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Evening star., 1922-03-11

r TAvING Iistened In while
~ realtors from all parts Of this
country were thrashing ont
the national housing prob
lem. Washington real estate men who
attended sessions of the executive
committee of the National Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards here are
encouraged over prospects for relief
from the housing shortage in this
city.
They found that housing experts of
the nation have put their heads to-
gether with q determination to at
tack the building situation from the
basic angle. ferret out the real cause
for delayed construction and seek a
remedy. =.
They found, also. to their gratifica-
ton, that the National Capital has
made as great strides forward in the
reconstruction period as any other
city in the United States. going far
toward overcoming as great short
age, II not greater one. than exists
In any other of the large cities. due
to the influx here Of government
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The national problem of housing
as compared with the local situation
Is still acute. although perhaps not sc
apparent as 1t was q short time ago
According to Irving B. Hlett. presi.
dent Of the National Association Of
Real Estate Boards. who presided al
the conference here, this apparent
improvement Is attributable to Tho
fact that many families have doubled
up in quarters. seeking to adjust liv'
ing conditions to their lowered earn.
ing power and the unemployment
that temporarily handicaps them.
Relief from the shortage largely II
a question Of financing, and tn.
Washington Real Estate Board will
join with the National Association ir
s6eking to solve the financial problem
Several proposals have been made
in this connection. based on the
knowledge that this dearth OF money
money away from mortgages and
into non-taxable securities. Out
standing among these suggestions II
the one that ali securities be taxed
as are mortgages and other forms OF
investment now producing revenua
lot IuS government II Is TcAllzSO
khowever, that to bring about this enc
will require something more than thu
passing OF resolutions favoring it.
i y + \
Other proposals include obtaining
legislation permitting national bankl
to use their savings deposits for tn.
purchase Of real estate and building!
securities. or at least a part of thes'
deposits for that purpose; requiring
life insurance companies to invest {
definite portion of their funds IL
mortgage loans; diverting money re
ceived from federal savings accounts
into banks, that will be required t.
use it for loans on home construc
ton.
Washington realtors. in line will
the policy laid down by the nationa
body Of realtors. opposed the bill in
Evening star., 1922-03-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
The Terrorist.

The Terrorist.
When a man begins to talk OF terror.
izing
In a country where the luck has
been so tough
That's there's not the slightest need Of
advertising
For something that's additionally
rough. Q
You picture him a bully and a rounder
Whose features look volcanically
queer;
A lusty. leather-lunged three-hundred.
FOUNDER
Who doesn't know Of such word as
fear"
But if some day you get a chance to
meet him,
Behind the walls you'll find him
hidden deep;
So slight, good sized terrier could
eat him.
His voice resembles chickens when
they peep.
He trembles in a nervous agitation
AS he thinks of what should be his
proper fate.
He feels so scared, he wants the whole
creation
To sympathize and share his awful
sAte.
Evening star., 1922-03-11
Tariff Revision,

Whether Mr.. Bryan is right or
wrong in his prediction that the para
mount issue this year will be the eco.
nomic policy Of the administration,
which he thinks will be its undoing.
the republicans can well afford to give
the prediction consideration and be
advised by it. 1t represents at least
Mr.. Bryan's views: and he is evidently
preparing to lend hand-and a
tongue-toward restoring the democ-
racy to power.
When they met In special session on
Capitol Hin, nearly a year ago. the re-
Evening star., 1922-03-11

No statesman should permit himself
to becqfAe too expert in golf. Herbert
Spencer once said to facile billiardist.
"A moderate proficiency in this game
is the accomplishment Of gentleman.
but too great skill can only indicate
a misspent youth"
Evening star., 1922-03-11

Railways are said to have lost pa
tronage because Of increased fares.
The price Of a railway ticket has be-
come consideration Of increasing i'm
portance. A large element Of a rail-.
ways clientele is composed Of people
who cannot afford automobiles.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

The frivolous forms Of entertain
ment have received their annual en-
couragement. Everybody who has
made out an income tax return feels
like q tired business man.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

Business men in Ireland are doubt.
less wishing that national politics
would subside sufficiently to let local
commerce and industry assert itself.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

His knickerbockers may cause Am
bassador Harvey to be criticized by
democratic congressman for his
clothes as we'll as for his speeches.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

The United States demand for near.
ly $3.50, 0,0o0, 900 in connection with the
occupation of the Rhineland is an
other of those housing problems.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

The householder willingly shoveled
snow and would probably do the same
thing with the mud if there were a
chance Of reaching bottom.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

A readjustment of dwelling condi-
tions which threatens to leave many
people roofless makes the lot Of the
.automobile tramp" look like a happy
one.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

Irreconcilability is variously defined
as a courageous demonstration of prin-
ciple, or as a personal habit Of
thought.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

If he is a good politician, President
Ebert of Germany cannot fail to see
signs of a disposition on the part Of
Hugo SHINES to grab the spotlight.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

A currency expert is needed who
will devise a flve-cent piece sufficient.
ly valuable to serve as car fare with.
out being supplemented by coppers.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

Paris has arranged luxurious public
baths for pet CANNES. A special dog
tax might assist some in meeting ma,
tional pecuniary obligations.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

In arranging for q soldier bonus
decorations being omitted.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

The high cost of housing is one
phase of the living problem that de.
mands continued investigation.
Evening star., 1922-03-11

Old John Barleycorn has become a
greater terrorist than Lenin himself.
Evening star., 1922-03-11
Generous Solicltude.

Generous Solicitude.
What do you think Of your proc
meets in the next election?"
I'm perfectly unselfish in the mat
fer" replied Senator Sorghum.
"Then you do not fear the defeat
that is being predicted for you?"
Eyes, 1 do. I'm very much afraid
nv beloved constituents are going to
lose the services Of a mighty good
man."
:Jud TunKins says after hearing his
daughter practice on the piano, phono-
graph records look like a ,lot more for
the money than music lessons.
Evening star., 1922-03-11
c.. rx;...r,.

A Crowded Existence.
The farmer has busy life
That brings both pleasure and alarm
He joins in every verbal strife.
When does he get the time to farm?
Evening star., 1922-03-11
A Neater Crimson Gulch.

What did you do with that bunch
of roushs who came over from Bear.
catopolis and said they was going to
clean up the town.?
'"They had it their own way" an
swered Cactus Joe. 1--WE gave 'em
brooms and scrapers. and organized a
posse to see that they made good"
Evening star., 1922-03-11

"You never won't hab no trouble
gettin' work, son." said Uncle Eben.
'ff you coaxes fob job as hahd as
you does fob seven In crap game"
Evening star., 1922-03-11

The bandit industry has its little
faults, but there has been no public
scandal connected with it as yet
Baltimore Sun.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
MIDDLEMEN GET MOST PROFITS
Farmers Get Small Price for Melons,
 Consumer Pays Heavily.

New York, July 1-Watermelons for which Georgia growers are glad to get from to 17a cents each are selling in the retail market here at 70 cents to $1.5O, said a statement issued today by Herschell s. Jones, director of the State Department of Farms and Mar kets.
 High freight rates, almost equally high carriage charges and the bit taken in turn by four middlemen make up the cost for transporting the melons from the railway station at Kearney, IN. J., the charge is about cents The four middlmen get the rest.
 The prices are causing the melons to move very slowly ill the New York market, he said, despite campaign in which his department has been trying to induce New Workers to help the Georgia farmers out with their bumper crop by eating lots of melons.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
PREDICTS SHOPMEN
 WILL RUE STRIKE
Chairman Hooper Says Men Have Put Themselves Outside of
 Boards Protection.

Chicago, July I'm reply to B M. Jewells statement, "the United States Railroad Labor Board no longer has jurisdiction over our affairs. Our men are not now working for any rail- roads,, and, in a reply that obviously was intended as an official prophecy, Chairman Hooper of the Railway Lab or Board said:
 The position that Mir. Jewell is now taking to the effect that the employees whom he represents are no longer un- der the jurisdiction of the United States Labor Board or the application or the transportation act and. conse- tquently that they are not in a position to avail themselves of the manifold protection that the board has given his organization and it's members during the last two years is a position that may rise to haunt him later. \ The man who takes the work that has been abandoned by striker al- ways has been called a 'scab' or 'strikebreakers, terms to which much |opprobrium attaches in some quarters. in the present case such men cannot De justly reproached with the epithets mentioned. In this case the contro- versy is not between the carriers and their employees. The people by act of Congress approved a government trib- unal charged with the duty and vested with the power to fix rules and wages for railroad employees"
 MT. Hooper added that the shopmen had struck against a decision of the board, and declared:
 Under these circumstances it is a foregone conclusion that both public sentiment and government power will protect the men who remain in the service of the carriers and the new men who take up this service"
 That the strikers may be cut off not only from Labor Board favor. but also from all chance of regaining their standing with the roads became known tonight.
 Railroads affected by the walk out it was announced, will issue an ultima tum that the sh pmen will lose their seniority rights unless they return to work not later than Monday.
 Section foremen who left their posts on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul today were given until Wednes- day to return.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
50 REPORTED KILLED
 IN q RAIL WRECK
Excursion Train Meets Disaster Near Atlantic City, New Jersey-Hun-
 dredS Are Injured.

Atlantic City, N. J., July 3.--Mon- day.)-Fifty persons are reported kill ed and several hundred injured in the wreck of Philadelphia and Reading train packed with vacationists at Wins low Junction, midway between Cam ! den and this city, early today.
 Seven cars of 12-car train are re- ported to have goen over the railroad embankment at Winslow Junction. The accident is said to have been caused by track washout due to the violent rainstorm of last night.
 Summoned by telegraph and tele- phone calls for help over radius of 20 miles physicians, ambulances, po- lice and fremen equipped with relief outfits, lanterns and torches, are hur- rying to the scene A relief train left here with scores of doctors and nurses. Another has left Camden Both trains will pick up additional rescue workers along the route
 Reports as to the cause of the acci- dent differs. One said the train bound for Atlantic City ran into an open switch while travelling at 70 miles on hour, and another is that it collided with another passenger train loaded with homeward bound excursionists from Atlantic City to New York.
 It is impossible at this hour to ob tain any definite information. Special trains are said to be taking the injured to Camden and Atlantic City.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
WOMEN ARE SUMMONED
 TO DO JURY DUTY
Circuit Court Gets Under Way-Grand Jury Gets Promptly to
 Work Monday.

s The circuit court was convened here 7 by Judge J. S. Steel Monday after noon. The grand jury was empanel- yled withJas. J. Sanderson as foreman. That body got promptly under way but have made no report as to the amount of business transacted. The following is list of the jury: J. G. Sanderson, w. M. Gathright, G. R. Burris, J. N Honnell, w. J. Denson c. l.. Briant, Jake Cobb, H. H. Tate c. E. Gauldin, w. w. Gardner, c. P, Smith, Cathie Stuart, G. w Brazzill, C. M. MoClinton, A. E. Hale, Roy Budd.
 Women Jurors.
 A number of women were summon ed to appear to serve on the petit jury Wednesday morning. They were ex- cused until Monday when likely some of them will be sworn in on the regu- lar jury. The ladies, who have been summoned, are Mesdames J. T. Cowl- ing, J.W. Brewer, B. B. Norman, P. H. Phillips. E. B. Mobley, c. L. Briant, A. D. DuLaney and Miss Inez Bulling- ton The regular petit jury now on duty are, Ben Strawn, A. G. Wilson, J. M. Sullivan, R. L. Boyer, Jr., M. M. Draper, J. o. Hopkins, J. T. Trammell, Jno. S. Moore, A. J. Bearden, Geo. Chewning, w. w. Bishop, J. M. Young, Fred Can't and Wade Welch.
 Very little business was transacted Tuesday on account of set cases not
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
Fifth Sunday Meeting.

The program of Fifth Sunday meet ing of Southwestern Association which coAvenes with Bog Springs church, three miles northwest of Ho ratio, Ark, is as follows: Friday, 1( a. m., organization: 10:30, devotiona Service by Burt Holt; II a. m., preach. ing by Elder Albert Birg, sermon fol criticism. 2 p. m, The duty of the Pastor to the Church and the Duty o1 the church to the Pastor, Elders c. H Arnold and G. s. Provence. 3 D. m, Query Box, open. 7:30 p. m. song ana devotional service by Elders J. A Milender and J. M. Hawkins. 8 p. m Preaching. Saturday, 9 a. m, What benefits do We derive from Fifth Sun day meetings by Elder G. R. Thomas and Elder Wilson. II a. m., preach ing by Elder Sisero Sutton. 2 D. m. The Scriptural Organ and Purpose ot the Church, Elder D. N. Jackson 7:3O, Song and praise service, Loyd Hill, Elder Tommie Wise. Preach ing to be supplied. Sunday, 9;30 a m. Song. Prayer and Experience ser vice. il a. m. preaching to be sup piled Come one and all.
 --- Robert Bourns,
 Pastor for Committee.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
Oklahoma Line.

Mena, July 4.-A precedent in ArE ansas highway building has been es tablished by the commissioners of tn Talihina district, who have awarded contract for turnkey" job. The pro ject includes 15 miles of hard surfaced road between Mena and Oklahoma line. Plans were prepared by Engin- ger Virgil P. Knott, former state high way engineer. The Western Construc- tion Company Of Little Rock agreed to build the highway complete in accord ance with Engineer Knott's plans and specifications for $124,52070, and the commissioners accepted. R. A. Kern Little Rock has been named as tn engineer of the district. Work alread has been started on the highway, ,whic, is to be completed within year.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
OPPOSE LINKING RAILROAD
Caraway and Wingo Seek to Save
 Memphis, Dallas X Gulf.

Washington, D. c. June 3O-Senator Caraway and Representative Wingo of Arkansas today appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission in behalf of residents along the route of the M., D. & G. railroad and protested against the proposal of the receiver to junk the road. Judge J G. Sain of Nashville appeared as attorney for the receiver in support of the application. The commission reserved decision, but it is thnnght that it will authorize the discon tinuance of the division from Glenwood to Hot Springs and require the continuation peration of the entireo line from Shawmut to Ashdown.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05

The Southeastern railroads in gen. eral attempted to iron out the difficult ties which the commission held unjust by increasing slightly the rates to the outlets from Mississippi river points where water competition had low cred the rates from the interior points to the outlet. It held that the attempt in the new schedules to bring about a parity had resulted in too great in crease from the Mississippi river cent CTS.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
FACES FEDERAL CHARGE
Man Arrested at Texarkana for ViO.
 lating Narcotic Act.

Texarkana, July 1.-Homer D. Davis, sas side of town, was held for the Tex as side federal Grand Jury on a charge of violating the Harrison mar cotic act, following a hearing before United States Commissioner Graham this morning. In default of $3,O0O bail, he was placed in jail Davis was ar rested by federal officers at the city baseball park yesterday afternoon. It is said quantity of morphine was found secreted in the lining of the top of his automobile.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
YOUNG CHILD DIES
One Year Old Daughter of Mrs. CIar-
 cite Patterson Died Monday.

Augusta, the little one year old daughter of Mrs. Clarette Patterson, died in this city Monday morning at o'clock The funeral was conducted from the home by Rev z. D. Lindsay Monday afternoon at o'clock and the body was laid to rest in the family burial plot in the Ashdown Cemetery at 5 o'clock. The little mound was heaped high with a great bank of beau tiful flowers prepared by the hands of loving friends.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
TO MAKE BID FOR
 DEFUNCT RAILROAD
We'll Known Arkansas Will Try to Buy Memphis, Dallas
 and Gulf.

Texarkana, July IA company, headed by Charles M. Conway of Tex arkana has been organized to make q bid for the purchase of the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf railroad which has been ordered disposed of at receivers sale on August 15, by Judge Frank A. Youmans of the federal court at Fort Smith. Those interested with MT. Conway are: Hamilton Moses, w. G. Hutton and J. K. Rifle, Little Rock; H. z. Couch. Pine Bluff: Martin Walsh, J. G. Sain and G. H. Bell, Nashville, and Louis Heilbron and Charles M. Blocker, Texarkana. The line of road runs from Ashdown, 22 miles north of here, to Hot Springs, going through Murfreesboro, Nashville, Mineral Springs and other towns. It formerly operated over the Kansas City South 'ern tracks from Ashdown. The road has been in the hands of Martin Walsh as receiver for several years. The origi- Hdl Olucl OI IHc IeueIll COuIC S6I June 22 as the date for the sale, but the date recently was changed to August 15
 The sale will take place at Nashville.
 Hamilton Moses last night said that the company had been organized pri- marily for the purpose of taking over claims on the receiver now held by St.
 Louis banks. Whilea bid will be made for the road, MT. Moses said that the matter of reorganizing and operating
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
Arden Will Build New Brick School

Bonds were sold by the Arden Special School District on the 23rd of June to the amount of $17,500 for the purpose of erecting a modern brick school building. The bonds were sold to a private buyer and brought 100 cents on the dollar. The contract for the building has not been let.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
TEXARKANA WILL PAVE
Work on Texas Side to Begin Within
 Two Weeks.

Texarkana, June 30.-It was an nounced today that work on the new street paving contract on the Texas side of town probably will be started within the next 10 days or two weeks, The amount to be expended in the work is S250,000, and was provided for in a bond issue recently voted by the property owners.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
\ Quiet Fourth.

Everybody in Ashdown celebrated the Fourth in his own way. There were small picnic parties at various On the river with their families. A fishfry at Ogden attracted number of people.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
Hicks Cemetery

There will be an all day working at the Hicks Cemetery next Friday, All who are interested or have rela- tiyes or friends buried here are re- quested to come. Dinner will be serv- ed on the ground,-Geo. M. Johnston.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
Is Struck B. .ns .S,iing Near His Home
 fin Miller County.

Texarkana, July Hicks Patillo, aged 23, a farmer, was struck by light ming yesterday and instantly killed at his home north of Nash, about six miles northwest of here. It is said he sought shelter from the rain under a tree which was struck by the bolt.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05

New York, July 3.-The government report, placing the condition of the cotton crop at 71.2, the acreage under cultivation at 34,S25 ,0O0 acres, and the indicated yield at Il 1,065, ,0O0 bales, was followed by a rapid and excited ad- vance in the market today. Prices made new high records for the season, with October selling at 23.26, or IFS delivery closed at 2313 with the gen. eral market closing steady at net ad- vance of 164 to 172 points. Trading was quiet and fluctuations compara- lively narrow before the official crop report was issued.
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
LARGER CROP OF
 COTTON PREDICTED
Yield Is Estimated by Department of Agriculture at Ill.,
 O65,0OO Bales.

Washington, July 3-Prospects of larger cot on crop than last year are seen in the first forecast of the season announced today by the Department of Agriculture.
 The yield estimated On the condition of the crop June 22 is forecast at Ill., 065C GOO bales, which compares with a production of 7,953,6 ,641 bales last year; 13,433,6O3 bales in 1920; 11,42O,7 O,763 bales in 1919 and 12,O40,532 baes in |191S.
 The condition of the crop on June 25 was 71.2 per cent of normal, an im- provement of the report issued the month previous when it was placed at 696 The condition compares with 69.2 precent on June 25, 1921, and with the 10-year June 25 average of 76.9.
 The acreage devoted to cotton this year is placed by the department at 4,S52,000 acres, an increase of 10 per cent over the area planted in cotton Hast year.
 "The increased acreage" a state ment issued by the Department of Ag- riculture in connection with the fore cast said, "is regarded by the depart ment as partial return to normal con- ditions, resulting from present low stocks. Increases in acreage are shown in all states except North Caro- lima and Georgia. The big carryover of stocks from last year has been cut in half and surplus cotton has prac- tically disappeared.
 Improved condition of the crop is the result of better weather conditions prevailing in the Western states dur ing the past two weeks. In the East ern states, where there has been ex- cessive rains, decrease in condition has occurred.
 "Boll weevils are reported more nu- merous this year than ever before in the history of the American cotton in- dustry.
 "In the Southeast the damage is al ready reported as considerable. Be- cause of the lateness of the crop it is difficult to estimate the exact dam age"
The Little River news., 1922-07-05
ARMY FUND BILL PASSES
Congress Approves Measure Witt
 $271, 1,000,0O0 Appropriations.

Washington, June 27.-Congression- al action on the annual army appro-