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The Little River news., 1919-07-23
WILL GIVE 6 APPOINTMENTS
Judge McCOrd Will Name Six for the
 University Scholarship.

l am pleased to announce to the young men and women of Little River county that am authorized to appoint six students as beneficiaries in the University of Arkansas at Fayette> vile. These appointments entitle the holder to free tuition for four years. The University is state supported institution, maintained by the taxpay- CTS of Arkansas for the benelt of the young people of the state. In addi- tion to the usual literary and classical courses offered in colleges, it com prises, as part of its organization, the State Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering, and is the only institut ion in the state giving complete col lege courses and degrees in these inn portant industrial subjects.
 The University has also a college of education, whose graduates receive diplomas entitling them to teach in the public schools for life.
 For the young ladies there are complete courses in domestic science and art Graduates of these courses are in great demand as teachers and as county agents in canning club and home economies work.
 New courses recently added to the curriculum are journalism, public speaking, stenography, typewriting, and accounting There is a Reserve Officers Training Corps for training army officers.
 For admission to the University as an unconditional student, one must be a high school graduate. Those who do not live in towns having high schools may obtain appointments and enter the University Training High school, where they may prepare them selves for the freshman class.
 Complete information about the Uni versity may be obtained by addressing the Registrar of the University at Fayetteville
 P. M. McCord, County Judge
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
LET CONTRACT TO
 BUILD ROAD TO R. RIVER
Road District No. ? to the Cook Farm on Red River Will be Con-
 Structed This Summer.

The gravel road that will extend from Pine Prairie to the Cook farns on Red River is now an assured thing The contract for part of the con- struction work will be let August 5, in the office of A. D. DuLaney. Tho notice and specifications as given by the engineers and commissioners are as follows:
 Notice to Contractors. Sealed bids will be received by the commissioners of Road Improvement District No. of Little River county, Ark, at the office of A. D. DuLaney, Ashdown, Ark, until 10 a m. August 5th, 1919, for the construction of part of the proposed improved road in said district. The part upon which bids will then be received is about miles, and the approximate quantities are: 5 acres, clearing and grubbing; 21,00O |C. Y. grading; 500 c. Y. gravel; 300 lin feet pipe culverts; 55 c. Y. rein forced concrete; 50 C.Y. feet plain concrete; 60-foot steel bridge. The plans and specifications are on file with the State Highway Department. Little Rock, Ark, the County Court Clerk, As9down, Ark. and the Parkes Engineering Company, Pine Bluff. Ark. Each bid must be accompanied by certified check or bidders bond for not less than 2 per cent of the amount of the bid. The right is re- served to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities, or to omit any part. of the grave. For additional information address the engineers.- J. M Johnson, Ashdown, Arks;, T. B. Cook, Ashdown, Ark; H. c. Locke, Ashdown, Ark, commissioners; Park es Engineering Co.,, Pine Bluff, Ark, Engineers.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
Another Fine Watermelon.

John Quarles presented the news with a 40-pound melon Thursday which was by the way of an answer to the Frank Welch melon of Saturday MT. Quarles said he was a few days behind because he wanted to come through with a bouncer when he did arrive. We think we've gotten some thing started oat there at Hicks and mean to push its along as hard as we can. This is tie kind of rivalry that is worth while,
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
MAKING PLANS TO ENTER
 TAIN BOYS OF COUNTY
A Large Attendance Is Expected to Be Here August 15, 16 and 17.
 Program Ready Soon.

engagements are being made for
 County Older Boys Conference to cid in Ashdown, August 15, 16 and
 The outlook is fine for good at ance and a very helpful confer
 and it is the expectation that school district and rural com ity will be we'll represented.
 he program is being arranged ana i'll soon be in the hands of the prin- $. Delegates are being elected from various schools, Sunday Schools, V Scouts and all community and .rch school organizations of boys.
 here boys live in the open country are accepted as delegates on the mmndation of patrons, Sunday -ool suprintendents, teachers and CT re resentative citizens.
 he committee on arrangements is king to give program that will be ual to any state or district program. The Little River News will print program as soon as it has been mpleted and on it will appear the ames of number of our most prom ,nt county speakers, as we'll as the 4mes of state ministers and speakers. Delegates will arrive Friday even> in time, for the opening session of conference and will remain Sat y and Sunday, the closing session the conference being held Sunday A :. Delegates will be entertained S homes of Ashdown while here very thing possible will be done ike their stay with us profitable IS W II as pleasant.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
Government Takes a Hand.

Washington, July 21.-The federal government today intervened to pre- vent occurrences of the attacks Satur- day and Sunday nights by sailors, soi- diers and marines against the negroes in retaliation for negro assaults on white women here.
 Two hundred and fifty soldiers and marines will aid the police in patroll- ing the streets of the nations capital tonight
 Uniformed negro policemen have been detached from duty and sent home
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
SHIP MANY CftYALOUPES
Thirteen Cars Shipped Up to Sunday
 From Winthrop.

Reports come from Winthrop that thirteen cars of cantaloupes had been shipped from that place up to Sunday Shipping is still gooing on and prices are said to be holding up we'll.
 Clyde Head of this city is now load ing his second car of peaches He has been receiving about $2.O0 a bushel for his peaches.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
OPEN BIDS FOR ROADS
Hcmpstead County Will Let Contract
 iOi Two Roads.

Little Rock, July 22.-(SpeciaD- Bids were opened yesterday in the State Highway Department for the construction of the following roads:
 HopeFulton-E Emmett Road District in Hampstead county, 23 miles. This is link of the Bankhead highway.
 Saratoga -Fulton-McNab road in the same county, 12 miles.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
WASHINGTON IS SCENE
 OF THE RACIAL RIOTS
Four Negroes Fire on Sentry and In. mates of Naval Hospital Near the
 White House. 4

Washington, July 21.-Four negroes drove to the naval hospital near the White House at noon today, fired four shots at sentry and four at the in' mates on the hospital grounds, then escaped
 All of the shots went wild.
 This was -3e first sign of the negro riot retalia, 1ns.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
HELD WITHOUT BAIL
Man Who Killed NeighbOr July 3 Is
 Held at Idabel.

Idabel, July 20.-Alvin Littleton, who shot and killed Frank Tassey on the evening of the third of July, and who has been in jail awaiting hear ing, was given his preliminary We'd nesday afternoon before Justice Pete Williams, and was held without bail to await the action of the district court. 49
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
Sunday School Picnic.

Those who attended the Presbyter- ian Sunday school picnic on Yar- brough Lake Thursday report a great time. They had more fish and water, melons than they could eat with ali the other delicacies that the Presby, terian ladies know how to provide.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
ITS SAD NEWS
Increase of 100 Per Cent in Summer
 Clothing Is Predicted.

New York, July 19.-An increase of 100 per cent in the cost of mems clothing was predicted for next sum- mer by the American Clothing Design CTS association in convention here to. day,
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
WESLEY GARDNER HOME
First Man Elected from Little River
 Returns from Service,

Wesley Garnder of Richmond has returned from service abroad. He was with the famous Wildcat Division
 the S1st, as sergeant on a machine gun company and saw much fighting. Wes, ley bears the unique distinction of be- ing the first man drawn under the selective service act from his county
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
A Mammoth Melon.

Mrs. John Wimberly presented the News force with a mammoth MuSh mellon Tuesday. It is beauty and the largest that we have ever seen.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23

People will buy if you tell them abou. the things you have to sell. 4 Advertise say s the United States De- parCment of L.itOr.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
Paul Saunders Returns.

Paul Saunders of near this place. has returned from overseas. He was with tthe engineers.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23

W. his section the representa- tive dered the proposition of es- tab large mill for manufac
 tur S,O000O0 feet of timber on the location of which has not 'ded, but it is believed tha, will be established in Ble- ey will also establish 3 or mills on the large tract
 SC of utilizing the lower It IS said that about ly run will be required to C ter after which a dead e Il follow for the pur,
The Little River news., 1919-07-23

pose ol selling the land to farmers fo cultivation
The Little River news., 1919-07-23
, ..YO,OOO FOR ARK. TIMBER
Indi; ..pOlis Veneer Concern Buys 1O,-
 OOO.Acre Tract Near BlevinS.

Bievins. July 19.-Probably the largest rtal estate deal ever cOnsum. mated il. this section was that the the sale of the Wilson 10,00O-acre tract of timber land adjoining Blevins last ek The owner, Matthew Wilson of Canada, sold this vast timber tract to the Hoosier Veneer Company of In dianapolis, Ind, for $250,00O Four representatives of the company were here last eek to represent the com Dany'S in. eStS.
The Little River news., 1919-07-23

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The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
CrnndniIs Metropoiitnn-''The
Yelled Adventure.

Constance Talmadge. to whom the
expression OF romance on the screen
seems to be second nature. will be the
pictured star at Crandall's Metropoli-
tan Theater the first four days of this
week in '"The Yelled Adventure" a
delightful vehicle for her talents writ
ten by Julia Crawford Ivers. The
breezy story unfolded on the silver
sheet concerns the attempt Of a viva
cious young society girl to force her
brothers friend from Texas TO ais
avow three OF his fixed principles.
Harrison Ford. who heads the sup
porting cast. has one of the most con-
genial roles of his career.
Beginning Thursday and continuing
throush the remaining days of the
week. the Metropolitan screen will be
OCCUPIED by Tom Moore, one of the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
shsbert- -Garrick-ssTksse who wall
In DaPkness.,

The Messrs. Lee and ]. J. Shubert
wdl present Owen Davis three-act
drama Those Who walk in Dark
ress." at the Shubert- -Gafrick Thea
ter, for the week beginning tonight.
Mr.. Davis drama had for its origi-
nal Perley Poofe Sheehan's highly
successful novel of like name Irene
Fenwick. well known and popular
with Washington thsatergoers. Is
the featured member OF the cast,
(which includes such footiight ia
vorites as Mary shaw, Consuela
Bailey. Marie Haynes. Katherine
Sheldon. Arthur Shaw, william Har-
rigan. George W. Wilson. Edward
OConnor and Jerome Drummer.
The locale Of "Those who Walk
in Darkness' is laid In New York
City, and in . small town IN the
upper part of New York state. at
the present time. Miss Fenwick
will be seen in the role OF a young
girl OF the streets, who IL married
by a country lad whom she nurses
through q serious illness. and who
redeems her past by saving another
''small-town" girl from taking the
downward path, much to the sat
isfaction of her husband and the dis
comnture of her husbands deplor-
able relatives.
This new shubert production
promises to be q dramatic treat of
exceptional worth. and the manage
ment OF the Shubert- -Garrick un-
hesitAtingly endorses it as one of
the stellar events of the current
season.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

in silent drama. lin in his MS ,ssest w % cotnsSy. ,sSs.
drama. "One OF the Finest" In thil
subject Mr.. Moore is called upon q
assume the gulse OF a trafiic policeman
into whose life comes many adven.
tures-sofne In the lire OF duty and
some In the way Of love.
Each bill at the Metropolitan will
pe completed by camera features oi
shorter length. and carefully arranged
musical features.
Loew's Celuabia-Aii Star Cast n
''rhree Green Eyes.1
The entire stellar galaxy Of the
world hlm forces--Clarlyle Black
well. Montagu Love. June Elvidge.
Evelyn Greeley and Johnny dimes
nave contributed their dramatic
talents to the making OF the pow
erful. all-star production. Three
Green-Eyes,' which will occupy the
featured position on the program of
Loew's Columbia Theater for the
hfst four days OF this week. begin
ming today at p. m.
1t Is rare. indeed. that d produce
ton brings to the screen five per-
VI Eduh, Uut EuCn tE
the case with Three Green Eyes"
many scenes Of which were filmed
In Florida and which adds to the
appeal OF a gripping. well-told story.
some Of the best photography pre-
sented to Washington audiences for
Q long time.
Three Green Eyes, ID the story
OF a girl who chose the path OF
wealth instead Of love and who
faced. a short time afterward. the
problem of concealing from her hus-
band the real motive that prompted
her union with him. June Elvidge
has the prominent feminine role.
and the role Of her husband. a rich
manufacturer, is assumed by Mon
tagu Love. The part Of the disap-
Pointed sweetheart of earlier days
who fifds love in another direction,
Is portrayed by Carlyle BLACKWELL,
posite role OF the sweetheart who
comes to him in the end. Johnny
Hines has been cast in a sprightly
juvenile role that gives him a splen-
did opportunity to display his en-
thuslastlc personality.
The combination of the feature
phctoplay showing and the added
short-length attractions will bring
no less than a dozen prominent stars
to the Columbia screen today. Five
will appear in Three Green Eyes"
and seven more players OF steller
rank be portrayed in the Photoplay
Magazine screen supplement, show
ing the stars as they are in private
life. In addition to the screen sup
plement. the Columbia will also
show a Bruce scenic film. a Christy
comedy. featuring Bobby Vernon.
and the Gaumont- Herald News
Graphic.
For the last three days of this
week at Loews Columbia, begin
ming next Thursday. Lila (Cuddles)
Lee viii be the featured star in her
latest picture, "Rustling q Bride"
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
CrnndaIl's Kutckerbscker--s'
yeiied Adyentufe.-

THE Yelled Adventure" a new pro-
duction In which Constance Talmadge
and Harrison Ford are filmed In the
principal roles, will be shown for the
first time In Washington at Gran
dall's Knickerbocker Theater today
and tomorrow. In this sprightly
subject. Miss T8lmsdge is afforded a
role exactly suited to her remarkable
talent for the expression Of ingenious
romantlcism on the screen.
On Tuesday and Wednesday at the
Knickerbocker. the chief offering will
be Captain Kidd. Jr.." the new Art
craft production in which the stellar
role Is taken with fascinating nsou/
Glance by Mary Pickford.
Tom Moore will he the pictured star
Of "One Of the Finest" a first-run
feature of unusual merit. on Thurs
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

Moerer Risito---aHearts Of Msa.s
Restoring aeorse Beban to the
screen. after an absence OF nearly a
year. the first photoplay In which he
has appeared. "Hearts OF Men," will
be seen at Moore's Riaito Theater this
week. 1t Is said to be the greatest
achievement of his entire screen or
stage career. The production Is
further distinguished by the fact that
an excellent cast In support Of the
star prominently includes the stars 8
son. George Beban. jr. The scenes In
marked by a deeply sympathetic note.
As an added attraction to this show
ing, both Mr.. Beban and his son will
make personal Appearances at the
Rialto the first four days Of the week.
They will be seen in costume and will
enact a short sketch taken from one
of the episodes in the proto drama.
@Fer Better, For WORSE"
The nrst half OF the present week at
Loew's Palace Theater. beginning to-
day, will be devoted to the first show
inbs In washington OF Cecil 3. De
Miles sumptuous cinema masterpiece,
For Better, For Worse" which
brings to the screen four players Of
distinct prominence in the film world
and which again affords De Mile an
opportunity to demonstrate his COM
plete mastery of the art of photo
play making.
Although the Aircraft production
forces have not yet elected to call
Gloria Swanson a star, this capable
photoplay actress rises to the greatest
dramatic heights OF her career In this
production. which brings her to the
Palace screen In association with that
sterling actor, Elliott Dexter, both OF
whom are brilliantly supported by a
cast that includes Wanda Hawley and
Tom Forman.
As Is usual with all De Mile pro-
ductions. such as Don't Change Your
Husband" "Old Wives for New" and
other recent products OF that direc-
tors camera, he has chosen q power
full theme for his latest effort. which.
incidentally, is based on a story by
Edgar Serwyn, the famous playwright.
De Mile has chosen the theme that
all the heroes were not in the
trenches and in working out that
theme he has employed possibly the
most sumptuous surroundings II Is
possible to bring together for motion
picture production.
In addition to the players already
mentioned as appearing in the cast
OF this notable production. Mr.. De
Mile has availed himself of the serv-
ices Of Sylvia Ashton. Raymond Hat
ton. Theodore Roberts, Jack Holt.
Fred Huntley and others.
For the last three days OF this week.
beginning next Thursday. Loew's Pal
ace announces the first Washington
showing Of Ethel Clayton in her latest
picture success, ''Vicky Fam" in
which Miss Clayton appears to her
usual splendid advantage. Both fea-
tured attractions will be supplemented
by a fine auxiliary bill.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Lyeeun-"rhe Trail Hitters.,

James E. Cooper's Trail Hitters"
will be this weeks show at the Ly-
ceum, starting with a matinee at :
o'clock this afternoon. Marie Baker
the "sorrel-top" soubrette. head the
cast. Bud Walker and Don Trent will
take care of the comedy parts, while
Elsie Bostel fills the prima donna
role. A typical Cooper chorus. noted
for its dancing and singing charac-
teristics. will be seen.
The Offering comprises two acts and
seven scenes. Two frolics daily will
be the program Of the Trail Hitters. "
Announcement will be made of the
weekly wrestling match to be held
Wednesday night at the conclusion of
the regular performance.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
At the Theaters This Week

In the cast pretty Anna Wheaton
plays the role of the irresponsible
Jackie. and Eileen Wilson. the young
and charming bride. Hal Forde Is
Jim Marvin, Charles Compton 10 The
young professor and Stephen Maley
Is the constable. lack RAnael, Edna
May Oliver. Harry Quealy, Margaret
Mason and Helen Frances are among
those who will entertain.
d. +. Keith's-vaedeviIle
Marie Cahill, the captivating musi-
cal eoniedienne. will make her pre-
miere in vaudeville here at B. F.
Keith's theater this week. commenc-
Ing at the matinee tomorrow. Miss
Cahill will offer her own novelty. 'fn-
terupted Songs composed Of several
new exclusive hits and also a medley
Of her successes. Carl Gray accom-
panies at the piano.
Amelia Stone and Arman Kaliz. the
operntic stars. will present "A Song
Romance" The Levenberg sisters,
Simon Neary and a company OF fif-
teen will present Hands Across the
Sea" singing and dancing spectacle.
Eddie Nelson and Dell Chain will add
their farcical effusion called '''Use
Your Own Judgment" Horace
Wright and Renee Dietrich, The
somewhat Different Singers" Others
listed are the Lander brothers in "Pills
for Ills: Lew and Gene Archer. a
dapper dancing duo; the Daring sis
tiers In an act similarly named; and
the interesting Kinograms.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Relasco-"Oh. Bey!-

(. Starting tonight at the Belasco will
be presented ''oh, Boy" making the
third time this season this wonderful
success has played washington.
: When ''Oh. Boy" was first presented.
Il created a f1rore and made q rec
ord never before achieved by a musi-
gal play, OF not having a vacant seat
In two yearr. "Oh. Boy" is produced
by +. Ray Constock and william Ell
lott 1t is of the intimate type of
musical comedy. in which there is
close association and friendly appre-
ejation between player and audience.
The story and lyrics were written by
guy Bolton and p. @. wodehouse,
With the music by Jerome Kern.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04


day and friday. in this subject mn
personatins - San Francisco trafIic
policeman. Following zone Of the
Finest" on Saturday. Three Green
Eyes" picturing a genuine all-star
cast, will be shown.
Moere's straad-ssrhe Blindine
Trail.1
The Binding Trail" from the story
by Stuart Patton and John B. Ciymer,
Will be Interpreted by an exceptional
cast Of screen favorites at the Strand
for the first four days of this week.
Monroe Salisbury. supported by Claire
Anderson. Helen Eddy. Arthur Maude
and other talented players. handles
this wonderful story of the great north
woods in a capable manner.
For the last three days Of the week,
Mac Murray will be seen in "The De-
licious Little Devil" fascinating
story OF New Yorks night life. 1t will
be recalled that before embarking on
her successful career as a screen star.
Miss Murray was one Of the noted
Ziegfeld "Follies" girls. She, there
fore, Ii admirably cast as Mary Nc
duire. a cabaret dancer.
Mosre's Garden-ssHelp! Help!
Policeir
George Walsh, in what Is de-
scfibed as a cutting comedy. will
head the photoplay bill at Moore's
Garden Theater. the first four days
Of this week. Help! Help! Policer"
is the name of the play. and the
story deals with safty razors, the
police and q love affair. The pic
ture Is OF the .comedy-drama type
and 10 full of humorous Incidents
as we'll as thrilling action.
Beginning Thursday and continu-
ing throughout the week, Billie
Rhodes will occupy the screen as
the star in "The Love Call" In
this. this clever little ingenue
proves herself to possess unusual
talent for character acting. The
story and scenes are all located in
the West and Miss Rhodes, as a
little Western girl. hears the call
OF love. and forgetting all that was
hers for the asking-ambition
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Cosmos-yaudevllle.

Bobby Bernard. the well-known
Washington comedian. at the head OF
a cast Of twenty people. in Joe Sulii-
vans production Of 1.-The Suffragette
Revue" will be the chief feature OF
the Cosmos Theater bill this week.
The supporting bill to round out a
standard entertainment will present
Brady and Mahoney In another side
splitter, THE Cruise of the Dough-
nut" submarine travesty; "vim.
Beauty and HEALTH" the triumph OF
artistic athletics: Dora Hilton in char
acter songs. with Dick Morris. and
The Misfits." David wark Griffith's
production. THE Girl Who Stayed at
Home" will be the matinee film at
traction. Mack Sennett's comedy
picture, THE Foolish Age" and the
Pathe News will complete the enter
tainment.