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The Little River news., 1918-06-19
FOR AMENDMENT NO. fl. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 14.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. IA.
 Re 1t Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Arkansas. the Majority of 10th Houses Agreeing Thereto:
 That the following is hereby pro- 'osed as an amendment to the Con- titution of the State of Arkansas, and he same being submitted to the cleo ors of the State for approval or re- or Senators and Representatives. if a iajority of the electors voting at such lection adopt such amendment the ame shall become 8 part of the Con- ,tution of the State of Arkansas, to- vit:
 That Sections ? and of Article z f the Constitution of the State of Ar ;ansas be amended to read as follows: The Supreme Court shall be compos- of seven Judges. one of whom shall e styled Chief Justice and elected as uch. In the consideration and decis- on of cases, aYl Judges may sit or the 'ourt may be divided into two divis ms, and the decision of each of said ivisions shall be the decision of the ourt. The Chief Justice shall assign rec of the Associate Justices to each vision. and he may change such as- 'enments from time to time. and the aseeiate Justices may interchange ith each other by agreement emong pemsclves. The concurrence of three ':dges shall be necessary to decis- III in either division. When the 'ourt is sitting in banc. the Chief Jus ce shall preside, and the concurrence four shall be necessary to a decis- n. The Chief Justice shall allot the sses to the divisions. and he may or ar any case to be decided or recon aered by the court in banc. The 'iief Justice may sit in either division. nd shall preside wben SO sitting. The udges of each division shall elect 'esiding Judge for that division. who all preside when the Chief Justice Is ,t sitting in that division. If the lief Justice is absent from the Court. ac senior Judge present shall perform is duties.
 The Governor shall appoint the two iditional Judges provided for herein. of whom shall hold office until his 'ccessor is elected at the general cleo .,n for State officers in 1922. and la!ifies. and one of whom shall hold sfce until his successor is elected at le general election for State officers 1921, and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor, and filed , the office of the Secretary of State, snuary IT. 1917. Each elector may vote for or against re above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this he 24th day of April. 1918.
 TSean TOM J. TERRAL.
 Secretary of State.
The Little River news., 1918-06-19
Kaiser Demands Action.

As last stroke, Baron Burian was despatched by Emperor Charles to Berlin early this week, a messenger of the most desperate importance on rec ord in this war But WilhelmstraSse where he sought to make one more plea for peace offensive" refer red to him to the 'Haupt Quarter of the great German General staff in the field. There he sought the kaiser's ear But William H., just
The Little River news., 1918-06-19
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 OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
Sh khter of Own Man-Power His Only Accomplishment -America's Swiftness Has Blasted
 German Hopes.
Limited Press War Expert

New York, June 15.-This weeks developments in France have destroy ed all serious possibility of German victory. Von Hindenburg has failed in his stupendous efforts to win the war for Prussian militarism before American is ready to make her strength felt along the west front.
 Simultaneously with the collapse of Hindenburg's drive toward Com pigene, announcement has been made at Washington that over 800,O0O Amer ican troops are now overseas. These two facts bear a. relationship that means democracy's final triumph. This week, which marks the anniver- sary of the arrival of the first Ameri- can soldiers in France, marks also the turning point in the allies along the west front.
 General Foch is now master of the situation. The Hindenburg strategy of slaughter has been successfully held in check by General Foch's stra- tegy of intellectual patience.
 Couldn't Fool FOch.
 = No degree of temptation has lured General Foch into accepting an of- fensive on terms imposed by linden burg under the most determined pro- vocation to which any commander has been subjected in the present war. General Foch has followed his own plans with calmness and precision.
 He has sacrificed military stores and prisoners rather than uncover at any point the protection of the chan mel ports; and he has even risked an assault on Paris rather than use up American troops in large numbers for defensive purposes.
 The test between Hindenburg and General Foch eliminated this week in wbat is apparently sudden realiza- ton among the German militarists that Hindenburg's horrible slaughter of German manhood is in itself a de-
The Little River news., 1918-06-19

back from the ruins of Soissons, where he had watched the dash to the Marne, had no patience with the pleader for peace.
 "NOw is the time to strike aga.@st our faithless ally is said to have been the substance of the kaisers re- tort, with an irritated afterthought:
 What are Austria's armies wait ing for?"
 From Ludendorff, Burian got a similar answer.
The Little River news., 1918-06-19
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
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Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. l5.

Providing credit of State may be loaned and indebt edness incurred to an mount not exceeding two per cent Of the assessed valuation of property in State for the purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security If farm lands within the State or mak- ing farm loans: providing Governor Secretary of State and State Land Com
 missioner shall constitute State Land Board having authority to sell bonds in name of State. place money in State Treasury and loan money to bona fde of farm lands in ArkansaT and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid dele gating to the Legislature the authority 10 provide for carrying out. administer ing and safeguarding the provisions Of this amendment: providing all provis- ions of the Constitution of Arkansas in conflict with this amendment are repealed.
The Little River news., 1918-06-19
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
 No. 1l.

Amending Sections and 3 of Arti. cle of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas; providing that the Su- composed of seven Judges, one Chkef Justice and six Associate Justices; pro- viding the Judges may sit in two di- visions, and otherwise providing the manner in which the court shall sit and shall render its decisions.
 Providing for the selection and elec- tion of the two additional Judges.
The Little River news., 1918-06-19
U. s. CASUALTIES S,OS5
Since War Began, 770 During Last
 Week in France.

Washington, June 15.-Seven hun dred and seventy casualties reported among the American eXpeditionary forces during the week ending today brought the total since American troops first landed in France nearly year ago to 8,OS5.
The Little River news., 1918-06-19
Assessors Notice.

TO PROPERTY OWNERS OF LITTLE RIVER COUNTY be following the opposite the subject Little River 19S
 
 
  will the Township in which such located.
 board of while don't charge with penalty Johnson Friday Arden Tuesday Wednesday, IT, 1S l3 - 2O, 2l Jackson 22 Burk Wednesday, 25 25 Cleveland Wilton Friday 28 Jeff Davis Twp, Miller School House Monday July Jen Davis Twp, Jones School House Tuesday, July Clancy Caney Pauley Little River
 
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 E. Tax Assessor for Little River
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24

is full and happy tonight. I don't mean full of liquor but full of cookies etc. The other day received a fire box of writing paper and three pencils with my name on them from the Reg Ter girls of Canaan Today got q letter from a girl in Bridgeport that once knew at Canaan aud she sad she was sending me box Yes and Frank Blass is sending me the Conn. Western News and that letter you spoke of was in the one I eot today.
 have had several nice letters from Canaan friends since I wrote that letter and Scotty had itrubl shed. Mir Gillette wrote a nice card, Len Cald we'll a six page letter aud several gtrls have written. Was much surprised tu get letter from Anna VanDeusen of Ashley Fails So you see will neen lot of paper to answer all those letters. So Phil Las enlisted. He was wise as think there will come a time when all young men will have to serve an enlistment If he has the position he says lie has. he is in about the right place. The aviation corp is a fine branch of the service, and will be great experience for him. He will have to settle down to business LOW in spite of himself. He will be happy behind the wheel of a car. I wouldn't mini being in Texas myself for the winter I hope he will let up long enongh to don't know how I'm going to find time to answer all my mail as 1t is I Ina go to write to Ruth as soon as possible. We Il have to employ stenographer guess.
 am wandering from my Christmas subject and almost forgot to tell you what happened thIs afternoon. Some days ago the boys in our battalion , took np collection and this afternoon they had two big Christmas trees ar the Y M. O. A. and invited ali the l little kids and their parents frcm this village to be present They sent all the little ones home with their arms full ot trinkets. toys. candy, nuts etc I suppose trey had sometime They will probably not forget this Christmas for sonnet me to come You need not worry about my smoking too much.
 We cannot smoke when on duty and that helps some I don't smoke so much when I have plenty on hand but crave it when there is none around. ] We can buy soap here now at the
 Y. M. O. A. so will not have to get it from you.
 | You asked about the wooden shoes
 Yes think they wear them, war or
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
PILGRIM CHURCH.
Congregational


 Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake. pastor.
 Sunday, Jsn. 27th. l0:30 A Nj.
 PATRIOTIC SERVICE. In recognition of the men of Pilgrim Parish who are in the National Service with the dedication of Service Flag and an Honor Roll.
 Sermon by the pastor: Patriots of Mankind", Children's Story: Little Ten Minutes. Special music, ... s.. The following organizations have been invited to attend this service. and seats will be reserved for ihem:- ..s c A R Post The Canaan Home Guard [ The WanRum Camp Fire "Bear Patro.", Boy Scouts of Amer ica.
 Also the immediate relatives of all men following the flag.
 1l:45 Sunday School Alpha Delti Phi Class for young men Brotherhood Class led by Mir. H. W. Strsver, sub- ject Democracy. Community Ideal". 6:45 Young Peoples Service 1s asn' Friday. Jan S5th., The Mission Circle meets with Mrs I'll berlake Saturday. Jan. 26th., 2:s0 D m., The Woman's Union will hold Food Sale at the Store of Mir. George W. Ford.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
The Price Of Freedom.

Oh, the dreary length of the days in which we go to school with the Law the old dame with her cupboard full of pains and penaltiesl Oh, the bit- terness of the continual repression of desire, the gnlling of the bands. shs chafing of the fettersl Oh, the heavy stupidity Of authority-how 1t makes us fume and fret Ch. the monotouy of the path with Its trim hedges, and the everlasting warning to trespasserw wherever to our furtive eye there comes a glimps of a wider. wilder world which promises the chance oe risk and adventurei Rut, patience my heart, patience a little while Something meanwhile im growing de<S and strong within thea This is thy true freedom, and at such cost has 1t to be purchased. Ono day, whem at last thou art able to bear thy free dom. thou shalt awake ts . world ia which thou mayest roam in every wood, loiter in every glade, drink oe every stream, follow what path thy desire prompts thee to. and. without hurt or peril. all things shall be thiss richly to enjoy yl-Edward Lewis, Ia the Atlantic.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
WAR JOTTINGS

Haiti has forbidden the export of foodstuffs to countries at war with the United States and countries associated with the m in the war.
 The Italian wheat crop for 1917 was 80 per cent below the average.
 The year of 1917 established new high production records for corn, oats, rye. white and sweet potatoes, tobacco, beans and onions.
 Arrangements have been made for some relaxation of the restrictions on the export of foodstuffs to Cuba whose people are greatly dependent upon the United States for their food supply Among the exports which may be licensed in limited quantities are con- densed milk, tutter and cheese, pork and pork products. beef and beef pro- ducts, and dried fruits. The 16 cantonments built for the training of soldiers cost $134, 900 900, with a net profit to contractors of 3. 9s per cent.
 Government estimates of the pro- duction of petroleum in the United States in 1917 place it at nearly IA per cent greater chan any previous year. A second training camp will be held at Porto Rico, starting February 1. The attendance of 400 wIl, be selected from citizens and residents of Porto Rico.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
NATIONAL TAG DAY.

Get your coal shovel ready for next Wednesday when the school children of the town will visit every user of coal in the village and place tag upon it, which reads "Save that shovel of coal for Uncle Sam" and gives use- full instructions as to the proper man. ner in which to get the most heat from the least amount of coal.
 This tag will cost nothing and no funds for any purpose are to be soli- cited. The campaign is to be inaug- erated throughout the nation on next Wednesday and is for the purpose of constantly reminding the people to conserve coal. Let the by or girl who appears at your home place the tag on your shovel, otherwise it will be mis. laid and the usefulness of the cam. paign lost.
 These children are striving to dc their bit for their country and we should all assist them in performing this duty. Remember these boys and girls of today will be the men ant women of to morrow aud your example will have considerable influence ol their character in the future.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
A NEW EXPERIENCE.

It is a new experience for this coun- try to receive such drastic orders as were issued by Administrator Garfield last week and the criticism winch re- suited from this order IS also something new. Stupidity, selfishness and reck- lessness have marke the abuse of the administration and it Is very evident that to some people there is no differ ence between abuse and criticism. Criticism Is valuable asset in the life of any administration as we'll as to the Individual, but it is the nature and spirit of such crit .cism which has the power to accomplish good or evil.
 There is every reason to believe that if the fuel administrator had consulted the newspapers in general and taken She situation up with the senate, which would have given them the opportu- nifty of wrangling over such measure for two or three months. the identical order would have been issued some time next April. Such procedure would have given some of thess individuals who are now doing the most bowling another opportunity to extend their chests and tell others how patriotic Ehey are.
 This is not the proper time to harass Che administration. Goyernmenr off, cials have made mistakes and will con. / tinue to make mistakes. Considering the magnitude of the responsibilities which the war has placed upon the shoulders of the. administration, their rscord As far as mistakes. are concerned,
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
How the Kangaroo Got It's Name.

When Captain Cook discovered Aus tralia he sent his sailors ashore to buy the body of m animal which he saw in possession, of the natives. After tho bargain was made the men tried ,o find out the name of the animal. But the natives. not being able to under stand English, replied In their own language: "Kan-ga-roo," Nich meant, T don't know" meaning mat they did not know what the men were talking about. The sailors, however, thought they had the answer to their question and reported to their captain that the animal was called kangaroo, and so the poor kangaroo got name that did not belong to him, and has had it ever since. .
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24

is wonderfully clean compared with that of other nations at War. In this crisis it is the duty oi every individual to show his loyalty by hacking ur tine with word and deed. Just criticitm Is welcomed by the government, abuse can only reflect on the character of the individual from wnom it emanates.
 Another new experience hes been created by this order, which makes it plain that the soldiers in the trenches will not be permitted to stand Ill the suffering and make this country safe for us while we wait for the end of the war, surrounded by every luxury and comfort. This is one of the acid tests through which the true American will go with honor to himself and country. 1t is test which will sepsrste the pro. Germans and pacitsts from the loyal Americans who are willing to submit GO extreme measures.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
JOHN ARMSTRONG WRITES
Tells How Christmas Was Spent by
 Soldiers in France.

Somewhere in France
 Dec 25, 1917. My Dear Mother and Father:
 Christmas night and have a whole pile o1 letters from you to answer You have probably been wondering why you have not heard from me lately. We'll, there was Il t much to write so thought I. would wait and write 8 big letter Christmas. Now there is so much Co write I don't know where to begin
 You have prot ably had letters from Steve so you know by this time that he is safely over here It certainly seemed good to see him and we spent several hours together before V were satisfied. Now we can see each other every dsy and gossip our heads off.
 AS Starter will have t.. tell you how we spent Christmas. This morn- ing the band got out at seven o'clock and played carols for a half hour just to start the day right There were ser. vices at the Y! M O A at ten and at twelve we had fine turkey dinner It was about the same kind of feed as we had for Thanksgiving except that we had chocolate pudding. figs and nuts in place of pie and cranberry sauce. After dinner the band loaded into Fords and went out of town to give a concert at another Y. M. O. A. hut
 had a sore lip and didn't go, but put in the aftern.on with one of our sergeants sorting the mail. and we had some job The mail came m in army trucks and the two of us gave out the letters and packages for our com pany. Strange to say I didn't get a package but steve got hls that you sent a week after mine.
 I got lot of letters and he rssd them while worked. have not had any of the packages that gre on the way yet but that is due to mail son. gestion am not worrying as mail is coming in ali the time and we never are forgotten. Steve and were de. ; lighted with our box. We were both in great need of handkerchiefs and soap and the knives are dsndies. When I get my box, l will share with him He is in his bunk now reading tba, magaz. ne I imaigne. There were a loi of boxes received in the band and we always pass around the eats and smokes when they arrive SO everybod 2
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24

England purchased millions of bush- els of wheat in Australia before the scarcity of ships become so alarming, paying $1 a bushel But England is leaving untouched, to buy in America wheat that costs more tLan $2 a bushel, simply because the world has not enough ships to divert any from the shorter channels of Amarican trade. That gives an idea of the present ship. ping situation. Unless America feeds them, oar associates will De unable to maintain their health and strength, even if the rest of the world has plenty.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
no war same as the peasants do in Hol.

no war same as the peasants do in Hol- land
 You need not worry about the wrist. lets as have a Il ce par from Canaan, and we have just been issued three pair of heavy woolen socks from the supply deLarrmeut.
 Was interested in Tommy's letter and also bois's. Wilt try to answer them both soon. It must be lonesome at home for you but 1t may not be for long. It is nice that Ruth and her young sorE can be with you as much ss they are It would be harder if she was away of snd oouldn get home often.
 We have just had little snow fall but 1t has cleared up now and IS beau tiful out. It has not Leen very cod here, not as cold as you write about. Our music cabinets have finally arrived but tine saxaphones haven't shown up 1 sm getting very impatient to take s whsck st one of them. hear from Sootty st C.n~an that the band there Is still struggling along. That wss some band
 stephen Hendry is still on earth and is the same old ocotty. He never changes. think will end this now and write smother later when can think of more and am not SO sleepy
 Have thought of you sll day long and know you are thinking of us. But we are not suffering and spent a very Merry Christmas although would have rather been home. If remember rightly year ago we were all home at Christmas Let us hope that we may all he together again before many Christmases pass.
 With love to all,
 Your loving son,
 John. My dear Mrs. Armstrong;:
 While in France had the pleasure of meeting and ta king with your son, John Armstrong, who gave me your address that might be able to send you this short message 1 He WAS nicely located and in fine health and spirits. He with other soldier boys, has plenty to wear and to eat anu IS safely sheltered. Our govern ment Is doing everything possible to safeguard the health and morals If our boys in France and they are the best they are the best cared for soldiers in the world. I shall return to them the first of March.
 Cordially yor rs. George Wood Anderson, Bell efontaine, Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1918-01-24
TEXT OF ORDER AS
 SIGNED BY GARFIELD

seotoD hand give preference to nsny supplying for household telephone telegraph purposes including necessary municipal county s for ass s piled filling any other contracts or orders. and as is the repre- applies are and directed to carload lots
  consumers of fuels ares specified Section
 EXCEPTIONS 70 ORDER. 'Section following namely 2l, each Monday beginning D or msnufurns plant shall burn fuel use power from fuel for any s with the following exceptions; week to avoid serious injury the plant itself its such injury to the plant or its contents foods for necessary immediate consumption
 (O)-Manufaotu of foods per.habe necessary fuel plant by duly application Plsns necessary to the printing and publication of daily Monday from Jan a March a5 1918 inclusive they print and publish such editions such plants orstomar do not or ubsh any editions on such legal holidays uel such such Prnthe establishments burn fuel on Jan s ls aO 3, of magazines and pbuoa periodically
 MONDAY RULING.
 Sction 4On each Monday beginning 1918 Monday, March burned such essential injury of supplying business professional offices, municipal utility panies, banks trusted O bWholessle retail business buildings that for the of selling
 
  supplies ony throughout the day and evening"
 c)-Theaer, moving picture houe bowling alleys billiard rooms private 
 fuel shall for supplying 2rface elevated of used the Sunday thereto Section 8State fue and their 
 
 injury by fire freezing
 
 regulation liable penalty prescribed in aforesaid
 GARFIELD,
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