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The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
SYNOPSIS.

Capt. Ralph Payne q. s. A. is given Sc
cret plans of defense to deliver to Pana-
bassy with Colonel Dares' daughter.
Pearl. AS a climax to a series of mys-
ferrous incidents he Is arrested for trea-
son. The ambassador of Granada is found
dead and the plans missing from Payne's
coat. Major Brent, Payne's rival, enters
into suspicious negotiations with Bertha
Bonn. Pearl Dare follows a burglar from
her home; is drugged and left in a field,
and later overhears plotters. who almost
capture her. Payne is sentenced to life
imprisonment. train carrying Pearl,
Bertha Bonn and Payne on his way TO
prison is wrecked and Pearl sees Payne's
hfeless body at her feet. She meets a
mysterious stranger who offers her his
services to trace the traitors. She learns
that he has the plans.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
POULTRY
*fNI1S
TESTS IN POULTRY FEEDING
Results Given of Experiments Con-
Quoted by Idaho Station With
White Leohorn PuIIets.

At the Idaho station three pens of
80 White Leghorn pullets each were
fed the following rations for one year.
Pen l, Il grain ration Of wheat, oats
and barley, 10, 2, 2, and all the grit
they would eat; pen 2. grain ration
of wheat, peas, oats, barley. kaffir
corn. millet suHdower seed and buck
wheat, L, =, 3, ., /, I, 5, o, 5, /, and
mash ration of bran. shorts, eornmeaI
wheat. fsh-meat meal and charcoal,
., >, 1. l, .. l per cent. and pen 8. a
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
NOW THE LIMOUSINE LOOK
Attitude That More Than Savors Of
Snobocracy Is Condemned in
Its Own Stronghold.

Perhaps it is hypocritical of us.
Riding in limousine is magnificent
and awful thing, and how should any
plain mortal be expected to. endure it
without amendment to his soul? Still,
from cur sidewalk we do observe and
protest. Can no human being, even
though to the limousine born. learn to
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26

by DR.. Stephen Fl. Langdon, Sumeri
an scholar and assistant curator of
the museum. The epic, according to
Doctor Langdon, takes up the history
of civilization after Paradise, the fall
of man and the flood, and is a sequel
to the Sumsrian epic which he trans
lated year ago. The fragment which
contains the latest history is four and
one-half inches long and one inch
thick. 1t contains about 800 lines Of
inscriptions. 1t dates from about
2250 B. c., and hence represents a lit
erature older than that Of the Baby
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
GOES FAR BACK IN HISTORY
Nippur Tablet, Recently Discovered
and Translated, Has Brought Joy
to ArcheoIogists.

A Sumerian epic that tells the story
Of the reconstruction of civilization af-
ter the deluge has been discovered on
one of the famous Nippur tablets in
the University of Pennsylvania mu-
scum. Announcement of the discov-
cry and the completion of the trans
lation of the epic has just been made
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
USE AK ON DISEASED BIRDS
Little Satisfaction in Attempting to
Doctor Whole Flock of Sick
FcWls-Avoid Disorders.

There is little satisfaction in at
tempting to doctor whole flock Of
sick fowls in fact the block and ak
is about the best remedy for fowls
that become seriously i'll.
1t is far better to use the methods
and precautions which will keep
flock of fowls in healthy condition
than to attempt TO doctor them up af-
ter they have become affected with
disease.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26

lonians and the Chaldeans. 1.-THE boat
or ark is mentioned" Doctor Lang
don announces, "as well as Lahama
the god of the delhge. 1t describes the
regeneration of the ancient land of
Sumeria at the hands of the god of
wisdom, who decreed that it should
be the center of civilization"
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
An Economist.

Judge-You let the burglar go to
arrest an automobilist?
Policeman-Yes. The autoist pays
a fine and adds to the resources of the
state; the burglar goes to prison and
The state has to pay Tor his keep
Life.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
Detachable Fixtures.

All interior fixtures of poultry
house should be detachable and should
be so constructed as to come apart
quite readily. When exterminating
vermin, or cleaning and disinfeeting,
this feature is very important.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26

/ fit to stand before the blazing glory
of an opera house with uniformed at
tendant handing in very charming
and expensive wife.-New York Trib-
une.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
Keen Out Cold Drafts.

Patching the crack that lets in the
sunlight today keeps out the trouble
causing drafts that will come In to-
night.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-26
What Most Of Us Would Do.

Dyer-"What would you do if you
had all the money you have spent fool
ishly?" Ryer-"Spend 1t fooishly."-
Life.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
KEPT RICHELIEU'S HEAD; DIES
Late Deputy Armez Finally Consented
to the Burial Of GhastIy
Relic.

Parls.-M. Armez, deputy from the
department of the Cotes du Nord, who
just died Mt Plourivo, was formerly
custodian of the head of Cardinal
hchelieu. This relic came into the
possession of the Armez family during
the revolution, following the desecra-
tion of the tomb of the great minister
of Louis XIII.
Inc skull was preserved during
three generations in box bearing the
label Pate of Starsburg," to distract
attention from its great Importance.
inside were parchments establishing
the identity of the relic.
NJ. Armez was prevailed upon to part
with his important deposit about 30
years ago in favor Of the state, and
hichelieu's skull was solemnly inferred
In the church of the Sorbonne, where
1t has since remained.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
Bronze Turkey Tom.

est demand for the holiday trade is
Tor the smaller birds suitable for a
dinner for an ordinary family.
The plumage of the bronze is very
attractive. The feathers are bronze or
dull black with bands of white across.
The bronze tint gives pleasing color
effects.
One common objection has been that
the bronze hen is not a very good
layer. But 1t is generally found that
laying Is largely an individual charae-
teristic. Many prefer the bronze and
generally this breed by far outnumbers
the others on the holiday market.
The bronze turkeys are close de-
scendants OF the American wilo rur-
key, which 10 still found In some parts
OF our eountcy. The young Of the
domesticated birds soon show a ten
dency to wander In search OF food.
They can fly to an astonishing height
when It becomes necessary.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
Ennanemenf Clnsed-

hooinson-Halloa, old boyi How
are you? Glad TO see you. l heard YOU
We're engaged to Miss Bondclipper.
Jones-No, Robinson; / was en-.
gagged to her, but that is past.
Well, Jones, between you and me,
now' you are lucky boy. She's rich,
OF course, but that is all she has to
recommend her. And then her money
Is only prospective, you know.
Her father might lose it all before the
daughter got to handle it. But tell
me how you managed to break the
engagement"
Il didn't break it off"
"Oh, she did it herself, did she2
But perhaps l ought not to say any
thing about 1t. supposed, as she was
SO anxious to marry; everybody
knows that"
"oh, you needn't apologize. I'm not
worrying about It,"
That's good. 1 like to see a man
keep up his spirits. Might 1 inquire
what made her break it OFF,"
"Oh, she didn't break 1t off, either"
"Then how did you manage to get
out of the engagement
II married her last week.
Tit-Blts.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

broke forth, when they walked sedate-
ly out and took their seats along the
side OF the platform-an antediluvian
custom which has long been discarded
by everything but Sunday schools and
graduating classes.
The program went along smoothly,
| with no more stumbles than is custom
ary at such affairs, and nicely punctu-
ated with hnnd clippings. When the
superintendent read, "Recitation-Miss
Carol Starr" the applause was enthu-
siastic, for Carol was prime favorIte
In church and school and town. With
sweet and charming nonchalance she
trlpped to the front of the platform
and gave a graceful inclination of her
proud young head In response to the
applause. Then her voice rang out,
and the room was hushed. Nobody ever
worried when Carol spoke a piece.
Things always went all right. And
back to her place she walked, her face
flushed, her heart swelling high with
the qualification of a good deed well
done.
Carol" Lark whispered. 'T-rm
scared"
Instantly the triumph left Carols
heart. you're not" she whispered
passionately, gripping her twins hand
closely, 'you are not, you're all right"
Lark trembled more violently. Her
head swayed a little. Bright flashes
of light were binding her eyes, and her
ears were ringing. 'T-can't," she NUT
tered thickly. "Pm sick"
Carol leaned close to her and began
violent train of conversation, for the
purpose of distracting her attention.
Lark grew more pale.
Recitation--Miss Lark Starr"
Again the applause rang out.
Lark did not move. "I can't" she
whispered again. II can't"
Lark, Lark" begged Carol desper-
ately. "You must go, you must. THE
wind went drifting DER the lea,'--it,s
easy enough. Go on. Lark. You must"
Lark shook her head. 'Aimmmn."
she. murmured indlstinctly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
Our Town Names.

1t is interesting to discover, from
an examination of the United States
Official Postal Guide, that among our
public men after whom towns have
been named, Franklin seems to lead
in popularity, there being 81 Frank
Inns in the country, as against 30 Clin-
tons, 2S Washingtons 26 Hamiltons,
% Madisons and % Monroes, % Lin
coins, p JacksOns, 20 Jeffersons, 1S
Websters and 10 Roosevelts. The
name which has appealed most to the
town founders, however, is Union,
which, with its congeners, Unionville,
Uniontown, ETC., is applied to 90 towns
In the United States.-Outlook.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Lord Lucas home in the New For
est Did House," it is called-is one
OF the strangest family residences in
England. 1t lies seven miles from. the
little town of Ringwood, on the Hamp-
SHIRE Avon, in lonely countryside,
with no human dwelling within at least
three miles. Originally turf cutters
cottage stood on the site, and this the
late Auberon Herbert, father of Lord
Lucas, bought and pulled down, re
tanning only the old fireplace. In the
clearing thus made he built a cottage,
and as he thought he required them,
he put up other buildings, until the
"Old House" became strange collec-
ton of scattered dwellings.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
GULL. SURPLUS YOUNG STOCK
Don't Hold Poultry Until Christmas
Thinking Higher Prices Can
Be Obtained.

Now is the time to dispose of sur
plus young stock. Don't be fooled into
waiting until Christmas and then get
about the same price for a six-pound
bird as you can now get for a four
pound fry. Hold only the promising
breeders of the males and sell the re-
mainder. Pullets showing low vitality
by maturing slowly never make winter
layers and usually are first to contract
disease. Gull the old flock to half and
fill their places with the best of the
pullets. Determine the number Of
birds your house will hold by allowing
four square feet of floor space for each
hen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

make their living by travelling with a
show. You'll have to put up with auntie
she's beyond the beauing stagew
Suits me-" he said contentedly, "I
am getting more than my deserts. Come
on, Grace, wen start"
$50 will we, Connie" said Fairy.
But the boys came, both together,
and the family group set out together.
Carol and Hartley-one of her high
school admirers-led off by running a
race down the parsonage walk. And
Lark, old, worn and grave, brought up
the rear with Jim Forrest. Jim was
favorite attendant of the twins. He
had been graduated from high school
the year previous, and was finishing
on at the agricultural college in Ames.
But Ames was not far from home. and
he was still frequently on hand to
squire the twins when squires were in
demand.
For this broad-minded devotion the
twins gave him deep-seated gratitude
and affection and he always stood high
In their favor.
Are you scared, Lark?" he asked
her as they walked slowly down the
street toward the church.
I'm not scared, jim" she answered
solemnly, "but I'm perfectly cavern
Gus, If you know what that means"
Il sure do know" he said fervently,
didn't I have to do q speech at the
commencement exercises? There never
was a completer cavern than 1 was
that night. But can't figure out why
folks agree to do such things when
they don't have to. I had to. It was
compulsory"
Lark gazed at him with limpid trou-
bled eyes. II can't figure out, either. I
don't know why did. It was q mis-
take, some way"
At the church, which was gratifying
ly crowded with Sunday school enthu-
siasts, the twins forsoOk their friends
and slipped along the side aisle to the
dressing room"-commonly utilized
as the storeroom for worn-out song
books, Bibles and lesson sheets. There
they sat in throbbing. quivering silence
with the rest of the entertainers un-
til the first strains Of the piano solo
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
circumstances induce Fairy to
reveal her Iife's romance. The
twins for a short period enjoy
themselves hugely.
(To BE CoNTINUED.1
Puts It Up to the Judoe.

One Of the city judges, who was u
for reelection, made speech in Net
York, and after he had touched on
patriotism and the various questions
OF civic virtue and the keeping of a
good man on the bench, he said at the
close of his speech that he was ready
to answer any question propounded,
At this point one Of the members of
the club arose. Judge" began the
questioner, there's one thing that has
always bothered me, and hope YOU
can settle 1t for me so that the other
members of this club will see that I
am right. This is it: Does or does
not a straight flush beat four of a
kind under any and all clrcum-,
stances2"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
CORRECT CARE AND FEEDING
Finest Of Fowls With Improper Atten-
ton Will Not Produce Eggs--Wa-
ter Is Needed.

Breeding may be one-half Of pszI-
try Keeping but the other half is sure
ly care and feeding. The finest of
fowls with improper care will not pro-
duce. The production of an egg needs
an abundance of warm water along
with the necessary food elements, in
winter. The main components of
poultry feeds are protein, fats, and
carbohydrates. The fats and carbo-
hydrates form the yolk and protein
and water are largely required to pre-.
duce the white of an egg.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Remember the parsonage" begged
Carol. Think of Prudence. Think of
papa. Look, there he is, right down
there. He's expecting you, Lark. You
mustw
Lark tried to rise. She could NOT.
She could not see her fathers clear en-
couraging face for those queer flashes
of light.
You can," whispered Carol. lyon
can do anything, If you try. Prudence
says so."
People were craning their necks, and
peering curiously up to the second row
where the twins sat side by side. The
other performers nudged one another.
smiling significantly.
Il can't" Lark whispered, 'pm sick"
"Lark-Lark," called the superin-
tendent.
Carol sighed bitterly. Evidently it
was up to her. With a grim face, she
rose from her chair and started ont on
the platform. The superintendent
stared at her, his lips parting. The
people stared at her too, and smiled,
ana then laughed. Panic-stricken, her
eyes sought her fathers face. He nod
ded quickly, and his eyes approved.
Good" His lips formed the word,
and Carol did not falter again. The
applause was nearly drowned with
laughter as Carol advanced for her
second recitation.
The wind went drifting DER the
lea'" she began-her voice drifting
properly on the words-and so on to
the end of the piece.
Most of the audience, knowing
Larks temperament, had concluded
that fear prevented her appearance,
and understood that Carol had come TO
her twins rescue for the reputation
or the parsonage. The applause was
deatening as she went back. It grew
louder as she sat down with a COM
forting little grin at Lark. Then as
the clapping continued, something of
her natural impishness entered her |
heart.
Lark" she whispered, Ego out and
make bow"
Mercy" gasped Lark. ST didn't do
~
1T was supposed to be you---go on,
Lark Hurry! You've got tot Think
what a joke 1t will be-"
Lark hesitated, but Carols domi.
nance was compelling.
DO as I tell you" came the ner-
order, and Lark arose from
her chair, stepped out before the as
tonished audience and made q slow
md graceful bow.
Ihis time the applause ran riot, for
people OF less experience than those of
Mount Mark could tell that the twins
we're playing game. AS it continued.
jarol caught Larkin's hand in hers.
md together they stepped out once
nore' laughing and bowing right and
eft.
Lark was the last one in that night.
or she and Jim celebrated her defeat
Win two ice cream sodas apiece at the
'orner drug store.
dlsgraced the parsonage" she
ala meekly, as she stepped into the
aInlly circle, waiting to receive her.
Indeed you didn't" said Fairy. "It
vas too bad, but Carol passed it off
icely, and then, turning it into a joke
hat way took all the embarrassment
ut of it. 1t was perfectly all right,
no we weren't a bit ashamed"
And you did look awfully sweet
Then you made your bow" Connie said
when a member of the
amlly was down, no one ventured a
iugh, laugh-loving though they were.
Curious to say, the odd little freak
substitution only endeared the twins
the people of Mount Mark the more.
by ginger, you can't beat them
ioomin' twins" said Harvey Reel,
huckling admirIngly. And no one dis.
greed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
MAKE WINTER LAYERS WORK
Best Accomplished by Scattering Part
OF Their Grain in Litter-Exer-
else ls Desired.

You should make every winter layer
work for part of her living, which may
be best accomplished by scattering a
part of her feed in litter. The exer+
else they get from scratching for the
grain is very important. The exercise
serves to keep up the bodily health,
stimulates the organs of digestion and
reproduction and invigorates the en-
tire system. Feeding is one of the
most important items in winter egg
production.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
BRONZE TURKEY BEST KNOWN
Male Bird Sometimes Reaches Enor-
nous Proportions-Smaller Fowls
More in Demand.

The largest and perhaps the best
known of the domesticated turkey is
the bronze, sometimes called the NAM
moth bronze. The male bird of this
breed reaches an enormous size some
times. The standard weight for the
tom is 36 pounds and for the hen 20
pounds.
Generally the heavier weights are
found among the breeding birds, and
are not for sale. AS matter of ex-
perience breeders find that the great
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
British Columbia shIpbuIIdIro.

The steel steamer War Dog, the
first ship Of Its type to be built In
British Columbia, was recently
launched at Vancouver. The War Dog.
with length Of 315 feet, is also the
first steel cargo vessel to be built in
that province. The contract was
placed by a Japanese steamship COM
pany through an English firm. Sinca
the steamer was launched she has
been sold to a British fiEnl.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
RedOuln Women Show Fortltude.

The fortitude of Bedouin women on
the march is traditional. On the long
"hadj," or march, to Mecca, over the
hot sands their suffering is intense !;
yet they keep the pace, do all the
work, bear children on the way, and
arrive when the brave" men do. So
great is the physical courage of these
women that they have often been
known, as their hour for delivery ap-
preached, to halt beside the trail, bring
q child into the world, and then over
take the marching caravan before
nightfall.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
FEEDING FOWLS FRESH MEAT
Rabbits, Horses and Other Animals
Are Safely Used for This Pur-
pose on Many Farms.

1t is common practice on many
farms to feed fowls fresh meat
throughout the winter. Rabbits, horses
and favm animals of one kind or an-
other are safely used for this purpose
during freezing weather. There is
great danger from ptomalre poisoning
occurring where this practice is con-
tinued under careless methods and
the meat allowed to rot.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
THE MARKETS
LIVE STOCK.

National Stock -Cattle-Na.
tive beef steers, $8@15.75; yearling
beef steers, $7@15.5O; COWS, $5@11;
stockers and feeders, S6.50@11s calves
S5.75Q1325; Texas steers, $6.75@
1850; fair to prime southern beef
steers, $9@12.75; beef cows, $6@1O;
southern prime yearling steers, $3.50
Q10.
Hogs-Mixed, $1735@17.65: good,
S17.55@177O; rough. $16.75@17; light,
$17.26017.5O; pigs, $16@16.75; bulk,
$17.25@1765.
Sheep-Ewes, $10@11; wethers, s11
@12.25; Gamers choppers, $5@8.5O;
lambs. s1S@1750.
Chicago.-Hogs-Mixed and butch.
ers. S172O@119O; good heavy, $17.25
@17.eO; rough heavy, $1725@17.45;
light $16.7O@17SO; pigs, S13@16;
bulk, $1740@17S5.
Cattle-Beeves, T.sOQ1475; COWS
and heifers, $6Q11.65; stockers and
feeders, s6@11.1O; Texans, s6.15@
1850; calves, $7Q13.
Sheep-Native and western, S8.75@
1890; lambs. $125O@17.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

with the price of milk soaring all
over the country the kaiser is not the.
only one who wars on babies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
CAROL GOES TO THE ASSISTANCE OF LARK WHEN DEEP
EMBARRASSMENT THREATENS AND A NEAR
PAINFUL INCIDENT BECOMES A COMEDY

syncpsisThe Mr. Starr where
Prudence his eldest daughter house
sistng of her father
Larand arrival of their amt
Grace Lencss Of the smaller results dis
asrousy for their Christian
science Prudence popones her wedding
Then Carol tries to the roughnecks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
Cash Grain.

Since control has been established
little change is shown in the price Of
grains.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14

f-Presiden Wilson defer
decision the of furnishing American merchant
additional
authority for
the policy the and that is
Immediate prospect go
involving VOaion Of American
rights generally believed by admin
on officials Fastening the approach Of the hour when Eo
president again will before
the u brought the
disregard of American rights fact protest has
already be unless Germany
gained administration
indicating for Arneri
the policy of Tho
United States which be committed against
American ships. zaa sssaz
While has that there
objection furnishing
the slightest
United attitude today.
the png freight the
other evidences of the
effect Of submarine neutral
regarded Of the accumulation of aogravons which
peeted lead to action s ssg
indicate
Of the submarine policy only believe
sacrificed
Vigorous dsnials made today Of split the
cabinet question of furnishing for American ships
Naturally It said differences judgment
cabinet will sody
the president decision he F. Il
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-14
Count Won Bernstorff
Sailed for Home Today
(Ry Associated Press.l

Hobosr. NJ j. Feb 4-Ths special carrying
suite from Washington" arrived at the railroad terminal here this
Th. train stopped about two block: from tn. dock Of Ss Sean
TO- M for cps.1. "S t 'fR = vi" ." ~" ''' were
:s:pri::s II.
pass : the a. ps s $ sS ~. % b" e sSS sF y % 81
men and dsetv"s force the neutrality
poie. up among
s pa : s OF % Ss Do and % So d @ d two
The Frsds vI viii 400 in her first and $50
Among them is z~sdinsE
@ s e
S We s S ~s .s.sso s"s s @
although under $4,000 bail on pending indictments +.~
lined behind wooden fence DE
end Of the snd prevented other than from
snte.rd rssas". which q. ss.sas, step
psrt."s. ps% s~' - -'"''' 's' -'-,''e ',''
.oS: poes =: said
him 70 hand i 70 the
letter :s::s .F:a;sjss % sss.1zI.r VT. claimed
~tO shoulder gun In the service"
deferred two hour. or until oeoe No spanson osd
The Fdsr vl encountered eIevsn-hour difficulties in obtain
Count sorn.tor# b..v. .hps convoy.
sno6 procedure many
that he S..ssG sentiment !" the United State. was "a.nssd BY
% s.: sppss SsSSs sssi
the nsSs instead of the sT had you ouS
shipped your goods Naturally sympathy
avher doesh him
aLs consider humanity intsrnatIona
against Germany the grounds that violated the
rule that does not work both
"Is violation rights Of
the
babss7 There nothing
the Btish2 Even government
British
ambassador asked whether
ing contained in the German note snnounsina ths
policy which directly responsible for She Diplomatic
relations Americans of che
hopeuly
ony everything an tight II 10 Amsa-
killed. there win hope that