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The Little River news., 1916-11-18
HOW SOME HOMES CAUGHT FIRE
'The Course of Carelessness" Indeed
 Visited Many Arkansas Homes.

Some of the remarkable ways in which fires get started are shown by a survey of the press of the state which is ushuring in the heating sea- sen with ,tories of loss of life and property through what has been aptly terms 'The Curse of Carlessness.' That readers of this paper may be 1 stimulated to greater care the News shows below how fires are caused al most daily. The fire tax actually paid 1 (tKrough increased living costs) by the head of the average American family of five $1 per year Ninety-five per cent of all fires are preventable- therefore due to carlessness or ignor- ance.
 At Hot Springs an electric iron was left unattended with the current turn ed on and one of the finest dwellings in the city was almost destroyed, the damage reaching several thousand dollars.
 A Little Rock women cleaned an irCn bed with gasoline, and forgetfully let the jar of gasoline uncovered be- meath it. Next morning when a fire was lighted in the kitchen range on the other side of a board partition from the bed an explosion resulted. The gasoline fumes, which when mix ed with air are more explosive than powder and as dangerous as dyna- mite. child sleeping in the bed was burned to death.
 At Malvern a gas stove exploded and burned a dwelling. A leaky gas stove or one with loose valves that turn at touch Is highly dangerous thing.
 A ga' olihe Stove exploded at Jones' bore and the housewife barely escap- ed with her life. Never fill a lighted gasoline stove or meyer fill one when there is light or blaze anywhere in the house. Fill them in the daytime. A gallon of gasoline mixed with air is equal to 237 pounds of dynamite, scientists tell us.
 A defective flue burned an unin- sured house at Hoxie A new flue woulG have co.t possibly SIP Re- pairs to the old might have been made for a dollar or two. The owner lost S3.000 as he had no insurance. If he had insurance the public would have lest the S3,000
 The above examples are taken from a circular issued by the Arkansas Ac- tuarial Bureau.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
LIQUOR MEN ARE
 NOT SATISFIED
aSSDOr People Not Satisfied With the Defeat of Act No. , Last Week.
 Prohibition Popular.
(By Clio Harper.)

LDtle Rock, Nov. 16.-(SpeciaD. - Although the defeat of Act No, 7, ET:an1ed by many as the most bernie i9Igs s3Iece of legislation ever propos- ses rn the state, was most Whelm- 1Rg and decisive, it has not settled the fhyrxnr laws of Arkansas. While the Iiss.xar men are left with scarce a leg Ia stand upon' it is predicted that fEzarn time to time they will make an ss5ort 50 drive a wedge into the prohi- SfzhGE situation. They are still doing rhaa1 gwen in bone-dry Kansas and Maize
 Among the laws that will be propos- @d ED The next legislature will be one 51 Mmai1 the amount of liquor, alcholic zana other wise, that can be shipped Hm1n the state to any enc purchaser 1taring 3 stated period. There has been \ saq9 of this character in Oregon. and cyy Ehe recent election even the limit -%a aznportation of liquor has been pro- 11lh5ssd into that state.
 Liquor shops in Louisiana. Tennes- ssrzz- and Missouri have been doing s.laE.iuing bu'iness in Arkansas The s.gElsass companies and railroads have cetn bringing in great quantities. In s*0'zo@ places ordinances have been pro- pfsz1 sor passed providing for inspec- EK4n fees Cn shipments of liquor Such :,3 2aw wGt5 declared unconstitutional 4I1ag collections had been made on it aM EaIesVille for some months. It EIi4G been suggested in Little Rock, but kI2Is 0sYer been attempted by the eoun- e.l{ 1t is probable that bill will be iazTssluced in the legislature per rz-iganlg municipalities to levy such d vs1tz The decisive vote on the liquor 11Ct last week demonstrated tha+ plU- hIhMlDn il, popular in Arkensas. It is fife eleanest-cut victory that has ever Sssqg1 won fer prohibition in the state 5lML1 ihe slogan Let the People Rule has been thoroughly vindicated.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
FRANK FIREMAN DIES
Former AShdOwn Man Died at TeXar-
 kama Tuesday Noon.

TeXarkana, Nov 15.-Frank Free man died yesterday at 12 o'clock at the family home, 1902 Olive street. The deceased had been in Texarkana but 8 short time, coming here about six months ago to accept position in a local barber shop. He is survived by his wife and two children of TeXark- ana, three brothers. T. J. Freeman, of EeQueen, G. o. Freeman of Muskogee, and J. C. Freeman of TeXarkana. The remains were shipped by the East Un- 6ertaking Company to DeQueen, the old home of the family for burial.
 Frank Freeman is we'll known in Ashdown, having held a position for some months in the Boyer Barber shop on Front stret.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
REPUBLICANS IN HOUSE
Several Will be In Arkansas Legisla-
 tmre This Coming Session.

Little Rock, Nov 16.-(SpeciaD. - There will be several Republican re- presentatives in the Houe, but the Senate will be solidly Democratic Dan McInturf. of Baker. Republican, de- feated Cleveland Reed. Democrat, i'll Searcy county. Two of the unexpect- ed Rupblicans victories were in Poin- set and Hot Springs counties, where C. R. French and A. l. Rowland, res pectively. defeated their Democratic opponents Newton county which is traditonally Republican, elected Ben McFerrin, Democrat. to the lower house Madison county elected a Re- publican member.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
AMERICAN SCOIT iS FREEH
Benjamin Braham Released at Juarc2
 Unable to Explain His Arrest.

Fl Paso, Nov. l5.-After being in the Juarez jail since November :, dur ing which time he expected to be shot as Villa spy, Benjamin Braham was released at the military headquarters in Juarez late today and came to the American side of the river.
 Braham said he knows no reason why he was arrested except that he was scout for General Pershing in Mexico.
 ''I went to JuareZ to see friend be- fore returning to join General Persh- ing's expedition" Braham said. 'I saw the Carranza commander on the street whom l had known as Casas Grandes when was with General Pershing.
 There is an American scout, he said to another officer when he saw me, I was arrested and placed in 8 cell, I was given to understand would be executed. After Andre Gar cia took an interest in my case, was treaAed much fhetter. ,,4 e..
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
TEXARKANIAN SENTENCED
Former Member of Salvation Army
 Gets Three Years for Burglary.

Texarkana, Nov. 7.-In the Bowie County District Court at Boston, Tex, yesterday, Thomas Ashcraft, 35 years old, pleaded guilty to charge of burglarizing the Saenger theater in Texarkana last spring and was given three years in the penitentiary. Ash craft, who has served previous term on a similar charge, was a native of TeXarkana. He was a son of the late J. A. Aircraft, the first town marshal on the Arkansas side He formerly was a member of the Salvation Army.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
CLARK SURE OF HIS ELECTION
ShNaatS to COntt | States Now Seems
 to he Gr0undless.

v ashington, Nov. 16.-The threats of EAs.Llia ani Wes' Virginia thlt has bet4x discussed for several days now :ssffMG5 IG be groundless.
 Fssablic men arriving in Washington ' ,fay and presumed to be in a potion to speak for the Indiana senators dsx:1arssd Senators Kern and Taggart win Do1 contenance a contest This wa8 given out as being authoritative By Maay of emphasis it was explained rnaS OOth Indiana senators have Eeen Ife1asn,al friends of Harry New for lonx years Senator Kern, it was said already has written a warm letter oi eDnsgratulation to MT New, who will saIctsssd him.
 Reports brought to Washington to- s3say- by former Representative A. Nit chsssl Palmer of Pennsylvania has in- creased the optimism of Democratic l3egAse leaders. The Republicans allow rYssa Democrats only five sure votes in Pennsylvania, with one district in slssssEs-. Mir. Palmer claims six cer- yaiR- with one other reasonably cer- taIls for the Democrats and the chanc- ssa even for the capture of the eighth. NJ this is correct Democratic chances xasr arginizing the House throughg tho aiE of .we or three of the Indeoond- %snts are Increased very substantially. Speaker Clark reiterated today his xxaxsment that he would be elected Spsaker of the House in the next Con-
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
GETS VERDICT FOR 5000
Owners of Lake Must Pay for Drown.
 ing TeXarkana Youth.

TaXaTkana. Nov 15.-The damage suit of Jacob Thomas vs the South sestCrn Gas and Electric Company, owners of the street railway. which began in federal court on the Texas side FriGay, ended this morning in a verdict Of $5,000 for the plaintiff. An appeal probably will ta taken.
 Thomas sued, following the death of his son, Henry, who was drowned Hhile bathing in the lake at Spring Lake park. owned by the company, in July, 1915. The suit was for $15,OOO and was based on the allegation that defendants did not maintain proper safeguards. Thomas lived at Atlanta, Texas.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
FARMER KILLED WOLF
George Copeland of Nashville Killed a
 Wolf Near Nashville Saturday.

Nashville, Nov. 15-George Copeland who resides four miles west of this city, killed wolf last Saturday. MT. Copelands children were going along the road when the wolf jumped out of the woods after them. The children ed into the lot, where MT. Copeland killed him with a club.
 This is the second wolf that has been killed in thii section recently, the other being killed about two weeks ago.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
STATE HOSPITAL CASE
Board of Control Have Not Thorough.
 iy i}iScu>SGM The Matter,

Little Rock, Nov. 16.-(SpeciaD - 1t las been authoritivly stated that the Board of Control has not officially discussed the Bledsoe case, since the Supreme Court handed down it's de- cision November 9th, He has until November T. 15 days after the decis- 'on, to file {. molten for a rehearing. which will e2G a fourth dclav of one or twelve weeks to dispose of it. In the meantime the Board is nos dis turbing tie status quo.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
Warming Order.

In the Chancery Court of Little River county, Ark. Ed Turner, plain tiff vs. Unknown heirs of Henry Day. deceased. defendant. The defendant, the unknown heirs of Henry Day, de-
 ceased are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Err Fur ner Witness my hand and the seal of this court this 10th day of Oct, 1916. Chas. H. Park, Clerk. 92-W
The Little River news., 1916-11-18
HERE AND THERE IN
 ARKANSAS

Fire did $500 damage to A. D. Millers rice farm near Harrisburg last week. The fires spread over the field, destroying much valuable pas ture and also destroying a large hay stack, al corn field and two large straw stacks.
 Fake agents claiming to represent well-knoWn magazines have been working in St. Francis County They offer low rates and get the money in advance.
The Little River news., 1916-11-18

William Lurton, negro, was convict ed on a charge of wholesale theft of chickens and was given a sentence of two years. A. H. Royster pleaded
 guilty to a charge of bootlegging and
 was given a suspended sentence of one
 year
The Little River news., 1916-11-18

Brush fires are burning in many parts of Arkansas and much fence has been destroyed
The Little River news., 1916-11-18

Thirten years ago when a daughter was born to MT. and Mrs John Hirch- man of Marked Tree they decided to save for her all of the pennies that came into their possession Two years later the child had $43 to her credit. year later another daughter was born and the money was divided be- tween the two girls. In 1913 the over flows caused a severe loss to MT. Hir- ehman and the money belonging to the girls was used to buy a, new, team He returned the money with interest. The money now amounts to more than $500 and is being loaned on good not es. Meantime all pennies are being saved for the young ladies.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09

Rome-Gahn-On Monday at p. m.
at the residence of the bride, S1g
.Teche street, Adam ]. Rome and Es
tina Calm were united in holy matri.
mony by the Rev. S. l.. Vail.
Lenten services at Mt. Olivet as
follows:
Ash Wednesday, a. m, holy com
munion; 7:3O p. m, penitential office
and address.
Friday-7:3O p. m, evening prayer
and sermon.
Sunday-7:3O and II a. m. and I 80
p. m.
Throughout the Lenten season there
will be a service for children on all
school days at Sis a. m.
On Wednesdays and Fridays an eve.
ming service at 7:3O p. m.
On Tuesdays at 1880 p. m. a mis-.
sion study class.
On Sundays the usual services.
On Sunday, March 9Th, Miss Nav
Frazer departed this life to enter life
eternal. Burial Monday at p. m.
Service at home and grave. Inter.
ment in McDonoghville Cemetery
Rev. S. L. Vail officiating. Come to
Me-, saith One, "and coming, be at
rest"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
Famous French Cathedral.

The Reign of Terror in 1893 led to
such disgraceful orgies within the pre-
clncts OF the cathedral of Notre Dame
at Paris that it was closed to the pub
lie as a place of divine worship in
1884, but was reopened in 1902 by Ma.
poleon. The interior has suffered Sc
verely at times at the hands OF the
mob and individuals The worst Of
render was perhaps Louis XIV, who.
carrying out his fathers VOW, caused
the destruction of the fourteenth CEN
fury stalls, the high altar. embellished
with gold and silver statuettes. the
cloisters, tombs and unique stained
glasswork. In 1S45 restoration was
necessary in many parts of the build.
ing, the work being successfully I'M
dertaken by Lassus, Viollet-le-Du and
Boeswillwald.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
Panama TapiK.

Tapir furnishes the best food OF all
the animals in the Panama Jungle. hut
1t is also the most difficult animal TO
shoot or capture. 1t is called yaca
DE montana (mountain cow by the ma.
yves, but in fact it resembles more a
large pig with short legs, brown, short
haired hide, short ears, a stump tail
and prehensile lip. 1t has three toes
on the hind feet and four on the front
IL mas keen sense of hearing and of
smell and any unusual presence in the
jungle is detected at once. It's skull
and breast are so strongly built that
the densest jungle proves no bar to
Its progress. To shoot one the hunter
must be quicker than with a deer. for
the tapir has no curiosity and runs at
the first hint of danger. At bay it
nights with its forefeet, and no dog
of the jungle will attack it. II is cas-.
lily domesticated when taken Young
and grows to maturity without becom.
ing savage.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
BAPTISMS.

The following were baptized Sun
day at the church by Rev. ]. A. Petit:
Dominick, son of Jacob Lala and
Louise IIingle, OF 53S Pacific avenue
Sponsors. Victor and Mary Lala.
Pearl Letitia Mary, daughter OF
James Covell and Jennie Legendre, of
S29 Elmira avenue. Sponsors, Luke
II. Legendre and Viola Covell.
Florence Helen, daughter of George
c. Wattigney and Elizabeth H. Camp
bell, Of S07 Atlantic avenue. Spon-
sors. E. ]. Burg and Kate Burg.
Paul Romes Alphonse, son of Julian
Barroul and Ida Fourcade, of 915
Teche street. Sponsors, Alphonse
Rousset and Angelo Barroul.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
Facts, Fun and Folly.

Adirondack eeaVers-Abu
twenty-five beavers the Recently
Ionaday
forests become
trees
occasionally
tree in front of $4,000 a
ought be
difficulty however
ruve to private public
commissioner
permit 70 of the trouble maker
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
Ml'sS;zS&3y~~x7@zzrr1z
A.IZEszr2E1llle111sN

Thursday evening services will he
held at 80. the first of the Lenten
sermons being preached. Services
Sunday morning at s o'clock, and Ger.
man services at 1890.
Friday evening the voting members
Twill meet. The Sunday school teach
iers meet next Monday evening, and
the Young Peoples Society Tuesday
Ievening.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
II. y. G.. G.

The Club closed its social season
last Friday with a most enjoyable
dance. An orchestra of Algiers talent
as an added feature drew the usual
refined, good-natured and jolly crowd
that patronizes the II. n. G. C. enter
tainments.
Though one chapter is closed, an.
other will soon be opened, for plans
are already out for interesting and
pleasing forms of entertainment for
the Lenten season. The games will
he started in the next few days, and
other unexpected features will be
inaugurated.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
A BACK LEVEE FOR THE NAVAL STATION SECTION

hgh"ater there should be
having material
territory indee Street the lower
could easily cheapy be OBJ
beginning the river the lower
and
which proposed this expanding section the
shell road trolley line
arm.as
along the 4arIen line would act
of
woods about
apcnts fedne AID the canal thus doubling this
lower ctiOn's cult
The Herald has been conducting shows that
the
in D.
No
b made %
the
Boys well
frpaIe in
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09

Earl Thomas. son of William North
and Elmer Thibaud, of COS Belleville
street Sponsors, Charles Traub and
Mary Gillin.
Mildred Irene. daughter of Alfred
Parker and Martha Burmaster, OF COL
Elmira avenue. Sponsors, Eli eau
threauX and Mildred Burmaster.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
NEW ORLEANS, MARCH 9, 1916.
lz:.s,sAszzzAz# ny
VISITORS.

Rev. Fr. Either. of Buras, La,
spent the Carnival holidays at the
rectory as the guest Of FIR. Larkin.
Rev. FIR. Burns of Pass Christian,
Miss, also remained at the rectory
during the festivities This was the
first time that FIR Burns had the OPP
portunity of seeing the great New
Orleans carnival.
Mr.. A. De Patie, of jefferson Col
lege, forgot the glories of Greater
Boston when he also viewed the
spectacular Mardi Gras celebration
of our city.
VERY REV. T. J. LARKIN'S FEAST
The beloved pastor of the Holy
Name Church had another testimO-
NAL of the love his people, espec-
tally of the younger ones, last Sun
day afternoon when the II. n. G. G.
hall was filled, eager TO participate
in this manifestation of love and 10y
atty. The good Sisters with their
usual ability prepared a most APP
propriate and attractive program for
the one who takes so much interest
in the welfare of the school.
Sunrise Land, charming in its
quaintness and enhanced by the
beauty and talent of our young la
dies, delighted all those present. The
operetta went off with a swing mad
zest that carried and enthused the
audience. The lines were as usual
gone through with the Characters
tic clearness and intelligence pecu-
liar to our children. The music was
tuneful and catchy, and the dances
graceful The whole cast deserves
great, praise and must feel proud
that even people from the great city
of Philadelphia expressed themselves
as pleased and delighted. The char
acters were:
en-, who has just returned from a
visit to England, Clare Cassidy; APP
pie Blossom, Mabel Comeaux; Cherry
Blossom, Hazel Cayard; Sing Sing,
Frances Haggerty; Yum Yum, Elma
Vallette; Ogo Bogo, James Charbon-
net; His wife, Katie Spence; Lang
Toy, an Honorable Gentleman, in
love with Lotus Blossom, Dwight
Salathe.
Japanese Maidens: Gladys Sirey, |
Eleanora Mitchell, Gertrude Robi- |
chaux, Gladys McCuen.
Butterfly Dancers: Dorothy Muir
tagh, Evelyn Peterson. Mildred Nc
Cauley. Margaret Ford. Alice Rior-
dan, Mildred Maher
Little Geishas: Marguelone Pu-
joy, Eunice Cunningham, Rilma Nc
Nair, Marguerite Duvic. Hyacinth
Muntz, Marguerite Euper.
Address, Miss Mamie Morrison.
The address delivered by Miss Ma
ME Morrison expressed the senti-
ments of all and pleased and touch
ed the heart of the one to whom
tuCg NtlC auuiCSStu II was utlN-
cred with the feeling, the clearness
and the finish of an artist.
Miss Anna Louise McNeely was
as good as ever, and as usual de-
lighted her hearers.
Before the above program FIR.
Larkin entertained at dinner several
of his friends. His Grace, Rt Rev.
Archbishop Blenk, much improved
in health, came over to grace the
feast and wish Godspeed to his old
friend His Honor. Mayor Behrman.i
was also present. The other guests
were Frs. Jeanmard, Wynhoven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerwin and Master
and Mrs. c. Bigley from
Philadelphia. Mrs. McNally and the
Misses ]. and c. McNally. 1t was
a beautiful tribute of appreciation
to FIR. Larkin and most enjoyable
repast. rendered all the more so
through the interesting experiences
and anecdotes of the Archbishop and
Mayor Behrman.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
SERVICES.

Special collection next Sunday tor
the benefit of the cOlOred and Indian
missions of the United States.
Wednesday and Sunday-Rosary
sermon and benediction, $50 p. m.
Friday-Stations of the cross; 3:1I
for children, 100 for adults.
Sunday-Masses 5-7-9-10:30 high
mass; baptisms. 81 rosary, sermon
benediction, 7:30.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
Enclosures.


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mink
the citizens and the city
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conditions easily
columns the interest if
keeping which will
officials
fuentia citizens this
ncipal District should vigorously this while
to assist this laudable
public should
would
resolutions
derstanng the organization
clusion.
this
be and Just about their
The Herald submitting
gladly publish others which will bring
which believes
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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
II. y. G. c. AUXILIARIES' EUCHRE
4 GREAT SUCCESS.

The ladies who organized this eu
Ichre party are to be congratulated on
their success, and the people who CO
Ioperated thanked heartily for the gen
lerous and cheerful help. 1t was most
gratifying to see such a fine crowd
out to have a good time and also
| delighted to help out a good cause
tSuch an abundance of prizes has sell
dom been seen. 1t is no wonder then
THAT the event was a success. Mer.
chants and friends generously offered
beautiful and useful prizes, for which
the organization extends to them the
most hearty thanks. The returns are
not all in yet, but it is safe to say that
the amount made will be beyond the
fondest expectations of all the pro-
| rnoters.
A special meeting of the Auxiliaries
will be held at the II. n. G. c. Hall
Friday after the services in the
church.
The successful euchre players were.
first, Chris Herbert and Mrs. J. f
Collins; second. n. Nolen, Miss Anna
McNeely, Mesdames J. Ryan and Pol
lock; third, r. Whitmore, X Christy,
II. Mcmahon and Misses VI. Murtagh
and A. Lecourt and Mrs. Moseley:
fourth, Mrs. ]. Nolen, Miss Price, Mrs.
Meyers, Mrs. Corbett, Miss Borne and
Mrs. judith; fifth, Mrs. Mcintosh, Mrs.
A. Johnson, Mrs. Hausknecht, Miss L.
Keogh, Miss Z. Richard and Mr..
Borne; sixth, Miss Eola Abbott, r.
Richards, -. Drotz. G. Brauner, B.
Donner Mrs. u. Gaiennie and Miss
Abribat; seventh, ]. Higgins, Miss
Reaney, Miss 1. Bonner, Mrs. Keogh
and Mrs. L. Spitzfaden; BOBBY, Mrs.
A. Johnson.
The entrance prize, a two dollar and
fifty cent gold piece, was received by
y. Nolen.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-03-09
Daily Thouuht.

I'll bind myself to that which. once |
being right. will not be less right when
I shrink from it-Kingsley.