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Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15
THE WORLD WAR.

WY ho started the World war IS question that 1t will
 WV require ages for statesmen to explain. And then
 they will differ according to nationality. Ger man will always contend that Russia, England France and perhaps all of he drew the sword that precptated the conflict which has bathed the world in blood.
 But far and above this question towers that of much greater import: For what millions of men dying? What the destiny of mankind that such terrible toll has to be taken? History alone answer that question Few of today may the fruits of such titanic Strug gle between nations It has always bee thus No genera ton has appreciated fully the sacrifices it has made There has never been when the significance Ofwas wholly disclosed to the participants It has required half
 century for the fruits of the American Civil to be- come fully appreciated And there are those alive today relics of the antebeum days who cannot for the life of them understand why two sections of the nation should engage in four years of fratricidal strife.
 Freedom in every part of the world is being given deeper significance meaning. Countries that al ready had been fired by the torch of democracy have far ed out anew with the birth of new day. Even the Uni ted States of America South American republics China and other lands where the people constitute the sovereign power have taken life Some of the warning tonS have become democratized and of phophetic vision profess to the spirit taking hold of the German empire and are convinced in their minds that it but question of time until the Hohenzoern dynasty will be banshed and all the members of this imperial fam fly sent into oblivion, have the Russian and his royal sons and daughters
 When the world is made free from imperial menace and the rights of all peoples recognized then will demo- cracy into its With it will improvements and convenences of life not known before We may not be able to divine the ture but maybe sure that evo uon moves ever on to higher and more perfect forms
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15
Jury Session of
 Court is Called;
 BOOtleggers Hit

The jury session of the Superior Court has been called for September. The exact date, however, has not been fixed. There are a number of jury cases to come up, including several for bootlegging
 Bootleggers fared roughly at the bar of justice this week, finding that dispensing the "joy juice" is an expen- sive proposition. Among those who can testify accordingly are: Frank Connor, Shorty" Wheeler and Jose October, each of whom was fined S1OO and sentenced to 100 days in the coun- ty jail. All three pleaded guilty when arraigned.
 Myrtle Williams is at liberty under a S400 bond and D. Sanchez is in jail awaiting trial on the charge of boot logging
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15
TAXING ALIENS

m he suggestion of a reader of the Mohave County
 Miner that aliens in this country should contribute something to the Red Cross is good idea His plan of taxing the income or wages of persons who cannot serve the American army and thus compel them to con tribute something for American allied defense should come to the attention of our lawmakers
 There are thousands of aliens in this country-frend and foe-who enjoying the fruits of genuine liberty and when the present crisis on many of them auto matcay passed into status whereby they not ser viceabe to the nation. Whether they will not they should be compelled to contribute something to the Amer ican cause and no better place could be found than the Red Cross
 In the case of aliens of our aies the suggestion that such aliens might elect to have their contributions given to the Red Cross society of their native land worthy of consideration The main thing is, that millions of dollars could be collected from class of people who not tributing to the cause of world democracy.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15
OF COUNTY
 OPEN NEXT MONDAY;
 MANY NEW TEACHERS

Vacation days for "Young America" end at midnight next Sunday night. Next day, the 17th., school starts, and it's back to the scholastic grind for 1194 youngsters in this county.
 There are two new schools in this county this year, at Glenwood and Mt. TrumbulI. They will open about Oct. T. A new school house is being built at Blackberry to replace the old build ing, and school will not open there un- til Oct. IT.
 In Kingman, the New County Union High school will open for all the school children in the county. This new structure has just been completed at a cost of approximately s6O,0OO. Arrangements have been made for holding two classes of the graded school of Kingman, the seventh and eith, in this new building, as the old graded school has become very crowd ed.
 The increase in school census last year was 50. The average daily at- tendance was about 1000. There are 23 schools in the county, employing 35 teachers. There will be number of new teachers in the county this year to take the place of those who have resigned, besides those required to fill new teaching positions.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15
A WOMAN'S ANSWER
 To The Vampire After painting by G. W. Harting .. Verses by Felicia Blake With Apologies to Kipling)

verses by FeHcla Blake
 With Apologies to Kipling) A fool there was, and she lowered her
 pride (Even as you and D To bunch of conceit in masculine
 hide We saw the faults that could not be
 denied, But the fool saw only his manly side (Even as you and D Oh, the love she laid on her own
 hearts grave With the care of her head and hand, Belongs to the man who did not know (And now she knows that he never
 could know) And did not understand. A fool there was, and her best she
 gave
 (Even as you and D Of noble thoughts, of gay and grave (And all were accepted as due to
 the nave) But the fool would never her folly
 save
 (Even as you and D Oh, the stabs she hid, which the Lord
 forbid
 Had ever been really planned, She took from the man who didn't
 know why (And now she knows he never knew
 why) And did not understand. The fool was loved while the game
 was new (Even as you and D And when it was played, she took her
 cue
 (Plodding along as most of us dol Trying to keep his faults from view (Even as you and D. And it isn't the ache of the heart, or
 it's break That stings like a white-hot brand It's the learning to know that she
 raised a god And bent her head to kiss the rod For the one who could not understand.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15
MINE ASSESSMENT WORK

TT he U Senate has passed an act suspendng the op-
 eration of the law requiring annual work on mining
 claims but when it reached the house it was prac- cally rewritten. But the purpose of the law in both bills is to exempt the mine from the annual work It probable that the law will go into effect as it has been taken up by congress in plenty of time to be of bene fit to the miner should it pass and obtain the signature of the president.
 While some assessment work is of benefit to the mines largely done in loose way and the property gets material benefit The suspension of the law this year really commendable measure and many poor mine own will have occasion to bless the congressman who have been instrumental in bringing the measure before the law making body.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15
ARIZONA CROPS ARE
 HEAVIER THIS YEAR
 THAN THEY WERE LAST

A summary of the September crop for the State of Arizona and for the United States, as compiled by the Bureau of Crop Estimates (and trans mitted through the Weather Bureau) U. s. Department of Agriculture, is as follows:
 Corn.
 State: September 1 forecast, S92,- 900 bushels; production last year December estimate), 77O,OOO bushels. United States: September l fore cast, 3,25O,OO0,0OO bushels; produc- ton last year December estimate) 2,5S3, ,241, ,OOO bushels.
 All Wheat.
 State: September 1 forecast, 82O,- 900 bushels; production last year December estimate), 1,160,OOO bush. els.
 United States: September 1 fore cast, 66S,OOO,OOO bushels; production last year December estimate), 639,- 8S6O00 bushels.
 Oats.
 State: September 1 forecast, 441,- 900 bushels; production last year December estimate), 338,OOO bushels. United States: September 1 fore cast, 1,53O,OOO,OOO bushels; production last year December estimate), 1,251,- 992,OOO bushels. Barley.
 State: September 1 forecast, l. 220,000 bushels; production last year December estimate), 1,12O,OOO bush els.
 United States: September 1 fore cast, 2O4,OOO,OOO bushels; production last year December estimate), 1sO,- 927,00O bushels.
 Potatoes.
 State: September 1 forecast, 929,- 900 bushels; production last year December estimate), 115,O00 bushels. United States: September l fore cast, 462,00O,OOO bushels; production last year( December estimate), 2S5,- 437 ,000 bushels.
 All Hay.
 State: Preliminary estimate, 56S,- 900 tons; production last year (Dec- ember estimate), 641 ,000 tons.
 United States: Preliminary esti- mate, 92,OOO,OOO tons; production last year December estimate), 1O9,7S6,- 900 tons.
 Prices.
 The first price given below is the average on September 1 this year, and the second the average on September last year.
 State: Wheat,------ and 11S cents per bushel. Corn, ----...- and 10O Oats, -.-..- 66. Potatoes, --.-.-.. and 180. Hay, -........--. and S1O.7O per ton Cotton, .--... and -......--.. cents per pound. Eggs, ----.... and 34 cents per dozen.
 United States: Wheat, 2O9.O7 and 1912 cents per busheL. Corn, 175.5 and 83.6 cents. Oats, 61.7 and 43.1 cents. Potatoes, 1891 and 109.3 Hay, S13.68 and $1O.42 per ton. Cot ton, 23.4 and 14.6 cents per pound Eggs, 33.2 and 23.3 cents per dozen.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15

Good roads are national necessity. In war times, their importance douby great In the event that it be- necessary to transport large bodies of troops and large amounts of supplies overland the lack of good roads would be calamity
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15

F. Blackburn, formerly with the Tarr, McComb & Ware Commercial company, has accepted a position with the Central Commercial company.
Mohave County miner., 1917-09-15

Unlted SJates: Wheat, ZUJ.UI and 1912 cents per bushel. Corn, 175.5 and S3.6 cents. Oats, 61.7 and 43.1 cents. Potatoes, 1891 and 109.3 Hay, $13.68 and $1O.42 per ton. Cot ton, 29.4 and 14.6 cents per pound Eggs, 33.2 and 23.3 cents per dozen.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

DR.. F. T. Walker of Phoenix, Ariz.,
is visiting in our city, stopping with
his sister-in-law, Mrs. Bette Davis.
He preached Sunday morning and
evening at the Third Baptist church
two very able and instructive sermons.
In the morning "A Weeping Savior"
which was very helpful and inspiring;
in the evening Religion vs. Christian
ity." This sermon was indeed the
most instructive sermon ever listened
to in the city. On Monday afternoon,
in company with Mr.. L. M. Brown, his
cousin, he visited Watch Tower park
and listened to the most splendid rem
dition of musical talent rendered by
the Jazz band, one Of the finest col
ored companies on the road. He was
very much delighted with the trip, no
ticing the vast improvements Of the
tri-cities in the last sixteen years. He
lectured Monday night on the subject,
1'How Did You Die :" Tuesday night
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
Home of Dr.. J. A. Jefferson.

few weeks visit with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Gentry have re-
turned from a visit to the old home in
Kentucky. They report very pleas
ant time, although many changes had
transpired since their last visit there.
Samuel Hall, Jr., is among those
who were in the first draft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Burnley are home
from a, two weeks visit in Chicago and
Detroit, Mich. Geo. was renewing &C
quaintances and seeing old sights at
his former home. Willis Turner had
charge of the R. I. pumping station
during Georges absence.
= Samuel Hall, Jr., Miss Luba Gwinn
and Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Black were AL
bia visitors last week in attendance at
the grand lodge X. P. festivities. A
grand time was had.
The carpenter work on the new
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
GALESBURG. ILL.

Last quarterly meeting of the year
was held at the A. NJ. E. church Sun
day, July goth. Rev. U. Thompson OF
Monmouth preached sacramento ser
vices. The presiding elder was unable
to attend services, being with the bish-
op in Chicago. Services were we'll at
tended all day.
The stewardesses will give lawn
fete at the home of Mrs. W. Bell on
Wednesday, August l. Public cor
daily invited.
Mr.. V. McGiii spen: Sunday in Ke-
vance.
The Garrison club will meet at the
church Friday, August 8, to prepare
for the reception August 9Th in honor
Of Bishop Coppin.
Bishop L. J. Coppin will be at Allen
Chapel on Monday, August 9Th. Pub
lie is cordially invited.
The Thimble Circle was entertained
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

Mr.. A. L. Smith is one of our old
and we'll known citizens, having been
here many years. He is very sue
cessful business man and has just re-
modelled his first class, up-to-date ton
serial parlor, which is completely mod
ern, with three chairs.
Mr.. Smith is prominent in the
knights Of Pythias and an active poll
tician. He was a candidate a few
years ago for constable and should
have been nominated. He has been a
delegate to many state republican con-
ventions and is always ready to help
any movement for the betterment of
his race. He has many friends in the
city and state. He owns valuable
property and a beautiful home.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

at the home of Mrs. Bolder on Friday,
August 3.
Emancipation proclamation picnic
will be given at Illinois park Wednes-
day, August 9Th. The Rock Island
ball team will play Galesburg boys.
A large crowd is expected.
Mrs. P. Harris of Palmyra, Mo-, who
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Jackson, left for St. Paul on Monday
morning.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

church site in the black belt, where
they anticipate erecting a modern
church home, which will be a monu-
ment to the efforts of the early pioneer
Negro west of the Mississippi and an
inspiration to the unborn generations.
The house located on the new church
site has been remodeled-bath, gas,
electric lighted, hard wood floors and
is one of the best parsonage homes in
the African M. E. connection. The old
parsonage home has been sold.
Rev. Birt's wide acquaintance and
spectacular career in Des Moines has
attracted the attention of some of the
leading pulpitteers of the church who
have been his guests and graced the
pulpit. Some Of the leading artists
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

house of A. L. Hall is progressing
nicely and the structure will soon be
ready for the plasterers.
Jos. Daniels has started the oiling
of the roads in the adjacent towns,
and has many contracts 10 fill.
Your correspondent was in attend
ance at the K. P. grand lodge sessions
at Abba on July Z4-26, and better
convention and attendance l have
never seen.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

Mrs. Spriggs. They moved here from
Oklahoma. He has just completed a
five-room bungalow, which is stuc-
coed, and he also owns another beau
tiful home He is one of the infuen-
tial citizens of our city. Being an ac-
tive member of Corinthian Baptist
church, also his lovely wife and fam
lily, Des Moines is indeed fortunate
in receiving such newcomers and we
hope for them successful future. He
was born in Alabama in 1866 and has
seven children.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
A. NJ. E. CHURCH.

St. Paul's A. NJ. E. church, this city,
under the passionate Of Rev. S. L. Brit,
has enjoyed marked progress and sue
cess. The Rev. Brit is closing his Sec
ond years pastorate. The annual con-
ference meets in September at St.
Paul, MINI. The membership has
been doubled, large numbers have
united with the church at preaching
services. The revival campaigns were
marked with deep religious fervor and
many accessions to the church. The
numerous financial rallies attest the
loyalty of the large membership ana
have enabled the trustees to purchase
one of the most beautiful lots for a
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

on "Footpaths Of Peace; Wednesday
afternoon, "Contentment." This lee
ture was especially for women. These
lectures are the Sutcliffe Classics and
the finest ever heard by our people.
No one can hear these lectures and
fail to derive great benefit therefrom.
Such a man we are proud of as a
preacher and lecturer, and we hope
that his stay in this state will be in
definite. He leaves Thursday to spend
the Sunday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

of the race, singers, p1anists and n
turers, have appeared in this churj
The visiting boards of the chusl
have looked after the migratory d
ment of the city. Many strange
have been met and found their wayl
the various churches Of the city. n
sick and dead have been cared for q
every claim of the connection met. Il
large sums for education and forei
missions have been raised
Rev. Brit can easily be styled c,
mopolitan pastor who knows no
feat. He is ably seconded by his cd
wife, who is we'll known through
the connection and who ranks as qua
of A. M. E. parsonages.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
MIR. BLAGBURN.

The above is the beautiful home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Spriggs at 1860
w. Fourteenth street 1t is a nine
room completely modern home, with
solarium, with hard wood floors, cleo
trio lights. The exterior is succeed.
most all of the workmanship on this
beautiful home was done by Mr..
Spriggs himself, who is a general con-
tractor Undoubtedly no family who
has come to our city within the last
three years has done more to solve
the race problem than has Mr.. and
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
GRADUATED Sore Eyes Cured.

For twenty years l suffered frol
bad case of graduated sore eyes,
Martin Boyd of Henrietta, KY.
February, 1908, a gentleman asked
to try Chamberlain's Salve. bou
& box and used about two thirds
it and my eyes have not given mel
trouble SINCE" This salve is for
by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03
WASHINGTON. IOWA, NOTES

WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. :
Miss Cloretta Allen expects to enter
the State Agricultural college at Man.
haitian, Kansas, this fall. =
Miss Kathryn Turner visited rela-
tives and friends at Fairfield and Mt.
pleasant few days last week.
Mrs. Lewis Hill and daughter, Esth-
er, have returned to Chicago, after a
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-03

This picture is a true likeness of DR..
W. H. Lowry, our new popular young
dentist, who has located in our city
more than one year ago. after gradu-
ating from the Iowa State university.
Prior to his graduation he taught
school for a number of years in Vir-
ginia. He married the oldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Mason of this
city and she is fine helpmate. DR..
Lowry is q trained military man. His
fine modern Office is in the Thompson
hotel at Ninth and Park. He has. a
large practice.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
Lonoke County

Appealed by party and held for service: John Sims, 2705, Scott; Thomas Norwood Street, 1735, Lonoke; Albert Thompson, 963, England; Francis Erwin Rowley, 1729. Lonoke; Edward Taylor Williams, 624, Jackson vile; Morton Canes Young, 3O5, Carlisle; Jaso Dennis, 1881, Lon Oke.
 Appealed by party and dis charged: Homer Prince Lingo, 544, Jacksonville; Richard Ali son Watts, Keo
 Appealed by government and discharged: Samuel Bell, 2234, Scott.
 Appealed by another and dis charged: Lucian Clair. 1117, Coy; Arthur Morton, 2675, Kerr; Tom North, 2034, England; Oliver Hays, 1167, England.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
SAYS WAREHOUSES NEEDED FOR
 SURPLUS POTATOES

Washington. Sept. - With a DO tato crop of at least 100,000.000 bushels large4 than the countl y needs for it's table, Carl Vroo- man. assistant secretary of agri- culture. said last night the Uni ted States would be guilty of an nexcusable military blunder if it did not provide the warehous- ing necessary to make use of this surplus in such a way as to re- lease products of equal food val ue to the army and the allies.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
BONE DRY RULING
Officers Must Have Warrants to Search
 Autos and Houses

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 16.-"The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects agai1st unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated" said an opinion rem dered today by Clifford Walker, state attorney general He ruled that only after an officer has se- cured positive evidence that tn e "bone dry" law is being violated and after a search warrant has been issued has the right to search and seize liquor on the premises or in the effects of a Georgia citizen" ;"
 In announcing his opinion, the attorney general said complaints had been received, some of which alleged that automobiles and other vehicles had been promis culously searched by officers. without warrants, because of a suspicion that these vehicles were transporting liquor into the state.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
POWER LINE IS PUT IN OPERA.
 TON

Pine Bluff, Sept. 19 The power line extending from Pine Bluff to Lonoke, Tucker, Ferda, England and Sherrill was put in operation Monday morning, ac. cording to announcement made by Manager Longino of the Ar kansas Light and Power Compa- ny. The line will give light and power to the several towns and to a number of gins and farms in the territory. By next season it is expected that power will be furnished to rice farms on Grand Prairie near Carlisle.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
Oregon & California Railroad Co. Grant
 Lands

Legal fight over land at last ended. Title revested in United States. Land, by Act of Con gress, ordered to be opened un- der homestead laws for settle ment and sale. Two million three hundred thousand Acres. Containing some of best Timber and Agricultural Lands left in United States. Large Copy lighted Map showing land by townships and sections, laws covering same and description of soil, climate, rainfall. eleva tions, temperature, etc, Post paid One Dollar. Grant Lands Locating Co, Portland Oregon.
 14-13t
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
To The Shaving Public

Gentlemen, I desire to an bounce to you that my Barber Shop is now open for business, and my motto shall be Sanity" and courteous treatment. Hot and cold water all the time.
 Bath room in connection for either ladies, gentlemen or chil. dren, bath room separate from barder shop.
 Everton Bldg. Yours to serve, 17-tf Zim Ligon
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
Listen, Kaiserl

BY THREE LITTLE GIRLS Where is old Kaiser Bill? 1 wonder to whom he'll make his
 will, Surely not to Uncle Sam, But then we don't give a d.. Bere's to the fellow" who had
 his way, He got Uncle Sam in the wars of
 today. He didn't know we were so We'll drive Germany into her
 Grave. We know you are the U S. men, Bravely you will fight and win, And we will say when you are
 through, He fought bravely for the Red,
 White and Blue. Though we are just kids of to.
 day, We sure will stand by the U.
 $. A. It makes those Germans chew
 the rag, Because they can't whip the
 Dear Old Flag, Although the Germans are so
 true, No one can whip the Red, White
 and Blue. When Old Glory gees over to
 France, She surely will make those Ger
 mans dance.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20

Ask for votes when you have work done at Wise Bros. garage
 Quite a crowd of Stuttgart people passed through Carlisle Wednesday morning en route to Little Rock to attend the circus and take in the soldiers big pa rade.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-09-20
For Sale

Three good rice horses and one school pony for sale at a bar gain, apply to Snow & Son, Car lisle, Ark. 18tf