holmes
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
800 BALES COTTON BURNED
Many Farmers Suffer Less in S7O.OaO
 Blaze at LeWiSyille.

Lewisville Sept 24.-Scores of farmers in this section suffered losses early today when fire of unknown ori- gin destroyed the Planters warehouse C. ntaining more than 800 bales of CO., ton. The loss is estimated at $70,000 on cotton and 5000 on the build ing. The building was covered by S3,000 insurance.
 Many farmers had from one to 20 bales stored in the warehouse and had no insurance. A large number of the bales had been sold and were await ing shipment. Henry Moore of Tex arkana owned the warehouse
The Little River news., 1916-09-27

the results of the recent election in Maine, for he said the normal Repub- lican majority in that state was cut from 22000 to about 12,000 and both Johnson and McGillichudy ran ahead of their tickets, as he had predicted. The Injection of local issues, particG- larly the temperance qustion, and the use of the spliE ballot in Maine, re- Quiring the use of Sticker to scratch straight ticket, had a material re- suit on the Maine election. Dr. Brcugh states that he believes from several days observance in New York that Wilson and Seabury, Democratic nominee for governor, will receive fully 40 per cent of the Progressive votc in New York and that both Will carry the state
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
ASHDOWN UNION WILL MEET
Meeting Will Be Held at Court House
 Monday Night, O'Clock.

We will have a call meeting of the Farmers Union, Ashdown Local Oct 2nd at the court house at 8 D. m. We want every man that is interested in agriculture in every line to be pres> ent. We would like to have all of the boys of the Boys Pig Club, also the men that are trying to encourage ti1e raising of better cattle. I don't sec any reason why we could not all meet at the above date and have an inter esting meeting We can if every man and boy that is interested in better crops and better stock. I mean to say we will not have any big speak CTS, but we have plenty of men that can make some practical talks on the betterment of our Southland.
 After a general discussion of better farming we will have a short session of the local union and we want to en- list about fifty or more names to the membership in our local here at Ash dcwn.-P. M. McCord, President.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
BIG MINSTREL SHOW COMING.s'

Campbell's Famous New Orleans Minstrel will give one performance in Ashdown, Saturday evening, Septem- Der 30, under canvass. This is the largest and best colord minstrel show on the road, introducing the most famous colored singers, dancers and cakwalkers known among the colored race, presenting up to date perform ances in minsterelsy. Grand street parade at noon, and a big free eXhi- bition on the streets by the Camp bell show horses Rob Roy, the cham pion high jumper whose record is feet and four inches and Colonel, the wonderful high school horse. Don't fail to see these beautiful horses per form free. advt
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
LIGHTNING CAUSES FIRE
Three Men Hurt When Bolt Strikes
 Gin, Which Is Destroyed.

Hope, Sept. 23.-Three men and a mule were severely shocked by light ming, which struck and set fire to w. J. Hartsfield's gun near Washington, late yesterday. The gin and three bales of cotton were destroyed. Ten bales and 15 tons of seed were badly damaged. The loss is estimated at $5,- 900 with no insurance. Albert Sutton Hiram Hatfield and Jim MaXey, the latter negro, were knocked down when the bolt struck, but none was seriously hurt
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
s---------tI---- CAPTURE TWO FUGITIVES
H0ttleggers Were Arrested by How
 ard County Offers.

Nashville Sept. 23-Two fugitves were capturd by Sheriff Hutchinson this week They are wanted on indict.. ments rturned by the Howard county grand jury in August. and will be tried when court cOnvenes in Nash v;lle. October ?. They are Monroe Lemons, charged with boctlegging and Carl Dees, charged with false pretenses. Dees was arrested at Tex arkana. Both have made bond for their appearance.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
CLUB WILL MEET
Improvement Club Will Have Meet.
 ing October 9th.

The Ashdown Improvement Club will hold their meeting at the club rooms October 9th. when the follow ing program will be rendered:
 The subject, History of the South. Men of renown,-Generals of the Civil War, Mrs. c. B. Dritt.
 Persons of renown in peace, Mrs. A. R. Hill.
 Celebrated monuments and land marks of the South. Mrs. DIP. Holmes. Places of Southern Interest, Mrs. s. c. Reynolds.
 Homes in the Old South, Mrs. Ethel Sims.
 Business session.
 Hostesses. Mrs w. H. Adams, Mrs James Giacamo, Mrs. G. A. Orton.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
WORK ON NEW HOTEL
New ROuleau Hotel at Idabel Is Being
 Built; A Modern Building.

Idabel, Sept 23.-Contractors Rou- leau & Gentry began work yesterday on the excavation for the nv Rouleau Hotel, and will rush the work to com pletion The building will be modern in every particular and will add greatly to the city.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
800 BALES COTTON BURNED Sparks From Locomotive Believed to
 Have Caused Big Fire.

Texarkana, Sept. 24.-A large ware house and 300 bales of cotton were destroyed by fire at Queen City, Tex, 25 miles south of here, this morning. Sparks from locomotive are said to have caused the fire.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION
Judge Wood Tells Garland Grand
 Jury to Continue Work.

Hot Springs. Sept. 25,-In his in structions to the grand jury today Circuit Judge Scott Wood told them to continue the work of the last grand jury in Investigating alleged violat ions of the statewide prohibition law. Selecting the petit jury was slow work because many veniremen offer ed excuses
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
 TEXARKANA PLANT BURNS
Land Milling COmpany's Elevator De.
 strOyed With $S,0OO Loss.

Texarkana, Sept. 25.-The Land Milling Company's plant, including elevator and machinery, was burned at o'clock tonight, causing loss of about $S,000, with no insurance. The origin of the fire is not known.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
HEAVY CNTTON RECEIPTS
Mineral Springs Buyers Have Bought
 3.25G Bales of Cotton

Nj neral Springs, Sept. 23-Toda13 cotton receipts here were 2S9 baIes, and total receipts for the season ara 3 $50 Yesterday one farmer sold bales, which netted him $1,700
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
Warming Order.

h tte Chancery Court of Litt,a River county, Ark. Carrie William- son is warned to appear in this coaTt within thirty days after date and ans wer the complaint of the plaintiff, Carrie Williamson. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of August, 1916.--Chas H. Park, Clerk. W-61
The Little River news., 1916-09-27

COTTON SEED-I have booked one
 car of pure Mebane Triumph cotton seed to be shipped out in time for planting. Sc me before NC. P. Smith.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
Drives Out Malaria. Builds Up System

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., 1916-09-27

Miss Lillie Keller of Pomeroy, Wash. is at Ogden visiting her par ents, MT. and Mrs. John Keller. Miss Keller visited in different parts Of Nebraska and Missouri before arrfv- ing at Ogden.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27

Trade with your home merchant.
The Little River news., 1916-09-27
Convenient for AshdOwn Ladies.

The meeting of the Federation of Women's lubs in Hot Springs will be convenient to the club of Ashdown. ao 1t is only IA miles from this city to Hot Springs. It is expected that many of the club members will at tend the convention.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
.ALLEGE CAR
.C9NGESTI0 n
Local Officials Deny Charge
of Railway Associations
of Car Accumulation.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York. Dec. 26.-Stringent meas
ures are to be ken by the American
Railway Association to relieve freight
congestion by reducing the accumula-
ton Of cars at Pensacola, Mobile, New
orleans, Galveston and other gulf
ports, it was announced here. Similar
conditions in other cities, particularly
Detroit, will also be remedied
1t was estimated here today that 10, :
900 cars are now at gulf ports loaded
with freight intended mainly for export
and coastwise delivery. c. H. Mark
ham, president of the Illinois Central
railroad. will head the committee Of
the association which will deal with
freight congestion in the south. and A
H. Smith, president of the New York
Central road. will direct the work in
Detroit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
BRITISH ARE
ADVANCING ON
XII T-EL-AMARA
Defeat Turks East of Suez
and Extend Positions to
Right Bank of Tigris.
TEUTONS ADVANCE
IN WALLACHIA
British Colonial Premiers
Called to Important Meet
ing Toward End Of Feb.
RY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The Teutonic allies continue ad-
vance in northern wallachia, south
ern MoIdavia, and Dobrudja.
Thirty miles south of Bralia the in
vaders have taken the town of Fill
pechti from the Russo oumanians
and west OF the Rimnik- Sarat more
than $500 Russians were captured.
The British advanced toward Kut-
El-Amara in Mesopotamia extending
their positions to the right bank Of the
Tigris riter.
The British also claim victory over
the Turks at Maghdaba. ninety miles
east of Suez. capturing more than
1900 Turkish prisoners.
Only artillery engagements on other
fronts
While nothing has come through on
the Entente's reply to the Presidents
note the British colonial premiers have
been called to attend important meet
ing OF the war council at end of Febru-
airy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
Navy Department Contem-
plates Placing One If Five
Civilian Schools Here.
IL BATTLESHIPS
TO BE USED
Plans Provide for Opening:
of Camps on July 2, and
Closing August 4.
81 ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Dec. 26.--,rhe oppor~i
tunfty for ten thousand civilians to ROD
ceive naval training during the coming
year will be offered under the navy
plans completed today.
The plans contemplate the use OF
twelve reserve battleships for a sum-
mer training cruise and the establish-4
ment of coast training camps at SAM
Francisco. Chicago. Norfolk. Newport
and probably Pensacola.
The tentative schedule drawn up, by
the department provides for the
opening OF camps and the start OF the
cruise July 2. The training, course i'm
each instance is to extend until Auguse
The mobilization of motor squad
rons for maneuvers would take place
early in September.
The summer training cruise will be
similar to the John Paul Jones cruises
of last summer, in which about 1000,
civilians were given training.
The training at camps VIII be Sim
liar TO that given apprentice seamen fors
one month, the expenses to each man
will be about $50. but congress will bei
asked to authorize the enrolment OF
those who qualify in the naval volun-
teer service for one year. with a prof.
vision that their expenses for trans-
portation to and from camps and rors
subsistence would be met by the gov
eminent.
At present there is no authority un-
der which the civilians can bind Them
selves for war service
In organizing a motor boat patrol
squadron the department viii carry
Iinto effect a provision of the last naval
bill authorizing the formation OF
naval coast defense reserve Motor
boat owners and operators taking part
in these maneuvers will be asked to
| Join permanent reserve.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
PEACE MOVE
IS AIDED BY
TEUTON REPLY
Washington Believe Answer
Is First of Series of Deli
cate Diplomatic Moves.
RUSSIAN MINISTER
REJECTS PROPOSAL
Belgian Socialist Says War
Must Continue Until
Ceasarism Is Laid Low"
BY ASSOCIATED PRrss-

Washington, Dec. 26.-German's re-
ply to President wilson's note is re-
garded here as having advanced the
peace movement another step despite
the disappointment caused by its not
meeting his suggestion for an avowal
OF terms
So far as 1t is formulated from the
official text, the German view of the
situation is that the reply is the first
of a series Of delicate moves leading
to discussion Of peace on grounds
which all the belligerents may feel can
place them at no disadvantage.
President Wilson is awaiting an Of
fetal copy Of Germany's note and rs
keeping his mind open.
In neutral diplomatic quarters the
reply Is regarded as a step toward
peace and an opinion is limited that
Germany might follow 1t with conf
Dental communication Of some sort
outlining her terms. The view in en-.
tente circles was frankly that the
note Is not reply to Wilson at all
but a document intended for circuIa.
ton in Germany and In neutral coun.
tries with an object of molding opin-
ion to place responsibility for continu-
ing the war upon the entente.
Germany's proposal for IAN imme-
date meeting Of delegates at a neu-
trail place" was received as admittedly
more specific than the original pro-
posal Ito enter forthwith into peace
negotiations" and go even further thar
the presidents suggestion that
"soundings be taken"
This is singled out by those who re-
gard the reply as step toward peacs
despite the declarations OF allied states.
men that peace is impossible without
statement OF Germans terms.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
TINE EXPIRES
FOR CARRANzA
Time Limit for Mexican Re
ply to Protocol Ended
at Midnight.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Dec. 26.-Although
Carranza has not replied tonight to
the demand of the United States that
he. either ratify or repudiate the pro-
stocol drawn by the American Mex
lean commission, the expiration of the
time limit at midnight was not made
the occasion for formally declaring the
negotiations ended.
Officials are inclined to consider the
possibility of the reply being delayed,
and indicate that a favorable reply
even day or so late would not be
rejected as a settlement of the chief
object.
An unfavorable reply, however,
would close negotiations for settlement
through the joint commission plan.
What effect the new situation will
have on the United States policy is
not known, but further moves will be
through usual channels.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
LONDON PROFESSOR SAYS
SOMEBODY BLUNDERED

London, Dec. 26.-Prof A. F. Pol
lard, who holds the chair of English
history in London. writes to the Times
urging that while it is clear that soms-
. body Numbered regarding the phrase
ology and presentation OF President
Wilson's note. it is clear the people
here are laundering in interpreting it.
We have to remember" writes
rrof. Pollard. that it is addressed TO
our enemies as well as to ourselves.
and has therefore to observe the diplo-
matte convenances and to assume the
sincerity of enemy professions. Sec
ondly, we should remember our own
procedure before the war We adj
dressed an identical inquiry respecting
German neutrality to France and Ger
many. France gave prompt and sat
isfsctory assurances. Germany evaded
the question and invaded Belgium.
Immediate war between the United
States and ourselves is out Of the
question because we are bound by q
recent treaty to a cooling of period
of not less than a year. Germany re-
fused that restraint and the immediat.
issue. therefore. turns on Germany.
reply to the presidents note"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
NEITHER PARTY HAS
MAJORITY IN HOUSE

Washington, Dec, 26.-Revised fig
ures of the last election show definitely
that neither democrats nor republicans
have majority in the next house nee
essary to elect a speaker. A handful Of
Independents will determine which side
is to control the organization.
Conceding seats to candidates who
now hold election certificates, the per-
sonnet stands: Rpublieans, 214; demo-
Gratis 21S; indeNsndents. 2; progress
sives, >: prohibttionists, /; socialists. 1,
contested, .. A majority necessary for
the election of speaker is 21S. Contests
in which certificates are not issued are
in the 32nd Pennsylvania, where Rep
resentative Barchfield, republican, is
contesting with Guy z. Campbell, DEM
ocrat, and in the third New Jersey
where Representative Scully, democrat
is opposing Robert Carson, a republic
can.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
CHANGE MADE
IN CORPS. Of
STATION
Captain Jayne Has Been APP
pointed to Command Navy
Yard Effective Soon.
OTHER MINOR
CHANGES MADE
Plan for Separation of Aero
nautic Station and Navy :.
Yard Is Reason.

Captain ]. L. Jayne has been APP
pointed commandant of the naval aero
nautic station, according to announces
ment received in Pensacola yesterday.
his transfer to take effect some time
in January Captain Jayne will be in
command of the navy yard. it is stated,
and will act as general director for all
the work conducted there.
The appointment is believed to have
been made under a plan announced in
special dispatch to The Journal from
Washington, a month ago, in which it
was stated that it was planned to re-
lieve Captain Muslin of some of the
duties of the navy yard the duties in
connection with the aeronautic station
were growing too heavy to be placed
on one officer
Another reason for making the
change il is stated, Is thatahe depart
ment contemplates increasing the work
at the station here in its capacity or
navy yard and desires this work in
Captain Stone was originally named
to take the POSITION, but the appoint
ment was rescinded lit is understood.
on account of friction in the depart
ment 1t was the stated, though unoffi-
cially, that Captain Beach, of the ILL
fated Memphis. would be assigned here
after court martial to inquire into the
sinking of the vessel
When the former appointment was
made, it is stated complaint was made
that the appointee was of very little
higher rank than the officers stationed
here and that this was unacceptable to
the corps. 1t is believed that no such
difficulty will be encountered in the
appointment of Captain Jayne, as he
stands well up on the list of ranking
captains, being within a few numbers
of rear-admiral.
The whole Encouragement of the
naval corps here is stated to be under
new organization plan, designed to
improve the efficiency of aeronautics,
as well as the yard for repairing yes
sells and as an auxiliary base.
For the first time in sev@al years
a naval construction engineerhas been
permanently stationed here since
Lieut. Holden c. Richardson has ar
rived and assumed the duties of this
office
1t is announced that an engineer Of
| ficer will be sent also. completing the
| official corps of the yard and placing
| 1t on an even basis as far as per-
| sonnet is concerned, with the other
| navy yards of the country. The whole
1 tends To enlarge the station and in
crease its scope as well as to develop
the navy yards.
Captain Jayne was formerly in the
i War College, at Washington, and while
/ he has had no experience in aeronau-
| ties, the work of supervising the work
at the navy yard is not expected tc
! create any demand upon him as ar
| aviator.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
CARNIVAL BOARD TO
HOLD MEETING TODAY

Probably the most important meeting
II the board Of directors Of the Carnival
Association held this year, will take place
tonight at the San Carlos hotel at 1880
o. clock, when urgent measures win be
discussed. The board faces aeavy re-
sponsibility in making everything ready
for the Mardi Gras celebration this year,
IN spite Of the heavy losses which have
been suffered during the year to tho
property OF the association.
The partial loss of the carnival shed on
Garden street and the rebuilding aftes
July storm went for naugh, as It was
completely wrecked In the October hur<
ricane. Again rebuilt the structure -
lapsed without any apparent cause re-
ceAtiy, and will have to be rebuilt inIne-
djately for work on the floats to start
g. the same night that the carnival
shed collapsed fire completely destroyed
the shed of the Phunmakers on West Gar
den street, and in this case also urgent
measures are necessary IL the carnival ID
to be a success.
All members of the board are urged ID
attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
final COUNT
IS ANNOUNCED
Official Returns of Pres;der.-
tial Election Interesting
Comparison to 1912.
az Assoc1ATEp PRESS.

New York, Dec 26.-Complete off,
cial retuzns of the presidential cleo
ton shows Wilson received 9,116,296
votes and eHagfiee s547,474 votes, a
plurality OF 56s.s2a for Wilson.
In 1912 Wilson, got s,297,099 votes;
Taft 1885, 500 and Roosevelt. 4124.95s
This year Benson, socialist, got 100000
with eight states missing estimated
Hanly sprohibitienist, received 225,1O1
The sotal vote Of four candidates
was 1888, III. <as against total OF
15,0O7, 2g2 in 191z
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
DENY PENSACOLA
HAS CAR CONGESTION

No such condition as is alleged in the
above exists at Pensacola, according
to railroad officials. On the contrary
it is asserted, cars are unloaded here
just as rapidly as possible, and it has
already been noted that cars loaded
with steel billets, rather than he held
to await arrival of steamships on
which such cargo would be exported
cars are discharged.
Several thousand tons of steel bill
lets are now piled up near the head Of
Commandments wharf, having been
taken from cars of the railroad COM
pany. and after such cars are emptied.
it Is stated, they are not allowed to
remain an hour longer at Pensacola
than is absolutely necessary.
In the case of lumber exports, it is
announced that cars are placed only
after is is assured that ships are ready
for cargo.
In discussing the charge of conges-
ton at gulf ports with particular ref
erence to Pensacola, E. w. Speed, gen.
eral freight agent for the L. G. n. stat
ed to The Journal last night, that il is
absolutely untrue that there is any
congestion in Pensacola, Mobile or
Gulfport, but admitted, that there is
some slight congestion at New Or
leans"
Pensacola. now has made her nor
NAL supply of cars. but under the sab-
normal demand this supply is not euf-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-27
RUSSIAN MINISTER APPRECIATES
BUT REJECTS PROPOSAL

London, Dec. 26.-Spealdng to press
representatives at Petrograd yester-
day. M. PakrovslSi, tt Russian foreign
minister. declared that while Russia
appreciated the good will and lorty
motives OF President Wilson's note, 1t
could not alter the political situation.
This situation, he said. had been
created by the false and hypocritical
moves of the Berlin government. :"
Nevertheless he declared the allied
governments would reply with all
possible fullness.
He asserted he would reiterate that
the war would continue until the raw
aged territory. had been restored and
until there had been created state
of affairs in which the existence OF
small nations would be assured and
in which a new worldwide conflict
would be impossible.