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The Little River news., 1916-12-16
20 PERISH IN KANSAS COAL MINE
Combination Explosion of Gas and
 Powder Cause of Tragedy.

Pittsburg, Kas, Dec. 13.-TWenty miners were killed and seven injured in an explosion late today in the Reedy and Ryan coal mine at Stone City, 15 miles southwest of here. The injured men will recover, it is be- lieved.
 A combination gas and powder eX- plosion is said to have caused the dis aster, but state mine experts have not been able to penetrate the mine to make a thorough examination.
 With one exception the less of life today was the greatest in the history of Kansas coal mining. Forty men were killed in 1889 in an explosion in a mine at Frontenac.
 The killed and injured were work ing in the south part of the mine while 33 men weere busy in the north drifts A driver heard rumbling noise followed shortly by smoke which began to pour out of the south en- trance. The alarm was given and the miners in the north drift escaped.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
TO INVESTIGATE POLICE
VeXarkana Council to Ascertain Wheth-
 CT Officers COnfiscated Turkeys.

TeXarkana, Dec 13.-For a week or more there has been discuss. on on the streets concerning a rumor that three of the police officers of the Arkansas side had "Wrongfully taken and ap- propriated to their own use three tur- keys,' which was alleged, had left a local poultry dealers shop in man ner declared to be somewhat "irregu- lar.' The birds were said to have been taken two or three days before Thanksgiving.
 The officers say that the only foun- dation for the story was that the act ing manager of the poultry establish ment had given each of them a turkey as present.
 At last nights meeting of the City Council Chief of Police John Strange asked that the matter be investigated and it was ordered that the investiga- ton be made a special order of busi- ness at meeting of the council Friday night. Patrolmen R. s. Starnge, Virgil Grigson and Walter E. Crowell are the officers involved.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
SEN. KIRBY ON 6 COMMITTEES
Two Are of First Rank, and in One
 He Succeeds Late Sen. Clarke.

Washington, Dee. 12.-Senator Will liam r. Kirby was today selected by the Senate as chairman of the Com- mittee on Expenditures in the Depart ment of Agriculture to fill the vacan- cy caused by the resignation of Sen ator Morris Sheppard of Texas In addition the new senator was assigned to the Committee on Commerce and Military Affairs to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Clarke These are committee of first rank and Geal with many matters of direct interest to Arkansas. The first named has charge of river and harbor legis- lation and the second with reference to the administration and direction of river improvement as we'll as with state militia matters.
 Other committee assignments of the senator were to those on Patents, In teroceanic Canals. Civil Service and Retrenchment and Disposition of Use> less Papers in the Executive Depart ment, in which he succeeds Senator Taggart in Indiana
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
ONLY X FEW MORE DAYS
 TO HELP. GOODFELLOWS

Mir. Goodfellow. are you on the job? Have you learned of any children in or about Ashdown that you have reason to believe will find empty stockings on Christmas morning-unless you get busy? Would you like to be one of those present when these same k!ddjes arise Christmas morning and rush to their stockings to find them hang ing empty. forgotten by Santa Claus? Sure you would not. Christmas is just a little more than a week away Time to get busy. Santa Claus has always had some helpers in this town. He will this time unless we forget and think the other fellow will do it any way. You are the other fellow, ana it's up to you.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
OFFER MAY PRO-
 DUCE PROPOSALS
British Consider Presentation of terms Acceptable to Allies; English Generall Spurn Proposition
 the German Chancellor.

London, Dec. 13.-The indications are that the governments of the en- tente allies do not intend to act hastily in making joint response to the peace proposals of the central powers. It is said in well-informed quarters that while each of the allied governments might indicate it's general attitude, consultation among the allies under the treaty binding them to such action probably would require two or three weeks.
 Premier Lloyd-Georgo will refer to the speech of the German chancellor when he makes his statement in the House of Commons next Tuesday, The vote of credit will be moved tomorrow by Andrew Bonar Law, whose remarks will deal solely With financial matters.
 Although there is little confidence in London that any result will come from the peace proposal, and the opinion prevails that the time is not oppor- tune even to discuss terms, there is an undercurrent of feeling that some thing would be gained by telling the world of the objects of the belligerents.
 May Get Some Consideration.
 If the press which supports the ad- m;nistration correctly interprets offi- cial opinion little time will be taken up by consideration of the move of Germany and her allies, although the moderate opinion Of the country does not favor too nasty rejection. It Is be- lieved the German people, once ac- Guainted with the objects of the en- ten e, might be more inclined toward peace and that for that reason, 1t for lies should be made known to Jae cen tral powers.
 The possibility that President Will son will make some suggestions when forwarding the offer also is discussed. It is intimated that he might at least express willingness to convey the t powers.
 It is reported here that Emperor Will liam is about to announce the grant ing of a parliamentary form of govern ment to Germany.
 Wants Germany Crushed.
 Among statements regarding the peace overtures by the central powers given cut today was one from Sir Gil bert Parker, which said in part:
 Does any reasonable minded Ger man think that France, Russia, Italy, England, and above all, Belgium, Ru- mania, Serbia and Montenegro would agree to a peace which does not in clude the restoration with due rcmpeii- sation of these small kingdoms as they were before the war? Does anyone suppose that we in this country, who went into the war bitterly resenting the niitarism threatening the very foundations of civilization would as sent to a peace, which would leave Germany's military powers unbroken:
 This is not the time for Germany 70 talk peace unless she merely wants to create in neutrals, like the United States. the impression that she, in humanitarian spirit, desires to end the war, and that it is only incorrigible. rapacious England and her allies that prevent it..
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
CLUB WOMAN HERE
Official of State Federation Women
 Clubs Spoke Here.

State Field Agent for the Federation of Women's Clubs, was in the city yes terday, the guest of the Ashdown Inn provement Club. She addressed the club members and visitors at the Bap- tist church.
 Mesdames F. D. and M. D. Natter son of Foreman ware among the out of town visitors.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
HURT TRAMPS FEELI1GS
Sen of Rest Got Mad When Offered
 Work: Fight Followed.

Prescott. Dec. 12.-When Dr. A. S.. breakfast this morning upon condition that he do little work, the tramp be- came indignant and refused to leave the yard when ordered to by the doc tor. When the doctor sought to remove his visitor a fight ensued Recieving the worst of the battle, the tramp fled, cursing the doctor and all others who expect tramp to work for his board.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
VISITED LONDON
Albert Bishop Was Here Wednesday on
 FurloM from |. <. Navy.

S. B. Bishop and son, Albert, were here Wednesday night enroute to Ida bel Okla. for visit to relatives. Al bert Bishop is on an extended furlow as a Marine, as he recently re-enlisted, after previous service in the navy of years Just before reentering the navy this summer he was in London. England He thinks Germany will finally be crushed in the European conflict. He thinks Russia alone can whip Germany. when she gets her men equipped
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
WILL OPEN GARAGE
Will 0pen Garage in the Green Bnild-
 ing in Near FutuIe.

A new garage will be opened for business shortly. The building in the Green block, recently vacated by M. c, Johnson has been leased for the pur- pose. The business will be operated by Oscar Hampton and Luther Aubrey both of this city. The Little River Motor Company will also use the same place for sales room Tor their automobiles.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
HELD UNDER MANN ACT
Hempstead County Man Held on White
 Slave Charge at TeXarkana.

,Texarkana, Dec. 13.-Lawson Smith. a young white man, was arrested and brought here yesterdy from Center vile, in Hampstead county, on a fed eral warrant, charging him with vio- lating the Mann white slave act. It was alleged that he transported Bell Sanders, a white woman, on interstate railways for immoral purposes. After hearing before Commissioner Hud- speth he was held to the federal grand jury in bond of $1,000, which he fur nished today and was released
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
APPROPRIATION FOR ROADS

TeXarkana, Dec. 13.-Pursuant to a call by County Judge Nolan, the jus tices of Miller county this morning convened in extra session as a levying court and made levy of ; mills on all assessed property in the county for road purposes.
 The extra session of court was made necessary by the failure and refusal of the court to make the appropriation at it's regular meeting in November.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
BIG THINGS F()IA
 LAWMAKERS
Many Big Things to be Put Before tie LaW-MakerS in the CeEeral As- semby; Good Roads VIII Be
 One of Biggest Questions.

Special to the News:
 Little Rock, Dec 14.-NoW that all interests are considering legislative programs for the approaching session of the General Assembly, attention is being given to some of the big things that will be before the lawmakers.
 One of the big questions will un- doubtedly be that of good roads, and new federal aid law. The question has
 passed beyond the stage where it is purely academic, and something to be talked on resoluted about in state con-
 ventions. It has become intensely practical. Long years of education are bearing friut in an enlightened
 public opinion, as evidenced by the al mos. universal voting of the three-mill tax, and the support given to Amend Although the amendment was defeated thousands more voted for than against it. and it was defeated only by the ap- athy of few voters and the peculiar ity of the constitution which is one oi the stronges arguments in favor of 9 ! new one.
 But in the states rela ion toward federal aid, some new quotations came up involving large sums of money, that will require careful consideration State Highway Commissioner w. B. Owen and State Highway Engineer Hugh Carter have been in conference with representatives of the federal board, and believe @ plan has been worked out that will be effective, and will not call any increases in the tax atiOD.
 During the next three years, Ark ansas' allotment from the federal fund $ $49S GOO, but the state must provide 2n equal amount The proceeds from the throe-mill tax in the various coun- ties cannot ba counted as a part of this fund. The first year the amount is $83 900, but this expires July 1, 1917. The second year the amount is $166,- 000, and the third year $249 900.
 Mr. Owen has calculated that the tax derived from automobiles will meet the requirements of the federal aid and support the office of the Com, missioner. There are now in the state nearly 16,OOO automobiles, and in, crease 100 per cent in one year. Next year MT. Owen estimates that there will be 25 ,000 cars in the state, yield ing a revenue of $250000, half of which goes to the county wherein the cars are owned, and the other half to the state department of roads and highways There is now a surplus Of $SS, 1000 in the fund, and under present cond tions this will increase rapidly.
 When these conditions are brought to the attention of the lawmakers, as Mir. Owens proposes to do in his bien- nial report. it is believed they will fall ito line, and appropriate the automo-
 bile tax for this purpose.
 Thus win federal aid supplementing the state and county funds and the adoption later on of the principle in volved in Amendment No. IA, good roads will become an accomplished fact in Arkansas
The Little River news., 1916-12-16

FON SALE-2 horse buggy and har-
 ness, in good shape. Will sell cheap or trade for corn.-John Gill. 7-8t
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
DiSPLEASED WITH WILSON
German Paper Rescnts His Action in
 Deportation Controversy. @

Amsterdam, Dec 13,-The Koelnis- che kollls Zeitung publishes sharp attack cn President Wilson in connec- ton With the representations to Ger many regarding the Belgian deportat- ions. The newspaper considers his ac- ton incorrect, and says:
 We contest the right of the presi- dent of the United States to act as moralist with regard to the acts of bel ligerents."
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
U-B0AT'S LONG, CRUISE
Submarine at Sea b Days Without
 Receiving Outside Aid.

Berlin, Dec. 13.-A record achieve ment is chronicled of a German sub marine which has returned to it's base after 5 days at sea without entering or receiving outside assistance. The weather was generally bad.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
MOVE TO MAIN STREET
NJ. (. Johnson Now Opened for Busi-
 ness on Main Street.

M c. Johnson now is comfortably located in the Sims Grocery old stand on Main street, having moved his stock of gents furnishings, from Front street.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-01-21

that way" the captain earnestly as
sured him, I'm with you. You'll save
US police a lot o. trouble"
The next afternoon Heffernan hand
ed Hazard two closely typewriter
sheets; they were the records of Da-
vid Bardeene and George Destin.
Terse and Unconditional in their phrase
ology, they were nevertheless revela-
tions-Bardeene's of deliberately
chosen life Of gross sensualism upon
which, fortunately, this chronicle need
touch only in a cursory way; while
George Destin's was commonplace
save for one circumstance which will
be brought out presently.
The name OF Maxwell Howe was so
frequently linked with Bardeene's
that they may be said to have been
partners in a systematic career of evil
There were descriptions of Eleusinian
revels in apartments which the volup-
tuous imagination Of Howe had trans
formed into bowers of rich and ele-
CANT luxury, and in connection with
these appeared the name of-Idabelle
Valette.
Idabelle Valette, the record showed,
was twenty; she had lived with her
widowed mother at a given address
in Harlem and had worked at one of
the larger downtown department
stores until January. 1918. Thence
forward her name was SO closely as
ISOLATED with Bardeene's and Howe's
that the appended details of her fate
were mere redundancy.
The significant details of George
Destin's record was that for two years
he had kept company" with Idabelle
Valette, and it was generally believed
by their acquaintance that they were
engaged to be married.
The perusai of these two sheets had
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-01-21

when one of the roughs seized Helen
to hurl her away from the door sew
eral Of the spectators awakened, and
in moment that individual was re-
ceiving the toughest handling of his
life
Then the cab gli6ed away and the
thugs tried to lose themselves in the
crowd. All succeeded save one. The
instant that Hazards right arm was
free he was upon the fellow at his left
and>bore him to the walk in a flash.
The man lay face downward, and Haz-
ard twisted his right arm back until
he cried out with pain.
Helen, her fine gray eyes shining
and her face glowing with excitement,
stood watching. To her Hazard said
quietly:
"Get an officer; I think can use
this chap"
But just then a bluecoat forced his
way through the crowd. Explanations
were quickly made, the thug was led
away to the nearest patrol box, Haz-
ard and Helen hurried into another
taxi. and the episode was over.
At police headquarters, some time
later, after Hazard had seen Helen
safely to her hotel, the detective was
afforded an insight into New York po-
lice conditions where protected inter-
ests are involved. The captain OF po-
lice was anxious to conciliate a man
of Felix, Hazards reputation and
standing, he knew he could not de-
ceive him, and he also knew that any
true confession from the captured
thug would lead him back to dead
wall of helplessness.
There's no chance of getting to the
man higher up through this guy"
averred the captain; ''at best we can
only lay our hands upon some ward
man who perhaps got his orders from
the swell who sat next to you at the
show tonight or at the next table to
you at the Broadway restaurant where
you dined, and by the time we'd
worked our way to him-if we could
we'd be in hot water up to our necks.
We can do you no good, but can get
ourselves in bad"
Hazard understood and took the
matter philosophically. Let the fell
low CO." he said; 81 dare say can
take care of myself. Next time,
though" he warned, It'll be more
watchfuI-I'm pretty handy with a
gum"
IF you can get any O. them guys
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-01-21

and that a mans life In New York
could be purchased for trifing sum
of money; the notorious gunner were
not myth-murder was their trade.
But who, he wondered, could be so
eager to dissuade him from clearing
up the mystery?
On his way back to the Sutherland
Office he pondered this question deep
ly, but could find no satisfactory an
swer.
Heffernan promised to obtain com
plete records of both Bardeene and
Destin by the next afternoon, and eau
toned his associate from the western
city to be constantly on his guard.
Those typewriter threats have an
ugly look to me-" he added, "and II
the author of them is as INSCRIPTIONS
as the circumstances seem to indicate
he will make no bones about having
you fixed"
But this aspect of the affair did not
in the least abate Felix Hazards en-
joyment of a popular Broadway must
cal revue and supper later on at one
of the more subdued of that streets
garish lobster palaces; for Helen Ber-
tel was with him and all business
troubles and worries were for the
time being laid aside.
1t was not until he and Heler4
emerged upon the sidewalk that the
typewriter threats were brought fol-
chilly to mind. He guided Helen
through the throng of pedestrians t.
the curb, where the starter already
had summoned taxi.
And here Hazard abruptly halted:
the conveyance was not the same one
they had used earlier in the evening.
not the one in which they had come
to the restaurant from the theater anA
whose driver he had instructed to
wait.
He had no more than paused in his
progress toward the vehicle when
there came sudden surging among
the pedestrians surrounding him. The
cab door flew open and at the sans
instant he was seized by powerful
hands and roughly hustled toward it.
Helen was separated from him, and
at once he lost sight of her. AS usual,
when such events are precipitated.
not policeman was in sight.
Now those who have followed this
series will recall that Miss Berte1 was
an active, athletic girl and a coura-
geous one into the bargain. Moreover
she was quick-witted and prompt to
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-01-21

act, else she could not have held the
position Of trust and confidence she
did with the Sutherlands. Although
forcibly separated from her escort,
she instantly OWNED what was hap
pening, and swift survey of the scene
gave her all the details of the strata
gem by which at least seven men were
trying to kidnap Hazard. Each of his
arms was grasped by man and a
third was lifting and pushing the de-
tective from behind. Hazard was help
less, and regardless of the brightly
lighted and crowded street the plot
would have succeeded by its very
holiness and audacity-had it not
been for Helen Bertel.
She also observed that four other
husky individuals were plunging this
way and that among the crowd, hurl-
ing the nearest ones away from the
immediate vicinity and keeping the
space about the cab door clear.
Helen pressed forward, cautiously
alert A huge, evil-visaged man lunged
violently directly at her-and next In
slant he went sprawling to the walk
She had neatly tripped him. Then
rushing to the cab door, she slammed
it shut and crouched against it with
all her strength, for she knew not
what might come through the open
window.
The plot depended for its success up
on the rapidity with which it could be
accomplished. without check or him
drance Hazard might have been bun
died into the cab and the cab speeding
away all within the space Of a few
seconds. But Helen's unforeseen OPP
position provided the brief delay ne
cessary to Illustrate the maneuver.
The men holding Hazard became
panic-stricken and released him, and
The Glasgow courier., 1916-10-20
NORTH BENCH

Bill Curry and John Gilchrist stack
ed fax Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pierson made
trip to Glasgow alst Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Lamb were shop
ping in town one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gilchrist and
Bill Curry autoed to Glasgow Satur-
day afternoon.
Ford Miles threshed beans one day
this week. He didn't seem to like
the job very we'll.
The Lange & Burger threshing ma
chine finished up in this vicinity Fri
day and pulled home that afternoon.
C. A. Collins hasn't his spuds all
dug yet Better hurry up Charley
for winter may come on US all too
soon.
Fall plowing is in full blast now
and it is hope dthe weather man will
give us three or four weeks Of nice
weather, yet.
Frank Christianson seems to have
the banner around here for raising
navy beans this year. He has twelve
bushels all threshed out. With bears
at the present price he will lose moth
ing from his experience in beans this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Richardson and
J. NJ. Richardson attended the funeral
of Mr.. Pontius. who died at his home
The Glasgow courier., 1916-10-20
BARR ITEMS

MIR. Stiley returned from Dakota
Friday.
Mrs. VIM. Arndt is quite sick in
Iiinsl ale this week.
Mrs. Keifer spent the fore part of
the week in Hinsdslc
Miss Anna Hat,on spent Sunday
night with Ferr ie lludspeth.
knute Rowe, WAS assisting, Harry
Fockley with :'ay hauling the past
week.
The chicken pie supper and prohi-
bition talk by Rev. Wilkinson was
we'll attended.
The Albert Tinney family motored
up north Sunday, out sight seeing
along Rock Creek.
Miss Gesaman entertained Mrs.
Erlewine, Miss Ola Hudspeth and Mr..
Holt at dinner Sunday.
Several herds Of sheep ha,e been
cleaning up thu country Will, pass
ing Trough on tn r way up north.
Miss Helen Gesamsn ii and pupils will
give social and program Halloween
eve1..ng at the Go-o,,erative Hall. Ev-
eryona is cordiai;v il rvited.
1t is reported Miss Esther Mogan
and Chas Eberscld were married in
Glasgow last week. They LETT i'm
n1eciately for Minneapolis ami other
places in the east for a short wedding
tr;p.
The Ladies' Art Club entertained a
number Of friends at Albert john
sons Sunday. About twelve dollars
were cleared from the lunch. The
, proceeds will go towards a new organ
for the North School, The next meet
ing will be held at Mrs. L. L. Hickok' s
aweek from next Sunday. Everyone
is cordially invited
The Glasgow courier., 1916-10-20

ing in the upper Roanwood Valley.
Mosen Bros. are cleaning up this end
of the valley. They report fairly
good yields of fax and oats. Wheat
does not turn out we'll.
Miss Roberts and the older scholars
had a "scrubbing bee' at the Kirk
school house Friday afternoon. Re-
suit: Two broken maps, broom
worn out, l clean floor and the river
in Arnold's pasture partly dried up.
Mrs. Sandvig and party, visiting the
school Monday, soys that it does not
pay to make improvements.
Pumpkin 'Husker.