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The Little River news., 1920-01-07
Government Begins
 Work Of Financing
 SNe Fogeignn Countries

Washington, Jan. 5,-The first move af the American government to aid . Hhanciaily in the reconstruction of 1trope came today when the war fin ance corporation announced it had ! f"2ctically consumated four loans. az gregating $17, O,00O, to manufactur- ing exporters.
 The loans, each for $5,0O0,00O, have D2en arranged to finance the exporta- ton Of locomotives and agricultural machinery The locomotives will go to Poland and the agricultural mach inery to England, France and Bel gium.
 A. third loan for S5 900 ,OOO negotia l ttoEs tor which were said to have pass ed to the final stage, will go to an ele- trloal machinery corporation and will
 be used for the rehabilitation of the stricken sections of Belgium and
 trance. where all electrical machin- cry was destroyed by the Germans.
 An advance of $2,OOO,O0O also is
 included ln the total of $17,O0O 900 to
 go to several banks which will fur
 Ii sh funds for the exportation Of ma
 chinery to reconstruct steel mills in l France.
 Loans which the corporation is
 making are arranged under the war l finance corporation act which per
 nuts the loaning of not to exceed S1.-
 o0o,ooO,OOO in aiding American indus
 try to export to Europe.
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
Notice of Local Bill,

Notice is hereby given: That the undersigned and others. will present bill for passage to the Special Ses- sion of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas. which is called to meet on January 26, 1920. for the pur- pose of organizing RICHMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 8, in Little River County, Arkansas, and to embrace therein the lands heretofore embraced in said district by the Spec ial Act heretofore passed by the Leg islature. which act was by the Su- preme Court declared invalid, and for other purposes. Witness our hands on this the 18th day of December, 1919,-J. H Locke, w. w. Gardner, Lillard Johnston, ct al. 12-17
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
NOT TO CONTROL SUGAR
President Decides Against Acting
 Under the McNary Bill.

Washington, Jan. 3.-President Will son has decided not to exercise his gar control bill, authorized purchase and distribution of the Cuban sugar crop, according to statement issued tonight at the White House,
 The statement said the president had decided on the basis of facts pre- sented for his consideration and the recommendation of the Sugar Equali- zation Board that this owner should not be exercised.
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
TO RETURN PRISONERS
Japan and U, $. May Take Men Out
 of Siberia.

Rome, Jan. 1.-Two hundred tbon- sand Austrian Hungarian and Czech prisoners of war, at present in Siberia. may be taken back to their homes bv way of Japan and the United States. according to plans being studied at the vatican, which has taken a deep interest in the condition of the men Inc Japanese government may be ask ed to transport the prisoners from Vladisvostok to Japan, where they would remain at the expense of Japan until the United States could send ships to transport them to America.
 From America the prisoners would be taken to Europe on ships of various nations.
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
Notice to Tax Payers.

Notice is hereby given that the tax looks of Water District NO. or Ash- down, Ark, are now in my hahus loi the collection of 1919 taxes, together with all past due taxes. Tax payers will be given until January To, iszV' to pay without penalty. after Whlch date a 20 per cent pentaly Will attach' Delinquent list will be filed With the Board of Commissioners March lo' 1920, for such action against the pro perty as they may deem best,--Lon II: Tones Collactor. 1-15
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
WANT WET MOVE KILLED
Federal Attorneys Ask Quashing of
 Liquor Mems Case.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The govern ment today, in brief filed in the Su- preme Court, asked the dismissal for lacf of jurisdiction of the application presented on behalf of the Retail Lii quCr Dealers Association of New Jer- sey for permission to introduce origin al proceedings to test the validity of the national prohibition constitutional tion with similar proceedings brought by the state of Rhode Island will be filed Monday.
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
MOVES OVER TO TEXAS
ieXarkana Company Changes When
 Tax Suit is Filed.

TeXarkana, Jan. 3-The National Lumber and Creosoting Company, Of TeXarkana, has given up it's charter n Arkansas. and has secured a char ter from Texas, and it's domicie will hereafter be on the Texas side of the town. The action of the company was caused, it is said, by the Arkan- sas state authorities making efforts to compel the company to pay back taxes on it's property holdings out of the state of Texas
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
ax Collectors
 Notice.

will he at the several voting precincts in the County the o coIe both real aH 0erso~ taxes for the 1919, lime places mentioned below.
 Jackson Township 0gden Monday February ? l92O Vanklin Township Tuesday, 1920. River Township. Richmond, Wednesday, Feb f. 1920. Lick Creek Township Oak Church, Thursday 1920. Cleveland Township Wilton. Fri and Sat- Feb and 7 1920. Caney Township Gordo Monday, Feb 9, 1920. aney Pauey House. Tuesday Feb 10 1920 till Jewell Post Office Tuesday, in the afternoon. Township Miller School House. Wed Fen H. 1920 Little River Townshp Winthrop Feb 3 H. 1920. Burke Township Aene, Monday February IS, 1920. Arkinda Township Tuesday, February t7, 1920. Township Arden, Wednesday, February IS, 192O Rchland Townshsp Church. Thursday Feb l9, 1920 Township Foreman, Friday Saturday, Monday and
 Tuesday, February 20, Fl, 23 and 24 1920.
 AFTER WHICH DATE WILL BE INMY OFFICE IN AsH-
 DOWN, ARKANSAS, UNTIL APRIL 1O 1920. penalty of 10 cent will be attached bring last Tax Receipt or Land NumDers
 Given under my hand this day of December 1919
 J. R. PIERCE,
 Collector of Little River County, Ark ~
The Little River news., 1920-01-07
Taking the Census.

w, G. Hunter has been just about the busiest man in town this week. He started working Friday taking the census of Ashdown and Jefferson township and is making an effort to get everyone counted within very short time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
HEALTH CONDITIONS FOR
JUNE ABOVE AVERAGE
Only Three Cases of Typhoid
Fever, Two Coming From
Out OF Town.

Health conditions In Richmond, as
shown by statistics inHthe Depart
ment of Public Welfare offices in the
City Hall. are much better than the
average during the month Of Juno.
Only three cases of typhoid fever.
the deadly maIady of the middle
month. have been found in the city.
and two of them came to Richmond
from out of town. The other case
was contracted in an unsewcrcd soc
ton of the city. No deaths have re-
suited from typhoid.
The figures show that the highest
death rate in the city is among iin-
fants. Eleven deaths arc recorded as
n result of infantilc intestinal trou-
blcs. This is an increase of one
over the month of June last year.
Tho month began with las cases of
measles and closed with sixty-seven.
Sixty cases OF whooping cough caused
one death.
AS Il whole, the Health Department
is we'll pleased with the showing
made. The small number OF typhoid
cases Is especially pleasing 10 the
department.. There has been some
fear expressed as to results from
bath ing in the river around Falling
Creek a number Of typhoid cases
were reported and investigated last
year. the investigation showing that
the disease was contracted while in
swimming below sewer DISCHARGE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
TIMES -D|sPATCH INVITES
AID FOR BABY SUFFERERS
Ice and Milk Mission Needs Con-
tributions as Intensely Hot
Weather Hits Richmond.

Intensely hot weather in Richmond
begins again TO take it's toll of suf-
fering among infants. invalds and
the money for ice. milk and the other
comforts of life. which to them be-
como absolute necessities.
With the view of lending timely
assistance to these sufferers. Tho
Times Dispatch. in accordance, with
it's custom of many years standing,
invites the generously minded people
of Richmond to send. either to it's
o1flce, or to Mrs. Charles IL. Boiling,
30: West Grace Street, contributions
Mission.
Whatever money is sent to The
Times Dispatch will he promptly
turned over to Mrs. Boiling. chair
man OF the mission, who will invest
II in milk and ice. These will be
among the needy sick and
old people and the babies through
nurses of the Instructive Visiting
Nurse Association and the Health De-
partmcnt and the visitors of the AS
ISOLATED Charities; That, for. the
colored people will be distributed
partly through the Colorcd Commun-
ity Home.
The Ice and Milk Mission this year
begins its thirty-third year of exist
cnce., and is one of the oldest in
the United States. It's object is TO
help those who need help aud cannot
help themselves. Several little girls
living in the Church Hill district of
the city have the distinction of lead
ing the contributions this summer
for this CauSe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
URGES Law TO BAR WILD
CAT OIL COMPANIES HERE
berkeley -. Adams
4 Returns From Blue Sky LAW
Conference.

8 What amount Of money has been
Snyestel by the people of Virginia in
Wildcat oil schemes in the past two
IFenrs. is unknown, but If Commits
asioner Berkeley II. Adams, OF the
istate Corporation Commission. wl,o
mas pust returned from several day
conference Of the blue sky commits
stfoners in st. Paul. has anything 70
DO with II, Nirgini soon Will see the
Ssnd OF all wildcat schemes and Get
SS3ich Quick WallingfordS."
81 Mr.. Adams Gays that the laws OF
She State compel the agents and pro-
Snoters To obtain license before they
gan come in and so TO work. The alb
tsurdity of this is that man may 20
,Aoo bordering state and send his lit
srature and prospectus, and the State
Is powerlcss to prevent this.
eSsWhat Is needed is a law that will
s5rerent these promoters from using
e%he mails for the sale or their stock.
sunless il is licensed in Virginia. This
sIEould indirectly put these people in
.fthe hands OF the Federal authorities
,SSefore they could commence opera
fslionS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
Day in
Offering Many Specially Priced Articles for
Men and Boys

For Large Fcet-2O0 pairs. size
II and 11%, Pure Thread Silk
Hose; reduced from much higher
priced hose to S5c. Colors in gray,
white and black.
1000 Pairs Mems LisIe Finish
Hose, in black, navy, brown, white
and gray, at SOC a pair. These arc
very good quality Isle finish cot
ton hose, and are guaranteed fully
by us to give satisfactory wear.
800 Mems Good Quality Muslin
Night Shirts at $l.50. Full cut and
we'll tailored, in sizes Is TO 20.
So Suits of Madras Stripe Paja.
mas Mt $500 Suit. Made Of good
quality madras, in neatly toned
stripes.
Special Racks of Mems Fine Silk
Summer Four-in-Hands at S1.35
and S1.G5, and our remaining as
sortment Of Knitted Silk Neckwear
at S1.35.
A splendid assortment OF Mems
Summer Shirts, in neatly striped
patterns, at $500 and $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
PROHIBITION INSPECTOR
SHOT BY BO0TLEGGERS
Hit Twice by Two Brothers When
Dccoycd Into Ambush In Patrick

Inspector of the State Prohibition
Department. NJ. 4. Conner. is reported
TO have been shot twice by bootleg
gers near Nesta, Patrick County.
June 25
/, is alleged that Conner. who is
also special policeman in Floyd
county, was dccoycd by two men, al
legged friends of the moonshners. to
place where a still was reported in
operation. Conner was fired upon.
supposedly from ambush. as he APP
proached the place.
1t is not known how badly Conner
is wounded. Prohibition Commits
sloner Peters Is considering whether
TO order an investigation OF the
shooting.
The wounded officer wired 10 Com
missioner Peters: Il was trying TO
arrest two bootlcGgcrs by the name
OF Henry and Abe Casscll. June %.
Received two shots. hoo,leggers max :
ing their escape. wiz write particu-
lars at once"
The shooting is reported 10 have
happened in Il lawlcss section of Fat
rick County. Conner lives ut Willis.
Floyd County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
s|!TATE HIGHWAY HEADS TO
l||H|LAN CONCERT OF ACTION
Hill Seek to Prevent Recurrence Of
Opcn.Top Freight Car
j Embargo.
EoEIlAY FACTS BEToRE l. c. G.
Ehis Appears To he Only Step Open
10 Commissioners, With Whose
Il Work Order Has Seriously Inter-
Is fcrcd.

-
eSuch "a presentation of facts before
EAe Interstate Commerce Commission
Ets,Swill prevent the recurrence OF the
8rner now in force. placing an en-
SiarEo on open TOP freight ears en-
eenent, seems now the only plan of
ion for State highway commits
ESsioners. with whose work the order
ESess seriously interfcred.
E4sQeorgc =. Coleman. Virginia com
bnfssioner, said yesterday IL is prob
Etble that he and his colleagues from
Esther sections of the country will
E3f the month TO argue their case
E,efore the body issuing the embargo
order.
Unanimity of Opinion.
IS Correspondencc with other commits
Enoncrs has brought out the fact that
ahey agree almost unanimously that
Eittle can be done 10 have the present
FsmbarSo lifted. but they agree also
Rshat statement Of fact should be
Epade before the Interstate Commerce
commission. showing the heavy
POSSES TO States IN their road build
Eng programs as :, result of the or,
Elutomaticaily within about three
weeks.
EEssssIn the meantime. road work in Eir-
Etinia, where it had gotten under way
Rshe istory of the State. is ut stand
Still. except for odd jobs. No ma
Beriol can be secured even for main
Eenance work. This means tn:t the
kStato is losing what II has already
Quilt. One hundred and twenty five
with large construction
&orccs and Ncavy overhead expenses,
Ehust shut down.
Delay Work sixty Days.
H:TEis SITUATION, Mr.. Coleman fears.
RR{H not have IL very desirable effect
upon the attitude of contractors TO
|toad building. since they have the
of q similar cmbargo
h3anging over them all the time. Road
EyluildcrS in the United States, he said.
ESaaYe lost, or will lose by the time
k,he embargo is lifted, about sixty
Etnys from their contracts as a re-
synit of the order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
RICHMOND IS LOATHgO
LOSE FATHER HANdIGAN
Leading Men and Women OF City
Pay Tribute to Leader in
Reclamation Work.

Announcement, that Rev. Father
Charles T. liannigan. who has given
eighteen years of his life whole
heartedN To educational and indus
trial work among negroes of Rich
mond and many other tasks of civic
beiterment, has been transferred to
more, has brought scores OF tributes
from leading men and women of the
community he has served.
;, without exception. they have asked
Father HanntSan if there Is not some
way by which he can arrange to re-
main here. Letters OF tribute and
regret AZ his intended early de-
parture have come from people in all
walks of life. and of every creed and
denomination. Many of them are
beautifully worded, expressing very
writer ut tho transfer of Father Han
n!gan to Baltimore.
Activities Arc Diversified.
outside OF his work among the
coloccd population of the city, Father
ianniSan has devoted much of his
time ana energies while in Richmond
TO the reclamation OF Juvenile dclin-
Quents, and to the restoration OF hap
piness in homes where there have
SEEN domestic infelicities. Every lit
lie waif of the streets has found in
him a. ready friend. with human
Sympathy big enough to go any
length in setting him again upon
the road 10 right thinking and right
living.
IL
an indefatigible worker for recrea-
tional facilities for the children OF
Richmond. holding the view that
adequate spacc for wholesome play
ing soon Will remove the need for
n juvenile court Another strong be-
lief is that servants should be given
proper housing comforts. \ home
like home, he thinks, makes for clean
living. thus insuring TO the commun-
ity they serve 100 per cent purity
for the back door as we'll as the
front
Father Iiannigan Expresses deep
and abiding love for Richmond. and
all her peoplc-the place he wouh
choose OF all others 10 live and die
transfer as the soldier does his
orders. and is ready TO take up his
station where the opportunity of ser
vice is widest ana where the call for
workers Is most pressing.
Held In High Esteem.
Among the tributes and good
wishes for success III his new field
arc:
of First presby,erian Ghur i p' and
president OF the Rotary Club:
You 20 with the good viii of all
the people OF Richmond without re-
Father give you His blessing in the
new work"
DIR. Robert G. Bryan:
Il certainly wish you every success
and happiness in your new field. and
trust that you will have tn. oppor-
tunitics to exhibit the civic pride
and carry on the high plane OF social
/ work that YOU have been doing here
in Richmond"
Robert Lecky. Jr.:
May you he permitted TO live many
/ years in your new ncld. and midst
! the demands for your time still be
| able to reserve a bit now and then to
come back 10 Richmond, the home
4 Of Your friends"
George {. and Essic Phillip
/ Ruskcll:
''M:y God bless and keep you is
+ the sincere wish of your friends"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
NEW CENTRAL REGISTRAR
UNABLE TO TAKE OFFICE
Council Finance Committee Failed to
Take Action on SALARY md


Newly appointed Contra! Registrar
William 5. Woodson was unable TO
take over his office yesterday on ac-
count OF failure OF the Council FL
nance Committec TO take action on
the resolution providing salary and
makes the salary OF the office $500
per year. with all fees paid into the
City Treasury.
The plan for a central registrar Ia
a companion ordinance to the Had
don net recurring the City Treasurer
I" mail out bills to all taxpayers.
including those assessed for poli
taxes The two measures toCcth he r
are expected to simplify both regis
tering and qualifying to vote
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
MINISTER CAPTURES STILL
North Carolina Divine Conducts Sue
ccSsful Itni; on Illicit
DlStflIey.

That minister can aid i'm en-
forcing prohibition besides by preach
ing is shown " IL report received at
the office of $. r. Brame. supervising
Federal prohibition agent for the
southern division. setting forth that
Rev. y. III. shepherd. of North Caro-
lima. captured II still in the woods
Mr.. Shepherd, pastor of a church in
ltaltfax County, and recently OF the
Arlington street Church. Rocky
Mount. was out driving when he
saw the still. After succcssfuiiy
raiding tho place he tied the appa-
ratus to the back OF his carriage and
drove to prohibition headuuarters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
SMAPP EXPECTED TO RUN
tnte Senator May Announce His
( Candidacy en- Arrival Here

Estate Senator Mapp. who is OK
pheted In Richmond today, Will. his
krtends believe. make the long-cX-
2Hcted announcement that he intends
Banning for Governor next year.
& Senator Mapn. his friends say, has
refeiyed many letters from all parts
pr the state urging him TO come out
and announce his candidacy.
5$FrieNds of the Senator declare that
he Is seriously considering the e-ep.
awaited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
1noy.' Club fIoror, or,-,ni,.r

EesO1hccrs OF Tho BOYS Club. undor
Ehe auspices Of the Rotary Club Of
Itlchmond: rendered Lincoln T..
grown. who came here -irom Norfolk
Sind forganizcd Che club, "A f:.rawcll
Deception last night \ 'nair Of en- :
lgraved cuff buttons was presented
o.Mr, Brown. who left yesterday for
Ssais. home in Moscow. IA.
ssfsrhe boys Club viii open its sum
smer camp at the Richmond Yach:
Essluh. II was announced nv Iioyct \.
eaS3st. now III charge of the club as
syecretary. Yesterday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

Richmond Advertisers Club,
aIurphy's Hotel, 12;55.
Richmond Auxiliary, Chiidrcn's
Home Society Of SirStnin. at Chill
drcn's Home, Fourqurcan's Lane,
Highland Park, ).
Observation-Disclosures w. Wilson,
mt boulevard Field, .I;3O.
Lyric-vaudevilIc and motion
pictures, 3, s;I5 aud Oi3u.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
For Boys

A splendid assortment Of BOYS
One and Two-Picce Summer Paia-
mas at $1.75 and $2.15.
Boys Full Cut Night Shirts, in
plain white and fancy trimmings,
at $l.00 to SIPS.
Boys Shirts at S1.75 and s2.15-
an unusual assortment in fine mad
ras quality-priced very special for
the quality Of these Shirts.
Boys Blouses at SI.50-Sport
Blouses with low roll collars and
half sleeves and good quality white
madras, in regular style.
Boys Bathing Suits sizes for
boys from 4 years to Is, in all-wool
and wool mixtures, at from $500
to $500.
Floor One, East.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
VIII Round Tn nclinouent,.

An actlVc campa!gn IN The rOund-
Ing up of all delinquent taxpayers on
dogs VIII bc waged At once, IL was
announced yesterday by the Depart
ment of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Game wardcns have been instructed
y fine OF not less than So or more
than 500 and costs is the punish
ment for failure 10 pay these taxes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
Thrcc Counts Against ru,,cr

Three counts will be preferred
against William Turner. whose trial
VIII probably he in Richmond,
charged with murder. highway rob
berry and attempted criminal assault
Jurors are being summoned for the
Federal grand jury. which meets i'm
Alexandria July s. Turner is charged
with the murder of II. Morgan Moore
foreman OF the governments torpedo
plant at Alexandria
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
Ad Club Meets Today

". Y. Eennctt. OF The Eu,terick
Publishing Company, of New York
Will speak at the meeting OF the
Richmond Nd Club this afternoon at
l2;55 o'clock in Murphy's Hotel on
What Goes on Behind the Adver-
tiScmcnt" Others on the program
are Il. #. Mcecham. \ M Ruben
stcis and Robert Savillc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
Hold Free Throat Examinations.

No fee will be charged for the cx-
animation for enlarged tonsils and
adenoids .by physicians in Hcnrico
County Tuesday at the Highland
Springs School beginning at o'clock
Under the supervision of Mrs. S. T.,
pcrvisor OF Hcnrico County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
nnnk Examiner to Attend Convention.

Hnnk Examiner to Attend Convention.
Chief Examiner of Banks for Sir-
ginia f.. Briggs Richardson has lef.
for SEATTLE. Wash. to attend the
annual meeting OF the National Asso-
citation of Supervisors of state Banks,
TO be held there July 6 To ?. One
day Will be spent on Mount Rainier,
where the annual banquet will be
held. Mr.. Richardson expects TO re-
turn July l6.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02

An all day basket picnic viii be held
by Chcstcrhcld' County citizens Monday in
celebration OF the Fourth Of July. Elk
hardt schoo.hou.c vii! uc this gathering
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02
CITY NEWS lNSBRiEF

Mrs. ID. y. Mirlio. who was operated
IN Two weeks ago for appendicitis ut ST.
Hospital. has returned to her
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-02

After being At ST. Elizabeh's Hospital
Tor seveial days. Key. W. n. Burkhardt
has returned his home on Park Ave-
nu.. Hr expects to MI his pulpit at Grace
Episcopal Church Sunday.