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The Little River news., 1919-10-08
MRS. N. c. JONES
 PASSED AWAY SUNDAY
One of AshdOwn's Best Known Women Died After Long Illness, at
 Age of g Years.

Mrs. N. c. Jones, for many years resident of this city and county, died at the home of her son, Judge Lon T
 Jones, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
 after long and lingering illness. The funeral was conducted Monday after
 noon at 3 o'clock from the Methodist church in the presence of hundreds of friends. Mrs. Jones was one of our best known and most highly esteemed women. having been resident of this county for twentytWO years. and her self and family have always been prominently identified with the life of the county and community in which they have lived The funeral was con- ducted by Rev. s. K. Burnett, assisted by Rev R. P Doak of DeQueen, Rev. C. $. Wales, Rev. w T. Sullivan and Rev w M Mcintosh The altar end choir platform were almost hidden by very wilderness of floral decora- tions. The choir sang "The Home
 Over There" after which were op- propriate scripture readings by Rev. C. s. Wales, Rev. w. T. Sullivan, fol- lowed by prayer by Rev w M Mo- Intosh R. l.. Cooper sang Mrs. Jones' favorite song, The Beautiful Land, " Rev F. P. Doak, for four years her
 pastor talked on her life. her great success as a Christian and citizen, her broad conceptions and her great char ity He paid to her memory one of
 the greatest tributes possible to be
 paid to anyone Rev. s. K Burnett
 bute to the life of a woman, who was
 concluded with a most beautiful tri- truly great. Quite number in the audience who had known her for
 many years, rose and spoke of her life
 and influence. A great throng fol-
 lowed the body to it's final resting
 place in the Ashdown cemetery.
 Mrs. Jones would have been 73 years of age had she lived until January F. She was born in east Tennessee, later moved to Georgia, and back to Ten nessee, where she was married to H. T. Jones. They afterwards lived for a i time in Illinois and Texas, moved to Ozark, Arkansas, and later to Lockes- burg Sevier county something like 40 1 years ago. Her husband died about
 35 years ago. leaving her with a num- Der of children to rear Her children
 are: Sam L. Jones, formerly of this
 place. but now living in California, Ed
 Jones, now dead formerly county and circuit clerk of this county; Judge Lon T. Jones of this city, formerly
 county and circuit clerk and county
 judge; Mrs. W, B. Little of Lockesbure and Mrs MC C. Marrs of Birthright, Tex
 She taught school for many years at 1 Lockesburg and was for many years
 postmistress of that place. She moved
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
PROPOSE OCCUPATION TAX
Texarkana Council Considers Means of
 Raising More Revenue.

Texarkana, Oct A. - A conference was held by the City Council of the Arkansas side of town Thursday night to consider proposed ordinance pro- viding an occupation license to raise the revenue needed to meet the re- quirements of the city It is estimated that an ordinance similar to that Of Little Rock would bring in from s20.- 900, to $30,000.
 A mass meeting of citizens will be held at the Miller county courthouse next Tuesday night, when the matter will be further considered, It is said to be the only means, under present. conditions, whereby additional revenue can be raised,
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
BOYS MUST HAVE KEEN NOSE
Soldiers Are Crossing Border After
 Red Licker.

Mexico Citl, Oct ,. - Complaints have been received by authorities here from customs officers in Juarez, Chi huahua. against the actions of Ameri- can soldiers who are said to cross the border frequently without permits, searching for liquor. In some cases, say the officers the soldiers have enter ed private homes in their quest.
 Pedro Delgrado, chief of the customs inspectors in Juarez, says that such violations or neutrality create an ex- tremely delicate situation,
The Little River news., 1919-10-08

to Little River county P years ago Monday, and has lived here since.
 Mrs. Jones was one of the greatest characters this writer has ever known She was member of the Methodist church and true Christian character Few people had so broad a conception of the scriptures as she. It has been said of her that she read great books and had a well poised conception of the great issues of life and of the world. A great life has passed with the passing of Mrs. N. c. Jones.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
OAK HILL CLUB MEETS.

,Friday was the regular meeting day. although Miss Gladys came We did not have the club meeting on ac- C unt of the club boys and girls De- ing so busy picking cotton. Our last club meeting WCS one month rom Friday There being 20 members present. and absent Miss Gladys could not be with us, but we had our regular meeting We hope we won't be so busy from now on so we can attend our meetings Reporter.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
Buys Large Farm.

P. G. Traylor has bought the farm known as the Patterson place from Orton and Sanderson, the farm being located on the Ogden road. The farm contains four hundred acres. MT. Traylor expects to move to it this Win ter, and will turn it into a stock farm. He expects to sink deep we'll. and also install Delco lighting system at his new home.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
A SMALL GIN MILL
These Boys Were There With the
 Family Sized Mill.

Russellville, Oct. A rude wildcat still was captured near Atkins, Pope county, in which a galvanized oil bar rel was used to boil the mash, and a sausage mill to grind the grain.
 A man was heard running through the thick undergrowth, but shot from the sheriff's rifle only hastened his speed Several gallons of mash were on hand ready for run.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
Examination for Carrier.

The United States Civil Service Commission has announced an ex- amlnation for the county of n;.tie Rrer to be held at Ashdown October 25 to fill the position of rural carrier at AshGown and Foreman. Admission oi, women to this examination viii be limited to the widows of U. s. soldiers, sailors and marines who are physical ly disabled for examination by reason of injuries received In the line of duty
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
CASES AFFIRMED
Two Little River Cases Were Affirmed
 In the Supreme Court.

Little Rock, Oct. 6-H. J. McCrossen of Little River county shall recover s20O of the Kansas City Southern Rail- way Company as damages for the kill ing of his mule by one of it's tra1nst
 Also l.. A. Simmons of Little River county shall recover damages or the Kansas City Southern Railroad Com pany for the killing of his COW by one of it's trains.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
AGRICULTURAL CLUB NEWS
HICKS CLUB MEETS.

Ticks Community, Oct. '. - The Hicks Agricultural Club met at the school house Thursday, October Z, There were fifteen members, also Miss Norwood and MT. Johnston pre- sent. and a number of visitors. After the program was rendered and all business attended to, MT. Johnson made splendid talk. We then ad- journed to meet the first Thursday night in November.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
PHILLIPS COUNTY BLACKS
 PLANNED THE UPRISING
Learn That q Wholesale Massacre Was Intended; Was an
 Organized Plot.

Helena, Oct. 5.-That organized ne- groes of southern Phillips county, of which this city is the seat of govern ment, had planned general slaughter of white people in the locality tomor- row, was definitely revealed today by authorized investigations of the past weeks disturbances in that section.
 According to the authorities the plot included a widespread uprising in the event certain demands were not met With October 6 set as the day for the uprising, negro prisoners are said to have confessed, eacn member of the organization at specified paces was to pick bale of cotton by that date, take the cotton to certain prominent land owners, plantation managers and mer- chants and demand settlement
 To Shoot All White.
 The confessions, as announced made it appear to the investigators that without further ado following this de- mand the blacks were to shoot down all whites in sight. A list of 21 names, admitted to represent the men to whom the demand would be presented, is in the hands of the Investigating committed
 Killing of these 21, the prisoners said, was to be the signal for all mem- bers of the organization to attack the white population. An extensive cour- fer system was explained in the evil dence, providing for messengers known to the negroes as Paul Rever- es" These couriers had been duly ap- pointed to ride into all parts of the territory, according to the testimony, and summon members to armsl The organization concerned was declared to be the local lodge of the Progressive Farmers and Household Union of Am erica, confiscated literature of which designates Washington, D. G., as nat
 
 Winchester, Ark.
 Blacks Were summoned.
 We've just begun" was the pass word of the uprising, the negroes told the investigators. This password and the Paul Revere" cour1ers were con- fessed to have been employed last Tu- esday night and Wednesday morning in summoning the blacks to Hoop Spur, Is miles south of Helena, after w. A. Adkins, special agent of the Missouri Pacific railroad had been killed and Charles Pratt, deputy sheriff had been wounded.
 The confessions were taken to ex- plain the rapidity with which armed blacks were assembled at Hoop Spur and the neighboring town of Elaine following the incident. The state ments added that at the time Adkins was killed there were 100 armed neg roes in the church at the scene of the shooting Some of these were women, it was said, carrying automatic re- volvers in their stockings.
 Questioned about their supply of shotguns, rifles and ammunition, neg roes declared they often had been advised by speakers always to keep
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
PAVEMENT PICKUP NOTES.
Singing Convention.

The Little River County Singing Convention will meet with the Elmore class, g miles northwest of Ashdown next Saturday and Sunday, the 11th be met at AshdoWn
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
LOCAL MAN HONORED
Baptist Pastor Made Assistant State
 Organizer of $75,OOO, ,OOO Campaign.

Rev c. s. Wales, pastor of the Bap- tist church at Ashdown, was recently made Assistant Sta;e Organizer and will be quite busy until December |, but expects to fill his regular appoint ments on Sunday.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
Will Incorporate Ogden.

Steps are geing taken to incorporate the town of Ogden, nine miles south of AshdoWn. A hearing has been set for November Sth.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
Cotton Market.

Short cotton is quoted on the streets of Ashdown at from 34 to 35.50. Re- ceipts continue good notwithstanding the recent unfavorable weather for gathering.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
Lieut.. Phillips at Helena.

MT. and Mrs R. A. Phillips received word from their son. Lieut.. Clyde Phil lips, who states that he is with the troops at Helena on riot duty.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08
Grading Grounds.

The members of the Christian chul ch Monday graded the grounds d, ounu the church. They help the ap- pearalCe very huch.
The Little River news., 1919-10-08

Dr Reynolds and wife of Conway are visiting their son and daughter, Seth (. Reynolds and Mrs. J. $. Wat kiuS
The Little River news., 1919-10-08

their racks full,' and If your rack aint full fill it now"
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
II.nYn GEORGE IN SPEECH.

LONDON. Oct 3. United Press -
Tile League OF Nations Union opened
lis fall campaign at the Mansion House
today, Premier David Lloyd George be-
ing the main speaker. Lord Mayor Sir
Horace Marshall presided, and in ad-
dition 10 Lloyd George. there was a
distinguished gathering, including Lord
robert Cecil. the Archbishop Of Can
ierbury. Viscount Bryce, l.. ;. Ambas-
sador John W. Davis and a host Of
olIier notables. leaders Of national
thought, and representatives OF al the
principal Industrial. commercial, so
clal and religious bodies.
The Union will wage vigorous war
on behalf OF the League OF Nations
throughout Great Britain during The
fan and winter. and it emphasizes the
need for every individual TO cooperate
in the movement. and thus aid i'm the
establishment Of peace on a perma
ncnt basis.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
DARINGBANDITGANG
ROUNDEDUP in WEST
Wanted Cash For Tickets,
They Tried One More
lob"
WOUNDED BEFORE
THEY GET AWAY


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct 3-Bank
bandits rivaling the James gang in cx-
ploils have been rounded up in kansas.
Missouri and Tennessee.
They were captured because three OF
them didn't have any money 10 buy
railway tickets, although they had ssO,-
600 in Liberty bonds.
To get money they robbed a Kansas
City gambling resort and shot a man
who tried to hide behind radiator.
This man, Frank Gardner, OF omaha,
died next day in a hospital.
The previous day they had robbed
Baileysyille ,kan.) bank>
The robbers are known as the Ma
iOrs gang.
Nine men are under arrest as mem
bers.
Three took part in the gambling
house raid, police charge They are
Ray and Walter Majors and Edward
Adams.
As they left the hall with $1,000 taken
from gamblers, police detailed 10 watch
for stolen cars came up TO investigate
the car the Majors boys and Adams had
driven.
Shots answered the quesliones asked
by the police.
Roy Majors and Adams AMI two po-
licemen, Ford and Burns were
wounded
Waller Majors escaped.
In the room occupied by the bandits
was found a card which led to the ar
rest OF Minor Poffenberger.
Grilled a day and a night by the po-
lice, United States Secret Service men
and private detectives. Poffenberger
confessed. lie gave the police the
names OF other members OF the gang
and told OF the plans along which the
band operated.
A series OF tricks which baf1ed- the
bandits and led 10 their capture fol-
lowed.
First, 10 was announced Minor POf-
had established an alibi and
and had been released. Instead nc was
held in close confinement.
day or two later Major 'Fat")
was arrested at Lawrence.
Kan. When he learned OF the stale
ment OF his brother 10 the police the
second POffenberger confessed 70 was
reported he could not be identified as
robber.
4 telegram sent in Fats" name to
the address given TO the police was fol-
lowed in q few days by the arrest at
Memphis. Tenn. Of Or. r. w. Queen.
Of Wichita, Kan; his son. Emerson
Queen and Charles p Noisy Blevins
Dr. Qneen is said by The police to
have been the brains Of the gang. In
early territorial days he was prominent
in Republican party councils in Okla
hOma The part played in the opera
tions Of The gang by the physicians son
and Blcyins has not been made known
by The police.
Now comes the news that ~ police
men surrounded the room Of Walter
Majors IN st. Louis and rushed in cap
turing him.
Two shotguns were found in his room
police say.
Police Chief Cooley declares the men
have participated in crimes in Illinois.
Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas Mis-
souri, and Oklahoma Cooley said the
ootaof the band within the last year
MAS estimated at 100000.
lie believed II Will be shown members
" The gang are responsible for f.
ieaths.
Among the nine members Of the band
we're two sets OF brothers. the Majors.
md the Poffenbergcrs, who are twins
md father and son.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
WIPEDOUTDISGRACE.
IN BRITISH ARMY
Lance Corporal Onions Won
Victoria Cross and Re
deemed Reputation

LONDON. oct. 3.-By winning the
Victoria Cross for extraordinary brav-
cry in action. Lance Corporal onions
has redeemed his reputation as a sol
der and won back a commission.
His vicissitudes in the British Army
have been many. But. as climax.
( the Army Council has gazetted him
second Lieutenant in recognition Of
his valuable services, He will relln-
quish the temporary commission on
the day il is conferred. But, onthat
day he may wear a lieutenant's uni
form in proof that the dishonor OF
having bee ncashiercd has been wiped
out by his heroism.
Lance Corporal onions. who lives
now at Monkseaton, Northumberland.
enlisted early in the war, and was
soon promoted 70 be first lieutenant
in a famous regiment. He became
involved in quarrel in restaurant
here one evening During 70 some
one, whom the young soldier did not
see. entered and gave orders in a man
ner so perempt0ry that onions re-
scnted il. The new arrival was an
assistant provost marshal, 10 whom.
when he recognized him, onions Of
fered an apology. ON inquiry. IL kyas
found that onions was passing a week
end in London without leave. he was
courtmartialed and casiicrcd.
DETERMINED 10 make good onions at
once volunteered as a private IN the
Devonshire egiment, and on arrival al
the Dcvons' training depot he asked
10 be sent TO France Immediately. After
going through a musketry course he
was given embarkation leave. and on
his return pleaded TO be allowed TO
take the place of a man who was going
overseas next day. The adiutant ag-
reed. and on April Z, 1917, he went 10
the Devons in France. \ month later
he found himself in n hospital al
home. As soon as he was able again
he pleaded 10 be sent back 10 France.
and in March, 1918, was again with the
First DevOns.
lie was promoted 10 lance corporal.
and on August -, south 0f Achiet-le-
Petit. his chance came. In company
with another man, he was sent out 10
re-establish communication with bat
talon on the right. In an old trench he
saw a large force Of Germans approach
ing. lie placed his cOmrade on his eN-
posed flank and opened rapid fire. They
inflicted heavy losses on the Germans,
and some threw up their hands. Cor
poral onions called on them TO sur
render. and no fewer than 200 Germans
gave up. onions. who was wounded.
and his companion marched them back
10 headquarters.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
sEND MONEY FROu CoI-NT,y

ROME, Oct B. United Press lin an
attempt 10 escape the new taxation
large numbers OF the wealthy classes
are said 10 be converting their money
into British and American currency.
and deposiilng Il in banks abroad. The
rate Of exchange. already adverse, has
naturally not been improved by this
reported procedure. and the latest quo
laiion for Italian lire shows a fall Of
sixty per cent. in the case OF the Brit
isa pound sterling. and % per cent in
the case Of the United states dollar
as compared with pre-war rates. Fears
OF labor troubles are also largely re-
sponsible for the exodus OF Italian
capital. and the Stock Exchange is de-
pressed by insisicnt sales. which cause
continued fall. i'm quotations.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
PLATINUM SELLS At TOP.

NEW YORK. Oct. 3-PIatlnum was
quoted at $3.50 an ounce Tuesday. q
new high price. Since the early part
OF The year 10 has advanced from Si0J
an ounce Dealers do not lock for
lower prices as long as the present
shortage continues.
Little platinum is coming from the
Ural Mountains in Russia, the largest
source Of production. American dealers
nave turned to Colombia. South Amer
ica. as their source OF supply Although
the platinum coming from that coun-
iiy is not so rich in iridium as that
produced in Russia. refiners are not
complaining, being eager to purchase
AL supplies available.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
TOXIC TO NAG,sAu
BY RAIL AND TIfNNFJ

y. z. L. Special 10 The Evening Journal.
TOXIC, oct. 3.-Through rail service
from Toxic TO Nagasaki will be nos
si5le when Japan has built the tunnel
unoer the Shimonoseki strait. Bni
incre will be no haste in the work
Livery step is to be carefully planned
and construction work will not Start
ull 1921. Il is TO be finished in 1928
study Of the geological formation
Though which the tunnel must pass
is being undertaken by British ami
American engineers.
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
vIrNITJoHs soIn IS souvENIRs.

Ne. 4. Special ic The Evenms Journal.
LONDON. Oct. 3-Small tanks, anti
aircraft guns. leld batteries and
'neavies" up TO the eight-inch pieces,
are on sale here by the ministry OF
munitions. An is-pounder. quick-flr-
ing gun costs s2s. a 6-inch howitzer
S95. and their limbers range in price
from $50 to $40 each. Aerial bombs,
grenades and shells also are on sale.
Each article is rendered harmless be-
fnrp sale
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
AMATEUR WIRELESS Is
STtBBfNG AIR AGAIN

y. T.. \. Special 10 The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON, oct. 3.-Wireless
olubs all over the United states. dead
during The war, are springing into lie
again this week. Currents and coun-
ler-currents stab the air on every SIDE
and thousands o. hlds are tuning W ~
The bis wi-,.os. station at Arlington
Tie reason o. October The re-
striction on amateur radio stations was
A e-.-.'~S
Evening journal., 1919-10-03
WOMEN AID EX-sOLDIERs.

HUNTINGDON. Eng. OCT. 3.-Hunt-
ingdon women have opened a small in
sliiutlon where 20 soldiers undergoing
hospital treatment can at the same
time be instructed in clock and watch
mcnding,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
FIND IMMENSE SUPPLY
OF WATER IN LINCOLN co.

A we'll being driven on one of the
Adams & McGill ranches in the
northern part of Lincoln county, has
attained a depth of $50 fet. AT this
depth an immense body of water
was encountered and work had TO be
suspended. The drillers had just
passed through a large bed of quick
sand and as the we'll was being driven
without casing work had to be STOP
ped until a supply could be OBJ
tanned.
This property is located in the
Malloy wash, near the old Malloy
ranch, about ten miles west of Pony
springs and forty miles north of Pr
oche.
1t Is more than likely that an ar
tesian flow will soon be encountered
after work is resumed. II artesian
water Is found In this we'll it will
solve the problem of irrigation In
the immense system of valleys lying
between Phoebe and Ely.-Pioche
Record.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
LOSES FOOT WHILE
INSPECTING MILL

John G. Kirchen, president of the
Nevada First National bank of Tono-
pah, and one Of the best known min
ing men In the state, who is identi-
fed with the Tonopah Extension.
Manhattan White Caps and other
mines In the Tonopah section, was
the victim of a most distressing ac-
cident Tuesday afternoon while he
was making an inspection of the
White Caps mill at Manhattan, says
the Review-Miner.
MI. Kirchen had Just completed
visiting the mine and had gone over
a part of the mill when he entered
the crusher house. AS be stopped
on the edge of a trommel a bolt
caught the toe of his left shoe and
pulled the foot in between the from
mel and the frame, terribly crushing
IL.
Joseph G. Barker, who is employed
in the mill, saw the accident, and In
stantly threw off the switch bringing
the machinery to a halt and thus
preventing a more serious injury.
Mr.. Kirchen was Immediately TAX
en- to the Manhattan hospital and
from there was removed to Tonopah.
Immediately upon his arrival Mr..
Kirchen was taken to the Mine OPP
orators hospital and shortly after
ward was removed to the operating
room, where II was found necessary
to remove the foot at the ankle.
Mr.. Kirchen stood the operation we'll
and at last reports was resting easily.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-30
ALBIN0 COYOTE Is
FOUND NEAR RENO

The first pure white coyote ever
found in Nevada, and so far as
known, in the United States, was
taken last Sunday on the Holcomb
sheep range, seven miles southwest
of Reno, by F. w. koehler, a natur-
alist connected with the United
States biological survey. The speci-
men is a perfect albino.
The animal was poisoned and the
hide will be shipped to Washington
museum for exhibition. 1t was a fe-
male about three years old, and ac-
cording to Koehler is the only n Of
its kind In existence.
Last year he shot a small white
coyote pup on the same ranch. but II
was only a few days old.
It Is thought that the animal Is a
descendant of the old white WOLF"
that Indian tradition says lived In
the neighborhood.-Ex.