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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-20
TWO ARE KILLED WHEN
NUMBER s IS WRECKED
Engineer James Winn of Little Rock
and Unidentified Negro Dead
open Switch Was
Cause.

Hope, Feb. 17-Death was racing
with No. 6 last night when it came
north at the rate of Is miles an hour
and ran into and open switch at
Guerney's water tank, five miles
south of Hope, at $3.50 o'clock tonight
The engine and five cars were thrown
from the track, Engineer James Winn
died at his post, unidentified ne
gro was cut to pieces end Fireman
George Lovel, was injured. Several
of the passengers were bruised and
cut by flying glass.
The engine, two vegetable cars, ex-
press car, mail car and baggage car
were thrown IS feet away from the
rails The engine was telescoped by
a vegetable car and Engineer Winn
was pinned beneath heavy timbers
and badly crushed. But he retained
consciousness, in spite of his suffering,
and talked to the men who were trying
to rescue him, advising them how
to reach him. Just as the lst OBJ
struction was removed he gasped
Boys, I can't stand it any longer, -
and collapsed in death.
Engineer Winn told his rescuers
that he had applied the emergency
brakes nd remained at his post when
he saw the danger. His bod! was
sent to Little Rock last night.
General Superintendent ]. W. Dean
ordered physicians in automobiles out
from Hope when he learned of the
wreck, and sent relief trains from
Texarkana and Little Rock He went
down on the train from Little Rock
himself and took charge of the situa-
ton. The wreck will be cleared by
noon tomorrow. Trains will be de-
toured from Hope over the L. & A.
to TeXarkana.
It is presumed that the negro who
was killed was riding the blind bag
gage. A letter was found on him
from his Wife in Memphis, urging him
to come home.
1t is net known why the switch
happened to be open, but the railroad
officials are conducting rigid inve2-
tigstion It was reported that the
switch could not have been open very
long.
Conductor w. J. Hodgins of Little
Rock was in charge of TIE train. He
was uninjured.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-20
-W.S,S.-
MARRIED SUNDAY
Lieuteamt Edward Freeman and Miss
Cora MiiIwee Wed in This City.

LieuicCant Edward Freeman OF
Camp Pike and Miss Cora, MillWee OF
Horatio ere married in this city $ III
day afternoon at l o'clock. The we'd
ding took place at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. P. H. Phillips, the latter being
the sister of the bride. The simple
service was performed by Rev. w. T..
Sullivan of the Presbyterian church.
Only a few friends witnessed the cere-
mony. On account of the groom hav-
ing only one days leave the couple
left on X. C. S. No. for Little Rock.
The groom, who is = son Of Mrs. Jno.
D. Freeman Of this city, is a lieutenant
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-20
". S. S. AND THRIFT
STAMPS MEETING AELD
Prominent Speakers From Texarkana
Addressed Fair Crowd at
School Auditorium
Sunday.

b. H. Kuhl, group director of the
War Savings Committee, and Judge
Hodges both of Texarkana, addressed
q fair crowd in the interest of the War
Savings and Thrift Stamp campaign
at the school auditorium Sunday aft
ernoon The gentlemen were intro
duced by Hon. A. D. DuLaney. Judge
Hodges addressed himself more on the
war and it's causes, it's results to our
country and the world if we lose. He
urged that we get over the idea that
we were fighting other than to pre-
serve civilization and all that it stands
'sf5T He believed that we had not yet
realized the full meaning of the strug-
gle He said that there was nor
could be any neutral ground in all the
world. In America We were either
for the government or against. We
must fight as whole people if we are
to win. There are several lines of de-
fense, the battle front, back of them
the transport and supply, back of them
the producers of the sinews of war and
back of that those who save and loan
to the government the money. Every
child could bear some part; no one
was exempt.
He was followed by Mr.. Kuhl. He
talked on the stamps and explained all
about them He said that this cam
paign was for the whole OF 1918 and
urged that everyone get started at
once, ii only that they purchase a
thrift card and one 25c stamp to which
they could add constantly by cutting
out certain noness entail luxuries. He
believed that this would in time change
us into nation Of savers instead of G.
nation of wasters He said that Lit
tie River County's part was 100000
and that we could meet it and would.
Mr. .DuLeEey called for subscriptions
from those in the room and close to
$500 was subscribed. The gentlemen
left after the meeting for Foreman
with d. A. Cook, where they held a
meeting at night. Mi. Cook is the
chairman of the county for the west
end while E. C. Payne of this city is
chairman for the east.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-20
FIRE BOYS HAVE SUITS
Members Of Local Fire Company Will
Fight in Style.

The new suits OF the Ashdown Fire
Company have arrived and will be
distributed by Chief H. B. Wilson at
his store Friday afternoon at o'clock.
All the boys are requested to be pres
ent at that hour. The local company
has made record since it's organiza-
ton for effective work, and we believe
they will do even better dressed in
suitable uniforms to protect them
from the fire and water.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-20
-W.S.S.


There will be primary election in
the town of AshdOwn on March II,
1918, for the purpose OF nominating
the following candidates: One mayor,
one recorder and five aldermen and
three democratic central committee
men.-Dr. A. N. Wood, Chairman; A.
]. Russell, secretary; M. c. Johnson
Democratic Central Committee.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-20

in the National Army and is stationei
at Camp Pike. He is one Of our NATIVE
sons and is an ambitious and enter
prising young man. The bride is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w w. Mill
wee of Horatio, one Of Sewer countys
Oldest and most prominent families.
She has a host of friends here where
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-20
tions in proportions of half and half.

tions in proportions of half and half
My family is composed of,,.,......,....,.-..
persons. My last purchase of flour
sugar was on
date
from Deale1
] have the following substitutes on
hand:
Corn Meal, Corn Flour, Buckwheat
Flour, Oatmeal Grits, Barley Flour,
Soy Bean Flour, Rolled Oats, Corn
Starch, Rice Flour, Peanut Flour,
Shorts, Hominy, Potato Flour, Rice,
Bran.
Note-Scratch out those you have
not.
Purchasers Name ,,,.,...
No and
City or town
NOTE-It is the duty Of every retail
er and consumer to report ANY V1O-
LATION OF THESE RULES TO
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
Wv S S.
Mrs. Frnak Rorner of Foreman pas
sed through Ashdown Sunday on her
way home rom Hot Springs.
Mrs. Cook of ParalOma and sister,
Mrs O. S. Sims of Castor La, passed
through Ashdown Monday on their Wy
to Paraloma.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
KAISER IN ALSACE;;
SAYS He WON'T LET
AMERICANS PASS
Karl RoSner, the Faithful Press
Agent, Gives New Scenario
of Rulers Journeys.

AMSTERDAM, Sept 23.--"We will
never let Frcnchmcn or Americans
through here" was the promise given
TO Emperor william by his troops
when he visited the Alsace- Lorraine
front on Sept. 10 and 20. according TO
Kari Rosner's despatch to the Lokal
Anzeiger.
THE purpose OF tho visit was 20
thank the troops for having bravely
held out and, according 10 possibly
significant remark by the Emperor's
chroniclcr, 'at the same timo giving
them Inspiring words for the fresh
lighting Oh tho threshold OF which we
are, perhaps, standing on the south
west OF the empire"
The Emperor first visited the Soc
ton between Mulhauseu and Colmar
where I'm sight OF tho Vosges front OF
whose heights and slopes tho German
positions run and within hearing o.
the dull roaring cannon fire. Emperor
william. conducted by Field Marsha
Duke Albrecht OF Wurttemburg. the
commander in chief OF the army
group, went from division to division
camp TO camp and hospital to hos.
pital."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
LATEST OFFICIAL REPORTS

Sunday reached the River yardai
and cut the main railway line between
Uskub and SalonilSl.
"our troops have crossed the
Crnreka (the Drenska Mountain
range) and have cut the railway be-
tween Gradsko (southeast OF UslSub)
and Prilep, which Is the main line Of
communication Of the German army.
"All the surrounding enemy sectors
are feeling the consequences OF hAv-
ing their lines Of communication cut.
Our advance from sept Is UP to to-
day amounts 20 a total OF sixty-fivc
kilometres (4O miles,.
Infantry units have now reached
the highest part OF the very noun
tainous regions and advanced forty
Kilometres (e5 miles) in one day. The
number OF prisoners and the volume
OF war material is increasing con-
tinually."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
THREE RAIDS ON METZ Line
ARE MADE BY The AMERICANS;
INFLICT CONSIDERABLE LOSS
More Than Fifty Germans Killed or Wounded
in First Attack, Which Follows Heavy
Barrage-Prisoners Brought Back.

WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE
METZ FRONT. Sept % UNITED
PrcSs.)--American troops made three
successful raids on this front early
yesterday. taking more than thirty
prisoners and inflicting considerable
losses on the Germans.
Tho principal raids were made In
the region OF Haumont- les -1.achaus-
see Give miles northwest of Thlau-
court). Tho American artillery threw
a barrage close about the village. cut
ting off the enemy communications.
Our infantry dashed into the box thus
created. They encountered a number
OF Boches. killing and wounding more
than 80. They brought back 20 who
surrendered after severe hand-to-
hand fighting in the streets.
Another American unit southeast OF
Charey (four miles cast OF HaumonO
raided German outpost trenches.
bringing back six surprised Boches
Earlier in the morning. east of HAu-
mont. American troops raided enemy
trenches, encounterlng stiff fightlng.
Braving a heavy German barrass.
they captured i've Boches and in
nicted a number OF casualties.
Patrols report that the Germans are
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
.ERTL|NG AGAINST
SOCIALISTS IN HIS
CABINET IS REPORT
German Paper Says Party
Never Sought to Participate
in His Government.

COPENHAGEN, Sept ec.-vice
Chancellor Won 4ayer OF Germany, re-
ceivcd various periy leaders on satur-
day. according to the Tageblatt OF
Berlin. The discussions with the
leaders. who called separately. were
confidential.
The Vorwaerts. the Socialist organ
Of Berlin. says:
THE Tageblatt learns that Imperial
Chancellor Won Hertllng is opposed TO
having Socialists In his Cabinet. II
this Is correct. there is complete
unanimity between him and our party
Possibility OF participation in Won
Hertling's Government, so far as VIC
are aware, never has been considered
by the Socialists"
LONDON, Sept 23.--Although re-
ports OF a German political crisis
arising from the supposed movement
for parliamenterization Of the Gov
eminent are printed in papers hero
and the situation Is watched with
mild interest for any possibilities II
may contain. the whole thing is
mostly regarded as merely an integral
part Of the German peace offensive"
II Is recalled that the reassembling
OF the Reichstag has frequently. since
the war broke out, been preceded by
an outbreak OF excited talk In German
political circles. This has created a
temp orary "thundery' atmosphere
during which some revolutionary
bomb has been predicted, but which
has never fallen.
The Telegraph says that this is the
eighth political crisis" in the course
OF the war. and adds. AN of them
have left things very much as they
were before"
The papers generally ignore reports
etitc-ially. br. the view widely taken
is expressed by the Graphic. which
describes the discussion now filing
German papers as strategem to
lure the Allies into making peace by
depicting Germany as a democracy"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
GERMAN.

BERLIN. Sept. 23.-To-days War
once statement follows:
We captured prisoners In local
raids south Of Neuve Chapcllc. Tho
artillery activity revived between
fpres and La Bassee, on both sides
OF the Scarpe and on the Canal sector
south OF Mauuion.
On the sectors east and southea st
OF Dpehy, as we'll as between the
omignon Brook and the Somme the
artillery duels again increased TO
greater strength In tho afternoon.
infantry attacks which the British
launched against our lines southeast
OF Epehy, were repulsed.
The Second Guards Infantry Di-
vision especially distinguished Itself
Yesterday ss II has done during the
last few days Strong airing activity
was kept up during the night
Tn nocturnal attacks cast oi
EPehy the enemy obtained footing
In sections OF our trenches. There
were fortified engagements on tn,
Disc.
The hshting activity died dowr
yesterday between the Ailette anc
the Aisne. Accommodating engage.
ments have taken place in Cham,
payne"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23

bisily digging trenches and building
gun omplaccmeuts and dugOuts In
this rogion. especially near Dom
martin-lo-Chaussee (a mile and a
half northeast OF Charey.
Artillofy II intormittontly active
along tho whole Metz front. The
enemy is using gas and incendlary
shells.
Despite unfavorable weather.
American aviators have dropped
eighteen tons OF bombs on airdromes
and railway functions. observing
successful explosions and fires. Re-
Gently the nights have been eNcep-
tionaly clear. in spite OF cloudy days.
A night reconnaissance squadron has
been organized which has proved
highly SUCCESSFUL. Flying at a low
altitude In the moonlight. they have
been enabled 10 make accurate re-
ports OF German movements and ar
tillery positions. The night observ-
ers encounter no trouble from Ger
man Rnti-aircraft guns. which are
unable 90 nre accurately enough nj
night TO hamper the machines. The
observers have added to the offec-
tivcncss OF their work by dropping
bombs and directing machine gun nrs
against moving enemy troops.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
BRITISH.

LONDON. Sept. 2s.-Following is the
text Of to-day's War ofioe statement:
-Successful minor operations were
carried out by our troops yesterday
and during the night at several points.
In the afternoon English troops cap
tured a German strong point In the
neighborhood OF the Renssey- -Bony
Road which had held out stubbornly
all day. taking 80 prisoners,
Later In the afternoon n hostile
counter attack from the direction OF
Gillenont Farm was repulsed with
heavy loss by our ride and machine
gun FIRE.
During the night othe- English
troops made progress In the direction
OF Tombois Farm after several hours
hard fighting. and farther north cap
tured a group Of strongly held trench
es ana strong points on the spur
northwest OF vendhuiie. taking a
number OF prisoners.
During the night also over 100 pris-
oncrs were captured by us IN a sue
, eessful local attack south OF Nillers-
Guislsin.
"Es-. OF Gavrelle Englst troops
made progression on a front OF abou
three-quarters OF a mile. capturing 81
srtsoners.
Early last night the enemy at
tackled Berthaucourt unde cover OF q
iieayy artillery barrage and pene
irated our line at one time. An i'm
mediate counter attack by our troop
completely re-established the pos
lions %
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
PALESTINE.

LONDON. Sept. 3.-Tbe text OF the
War Office statement on Palestine
follows:
Having seized the passages Of the
Jordan al Jisr-ed-Dameer on the
morning OF Sept. g, the last avenue
Of escape open 10 the enemy west Of
the river was closed by our troops,
The seventh and eighth Turkish
armies have virtually ceased 10 exist.
Their entire transport Is in our hands,
"ny Q p. M. on the 32nd. 5000
prisoDsrs and $50 guns had been
counted. Many prisoners and much
material remain TO be enumerated"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
AMERICAN.

WASHINGTON, Sept. %. - Gen
Pershng's communlque for yester
day. received to-day at the War De,
partmcnt. says:
In the Woevre our raidIng
parties penetrated the enemy's line
at two points, inflicted numerous
casualties and brought back
twenty-five prisoners. A hostile
detaehment which attempted TO
reach our positions. was repulsed.
leaving two OF Its men in our
hands
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
FRENCH.

PARIS. sept. 25,-Ths text OF to-
days War Once statement follows:
In the region Of ST. Quentin the
French troops continued their ad-
: vsIes yesterday evening and last
night. They penetrated the wood
north Of Ly-Fontaine, captured the
fort and village Of Vendeuil and
pushed on 10 the oise.
French reoonnoiterins parties took
prisoners north OF the Aisne and In
Inc Champagne, in the direction OF
the Butte Du Mesnil. German raids
north OF the vesle and in the Vosges
fafiad "
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
SMELLING OF METZ
WORRIES The GERMANS
Attempts Made to Show That Hos
pitals Are Injured by Ameri-
can Guns.

PARIS. Sunday. Sept 22.-The Gov
ernor OF Alsace-Lorraine visited Motz
on Thursday last ITO inspect the damage
caused by the long istsnce lombard
ment," says a Havas despatch from
Basel to-day. The Governors purpose
also was to visit tho injured in the hos
pltals, the message stated.
Dispatches from the American front
to the Associated Press on Saturday
night emphasized the fact that there had
been no bombArdment OF Metz, al
though the forts around II have been
under fire and a shell occasionally has
fallen in the vicinity OF the city.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
ALLIES GAINING EVERYWHERE

amount Of materials captured increases daily The neghbong
and Bulgarian sectors feeling the loss OF their con
naon lines Enemy enomentS been forced to retreat Since
Sept IS the Sebans have advanced forty miles
The Seans captured between 1000 and 10000 prisoners ard
40 guns the Evening Standard says.
ROME Sept 23-The Italian troops Macedonia have advanced
an average of more miles pursuit of the Germans and
Bugaan and taken villages says the report from the War
Office to-day
The height Mount BobiSto ten miles northeast of Monasr,
has been captured the Italians reached the line CaDo
hrishovo- MlSaoba.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
DIED.


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ci6 Of New York. "a meeting isemb'sd 90 ths
twenneth day a sspssmbsr Ninsieen hundrsd
And eighteen, DO mAke thu miruie:
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lo's q tlnr President. Cardinal. Archbkhnp and
lie sohteroments In the material and sst-itr.
s,herr of he ae'ivities TOO many 10 b
oo.sd hsrs and TOO ~fsl Enovn b rsouirs rectal
irmnsea. human Sympathy and love a oouniTJ
vore diStirg grshed among hh many aomna ~ inl
10 his connby living foroe. 6ut taey wi
survive 10 uoonorJ a an Inspiatlou 10 hiSbr.
upa thy ~or!d With his boly ewes BE- Vii a.
that ms penpic arc nHpoadng u his deso NJ
THOMAS II. KELLY
Secretary.
M'INTYRE-MRs. WILLIAM.
Services Tuesdsyil 4 NJ, The
llroadwav and ssth 81 AUSPICES Actors
FUND.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23

SPRINGFIELD. o. Sept 23.--Because
an agreement could not be- roached be-
'Wcen tho street car men and the
Springfield Railway Company through
he aid OF Labor Commissioner Bend
heim. the men went out on strike to-day.
They ask the reinstatement OF six men
marked on tho list, The wage question
is also involved.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
SERBIAN.

LONDON. Sept 1a.-FoIiowinE Is q
statement issued to-day By the
serbian War Once:
Serbian troops In a victorious Ad-
,aHcs are forcing the German and
hllgartan reinforcemsnts 70 retreat
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
SALZBURG IN SIEGE STATE.

ZURICH. Sept. 23.--As the result Of
general strike in salzburg. Austria.
a state OF siege has been proclaimed. ac-
cording to reports hero.
The demonstrations, II Is said, con-
tinue
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
DRAFT DRAWING SOON.
Lottery 10 Determine CaII May be
This Week.

WASHINGTON, Sept 23.--Amerioa's 5
greatest draft iottsry--Aetermining the
order for call 10 duty In different classes
of over 100000 men Just registered
WIN be he'd soon. possibly this week. Il
was IeaFnea 4O-aay.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23

The new City Hall clock. which re-
places the one destroyed by tire six
teen months ago. made It's official
debut az a public time-keeper Mt noon
to-day. II has four dials. one for
ench face OF the rebuilt cupola BE
meath hangs an ancient bell imported
from the Village OF fremont In old
westchester. where II toiled at public
funerals and changed Joyously at state
cv"r's n certury ago
This bronze cricr now strikes the
hour. Its nearest rival as time
striker Il In Trinity stccplc. The ma
chinery that runs The new clock and
rings the bell is connected with an
electric motor.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23

To the American People
The press has in the past few days given much
space to the fact that certain American brewers
loaned the sum of $375000 to Mr. Arthur Brisbane.
which sum he used in the purchase of the Wash
ington Times.
In many publications referring to this matter the
word German" is applied to the word brewer" and
there is continued and persistent effort to create in
the minds of readers the impression that the
brewers are class unpatriotic. The attempt to
create and foster this impression is to give birth to
and nourish what is malicious and cowardly lie
MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT.
OF ALL THE BREWERS IN THE UNITED
STATES ARE AMERICAN BORN AND IN A
VERY LARGE PROPORTION OF CASES THEIR
PARENTS WERE AMERICAN BORN.
What money they have has been made in Ameri-
can business and invested in America. Since the
beginning of the war brewers have been among the
largest purchasers OF every Liberty Bond ISSUE the
total of their subscriptions amounting to MANY mil
lions of dollars. They have contributed in large
amounts to the Red Cross and other war activities
Brewers themselves wearing the uniform Of
service and the sons and grandSonS of brewers are
fighting under the Stars and Stripes.
In the many acts of dsoyalty discovered bv the
Department of Justice prior to and during the war;
there is not one single instance where any brewer
directly or indirectly, has in any way been found
guilty of any act which could be considered dis
loyal
Much publicity has been given to the fact that
before the war commenced brewers of the country
contributed money to the German American ALI
ance for the purpose of contesting Prohibition. Not
one single dollar was ever paid to the German
American Alliance by any brewer after the decara-
ton of war between Germany and our country, and
this fact is well known to every man who has in
vestigated this subject
has never been shown and be shown any
American brewer has contributed directly indirectly
semnation of any unpatriotc propaganda!
few days President issued proclamation
ding beer after December Despite
dcSoyssa billion dollars worth
been accepted brewers without complaint they re-
the judgment President such ruling
sary to of the programme
Are certain politicians disappointed ambitions and
opposed the of beverage
slightest alcohol powerful that they the
distressing heap odum and disgrace
whose loyalty measured by whatever standard
dred per American?
WE ARE NOT MAKING THIS APPEAL IN BEHALF
OUR PROPERTY OR OUR PRODUCT, BUT AS AMER
ICAN CITIZENS APPEALING TO YOU TO HELP PROTECT
OURSELVES AND
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1918-09-23
German rnpers Confirm Kniser'r
IIIneaa.

ROME Sept 2S.-The report that
Kaiser wilhelm OF Germany is III has
been confirmed by German news
papers, according to the Corriere
dltaiia. The Kaiser. ~ 10 declared.
has been forced to cancel all hts en-
Cagements.