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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

terestfng thing which may be observed
In the work of those who designed and
built these early American colonial
houses is the skill with which details
were adopted from stone in wood.
The modern adaptation of the colo
NAL style is. largely influenced by de-
velopments which took place after the
revolution and If the general outline of
the house and perhaps the window ar
rangement are followed. this is consid-
cred sufficient to characterize the
structure as colonial style house The
roof design is one particular which de-
signers use to advantage in varying the
appearance of their colonial houses. 1t
is true that the old colonial houses
which are still standing today have al
most every possible type of roof rep
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
MECHANICS WERE LOCALIZED
Titles Spread Upon Official Records,
According to Early Archives of
Several States.

Mechanics are not likely to get out
of fashion so long as human nature re-
mains what it is. In these days. how
ever, it is not customary to spread
such titles upon official records, as was
formerly the habit, according to the
archives of several of our states
In the Dutch records of 1914 we
have John Petersen, alias Friend
John. In the Newton purchase from
the Indians. dated in 1856. one of the
boundaries is by Dutchman's land
called Hans the Boore,n and in the
Bushwick patent. dated October -.
1861. one of the boundaries is John
the Swede's meadow" In 1895, in the
Kings county records. Il man is named
living at Gowanus as "Tunis the Fish
err
The common council of New York
In 1851 ordered fish to be brought into
the dock "over against the city hall
or the house that Long Mary formerly
lived in" and in the same year an CT
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

than that, a great many early colonial
houses were actually partially built in
England. the parts being sent over the
ocean bodily to be framed into the
house on this side.
1t was nearly century after the
successful colonization of America had
begun that attention became directed
to architectural development. The be-
gihnings of American architecture date
back to the early part of the eighteenth
century. The early English colonists
held closely to frame construction, but
some brick houses were built In the
southern and Dutch colonies.
In the period of so years immedi-
ately preceding the revolution, the So
called colonial style of architecture
was developed. 1t was based largely
upon ideas prevalent in England dur
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

tects are not without material for their
inspiration and guidance no matter
what sort of roof they wish to use. 1t
is noticeable, however, that particular
ly among the larger modern colonial
house designs, the box cornice roof is
given preference. Houses following
this style are being built from all of
the modern building materials.
The smaller colonial houses of today
are largely of type similar to that
shown in the accompanying perspec-
tive view. Wide clapboards, originally
used as a matter of economic neces-
sity. are now produced for their
artistic effect. The many-paned win
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
HUGE WAR BILL IS
PASSED BY HOUSE
GREATEST SUPPLY BILL IN HIS
TORY OF UNITED STATES NOW
READY FOR SENATE.
MAY BE ENLARGED BY SENATE
Seven Billion Dollar Expenditure
Measure May Be Raised BY Senate
Committee When Baker Submits
New Estimates on Wars Cost
z.OO0.O00.OO0

Washington. = The $1,000, 100000
war deficiency bill, carrying huge APP
preparations for the army, fortifica-
lions and shipping board, passed the
House by unanimous vote.
The bill, the largest supply meas
ure in the country's history, now goes
to the Senate, where prompt action is
expected 1t directly appropriates S4,-
S30,000,000 and authorizes contacts
for $2,314, 100000 additional. The big
items include:
shipping board, $685., 100000 cash
as part of the boards construction pro-
gramme. limited to an aggregate of
S1,749 100000; Notifications, $1.495,-
100000 appropriated and contracts
authorized for 1915, 100000 more; ma
val emergency fund, 500, 100000; war
department emergency fund, 100000
600; construction of additional torpe-
do-boat destroyers, $225,000,000 to
start a s35O,000.0 900 programme.
Transportation of the army and its
supplies, S350.000.000; army subsist-
ence, S175, 100000; quartermaster sup
plies, 100000 .000 clothing and camp
equipage, $350.00O 600 horses, 100000
000 barracks and quarters, $4,000
900; medical department, 100000
600; engineer department, $105,000,-
600: ordnance stores ammunition,
S39 $4,000; small arms target prac-
tice. S13,000,000; ordnance stores and
supplies, S70.000,000; automatic ma
chine rifles, s220,000,000 and $118,000,-
cars, s16.750,000 and $5,000,000 more
authorized.
Aviation, s35,0oo,o00; naval ord
nance and ordnance stores, $12,446,
$50; ammunition for vessels, $4,000,
600 and $15,000,000 more authorized;
batteries and outfits for vessels, $780,
O00,O 900 and S2S,000000 additional au-
thorized; reserve ordnance supplies,
s47, so, 900 cash and SIT 100000 more
authorized.
The Senate appropriations commit
tee has been at work on the House
hold brief hearings. when Secretary
Baker will appear and probably sub
nit further additional estimates. With
new army and other estimates, the
Senate committee may be called upon
to increase the bill around S1,000,000,-
GOO
Senate Republicans favoring a con-
gressional expenditure supervising
committee have been planning to pro-
pose such provision as an amend
ment to the bill, but may postpone
their effort in view of the general de-
sire to hasten adjournment.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

so were forced to settle on the two
minor islands of st. Thomas and ST.
CroiX, which are about the smallest
in the Indies that have a dependable
water supply. 1t is interesting to no.
tice that this weak primitive tribe got
the islands for the same reason that
the small and helpless civilized nation
of Denmark got them later-because
no one else wanted them.
These first inhabitants of our new
islands were similar in habits and pur-
suits to the other West Indian natives.
They were farmers and raised various
tropical crops Beyond doubt they
were expert fishermen and were able
to travel from island to island in their
great seagoing canoes. These are de-
scrfbed by early explorers and are
known to have been large enough to
seat so or 30 men. The Indians used
them not only for fishing, but for war
and piracy; among the distinctive re-
mains are some that indicate the pres
enee of few Caribs-these were I'M
doubtedly brought to the islands as
prisoners.
FiightIess Birds Bones Found.
Next to his discovery that hitherto
unknown tribe once inhabited these is
lands. Mr.. de Booys most interesting
find was the bones of q flightless bird.
Such bird belonging to the rail fam
lily and having useless rudimentary
wings inhabits New Zealand at the
present day. but that similar crea-
ture lived on this hemisphere was IA
tremendous surprise to the scientists
of the Smithsonian institution in
Washington. who identified the bones
sent them by Mr.. de BODY. The bird
is not prehistoric, but undoubtedly
was hunted and eaten by the Indians
three or four hundred years ago.
Another creature which existed upon
the islands in pre-Columblan days and
is now extinct was the isolobodan, a
large rodent, which also furnished the
islanders with food.
1t is well known that these three is
lands, which are now covered for the
most part with brush and grass where
they are not cultivated, once supported
heavy forests. The trees We're proba
bly, burned by the Spaniards in order
to make room for crops.
Mr. de Booys discoveries indicate
that the islands not only have been de-
forested, but that the whole character
of their fauna has been changed by
man. Not only the flightless bird and
the isolobodan have been xyterminated.
but he also found bones of species OF
crow which is now extinct and is
known to have inhabited only dense
forests. For these animals which have
been destroyed, the European fallow
deer. the partridge and the wild goat
have been substituted. Thus the char
acter of both fora and fauna have
been radically altered by man and If
one of the aborigines could return he
would probably find the islands hard
to recognize.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

A new pocket TO protect valuabies
being carried about is designed to be
attached to the lining of shoes.
One of the latest inventions is sort
of halter that keeps sleeper's mouth
closed and thus prevents snoring.
Since 1891 10000 miles of fencing
has been erected in the state of South
Australia for the purpose of control.
ling the rabbit pest.
The term ''bee" is generally applied
to large part of the members of the
order hymenoptera. The true bees,
however, include only Ia families.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

copious tan shell adjoining
the operations
him highest
stairway.
to
a Cincinnati
Entering the bar ordered burap sack soaked with
a
disappeared The
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

Schultz
healthy
waop delivery
a
In the heat of battle Gnansk cried that he had stabbed
Schultz Romanof by
nofa n
piled started for police head
with
eonous assault and n
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Heron's Foot for Bait.

So great is the heron's repute as
fisher that it has long been thought
that it's feet, owing to some peculiar
scent or oil which they were supposed
to possess, attracted the fish. more
especially cells. to within easy reach
of its beak. In some places the rustic
angler still believes that if herons
foot is placed with his worms the lat
ter are more eagerly taken by fish,
London Outlook.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Villa WILLING To Quit.

Juarez-La Lucia, Mexican daily
newspaper. printed story from Chi
huahua City saying Francisco Villa
had sent letter to Gen. Francisco
Murguia, commander of the North
eastern military zone, offering TO sur
render if he was given guarantees of
amnesty. Villa is now in the Durango
mountains.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Where Woman ExceIs.

Another evidence of the difference
between the male intellect, If any, and
the female one is the way woman
can stew cherries and make soap on
adjacent holes of the same stove, ap-
parently without mourning the slight
est risk of getting to thinking about
else and putting some inn
portant ingredient of the one into the
other.-Ohio State Journal.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
CONVERSATIONS

The cooperative warehouse is gain
ing in popularity In the South.
The supplysof singing birds has been
cut off by the war and canary prices
are soaring.
In order TO make bathtuns stand lev
el ON uneven rioors, adjustable feet for
the tubs have been invented.
The big horn or Rocky mountain
sheep can travel as far over the noun
tain peaks in few minutes as a hun
ter can go in two hours.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
No DANCER.

A party of engineers were out wire
cutting in mo Mans Land" one night.
Things were progressing very favor
ably when one of the sentries sent up
a flare or star she'll SO that he could
spy out the land. Immediately all the
wire cutters, except one, threw
themselves down.
Keep still, you IDIOT" they whs-
pered to the foolhardy one.
1T doesn't matter, you silly chumps,"
came the retort. IT'S one of ours 7"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

into
about legitimate
the
handkerchief
falling
lot of about pounee OF the bird.
will be in
his apple? Shall
toast int? Shall the good knights boon
Pistol unned
might chickens
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Postoffice May Help.

Observation-Disclosures from the
mails of certain influential German
language newspapers printed in the
United States is under consideration
by the Postoffiee Department as part
of the governments determination to
prevent circulation of anti-war propa-
ganda
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Sister Classified.

Little Wilie's father was teaching
him about plantsland said, "A weed
Is thihg That grows in a place where
1t Is not wanted" "Well," replied liz
tie Willie, then sister is weas
cause she's growing here and I DOM
want her, for she takes all my PEN
MES"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

nation during The war OF scenes III
motion pictures and plays calling for
the use OF food. He estimates the
food wasted in such scenes amounts
annually to several hundred thousand
dollars.
It's blow to art, no doubt of that.
What will the comedians do without
custard pies to throw? Picture the
desolation of Fatty Arbuckle when
he is tolc that he mustn't peal pota-
toes with an electric fan. How will
Charlie Chaplin exist without hurting
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

wakes hot and vehement. MIchaeI
Ginanski, twenty. a laborer, of 340
Bowery; Nicholas Romanoff, twenty.
two, of 223 Bowery, and John Schultz.
twenty-five, of the same address, met
in Bowery saloon. Although of diff
ferent nationalities they had been
friends for long time. When drinks
were ordered and served and glasses
clinked Ginanski turned to the Rus
sian and said:
"A man with the name of Roman
IL .l..i.a l.. 40
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

at police headquarters. Over in tn,
alley that runs west from Farmer
street. between Monroe avenue anG
Bates street, battle continued with
undated fury, as the war offices say
chop suey emporium an ammonia Pipe
on the refrigerating plant had sprung
a leak. An ice wagon horse. left to
an unkind fate. sneezed until his
checkrein broke. His mates eyes
flowed until little puddles bathed his
hoofs. The hfartless driver noured
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
When Children Are Cross, Be Kind.

Don't be cross with children when
they are cross. If they are irritable
and pouty leave them alone to their
blues by trying to divert their atten-
ton TO some interesting book or game
or toy. Get them outdoors to play or
to walk. Take them for ride. The
common retort to cross children is in
being cross yourself, but this only
hurts the children and makes them
moody and later respondent.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Famous Library.

The library of the House of Lords
contains about 10000 volumes, and
they are set out in luxurious suite
OF rooms. The library is particularly
rich IN historical works and memoirs.
and includes one of the finest colIec.
tion OF law books in London as BELTS
the needs of the Peers.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
WhY Pork Is Costly.

Washington.-One of the reasons OF
the high cost of pork is seen in esti-
mates of the number of stock hogs in
the United States September 1, an
nounced by the Department of Agri-
culture. They show a decrease of 80
per cent, compared with the supply a
year ago. The number was 60,218.000
September 1, and a year ago $685.
0OO
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
PsaItery Like Modern Guitar.

The psaltery was stringed musical
instrument to accompany the voice.
In the prayer book version of the
Psalms the Hebrew word is given as
lutte" This instrument resembles the
guitar, but was larger with a convex
back, resembling a gourd.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

der was passed that Topknot Betty
and her children be provided for as
objects of charity"
The explanation of this custom in
many cases was that the persons In
question either had no family names
or had forgotten them, says a New
York exchange, so that the use of their
generally accepted nicknames became
a necessity.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
NAVY About Filled Up.

Washington.-Exce for skilled
mechanics, no more will be accepted
by the navy for probably three
months. Secretary Daniels said the
number of men now is above 100000,
including reserves.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Slated For Promotion.

Washington First lieutenant
F'itzsimmohs of Kansas City, killed
when German airmen bombed an
American hospital in France, was rec
commended for promotion to a captain
cy on the day he died.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Duluth Goes Dry,

Duluth. Minn.-St. Louis county
swung into the dry column by MAJ
jority of more than 1900 votes in the
option election. AS result the coun-
ty will become dry March %, 1918.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

to
The to In
well along heaeho ther.
ton of affection, there
The Tureoes
at Bould Hot
Then the former Mrs. Jordan
fellowship
the
each mother and a
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Certificates All Taken.

Notwithstanding offering Of $500,
DOC. 900 of short-term treasury
certificates, which has closed has
been oversubscribed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
U. S. FLAG Over Verdun.

Paris.-The American colors now
fly over Verdun. The flag is the gift
of an American Red Cross worker to
the city and is hoisted over the ruins
of the city hall.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Food Conservation vitality interests the Movies

cAGoNow proposed Hooverize the
~
Picture Industry in teegam Chuck Car Hoover Im
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Gales of GOTHAM
1:!!''.=and do ooh e r;
War in Europe Finds an Echo on the Bowery

NEW YoRK--The is lip. Whether 1T is Fifth avenue
~
world conflict favorable frequently the
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Woman's Suffrage Defeated.

Portland, Me-Woman suffrage in
Maine was defeated, two to one, at the
special election.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Beer Mask Proved Antidote for Ammonia Fumes

NETRoITThe Germans have
chop joint The Ice incident Monday
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Up-to-Date Settlement of Matrimonial Tangles

a
theret bed euceto Rut moi
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

If you travel through the country
and notice the houses both in the cities
and in the open country, you will find
houses of the colonial style every
where, strikingly attractive in any en-
vironment, provided they are not
crowded too closely. The colonial
style of architecture has strong
American appeal because of historical
association and also because of the
beauty of simplicity. The early Amer
lean homes, after which the modern
colonial homes are modelled, were all
framed in manner which brought
their beauty out from their simplicity.
The architectural style adopted by the
colonists was naturally affected by that
of the country from which they came,
and therefore, the homes which they
built after the period of privation and
discomfort had passed, could easily be
distinguished as following the English
style of architecture. Even farther
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

London-Count Won Bernstorff, re-
Gently appointed minister to Turkey.
has arrived at Constantinople.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
HOW Do YOU LIKE
COLONIAL STYLE?
This Type of Dwelling Seen in All
Parts of Country Because
of Real Popularity.
EARLY MODELS FROM BRITAIN
Americans Developed Use of Wood as
Building misunderstanding De-
sign Described In This
Article.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFORD.

Mr. William A. Radford VIII answer
questions and give ad ice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building. for the readers of this
paper On account of his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer, he
is. without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,. and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21

so herei
When Mrs. T. w. Turcotte. wife
of prominent Havre lawyer, felt
she loved the husband of Mrs. Henry
Jordan better than her own mate she
didn't hide the matter.
Nor did Mrs. Henry Jordan when
she fell In love with Mr.. Turcotte.
Nor did Mr.. Jort/n when he be-
his own wife.
Their way out of an unusual love
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-21
Theory of Their Origin.

Mr.. de BoOy's theory is that the
people of the Virgin islands belonged
to some South American tribe which
was driven from its mainland home.
found all Of the more rich and import
ant islands occupied by the warlike
Caribs and the powerful Arawaks. and
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
JOFFRE STYLED AS
 GODFATHER OF ARMY
WHILE IN AMERICA AGREEMENT WAS REACHED WITH MILITARY
 LEADERS OF NEW FORGE.

Paris.-A semi-official note says that Marshal Joffre, while in Ameri- ca, had a conference with American military chiefs at which a plan 1f organization for the new American army was elaborated in agreement with the British leaders The note says:
 'It will surprise none that the mar shal took prepondering part in the plan, literally everything which ne advised being adopted. His coliabora- tors styled him themselves the god father of the American army At a moment when the first elements of this army are getting ready to take their place on our front beside our allies, the French government con- sidered it only fitting to confirm the marshal in his sponsorship. The min ister of war feels that the moral au- thority attaching to his person and his situation, as well as his great eX- perience gained in the present war, Will enable him, in accord with the American high command, to give 10 the new troops all the necessary ad- vice and direction so as to prepare them morally and mate "ially for the efforts they are called .pon to make.
 "The program for this collaboration has already been drawn up. Marshal joffre is officially entrusted with the mission of putting constantly at the disposal of our great sister republic what France has learned in three years of hard campaigning"