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The Little River news., 1920-07-31
Warning Order.

In the Justice Court of Little River County, Ak, s. A. Maddox, plaintiff, vs, J, E. Starns, defendant, The defen- dant, J. E. Starns is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, s. A. Maddox Witness my hand and the seal of said court, this 2Sth day of July. 1920-S. D. Phillips, Justice of the Peace. 8-a1
The Little River news., 1920-07-31
Johnson Refutes Jackson's
 and SteePs Political Thunder


dent of close application and hard study have been able to make living for myself and family and enough out of my earnings from the law practice alone to buy and pay for home when l moved to Ashdown year ago and to make this campaign under present hgh prices without going tn debt; although there will be little left wlen is over.
The Little River news., 1920-07-31
Judge oreel Wnl be Disqualified in the
 event of ms oOn EieCtlOn.

George says WrIlten oplnlon of the Attorney General and many other o1 tile leading attorneys ot thls section, uoluing that would not be the case and that he and his brother and other atterneys nlS tatner, nave practiced be- fore nIm yeals without the question DelnS ralsed and with tnls statement he dlsnlsses tne QueSCon Settled.
 l haven't consulted Judge Steel $ former law partners and Il ueorge has written statements 1 why ne dOeSn publish them that you may DenenC OI tuem quoted the law ahd the declslons OI our supreme Court upon the question which 50 'cIear and pIaln '.tnaC even ne who runs may read and unuerstaud and left 1t up to you without further comment.
 Even tn0ugn the Attorney general has held to the contrary our supreme Court nas formed such habit o1 differing rom hlm that hls opinion is not worth much; and he is oversnadoWeu by the lact that the supreme Court has the last guess at Il and mas already handed down an opinion which
The Little River news., 1920-07-31

Jackson says five of my nine years at the bar have been spent in the "uninstructed study of the law" after telling boastfully of the EXTENSIVE instruction he has had. It is true that I have had to fight for what I have accomplished in my pro
 fesson unaided and alone; but l am net ashamed of the fact In face of his sneers I went to Delight an obscure country teacher nine years ago and by
The Little River news., 1920-07-31
Can Either of Them Saw as Much?

George Steel says have never tried felony case in Circuit Court single handed and alone, and invites to publish list of such eases tried by ne. Let him wno IS guiltless cast the first stone How many felony cases has George tried without lhe aid of the prosecuting attorneys for whom he has been working? George knows this statement is absolutely untrue for 1 have tired sucu Case. tsnaidsd and alone practically in every county in the eireait Ii publishing list of them is to De the test will publish mine when he first publishes his.
 Early in the campaign I gave you my lifes History and experience and invited the closest se-
The Little River news., 1920-07-31
Conclusion.

In the event of my election hereby promise to lead clean, SOBER and law abiding life, and can point previous life of that character as an evidence of my good faith in making the promise and my ability to carry it out.
 If may rely even in a conservative way upon the reports coming to from over the circuit, certain Of having this fight as it is possible for to be, but I have not relaxed my efforts and shall not do until the last ballot is counted
 Respectfully.
The Little River news., 1920-07-31

leaves no doubt in the matter, in the following language:
 "A iuIee related within such degree to an at- torney (meaning fourth degree) whose fee depends substantially. ii not wholly, upon the determina- ten of the cause is disqualified. Johnson State S7 Ark. 45.
 have consulted the great majority of the attorneys of this section and they tell they be- leve that Judge Steel would be- disqualified; and il is conceded by all that it is a serious question and is sure to be raised the first time criminal case of any importance is tried Can you imagne> the embarrassing situation which would ensue if the question should be raised in some important murder bank robbery case, and appeal the Supreme Court should hold that Judge Steel is disqualified? Who could recompelse the county for losing the conviction? Who would have to pay the unnecessary expenses of a second trial and the special judge who tried it?
 No one has suggested that attorney related to the judge could not try in which his fee was not contingent, or did depend upon the result of the case without disqualitying him. He does not say that he, his brother the other attorneys he mentioned have tried cases of this kind before his father without the question being raised But if they have the mere fact that the question was not raised is no indication of what the result would lave been if it had been raised.
 George. if elected. Cat1no4 honn 4o ref
The Little River news., 1920-07-31
Close Relationship.

Aside from the legal question presented as to the disqualification of your trial judge in the event of his sons election there is yet pres ented very serious question: that of Public Policy" The court machinery of your county and district should be held in the highest esteem by every citizen and each and every person should feel that if called to defend himself in the courts he will get square deal; he must not only feel this way about it. but should know he will do so, and the condi- tons should be such that he will feel this way after the case is tried. If George Steel is elected your prosecuting attorney while his father is the
The Little River news., 1920-07-31

Jackson published his circular after mine ap
 peared and seeing the telling effect it was having on George Stees candidacy sought to profit there by by showing that there was some community of interest between George and myself. thereby get
The Little River news., 1920-07-31
5ackson's Method

ting some of my apples, 10 use his eXpresslon Jackson very well knows that l am not related to the Steel family by either blood or marriage and u.is statement is made by him only to divert your attention
The Little River news., 1920-07-31

curity. The story short, but upon It rest my claims; una named of how humble il has been.
 Because ! have dared question Jacksons experiences and have referred to the greed of the Steel family for public office THEY SAY ] HAVE BEEN sLINGING MUD. I regard these things as legitimate campaign material and pro- per for your consideration and have no apology to offer for anything l have said Had l chosen to eritieise their private lfves there would De some bases for tbe charge and l am sure they would lave clearer idea Of what it takes to constitute MUD SIINGINCf CAMPAIGN.
The Little River news., 1920-07-31
George, if elected, cannot hope to get by without the question being raised.

judge you create condition of affairs shat has never existed at any time or place in the United States, so far I have been able to determine
 You create condition and one that has never before been tried I submit that even a defendant should receive every benefit guaranteed him bv the constitution and laws of this state vet wore he convicted under the laws and unheard of condition. he and his friends would surely complain thereby hringlng your court machinery into an unfavor- able light If you don't want to be caught in such sItnation' don't help create it by your vote.
The Little River news., 1920-07-31

trust that my friends will rely their efforts un- til the end when there will be question but that right will prevail over might, Democracy and Merit over personal ambition.
 want to assure you that no one could pos sioly appreciate your support more than I, and that, n the event of my election, shall endeavor to show my appreciation by rendering you efficient service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
PROHIBITION FORCES
TO ACCEPT CHALLENGE

New York. Feb. s.-The prohibition
forces will accept the challenge OF the
west at the conventions of the poiiti-
cal parties. II they try to force wet
plank In the platform, was the decla-
ration today OF wayne Wheeler. the
Anti saloon leagues general counsel
The drys Will back Mr.. Bryan OF
any other man in public life who OPP
poses the effort of the liquor interests
to tie their outlawed traffic to any
party PLATFORM" he added.
The potiIica. parties will not be
asked to take sides upon the prohibit
rion question BY the national prohi-
bition organization Mr.. wheeler
said, hut X the issue is raised by
the vets q dry plank Is likely to be
asked by the prohibition forces. But
the organization is determined to ask
that declaration for Law and order
be Trade by both political parties. u
Good citizens may differ AZ to the
Wisdom OF adopting prohibition said
Mr.. Wheeler, but loyal citizens are
not divided on the question OF iaw
enforcement.
Replying to aQuestion as to whether
william. Jennings Bryan has place
on the payroll Of the Anfi-Salo0n
league. he said
Not In the sense that he Il q reg
ular employe. Since 1he ] 9Th amend
ments was rAtifled the league has paid
him for making speeches to educate
and mobilize public sentiment for the
enforcement OF prohibition and for
the Worldwide prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
S. Gordon Cumming
Is Holding His Own
the Latest Report

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.l
Hampton. Va. Feb. !. s,---It was
stated at the Dixie hospital last night
that the condition of s. Gordon Cum
ming, victim Of two pistol shot
wounds. inflicted by his wife, satur-
day afternoon, was as favorable as
could be expected owing to the
seriousness OF his injury and the sin-
trIcate operation to which he had
been. subjected Whether or no Mr..
Cumming would recover from the
wounds infiicted the heAritai au-
Ethorities were unwilling to risk q
prediction
Two Of the bullets Aired by Mrs.
Cumming at her husband took effect,
one striking him III the neck another
I'M bed ding ftseIr IN fits sivers r. 3 wsts
taken TO Dixie hospital where an
MIGRATION was performed by DR.. g.
X yanfersile. Il
After firing at her husband Mrs.
Cumming fung the revolver into the
gutter and screaming Historically
ran into nearby store, where she
collapsed. and was later taken into
custody by the police. The shooting
took place in front Of the Kccoughtan
building on south King street
Fearing that in her nervous confi-
ton Mrs. Cumming may attempt to
take her own life. vigilant guard has
been placed over her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
LODGE PROGRAM TO Be CARRIEIl
INTO EFFECT, AND DELEGATIONS
TO DEMAND QUICK RATIFICATION
City Council to
Consider Tonight
Bond Issue for Gas


The common council wifi meet al
g o'clock tonight to act on the reso-
luton recommended by the finance
COMMITTEES providing for bond is
sue of $1,000, 600 for rehabilitation OF
the gas plant and the fire alarm sys.
tenn
There In apparently no opposition
to the bond issue In fact the senti.
ment favorable To- II appears Ia be
unanimous
Director Trafford Is insintent. de.
Sclaring that speedy action is neces,
sary in order that the next winter
may nnd the plant capable OF hand
ling the requirements OF the citizen,
with facility.
i With this money ii is believed ths
plant may be put into up-to date con.
lditIondition, and be able to respond
to demands for many years to come
The paper will go immediately te
the board Of aldermen for action
that body meeting in regular session
on Tuesday night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
PLENTY or STYLE IN
Paris. HEST NO STYLES

= y Z
New York. Feb. S.---Paris is showing
plenty OF style but no, styles. That is
the verdict OF Madame Frances, the
well known modiste. who arrived to-
day on the steamship Adriatic.
"There are no new styles IN Paris, .
she said Tin the afternoon you TX
down the avenue and YOU meet the
. omen OF Paris They wear smart
clothes. inconspicuous in their ere
gance--just as smart and just as in
conspicuous as four years aso---eut
the sarfe styles. The same silhouette
All except that the skirts are shorter
rThis does not mean that the French
women arc not spending money. You
never saw such extravaEance, except
fthst under the nc~ laws the night life
ends promptly at ii o'clock But the
women have not recovered their aavcir
fare. They Il have lost husbands,
brothers and fathers--ycs- there we're
many fathers lost in the French army
and they are not in the spirit to create
new styles" go
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
''Unful6llable" Says Noske in
Reference to Demand Of Allies

| served 10 unity the German people
or brought about contrary effect
Ncske replied. whoever is not
wholly Hooiigan nationaily must
be in agreement with all respectable
people that this exiradition demand
IL impossible"
Should the government retire,
what would happen .'sI asked N
only the present party .constealar
ton can form government he an-
xwered. Therefore only the indiyid-
By the coalition government Niust re-
main, or chaos will follow IN
Touching upon Americas hands
offc policy toward the extradition de-
tnand Herr NeGke suppressed EratiA-
cation. He added however; rs
.sBut must make the repr6ach
that although the vigorous &ecin0n
was contributAa by America. II real
IL ought to exert decisive influence
among the ailies. Instead America
has aba ndonA6 "a 10 thN lust ~ rN.
svense OF ;hst Acs pg6xusssSASkc
whose countries c0nid mover have
gained victesxy sinne. r. N n IN n 4
What erect IA aSke will The
tradition demand have, tr 4 Fous
oRlnion ubon The Holahevist tsndeA-
/ The demand ~ Il never contrih1lte
ID sound sheaithy W. tionai sestins ens
In GefntAny ~ M ma y fUllLw Aepende
l wholly unun stA n p1 which I'M
tcnte viii Aajt&s IS f n s4s
Alinistsrs es6Sle M iittle d0ubt teat
~ pexppnk 4 s,sseAke
ss 4 s!isssd Il h MI N ~ n \. y.
EN&Ny&& L. EgSI qETs ~ ~ {I(.G EF1 e.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
i eadins Democrats
| Expected II Meeting
of State Committee
Great Gathering Of Leaders
Expected 70 Be On Hand

Chairman ROrer Al. James, Of the
State democrats committee. expect.
- full attendance of that committee
tomorrow night, when it meets a,
Murpny'st to discuss matters pertain
ing 10 the state convention.
The leading public men and politi-
cians Of the state are all expected to
be present, whether as members OF
the committee or as mere spectators
These meetings are looked upon az
most important and interesting as
they bring together the leaders. who
take advantage Of the opportunity OF
discussing the affairs OF the, State.
1t ID probable that both Senators
Swanson and Glass will be in, atten-
dance. and that = number Of Virginia
congressman will be on had to dis
cuss the political situation.
Much speculation is rife concerning
rhe possible instructions 10 delegated
II the national convention in San
Francisco There II an undereurreni
OF sentiment from Senator Glass but
It ID understood he prefers not to re-
ceiye the endorsement OF his people
but would rather that honor be be-
slowed upon some one else. prefer.
ably, it is said. upon former Secreta
dent.
nue tnere are many expressions
of confidence in Senator Glass, it is
net at all certain that majority OF
the delegates would care to declare
themselves, although they all. natural,
" feel pride In the achievements oil
this son OF Virginia. The statement
OF George Cease that. he would use
his endeayors toward securing a full
endorsement OF Mr.. Glass. ID siEnih-
cant As Mr.. Cease is one OF Cover
not Davis leading followers and ad
yisors II would Indicate that the fac.
ton of the party which opposed this
cid sn~cAlled Organization" would
prefer Mr.. Glass as the favored" son
more than anyone else.
The meeting tomorrow will probab
ly bring more than hundred nota.
bles. and 1t may be said that the reaI
leaders Of the Democratic party viii
be in Richmond 10 add their iustr,
TO that already being shed by the
members Of the legislature.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
Little Effect IN Lifting 81 Blockade
II Poland and Russia Remain It War

operative societies which are now
working in full harmony with the
other soviet institutions. But il
naturally would ressnt having its
choice Of agencies dictated from with
out OF a monopoly bestowed ON 4 GER
tain group or Russians
That Ia not the only reservation in
my mind. cannot admit that trade
Icac be satisfactorily carried on be-
tween countries not fully and mu-
tuAily represented and without free
postal and telcgraphic intercourse, IL
the Paris decision does not imply
such intercourse Il may be of little
use to Russia Of the world.
But ! come now to even more vital
points. The most tnaDoftant routes to
central Europe and former Russian
ataports are now In scohtrol Of the
newly formed border states. whose in-
dependence 10 recognized BY the soviet
government. u
IL these. states are permitted by the
allies to follow the demands Of their
own people and their own demands and
en eoae4Hae Anai peace with Russia. The
use ofsthesc routes md ports viii ceF-
|continue their present policy ot COM
pelling the border states 70 remain In
= state Of HOSTILITY, they will in ef-
feet still be biockAding Russia
PetrosrAd. RussiA's only northern
pert. will be ice-bound tor some
months A. 70 the newly liberated
Eiack sea ports, access to them may
cal bands Of counter revoluttonArfes,
furnished with that portion OF the Rus.
aIAn Black sea ncet handed over II
them by the allies which may ana
sanctuary in harbors under allied con-
troI u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
Pleads for Co 9 Operation
IN the Ranks Of the
Working Man.
N N-PARTISAN IN
FIGHT TO WIN
To Support Men Who
Favor Union Measures
Regardless Of Political
: Amliation.

Washington, Feb. s.--The Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor today an
nounced it's plan of action for the
coming political campaign. The
Federation decided to wage an active
campaign in every congressional dis
ltrict OF the country to elect candi-
dates for congress who are known to
be friendly to policies advocated by
organized labor and to defeat can
didates who are known to be hostile.
Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison
and James O'Conneli were selected as
Ian executive committees. They were
authorized and directed to secure
such assistance A. may be necessary
lin furtherAnce of the purposes OF the
campaign. large general cam
paign committee made mp OF repre-
sentatives OF all Of the principal orr
GRAFTON Also WAS announced.
The following n the declaration
unanimously adopted hys the Federa-
ton after three days' conferences
held At the headquarters in this city
TO consider the part which labor
should take in the coming campo ign,
primaries and election:
DECLARATION.
THE inherent rights ana principles
Of our people are threatened.
The free institutions Of our coun.
try are menaced.
The ideals OF democracy are In
danger.
The congress OF the United states
| has kAilNa to ~ in dirty. II has faiied
/ ~ meet tase ssnsr IN has siven
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09

tNote: A cabled request by Uni
versal Service for an authoritative
soviet statement on the supreme
councils decision 10 lift the blockade
OF Rolshevist Russia, under certain
has brought tho suhjoined
reply by the active head OF the
soviet dipscmatic service -universai
AZ MAXIM LTTyINOFT.
tEolsheviat EmfssAry Negotiating
Peace with the Baltic Statee.l
Copenhagen, Feb. S.--Ths decision
,of the Paris supreme council regard
Ing the blockade OF Russia wAs cef-
tainly the first breach in the Chinese
.wxll erected around RussiA BY the Al
|liea n was the Inevitable outcome OF
|xhe con hin6d efforts OF the red army
lot the working people in other coun-
tries, Access to Russia has become
~ eoononic heceatty Of the whole
world
!, 1 offer no opinion On the effect
which the Paris decision may have
on Russia Itself. We have ~ yet only
= paper declaration. still to be trans.
lated into deeds Besides the decision
itneR 10 lif& the blQckade, was made
with certain reservations, posaibly In
tended To frustrate m efkect F.
Issrefer 70 Ahe mention O3 the Coz
operative eccietios n the only chan
mel Tor trade. ses In this an at
tAmpt 70 enforce upon ADyiet Russia
cettStn changes "A ~ sconomic sys-
tenas M I'll ~ M
For instance. the whole expntr and
rapport trads of Runlia has been nas
tionA iixeA and must ~ tSAnaactad
thr0NEh the c0Snm1nna RAT for trade
and industry ana IN 4Genci0S.
Russian gevefnMent may or may
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
HOOVER SAIs NJ IS
NOT eII0l|l|| !
OR ESlllfA el
win Stand ~ League If
Constitution j Safe
guarded.
IS OPPOSED TO
ALL. SOCIALISM
says There Should Be
Hut 2 Great Parties,
Otherwiise Would Be
Minority Rule.

h1kow M knew that / am able TO
$3.50 "a s.. rct ..1a,r,. the nresi-
...-. -..ss. $50.
~" n.y. : e.auas'
No Organization No one IL au-
S,x,rs.ed IA .,enk for ma porfttca Inv. :.
i
he rumors Of his candidacy for the
,r~.,A>rt..y rortn. tion n state
81 - -
ment 8fven out here tonight he
air. took oecas ion h, define his no.
,...-., -. 1880.
"ueAi
II am being urged BY people In both
parties 70 decaars my allegiance to
know me know that I am able to
make M my mind when q subject is
,jea riv deemed. Conseuuentiy unti,
more deenitely appears what the
purity managers stand Tor. / must
sxercise preroxative Of American
eitfxensnfp md decHnc to pledge my
vote biindfoidAd AN
FAVOERS LEAGUE.
" t1ocver Stats. tnat h.x or,~ -.
i;,icsi aesire q - 80 I'm Vial i,@sss
fhas ,,are rrnwr onf ~ fha go 80
|Aesna .sist, ,.se,... ~ ~ ~,aIt. - - Il.
.s-.l..... - ..s..... W
.assrrs NJ ~ .s,,s ~
=
presidential eaectioH with any reaer-
yasions necessary 70 clarity the
- Y y E1iHa that there can pc no IN
tiHsonent u the safeguards provided
~ our constitution ana our nation
M Marty that stands for the leaxur.
4 It'll III there II hope. not only Nx
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09

[ Special to The Richmond Tirginisn
Burna Vista, Va Feb ,--s
Mrs.. Miller. IN wealthy ledy No. 1
siding near Natural HfadEe. traed
.tos got her two Italian seryanse
discharged from I'M axtiay. NTH
out Auccess last I'LL HI
'sS'sf XYtesT SAiix ifffuitaesa sgfUtt
!, she even went to WA1hiAgteN
D EMe Analiy appeaieds ~ Stats geny
M AtAt Nubertson. Of BnessA
y tie representative ~ the ssAte I
senate from this section. sas B.
sss ohsaiR&d thAir releAxe tra%
I pnSAtAtely. Mn Miller rrote MIN
gettrr telllnx him that she
Fl Il Ee6} IA anyt htnS ahe could Tor
" jiii 9ift G1,t6 M n 71sis ss wllkt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
Their own Aaair

New York, Feb. s.--..If women
smoke it is nobcdy,s business but
their own was the defi voiced at the
convention of Federation of Women's
clubs al the Hotel AHtor by Mrs. John
Frances fawger. former president OF
the federation in answer To pub
lished Appeal nv authorities Of the
Methodist church requesting women
70 refrain nom smoking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09
Republican Leader to Call Up ResoI,
ton, Which Will Be Referred to Con
mittee and Long Debate Expeet4
to Follow
Thirty National Organizations to Appear at ca
itol to Insist Upon Immediate Action on d
Treaty Of Peace

Washington Feb S.There widespread dispOsiti0fs
senator's here tonight to regard the treaty situation
absolutely hopeless SS@ snaN
President Wilson's letter to Senator Hitchcock it was co.
tended shows deviation from his stand regards
tons Even Senator Hitchcock minority leader decafS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-09

5zIrIasS n 81 III = 81 Afk. Mo
lsAx 6asns m sfiag from = mlfd attAck
|Nf in63en1A wSa reported at hin hotel
today - much bettAr. Senator Johd~
soH wxS uikeH IN ON shts RETURN ftUm.
ia strenuous tour of tte middle west
On .bshaIf Of His candidacy Tor the
Republican nomination ~ president.
IL will b. several days before ne Wtli
ne ahie to leave his bNd. but hix I'LL