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The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
Some Things we Believe and One
 we Don't.

We believe the story of Daniel in the Lions den.' because we have seen such scenes. We be- lieve that healthy Irish potatoes have been found growing on Bermuda grass roots; we believe that the moon is made of green cheese, for we have heard it so said, and have no reliable wit ness to prove the contrary. We believe that Jonah swallowed the whale, for we have seen some of our fishermen swallow almost enough fish, at one meal, to make a good size whale. We believe the story of a woman sticking a needle in her foot in Kentucky and of it working out of a pine log in Louisiana. We believe that the Five WIS is the greatest order i'll existence, be cause the least expensive and most restful; we believe the cpl sode of the bear and the panther fight, as related by a member of the order, because it was possi- sible, if hardly probable, but we do not believe the pennant was fairly won from our Team, and never will.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

m teaching shorthand, typwrlt ing, cotton chasing, telegraphy and business administration and finance. We beleive in learning to do in the school room that which you must do when going into the business world, and it is this policy that has made the Tyler Commercial College of Ty- Ter, Texas, the largest school of the kind in America.
 Write for large free catalogue explaining our original methods of teaching and securing posi- tions. advt
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
Death of Mrs. Ida HankinS.

On last Monday evening, at the family residence, on South Main Street, Mrs. Ida Hankins, wife of Harry M. Hankins, Sr., died after an illness ofseveral months.
 Mrs. Hankins was about 53 years of age, and was one of the best known and best beloved women of our city. She was the daughter of the late Judge W. T. Wells, and a member of one the oldest and most highly re- spected families of Southeast Arkansas.
 She was born and reared in this city, where she enjoyed the warm and sincere friendship of the people. She is survived by her husband and four daughters, besides her four brothers, D. s., k. B., Turner and Harry Wells, and five sisters, Mrs. w. A. Wood, Mrs. F. o Robertson, Mrs. c. w. Oavaness, Mrs. w. A. Moffatt and Miss Minnie Wells, all of this city, besides many other near relatives.
 The Monticellonian joins with their other host of friends in sympathy and condolence for the grief stricken and sorely bereft family in it's great loss. She was an affectionate wife, kind and indulgent mother, and most noble woman.
 The remains were inferred in Oakland Cemetery, this city, at 4 :30 on Tuesday evening, sur rounded by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the grave by Dr. NJ. B. Corrigan and Rev. Z. D. Lindsey.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
Last and Best.

The last game of ball between Monticello and Wilmar, on last Friday evening, on the Wilmar Grounds, was the best of all. It was a hard fight from beginning to end. Only two scores were made, one on each side, and both of these were home-runs, when no one was on bases. Smith, for Monticello, in the first of the fourth inning, landed the ball over the right field fence, and then, seemingly, in retaliation, Sparks, for Wilmar, in the last half of the same inning sent the sphere over the left-feld fence. The game was called, as a tie, at the close of the ninth inning on account of darkness. Dozier, for Monticello, and Schatzman, for Wilmar, pitched excellent ball. Dozier allowed only four hits and Schatzman five. Tbey were both supported by their respective teams. It was a pleasant contest of skill, and no wrangling.
 Batteries :-Wilmar, Schatz- man and O'Neal; Monticello, Dozier and Smith.
 TTmnire. Collins.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
Rheumatism and Allied Pains
 They Must Go.

The congestion of the blood in its flow causes pain. Sloan $ Liniment penetrates to the con- gestion and starts the blood to flow freely. The body's warmth is renewed; the pain is gone. The "man or woman who has rheumatism, neuralgia, or other pain and fails to keep Sloan's Eminent in their home is like a drowning man refusing a rope. " Why suffer, Get bottle of Sloan's. 25c. and soc. $1.00 bottle hold six time as much as 25c. size. advt
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

To remove ink spots from marbl mix we'll equal parts of spirits of vi riol and lemon juice. wet tine spot and in few minutes rub with a so cloth and then wash.
 To clean dingy glass, wash it wit warm water and sal soda Dry an then brighten with salt water.
 To clean nickel silver ornament dip piece of flannel in ammonia an rub the article.
 To clean raincoats, sponge with mixture of alcohol and ether, to whic is added tablespoonful of ammoni to pint of the liquid
 To clean black silk. sponge wit household ammonia and press whil damp on the wrong side of the good
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
Free Scholarship In The School
 Of Your Choice.

The Tyler Commercial College of Tyler, Texas, is positively the only business college in the state which teaches thorough course of practical, modern bookkeep. ing and business training. Other schools teach theoretical book keeping; some of them call it actual business, but it is not. The commercial room of the Ty. Ter Commercial College is com munitv of business houses of va rious kinds, Banks, Wholesale, Commission, Real Estate, Retail, Insurance, etc. Each student Is engaged in real active business, learning to do by doing. Every entry made by the student dur ing his entire course is originat- ed by actual sale or purchase; it may be grain, 1t may be grocer ies, dry goods, real estate or stock in a corporation, but the transaction is really performed and every paper required in the transaction, whether check, note, draft, receipt, mortgage, deed or what not, is filled out by the student. Partnership contracts are drawn up and agreed upon between the parties forming the company. Articles of incorpora- tion are drawn up. Thru these practical methods the student learns business as we'll as book keeping; they learn how to meet one another face to face and transact business in a business way, instead of copying theoreti- cal transactions from a text book, as is done in every other commercial school in the state. It takes more teaching force and better teachers to teach our sys- tems and methods; our teachers are not only teachers of Book keeping, but they must be well informed on business customs. When a student learns to do a thing by actually doing it, he learns it thoroughly, and with our practical, face to face busi- ness methods we are able to give the student a thorough course of both bookkeeping and business training in less time than he could possibly get the theory, or so-called practical bookkeeping alone in other scoools.
 We will give free scholar ship in the school of your choice to anyone finding another school in this state teaching both book keeping and thru practical busi- ness transactions as we do. Sim liar practical methods are used
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

Willsome great poet arise to immortalize the present relent- less European war, as did By ron that of the ancient Greeks and Brittons? 1t may be no easy task to twist into rymthic verse hand-grenades and howitzers, whistling bullets and shrieking shells. stinking trench es and the groans of dying men; but who can say what the fu- ture may develop? We are no poet.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
LEG AL NOTICES.
Warning Order.

In the Drew Chancery Court Pearl Dantrieve, Plaintiff
 vS.
 Louis Dantrieve, Defendant, The defendant, Louis Dantrieve, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Pearl Dantrieve.
 Witness my hand and seal of said court this 4th day of August, 1915.
 H. C. BURKS, Clerk. S-26-4t H. H. ByN D. GOTHAM D n sug.r" and "cane-sugar" often con from the same bin. the coarse cry ! tals being labeled the former and u fine crystals the latter.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

Our agriclllturists have had a reasonably good year and they ought to be able to make a fine showing of field products. The orchards and gardens should be shown up to an excellent advan- tage; and there is no reason why every other department of the Fair should not be complete.
 If you have not already start ed to get something ready for the Fair do so at once. You still have time but none to spare.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
President Wilson, by his wis

President Wilson, by his wise and conservative course of treat ing the German sub- marine question, has won the respect and confidence of intelligent people everywhere. Ex- President Taft and Congressman Sherman, leading Republicans, have had the manhood and nobility of character to give Mir. Wilson unstinted praise, in public speeches, for his discretion and sound judgment in the delicate matter at issue between Ameri- ca and Germany.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09
For Youn1 Housekeepers.

If your white enamel furniture b comes soiled or discolored it may | quickly and satisfactorily cleaned an restored thus: Melt one tablespoon full of bicarbonate of soda in one qua of boiling water; when cool, wash tt furniture with the solution. using a old flannel cloth for the purpose.
 When reed or cane seats sag, was
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

The Germans would have a jaw. breaking task to pronounce the proper names of the Russian towns they are capturing were they not familiar with such places as Rotterdam. Amster- dam, Cofferdam and other dam places too numerous to men, tion.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

The people of the United States can stand, with complac- ency, the rival factions of the South American Republics cut ting each others throat; but when 1t comes to sending us more than one Gulf storm a season 1t IS more than we ap- preciate.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

The cannonading on the West ern line must have become mo notonous by this time. If the English ever expect to do any fighting it is high time they were at 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

The Japs are sending muni- tions of war to Russia, and pro- pose to see that good use IS made of it, If they have to go there and use 1t themselves.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

If those fool Mexicans do not behave we will unload Teddy and his rough.riders on them.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

Late news item from the At kins Chronicle:
 "The devil got kicked out of Heaven for his unloyalty."
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

"He who fights and runs a.
 way May live to fight another
 day seems to be the motto of the Russians nowadays, and then some.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

Perhaps the Kaizer wants Petrograd for his seat of gov ernment when the French occu- py Berlin.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

Let's make the election of Will son as the next President unani- nous. Even the Salem Sun ought to agree to this.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

In October persimmons get ripe and the candidates begin to peep out.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9TH, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

JAS. R. GOTHAM. Editor and Proprietor. E.F. GOTHAM. Business Manager.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-09

In the Drew Chancery Court ieve, Plaintiff,
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
HEARTY EATERS ARE THESE
ish Army Will Have to Move to Keep Up With Them.

From close observation of the habits of the young Maori men in training in Auckland (New Zealand) for active service, it appears that the modern Maori has inherited, almost unim- paired, the genius for practical forag- ing which was one of the vital qualifi- cations of his forefathers in the stren- uous struggle for existence. They have secured the country ill the neighbor hood of the camp and won eels by the score from places where the white man never dreamed there was any edi- ble wealth at all.
 The ability of the sturdy Maori re. Cruits to assimilate comestibles is constant source of wonder to his pale brethren.
 The camp rations are admittedly generous and sufficient in their way, but the canteen is a pleasure resort, and is patronized as such. Supper is an institution, not a meal. Here is one warriors effort at S:30 p. m.; Two bottles of raspberry, tin of sardines and big lobster This is typical in- stance, and yet everyone is up, merry and bright, for physical drill at half- past six in the morning.
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
FARM ANIMALS
WHEN CHOLERA IS SUSPECTED
Take Temperature of Apparently Healthy Animals-Make Post-Mor-
 tenn Examination of Dead Hog.

When disease that is contagious appears among hogs, spreading more or less rapidly is quite uniformly ia tai, and is accompanied by a high temperature, it is quite safe to as sume that it is cholera.
 Where cholera is suspected. it is we'll to get thermometer and take the temperature of a number of those that are apparently well. The nor nal temperature is from 101 to 103 degrees in winter and about l degree higher in summer. If cholera is pres ent, the temperatures will be found as high as 105 to 107 degrees.
 Make post-mortem examination on a hog that has just died and examine the kidneys for small, dark red spots resembling those on a turkey egg Look for small red spots along the small intestines and somewhat larger ones on the lungs. The lymphatic glands, which are found in the flank. along the intestines and between the lungs, and which are a light amber color in health. will be found congest. ed and varying from a pink to a very dark color
 Where the services of a qualified veterinarian can be obtained, he should be called to make a post-mor. tenn and to give serum-Departmen of Animal Pathology, University of Nebraska
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
PRODUCTION OF LIVE STOCK
Not Keeping Pace With Increase In Popuiation-Manure Needed to
 Maintain Soil Fertility.

In raising live stock the successful farmer fully appreciates the value of good breed. proper care and scientific feeding. If any one feature is neglect ed the full value of the feed is not secured. The production of live stock is not, nor has it been for several years, keeping pace with the increase in our population and the demands from abroad.
 Western ranges have been devel- oped into farms so we'll satisfied with the high price obtained for corn. hay and other products that they have not bothered with live stock
 Because of the increasing demand for meat at home. and the deficit abroad partly because of the war, meat will command very attractive price for many years to come.
 Another reason why stock raising should not be neglected is because the manure from the live stock is indis- pensable in maintaining the fertility of the soil.
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
HOW SUCCESS MAY BE WON
Suggestive Article That May Appea: to Those Who at Present Occupy
 Subordinate Positions.

Tn the Woman's Home Companion appears a practically suggestive ar- ticle entitled The Girl With Note book and Pencil" by Anna Steese Richardson. In her rticle, Mrs. Rich ardson shows how stenographer can, by thinking and acting for her em- ployer, advance herself in her busi- ness career. Following is an extract from the article:
 Il have known stenographers who fa'7 that it was beneath their dignity to see to the dusting of their em- ployer's desk; who felt that they did not need to pay any attention to his supplies of pins, rubber bands and let ter clips; who did not notice whether his pencils were sharp or not, or whether his ink wells were filled. It should be part of every secretary's work to see that these things are at tended to; that ink wells, paste pots, pens, pencils, blotters-in fact, every bit of the desk equipment-are in or der for use, and that the desk and all it's fittings are absolutely dustless.
 Two opportunities are open to the stenographer: One Is private secre- taryship. The other is an indepen- dent business venture. Both are reached by the same methods-ac- curacy, efficiency and undivided inter- est. A good memory helps, but inter est and that great gift of thinking for and with your employer counts the most. Lastly and just as important as anything else, remember to keep absolute silence, both in the office and out of it, on all subjects relating to your employers business.'
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
Up to the Scratch.

One of the attractions at the Iowa state fair last year was Beaclsy, the aviator, sometimes advertised as the human bird As he was preparing for one of his flights, a large colored woman in a stitfiy starched white dress stood outside the race-track fence about forty yards behind the aeroplane. When the propellers start ed, they created a small whirlwind, and sent back cloud of dust and peb- bles that blinded and pelted the near est spectators.
 After the flight, the colored woman stood looking at her soiled dress, with an expression of regret oddly tinged with pride that she had been the re- cipient of such distinguished atten- tion.
 What you t'ink of dat bird man, Sister Jones?' inquired an acquaint- ance, who had just edged her way through the crowd.
 Sister Jones looked up and smiled broadly.
 Say, woman, dat Beachey am sure some bird. Why, dat man scratched up more dust dan foty chickens in an ash pile. Companion.
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
COMMlSSARY AND WAREHOUSE OF BODCAW LUMBER CON-
 PANY DESTROYED.
WILL REBUILD AT ONCE
Might Watchman First Discovered the Flames, and Says He Believes the Blaze Originated From a Spon-
 taneous Combustion.
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 Fire of unknown origin destroyed the commissary and a warehouse be- longing to the Bodcaw Lumber Com pany, causing a loss of more than $150,000. The company carried about $10G,000 insurance on the buildings and contents
 The night watchman, who was in the commissary building, heard a cracking noise in the adjoining ware house just across a railroad siding. When he reached the warehouse it was almost enveloped in flames. Be fore he could arouse the community the flames had spread to the commits sary.
 William Buchanan, Texarkana, pres ident of the Bodcaw Lumber Com pany, does not believe the fire was of incendiary origin. The warehouse was used for storing commissary sup plies. He believes the blaze origi- mated from spontaneous combus- tion. In the east end of the build ing, where the blaze started, a great quantity of articles was closely stored MT. Buchanan says the company will begin at once to rebuild. The one-story frame structures will prob ably be replaced with uptodate brick buildings.
The Spectator., 1915-11-26

Punch Used for Notchine.

the base, 6; one at the point and two on the base. :: one on the point and one in the upper part, s; one in the point, one in the base and one in the upper part, g. The right ear repre- sents the tens. number ten occupying the same position as number one on the left ear. In breeding ewes certain markings such as holes in the middle of the ear can be used to designate the year of birth.
 The system is only applicable to the small flocks of about a hundred sheep. If one wishes to mark larger flock, there is a more complicated system by which sheep numbering up to 10000 may be earmarked. It is not commonly used. These systems can also be applied to the marking of cattle or hogs.
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
Band Carried in Motorcycle Parade.

A brass band of 25 pieces recently participated in a night motorcycle pa- rade held at Milwaukee. The bands men were seated in side cars, one to each car. The leader directed by waving a baton to the end of which was attached small incandescent lamp.
 The problem of Illuminating the mu- sic held on the instruments of the various players was solved in a sim pie manner A small-globed electric lamp, mounted in reflector and con nected with a storage battery carried under the seat, was provided in each side car.
 The lights were pinned to the caps, or coats, worn by the members of the band, while the wires connecting with them extended over the mems shoul- ders, so that they were entirely out of the way and did not interfere with the playing.
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
SYSTEM OF FLOCK NUMBERS
Ear Notehes Serve as Identification at All Times-AIso Used With
 Cattle or Hogs.

(By C. S. ANDERSON. Colorado Experi.
 ment Station)
 In most fiocks of sheep especially of purebred animals, it is advisable to use some system of flock numbers aside from the registry number It is easy for an ear tag to be lost out. but a good system of ear notches serves as an identification at all times.
 The system used at the Colorado Agricultural college is one which can be recommended for small flocks. One notch in the base of the lower part of the left ear, 1; two notches at the same place represents 2; one notch in the lower and one in the upper part, 4, and one notch in the point of the left ear 5; one in the point and one in
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
Variation of Briuhtness.

In the bulletin of the Astronomical society of Barcelona, Senor Vincente Ventosa Martinez de Velascc has just published somewhat belated ac- count of an observation of an unpre- dicted occultation of the brighter com ponent of Beta Scorpi. which he se- cured on February 27, 1876. The va riation in the brightness of the stars as It left the limb of the planet leads Senor Ventosa to estimate the height of the Jovian atmosphere at 1,500 to 1900 miles.
The Spectator., 1915-11-26
Official Square Cream Cooling Tank.

Dairy Husbandry. University of Ne
 braska.)
 As a result of market investigations carried on by the United States dairy division some time ago to determine the quality of American butter, large amount of the butter examined was cause of the poor cream from which it had been made. That such a state of affairs exists is bad enough but still more discouraging is the fact that dur ing the last few years the amount of poor cream has not decreased.
 When we stop to consider that the production of cream and butter is one of the leading industries of the nation, the one industry that serves and has served the American farmer well, not only in years of bountiful crops and high prices, but has been a faithful standby in years of crop failures and hard times. it is evident that poor quality in the production of cream must mean 8 needless loss of thou. sands. of dollars to the producers. Moreover, it gives foreign butter just the chance it would like to have to compete in our own markets.
 Although modern methods and ma chinery have done much to improve the quality of creamery butter, the most skillful buttermaking using the best of machinery cannot overcome the evil effects arising from the filthy methods followed by some cream pro- ducers
 Frequent experiments have shown that low temperatures will greatly re tard the growth of most germs and that cream quickly cooled will keep sweet much longer than when it is allowed to cool gradually. The prac- tice of adding warm cream to cream that has been previously cooled is rec ognized as being extremely undesira ble because warm cream raises the temperature of the whole mass suffi- ciently to start the dormant bacteria to activity, causing them to multiply rapidly producing large amounts of acid and also undesirable fermenta- tions before the cream is again cooled to a point where their growth is checked. Warm cream should be thor oughly cooled before it is added to the cold cream.
 From these facts it appears that the most practical means at the disposal of the dairyman for checking bacte- rial action-the spelling of cream-lies ip the universal application of low tenn peratures in handling the cream. The most satisfactory and practical means of securing these desirable results has been by the use of some form of cool ing tank.
 Recognizing the great importance of devising a cooling tank that will be at once cheap, practical, and efficient the department of dairy husbandry of Ne braska in cooperation with Profs. G. L. Mckay and F. w. Bouska of the American Creamery Butter Manufac- turers' association have spent much time Investigating this problem. An effort has been made to perfect a tank that would be both effective and con- venient. Such tank must be sub stantially made of good insulating ma terial and able to stand up under hard usage. It must have tight cover in order to prevent loss of efficiency due to exposure of the cooling water 10 the air. The pipe through which the cooling water enters should discharge