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The Little River news., 1920-12-22
INDEX BRIDGE WILL BE
 OPENED JANUARY FIRST
Following Inspection of Bridge, the Commissioners Set Date for the
 Opening to the Public.

Jon T. Jones, one of the commits s1oners of the Red River Bridge dis trict attended meeting of the com- missioners of the two counties at In- dex Friday. He reported that the bridge was now completed and is ready to be opened to the public as soon as the lift span has been tried out and approved by government engineer. It is thought that this will be done before the first of the year. He also stated that the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce was planning a joint cele- bration and formal opening.
 Te following is a report from the Texarkanian:
 '"The bridge over Red River at Index is completed, and will be opened for traffic by January l, according to mem. bers of the board of commissioners who have had charge of the building of the structure.
 "Mr. Ash, of the firm of Harrington Howard and Ash, of Kansas City, who have been the engineers for the Red River bridge, was in Texarkana last Tuesday, and made an inspection oi the bridge with MT. Board, superinten. dent of the construction work.
 "The members of the board of com. missioners state that MT. Ash inform. ed them that he had made an inspect ion of the bridge, prior to the accep- tance by the board of commissioners and found that everything was com. plete.
 "The attention of the contractors will be devoted this week to the testing o1 the lift span. This was tried out while MT. Ash was here and found te be in good working condition.
 U. N. Wood, former ferryman al Index who was succeeded by the pres. ent ferryman, has been employed by the board of commissioners to take charge of the bridge. His duty vii be to collect the tolls, guard the bridge, and keep the drift cleared away. Florence Chauncey, an Ash. down man, has been employed to fir the night shift.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
NEGRO SHOT BY WIFE
Jealousy Said to Have Caused Shoot.
 ing at Texarkana.

Texarkana, Dec. 18.-Lewis Smith, negro. was shot and perhaps fatally wounded here by. his wife, Francis Smith yesterday. Smith was taken to a hospital, where it was said his re- covery is doubtful. The woman was placed in the county jail. Jealousy is said to have caused the shooting.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
IS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
Miller County Youth Shoots Self While
 Hunting Ducks on River.

Texarkana, Dec. 19.-Tom Mays, IF year old son of farmer near Eylau, six miles south of here, died in a local hospital this afternoon, the result of the accidental discharge of his gun while hunting ducks in Sulphur river this morning.
 He and his older brother were in a boat together. While lifting his gun from the bottom of the boat where it was placed while he was rowing, the hammer caught. The full load of shot hit the abdomen, making a ghast- ly wound.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
LEGISLATOR HELD
Representative Ewell of Saline and
 His Son are Arrested.

Benton, Dec. 18.-Charles. D. Ewell, representative of Saline county in the Arkansas House of Representa- tives, and his son, Raymond Ewell, were arrested here last night charged with transporting liquor. They spent last night in the county jail and were arraigned before Justice G. R. Honey cutt this morning. Each was released on bonds of $2o0. They will be tried December S1.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
TRUCK GROWERS MEET
Hope Truck Growers Meet and Buy
 Seed for Spring Planting.

Hope, Dec. 18.-A meeting of the Hampstead county truck growers was held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms this afternoon to make final ar engagements for ordering seed, paper and crates for handling the various crops. Pledge cards were passed out to ascertain the number of acres that would be planted to radishes, peas, beans, tomatoes, cantaloupes and wat trmelons. D. c. Welty, agricultural for the Missouri Pacific railway, addressed the meeting. He urged the farmers adopt slogan of Grow Living at Home," for 1921. He called attention to the good results at- tained in dairying, hog raising and truck growing.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
GOOD FELLOWS TO PLAY
 CHILL DREN'S SANTA CLAUS
With List of More Than Thirty Child ren There Were Found Surplus
 of Good Fellows,

OI UOOQ FelIOWSs
 According to a report from the Good fellows soliciting committee Monday morning the Goodfellows in Ashdown were not hard to find. With list of more than thirty children, which had been turned in by committee of lad les, who made careful canvas of tlle town and outlying sections last week, when H. G. Sanderson and A. P.fSteel went out Monday morning to find the good fellows to play Santa Claus: to these children they report that before half the business section had been covered all the children had been taken up and goodly sum of money was subscribed as we'll. Further down town there were loads more of good fellows, and all that was lacking was more children. It is believed that no one will fail to do his part on Christ mas eve and that all these children will be made to share in the enjoyment of the occasion.
 To those who have not been able to see all phases of life in Ashdown re- port of an Investigating committee dwhich was read Sunday at meeting of delegates from all the churches, would have been a revelation. How many of us knew that there were fam flies of children in this town. who on the coldest days could not afford the comfort of shoes and who could De found playing on the frozen ground In bare feet. How many of us knew that many were living without the bare necessities of life with maybe strick- en and helpless father or widowed mother? Such is the case, however. We didn't know that more than thirty children in this town, whose names and ages can be given, are not In school because those upon whom they are dependent are rot able to buy them clothes or books. We as pub lie, know more about the suffering in
 
 far off lands and may be shocked to know that 1t exists at our very door steps, stories of sickness, poverty and actual suffering. Anyone wishing to see the list and hear the little stories of tragedy connected with each can no doubt get all the facts from the com mittees, and we believe that D. H. Tompkins has on file all the data con- nected with each,
 While the object of this work was begun for the purpose of spreading Christmas cheer the reports show that there is room for far more than that. and the News woul suggest to any one who has not been enlisted, who feels that he would like to do something in addition that he can find cases deserv- ing the most that he could do.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Sixteen Year Old Lad Shot While Out
 In the Woods.

Texarkana, Dec. 19.-Granville Sharp, 16 year old lad, son of w. A. Sharp at Nathan, Howard county Arr kansas, was brought here Friday night and placed in hospital for treatment for gunshot wounds. It was said that he and his brother, Charles, were hunting squirrels Thu rsday, and that Granville was shot b y the accidental discharge of his broth CTS gun. The wound is in the hip, but is not considered dangerous.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
Rena Mae Flemmings.

Dear Santa Claus:
 I am real anxious for you to come. can play with my sis, and ball to throw high in the air. Some fire-s works, and those goodies you always bring, Oh Boy.
 James Robert Pierce.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
Dear Santa Claus:

This is just to let you know that I will be perfectly happy with just what you have planned for me. will have a little tree in the living room that you may leave my things on it. Also baby Virginia and James Robert, we would like to see you. If you don't mind it, and have time to visit with us.
 Your little friend,
 Maryetna Pierce.
The Little River news., 1920-12-22
Cotton Valley, La

Dear Santa Claus:
 am little girl ten years old. l only want few things but hope you can remember eaery little girl and boy, so they will be happy. hope this don't find the waste basket. Send all my little frinds that read this, From little
 Trace Pryor.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
COX IN DEFEAT
STILL SMILING
Defeated Candidate Calm
And Confident Despite
Early Returns.

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 2.-Although
early returns were against him,
Gov. James NJ. Cox's smile of con
idence was stnI apparent late this
evening. He declined to make any
statement on the early returns.
The Goyernor said that he ex-
pected to be at the wires most of
the time until the result is finally
determined.
After voting this morning Cox
spent the day at his home, Trails
End, instead of going to his farm
near Jacksonburg. as he had
planned
Dayton was excited tonight. De-
spite the cold. hundreds gathered
around newspaper Offices to receive
returns.
Upon his arrival at his office a
flood of moving picture lights was
directed at him while cameras
Smiling, he shook hands with all
around him. Mrs. Cox accompanied
him. As soon as he arrived he
talked over long distance phone
with George White in New York.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
WOMEN co STRONG
FOR GO. P. CANDIDATES

The general inference drawn from the incomplete that
the Of the nation had voted overwhelmingly Republican,
standard bearers while had failed in many instance, to bo
the Wilson vote Of 1872
Unofficial reports seened show that the Democrats have failed
to make nroad into territory normally Republican the Wilson
ovetu while the Republicans have developed astonishing dsre.
strength among the new wonea voters Political observers based
deductions upon the huge plurality obtained BY Senator Harding
scattered districts where Cox appeared little strength
while Senator Harding added the Hughes strength as tie entire En-
onmen Of voters created BY the Nineteenth ane.dne.t
eoneededg Republican territory like Kansas Massachusetts,
The indications were that Senator Harding would have
plurality.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
OHIO RETURNS
T0G.O.P:;FOLD
Native State Gives Harding
100000 Majority, Early
Reports Indicate.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov e Ohio
having stepped out of the Repub-
lican ranks in 1915 to elect Mr. will
son, is giving Harding a regular
Mckinley plurality according to the
early returns. The plurality for
Senator Harding is claimed by Re
publican leaders to run in excess
of 25O,OOO.
Cleveland went strongly for Will
son four years ago. Tonight's re-
ports say thav 539 precincts in that
district give Harding 97,36S to 56,-
507 for Cox. Columbus gives 647
Ohio precincts: Harding S2,965, Cox
f9,764.
In the face of such returns, the
Cleveland Press, a Scripps-McRae
paper which ardently supported Cox,
at $50 p. m. conceded Ohio to Hard
ing by at least 100000.
A few minutes later State Chair
man Clark wired Senator Harding
that his home State had given the
Marion candidate a plurality of 3OO,-
900. Harding's own precinct seems
to have been actuated by local pa
triotism, the vote being Harding
1913, Cox 76.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
STATE
RETURNSG.O.P.
-
Harding and Watson Lead
In Indiana, Returns
Indicate.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Nov. 2.-On
the face OF scattered returns from
go precincts in Indiana, coming
chiefly from two cities. and incIud-
ing As Indianapolis precincts. Hard
ing has a lead in the Hoosier State
The first eco precincts give Harding
35.ll4. Cox 2s,72I.
For governor: McCrsy CE) 34,-
222, Nc, Ulloch Cd 1881
For United States Senator: Wat
son (R) 34,O5O. Taggart (DD 2S,SlI.
There are 1886 precincts in the
State and, should Harding maintain
his present lead. he would carry
the State by a plurality OF approx
mately $4,000 votes. Former Sens-
tor Thomas Taggsrt is running
good race. The early returns show
that he is running slightly ahead
OF Cox. while Senator Watson is
trailing his ticket However. on
the face Of the early returns, and
provided they should prove as a bs-
rometer. Watson will be reelected
TO the United States Senate by
plurality Of at least $4,000 votes.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
Carnival Spirit
Reigns in Great
Election Crowd

A great part of the throngs
grouped before bulletin screens of
The Herald and other newspapers
remained strictly neutral early in
the evening. When Harding Cool
idge pluralities commenced to attain
landslide proportions. however, they
cut loose" with the professional
rOOters and the chorused shouts.
yells of We Want Warren" and
thrOaty tones of COW bells resound-
ed at shorter and shorter intervals
When Cox still was putting up a
battle in the West, a big sightsee-
ing car. laden with the manly and
the fair. rounded north into Thir-
teenth street from + street, the oc-
cupants bowling Yes, Jimmy" Half
way up the hill, however. the bus
was forced to turn around, while
snkind Harding adherents on the
pavement taunted: Cox can't make
the grade"
Capt. Rayners Motor Corps
squads. stationed at police head
quarters and the precinct stations.
learned why cops play cribbage
There was little call for their serv-
ices, on account of the good order
prevailing, and they had much time
to kill, twiddling thumbs and
swapping yarns. Their work in
helping align the early thronrs
Gomez to get returns was n treat
aid to the mounted and foot police.
The Wagon" was called out sew
eral times from the First precinct
and everywhere it went was ac-
corded, temporarily, deal more in
terest than the bulletin boards.
Load 'em up was the cry when
over the automobile patrol stonnad
for a fare" The free rides" 1yera
few and far between at that
Three public turnouts in one
week, the double barreled HaI1ou
cen celebration and the aIectio,
gathering have left the streets and
pavements Uttered to an extent that
will afford the street cleaning a.
partment a fine days job.
Everybody was on vacation but
the local politicians and the news
The latter are used to
working while others are playing,
and among the former the Repub-
llcans labored at their headuuar-
ters with a grin and the Democrats
with the spirit of never say-die.
Women have the vote, all right
but lot of them. locally at least,
haven't yet learned the difference
between plurality and a majority,
Many were heard to express per
plexity in front of the bulletin
boards at the frequent appearance
of the first word and the small
use of the second. 4
One gentleman in front of The
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The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
SCREEN
FLASHES NEWS
Thousands Of Cheering On
lockers Stand in Rain to
Get First Returns.

The Washington Herald's screen
presentation. which might be dubbed
either The Triumph Of Harding" or
The Downfall of Democracy" last
night and we'll into the small hours
played to all Washington in front
of D. J. Kaufman's store on n street
between Tenth and Eleventh streets
northwest. And the encores were
endless
Through its advertising pages The
Herald for three successive days is
sued invitations to every Capital
resident-or Maryland and Virginia
suburbanite-to come. see and cheer
To the operating force on Kauf-
mans second floor where hot dis
patches were transformed into
screen slides and a big movie pro-
jector threw out merry comedies
across the raindrops. It seemed sure
that all the invitations had been
accepted.
Rain Fails TO stop Crowds.
Your average Washingtonisn is as
Injured to rain as to Congressional
speechmaking. He regards each a.
a harmless and necessary phenom-
enon. So neither the rolling clouds
from the Southwest before night
fall or the intermittent weeping OF
the heavens thereafter had an ap-
preciative effect in holding down
the surge Of the throngs that
formed The Herald's enthusiastic
audience.
The SYSTEM OF flashing news bull
letins was formulated in advance
and operated like clock work. The
telegraphiC report coming into The
Herald Office, at 427 Eleventh street.
on several groups of wires was con-
densed to bulletin form and teIe-
phoned to the Kaufman establish
ment, where two men took down the
news. Four typists were busy
tipping the slides. which were then
fitted into a stereopticon playing on
enc of the two screens outside.
During the pauses of transmission.
appropriate cartoons, wet from the
pen of The Herald staff of artists.
and pictures of Harding. Cox. Cool
idge, two Roosevelts. Franklin d.
and the Colonel who has passed on.
kept the sheet filled.
Special Films Run.
The Call of the Air" the film for
which reels were run from the great
army airship, the I'd L. S. No. l.
during its flight over Virginia and
Washington two weeks ago. was one
of the hits of the evening. This
showing was secured through lie
Bureau of Commercial Economic,
by courtesy of Maj. Gen. Charles T.
Menoher, chief of the United States
Army Air Service. Besides striking
views of the Capital from the air,
the film depicted a comfortable
aerial tour where officers and men
were seen seated in the spacious
cabin of the boat" enjoying a hot
dinner, cooked before the eyes Of the
audience.
Red Cross motion pictures re-
leased by the Potomac division Of
the great relief. Organization also
were a feature Of The Herald's
program Mrs Brown VS.. the High
Cost of Living" a Nsietetic film. and
Your Brothers Keeper" depicting
the peace-time activities Of the Red
Cross. We're the two selections fur
nished.
A bit late, but imbued with pep,
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The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
COX STANDS IN LINE
20 MINUTES TO VOTE

DAYTON, Nov. Gov. and Mrs.
James Nj. Cox stood in line twenty
minutes in little polling place here
in order to cast their votes this
morning.
The doorway to the store in which
the Democratic candidate voted was
jammed with two lines of men and
women when he arrived.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
TEXAS RANCHER SHOT
IN FIGHT OVER POLLS

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 2.-Following
an alleged scuffle over possession of
ballot box at Positoes, Bexar
County, 207 miles from here early
today before the polls were opened
l.. S. Campbell was shot and killed.
A. T. SaunerS 72, an old trail
driver, said to be presiding Judge at
the voting place. was arrested in
connection with the killing and
brought to San Antonio this aft
ernoon. Both men were ranchers.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
FAR WEST RETURNS
FAVOR HARDING

Los ANGELES, Cal, Nov. q
First precinct reporting gives Hard
ing 50, Cox 81. In San Diego the
twenty fourth precinct complete
gives Harding 1856. Cox g.
CHEYENNE. Wyo., Nov. First
wyoming precinct counted gives
Harding 81, Cox ). The first pre-
cincts of Wyoming out of a total of
625 give Haring 81, Cox 4.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
SURE OF KANSAS
BY GOOD MAJORITY

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 2.-Incom-
plete returns from the larger cities
of Kansas this afternoon indicated
that Harding probably would carry
the State by substantial majority,
and that Gov. Allen probably will be
reelected unless the votes in the
rural districts. where Republicans
expected substantial majorities,
failed them.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
JUNGLE JOE" CANNON
RETURNED BY VOTERS

DANVILLE, Ill, Nov. 2.-Repre-
sentative Joseph G. Cannon has been
returned to Congress from the
Eighteenth Illinois District, accord
ing to returns tonight. -
1t Will be his twenty third term
in Congress.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
Democratic Ticket IN All but Southern
States Swamped by Popular Repudi-
alton of Presidents Policies and
League of Nations, Only Kentucky
Remaining Doubtful o. P. Ma
jority in Senate to Be From Six
to Eight. ~
NEW Y0RK.-Cbanmaa George White, Of the Demoe,he
National Committee has conceded Harding, election

NEW YORK. Nov. The most supesdou, political victory m
history was today BY the Republican nations. ticket ~hs
Senator Warren e. Harding into the Presidency popular
plurality far beyond the high marx established by Teodor. Roosevelt
IN his memorable 1904 triumph Alton B. Parker
incomplete returns but absolutely eosvpeins th. Gov,
James M Cox has suffered defeat crushing most
nsus Republican prophet had preeed Aside from
OF the Solid South with ia electoral possibly Kepucky and
Maryland the Democratic ticket appeared buried under a.
overwhelming landslide that erased the doubtful psea
lexicon and restored the G. o. p dozen State, that had
swung to Wilson in the 1916 overturn
Wilson Reputation Emphatic
The
phatc reputation OF the Wilson league OF
OF the Admnison policies but likewise
his demand or Republican Congress his
In the Senate the Republicans will
cations tonight majority from toeght the House OF
Representatives. a lead OF nearly 7o
By there enough to make Senator
Hadngs election certainty regardless wsy the remainder
OF the country
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
WILSON HEARS
LATE RETURNS
IN GOOD SPIRIT
Retires at 9 O'clock, After
Which Bulletins Are Read
Him by Wife.
HE MAKES NO COMMENT
DIR. Cary Grayson Reports
Presidents Condition as
Bright and Cheerful.

President Wilson received the
election returns -in his study until
9 o'clock. when he went to bed. At
that time he was bright and cheer
full, according to Admiral Grayson,
his physician, who remained at the
White House throughout the even
ing.
After 9 o'clock bulletins were
sent to the Presidents bedroom,
where they were read to him by
Mrs. Wilson.
At 9:45 o'clock Secretary Tumulty
said he did not think any state
ment would be made public at the
White House last night.
Cabinet With Wilson.
Early returns. which indicated a
Harding sweep at 2-to-1 through
Kansas and a 4-to-1 victory in Mas
sachusetts, did not disturb the
white House, where members OF
the Cabinet gathered about Presi-
dent Wilson, in the afternoon. This
was confirmed Republican territory
it was stated. Furthermore, it was
recalled by officials that while early
returns in 1916 likewise indicate ed
Republican victory. the next morn
ing had a different tale to tell.
Cabinet members. who reached the
White House at 4;3O for the regular
Cabinet meeting, found the Presi.
dent in most cheerful mood
Throughout the session, which was
devoted chiefly to routine matters
the same wait until morning
Democratic optimism was man.
| tanned.
No Comment On Reports.
Even before any of the Cabinet
officers arrived two or three reports
from Kansas and Massachusetts had
been delivered by news agencies.
1 These. it was stated at the Execu-
tive Offices. were received in the
White House without comment.
Secretary Baker was the first
member of the Cabinet to see the
President He was fresh from a
game of tennis and said he had not
heard anything at all about the
| election returns.
When Baker came out any re-
suits of the solemn referendum" he
might have heard did not appear TO
bother him. Nothing definite has
| been reported" he said. and added
casually. the President is in as
good physical condition as usual"
Davis Tells Of Confidence.
The President was still confident
that the cause has not suffered at
the hands of the voters in today's
election" said Norman H. Davis,
! Undersecretary of State. as he
walked through the downpouring
rain from the White House grounds
at Sis o'clock. He had represented
Secretary of State Colby at the ses-
sion.
The President was in the best of
spirits" was the only comment Sec
rotary Tumulty was willing to
make.
While the President made prepa-
rations to receive the night returns
! Mrs. Wilson entertained party
at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
concert. Her guests were Baroness
Romano, wife of the Italian Am
bassadOr. who is shortly to leave
Washington; Mrs. White, wife of
Chief Justice White, of the Supreme
Court; Mrs. Henry Dimock and
Mrs. Wilson's sisters-in-law, Mrs.
Calf and Mrs. Rolfe Boiling.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
LEAGUE Is DOOMED.
DECLARES BORAH

This means the death Of the
league Of nations" said Senator
Borah, one Of the Senate irreconcil-
ables. in commenting on the election
returns.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
COX CARRIES HOME
COUNTY BY 5000

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 2.-Return,
indicate that Gov. Cox carried his
home county, Montgomery, by 3.eoo.
In 1915 he carried IL for governor
by $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-03
PRESIDENTS HOME
DISTRICT FOR HARDING

PRINCETON, n. J., Nov. a-Prea.
dent wilson's home district IN
princeton went for Harding and
Coolidge by about 70 /, according
to Incomplete returns tonight.