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The Little River news., 1918-04-06
EXPECTS BLOW tY ITALY
And British Official Predicts More
 Great Battles in West.

London, April 3.-There are indi- Italy is in preparation and we shall not be surprised if it develops before long, said Maj. Gen. F. B. Maurice, chief director of military operations. at the War Office, in his weekly talk today.
 There is no question but that the German los ses in the last fortnight have been very considerably heavier than ours,' General Maurice added. He indicated his belief that further gigantic battles are in prospect on the Western front.
 For the moment he said, after series of great battles, the front, both north and south of the Somme has reached a condition of stability. But We are only at the beginning of April, which is earlier than the be- ginning of the offensive last year. and a whole years campaigning season is before us
 Tt would be futile to think the German operations at an end"
 The Germans, General Maurice said, are making great effort in the air at time when the allies are some what crippled by the loss of many air dromes and much equipment.
 The German principle" he said, 'is to concentrate everything on whatever they undertake. That is why they stopped bombing London. While the allies still retain superiori- ny in the air and a preponderance m .pen and machines, we are far from. having anything like command oI the air. The enemy is able to take as many photographs as he requires aud to conduct the necessary reconnois- sance and scouting by air.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
WHO IS bURN|kG CUR
 SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES
Arkansas Facing What Looks Like an Organized Movement of In.
 cendiariSm in Behalf of Kaiser.

is today facing a condition ing in the state and there is nog uaran- tee that the direct menace may not soon include private buildings.
 A personal investigation by a re- presentative of the fire prevention de- partment of the Southern Construction News recently developed the fact that wooden doors of church in North Little Rock and that the building was fired by an incendiary. The church fire was discovered and put out with small damage but the other fire swept away thousands of dollars worth. of property.
 A few nights ago enc of the most magnificent and costly church edifices in Little Rock was gutted by fire of the most mysterious origin. Through out the state and other states schools churches and other public buildings are burned with startling regularity.
 Two motives at least could actuate pro-Germans in an incendiary cam paign. The first an attempt to terror ize and the second to divert labor, money and material from war pur- poses. The fire strikes a double blow by wiping totally out of existence the amount of wealth represented by the cost of the labor and material in the bui ding in the first place while i the rebuilding diverts materials and i work from War-supplies production. If i the fire bugs are seeking to create a reign O. terror they are succeeding only in insugurating an attitude of precaution and of demand for re- tribution which will see the fire bugs dealt with as yankee would be dealt with if caught trying to burn a church or schoolhouse in Berlin.
 It is unfortunate that we Americans are so accustomed to seeing our build ings burn that we cannot bring our selves easily to realize that the enemy is taking advantage of our apathy in regard to fire.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
SEVERE LOSSES SHOWN
Some Regiments Virtually Anhiliated
 During Recent Advances.

Washington, April 2.-Futrher in formation regarding the losses suffer- ed by the Germans in their offensive and on the German attitude toward the Alsatians as revealed by secret documents seized on prisoners, is giv- en in an official dispatch today from France. This dispatch follows:
 "On April l, the Germans with drew from the front four divisions that had suffered severely To the depleted divisions mentioned yester- day may be added the following:
 "The First, the 199th, whose com panics were reduced to 40 men; the 4th, the 9th, the 50th, the 18th and the reserve division of the guard, which has lost 25 per cent of it's men. a regiment of the 18th Division has been reduced to less than 800 men The 5th and 45th Reserve Divisions were reduced more than half.
 The Alsatian contingents, three quarters of which had been until now used on the Eastern front and are now in France, appear to give great con cern to the Germans, according to se- cret instructions found on prisoners It iH forbidden to use Alsatians and Lorrainers in the first line and in pa trol duty. These precautions show conclusively how little trust the Ger mans have in the inhabitants of the provinces which they claim for their own
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
STORES TO CLOSE
 FROM 1 TO3P. N.
Patriotic Program to Herald Opening of Liberty Loan Drive at Ashdown Iodayss~a
 Saturday.

All stores at Ashdown will close to- day from to o'clock and d patriotic meeting with a short program will be held at the eschoo1 building. All school children are notied to report at the school building at 12:30 From there they will, march up town and will be accompanied back by the town and public to the school building. A short patriotic program will be ren- dered. Hon. W. H. Arnold of Texar- kama and Hon. J. o. Livesay of Fore man will deliver short addres ses. The high school girls will sing patriotic songs At Foreman patriotic meet ing will be held on the streets.
 Hon. Stephen D. Brundidge, of Searcy, is in the hands of the Liberty Bond Conr'>i.tee of the State. He will address L.. , ,ple of the county next Sunday, Apr:. |, at S:30 o'clock at Ashdown. There Til be many rallies and speeches to-day, April 9th, from one to o'clock in all the towns of the county. All business houses and pro- fessional offices will be closed during these hours to join in these rallies.
 The engagements are as follows:
 Richmond-Lieut. D. J. McPherson, A. T. Hemphill, N. c. McCrary and Mrs. Dove Cheever.
 Ashdown-Hon. J. o. Livesay and w. H. Arnold.
 Arden-Hon P. B. Williams and iRcv. w. T. Sullivan.
 Foreman-Lee Estes and Seth C.. Reynolds
 Allene-Fev s. K Burnett, C. w. Wright, R. l.. Johnson and T. F. Hughes.
 Ogden-A. Goldsmith and Dr. A. B. Bishop.
 The above addresses will be deliver ed Saturday afternoon from to 3 o'clock, and Sunday night at the @School Auditorium in Ashdown, Hon. stephen D. Brundidge will deliver his address on American Patriotism.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06

The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at the church Wednesday with a splendid numebr in attendance There was much interest shown in the rendering of the program, subject, Home and Foreign Missions The society voted to meet every Wednesday in the month at the church, and the last is to be a social meeting and at some residence. The New Year books came and were delivered with a request for an order for more. Mrs. Head resigned as president and Mrs. Caples was made president with Mrs. HeartSifleld, vice president. We are beginning the new year with zeal and earnestness and we do, so hope, that everyone will keep it up. The society voted to fine every 2nember 5c for being extremely late or absent. So watch your clock and be there at 2:3O p. m., new time.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
Home Talent Operett,.

The "Belles O. Fol de Rol" an oper- eta staged by local talent under the able direction of Mrs. J. E. Locke Tuesday evening, was heard by d most appreciative and representative crowd at the School Auditorium. The door receipts amounting to $70 goes to Red Cross benefit. Members Of the night class of the i2ed Cross knitting unit sang the varied parts. showing unusual cOmpCture and finish for anna teur palyers, and taking the change of scene and voice, quite as smoothly as do professional singers in music al comedy of travelled experience. All parts were played by girls, and the courtiers, in mems evening apparel were quite as free from embarrassment as were the pretty belles who played opposite them. Miss Gladys Nor wood sang the difficult role of the King with much skill, and Miss as high court physician, singing the part in pleasing contralto. Mrs. A. R. Fleniken, the entrancing widow charmed her hearers with the sweet soprano of her solo lead The cur tain came down on each of the two acts with the players in chorus en- semble for tuneful song numbers, and most attractive stage setting, During short interlude little Miss Margaret Poland delighted the audience in her graceful butterfly dance responding to the hearty encore with a pretty di- version of step and figure. Miss Cora Smith who rendered the entire piano interpretation in musical accompani- ment and Mrs. Locke who coached the players with such manifest skill, are to be congratulated upon the happy
 
 success of their efforts
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
TO GREATLY SPEED UP End DRAFT
Calling of S0G,000 Men This Year Will
 Be EXrediated.

Washington April 3.-Measures to speed up the dr1.t program are in con- II ,lnplation ant aa of;'lai announce ment is expected soon, The intention is to meet the emer- gency in France For that reason the S00,000 to be called this year will be called more rapidly than was previous ly planned.
 War Department officials said no arrangements are in sight looking to calling out more than SO0,000 men, it was planned to take into the serv- ice.
 Reports that the draft would be raj, eI to 1,500 900 men were denied.
 Officials 70 net believe that more men will be send abroad this year than the department arranged to summon, even with additional British shipping made available as troop transports.
 To Send 1,50O,00O Over.
 There are now under arms here and in Europe more than 1,500,O00 Ameri- can so.Giers. The number will have been raised to about 2,500 GOO by the end of the year. counting drafted men, volunteers and special technical forces.
 If it is possible to get total of 1,500000 men in France by January 1 next, the best previous hopes of the War Department will have been real ized and there still will be 2, force of almost equal size in training here. The present effort is directed more toward getting the men to France early in the year to meet the emer geacies thre than toward tn increas- ing number to be sent during the year
 Many factors enter into any pro posal to increase the number of men training here. They must be drawn largely from agricultural and in dus trial fields, and the allies supply lines as we'll as the American are largely dependent upon American food and supplies.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
COMM NIFTY CLUB
Organization Perfected at Hicks Which
 is Creating Much Interest.

Harry Kapp, the district agent and Miss Plunkett held a meeting with the citizens of Hicks community Satur day night organizing the farmers into a Community Agricultural Club. They delivered to US eloquent speeches on the benefits of thorough organized man pawer on the farms, of the many per sonal benefits to be derived from CO., operation with the government and state university and omst especially the cooperation of farmer and farmer.
 Miss Plunkett gave the women most delightful and instructive talk on the benefits of the sciences of pre- serving, and the present great ne costly of conserving of food and time and strength. They organized the men and women into classes for different demonstrations on those phases of portance to the farmers and our na- tion Just now.
 We are going to enaeavor to make the Hicks Community Agricultural Club the most efficient and progressive club in the county. This club onw consists of eight members. We will be glad to get more. We are alive watch us grow. The officers of this organization are:
 A. R. Smith, President.
 Mrs. Jimn Shaw, Secretary
 Lila Johnston, Reporter.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
Postmaster Examination.

At the request of the Postmaster General the United States Civil Ser vice Commission has announced an examinati tion to be held at TeXarkana, Arkansas on May 8, 1918 for the posi- tion of postmaster at AShdown This office has an annual compensation of $1700. To be eligit'e for this ex- animation an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, must ac- tually reside within the delivery of the office and have so resided at the time the present vacancy occurred. Ap- plicants must have reached their twenty-frst but not their sixty-fifth birthday on the date of the examina- tion. Application Form BOA and full in ormation concerning the require ments of the examination may be se- cured from the postmaster at the place of vacancy or from the Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. c. Ap- plicatioE> should be properly execut- ed and filed With ,le Commission at Washington, D. C., in time for the examination of tt1e applicant.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
AGED MAN DIES
F. G. Hinton Near Hicks Died at Age
 of S6 Tuesday Morning.

F. J. Hinton died at the home of his son near Hicks some time during Mon day night, the family finding him dead in bed Tuesday morning. MT. Hinton was S6 years of age He was born in Georgia in 1883 and come to this state many years ago. He had been living with his sons, Will and Walter Hinton. for a number of years, He was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held at Hicks Wednesday, .-g,
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
MRS. ELLA BELL
L0ckesburg Woman Died While Here
 Wishing Her Daughter.

Mrs. Ells Bell of Loclesburg 4ied in this Thursday night at the home Of her daughter, Mrs A. P. Steel, with whom she was visiting. She succomb- ed to a ve.y brief attack of pneumonia, suffering only two CT three days. The body WG3 carried to Lockesburg Fri day, where the funeral and burial was held. The death came as shock to he" many friends here, many O. whom did not know Of her illness. Mrs. Bell was, one of t;.e bec. known women in Sevier county, where she had lived all her life. She was the wife of the late Judge G. A. Bell, formerly county judge of that county. She is survived ty two son, Asa and Marlin, and by six daughte"s, one of whom is Mrs. A. P. Steel of Ashdown. The writer has known Mrs. Bell since childhood, and knew her as 8 great and good Christ ian woman.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
BALL GAME
Ashd0Wn High Won Over LOckesburg
 High by Score Of 10 to z.

The Lockesburg High school base bll team accompanied by Superintend- ent l.. K. Quinn came to Ashdown We'd nesday for a game with the local high school team. The game was inter- esting, but the Lockesburg boys were slightly outclassed and lost by a score of 10 to 2.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
BIG GERMAN GUN BURSTS
And Five of Crew Of Long Range
 Weapon Killed, Says Paris.

Paris, April 3.-The Germans again began to Lombard Paris at $50 o'clock this morning.
 One of the German long range guns bombing Pals burst, according to prisoners captured on the French front, five of the gun crew being killed. This announcement was made officially tonight.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06

Navy ships need binoculars and spy glasses. Glasses will be returned at termination of wawr, if possible. One dollar will be paid for each one ac- cepted. Tag each article with your name and address and express or mail to Hon. Fra: Frranklin p Roosevelt A. Asst: s. Secy. of Navy. care of Naval Obser- vatory. Washington, D. c. WM you help as .11Stand Watch" on . destroyer
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
NOtice.

All parties interested in graveling the Peytonville road are requested to meet at the court house at o'clock p. lm., Saturday April 13, 1918.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
Notice to Home Guard

All members of the Home Guard and any one who wishes to volunteer, as well as all men of prescribed age limit will meet at the mayors office qfomptly at l o'clock Saturday to march with the school children to auditorium to Liberty Loan Meeting.-Geo. Briant. Captain.
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
French Statement.

The Paris War Office announcement tonight says:
 There was no infantry action dur ing the course of the day. Quite violent artillery fighting was main tained in the region of Montdidier, especially between Demuin and Han garden -Santerre. It was quite every where else"
 German attacks south of Moreuil last night were repulsed e. by the French fire and the enemy was un- able to gain footing in any part of the French positions, the war office announced. except at one point. The French also broke up a German at tack near Rollot and gained ground north of Plemont.
 German Statement.
 German troops yesterday captured the heights southwest of Moreuil, on the Somme front, the German General Staff announced today.
 "A night thrust by British troops against Ayette was repulsed by counter-attack" says the official statement "The British attacked with strong forces between Marcle- cave and the Luce, but they were driven back with heavy losses" &
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
W.S.S

At the Baptist Church Sunday.
 II a. m. Things wotrh While" 8 p. m. 1.-The Eternal Separation" Ser vices according to new time.-C. w. Wales., pastor. ,..s.,...,...
The Little River news., 1918-04-06

B. A. Hartsfield ha moved into the house formerly occupied by A. R. Hill,
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
OAIH0US QUIET OH
 LOhG BATTLE FRONT Fierce Fighting in Picardy May Break Out at Any Time-Allies Are Stronger NOW-Weather
 Is UnfayOrabIe.

New York, April 3-Although fighting activity along the entire front of the new Somme offensive remains slight, there still prevails the feeling that soon again battles on a large scale will begin with the allied troops after the respite of several days, eager to test their strength against the foe.
 From the Somme to the Oise river. along that portion of the battle line which bulges, out toward Amiens, the big guns of the opposing sides have opened in duels of great proportions, and it is probable that either side at any moment maye take the offensive.
 This week there has been no marked change in the alignment of the op- posing sides from Arras southward to Chauny. The fighting has lacked the bloody character of the previous days, owing in part to extremely EIl weather conditions Daily there has been going on reinforcement of strategic positions
 Near Lens violent artillery duels have been revived on some sectors, hand in Belgium at various points shelling continues. An American sec tor has been heavily attacked with
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
Compliments |. $. Pliers.

The British War Office paid com pliment to American 2irmen in an of ficial statement tonight.
 During the last fortnight of in tense fighting in the air. it said, " the assistance rendered by the per sonnel of the American air service attached to the Royal Air Service has been valuable.'
 The London War Office statement tonight said: There is no change in the situation
 British troops, after sharp fight ing last ngiht, repulsed a determined attack by the Germans in the neigh borhood of FampouX, the London War Office announced today. The town of Ayette (about eight miles southwest of Arras) is again in British posses ion
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
Activity in Italy.

In the Italian theater there still is no indication of when the expected big battle between the Italians and the Teutonic allies will burst, but daily there is increasing activity all along the front.
 Along the various fronts the air men of. ,Jotn sides .4.f keeping up their intensive activity, bombing posi- tions behind the lines, searching out troop and transport movements and engaging in aerial combats. The French War Office reports more than 13 tons of projectiles having been dropped on German railways and can comments ct Ham, Chauny and Noyon and also in the region of Rove in the A
The Little River news., 1918-04-06
success of their efforts.
Will You Supply Eyes for the Navy 1!

W.S.S.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-12
CADILLAC COLOR
JOBS ARRIVE HERE
Cars Specially Finished in
Pleasing Color Schemes Oc-
cupy Center of Stage on
Auto Row.

The Jones-Hansen Cadillac COM
pany this week received the first of
shipment of 1918 models. finished
in various colors Some are modest.
while others are of brighter hue,
Boston, New York and Omaha are
the only points which have been fav-
ored with these specially finished
models. These points were favored
owing to the fact that their orders
were placed for in advance.
One cannot help but feel the air
of exquisite taste when viewing this
assembly of specially finished cars.
The scheme of finish harmonizes per-
fectly. Tasteful interior finishing has
been combined with the color OF the
body and the wheels are touched to
best match the rest of the color
scheme.
Some of the names applied to the
coors are quite patriotic in their ref
erence to our allies, while others sug-
gest desire to appeal to milady's
fancy.
Among the models now on display
at the sales room of the Jones-Hansen
Cadillac company are battleship
gray victoria, with white wire wheels,
a peacock blue victoria, a valentine
English gray Victoria, a suburban
blue, four passenger; a carmine red,
four passenger; a Belgian blue, four
passenger, with cream colored wheels.
and a beige colored touring car.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-12
TRUCKS faster
Than RAILROADS
ONL0NG JOURNEY
Arrival Of First Fully Equipped
Motor Truck Train Cause
Of Much Enthusiasm in
Windy City.

Five freight laden motor trucks,
their bodies forming a more or less
indistinguishable smear of mud and
dust, snorted down Michigan avenue
at Chicago Wednesday, almost exactly
1t the hour scheduled for arrival when
they left Akron, o., westbound, Mon
day night. The cavalcade was the
first fully equipped motor truck
freight train, running on a regular
time table schedule, to enter Chicago.
The 440-mile trip was completed in
}5H hours, a feat unheard of in any
Of the prevailing railway freight
schedules. The truck drivers worked
in shifts and the only stops made
we're those necessitated by bad roads
or an occasional repair. Thirteen
and half hours were consumed IN
this way, but it did not prevent the
train from arriving at the appointed
time.
Stationed Under Guard Here.
LAST night the trucks had delivered
their freight and were stationed in
Grant park under an armed guard
from the naval training station,
Thursday morning they were loaded
with 16 tons of Red Cross hospital
supplies and started on what is de-
signed to be a record breaking trip
to Baltimore by way of Washington.
The supplies are destined for i'm
mediate shipment to General Persh-
ing's forces in France, but had been
delayed in Chicago for several weeks
because railway transportation was
not to be had. One item of the con-
signment is complete field kitchen,
capable OF serving meals to 400 men
at the front line trenches. 1t is the
gift of Mrs. Marion Ream Stephens,
in memory of her father, the late
Norman B. Ream.
The start out Michigan avenue was
made about noon, the naval training
station band, a detail of tackles" and
representatives of the Red Cross gav-
ing the train its sendoff. There will be
other festivities along the way and
a public reception in Washington.
Delegations from the Chicago Asso-
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-12

Mr.. Card of the Card-Adams COM
pany, distributing DENLY trucks i'll
Nebraska and Iowa, clearly indicates
the desire of the government to i'll
crease rather than to restrict motor
truck production.
"The Council of National Defense
approves the widest possible use of
the motor truck as a transportation
agency, and requests the State Coun-
Gil of Defense and other state author
tiles to take all the necessary steps
to facilitate such means of transpor-
tation, removing any regulations that
tend to restrict and discourage such
nee"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-12

citation of Commerce, the Chicago Au-
tomobile Trade association, and the
Traffic club met the travellers when
they arrived. There was band and
procession down Michigan avenue
and over Jackson boulevard to the
Board of Trade building.
The trucks are part OF fleet which
the Goodyear Tire company has oper-
ated for some time between Akron
and Boston. They have cabs special
ly build to provide sleeping quarters
for the train crew, and all operate on
huge pneumatic cord tires, the largest
of which are 44x10 inches in size.