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The Little River news., 1921-09-07
EDUCATIONAL TAX IS
 S2.6I PER CAPITA
That Was States Payment This Year, According to Statistics; Decrease
 In School Enumeration,

Little Rock, Sept. 4.-The states per capita payment for education in 1921, according to figures obtained yesterday in the officGs of the state treasurer and the superintendent of public instruction is only little more than $6,6-approximately $2,615.
 This represents the percapita ap- portionment which will be made to- morrow by the State Board of Ap- portionment, when the common school fund will be prorated to the coun- ties In the pro rata the county school enumerations, which includes all the children of school age, in the county tion. The common school fund is that portion of the state tax which is levied for school purposes and does not in- clude district taxes. Although the state tax will yield only $2.61 for each child, this amount will be- increased several times by county and district funds, After counties have received their shares of the state common school fund, the county treasurer will make further apportionment, adding the various county funds, penalties, etc., to the amount received from the state, and distributing the aggregate to the school districts on the basis of school population. The amount of district tax which is voted upon at each election is held by the county treasurer to the credit of each district, and will be made available to the dis tricts without apportionment.
 School Enumeration Decreases.
 The common school fund this year is $1,765 5,3S0.42. The 1921 school enumeration of the state is 675,O01, a decrease of 1,OOS since 1920 when the enumeration was 676,O90. J. L. Bond superintendent of public instruction, accounted for the decrease by saying that the school census had been taken much more careful this year, and that padding" such as had been found in some districts in the: past, haG ben eliminated largely. Practi- cally all the counties in which the larger town are located show heavy decreases.
 The enumeration for Little River county in 1921 was 6,495, and 6,593 in 1920.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
PLAN POULTRY EXHIBIT
Annual State Show Will Be Held at Magnolia.

Magnolia, Sept. 2.-Officers of the Arkansas Poultry Association met here last night and voted to have the state exhibit at Magnolia this fall, November 22 to 25. This is the third season in succession that the Associa- tion has met here, MT. Wheeler, poultryman at the Aggie school here, and M. e. Graham, county demon- stration agent, met with the officers and will lend their help. It was ar ranged that the boys and girls clubs of the county be givdn space for ex- hibits at this fair in which they will compete with one another. Charles C.. Colquit is president of the poul- try association of the state and Claude l.. Smith is secretary. Both are local men.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
Former AshdOWn
 Boy is Held Up

Shreveport, La, Sept. 2-An un- masked white man quietly walked up to the cashiers window at the Elk change National bank here shortly after the opening hour this morning placed an unsigned check for $1,O00 in front of the employe, Guy Kolb, at the window, and pointing revolver at him, demanded that it be cashed. The bank employees obeyed. The rob Der was captured in restaurant ad- jcining the bank, which he entered and placed an order for breakfast for the purpose, the authorities believe to trying to lose his identity so as to make his escape with thie money, He gave his name as V. B. Pimenta, aged 20, and his home as Boston, claiming to be a native of Portugal.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
OFFICERS "HEAR" STILL
Arrest Two Men Making Plant
 Through Novel Method,

Hot Springs, Sept. 3.-Prohlbltlon enforcement officers are credlteo with being able to "smell still mile off, and to that gift must be added ability to hear. The latter as set was demonstrated to satisfaction of Deputy Sheriffs Van Sickle, God win and Floyd today, when, after To- eating a still six miles east of this city, on the Mccoy picnic grounds, they heard some one driving nails in a nearby barn and investigated. 1n- side the barn they discovered John Smith and Bucey Mccoy, the latter negro.
 "What is that you are making?" a deputy asked.
 "It's pot for still," Mccoy is alleged to have answered.
 "You know it to be that?' ques- toned the officer,
 "Yes, that's what it is," was the negroes answer.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
634,22l Persons at
 Work in State

Little Rock, Sept. G. (SpeciaD -- According to report received from the Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce, by Commissioner "A. Will son, of the State Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there were 634,221 persons 10 years of age and over in Arkansas engaged in gainful occupation in 1920, constituting 362 pes cent of the total population of the state and 48.7 per cent of the population 10 years of age and over.
 In 1910, the 672,403 gainful work CTS were 42.7 per cent of the popula- tion 10 years of age and ovef,
 Of the gainful workers of Arkansas in 1920, 51S,1O7, or S1.7 per cent, were males and 116.114, or 18.3 per cent were females. The male gainful work CTS constituted TIC per cent of all males 10 years of age and over in 1920, as against S6.8 per cent in 1910, while the female gainful workers constituted 18.3 per cent of all females 10 years of age and over in 1920, as against 29.7 per cent in 1910,
 Of the gainful workers of Arkansas in 9120, 408,137, or GA per cent were engaged in agriculture forestry and animal husbandry; 5555 or g per cent in extraction of minerals; 76,404, or 12 per cent, in manufacturing and mech aical industries; 2S,75S, or 4.5 per cent. in transportation; 3S,505, or 61 anical industries; 2S,75S, or 45 per cdnt, in public service; 20,456, or 3.2 per cent, in professional service; 346, 785, or 5.5 per cent, in domestic and personal service, and 1855, or 2.1 per cent, in clerical occupations,
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
MURDER CASE UP SOON
Trial of Alleged Slayers of Texas
 Girl Set for This Week.

Texarkana, Sept. 1.-District Court of Class county (TeX,) will be con- vened at Linden Monday with a heavy criminal docket. Interest centers about the case against c. s. Rogers and E. G. Crowley, charged with kill ing Miss Callie Howell on July 4, at Bowie Hill in that county. while she was enroute home from church in a buggy with a young man. The, killing is said to have been the result of a feud of several years standing between the Howell and Rogers families.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
NUMBER 7&
HALE TEST GROWING
 MORE PROMISING
There Has Been Some Delay, But Operators Believe Test Wfh Be
 Completed This Week.

Indications that Hale No. test we'll is going to deliver the goods has grown more promising. The drillers and managers are more optimistic than they have ever been. While roaming out the hole Saturday morn ing the well began to make stronger gas heads than it had ever made and in a way that was unmistakable, It is believed by the drillers that a gass-- CT is assured The oil showings have not been so promising and it may be possible that at this depth the oil will not be in paying quantities. But at the same time every indication at this time points to bringing in a gas we'll with good pressure. In that event the well will be brought in as it stands and another and a deeper test started.
 The material ordered out last week arrived, but the packer was the wrong size. A member of the company went to Shreveport Monday night and will get just what they need and expects to return with it Tuesday at noon. The liner has arrived and is what is need ed. The liner and packer will likely be set Tuesday afternoon and if all goes well bailing will start Wednes- day.
 Last week the six inch casing was set on the rock, but the packer failed to hold and the casing had to be pull- ed. Driller Dock O'Neal discovered also that the gas was coming from higher level instead of below the rock, as had been believed. The six inch sitting on the rock probably had the gas cut off They have decided to put in a liner, 20 foot perforated pipe, with the packer above. This will test the lower 20 feet of the well. MT. O'Neal feels sure he has gas we'll if he can positively locate where it is coming in and bring it in suc- cessfuly. Every precaution will be taken.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
SERIOUS CHARGE MADE
Father and Daughter Are Accused of Killing Infant.

Men, Sept. lone of the most atrocious crimes reported in Mena re- suited in an examination today before Justice s, H. Smith and the binding over to the grand jury of c. w. Thur man and his 17-year old daughter, Myrtle Thurman. The girl is charged with the murder of her newborn babe and the father in addition to being ac- cused of helping conceal this crime, is changed with parenthood of 'he baby Both deny the charges and the chief evidence against them is the tes- timony Of Thurman's 14-year-old son and his married daughter, Mrs. Lillie Denovichl All live near the Oklahoma line, west(of Hatton.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
COMMISSION TO MEET
Industrial Welfare Commission Will
 Meet at State Capitol.

Little Rock, Sept 6.-(Special.) - The Industrial Welfare Commission will meet at the State Capitol, Tuesday September 13, at which time it is ex- 'pected that a decision will be reached on the request of the hotel men to amend tha present ruling regulating employment of women in hotels and restaurants, to permit women to work seven days a week. The present rul- ing limits the number of days to six, requiring hotel and restaurant pro prietors to give women employees one day off each week.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
PATHFINDER CREW AT HOPE
EnROute From San Diego to Washing
 ingtOn, Stopped in Hope.

Hope, Sept. 2.-The Bankhead High way ra;hfinding crew, composed of T, A. Dunn, Mrs. T. A. Dunn and Will A. Dunn. enrcute from San Diego, Cal, to Washington, D. o., stopped over i'll HoEe for q half hour this morning, enroutc to Little Rock, where they oz.- rect to spent the night, The pathfird CTS gre four weeks out of San Diego, pect to spend the night The trip in an- other six weeks, They are travelling slowly in order to gather data and ad- vertising matter for an official folder may to be issued upon their return The return trip will be made over the same route but they expect to com plete that trip in two weeks.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
INJURED IN EXPLOSION
Road Worker Painfully Hurt When
 Dynamite Blow Out Stump,

Hope, Sept. 2.-Albert Evans, who is employed on the Hope-Washington road, was seriously injured just be- fore room today while engaged in blasting stumps along the right of way. He had placed a charge under stump and retired to distance of about 100 yards to await the explo- sion. He was struck by flying frag- lnents and was knocked unconscious. He was found badly bruised about the face and left shoulder. One dye was closed. He was hurried to Wash ington, where first aid was given. The attending physician was of the opinion that his injuries, while very painul are not serious, The sight in his eyes was not destroyed.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
PASSING INTO HISTORY
Camp Pike is Rapidly Passing Into
 History; Moving Away.

Little Rock, Sept 5.-(SpeciaD - Camp Pike is rapidly passing into history as militry cantonment. To- day, there are 790 soldiers being de- mobilized and sent to their homes all over the country, many to New England states. One carload is being started to Camp Lewis. This will leave about 1900 in the camp where at one time there ware nearly 100000, More than half of the remaining num- Der will later be sent to Camp Lewis and only about 700 left to guard the property.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
NEW MAN IN BANKING DEPT.
New Commissioner Appoints His Sue.
 cessOr, w. T. Maxwell,

Little Rock, Sept 5.-Charles F, MKcee of Marianna, appointed by Gov ernor McRae some time ago as state bank commissioner to succeed w. T. Maxwell at the expiration of the lat ter's term September 1, took office yes- terday, retaining MT. Maxwell as as- sistant commissioner in charge of the blue sky department,
 : The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice E. A. McCulloch of the Arkansas Supreme Court. Only minor changes were made in the de- partment by Mir. Mckee, the principal officers being retained in their pres ent positions.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
VOLUME XIII.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN.
 ED MONDAY MORNING
Opening Program Largely Attended by Patrons-Opening Enrolment
 Largest on Record.

The Ashdown Public School opened Monday morning with the largest at tendance on record A large number of patrons were present at the open ing exercises and the auditorium was crowded There was not seating ca pacity sufficient for the pupils and many had to stand. The program was sopeqef by the school song by the pupiE Rev. c. s. Wales led the prayer. The next number was piano number by Miss Willie Bishop. John J. IbuLaney representing the school board delivered most interesting ad- d.fess, Geo. M. Johnston spoke in be- Half of the patrons. Mrs. P. H. Phil lips, representing the Ashdown Inn provement Club spoke on what the women wanted to do for the school She made splendid address. Rev. z. D, Lindsay, representing the chur- ches, made good talk. Supt. Pitt man, Principal Wilkerson and Miss Una Wilson each made short talks 1n which they made special announce ments. All the teachers were called to the stage and were introduced to the audience. The teachers are:
 w. N. Pittman, superintendent.
 H. o. Wilkerson, principal, coach and teacher of science.
 Miss Eleanor Gillian, English.
 Miss Una Wilson, Latin and History.
 Miss Margaret, Moore, eighth and ninth.
 Miss Artie Rhodes, seventh.
 Miss Nola Ellis, sixth.
 Miss Allene Bailey, fifth.
 Miss Muriel: Hamilton, fourth.
 Miss Gertrude Curran, third,
 Miss Hattie Curran, second.
 Miss Inez Burlington, first.
 Miss Mona Russell, music.
 Mrs. o. H. Wilkerson, expression.
 After the opening program the pu- nils were enrolled and classified and then dismissed for the day.
 The enrolment this year is 426 as compared with 369 last year
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
OIL NEWS TROUBLES
 IN MEXICO ARE OVER
To Resume Operations at Once, With Old Problems Settled.-Basfs
 of Settlement.

Mexico City, Sept 4.-Immediate A. resumption of oil operations in the Tampico region by American petro- 1eum companies and the payment of postponed taxes, with the lifting of the government embargo upon the companies funds and oil in storage will result from the agreement reached by government officials and the heads of five American oil com cerns, There will be an immediate movement of oil from Mexico, and after minor details have been ad- justed a settlement will be reached of all the great petroleum problems which have vexed the Mexican gov ernment and American development companies for years
 The agreement reached in the con- ferences which ended late last night has the complete sanction of Presi- dent Obregon, who, described it as a happy and satisfactory solution of all concerned" The American oil men who participated said they were contented.
 Basis of Settlement.
 conferences between the Mexi- can government and five great Amer ican oil companies looking toward an adjustment of problems growing out of recent decreases regarding the export of oil from Mexico have been terminated" said formal statement given out early today by Adolfo de la Huerta, secretary of the Treasury. |"The result of these conferences has been satisfactory without damaging the interests of the Mexican nation nor the international policy of Mex ico, and a decision favorable to both parties has been reached.
 "It has been agreed that in new regulations for taxation of oil it will be arranged that payments may be made up to December 21, next. Payment of these taxes will be made every three months, and not monthly as was established by the decree, There still remains a few points in detail to be discussed, but which the oil companies have agreed to accept after studying certain information and data after their representatives have arrived in New York. When they have done this the full de- tails agreed upon will be definitely arranged.
 "The decree of May "A of last year did not suffer any modified tion, and the payment of taxes due in accordance with that decree will be madd by the companies represent ed in the conference on Monday of next week, when they will renew op- erations. I can also affirm without false modesty that the satisfactory result arrivdd at was in accordance with the instructions received from the president, to which 1 added my approval during the conferences"
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
MASONS ELECT
Royal Arch Chapter Elected Officers
 Monday Night,

The Royal Arch Chapter of Masons of this city elected officers Monday night at a regular meeting. The om- cers elected for the ensuing year are:
 E ], w. Brewer, Chap; J, R. Bowles, 'H. P; w. I. Joyner, King; H. M. Westbrook, Scribe; G. c. Harris, c. Of H.: R. M. Bone, P, S.; Jake Cobb, K. IA. C.: l.. F, Wheelis, 32; S. J. Meyer, '22; T. F. Herring, 12;'J l., Martin Sec; s. A. Maddox, Treas; R. A Phillips, Sen.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
Former AshdOwn Boy.

It will be noted that Guy Kolb, the employe of the Shreveport bank, which was held up and robbed last week, is an Ashdown boy, a son of o. kolb Of this city. He had been in Shreveport only two days when he was confronted with the muzzle of the fortyfive. E. C, Payne, also formerly of Ashdown. is president of the bank.
The Little River news., 1921-09-07
DRILLING IN STALE
.Seyier County We'll Now Down 1,SO0
 Feet; Good Sh0wingS,

DeQueen, Sept. S.-The test well being put down two and one-half miles cast of Lockesburg is down 1,S00 feet, and drilling in shale, it was reported here today. It was said that several good showings have been encountered.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-03-12
~N~
MRS. FIRED CAMERON

Mrs. NNc Martin entertained In e
simple but very delightful way
Thursday afternoon IN honor of Mrs.
Fred Cameron. with m" two bridge
clubs. at which both Mrs Martin and
Mrs. Cameron are members. AS
guests. After q most enjoyable game,
n dainty afternoon lunch was served
Prizes for high score, cutting and
for tho guest OF honor were awarded.
the first going Go Mrs. Harry Braun
and the second To- Mrs. VIII Rogers.
Mrs. Martin was assisted la entertain
ing by her sister, Mrs. Herbert
Schick. The guests were Mr~dumcs
Cameron. Harry AspinWall, g. "
Potter. ~ ~ Hanger. MildS, Belts.
Charles Wellington. J. NJ poolittlo.
William Bryce. George craig, h. \.
Mann. Harry Braun. l.. H. Brown,
claude Davis, Howard Blair and VIII
Rogers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-03-12
MANY ENTERTAIN MI.NTS
N
FOR IL MIsI.ItNIN.

INr NV NUrk WmUOTmVU n
their wives who passed through Al
huIucrquo Thursday afternoon on
their way home from u trip through
the south and uorthwcS NJ were enter
tanned continuously throughout their
stay here. tn" party consisted OF
ilb and each aud every one was
extended the wArmcst Albuquerque
hosr, tlity that col. Brcccc, OF the
Mcklnley Land and Lumber COM
pany. and r T. Whitmor Of tho
Whitmer-Jackson Sash ANA Door
company. Az we'll as the Albuquerque
Chamber OF Commerce CoNld offer.
\ flock Of autos waited At lsleta to
transport the visitors 90 the city after
a little trip through the Indian Nl-
lage. They were entertained first,
however. with an Indian dance given
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-03-12
~ NETT CONCERT
THRILLS AtntIStI.

Tho WuWan's club l,uont concert
last night at the Presbyterian church
to raise money fur the Eurupoau Re
lief fund was "a distinct success from
both AN artistic and financial stand
point. II VIA announced by Mir.
John W Wilson. chairman OF the
Womun's club music department that
SiNH.hO had been contributed by the
audience n that incidental cNpenso'
of the concert had already been met
by generous patrons
The program Of vocal. instrument
al and reading numbers was sp.,u-
didiy rendered by some Of the high
est musical ANA dramatic talent 300
the city To Mrs T.. 1. Bradford, who
arranged b program 81 the artistic
success due. Those who appeared
last night for the benefit OF ia" star
wing children Of Europe were Mrs.
bradford, soprano. Miss Barbara
Wait. cuntraltu. Miss Lorna Lester.
V%ioliuistc. Miss Lois Stcarns. reader,
the Rev Charles Mexican, baritone.
Maurice Klein, baritone. Accompa-
nists were played by Mrs. Lewis r..
Thompson. j. -. Schwcnktcr and
Miss Alinc BiNlcr at thc organ.
An appeal FOR money for tho dcs-
titutc children Ia southern and cen
trail Europe wis made by Rabbi
Noise bergman. At the close uf his
talk the collection plates were passed
hy the following members OF the
Womun's club. Mrs, ". Y. Gauu. Mrs
T.. ~. Garcia. Mrs Joseph 1. Rrgcns-
berger. Mrs. c. G. Mcachan. Mrs, ".
NJ Holm aud Mrs. = s.. Blrncr. Mrs.
". T.. Robinson uf the music depart
mcut Of the Muman'B club was in
tsrumcntul In arranging the concert.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-03-12
ENENING IN InLINNn

IRISH music WI feature tho Music
club program March a. Songs and
stories dear to th' hearts of Cclts
viii h' heard at the FortniEhtly
Music club meeting urN Tuesday
c,cuiur Mt IN" Wumnus club.
Eacu club member is asked tu
bring q guest uf Irish birth or Irish
blood Songs viii ha the old fuyu-
rites uf the Mad. iu ireland brand
that touches thc hrurt chords uf the
Irish and OF those who loy, them.
>ut Irish patriotism, but Irish svuti-
mont vIIl Doe Ia, keynote ct III, even
tur several musicians vine nav not
formerly been heard uu h Fort
nightly programs viii participate, The
selection viii h.
Vocal solo PROT r. =. lockwood
Violin solo = T.. Au,unu
Accompanied o. N,a Auronu
Reading st. Bridget Goo Her Disgi-
pies beatrice ilill
Vocal solo Joe Mc'unnh
Accompanied hy Mise IIerkcnhou
Vocal yet PROT John Lukkcus and
Mr Calkius.
Reading circumstances Alter cas-.
's, Mrs. e. :. lockwood
Irish Lit -Four celtic Maids
Music hy Mr. uud Mrs AuconH
Plano .ulu. MiHs Norma Williams
NuCol solo M j. VI. Harkot
Accompanied Dos Mrs Barker
Vocal solo Mrs. Charles Whit"
Toast Co the Cplts "Hiddy b'Tpult '
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-03-12
MISS FLORENCE BLAIR
INIEIsIhNS.

Miss Florence Blair gave % pretty
AVID mighty Jolly party last night AZ
her homo on West Granite aycnuc in
celebration Of her sixteenth birthday
entertaining a number Of her high
school friends with games. music and
a general good time kiss the Blnr-
nUN stone was one OF the happi"s'
ui the Rlmcs and many others wor"
played DURING tho evening. The house
Was bright with Erin's flags, sham
rocks and other symbols oi the Elmer
AID lsl,, and the ice cream was NY
ing q littl, flag In each dish. The
guouts were Lrui1 May. Nvlliu FAX
endure, Agnes Uazl'tf Mary B'll
Mills. Margaret Bristow, Agnes sloan,
Iirrtic Aruot, Josephine Miner, Wan
eva Summers and Helen Waldo, and
Earl TURNKEY. stewart TURNKEY, JIM
mio Lgon. Aren't Waldo Rudolph
Sickl-r. Scott knight Edwin knight.
Ruol Bul,,. and william sloan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-03-12

tiny candle lighted "a place card tof
each ~ the following members Of the
wedding party. Mr. n Mrs, Thor W
kolle. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sisk, Mr..
and Mrs. william white. Mr. and
Mrs Guy Rogers. Misses Hazel Hlw
kim and Kathleen Long, aud Nj.
Allen Bruce.
Following the supper Mr. and Mrs.
ko!lr lett by motor for Santa Fc ana
Bishops Lodge, where they plan tu
spend several days. after which they
viii return 10 their home In tho Stern
Apartments.
MIS- kollr has been attending tho
University tor several years and has
been one OF the most popular girls
IN University and Albuquerque soci-
cts circles. She is e member Of the
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Mr.,
Kohl" came tu Ncw Mexico from Los
Angeles a year q 10 accept the
Tashlcrship Of the Pacific Mutual
Life Insurance company, and has dur
ing his residence her, won many
friends who wish them both much
huruiupeg and Nuggp-s.