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Morris tribune., 1916-06-02
IMMENSE THRONCS
FILL new THEATRE IT
Birth or a Ma ton" Film Mas.
terpiece, Big Drawing Card
Despite Bad Roads

Figures obtainable at the box office
at the Strand theatre in this city at
the close of the performance Satur-
day night Indicated that about 2,1OO
people had witne ssed the production
of "The Birth of a Nation which
ran six times. Many were prevented
from seeing the pictures because of
the heavy rains which fell Wednesday
night and rendered the roads impassi-
BILE for automobiles. People came
from the surrouHdin towns by rail
and team and ma ny in this city saw
the pictures twice or more times. 1t
was the greatest picture hit that has
come to Morris Manager Gaffney
feels satisfied wi th the results of his
flyer into high priced films. The
picture had been exclusive with the
larger towns of the country but was
brought here under heavy guarantee.
Every promise made in the advert
ising Mr.. GaffneE " circulated was full
filled with the pictures. An orchestra
of twenty-six pieces accompanied the
films. Although his show house was
not finished Throughout ample comforts
were provided and the electrical
effects were per feet. Two projectors
were used in throwing the pictures
on the screen The performances
ran two hours ar d forty minutes with
only one interval of two minutes.
Nothing which could be interpreted
as Objectionable by the most exact
ing was shown and the production
engendered no bitterness over race
prejudice.
Beginning with the introduction of
slavery in the United States and then
jumping to the period Immediately
proceeding the civil war the pictures
told most thrilling tale. Scenes
during the great conflict were vividly
portrayed and AS the pictures were
flashed on the screen the orchestra
duuSu 1SdAlSAH w TIC passing SNSnCS.
The assassination of Lincoln and the
suicide of young southern girl pur-
sued by negro were climaxes which
stirred the audience. The story of
the carpetbaggers and the insolence
of the negro following his liberation
and the incident IS which brought on
Morris tribune., 1916-06-02
Played Fast Game

The best base ball game in this
section of the country SO far this sea-
son was played between Wheaton and
Elbow Lake. The game ran eleven
innings and resulted in a score of /
to 0 in favor of Wheaton. It was
a pitchers battle. Wheaton's lone
score was made by Leonard who was
the first man to bat. He singled,
stole second and third and then came
in on a wild throw. After that the
Elbow Lake pitcher frightened up and
there was no scoring on either side.
Both Wheaton and Elbow Lake will
play here during the season when
they will meet the Independents.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-02

the Ku-Klux clan operations in the
Carolinas and elswehere in the south,
were the film features on which some
objection to the pictures have been
founded. These scenes undoubtedly
sway the public mind to the distinct
disadvantage of the black man and
robs him of much of the sympathy en-
tertained in the north.
From here the picture went to Lit
tie Falls on its way to Brainerd and
the larger range towns.
The formal opening of the Strand
will occur at a later date after the
carpenters and decorators are through
with their work. Preparations for
the pictures last week were hastened
with such speed that only the first
floor was in and the first coat of paint
covered the walls, and the paint
wasn't even dry. The chairs were
loaned from Assumption church and
to accommodate the demand the seat
ing capacity was increased to 800.
Every seat in the house was taken
Friday and Saturday nights. Those
who visited the Strand last week have
only a vague idea of the elegance of
the new theatre when it is completed.
1t is built exclusively for pictures al
though it will be utilized by road
shows wherever occasion demands.
Its length and width makes the place
Morris tribune., 1916-06-02
CROPS In COUNTY
IMPROVE RAPIDLY
Week of Dry Weather Brings
Optimistic Reports Season
Three Weeks Behind

General crop reports from the
various sections of Stevens county the
past week indicate that an optimistic
sentiment prevails among the farmers
although the season has been retarded
about three weeks by rain. Because
of the steady rains up till week
ago acreage for wheat and corn
have been curtailed, but reports show
there will be an increased acreage
for barley, rye and flax.
The west end of the county was
hard hit by the rains. Many fields
in the vicinity of Alberta and Chokio
were under water the first of the
week but were drying rapidly dur
ing the warm days which have fol-
lowed. 1t is felt the loss of grain
under water will not be as great as at
first reported.
The small grain above the ground
indicates a good termination of
seed. There is a good stand which
insures a substantial foundation for
the 1916 crop. At the present time
every phase of farming in Stevens
county induces optimism. The pre-
vailing weather is ideal for opera
tions. The ground is in splendid
condition for blowing and for plant
ing. Unless heavy rains set in, the
corn crop of the county this year
will be planted within a few days.
Last year at this time farmers
were utilizing ever hour of fair
weather to hurry their work. Rain
prevented operations for many days
then. Corn planting was retarded
and some of the corn was not put in
the ground till after June l.
That the farmers of Stevens coun-
ty are to endure one more year of
rainy weather after this one is the
assertion of A. F. Woods, dean and
director of the Minnesota college of
agriculture. He is out with words of
cheer and encouragement. Incidentally
with warning to prepare for a
drOuth which will begin after next
year, he says.
"Meterologists for years have
known that the visitation of rain per-
iods occur periodically" Mr.. Woods
said. 1.-The rain periods occur every
IL years and are of s years duration.
Then we have 5 years of drouth or
comparatively dry weather. This
has been proved by the rings or grain
of trees. The dry years are faithfully
Morris tribune., 1916-06-02

chonicled by the rings, being close
together and hard. The wet years
will be indicated by thicker rings"
If the farmer will only study the
tree rings he will be enabled to plant
crops best adpted to that particular
period, is the belief of Mr.. Woods,
who says there has been no appreci-
able variation in the weather periods
for 2, 900 years.
A few days of warm weather will
counteract the harmful effect of the
cold rains on crops in Minnesota,
Mr.. Woods said.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-02

admirable for projecting pictures and
the seats are SO arranged that practi-
cally every one of them is placed
directly before the screen. Two pow
erful late model machines of the.
fickerless tpye will be used.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-02

Cyrus people are getting ready for
a Home Coming Week and semi-corG
tennial to be held beginning June ~.
Morris tribune., 1916-06-02

Among the notable speakers who are
on the program is Gov. Burnquist.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
POPULAR COUPLE WE'D
Miss Lucille Adams and Jimmie Cia-
 came Married Saturday.

Miss Lucille Adams, the beautiful and charming daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. H. Adams was united in mar -iage to Jimmie Giacamo, highly esteemed and promising young busi- ness man, Saturday afternoon. The marriage took place in the Presbyter- ian harch at 4:30. The Rev. w. T. Sullivan officiated. A very sweet and solemn ring service being used. Just a few ot the near friends and parents of the bride being present. A six o'clock dinner was given them at the brides home, the house being beauti- fully decorated with roses and ferns. The table decorations were nasturti- ums, and white roses. Many friends join in congratulations and best wish es for happy future.
 For the present they will be at home with the brides parents.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
RICHMOND NEWS.

Richmond May 9.-tSpecfaI)- )-Mrs Lloyd Lewis and little sons, returned home Sunday from an extended visit with relatives and friends at Blevins.
 Mrs. Hattie Sanderson of Ashdown spent few days here last week with Mrs. w. E. Vaughan
 Hanson J. Marks, president of the Richmond bank, was here on business the latter part of the week.
 Dr. w. E. Vaughan returned ri day from Texarkana, where he had been for several days.
 Miss Kate Brothers, a nurse in the Pine Street Sanitarium at Texarkana, is visiting her mother.
 Little Ben Sanderson eff -AshdOwn spent the week end with Will Mat Locke.
 Chas. F. Burden was in Texarkana Saturday night.
 Judge and Mrs. J s. Steel spent Thursday with MT and Mrs. N. C.. McCrary.
 Raney and Miss Louise Brown spent Saturday in Texarkana.
 Miss Elizabeth Bagby returned home Sunday from Pine Bluff, where she has been attending the state con- test.
 Miss Winnie Gardner rendered a splendid league program Sunday night. The subject of the lesson was Confidence" from which very in teresting lesson was learned by all present. The Epworth League will entertain in honor of Mothers Day Sunday evening.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
DIP HORSES, CATTLE AND MULES
Second Dipping Day at JeAes' School
 House; Farmers Interested.

Winthrop (Jones' School News.-- May 7.-(Special. )-The second dip ping day at the vat at Jones' School house was a decided success. One hundred and fourteen head of cattle, two horses and one mule was dipped. The first day eighty-two head was dip bed. Much interest is being manifest ed in the dipping and much benefit is derived from it. About twenty-five farmers are interested in the vat
 T. w. Mast and family left for an ex- tended visit in the north to be gone all summer.
 The families of U. c. Hogrege, Elm met Franklin and T. w. Mast spent Sunday at Hawkins Spring on Little River.
 MT. Seymour and family spent Sun- day with Mir. Straight. II. C. Hogrefe and family and C.E Gauldin and wife spent Sunday with J. M. Young.
 4 very interesting meeting was helG at the school house Wednesday night | N(r. Saunders and MT. Jernigan, who have charge of the boys club work ill the state, and County Agent Tyson made instructive addresses.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
ARDEN NEWS.

Arden. May 9.-(Special) 1.-The Lit tie River County Singing Convention meets the 18th and 4th at Arden. Everyone invited to attend.
 Mrs. Wm Dye and Mrs. w. J. Perry are visiting in Foreman today.
 Chas. Burden of Richmond was here Sunday.
 Will Davis and Miss Jamie Lewis were here from Richmond Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Bagby returned from Pine Bluff Sunday, where she had gone to be in the musical contest
 Dr. A. M. Nixon is in Texarkana. Henry Brown has been very sick. but is now recovering.
 Charlie Brown left Thursday for Joplin. Mo.
 c. N Bradshaw was in Ashdown Saturday.
 Rev. Sullivan of Ashdown preached here Sunday.
 Fl. c. Hodges was in Ashdown Sat Furday.
 Dr. Phillips made professional call l.ere Sunday.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
m adeouate reinforcement,

an adequate reinforcement,
 With the badly wounded and the dead disposed of Sergeant Smith and his men joined in the fighting aga.n and about 4 o'clock, as dawn began the Mexicans retreated and disappear ed. .".
 The bandits rode east until they came to Glenn Springs. They footed a general store and killed the 10-year- old son of o. G. Compton. Then they proceeded to Bauquillas, few miles north of the Rio Grande, where they seized supplies and forage and rode on again.
 Their next stop was Deemers, There according to reports received in Eli Paso, they despoiled the general store of John Deemers and crossed back into Mexico, taking with them Deem- CTS and Louis Coy, a man in his em- ploy.
 It is believed that Deemers and Coy raust have teen killed after being talk en to tie Mexican side of the Rio Gran0e.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
JUDGE HOLMAN
 PASSES AWAY
We'll Known Citizen Died Monday Af- terpaeR in This City ill His
 Eighty-first Year.

Judge Joseph Holman, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this section, passed away. at the family residence in this city Monday even ing at S:3O o'clock at the advanced -7age of S1 years The funeral was con- ,ducted from the residence of Judge J. T. Bowling Tuesday afternoon at 5:3o, Rev J. E. Brown, pastor of the Bap- list church, having charge of the reli- e;ous service. The burial service was conducted with the rites and honors of Royal Arch Masonry of which order he was member or many years standing large concourse of friends followed the body to its last resting place.
 The pail bearers were: Chas. H. Park, Judge Lon T. Jones, Geo. K. l.. Martin. The honorary all bear CTS were: Capt D. B. Coulter, Judge J. s. Steel A. B. Phillips, L, Price, Overton Harris, J. U. Johnston.
 J complete paralysis on the left side iu September, 1913, and since that time he has been confined to his room except at such times as he was given outings in his chair Two weeks ago he began gradually to sink. and his ueath Monday evening was peaceful.
 Judge Holman was born January 2S
 B36. in Garland county. Arkansas. He married Martha J. Wright sS years ago. who still survives him and is 84 years of age. He is survived by three sons: T. B. Holman, of Ashdown; E. o. Holman of Ontario, Cal, c. ". Hol- man of Lockesburg: thre daughters: Mrs. J. T. Bowling of this city; Mrs. G. D. Chewning of near this place, and Miss Florence Holman of this city.
 Judge Holman serveu throughou; the Civil War as confederate soldier He sent the greater part of his active life in Sevier county, where he was honored for eight years as county judge and for four years as represen- tative He served his county we'll and faithfully. He was deacon of the Baptist church, and took an active part in all religious work. He lived a life of usefulness crowned with the nobility of d great character.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10

A large panther was seen near Lod Pike county recently.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
C. \. Program.

G. X. program for May 12 Leader-IOla Turner.
 Song
 Scripture, Luke 6-Edith. Prayer.
 Africa-Hilda Majors.
 Song-Mary Freeman. y Central China-Thelma Lott. Interior China-Dixie Cummins. North China-Jessie Mae Cummins. Music-Iola Turner.
 South China-Jossie Lee Faulkner. MeAico-Edith Collins.
 The G. As. will meet Friday, May F at o'clock with Hazel Perkins. This program will be found in April mum Der of Royal Service.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
NEGRO SUSPECT IS KILLED
Tcxarkana Officers Shot Black When
 He Resists Arrest.

Texarkana, May 7.-Robert Wheat ley, negro, was shot and instantly killed here today by police officers who attempted to arrest him as a suspect in the wounding of Policemtn Jay last night Burchard was not serious ly wounded
The Little River news., 1916-05-10

The arrest of man who was cash ing forged strawberry tickets has call ed attention to the possibility of crooks working in the strawDerry- raising sections during the season. The tickets are issued to picKers and are often cashed by merchants.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
IDABEL VOTES BONDS
Bonds Voted for Improvement of the
 Water Works System.

Idabel, May 6.-The bond election held in this city Wednesday resulted in a victory for the bonds, by good majority the vote being 1O5 for bonds and 28 against
 This bond is fer $7,0O0 and the mon ey is to be used to improve the city water system.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10

A young man living near Rogers stole a pair of trousers from Rogers store recently. The theft was discov- cred short time after it was commit ted. and clerk followed the tnieI. Overtaking him on the road he took the trousers from him, then began to negotiate for sale The man who stole the trousers decided to buy them and a sale was made
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
HERE AND THERE IN ARKANSAS

Indications for bumper apple crop in Benton county were never better. Orchardists say they will be compell- ed to pick at least one-third Oi the fruit in order to save the trees from breaking should wind or hailstorms come.
The Little River news., 1916-05-10
GILLIAN COUPLE WE'D HERE

Albert Morphew and Miss Jimmie Sheffield, both of Gillham, Sevier coun- ty, were married here Saturday at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. F. P Doak
The Little River news., 1916-05-10

More than 100 dead birds were found in ,he square at Monticello one morn ing recently The birds were or many sizes and various colors and were not common to this state. It is believed they were electrocuted by alighting on wet wires during a shower.
Evening star., 1916-02-06
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Sarah b. Wallace. 6S years. 7l3 Sth
street northeast.
James II. Slee, 80 years. 4lo Eas,
Capitol street.
Elizab beth Ahern, 6S years, $40 Irving
street northwest
Joseph F. Deutchman. 26 years, Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane
William +. Simmons, 81 years, II and
Sd streets northeast.
Michael Mccarthy, 73 years, L. S. Sol
diers Home. ID. c.
Margaret F.. Hallig, so years, PIE
Sherman avenue northwest.
Hamilton woodward, 40 years, 515
9Th street northwest
Mihran kalpa, SO years. 1874 Corco-
ran street northwest
Josephine Beverly, 3S years, 1927
Clicks alley northwest
Eliza Spriggs, 26 years, tuberculosis
Hospital.
Carolina Grimes. so years, Washing
ton Asylum Hospital.
Della NJ. Garrett, 29 years. 1915 Riggs
street northwest
Samuel A. Brown, 50 years, 431 Sth
street southwest.
Sadie Straight, so years, o-o3 Rock
court northwest
Albert Miller, So years, 63 Dix street
northeast.
Sarah A. Jackson, II years, 913 G
street southwest.
Ida Newman, 40 years, Freedmen's s
Hospital.
Evening star., 1916-02-06
DIED

AHEARN. On saturday. February S.
1916, at s:45 am. at her residence.
S29 Irving street northwest. ELIZA
BETH VIRGINIA (nee Adams).
Requiem mass February . at am.
Shrine of the Sacred Heart. Inter-
ment in Bonnie Brae cemetery. Balti-
more. Md. Baltimore papers please
copy).
BURKE, On February 4. 1915. Mrs.
KATHERINE BURKE. the beloved
mother of Patrick Burke and the late
Michael Burke
Funeral from her late residence. 1853
Newton street, Brookland. II. c. Mon
day morning, February 4. 3 o'clock:
thence to ST. Anthony's Church. In
terment at Mount Olivet cemetery. s"
FiNN-HALLIG. On Thursday, Febru-
AIRY ). 1915. at : pm. at the residence
OF her daughter. Mrs. Nellie NJ. Du-
Mest Snesne; l. ;,5 Shsrman err avenae north
funeral from the above residence Mon
day; February !. at am. thence to
I ST PauIs Church. where mass will he
sad at $3.50. lnterment at Mount
OLyet cemetery. &c
JOHNSON. On Wednesday. February
=. 1916. at Washington Asylum Hos
pital. CHARLES JOHNSON. native of
Body at city morgue. II not called for
such remains will be disposed of in
accordance with law.
KNOCKEY. ON Friday. February 4.
1915. at 9:45 pm. at his residence
ilp- .th street northeast. CHARLES
a. beloved husband of Catharine A
knockey tnee Ward)
Funeral from his late residence. Tues
day, February s. at 9 am. thence to
the Church Of the Holy Name where
requiem nigh mass will be sung for
the reDose of his soul. Relatives and
friends invited to attend. Baltimore
papers please copy)
Evening star., 1916-02-06
Births Reported.

The following births have been re.
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Clarence r. and Margaret Winemil.
Ter. boy. ---
Angelo and Josephine Scarpullo, boy
oscar B. and Doris Pigg. girl.
Dion X. and Dorothy B. Kerr, boy.
John V. and Annie NJ. Jenkins, boy
William J. and Mamie c. Duckett
boy.
Philip and Grace Capone, girl.
Ernest and Frances Catucci, boy.
Aubrey and Erma Combs, girl.
Francis c. and Frances C. Connick
boy.
Frank and Filomena Boccabella. boy
Lawrence and Agatha Bruno, boy.
Francis F. and Louisa G. Allen, boy.
Moses and Mamie Woodson, girl.
William and Elizabeth Washington,
girl.
Edward II. and Irene Ross, boy.
Dudley J. and Lillian Proctor. girl.
William ]. and Sarah Proctor, girl.
James and Bessie Nelson. boy.
HeZekiah and Blanche johnson, boy.
Frank and Sarah Frazier, boy.
James C. and Verney Chilus, boy.
Clarence and Ella Chappelle. girl.
Evening star., 1916-02-06
Neighborhood House kindergarten.

A bridge party followed by tea ant
dancing is to be given Tuesday at the
New Willard Hotel for the benefit OF
Neighborhood House Kindergarten. The
bridge is to be from 2:30 to o'clocl
and the dancing from to Z o'clock
The committee on arrangements COM
prses Miss Agnes Hart Wilson, Mrs
James NJ. Thomson and Mrs. William S
Corby. An exhibition and sale of arti-
cles made IN the industrial department
of Neighborhood House will be one OF
the features.
The patronesses are Mrs. Champ Clark
Mrs. Christian Hemmick. Mrs. John j
White Mrs. John c. Fremont. Mrs
Charles J. Bell. Mrs. John W. Thompson
Mrs. James NJ. Thomson. Mrs. Logan
Waller Page. Miss Sophie Siebert, Mrs
Meeker, Mrs. Cuno H. Rudolph. Mrs
ellison Gardner. Mrs. Walter Tuckerman
Miss Ellen Ninton. Miss Frances Noyes
and Miss Beatrice Glover.
Evening star., 1916-02-06
Sales of Vessels Announced.

Recent sales of vessel property, in
cluding big dredging machine, were
recorded in the custom house at Balti-
more in the past week as follows:
Barge Triton, 2S1 tons. from L. c.
Shepherd to r. Duke Wathen. $1,000.
Sloop Eleanor, six tons, from Charles
NJ. Tarr to John Elbert Gibson. $50.
Dredge Francis Lee Stewart, 3S1 tons,
from Ellicott Machine Corporation to
H. :. kirbaugh, Inc, s..
Sidewheel steamer Tivoli (hulD, 500
tons. from Baltimore, Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railway Company to Boston
Iron and Metal Company, IS; same
steamer from Boston Iron and Metal
Company to Charles A. Jording, IS.
Evening star., 1916-02-06
Names of Barges to Be Changed.

Under permission granted by the bu-
reau of navigation, Department of
Commerce, changes will be made in the
names of number of barges in the
fleet of the Eastern Transportation
Company. employed in barge traffic on
Chesapeake bay and its tributaries. as
we'll as along the coast. Barge Will
liam l.. Donohue, of 652 tons. is to be-
come the Sweetser Linthicum; the
Margaret Donohue, of 655 tons. to be
known as E. r. Haggett, and the John
T. Donohue. of 500 tons, will be re-
christened r. w. Macdonald. These
vessels are well known on the Potomac
and at this city.
Evening star., 1916-02-06
Realize Scope of Work.

Miss Mabel Boardman. the Fed Cross
executive, was at the campaign heao'
quarters with her mother, Mrs. William
j: Boardman, yesterday afternoon
believe" she said, that we VIII eet
5000 members in Washington. ma
that the people never realized the scope
of the Red Cross activities, ana now
much each individual citizen can ASSIST
in that great humanitarian work AS
they are coming to see their opportuh :
ity for service through the eXhlolt ana
lectures by surgeons of the War and
Navy Departments and Red cross
officials in active service they are
registering as members.
with 5000 enrolled in Washington
it will be great incentive for tfe rest
of the country. This membership cam J.
paign is spreading all over the United
States, and in all the larger cities IL Is
very successful.
Former President Taft is coming TO
Washington Friday. and Will visit the
exhibit The Red Cross work always
had an especial appeal for Mr. Iaft,
and he encouraged it in every way:
While here he will attend meeting OF
the executive committee, of the Red
Cross, and deliver a lecture before the
National Geographic Society,"
Evening star., 1916-02-06

have been enrolled, which, with 1000
previously, on record. makes half of the
total already on the Red Cross books.
The exhibit at the membership cam
paign headquarters. 18th and F streets.
is to be kept open until Friday noon,
and as interest in the work grows each
day the officials feel hopeful that the
desired 5000 will be enrolled.
AS the totals given include returns
from only two of the federal depart
ments, and as active committees are at
work in all of the churches, citizens
associations. fraternal organizations
and elsewhere, the prospects are that
the enrolment will be doubled in the
next five days