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The Little River news., 1919-12-20
WILSON KEEPS RAILWAY
 { PLAN A DARK SECRET
It is Thought by Some That the Presi- dent Will Net Turn Railroads
 Back to Owners,

Washington, Dec 1.-The bill em- bodying permanent legislation to meet the situation with the return of the railroads to private control continued today before the senate, but with sen ators admittedly in the dark as to the time President Wilson plans to turn back the carriers.
 Director General Hines has sent to the president now recommendation as to ending government operation, but he would not discuss them today and white house officials professed to have no information,
 Many senators and some admins tration officers still hold to the opin- fen that the president will not carry out his notice to congress of last May that government control will be end ed by January 1. They think the time of the return will depend largely on the progress made by congress on the permanent legislation. Plans for the return to the roads by the first of the year, are going forward at the rail road administration, however. Ad- ministration office contracts contain a 30-day release clause so that they might be abrogated at any time with cut great lost to the government, while materials ordered on contracts are being obtained as far as possible before the first of the new year.
 In it's effort to speed up permanent legislation, the senate held another night session, but there was little prospect of final congressional action until we'll after the Christmas holi- days
 Sharp opposition to some of the provisions of thes Cummins bill, un- der discussion, was expressed ill the aebate today and tonight.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
WOULD FIX REGULAR
 ARMY AT 2s0,O00 MEN
Committee Will Turn Down the Re. concentrations for Much
 Large Force.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Rejection byl house and senate military committees of war department proposals for a regular army of 576,00O officers and men appeared practically certain to- night when Chairman Wadsworth pre- dicted that the senate committee would fix the strength of the force at about 280,000, The committee has all ready agreed tentatively on approxf- mately similar programs.
 There is no question said Sena- tor Wadsworth, but that the senate committee in it's present frame of mind will not fix the number at more than 26O,0o0 and may possibly cut the num- Der more than that
 Senate Finishes Work.
 Senate subcommittee hearings on the bill were concluded today while the house committee took up the questions as to the future of the na- tional guard. The senate committee hoped to have proposals in shape for the full committee after the holidays.
 Under the begions recommenda- lions only sufficient standing army for police and overseas garrison purposes should be provided Univer- sal military training for boys from IS to 20 years old and a general staff 1liberaiized by a mixture of citizen officers was recommended Continu- ance of Inc present officers training camps and a separate department de- pertinent of aeronautics also were fav- cred
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
TO SELL THE STOLEN
 PLANES TO KaEXlCEMS
Is Charge Against Lieutenant and Former Officer Held in Texas.
 Great Plot Suspected.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 18-With a lieutenant in the Air Service in the stockadc at Kelly Field, near San An tonic, and former lieutenant in the Air Service held by the federal author ities at Houston, Texas, high officials of the Southern Department of the army believe they have uncovered plot, possibly with wide notifications. to steal airplanes from the service of the United States and sell them to the Carranza government in Mexico,
 Lieut.. George P. Sharkey is the Of fcer held at Kelly Field and M. G. .:tUinson, the former lieutenant held by the federal authorities at Houston.
 Technically, the men are charged enly with stealing motor and other parts of an airp,ane at Ellington Field Houston, where Lieut. Sharkey was in service But Sh2rkey, it was said today at Southern Department hearquarters at Fort Sam Houston, has admitted his part in the affair and has expressed willingness to testify against Robinson, who he says was the leader in the plot. According to the information of officers at Southern Department headquarters, Robinson has not yet been indicted by the Fed eral grand jury at Houston.
 \ Garranze Scheme!
 The plot was to obtain and sell to the Garranza government 13 air planes at $10,0o0 each, according to the story said to have been told mili- tary intelligence officers and agents of the Department of Justice by Lieut. enant Sharkey, who is said to have represented that Robinson came to him and told him Carranza would pay SI500G0 for E a1rpianes.
 Robinson attempted to build the first plane, but did not have a motor and several other parts. He took up with Lieutenant Sharkey the matter of obtaining these parts at Ellington FielJ, according to the story of Lieu tenant Sharkey told. Robinson accom- panied Lieutenant Sharkey when the two took motor and other missing parts, according to this story
 The first plane had been constructed aud was ready for shipment when the plan went astray,
 The plane was crated and loaded on to a wagon for transportation to the railroad station at Houston.
 A civilian who knew the driver hailed him and bounced onto the mys- terious load for a ride. He sat down on Lieutenant Sharkey and wondered what an Air Service lieutenant was ioing under the wagon canvass. His curiosity led to the investigation which brought the arrests.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
\ Pretty Display.

The display of articles made by the Home Economies class of tho Ash- down high school in the window of A. J. &ussels store Wednesday and Thu rsday attracted much attention and favorable comment. It was pretty display and the useful and pretty ar ticlcs made by the class sold rapiuy. This class is in charge of Miss Jewel Snow and the results obtained from the work are most commendab able.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
TO MAKE RAILROAD
 STRIKES UNLAWFUL
Senate Votes, 46 to D, to Retain this Feature of Cummins Bill,
 Final Action Uncertain.

Washinton, Dec. 1s-The Senate voted today to make strikes unlawful On the railroads or other systems of transportation engaged in Interstate commerce.
 By vote of 46 to 25, the motion of Strator Stanley of Kentucky, Demo- crat to eliminate the anti istrike pro- vision of the Cummins bi'i was re- ie>,ed The vote was of q nonp&rt!s- ian ratUre, although a substantial majority came from the Democratic side
 The action of the Senate I"nders the respect of final action on the rs.ih aad bill extremely uncerain. ' he Honse defeated the anti strike pro- Vislan Of the Esch railroad bill by an overwhelming majority, and there is little liklihood that it will ever yield to Senate on this point. Indications arc that prolonged controversy in conference will ensue between the two houses.
 The anti-strike clause adopted by the senate today requires the submls- sion of all labor disputes on the rail roads to a government tribunal whose decision is binding on both sides, and strikes or lockouts thereupOn became unlawful. Objection was made to the provision party on the ground that it meant involuntary seryitude and par tlv on the ground that it could not be enforced
 Compromise Defeated.
 As basis of compromise, Senator Mccormick of Illinois proposed a sub stitnte provision emb9dying the Ca nadian plan, but his plan was rejected being lost on tie vote, 31 to 31. The senator served notice that he would ask for a separate vote when the bill is out of Committee of the Whole and in the Senate. Under the terms ot McCormick's substitute. the govern ment wage tribunal would make wage decision or report in a labor con- troversy and no strikes would be per mitted under the law for 60 days there after. It is hoped to get the two houses together on some such basis.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
Notes of the MiIsenian
 Society.

The Wilsonian Literary Society was called toether December + by the president, after which the roll call was responded to by Christmas rhym- es. The following program was rem dered:
 Story of the Wise Men, Edith Rhyme, Reading, Jennings Russell.
 Music, Ursaline Ringgold,
 Original Christmas Story, Henry Smith.
 Reading, Jim Steel.
 Music. Ada Wimberly.
 "Dicken's Christmas Carol" Lucille Young.
 Music, Mary Poland.
 Music, Nita Wimberly.
 Locals and jokes, George Welch, As there was no further business,We adjourned to meet again December 3l. We were glad to have Misses lola Turner and Grace Thompson as visi- tors.
 JOKES
 Miss Snow: What is the first thing person has to have?" Henry. Clothes" A duck seeing Beth going down the street said, q can walk like that without wearing a tight skirt" Horace Jack, 1 thought you had algebra ? last year?' Jack. T did but Mir. Holmes encored me.
 THOUGHTFUL HORACE. q am the guy That told the lie
 And set the tack That reused Jack.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
NEED MORE ENUMERATORS
Pay Increased to Four Cents CT Capita
 30 Cents Per Farm.

Frank Anderson, supervisor of cen sus for the fourth district of Arkansas in a letter to the News states that he has been unable to secure a sufficient number of census enumeratOrs for Little River County, and is seeking application from various townships.
 The pay is cents per capital. and 30 cents for each farm.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20

Miss Josie Lee Faulkner and Miss Beulah Dowden were shopping in Tex arkana Friday.
 Miss Katrina Mobley, who is teach ing at Garland City, is expected home today to spend the holidays.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
BURGLARY AT HOPE
W. A, J. Mills Store Robbed at Hope
 This Week.

According to the Evening News at Hone the store of w. A. J. Mills was entered and robbed of two watches. Nothing else was missed.
 Two men were arrested but failed to be the men who is thought to have entered the building.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
LOCAL FIRM BANKRUPT
AShdOwn BOttliAg and Products Take
 Bankrupt Proceedings.

The Ashdown Bottling and Pro- ducts Company and James l.. Dean of th city has taken bankruptcy. The fiji meeting Of the creditors will be at 10 o'clock. December 29.
 The company are manufacturers of bottle drinks and ice cream products.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
We'll Known Minister Dies.

Rev Harry D. McKinnon, pioneer minister of Southwest Arkansas, died at San Marcos, Texas, Saturday. The remains were buried at Mineral Springs, his former home.
The Little River news., 1919-12-20
School Closes.

The Ashdown Public Schools closed Friday for the Christmas holidays. The school will have only one week for the holidays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17

out, famous Glasgow prohibltionlst
is getting ready TO apply in his own
country the methods of the Anti-Sa-
loon League of America.
DR.. Jones was only one Of many
prohibition workers who enthused
when the news was flashed that Ne
braska had swung into the dry col
umn.
GLORY, Hallelujah!" cried Mrs.
Mary L. McLendon.
Great" said United STATES AttoT-
ney Hooper Alexander.
I'm immensely gratifed, declared
Or. Jones. 1T means a dry nation.
The efforts of the brewers and whisky
trust have fallen to the ground. The
fight is over The next move is to
undertake a program for a bone-dry
world Already a prominent Glasgow
Scotland man is studying our methods
and is going to apply them in Eng
land. Bishop James G. Cannon al
ready is in France looking over the
field with a view of starting propa-
ganda.
i am jubilant! viii we celebrate?
You may say that DR.. Jones will or
ganize ratification rallies all over the
State"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17
Remainder of 31st j.
Slated for Return

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Of the
Southern troops overseas men of only
two divisions, the 31st and 39th, are
to be returned to the United States
in the near future. Part of the 31st
division, composed of Georgia, Ala
bama and Florida soldiers, already
have sailed and the remainder have
been placed on priority for early re-
turn. The 31st has been skeleton
lied" according to the war depart
ment. When hostilities ended it was
located at Brest, France, and had not
been assigned to a place in the fight
ing line.
The 39th division, composed of
Alabama. Louisiana and Mississippi
men. has been skeletonized for re-
placement and return to the United
States. The 39th was depot division
at ST. Florent, France when the fight
ing stopped.
The SIND division, composed of
Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee
troops, was attached to the American
First army and was at Florent, France,
when the fighting ceased, and now is
at Prauthoy.
The And (or Rainbow division,
composed of men from all parts of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17
RATIFICATION OF
DRY NATION ACT
THRILLS CAUSE"


ion has been rather crippled this win
ter, but nevertheless our hearts are
in the work and the news IS cheer
ing indeed
Anti-SalOOn League Head
To Hold Rallies Over State.
ATLANTA, Jan. 17-'Now for
bone-dry world"
That's the next step in the prohibi-
ton line, except for some merry little
celebrations in the form of "ratifica-
ton rallies" DR. Charles 0, Jones,
superintendent of the department of
Georgia for the Anti-Saloon League
of America, declares.
The next move is for a bone-dry
world, he said, and indicated that the
first step will be to take the Scotch
out of Scotland, Already, he pointed
of ratification of the federal amend
ment is very gratifying to the women
of Americas who have been working
for prohibition for so many years.
Because of health conditions our Nn-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17
Luxembourg Duchess
Succeeded by Sister

LUXEMBOURG, Jan. Tuesday
by Associated Press princes
Charlotte, sister of the Grand Duchess
Marie, has been chosen as the lat
ters successor by the chamber of dep
uties at meeting held after the alb
dication of the grand duchess was an
nounced, and will assume office
Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17
Wisconsin ON Band Wagon.

MADISON, WIS, Jan, II tBy Asso-
ciated Press)-The Wisconsin Legis-
lature today completed ratification OF
the Federal prohibition amendment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17

the country at present is attached to
the army of occupation and located
at AhrweiIer. 1t was at Maisoncelle
and st. Dizier, France, when the fight
ing ceased,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17
400 Millions Needed
For European Relief

PARIS, Jan. II. - by Associated
Press)-The supreme council of sup
ply and relief has concluded that the
minimum sum necessary to weed the
peoples of the liberated countries from
Belgium to Poland and Armenia until
next summer is $4OO,OOO,OO0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17


Chine
Chine
tandC de
hin de 790
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-17
Specla
Mems Clothing

In celebrating Fieth Anniversary offer for the
DAYS the following extraordinary inducements Mems Clothing:
Mems Suits and Overcoas formerly $60.0O $4,000
Mems Suits and Overcoas formerly $5O00 now 1888
Mems Suits and Overcoats formerly $4,000 1903
Mems Suits and Cvecoats formerly $780, 1888
Mems Suits and Ovecoats formerly $1,000. now $4,000
Mems Suits end Ovecoats formerly $780, 1867
Mems Suits and Overcoats formerly $1,000, 1888
Mems Suits and Overcoats formerly $500, $1,000
FZC.OO Dogs OulS HOW 'PIOO|
$1,000 Boys Suits, now Observation-Disclosures
$500 Boys Suits. now observation-disclosures $1,000
$3.50 Boys Suits. now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 833
$1,000 Boys Suits now. .......................$ 667
Bows Oyercoats Same Reductions.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17

Last Friday ended the first
month of the colored school, al
which time the following report
was made:
Number of pupils enrolled, 10;
total number, of days attendance,
1885; average daily attendance,
90; no tardies; visitors, 4.
This report shows the splendid
interest on the part of the pupils,
there being no tardies and an
average daily attendance of 90.
The teacher, Pearl Perry, is a
graduate of Western University of
Kansas City. She is capable and
ambitious and has already done
much for her pupils. They have
regular instructions in music and
calisthenics as we'll as hygiene,
and the various branches of study.
This school is the result of the
efforts of the P. E. o. society.
AS is generally known there has
been no colored school here for
several years although the need of
it was apparent. There being no
public funds available the ladies
have financed the school by private
subscriptions and in most cases
our people have been liberal in
their donations. With the interest
shown by teacher and pupils it is
hoped sufficient funds will be sub
scribed to complete an eight months
term. Those who have made no
are asked to do so at
once. The school is not yet as
we'll equipped as it should be but
books and maps are being procur-
cd as rapidly as funds will permit.
An organ is needed to aid in the
Anyone having one no,
longer in use it's donation would
be appreciated.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
LacIede Mutual Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the La
clede Farmers Mutual Fire and
Lightning Insurance Company was
held at the secretary's Office last
Saturday, at which time the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
E. K. Welsh, president; Geo,
W. Anderson, vice president; II.
G. Lomax, treasurer; A. S. Byrd,
secretary. Directors, w. R,
Frakes, E. K. Welsh and A. S.
Bryd.-
There has been but one assess
ment of 3 mills on the dollar each
year for the past fourteen years.
This has paid all losses and ex-
penses, leaving a fine balance in
the treasury, as shown by the
following statement given out at
the annual meeting:
Insurance in force October II,
1918, 81, 800, $4,000 Insurance in
force October IL, 1919, 81, ,716,
686.00. Net increase for the year,
$115, 10000.
Cash on hand at annual meeting
October IL, 1918, So, ,668.89. Coll
ected after annual meeting on
assessment 20, $198.2O. Collected
from assessment 81. 1860
Total resources for the year,
81, ,464 OF.
Losses and expenses for the year,
81, 963.53. Balance in treasury
October II, 1919, So, ,500.49. In
course of collection from assess
ment 21, $492 At.
That the Laclede Mutual is
economically managed and is
furnishing its policy holders safe
insurance against loss by fire and
at the very lowest rate is
shown by the large increase in
business the past year.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17

Two cars of cattle, hogs and
sheep were sent to the St. Joseph
market Wednesday evening by the
following members of the shipping
association: P. II. Hoyer. L. Bal
com, Geo. W. Plowman, Cecil
Welsh, Jordan Parks, Geo. l..
Farrar, L. T. Rowland, Murry
Bushnell, Roy Rowland, L. w.
Lomax, A. E. Wilson, Chris Han
son. R. j. Ridings, j. T. McKanna,
Clyde Balloon, Roy Crist, Mrs. Geo
Weaver, q. E. Rodgers, w. l..
Standby and Geo. Wade.
Murry Bushnell has fine bunch
of Duroc Jersey hogs in this ship
ment. The II head averaged a little
better than 311 pounds.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17

We wish to thank our friends
and neighbors for their kind assist
ance during the late sickness and
at the funeral of our beloved
daughter, and to her school class
mates and members of the NJ. E.
Sunday school and others for the
beautiful floral tributes.
Mr. and MRS. JOE ALBN
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
Buy Wagons Now

We have been notified of a sharp
advance in the price of wagons,
but we can supply you at the same
old prize if ordered at once and
enough to complete a car load. II
you ara interested call at once.
Co-OPERATIve Co.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
Farm Loans

If in need of a farm loan best to
see about it at once. as there will
be a rush for money March first
when time is set fol closing these
farm deals. lam prepared to make
you a loan with a home company
on short notice.
W, 8. SAVAGE.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
Car Of Apples

will have another car Of apples
on track 10 Laclede the early part Of
next week. Car billed from
Arkansas yesterday. File your
orders at once. W. L. AGIN.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
For Sale

Duroc Jersey boar pigs farrowed
April IA, 1919. Sired by a grand
son of Pathfinder 1865. As
good pigs as you will find in Linn
county. One mile south of La
nlede. ]. T. McKanna.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
Reward

1 will pay q reward for infor-
nation leading to the recovery of
the black fur lap rob stolen from
the radiator of my ear near the
Baptist church last Sunday night.
EARNEST AUSMUs.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17

AT tue clOSo vi tno meoIIuB
social hour was enjoyed, the
hostess serving refreshments while
Miss Ellen Garside gave several
piano selections. The next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Bigger, We'd
nesday, October %.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17

Here's a good bny for everyone.
No. 3 cans army pork and beans
with tomato sauce, 2 cans for 80
cents or $500 per dozen. These
beans are high grade and will not
last long at this price. The Home
Store.
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
Chicken Pie Dinner

The Ladies Aid Society of the
NJ. E. church met with Mrs. Mary
Garside Wednesday afternoon.
The treasurer, Mrs. A. V. Moore,
gave splendid report. After all
bills for the year were paid there
was a balance of $73.18 in the
treasury. The society voted a
donation of $4,000 to the building
of the pipe organ annex to the
church.
1t was decided to have the
annual chicken pie dinner on Nov
ember II, the anniversary of the
signing of the armistice.
Mrs. L. B. Jones was added to
the list of members.
The following officers were elect
ed for the year: Mrs. Mary Garside.
president; Mrs. j. E. Welsh, vice
president; Mrs. 9. G. Bigger.
treasurer; Mrs. Harry Landree,
secretary.
The financial report for the year
The Laclede blade., 1919-10-17
PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

Harold Standby was home from
the Kansas university for the
weekend.
Miss Eulah May Estes, student
at the ChiIlicothe Business College,
came home Wednesday for a short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lutte Swearengen
of Bucklin visited over Sunday
with g. L. Swearengen and family
on route two.
E. E. Benson is spending this
week with his sisters, Mrs. j. C.
Baker and Mrs. Susie T. Howard
at Urbana, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. Welsh are
spending the week with their
daughter, Mrs. J. B. Jones and
family in Omaha, Nebr.
Mrs. Hudson and baby returned
to their home at Bucklin Tuesday
after a visit here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Mossbarger,
and family.
Mrs. j. W. Burnett, after spend
ing the summer at her home here,
returned to Kansas City Tuesday
to spend the winter with her
brother, Rev. W. R. Shane. g
Mrs. Fay Swank was over from
Brookfeld and spent Friday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. DowelI,
and called and paid for The Blade
year to be sent to her Brook6eld
address.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Patterson
of Woodward, Okla. Mrs. Benefiel
of Eversonville and Mrs. Pearman
of Meadville were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. S. W. White a part of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover F. Peacher
and family and J. T. Davis motor
ed to Braymer Saturday where Mr..
Peacher attended De Wolf & Sons
big sale of spotted Poland China
hogs.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Barton and
family have moved to their new
home at Liberty, this vicinity
thereby losing a we'll known and
highly respected family who have
the very best wishes of the entire
community.
John Bailey and family from
near Browning, Henry Wyett and
family and Dowell Wisenhan of
Clarence Bailey and
wife of near Purdin and Henry
Huff of Bogard on his way to
Nebraska. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Reed at different times
he past week,
Fay Luyster of Rusk Music
Store, Brookfield, leaves this week
'or a two weeks course of instruct
on at the Victor Talking Machine
Factory at Camden. n. j. He
will learn many interesting things
iuch as the construction of the
monograph and how records are
made.
Mrs. n. A. Ormsby and two
Mary Frances and Jay
1edrick, were guests of Mr.. and
drs. Fred Usher on the National
Trail from Friday until Sunday
Ifternoon when Mr.. Ormsby ac-
by Mrs. 0rmsby's
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. He'd
ick motored over from their home
lear Dawn, all returning to Chilli