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The Little River news., 1916-03-04
INTIMATE \ SECOND IN KILLING
Clifford BaIkman Held, but May Be
 Another Man Connected.

TeXarkana. March 1.-The examin- ing trial of Clifford Barkman, held on a charge of murder in connection with t0c fatal shooting of Hall Hays last Saturday night here. was held before Justice Ragland and Barkman Wa. bound over to the Bowie county grau1 iLry. bond being allowed in the sum of $6.G00 which he madn He wnivet, eXf imitation.
 I'h. principal witness to testify was tia1ry Paul of Genoa. who testified 10 h-:lG seen man Ea later Was s)lc Wus Earlman. run Ou5 of the star r.sy of the building where the shoo,- in! occurred, and tn, he saw hi'r trYUe ting sCme object into his pocknt vjich he took to be revolver
 tfe officers working on the oase rave intimated that there may have cen second party tr the shoot1n,,, bl:l SO far have reported they wcra unable to learn anything which might lead to this mans identity. It is be- licved that he left the scene Of the shooting by side stairway and con sequently was not seen
 The case will be taken immediately to the grand jury as that body is now in session at Boston
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN
Both Vets and Drys of Bowie County
 We'll Organized.

TeXarkana, March 1.-The anti-pro- hibitionsts held meeting last night and effected 9 county organization to conduct their local option campaign in Bowie rounty Willis Whitaker was elected chairman, Victor Chic secre- tary and T. c. Motz treasurer An Executive Committee of 100 from va rious parts of the county was named
 The prohibitionists held a big rally at the city hall last night Judge J.Q. Mahaffy presided and E. H. Tobey Wa. secretary. Speeches were made by w. M. Ball county chairman; CA. Wheel CT, J.O. Mahaffy and others The prin- cipal address was made by former Congressman Minor Wallace. It was decided that vigorous campaign should be carried on. Speakers are to be sent into all parts of the coun- ty and organizations for prsonal and individual work also were provided for
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
HEPirBLICAN "COME BACK"
q. O. F. Making Prerarat'on1 10
 '.C0me Back in State,

Little Rock, March 3.-(SpecialO
 The Republicans are making an effort so "oome back" They are stirring up 'considerable strife among themselves, not to be wholly outdone by the Dem- iocrats. There is a prospect of an in teresting contest as to who shall have the empty honor of the nomination for governor.-iust what the man who gets it will do it does not appear. John Hall o1f the Salem Sun says he Is wiser than some of the others he doesn't want it. The G. o. P. or gan of the state, the State Republi- can, is to be revived at once after 'slumbering for two years. It will re- present the younger element in the party. with George Mallory. as editor and Guy w. Caron business manager.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
STATE TICKET \ LONG ONE
Many New Questions Will Be Voted or
 iii the March Primaries.

Little. Rock, March B. Special )-- The ticket for the Democratic state primary to be held on March 29 was closed at midnight Tuesday. It is the mitted to the people in years, ir not the longest yet, since it contains many things that have never been voLe>l for before The chief interest asiue from the balloting on state officials is in the selection of the delegates to the National Convention and the election cf the National Committeeman. There is much speculation on the character of men that will be chosen by the peo- pie to represent them at the St. Louls convention. For the first time they will cane direct from the people, rather than from the state conven- ton, which is now shorn of practi- cally all it's old prerogatives excep, to declare results and to draft the platform.
 And speaking of platforms what's the use? It has gotten to point in practical politics that platforms are written only to be ignored when it suits the politician. Recent state con- ventions have declared most emphat- ically for some things which legisla- lures did not see proper to adopt Whats a platform hetwsen friends, anyway? The days efStEe state con- vonticn's glory have passed, for now truly do the people rule.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
SEVEN PERISH IN FIRE
Charred Bodies Are Found in Ruins
 on an Oklahoma Farm.

Taloma, Okla, Feb, 29,--A coroner's jury in session this afternoon on the James Creed farm, several miles northwest of Talgoga, decided that ' members et@ the Creed family were cremated by fire of unknown origin. The charred bodies of James Creed. his wife, their three children and Creed's younger brothers were found tEis morning about o'clock In the ruins of the Creed home.
 The house was a small frame struc- ture. Only one person testified to hav- ing seen the fire about ? o'clock this morning, and the witness, woman, said she thought it was a prairie fire.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
EX.OFFICIAL IS ACCUSED
Former Bowie County Collector h. sieted, Charged with EmbeZziement.

Yexarkana. March 1.-The Bowie e,cIrty. Texas, grand jury today in saicted Will II. Davis, former county tax collector. charging him with eni- be72leing county funds. Several weeks ago the County Commissioners Cert ordered an audit of the tax ccf!ec,or's books and it was reported ts,st a shortage of several thousan1 4Golla.s was discovered. MT. Davis, re- s,iglcd and his bonGsmen, it Is aid, e.u:. !c sood the shortage.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
SURVEYORS AT DEQUEEN
SclieI County Wants to be First in
 Completing Jefferson Highway.

peQueen March 1.-The surveying crew of the State Highway Depart rent. making survey c.f the propos ed Jefferson highway through Say, fer county, reached DeQueen at noon to- day,Ihe survey was begun at the Eorti line of the county Monday of last week. It is now being pusted south of DeQueen via Horatio to .4it- tie River. The heaviest grade nc.rth of liere is only seven per cent Sev.cr ccrnty expects to be the first county to finish its portion of the Jefferscn highway.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
SAMPLES OF COTTON SEED
Commissioner Will Send Package of
 Seed if Intereted.

Little Rock, March 3.---tSpecial.) J. Commissioner Page has been advised by tho U. S. Department of Agricul- ture that 250 samples of improved cotton seed will be sent to as many farmers of the state who make, appli cation through U. S. Senator Joe T.. Robinson. Each sample will contain about one quart, All whc make a a favorable report on this sample next fall will be given half bushel of the same variety.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
K. c. S. SPECIAL
Annual Special on Kansas City South
 ern Here Yesterday.

The annual special on the Kansas City Southern railroad, bringing the principal offices of the company, which left Kansas City Thursday evening passed thriugh Ashdown Friday afternoon. In the party were l.. F. Lorne chairman of the board Of directors; J. A. Edson, president; J. F. Holden, vice president; R.. H. Hol- den, general superintendent; c. C.. John, phief engineer and several oth-
 The officials are making full iE. spectlon of the road from Kansas City tc Tc&t Arthur.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
HARRIS WITMnRAWS
G. (. Harris Withdraws from Pepres-
 entatiye Race.

Grover c. Harris of Winthrop has announced his withdrawal from the race for representative. MT, Harris failed to have his name placed ol the was withdrawing from the race. He die not state any reason. This leaves the race between Dr. A. B. Bishop and w. l.. Phillips.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
MODEL DRUG STORE ROBBED
Only Thing Missed Was Bottle Q
 Cocaine.

The Model Drug store was broken into Wednesday night, the entrance be- ing made through back window. The only thing missed was about an ounce of cocaine. It is thought some dope fiend stole the medicine.
The Little River news., 1916-03-04
WOMAN HELPS ROB BANK
Woman Rakes in Cash While Male
 Companion Held Gnn at Millertor

Hugo, March 1.-Robbers took $3000 frcm the State Bank of Millerton, yesterday, it became known here this morning. N
 A posse is pursuing the robbers now. Y
 The bank was held up by woman and 2 man companion, the woman ra!ens all the cash insight, into a bag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER
Especial to The Farmer.)

Newtown June Miss Kate Tom lin. aged 66, a resident of Main street in the borough, died Tuesday morn ing after a long siege of the grip and complications. She was a prominent worker in church and village activi- ties during her residence here and had endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. She leaves no immediate relatives,N an only brother having died a short time ago. The funeral will occur from Trinity church Thursday at 2:30 p. m.
 Mrs. L. B. Cavanaugh is spending a few days in New York the guest of her daughter, Miss Eleanor Cava- naugh of the New York Public Li- brary.
 The high school comittee has made choice of Professor Hickson, late as- sistant professor of chemistry in Co., lumbia College, New York, for princi- pal of the high school. He comes we'll recommended as a science specialist, and the board believes the town is fortunate in procuring his services for next year. The vacancy in the fac ulty caused by the resignation of Miss Irene Warren has not been filled.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Wright and family now occupy the Sheehan homestead on the Mount Pleasant road, coming here from New York. MT. Wright is chauffeur TOT Dr Charles w. Peck of the Roosevelt hospital staff, New York.
 Mrs. Margaret Lester entertained on Sunday, MT. and Mrs. John H. Candee, Frederick B. Candee and Ed ward Merrill of Easton.
 Michael J. Collins, who resided for 25 years in Newtown, died very sud denly Tuesday, at the home of John Riordan of Washington avenue where MT. Collins had been visiting for a day or two. About o'clock in the afternoon Riordan noticed that his guest had become unconscious. and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
LAKE ENDORSES
 DANIELS PLAN
 OF SUB SCHOOL
Inventor of Undersea Yes sells In Hearty Accord
 With Secretary

Secretary Daniels of the Navy De- partment has announced that a school for tho instruction of naval officers in theoretical and practical opera ton of submarines will be esta blished at New London, Conn. The first class will report on July 1. Simon Lake today expressed himself as heartily in favor of the idea, entertaining the belief that the innovation will result - greater efficiency of operation and maintenance.
 '"The submarine is a specialized in strument all the way through with motors batteries, dynamos, engines, hydraulic machinery and air machin- cry of the highest class that is made.
 ''As in the operation of delicate in strunAents, graduates of West Point and Annapolis are compelled to study them especially, so the submarine to an even greater degree, needs special study as 1t is in the process of de velopment and is not fixed except in general principle.
 while the submarine can be oper- ated today by any officer acquainted with the submarine branch of the ser vice, it is not to be expected that unless these officers are acquainted with the latest developments and the finest points of the fine Instruments which make to operate the submarine submerged, they can operate to the greatest efficiency"
 Admitting that at present the sub marine branch of governmental de- fense is the only branch that cannot be mastered by the militia in their preparedness campaign. MT. Lake is of the belief that this eventually will be overcome with the wider use of the undersea boats and a general schooling which will not only include officers but enlisted men and militia as we'll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
MANY ATTEND CARNIVAL.

Large crowds are focking in the af- ternoons and evenings to Federal street where the carnival of the Sixth District Republican club is being held. With many mechanical amusement devices including a Ferris wheel, The Whip and carousals, the younger ele- ment is given thrills, while in the show tents able performances of weird and remarkable feats are shown to the young and old A motordrome in which two daring riders overcome the attra of gravity by centrifu- gal speed is always crowded. There are also many small and large con- sessions that keep the crowds well fed and in a happy mood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
Emmet Club Toasts
 Lieut.. John o'Connell

Remembered by his fellow mem bers. of the Emmet club who were pleased to see him advanced from the rank of sergeant to thatso of lieutenant in the police department, Lieutenant John O'Conneu was last evening pre- sented with a gold watch, chain and charm at banquet that followed the regular meeting of the club.
 The presentation was made by John Cullinan, Sr., who arose in the midst of the banquet and in we'll chosen words told the lieutenant of the es- teem in which he is held by his friends and of their appreciation in seeing him advanced in the depart ment. The toastmaster of the even ing was Thomas O'Brien. Toasts were made by T. J. Murphy, John A. Hur- ley, stephen J. Meaney,, William P. Corr, Finton P. Dunn, John J. O'Nei11, William Maher, Attorney Harry Lyon, Captain Kiley, Andrew Creagh, Dan ieI J. O'Ccnnor, J. H. McMurray and Frederick c. Mullins.
 John D. Cashin, Daniel O'Nei1, John J. BrodericlA John Farrell, Martin Blute. Patrick Mccarthy and J. Daly gave recitations. Songs were render ed by John Doo1ey, Thomas Burke, Timothy Cashin, Frederick Cordially and Patrick Ke1Ieher. The catering was in charge of John J. Toohey of New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
MYSTERY OF QUICKSAND
Washington Star)

Many inquirers, hearing or reading
 of the dangerous and mysterious qual- ities of quicksands, have sought in vain to find the difference between these and ordinary expanses of sand. Why do they engu1f the unwary? An answer to this question is difficult to obtain and is generally unsatisfactory when found.
 It is thought by some that the diff ference between quicksand and other sand is accidental rather than fqnda- mental. A certain amount of -unnec- essary mystery seems to surround this matter. The grains of quicksand ap- pear to be in no way extraordinary. Nevertheless, the fact remains that sand in certain localities upon coasts readily gives way under a load. In stances are recorded where a cart driven over a wet shore has rapidly disa appeared below the surface. The general opinion seems to be that this is due to- soft underlying layer of clay or mud, which no doubt in some instances is the true explanation. One authority, however, points out that another factor may be the inprison- ing of gas between the grains, due to decomposition of organic matter.
 It must also be borne in mind that any surface in so good a contact with wet sand that the air is excluded will be held fast by atmoSph eric pressure, and further, than an object so situat- ed and tilted this way and that will rapidly become imbedded and swal- lowed up. It is by this simple pro- cess that the Goodwin sands have claimed so many victims. A large percentage of the vessels stranded up- on, them, however, float safely off on tn rising tide, but now and then one is caught and doomed. In the past they have been responsible for many 9 shipping tragedy, and there is a pathetic interest attaching to the fact that ribs and other remains of ships long lost and forgotten sometimes re- appear for a time above the surface. Since the advent of steam it is>happily a rare occurrence for a vessels to be lost upon a sand bank.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
NO WANOERLUST FOR WORKERS IN
 THIS CITY NOW
Migration of Employees In Spring Season Said to Be
 Smaller Than Ever

In no recent year have enigratlons of Bridgeport worl1ingmen been less than in this year, according to George J. Bowen, business agent of the Inter national Association of Machintsts.
 We naturally expected that this May and June a tremendous number of workingmen would leave Bridge port, because in these two months every year, there is always an out pouring. Nothing of the kind oc- cured this year.
 Some, but not many, of the men left the city for jobs with the Interna- tional Motor Go. of New Jersey, where they work eight hours and get good wages. Five months ago, a good many were hired here by an agent representing the Canadian and Brit ish governments and a branch Of Gould, Eberhard Co.,. outside Newark, N. J.
 Those who went to Canada found tha tdespite the fact that they rece1v- ed more wages, the changed conditions made their living expenses very great. Few went to England, because poor wages were offeredf'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
COL ONEL LAUDS "CREAT DEEDS"
 OF KITCHENER

Oyster Bay, L. l., June 7-Colonel Roosevelt said of Lord Kitchener, when informed of the Iatter's death at sea-
 "Six years ago I passed through the Soudan, and was more deeply inn pressed than can we'll express by the extra ordinary benefits secured to the natives of the country by Lord Kitch- ener's conquest and the adnfnistra- tion of himself and of his lieutenant and successor, General Wingate. He rescued it from a condition of chronic slaughter and rapine under which the population had diminished more than half of the younger children over nine-tenths died of disease or star Vation
 ''The result of the conquest was to establish absolute peace and justice under the orderly reign of law. In- dustry f1ourished amazingly, slavery and the oppression of weaker tribes were completely abolished; schools were established everywhere, and the Soudan entered upon a career of peace, prosperity and justice which it had never before known in it's his tory-a period. which may justly be compared to the corresponding per iod in the history of the Philippine Islands, which. thanks to our talk ing possession of them, have for eigh- teen years enjoyed degree of pros per1ty, progress, mental and physical freedom and general well-being such as they had never even approached in all their previous history, and such as they could not in the smallest degree have attained save by our aid and supervision.
 Kitchener and Wingate did in the Soudan exactly what Admiral Dewey, Governor Generals Taft, Luke Wright, Smith and Forbes and their associ ates and Generals Leonard Wood, Bell, Funston, Barry and others like them did for the Philippines. In each case the gain was immeasurable for the na- lives themselves and was also large from the standpoint of humanity as whole.
 Lord Kitchener afterwards occu- pied high positions in India, and for several years was in supreme author ity in Egypt He was one of the great figures in that work of spread ing civilization which has been the greatest permanent achievement of the civilization over the worlds waste spaces, and as whole it has reflect ed the highest credit on the various nations engaged in the task.
 "The death of Kitchener, who has been so prominent in this work illus trates in striking fashion what la mentabale and evil thing it is that these great civilized nations should now be tearing out one another's lives"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
MOURNING PERIOD
 FOR KITCHENER IS
 ORDERED BY KING

london, Jun By the Kings com mand. the following order has been issued to the army:
 "The King has learned with pro found regret of the disaster whereby the Secretary of State for War has special mission to the Emperor of Russia.
 "Field Marshal Lord Kitchener gave 48 years of distinguished service to the states and it is largely due to his administrative genius and un- wearying energy that the country has been able to create and place in the field the armies which today are up holding the traditional glories of our empire.
 .Lord Kitchener will be mourned by the army as a great soldier, who, under conditions of unexampIed diff1- culty, rendered supreme and devoted service both to the army and the state.
 His Majesty the King commands that the officers of the army shall wear mourning with their uniforms for the period of one week. Officers are to wear crape on the left arm of uniform and of greatcoats.''
 The British army went into mourn. ing today for it's late chief. Every officer wore a band of crepe on his A flags were at half mast.
 There was. of course, no suspension of activities having to do with the prosecution of the war and at the war office and other governmental depart ments officials continued to work out details of the scheme which Earl Kitchener formulated. From allied and neutral countries, the dominions, colonies and dependencies came a flood of cab1egrams expressing sym pathy. In the dominions including South Africa, legislatures adjourned as mark of respect for the dead leader. In the South African assem- bly,, Premier Botha, who made the announcement, moved adjournment, the members, Dutch and British, re- maining standing as 2. tribute to the man who won the dominion for Great Britain against the forces in which many of the legislators fought,
 Newspapers and many commercial organizations have taken up the de- mand for immediate internment of aliens from enemy nations the ground that the Germans may have been advised from England of Earl Kitchener's departure and that such knowledge may have been responsible for the destruction of the Hampshire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
PHONE s21

rushed for aid. The neighbors gath cred and Dr. Kiernan was called, but the patient died in a few minutes Heart affection is assigned as cause of death. Undertaken B. w. Troy took the body in charge, at the re- quest of a brother of the deceased, who lives in Danburt MT. Collins was about 64 years old. He was a harnessmaker and at one time had a good business but an acctdene to his leg several years ago was the be- ginning of his misfortunes, so that he became an object of charity in his declining years.
 According to deeds filed in the of flee of the town clerk, Mrs. Sherman Croffuth has transferred her home stead to Mary Egan Of New York.
 The gasoline lamps discarded by the borough at the time of installing of the electric lighting system may be procured by dependable residents along the main thoroughfare who will promise to keep them in operation. The custodian of the lamps, Warden Charles G. Peck, will consider appli- cations of interested persons with the above end in view. J\t present the lamps are doing no one any good, and the donors of the fund ~'or purchasing the lamp outfit approve of this method of utilizing them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
SUMMER COMFORTS

Promoting Ones Comfort During the Severe Heat of the Summer Honths is One of the Considera- tions That Should Be Carefully Looked After Now Before the Extreme Heat Begins A FAN in the House Causes the Proper Circula- ton of the Air and With Its Cooling Breeze Brings Comfort to the Whole Family. In the Sick Room Fan is Most Indispensable.
 THE ELECTRIC FORSTER can be Used Right on the Breakfast Table Providing Delicious Evenly Crowned Toast With No Heat or Discomfort. THE PERCOLATOR provides the Coffee by the Turn of Switch and Instantly.
 THE TEA SAMOVAR will provide Tea for Lunchean With No Labor or Effort But to Start the Current.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
AID SOCIETY TO MEET.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Ger man Reformed church will meet to- morrow afternoon in the church par lors, entrance in Chapel street. Mem bers and friends are cordially invited to attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
"KooN KABARET' SUCCESS.

The s'Koon Kabarett." rollicking minstrel show with lots of nonsense interspersed throughout it's lines held sway last night at the Universalist church on Fairfield avenue last night under the direction of the church Brotherhood. The piece which was -burlesQued included many song mum bers that were offered in an able man ner and drew applause from the good audience present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
GOV. ORTIZ ARRESTED.

Manila, June 7-Gov. Ortiz, of Union Province, has been arrested, charged with instigating and attempt ed robbery of the provincial treasury. One of the treasury guards was mu-- dered by the robbers but they were surprised and arrested before they could secure any booty.