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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

According to German newspapers
the bundesrath is discussing the eau
thorization bill" empowering the i'm
perial chancellor to seize and distri-
butte all foodstuffs, fodder and raw
material needed for their. production
and to fix their sa.e price. All the
administrative authorities through
out the empire will be compelled to
follow the instructions of the chan,
cellor. The municipality of Berlin has
decided to reduce the amount of but
ter to be obtained on presentation OF
tickets from l25 to 80 grams for each
person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

Nearly $4,000 worth Of laccs were
stolen from the auction rooms OF tht
National Art Galleries, l4O9 Ii street
Northwest, Washington, Saturday
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

Four persons were killed yesterday
when a fast Pennsylvania passenger
train wrecked an automobile driven
by Frank Wilson, at crossing two
miles west of Ncwcomerstown, Ohio,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

Nine persons were killed and 80
injured, and Kemp City, Okla, eight
miles east of Denison, Texas, was de-
stroyed, by the tornado which swept
through that section Saturday night.
The bodies of the dead in several in
stances were found hundreds of yards
from where their houses had stood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

ganizing a squad to avenge the death
of Special officer sanderlin, who was
killed in the riot.
Bethel Busby Bivens, 81 years old,
known as one of the Richmond's
"speed kings" on the motorcycle, was
injured fatally on the Cary street
Road shortly after 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, when he drove his
machine into the automobile of War
rem NJ. Goddard, of the Federal re-
serve bank, just beyond the Belt Line
crossing. Bivens was hurled across
the automobile, through the wind
shield and into the field beyond. He
was rushed to Virginia Hospital and
died there last nignt, without hav-
ing regained consciousness.
Mrs. Cameron Hodnet, whose hus-
band was killed by Coley Taylor, a.
well-known Pittsylvania miller, two
months ago, has bsen awarded ST.
900 damages against Taylor. Soon
after her husbands death Mrs. Hold
net instituted pndceedlug Against
Taylor, who was fined $500 in the
Circuit Court on charge of felon-
ious assault. After trial lasting
two days the jury awarded her dam
ages. She asked $4,000.
War orders valued at $9,OOO,OOO
have been awarded to tine American
Locomotive Company, at Richmond,
according TO an announcement made
from New York, Other contracts said
to be worth $10,O00,000 are said to
be pending. Whether the company
will receive them probably will be
announced this week.
On Monday June 18th. in Wythe-
vile, the judges of the Supreme
Court Of Appeals will proceed with
the election of a president of that
body to succeed Judge James Keith,
whose resignation is effective on
June 10th. The belief is that Judge
Richard H. Cardwell, of Hanover,
dhe oldest member of the court,
will be rendered the presidency, and
it is understood that he will not have
opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

French newspapers say that trav-
elers who have just arrived in Swift
zerland from Berlin have the impress
sion that the resignation of Clemens
Delbrucck, ! assvice chancellor ami
minister Of: the interior Win be follow
ed BY the retirement Of Gottlieb vdn
Jagow, the foreign minister. 1t is
reported P-;Ece soa BusloE fosiHsr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22
TOO MANY STREET BEGGARs
(Danville Register)

Day after day all of us who trav-
erse the business streets of the city
are struck with the: number OF neg
gars sor. detectives, who Sit or stand
upon the pavement and solicit aims,
Almost eye-v day we see new ones
when, Ns do -:.ot recall 4t!.ass:sx seaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22
VIRGINIA NEWS

Word has becn received in Lynch
burg, of the death Of Mrs. Albert
G. Arlington, at Concord, from
burns. Her husband found her with
her clothing practically burned from
her, and she died without being able
to explain how she caught fire. She
was 63 years old, anG was the moth
er of four children.
As result of Fridays riot at the
Lamberts Point piers, at Norfolk, in
which an officer was killed and anoth-
er wounded 1000 longshoresmcn
yesterday afternoon quit work to en-
force demand made on the Norfolk
and Western Railroad and export
companies for adequate protection
by the Norfolk police department
The walk-out was prccipitatcd carly
in the afternoon when report reach
cd the piers that white men were or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

Former Premier Fenizelos has con-
tributcd an article to the Athens Her
aid, in which he points out the mis-
take made by the Greek government.
He condemns the clustering" meth
DDS of Premier Skouloudis and hints
that Greece is on the verge Of bank
duptcy. The articles makes strong
bid for closer relations between
Greece and the allies before it is
too late"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

Reports received in Geneva from
Innsbruck are to the effect that sew
ere fighting continues along the ltal-
ian front. The report says that $500
Austrian wounded have arrived at
Laihbach, and Austrian losses since
the beginning of the offensive arc es-
timated at 5000. The Austrians are
said to have from eight to ten army
corps in the province Of Trent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

The first statement by Associate
Justice Charles E. Hughes, of the
United State Supreme Court, on the
Republican nomination for President,
was obtained yesterday. He was
quoted by a leader in the Republican
party favorable to the pre-convention
campaign for his nomination. Justice
Tughes said: 'In my opinion, Roose-
welt is going to be nominated, so it
makes it unnecessary to discuss any
one else at all"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22
chancellor, will become foreign min

ister.
Mortally injured when the auto
mobile which he was driving overturn-
ed after topping off 12-foot en-
bankment near Dover, N. j., Alfred
N. Dalrymple, chairman of the Es-
sex county IN. j. Republican COM
mittee, leader of the New Jersey dele
CATION to the Republican national
convention and probably the best
known political leader in the State,
died yesterday afternoon in the hos
pital at Dover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

ganizing squad to avenge the death
of Special Officer Sanderlin, who was
killed in the riot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-22

Pettiiohns 2 pkgs. ;. :. 25c
Quaker Corn Flakes pkg. &c
Flakcd Fish 3 pkgs :. l0c
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
ROBBERY AT RED BLUFF;
 TAKE $3S FROM OLD MAN
Two Masked Men Hold Up q. w.. Richan'sOn on Road Monday
 and Received $SS.

c. w. Richardson. a man about 65 years of age, was held up on the road near Red Bluff Monday about o'clock in the morning and robbed of $3S. The robbery was done by two masked men. Richardson said he was walking along the road when he was seized from be- hind and held while another man step ped in front and covered him with two pistols. They took pocke book on which his name was printed, contain ing the money. Richardson said the men were white. The money was in bills, a 20. 10, 5. 2 and 1. The purse had a small mirror on the inside.
 Richardson had no residence, but visited about with his daughters. Sher- If w. D. Waldrop failed to apprehend tne"EopVetS. . =. ::H~ .E
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
NEAR
 LAYNESP0RT
Bob Ford R0bs Partner, Curley Will Hams; Then Marks Him Strip and Jump in Red River, Saturday.
 Officers Capture Him n Act.

Bob Ford, until recently partner with Curley Williams, in some sort Of business on Red River, near Lay nosport, this county, returned Satur- day afternoon after a few days ab- sence and robbed Williams of $65. Not satisfied with that he made Williams strip off his clothes and jump into Red River. It is said that the festivities were interrupted at this point Of ffcers were notified, and Deputy Sheriff Bob Pierce, who happened to be in Foreman, and Constable Sam Ander- son were soon on the scene. Ford took refuge on a drift in the river. He took two shots at the officers, who were safely fortified behind log on the bank. The officers laid seize all night, and in the morning a posse came frcI.s- Foreman and quickly sur rounded Ford, who surrendered
 Ford was on the Texas side and re- fused to return to Arkansas without reuisition. He was left at the county fam and will be returned here later.
 Ford and Williams were supposed to be trappers. In the camp, however, was found IF or Is bottles of whis- key, indicating that they may have had a side line.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
REMAINS BROUGHT HERE
Mrs. Josephine East Died in Mobile,
 Ala., and Will be Buried Here.

Mrs. Josephine East, who died in Mobile, Alabama, Saturday will be buried in Ashdown today, Wednesday. The body arrived Tuesday morning on the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf at S:15, and will be held until today awaiting the arrival of priest. Mrs. East was a sister of Miss Mary Ballard of this city, and has visited here. Her par ents live at Broken Bow, Okla., and they and a daughter from that place, are here for the funeral.
 Tho religious services will be held at the home at S:30 this. Wednesday morning. The burial will take place at 3 o'clock in the afterAooa.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
STATE BAPTISTS TO MEET
1,O0O Messengers Expected to Attend Convention, Beginning Wednesday.

Malvern, Dec. 3.-The s;Xty-third an- nual session of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention will be held at the F,lst Baptist church here, beginning Wednesday, December 6, President P. c. Barton of Jonesboro will preside over the meeting. Dr. T. D. Brown of Hope will preach the annual ser mon.
 About 900 messengers are expected to at end, rcpresen ing virtually every church of this denomination in the state Education and state missions will be two of the principal topics for discussion. Each of the 52 districts as- socia ions are entitled to representa- ton and each church may send three delegates.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
MRS. BOWLING
 DIED MONDAY
Mrs. Myrtle Dewling D;ed of Gum Shot Wounds Inflicted by Her Husband Last September.
 Tragedy Was In AshdOwn.

Mrs. Myrtle Bowling. 22 years old, died Monday in hospital in TeXark- ana where she was taken two weeks ago for treatment and an operation. Mrs. Bowling was shot last September 18th by her husband, w. c. Bowling, S1 years old, because she refused to become reconciled after a separation of several months. Bowling shot and instantly killed himself immediately after shooting his wife at the home of his son, Dorsey Bowling, living on the South Side of Ashdown.
 Mrs. Bowling was paralyzed in the lower limbs on account of wound in the spine. It had been hoped that an operation would bring about her recovery.
 Father ParOlled from Pen.
 w. o. Shuffield an inma'e of the Oklahoma State pen'tentiary, was the father of Mrs. Bowling. He was pa rolled in order that he might assist in caring for his daughter. It was through his efforts that she was taken to the hospital.
 Mrs. DOwling's sister was the wife of Dowling's son.
 Story of Tragedy.
 Mrs. Bowling went to Oklahoma af- ter returning to AshOdwn for visit with her sister. Her husband. who also lived in Ashdown, sought a reconciliation but she refused, where upon he seized winchester and shot her. He then drew pistol and shot himself through the brain.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
TO HAVE BENEFIT PLAY
Wilton Local Talent Will Give Play
 For Church Benefit.

Wilton, Dec. .3-(SpeciaD.-There will be play presented at the school auditorium in this city Friday even- ing. December s. for the benefit of the
 The play Is under the directions of Baptist church.
 Miss Ruth Thompson, and is an up to the minute live wire" play. Two hours of solid enjoyment is promised those who attend.
 The play is full of laughter, and the cast has been carefully chosen in or Ger to present the human nature, which the play embraces. There will be specialties between acts. Henry one is asked to attend. Popular prie- es will be charged.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
X SURPRISE WEDDING
Wedding Occurred atHOme of Mir. and
 Mrs. G. $. BOhdie Friday.

On last Friday evening Miss Bess Hall and MT. Floyd McElyea of Steph- ems were married at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. s. Boddie. The wedding was a quiet affair. only few inti- mate friends being present. The charming bride visited in our city two years ago, and has many friends here who wish them much joy and happi- ness.
 Mir and Mrs. McElyea left for a few days in Hot Springs and from there they will go to their new home at Cabot, Ark. .. ,.. ..,;.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
DOCTORS AT FOREMAN
Lit.:e River Medical So ciety Heid
 Meeting at Foreman.

The Little River County Medical Society held regular monthly meet ing in Foreman yesterday. The ses- sion was we'll attended by physicians from over the county. The physicians attending from this end of inc county were: Dr. w. w. York, Dr. P. IT. Phillips, Dr. J. w. Ringgold, Ashdown, and Dr. w. F. Vaughan. The trip was made in Dr. Ycrk's Buick Six
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
BUYS OAK HILL FARM
Texas Man Purchased Farm from F.M.
 Decker Near Oak Hill.

J. A. Shafer and, son, J. A. Shafer Jr., were here Monday afternoon. They were from Dekalb, Texas, and had just closed a deal whereby they purchased the F. M Becker farm at Oak Hill, several miles north of this place. They will move to the farm by the first of the year. They were well pleased with the land In this county.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
BOY HUNTER IS KILLED
Arthur Hursey Is Accidentally Shot by
 Companion Thanksgiving Day.

Nashville, Dec. 1.---Arthur Hursey of Center Point was accidentally shot and killed by Bennett Rivers, son of John IRivers of Nashville while hunt Ing near Center Point yesterday. Sev- eral youthful hunters witnessed the tragedy. Rivers was carrying gun when it was accidentally discharged the charge striking Hursey in the right side. He died almost instantly.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
FIGHT SAN JOSE SCALE
Demonstration of Spray at Nashville
 Is First of 15 Lessons.

Nashville, Dec. 3.-A demonstration of the application of l:me-sulphur spray for San Jose scale was held yes- terday in the orchard of D. B. Sain near here by a representative of the Extension Department or the UniversI- ty of Arkansas. Many orchard own CTS attended. Similar demonstrar- ions will be held at 15 points in the state within the next 15 days, and later during the winter and again next spring.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
WILL PUT IN LIGHT PLANT Roy Bryant Will Put in Plant at De.
 Kalb, Texas, in Near Future.

Roy Bryant, manager and owner of the Foreman Light Company, was hero yesterday morning. Mr. Bryant has been in Foreman for some months and has a good plant there and is giving the town good service He stated to a News reporter that he intends to go to DeKalb, Texas, about January 1st, where he will install another plant. He will operate both plants.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
QUAIL SEASON IS OPEN
December the First Was Opening of
 The Quail Season in State.

Quail hunting season opened Friday December sit. and it is understood that quite a number of local hunters have secured licenses for bird dogs.
 All dogs used for hunting deer, birds or other game must have license or $1 paid on them. The quail season will end February l.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS
All Letters Will be Published This
 Christmas for Children.

The News will be glad to print any and all letter to Santa Caus for the children of this city and county. It will be necessary for letter to reach Us this week. We would suggest that you get your letters in by Saturday 10 insure publication in the Christmas edition.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
BUYS MEAT MARKET
J. T. Reed Sells Market to- Man from
 Naples, Texas.

man of Naples, Texas, has purchased the J. T. Reed Market on Commerce street, and has taken charge. MT. Kellams has moved to this city and will make this his home.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
NASHVILLE STOCK SHOW
County Live Stock Show was Attend-
 ed by Large Crowds.

Nashville. Dec. 1.-The county live stock show, held in this city this week, was we'll attended. All exhibits were excellent. Many important features of profitable stock and poultry raising were demonstrated. Talks on live stock were made by C. w. Watson, W. H. Mcleod and others.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
REV. STEEL TO BE HERE
Will Preach at Methodist Church in
 This City Sunday at II .. m.

Rev E. R. Steel of Pine Bluff will preach at the Methodis. church in this city Sunday morning. He is well known here, being brother of Judge J. s. Steel Rev S.eel is one of the leading Methodist ministers in the state. The new pastor, Rev. Burnett, will be here Sunday.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
MAN KILLED
 AT FOREMAN
Reese Bowden, 8 Deaf-Mute, Shot and Killed One Oscar Cook OH the Streets Saturday Afternoon.
 Little Known of Trouble.

Reese Bowden, a young man, shot and killed Oscar Cook on street at Foreman Saturday afternoon. The shooting occurred near the bottling works. Bowden fired two shots with a winchester shotgun, killing Cook al- most instantly. One charge took ef- feet in the mouth. An examination of the body showed that Cook was un- armed. Bowden is deaf-mute. He was arrested and placed in the county jail in Ashdown. It is understood that Bowden claims that Cook was hunting him to kill him.
 Woman Into the Affair.
 7. is said that Cook and his wife were keeping boarders in timber camp a few miles from Foreman. It is intimated that Bowden was paying some attention to Cooks wife. Sat urday afternoon Bowden was going to town in wagon. Mrs. Cook also desired to go. Bowdens brother is said to have asked Cook if it would be all right for her to go on the wagon with the younger Bowden. Cook is said to have said that it would.
 Later Cook also came to town andN found his wife in a store, and is said to have inquired for Bodwen. It is said that the woman later saw Bowden and told him that her husband was hunting him. Bcwden armed himself with the winchester shotgun, and when the two met, the shooting took place.
 No one seemed to know the full particulars that lead to the killing. Bowden is very we'll known In this city
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
Gets Army Commission.

Texarkana, Dec. 4.-Benjamen E.. Carter. son of J. M. Carter. received his commission as a lieutenant in the United States army yesterday,
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
BOwden Given Bond.

Bowden made bond Monday in the sum of $5,000, and was released. The examining trial will be held today at Foreman. Bowden will claim self de- fense, as he states that Cook was fol- lowing him to kill him.
The Little River news., 1916-12-06
RECITAL FRIDAY NIGHT
Pupils of the Music Class JWill En.
 tertain Friday Evening

The pupils of Miss Cora Smiths music class will entertain with re- 4cital at the school audttNfium Friday evening. beginning at [ o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE
LEADERS IN SESSION
Decide to Pension John B.
Day Who Was Once a
Magnatc.

NEW YORK, Doc. 14-While the
National league club owners spent al.
most eight hours discussing league
business at their session here yester.
day, Secretary Heydlcr said last night
that great deal remained to be done
and 1t is probable that the annual
meeting may not be finished until Fri.
day.
President Weeghman of the Chicago
Z club said that he had made an appoint
ment with President Haughton OF Bos.
Z ton, to talk over the deal for the ser.
vfces of Fred Mitchell as manager.
Both of them said that so far neither
had made any propositions to the 9th.
erin regard to MithCell, but that they
might come to terms.
a great part Of yesterdays session
i of the league was taken rp in discuss,
y ing proposition made by President
Baker of the Philadelphia club to
amend the constitution so that no play.
er could be released after August !,
each year, unless all the clubs in the
4 league were asked for waivers.
q This was to prevent traders DC play.
ers which might strengthen leading
clubs in the pennant race. but it was
pointed out that It might also work
against clubs in the second division
which might desire to make trades.
The question was referred to com.
mittee which is to report AZ the schci.
ule meeting next February.
The New York club was DESTROYS Of
making it imperative that no more
Z than two championship games could
be played on the same day by any club.
4 AS there is no rule covering the mum.
her of games that might he played in
an emergency. This matter also was
left to the same committee for re.
port next February.
@ There was quite lively discussion
over the question whether players I'M
der contract. but not actually taking
part in championship games should
lEbe included In q clubs limit of %
players. It was finally scttcld that
every player under contract is 10 be
4 counted in the % allowed 10 each club
as voted on at yesterdays session.
BY unanimous vote the league will
3 take adequate care oF John B. Day.
former owner and one OF the founders
of the New York club. dlrHC the re-
mainder of his life This veteran re.
4 Gently suffered from a paralytiC stroke
and as 1t was understood thu he lost
almost his entire fortune during the
brotherhood fight. the CluhOwners dc.
cided that Mr.. Days strenuous efforts
for the welfare OF the game should
be recognized and appreciated by the
National league.
Presidents Ebbets, Dreyfus and Sec
rotary Heydler were appointed com.
f1fftpa RI draft SOita hla rnsOlutj0Da
on the recent death of former Presi,
( dent'Secretary n. L. Young.
Several trades and deals were talked
aloe. during the day by the managers and
players who crowded the corridors OF
the hotel but not one OF them was clos.
ed. While lacking official cOutirma.
ton 1t was generally understood that
Charley Doom will be manager Of the
9 Rochester International league club
next season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-14
Normal Will Have
Basketball Floor

Fairmont Normal is to have her own
basketball floor this year. the present
library. formerly the gymnasium, to
be returned 10 its original uses Dur.
ing Christmas week vacation while the
school Is being moved to the new quar-.
tiers, work will he fast and furious on
the playing aoor aud by the time the
boys set back from their vacations
everything will be ready for a flying
start
Tho FIRST game on tho Normal schcd.
Ule so far is with Chenille Normal
January 20, Other games scheduled
are WaynesbuTE college January Is.
n. & F., January 20; Salem College.
February 10, and California Normal.
February IL. Games with the Uni.
versity and Wesleyan college will be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-14
WEDDING RING RECORD OF KID MCCOY.

I Crosselman, of New York. Tho first
marriage occurred in 1897 and lasted
three years.
In 1901, after their first divorce.
they remarked and we're divorced
within the year.
In the spring of 1902 they tried it
again with no better success and botL
Mccoy and the third.timc bride mar.
ried again after their divorce the next
year.
McCoy's bride was Miss Indianola
Arnold, all actress. She got an annul-
mcnt in d year.
Mrs. Edward c. Ellis. rich Young
widow followed Miss Arnold. This
was one OF the most successful of the
Kids matrimonial exploits. 1t lasted
five years, Mrs. Ellie getting a divorce
in 1910.
A year later Mccoy married Mrs.
Edna Valentine Helm, rich Divorce.
now seeking divorce.