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The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

When the law making bootleg
ging a crime was passed, and a
fine or imprisonment, or both,
were added as penalties for viola
ton, the trainers intended that
Jail sentences should be inflicted
as well as fines if necessary to
break up the illegal traffic. The
records of the court in this coun-
ty show that in every case where
a stiff Jail sentence has been i'm
posed, the man either left the
county when released, or retired
from whisky peddling as a busi-
ness; and in nearly every case
where only a fine was assessed
the man returned to his job of
bootlegging on a larger scale so as
to recoup his loss by fines. With
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
HAVE
Been ANNOYED
ENOUGH

A prescription pharmacist has
placed within reach of all quick
relief for which hundreds of peo-
pie have sought for days and
weeks. There is nothing more an
noying than tired, aching, sweat
ing, burning, and sore feet. Call
up Winslow Drug Company and
have 35c package of KLEEBS
FOOT REVIEWER sent out and
your foot troubles will soon be
forgotten. Simply dust little
of the powder in shoes and on
feet each morning for a few days.
It's a new thing and guaranteed.
Prepared only by KLEBB PHAR-
MACALLABORATORIES, Phoe-
nix, Ariz. Dispensed by Winslow
Drug Co.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

this record before the court it
should be convincing that the
time has come when fines only
should not be the penalty, but a
stiff Jail sentence of a year or
eighteen months added as good
measure, which could be sus-
pended whenever the prisoner
decided he would leave the state
for the states good. If we are
to continue fining bootleggers
simply as means of raising re-
venue, and allow them to return
to their illicit business, it would
be better and more profitable to
return to the licensing of saloons
as in former days. Twenty
licenses at $1,000 each could be
granted in thirty days if the law
would permit, which is several
times as much as the county can
collect in fines from bootleggers.
If the fines are not levied for re-
venue, why continue the practice?
It certainly has no deterrent eff
feet on the bootlegger as he con-
siders it in the light of a license
to do business. The place for
these cattle is in Jail, and all this
sentimental talk about a first Of
fender is sheerest rot. Men
know they are violating the law
when they are peddling whisky
in Arizona, and they are taking
a chance at the law for the big
profits in the business. They
feel safe that the only punish
ment that will be meted out even
if caught will be only a nominal
flne or a couple or hundred DOL
lars. When the courts begin to
put the fear of God into these
fellows by fning them a couple
of hundred dollars and sending
them to Jail for a year or two,
they will hesitate to continue in
the business, or they will be
hunting new locations where
more leniency is shown bootleg
gers. They are not wanted in
Navajo county, and it is up tc
Judge Sapp to administer penal
tiles that will drive them out.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
Millinery Opening.

Mrs. w. T. Butler has changed
her millinery location tothe mez-
canine floor in Babbitt Mercan-
tile Co.'S store, where she will
be glad to greet all the ladies.
She has all that is new and lat
est in millinery, and gives spec
ial attention to demands for hats
made to order.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
According to government re.

According to government re-
ports, more than 100000, 600
bushels of wheat is stored in
Australia, though sold to the
British government and held at
the risk of the Australian owners.
Mice and weevil are said to be
doing considerable damage. By
next February, the accumulation
of wheat in Australia may reach
180, 900, 900 bushels. 1t is to be
hoped that while we are estab-
fishing wheatless days in Amer
lea, the Australian crop will not
be destroyed by pests while held
in storage.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

Speaking to the soldiers at the
Camp Mills, on Long Island, Col.
Roosevelt said; This is an ex-
elusive war. / was blackballed
by the committee on admissions. I"
We are glad that the Colonel is
able to view the situation humor-
ously; for there is in it grim
reality which may result tragi-
cally. We do not mean that the
mere fact of keeping Roosevelt
out of the trenches is likely to
lose the war; but we mean that
the ostracism of men like Roose-
velt and Leonard Wood indicates
a tendency on the part Of the
administration which will prevent
tho nation from utilizing all of
its forces against the enemy.
At Washington there is a disposi-
tion to narrow the circle of those
who shall participate in the con-
duct of the war, and this elimi-
nation is not established on lines
of fitness but upon lines of favor
itism and partisanship. Now, it
is very clear, that all the ability
and all the patriotism of the
country are not to be found
among those who are friendly to
the President and who vote the
democratic ticket. Yet one
would be justified in thinking so
from review of what the ad-
ministration has been doing and
its selection of advisers and lead
ers for war work. Colonel
Roosevelt makes it the subject
for a jocular comment, it is real
ly subject for serious thought.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

The Bisbee strike situation is
gradually clearing up, and a
semblance of law and order is
being maintained. Some of the
deported men returned to Bisbee,
and they were promptly arrested
on a charge of VACANCY, and
given Jail sentences. 1t is the
adopted policy of the peace Of
fcers in the Warren district not
to permit a member of the |. w.
w. to land, which seems to be in
accord with public sentiment that
there is no place in this country
for members of such a traitorous,
criminal organization.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

The question of establishing a
new federal court district for
northern Arizona is again being
agitated, and with the agitation
comes the grooming of various
candidates for the one big plum
the federal judgeship. Among
the various names mentioned is
Judge John A. Ellis, superior
court judge of Mohave county,
and of all the list he is the one
most desirable for the position.
HID has the qualifications in an
eminent degree that are so fire.
Quently sadly lacking in jurists.
He is fearless and honest, clean
in his moral habits, and a mind
free from petty prejudices; and
withal is we'll versed lin the law.
He is a faithful and conscientious
partisan of democracy, which the
editor considers his only besetting
sin, but he is such a genial and
companionable soul that one for
gets even that when in his COM
pany. If Arizona is to have a
new federal judge we hope Presi-
dent Wilson will look with favor
on Judge Ellis.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

r. w. Kramer has resigned as
deputy attorney general for Ari-
zona, and we don't blame him.
He is real lawyer, and having
to sit around and read the alleg-
ed opinions prepared by Attor-
ney General Wiley Jones, fear
full all the time the people might
accuse him of being their author,
would force any good lawyer off
the Job.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

A German commander has Of
fered a reward for the first
American soldier brought in dead
or alive. Before this war is over
there will be so blamed many
American soldiers hanging right
at the heels of the fleeing Ger
mans they will be glad to pay a
reward to get them out of sight.
The common opinion in Germany
is that the American soldier is
no good as a fighter, but they
will learn to their sorrow that the
information is unreliable.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

A little matter like having his
plant destroyed by fire does not
seem to interfere in the least
with the regular publication of
the Blade-Tribune at Florence.
1t comes to hand promptly on
time in it's regular size. Editor
Wrenn is all pluck and courage,
and his neighbors and friends
will see that he gains his reward.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
Notice..

| will not be responsible fol
any bills contracted by my wife,
Annie B. Fuller, after the 9th
day of September, 1917.
L. R. FULLER.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

State of Arizona, County of Navajo So. I.R. c.
Kaufman, Cashier of the above named bank
do solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
R. C. KAUFMAN, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of Sept 1917.
j. F. MAHoNEY, Notary Public.
Correct Attest R. H. FUTILE,
L. M. SHIPLEY,
o. B. SUTTON.
Directors.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
Shall We Cut Out Slang?

Eminent and learned gray
boards throw up their hands in
horror at the thought of a uni
versal use of slang. Then, along
comes Brander Matthews, Profess
sor of English and other things,
saying that one day slang will be
incorporated in the dictionary
along with such high-priced,
dignifed words as dodecahedron
and cephalagia. For our part we
will stick to slang rather than
endanger our jaw bones with five
cylindered chatter like the fore
going.
But we've got to hand it to
George Ade for being the first
literanteur (whatever tn a t
means) to give slang its real
innings in the English language.
He was the first writer of note
to recognize in slang an opportu-
nifty to show up our little weak
nesses and we have been strong
for him over since.
George AIDES Fables in Slang
appear exclusively in Cosmopol-
itan. In the October number he
has five brand new Fables that
will give you enough material for
embellishing your conversation
to last you several months.
And if anyone objects to your
use of slang, refer them to
Brander MATHEWS and George
AIDE.
Wanted to buy, a good second
hand typewriter. Must be in
first class conditions. Inquire at
Winslow Mail.
Mrs. r. C. Fenton, dressmaker,
Phone 267.
You get your fresh vegetables
at the Winslow meat market.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

n EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
X Bank of Winslow. at Winslow in the State
of Arizona, at the close of business Sept
1lth 1917
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

n EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
X Arizona State Bank, at Winslow in the
State of Arizona, at the close of business
Sent II 1917
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
We Can't Do The Impossible.


If it is not advisable to make
the effort we will tell you so
Our speciality is watch repairing.
So if you need your watch re-
paired, cleaned or regulated bring
it to US. Regularity is the key
note of success in a watch or
clock; if it doesn't keep time you
might as well sell it for old metal.
Every timepiece which. leaves
this establishment is in Al order.
E. TI. BLACK,
JEWELER.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
Advertised Letter for Week List
ending September 21-1917.

AMERICANS:
Sugose P. Balberde Alfredo Ch. Bustamante
Francisco Error & Co. Miss Joe Corner
Richard Hart John Long
F. j. Painter Ace Payne
Mrs. H. Scott Louis Schultz
Tom Young.
MEXICANS:
Joaquin Raiz Trinidad Balleza
Julian M. Montoya Rosendo Martinez
Enriquez Rivera Ambrosio Romero
Esequie Ruiz Trinidad Ruiz
Miss Milo Yanello.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

Frank Lyons lost fifty sheep in
the stock yards here last week
out of a band he had brought in
to deliver to Mr.. C. Chambers.
The cause of their death is a
mystery, as they all seemed to
be in a thrifty condition when
brought in from the range. 1t is
probable the sheep had eaten of
some poisons plants while being
driven to market from the ranch.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

Wanted to buy, a good second
hand typewriter. Must .be in
first class conditions. Inquire at
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

W IIISIUW WdII.
Mrs. r. G. Fenton, dressmaker,
Phone 267.
You get your fresh vegetables
at the Winslow meat market.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
WOMEN MUST ASSESS POLL TAX
Women Cannot Vote in 1918 Unless
They Pay 1917 Poll Tax.

Mrs. o. F. Ellington, Chairman o.
the Equal Suffrage Stae e Central Com
mittee, today issues the following
statement.
Every woman in Arkansas must as
scSS iIer poll tax and sign ii state
meat saying she does SO OIL ner oWn
ire viii before June -, 1917. The
Women now hold pol. TAX for 19lo
<h which they may vote n 1917 but
ahey cannot vote i'll 1918 unless they
assess their poll tax on, or before
June 26, 1917
Many women in the state have paid
their poll tax for 1916 but only very
small number have assessed their poll
lax for 1918.
l am advised by the assessor, Mr.
Vernon Heath, that the time Tor asses
ing this poll tax will be on the above
da4e. Do not tail to assess your poll
taX before that time.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
.ASHD0WN IMPROVEMENT CLIB
Elub Held It's Last Meeting OF the
Ciub Year. June II.

The Ashdown Improvement Club
held It's last meeting OF the club yeaI
OF June 18th in the club room
THIS being the last meeting there
was no program 10 be rendered as
this time is given to years full re-
port of the various departments civic,
social educational, park and garden,
of the club and to the election of Of
ficers. However. we enjoyed two mu-
sical numbers and the reading of an
article in the Southern Woman's Ma
gazine' on the origin of the Arkansas
flag and what each design thereon
symbolizes, which was very interesting
and instructive.
All the retiring officers were reel
ected for the next club year. The Of
flee of club historian was created and
Mrs. Ethel Sims was chosen to fill
the office.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
No Austrian Peace.

Discussing the projected truce with
Austria, the delegates declared today
they have not forgotten the Stokhod,
and continues:
Leopold has forgotten. The Rus
slams know to what places German
divisions have been transferreG-the
Russians hear the roar OF bloody
fighting on the Franco-British front,
know that the wreck of the allies
means the wreck of the free armies
Of revolutionary Russ!a-(hat 1t
means not only new graves of our
brothers, but the wreck OF revOlu-
tionary freedom, =
The proclamation declares that Rus
sia will follow its own way to a
general peace in spite OF proyocatory
efforts, and says:
@3ussia has undertaken to unite
the democracy of all fighting coun-
tries in the struggle against world
autocracy, but her plan will never
be realized if German imperialism is
able to utilize Russia's longing for
peace to force her from her allies.
Let the army by its energy and
courage, give power to the voice Of
democracy
A special American supplement of
the Novoe Vremya made its appear
ance today apparently out Of compli-
ment to 3he American commission.
The cover represented an American
flag, With medallion of Washington.
To Revise Treaties.
The announcement last week that
the cabinet had decided to suggest a
conference of the entente allies for
examination of treaties. was fol ow
ed today by publication of the note
sent to the other governments in qu9s-
ton. The note suggests conference
to revise the agreements existing
among the allies as to war aims. with
the exception of the London agree
ment which provides that none of
the signatory powers shall conclude a
separate peace.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
l. ENJOA Ed RET NIVA
tshdoHn Crowd still Satisfied With
Little River.


Editor Little River News:
\ few lines in regard to the section
Of the country the Ashdo#n crowd
passed through enroute to the ex-ccn-
federdte reunion at Washington City
might be OF some interest 70 your read
ers especia y 50 to hose farmers who
think Little River coun-y is not up to
the other portion O the country in
productiveness.
We did not see any country in Tenn.
Alabama. Geo. sia, South Carolina
North Carolina or Virginia, with only
few eXc5p ptions that viii near equal
our couH y. l cannot sec how the
farmers in the above named states
make a living. There IS caa peculiar
ity il those states more so il y. {
than in others, it was so many brick
chimneys standing without any houses,
the only solution to this to MY n..lQ
was the houses We're burned aHd the
owners We're not financially able to re-
build. The lest lands. as whole, We
saw We're between Washington City
and New York, which was icye, and
seemed yery productive. The crops III
Little River county are a way ahead
OF anything we saw, with only few
isolated exceptions. Farmers OF Little
River county, the greater portion OF
the olde- southern states would be
very eager to exchange their lands
for yours il they ony knew what you
have.
It would be useless to try to describe
the sights to be seen. Any one will
have to visit Washington City to get
even slight comprehension OF it from
patriotic or historical stand point.
1t is the prettiest city in the world, no
doubt. The Ashdown crowd was very
congenial and had very pleasant
trip.-One of The Ashdown Crowd.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
MUSTER IN JUNE Is
--latest Order Changes Date-Captain
MatteSOn ResignS-NO Sue.
ceSSOr Yet.

The latest order changes the date for
the mastering in Of Ashdown Company
l to June 25.
Ashdown Company is again witH-
oul 3 captain. ". L. Matteson, Who
VAS ately recommended for the place
has rendered his resignation. His sue
cessor has NOD YET been appointed. MI.
Matteson issued the following letter:
To whom it may con Germ:
On account OF Mrs. Mattason' S
health, l have no alternative but TO
withdraw my nomination as Captain
OF the AshdoWn Company.-W: L. Mat
tesOn.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
FARMERS, DO YOU NEED
MORE LABOR.
(By a. d. McNair State Farm Help
Specialist, Little Rock, Ark.1

(By A. d. McNair, State Farm Help
Specialist, Little Rock, Ark.)
Farmers Will please take notice that
if they need any more labor than they
can find they may enroll thir names
with Mr. Chas. H. Park who is the
County Clerk of this county. Labor
ers who want work may also enroll at
the same place. This arrangement
will make il easier for farmers and
laborers to find each other than has
been the case in the past.
This plan Of mobilizing farm labor
was decided upon by the State Council
of Agriculture. Other states are doing
similar work and the United States
Department of Agriculture is doing all
4hat is possible to persuade the vari-
Gus states to adopt systematic plans
with the object of making it easy for
the farmer to get help and for the job
less man to get work on farms.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Little River County 'feac!iers' lnsti-
tute Net nj Ashdown June II.

The Little River County Teachers
Institute met at Ash6OWn June 11th
for a five days session. with Mr.. d.
p. Holmes in charge
There were forty-seven teachers en-
rolled. They We're an enthusiastic
body and the school work was thor
oughly enjoyed by al. this being one
of the best institutes in the history of
the county.
We, the committee on resolutions
wish to present the following:
Be it resolved: First, that ladies'
of Arkansas have a vote in school
elections.
Second-That higher educational
standard be required Of teachers and
also a minimum salary shall be paid
to each grade of license
'Third-'hat eight grades shall con-
stitute basis for High School.
Fourth-and be it further resolved
that We as conscientious teachers of
Arkansas are looking forward to the
coming constitutional convention 10
prepare the way for more adequate
school system.
Fiflh-that each and every one of
us make a special effort to help the
County DEMONSTRATORS in their efforts
to have more food stuffs grown and
saved for home consumption in this
tine OF great dist, ass.
SiXth-We wish to express our sim
corest thanks to the teachers and ct-
zcns of Ashdown for the kindness and
hospitality extended to the institute
during the week and to Mr.. Holmes
for the interest he has shown in the
teachers Cf Little River County and
for the beneficial instruction We have
received.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
j. 5. 5 TAKE. OVER
SHIPS BUILDING
Power Is Granted Under War Budget
Bill Now Law.-3,000,0O
Tens Steel Boats In
Is Months.

Washington, June 15.-The vas:
amount of steel merchant shipping un-
der construction in American yards
-prcaably 2,000,000 tons--WiIl De
taken over Immediately by the gov
ernment under power granted in d
provision OF the war budget bill
signed by President Wilson.
The announcement was made today
at a conference OF the country s5YeI
shipbuilders with the Shipping Boa d
and its Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Shipping now in the yards will be
hurried to completion by the institu-
ton OF the system OF doub.e and tri-
pie working shifts and when the ways
are cleared of presen contracts, the
fleet corporation will begin construct
ion of the great fleet OF standardized
steel ships.
Only by taking over contracts for
itself can the government speed con-
struction, since Congress failed to
give it power to rush building for
priva.e owners.
TO Build 3.000,000 Tons.
MAJOR General Goethals, general
manager OF the fleet corporation, to d
the shipbuilders today he expects to
turn out within the next is months
tully 100000 tons of steel shipping
and perhaps more. He said steel com
panies have agreed to furnish enough
steel 10 build 100000 tons month.
The only question, he said, is the ca
pacity Of the yards, working at top
most speed. About 100000 tons OF
the shipping building in American
yards or contracted fer is for British
account. This the British government
has agreed to curn over to the United
States, The vessels as fast as bull,
Will be chartered by the ShippinI
Board to private operators and per-
laps in some instances to the e He'd
governments.
The government does not intend tc
take over the shipyards if the ship
builders exert their utmost efforts to
speed construction.
The bill, as passed, vests in the
president the power of commander
and he is expected within the next
few days to issue proclamation
Designating either the Shipping Board
or the fleet corporation as the agency
to carry out provisions of the act.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
FREEMA N-D0YE
Former AshdoHn Boy WcUs Foreman
teGng Lady.

II. c. Freeman cashier o; the Bank
oI Giilham, and Miss Harriette Dove,
Of Foreman, were married Sunday al;
Sac home of Judge r b. Arnett in
Foreman. Rev, j. d. Freeman, Jr.,
brother of the groom pronounced the
ceremony, Henry is a son OF Mrs. J.
d. Freeman, ST., of this city, and has
many friends here whose good wishes
will follow him ana his bride.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
ALTO ACCIDENT IL FATAL
DeQueen Child Dies of Injuries Re-
ceiyed in Collision.

DeQueen, June 15.-The four-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Splittorf died this afternoon from in
juries received Wednesday, when she
was struck by an auto delivery car
driven by Bury Reese, local livery
man. The accident occurred at
sharp turn in the road near town.
The child was crossing the road.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
LIBERTY LOAN
OVERSUBSCRIBED
Loan Is S2,S0e,0GG. G.G1G-LateSt ES-
Inmates Indicate Heavy
OYersubscripti0n to
Bonds.

Washington, June 11.-With tHree
federal reserve district totals complete
and the work of tabulating returns in
the other nine nearing its end indica
tons were tonight that Liberty loan
subscriptions would total in the final
count approximately $4,000, 900, 600.
Final tabulatioEs were reported to-
day by the Philadelphia and Glove
land reserve banks. The Philadelphia
and Cleveland figures wre not an
nounced, but were known to approx
maze $229,000G00 aid $279,000,000.
Treasury officials are desirOus Of
receiving official returns at the ear
liest practicable moment SO the max
ing Of allotments soon may be com
mcnced. Subscriptions to the small
denominations, it is expected. will
number more than so per cent o. the
teal.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
A Bargain,

We will sell for cash, our best
grade 200 pound barrel lime at
$1.1O. Now is the time to buy
your lime and save money
New Diamond Lumber Co.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-20
L. s. SHIP Is DAMAGED
I-B0at Hits Vessel OF Gibraltar but
Fails to Sink 1t.

Elizabeth, n. J., June 16.-The
American four-masted schooner Anna
R. Heidrittcr was fired upon and dam
aged by submarine off Gibraltar yes
terday,