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The Little River news., 1916-03-18
OUACHITA COLLEGE LAB. BURNS
Girls Dormitory Damaged, but Not
 Destr0yed-Much Damage.
NUMBER 3s

Philadelphia, March 15.-Fire at l o'clock this afternoon destroyed the chemical labratory of Ouachita Col lege, seriously damaged the young women's dormitory and menaced the main administration building. The high north wind made fire fighting ex- tremely difficult. The damage is estl- mated at between $5,OOO and $S,o0O, largely covered by insurance.
 All the equipment and specimens in the science building were destroyed. The building was a frame structure. Also a museum on the second noor. containing animal freaks and stuffed figures of birds, etc, valued at $1,000 burned. Part of the science library was saved. Combustion of chemicals and a rapid spread of the flames all over the structure forced the students tc keep back, and the high wind caus- cd the flames to leap nearly 100 feet. setting fire to the kitchen, dining room and up stairs bedrooms in the rear of the girls main dormitory Hard fight ing by the firemen. who were afford cd with good water pressure, saved this building from destruction. Part of the kitchen was burned and much furniture and dishes demolished.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
BOARD ELECTS
 TWO HOLINESS
AShdOwn School Board Likes the Holmes; Prof. INV. Holmes Was
 Elected as New Principal.

At a recent meeting of the Ash down School Board, Prof. D. P. Holm es who has been superintendent of tlla public schools of Ashdown, for the past two years, was reelected for another year. Prof. Holmes has made a strong superintendent and the pao- pie of Ashdown are we'll pleased with his record.
 At the same meeting of the board. Pref. 1. w. Holmes of Wilton was elected principal of the high school to take the place of Prof. Irving Bal who several days ago notified tn board that he would not be an appl
 cant for the position agaln Prof aH
 Mrs. Ball do not know just where th.
 will be or just what they will do nes IFear. They have done good wor here and leave Ashdown with man, friends. Prof. I. w. Holmes is we'll know, to the people of Ashdown and of tn county. For the past two years, h. has been at the head of the publi
 school at Wilton, and was princip:
 of the Horatio and Richmond school I for several years. and is known as o,' ,, of the most efficient and successff l teachers in the county.
 Ashdown is to be congratulated c having one of the finest schools built, l ings in the state and two of the be-. ! school men of the state already en
 ployed to guide the school next yea; Both men have accepted and we pre- dict brighter future for Ashdow- as school town. The remainder of the teaching fore have not yet been elected for ne2' year.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
MEXICO MUST BE GOOD
:. $. Should Remain Until Peace Is
 Permanent Says Gov. Williams.

Hot Springs, March 15.-"When the flag goes over the Mexican line it will never come back until there are defi- mite and positive assurances that per- manent peace and order have been es- tablisheG" said Governor Robert l.. Williams of Oklahoma, today. Govern or Williams is at the Arlington. He has just been through the experience of busy session of the state legisla- ture, and he came to Hot Springs to take little rest from his executive duties.
 The Oklahoma executive will remain in Hot Springs for two or three weeks. He likes the baths and the outing, is fond of the walks over the mountains, and finds much genial companionship among the notables from other states who rub elbows about the corridors of the hotels here.
 Governor Williams has been elect ed to more offices than any man in Oklahoma. He has served as national member of the consti- tional convention, chief and associate justice. and now is serving a four-year tenure as governor, which, under the can not be given him again. as no man can succeed himself n that office.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
MANY HEARERS; FEW CONVERTS
Joint Debate Attended by Partisans
 Whose Loyalty Remains Same.

Little Rock, March 15.-Those who have said that interest in the present gubernational campaign is not as keen as in former ones were forced to ad- init yesterday that politics is at last an absorbing topic in Little Rock. The throng which packed the municipal auditorium to hear Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges and Dr. c. H. Brough debate was one of the largest that ever attended any political gathering in the state, according to politicians.
 It was estimated that as many were turned away as gained admittance and that had the building been larger at least 5000 would have been present. Hundreds of those who attended came from different parts of the state, es- pecially to to hear the debate. It was estimated that 1000 from outside Lit tie Rock attended.
 The debate was the chief topic of discussion yesterday On the streets, tn the streets, cars, hotels, restaurants and everywhere else discussions were heard as to the merits of the debaters and of their opponent, Judge l.. c. Smith. It was the general view of politicians that few votes were chang ed by the debate, because the crowd was composed largely of strong sym pathizers of one candidate or the other. r.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
GERMANY ASSISTING vILLAs
Government Takes Additional Pre-.
 cautions to Keep Ammunition Out.

Washington, March 15.-While Unit ed States officials refuse to discuss re- ports that friends of the German gov ernment are planning to furnish Fran cisco Villa with ammunition, orders have been sent to collectors of cus- toms at United States seaports and along the Mexican border to hold mp all shipments of arms. ammunitions or explosives consigned to Mexico. ex- cept those clearly established to be in- tended for the Carranza government
 There is reason to believe that ofii- cials place some credence in the re- port. It is known that the Treasury Department has received information that large consignment of explosives intended for the Villa forces is soon to be sent south.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
SUSPECT SHIP HIT MINE
',a>hington !, Doubts Story the Silius
 Was TOrpedOed.

Washington, March 1.-The Amer ican consul at Harve, who reported that the Silius was torpedoed without warning by a submarine. was expect i'd to get affidavits from the Ameri- can members of the crew and report further, but so far the State Depart mcnt has heard nothing more from him.
 In view of the fact that the Silius went down in Harve Roads, and was az ,narmed neutral sailing vessel, of- ficisls of both the Navy and State De- p:rtments regard 1t as highly impro- bable that she was torpedoed, and think it more than likely that she struck a mine.
 No representations have been made to Germany
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
CHURCH MEMBERS FARM
Cord Baptists to Plant Five Acres of
 Cotton for Pastor.

Batesville March 16.--The members of the Baptist church at Cord a vil- lage a few miles northe of Batesville. have voted to plant five acres of cot ton for the benefit of their pastor and connectional claims. The cotton will be planted and cultivated by the mem bers. A movement is now on foot to make the acreage a model farm. sup ported by the government demonstra- tion work. for the benefit of the rarm- CTS as an object lesson.
 This is the second church in Inde- pendence county to try this plan. Tho Baptist church at Jamestown last sea son raised a bale of cotton. donating the proceeds to the Baptist Orphans Home at Texarkana-
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
STOCK TO SELL
Receiver Win Sell R. M. Price Assets
 on March g.

Will Steel, receiver of the estate of F. M. Price, bankrupt. will sell the stock and various assets at the place oi business in this city March g. The following items are listed:
 One stock of general merchandise invoicing about S13,000.
 Notes and accounts of bankrlpt about $6.50O.
 O,e horse and four mules.
 One Buick automobile, 1 buggy, : "aeons, l cotton planter.
 s400 county and city scrip, $4OO panx stock in First National bank.
 50 shares of A. and A. Copper stock. All realty of bankrupt consisting of One brick store building worth about $1O,00O.
 One house and two lots in Ashdown. One farm of 100 acres near Ogden. One farm of 30 acres near Ogden. Other personal property listed as be- longing to the said estate in bankrupt cy.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18

wI1fH tUOPERATION.
 Washington. March 16.-President Wilson this morning was informed by Secretary Baker that the troops enter ing Mexico are meeting with the hearty cooperation of the Carranza soldiers
 The only remaining fears of trou> ble between the Carranza and the American troops are based on in- suhordination or mistaken identity.
 The American public will have to t.ntent itself with but meagre bull lc ms regarding the troop movements. aa what is the most complte censor s,,ip in the nations istory now Is Tn iull force and under it no news d;s- patch of 's,ue to tn enemy Is passe.:
 The disposition of Villa, if cap tured. was informally discussed here this morning. It is believed that if he be taken alive. he will be turned over tc the Carranza authorities for prompt execution.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
FOR HOT SPRINGS ROUTE
Jefferson Highway Enthusiasts Hold
 Meeting at WombYe.

Womble, March 14.-At a meeting here today of good roads boosters from Hampstead, Garland. Howard and Montgomery counties, unusual in- terest was shown in the proposed Jeff ferson highway.
 These delegations are working for the proposed Hot Springs route.
 Montgomery county has raised funds to pay for the preliminary survey of it's portion of the road. Trough a road improvement district Montgom- e.y proposes to build macadam road across the county.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
ERWIN QUINN DEAD

Just before going to press a message from Prof. LIE. Quinn arrived to DrJ(s. c. Marr. an- nouncing thas Erwin Quinn, his son. died at 5aris, Texas, Thu rsday. He will be buried at Paris. Er] in is we'll known here and is friends will be shocked to lhear of his death.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
DR. RROUGH HERE
in Little River County
 Friday--Three Appointments.

Dr. C. H. Brough, candidate for gov
 ernor, is campaigning in Little River county today (Friday) He spoke a, Foreman Friday morning, at Winthrop Friday afternoon and will speak at Ashdown this Friday night at O. clock. The appointments have been we'll advertised and good crowds are expected to be out to hear him. He arrived Friday morning over the Fris- co on his way to Foreman. He was met at the train by a number of citi
 zens and some of them accompanied him on the trip.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
SUGAR PRICES AWAY UP
Crannl6ted Quoted at Cents-High-
 est Since War Began.

New York, March 16.-The continu- ed strong tone of the raw sugar mar ket today sent the price of garnulat- ed to the highest level recorded since the outbreak of the European war. One of the largest American refners quoted the granulated product at cents, while others advanced the price to 6.90. This was attributed to the recent active demand for sugar from abroad, owing to the small European acreage of best sugar and large do- mestic buying.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
MAKES 100 MEN IDLE
Miscrcant Cuts Flaming Mill Belt at
 Prescott.

Prescott, March 1.-The blaming mills of the Ozan Lumber Company will be idle for several days and nor. than 100 men will be out of employ n Gnt as the result of the act of scme raiscreat who cut the large 24-in"h endless belt at the planer. The belt is 120 feet long and was cut in three p.ates early Saturday morning. It will be necessary to purchase about 16 feet of new belt The belt originally cost $S0O.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
ALL GOES WELL
 IN MEXICO
American Troops Spent an Uneyentful Nigh: on Mexican Soil, but
 Short Disturbance on Border.

Columbus, N. M, March 16.-The American expedition entering Mexico yesterday spent an uneventful night. camped only short distance across th ; boundary line.
 General John J. Pershing, who is in cei"mand of the expeditionary forces, accompanied the first detachment as far as the border, then returned and With another part of the troops ec-
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
BRYAN NOT A DEMOCRAT2
Nebraskan Wants COmmoner's Nam
 Removed from Primary Ballot.

Lincoln. Neb... March 16.-R. w. Whited of Omaha today filed a protes. with Secretary of State Pool againsI the appearance of the name of William Jennings Bryan on the Democratic primary ballot as candidate for delee gate at large from Nebraska to tn ( Democratic national convention. Mf Whited charges that MT. Bryan Is nc Democrat and asks that date be set for hearing
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
GETS TWO.YEAR SENTENCE
Nevada County Physician Confesses
 that He Cashed Forged Note.

Prescott. March 17.-Dr. JIG. Thomp- k:ns. Nevada county physician, today was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after he pleaded guilty to passing a forged instrument.
 pr. Tompkins was arraigned this morning on a charge of forgery. It was alleged that he forged the name of l.. R. Whitten to note for $250 and secured money on it for Mrs. Ida Arnett of Emmett.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
PLANS MACHINE GUN SQUAD

Nashville. March 15.-The young men of Nashville are planning to or ganize machine gun company. They first made application for permission to organize company oe infantry. but the Arkansas National Guard already has the number of companies required to fill two regiments,
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
CHARGED WITH BOOTLEGGING.
First Arrest on Bootlegging Charge
 Under New Law Made in Miller.

Texarkana, March 16-The first ar rest in Miller county under the new laT enacted by the last Arkansas leg islature making the sale of alcoholic liquors felony wah made yesterday afternoon by Chief of Police John Strange. J. F. Turner was arres sted at the Union station.
The Little River news., 1916-03-18

W. L. Lindsay and son were here
 from Dekalb, Texas. yesterday. This
 is Mr. Lindsay's first visit to Ash-
 down since the opening the the Lind cay store here M
The Little River news., 1916-03-18
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For men wto got a

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The Little River news., 1916-03-18
wIfH tUOPERATION.

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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TRANSFER
OF WATER RIGHT

Notice is hereby given that Peter G.
Johnston of Blaekfoot, Bingham Coun-
ty, has applied to the State Engineer
of the State Of Idaho for certificate
authorizing him to transfer the use of
twenty-five (22) inches of the water of
Blackfoot River, from the land upon
which it is now used, i. e. South half
of Southeast quarter. (Sh SEN, sec.
"a, T. s., R. SO E., B. NJ, to the fol-
lowing described tract: "A acres stu
ate in the North half of Southwest
quarter (Nh SWA) and South half
of Northwest quarter (S1a NWA),
sec. 10, T. s., R. IS E., B. M.
And that, on the 18th day Of April,
A. D. 1916, at Blackfoot, Idaho, at the
office Of Peter G. Johnston, before the,
State Engineer, or his authorized agent,
the opportunity will be given to any
and all persons to appear and present
for his consideration any reason or
reasons why a certificate should not be
issued authorizing such transfer.
J. H. SMITH,
4-6-4t. State Engineer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
FARM TO LEASE

About three-quarters of a
mile from the town of Down
ey, Idaho, consisting of 40
acres of irrigated land ready
for Spring crop. Will lease
this land for a year for the
consideration of breaking
forty acres, clearing eight
acres of brush, and fencing l
mile and a quarter Any
body interested enquire of
JOSEPH MURPHY,
Bannock Hotel. Pocatello.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. 8.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho, March
IL, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Harry s.
Tester, of Taber, Idaho, who, on jan.
2, 1913, made Homestead Entry, Serial
No. 013115, for VIZ, Section II, Town
ship 2 South, Range 80 East, Boise,
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be,
fore Register and Receiver Of U. g..
Land Office, at Blackfoot, Idaho, on the
25th day Of May, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George Willms, John King, A. Hub
bel, all of Taber, Idaho; Mrs. Della
Fisher, of Blackfoot, Idaho.
j. T. CARRUTH-
1923 to 4-27. Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Probate Court Of the County
Of Bingham, State Of Idaho.

In the matter of the estate of Sven
E. Rydberg, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, by the un-
dersigned administrator with the will
annexed of the estate of Sven E.
Rydberg, deceased, to the creditors of,
and all persons having claims against,
the said deceased to exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers, within ten mon
this after the first publication of this
notice, to said administrator at the Of,
fee of Thomas & Andersen, attorneys.
in Blackfoot, Idaho, the same being the,
place for the transaction of the bust
ness Of said estate.
Dated this 9th day of March, 1916.
N. J. THORSTENBERG,
Administrator with will annexed OF
the estate of Sven E. Rydberg.
3-30-4t.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
In the District Court Of the 9txth
Judicial District, Bingham County,
State Of Idaho.

L. H. stivers, plaintiff, vs.. Amy
Stivers, defendant.
The State of Idaho sends greetings
to Amy Stivers the above named de-
PENDANT.
You are hereby notified that deposit
tions upon written interrogatories, Of
Mrs. H. f. Moore and Mrs. C. A.
Stivers, of Glenwood, Iowa, in behalf
of the plaintiff in the above entitled
action, to be used on the trial Of said
case which is an action for divorce on
the grounds of extreme crelty, will be
taken before w. 8. Genung, Notary
Public, in and for the County of Pot
tawattamie, State of Iowa, on the 10th
day of April, 1916, or as soon there
after as said hearing may be set, be-
tween the hours of a. m. and p. m.
of such day.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
District Court, this 18th day Of March,
1916.
G. H. HOLBROOK,
Clerk.
B. A. CUMMINGS,
Attorney for plaintiff, postoffice ad-
dress, POcatello Idaho. 1856
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
Republican T Preferential
Primary.
AND DELEGATE CONVENTION
LET THE PEOPLE RULE

The Republican County Central Com.
mittee have called a Preferential Pri.
mary in each Precinct of Bingham
County to be held on April 3rd, 1916,
to elect delegates to County Conven.
ton to be held in. the Court House
in Blackfoot on April 18th, 1916, at
1880 O'Clock p. m. The call for said
Preferential Primary will be posted in
each Precinct by the Precinct Com.
mitteeman of that Precinct. The
County Convention will elect 10 dele
gates to the State Convention to be
held at Twin Falls, April Goth, 1915.
~ The number of delegates to which
each Precinct is entitled to send to
the County Convention has been com
puted by allowing to each precinct
one delegate for every % votes or
major fraction thereof cast in that
Precinct for Secretary Of State Barker
at the last general election, to-wit:-
Aberdeen, 3.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given, that the un-
dersigned, Sheriff of Bingham County,
will offer for sale, and sell at public
auction one estray mare with colt, de.
scribed as follows, to-wit:
Brown mare with left ear split, black
brand on left shoulder, weight about
$50 pounds, with white star in fore
head, and white spot on nose.
The said sale will be held at the farm
of R. p Fackrell, near Pingree, Idaho
on the 22nd day of April, 1916, at 10
o. clock a. m.
A. H. SIMMONS,
Sheriff
-Four publications commencing March
9th, 1916.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30
Will Sacrifice Strictly High
Grade Piano

We have stored in ware
house at Blackfoot, a strict
ly high grade piano, which,
for immediate sale, will be
sacrificed. Liberal terms.
This is the chance of a life
time for the bargain hunter.
Address THE DEN V E. r
MUSIC COMPANY at Den
yer, Colo, for particulars.
'9-16-26-3O.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30

and Recorder, it is hereby ordered that
said F. M. Fisher give bond in the
sum of Five Thousand Dollars with
good and sufficient sureties as Clerk of
the District Court, and that he give a
similar bond in the sum of Five Thou
sand Dollars as Auditor and Recorder.
In the Matter Of the Approval Of the
omcial Bonds Of F. M. Fisher.
In the above entitled matter it ap-
pearing that F. NJ. Fisher has executed
an official bond in the sum of Five
Thousand Dollars with the American
Surety Company of New York, as sure
ty, conditioned upon his faithful per.
Torrance Of the duties of Clerk Of the
District Court, and that he has made,
executed and filed similar bond with
the same surities, conditioned upon
his faithful performance of the duties
of Ex-Oficio Auditor and Recorder, the
said bonds having been duly examined
are hereby accepted and approved.
In tho Matter Of Appointment Of De-
putdes, in the ONCE Of Clerk Of the
District Court and Ex-Odacto Auditor
and Recorder.
In the above-entitled matter F. NJ.
Fisher this day fled legal appointments
of deputies as follows: Senior Deputy.
w. A. Dance, and Recording Clerk,
Alma johnson, and the Chairman of
the Board of County Commissioners
administered the oath of office to said
deputies.
Ordered that the Board do now
adjourn.
T. G. BOND,
Attest: Chairman.
F. M. FISHER, Clerk.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30

In the Matter Of the Resignation of
g. H. Holbrook, Clerk Of tho Dis
trict Court and Ex-Ohicio Auditor
and Recorder.
In the above entitled matter the res
ignation in writing Of said G. H. Hol-
brook, having been rendered the Board
by Ralph w. Adair, Prosecuting Attor-
ney, and the Board having fully con
sidered the matter, and being advised
in the premises, it is hereby ordered
that the said resignation be, and the
same is hereby accepted.
The Prosecuting Attorney is hereby
authorized and directed to communi-
cate with expert accountants and to
report to the Board at the regular meet
ing to be held April 10, 1916, to the
end that an audit of the books and
accounts of G. H. Holbrook, resigned,
may be properly made.
In the matter Of Filling q Vacancy in
the Office Of Clerk Of the District
Court and Ex-Onicio Auditor and Re-
corder.
In the above-entitled matter a petit.
ton of F. M. Fisher duly and legally
signed by at least thirty qualified cleo
tors of Bingham County having been
fully filed and considered by the board
and it appearing that there are no
other petitions on file for this position,
and it appearing that due notice of this
special meeting has been heretofore
given for the period and in accordance
with law, it is hereby ordered that F.
M. Fisher be, and he is hereby ap.
pointed to fill the vacancy in said office
for the unexpired term. The Chairman
of the Board then administered t..
F.. M. Fisher the oath of office as re-
quired by law.
In the Matter Of the Oficial Bonds Of
F. M. Fisher, Clerk Of the District
Court and Ex-Ofacio Auditor and
Recorder.
In the above entitled matter, it ap-
pearing that said F. NJ. Fisher has
this day been appointed by the Board
to fill the unexpired term of G. H
Holbrook, resigned, as Clerk of the
District Court and Ex-Officio Auditor
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30

FOR LEASE-40 acres of unimproved
land with water right, about four
and one-half miles northwest of
Blackfoot. Will lease for FIVE years.
Parties interested write to l.. E. Ev-
erett, 642 n. Main, Pocatello, Ida. tt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-30

LO6T-One black stallion two years
old, white star in forehead, two white
hind feet. Branded clay H T" on
left thigh. Owner inquire Of Highly
Bros, Shelley, R. 2.