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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The present oyercrowded condition
of evaporators in Rogers proves that
they are inadequate to handle nor.
NAL crop.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

nobody
pretty folks laugh Gee had to laugh she went she reeound
Cadillac where 1.-THE
somebody
ladies'" she continued speaking of the
matches smoked
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I
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PeOskey
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
A Street for Each Line.

In the SIOUX district there IS a sep
arate street fer the dealers in the va
rious lines. Here are the streets of
the perfumers, of the saddlers and
slipper makers, of the jewelers. of the
cloth merchants and so on. One may
pause and examine and buy; but the
wise tourist does not buy without chat
fering. else the seller would feel de-
frauded of much of the enjoyment of
the transaction. If he becomes really
interested in you, or if you have made
a good purchase. the merchant will in
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
AfabIe Strangers Got Savings Of Seven Years

NDIANPoLIsseeng the white lights Riverside park with
FOREIGN South West 81 500 his
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The Rev. s. NJ. Yancey, pastor of
the Central Methodist church at Rog-
ers. is conducting revival at Elm
Springs.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Youthful Hero the Victim Of Base Ingrattude

NEW fighting policeman
~
Ralph Irotta old scaled
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Lieut.. Theodore smith of Conway
probably is in France, according 10
his father. S. G. Smith. who. with
Mrs. Seth, has just returned from
trip in the East,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

BACK OF MS nome, 20 East One Hun
dred and Fiftieth street. and leaped
into the adjoining yard. He went tn
the rescue Of black dog, with which
he had often played. The black dog
was engaged in combat with a large
red-haired dog.
But when Ralph tried to separate
the dogs both turned on him. The
boy cried in vain for mercy to the dog
he had thought was his friend. Those
who had been brought to their win
dnWS BY the cnmmntinn turned AWAY
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Fire in a dry kiln at tho Arkansas
Short Leaf Lumber Companys plant
west of Pine Bluff caused loss es-
timated at $4,000.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

George T. Weigart, manager of the
Arkansas Lie Company al Rndles, says
the plant is furnishing chemical lime
that is going into the manufacture
of ammunition.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The Jebb Wheat Growers Associa-
Tim met at England and perfected
MANS to increase the acreage OF wheat.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

A mass meeting was held al the
court house at Mariana to organize
a home guard of men too young or
TOO old for military service,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

of Northern Africa, but in ac-
eordance with age-old tradition the
twain do not assimilate observes a
writer in the Kansas City Times.
Tunis Is a city of captivating con-
trasts, because within the one there
are really two distinct cities. A great
Oriental gateway called the porte de
France" separates the purely French
town from older Tunis-the new from
the native
An excellent example of French rule
is typified by the two Tunises. The
utmost order prevails everywhere.
There are apaches and other bold
types of criminals in Paris. but none
In Tunis The military is keen. alert
and efficient. The civic administra-
tion is maintained on a high stand
ard.
France holds that country under a
benevolent protectorate. However,
Tunis still has its hey, growing only in
name, but still keeping up the panoply
of rule under the direct super
vision of the French government. The
hey has his court, his guards and at
PENDANTS. He presents himself open
~ to the people from the window
above his dwelling every day. and all
who wish to do SO have the right to
petition him for redress of wrongs.
As he has all the enioyments and none
of the responsibilities of his high of
fee, he cannot be said to have sor-
rowful lot in life
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Rev. NJ. Culp of Bigelow, who has
accepted the pastorate of the Baptist
Church at Harrisburg, has arrived
with his family. and the people of the
town generally seem to like them fine
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

w. Fl. Meade and w. J. Brown of
x;ngfisher. Okla, have taken leases
an s 900 acres near Huntsville for oil
and gas.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28


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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

-UU mics from Petoskey, Where her
mother lives.
She had cut off most of her hair
and was on her way to Flint to see
her father, who was separated from
his wife more than a year ago.
When she reached here she got a
real haircut and went on toward
Flint. AT Caledonia she let out her
secret and somebody told the officers.
They brought her back here.
I'D like to be boy" she told re-
L4nrtars MRn1rs
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Rev O. D. Langston, Methodist pas
for at Charlottesville, and his efficient
official board are building splendid
new brick church.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

According to telegram received
from the War Department, Mai. Geo.
w. Martin of the United States Army,
has been detailed at the University
of Arkansas at Fayetteville as profess
sor Of military science for the COM
ing year This detail assures to the
university a confirmation of its units
of the reserve officers training course,
and the payment of about SO month
to JUNIORS and seniors taking military
work
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Believed She Could Have More Fun as a Boy

r fun in
-
after posing boy brothers hiking
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

While the troops were awaiting the
parade of the John Robinson circus,
voung women members of the Conway
Red Cross chapter tagged every per
son ON the streets Between $50 and
800 was realized.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
City of Winding Byways.

Passing through the gateway into
the older city. the broad bouleyards,
the cafes and the joie de vivre have
winding lanes which have served as
streets for 5000 years. They are lined
with native houses, fiat rooted and
creamy white in color thronged with
natives-Berbers, Arabs, MoorS, East
ern Jews, and wild black tribesmen
from the desert. The native city al
ways is intensely alive, as bustling and
full of life as its high-strung French
neighbor outside the gate. The motley
display of colors and costumes, the
creamy burnouses, scarfs of rich bro
cades, the full white trousers of the
women, the red fezzes and variegated
turbans. the flowing robes of priests,
all combine to make brilliant and
fascinating picture.
About the native coffee house
swarthy faced men are sitting or
squatting, slipping tiny cups of the
steaming Turkish beverage each por-
ton freshly made for the consumer.
The narrow streets are filled with hui
mildly, the peddlers with their we'll
laden donkeys having the right of
way.
To the tourist the most attractive
part of old Tunis is the bazaar dis
triet. These souks, or bazaars, are
almost as picturesque and diversified
as those of Cairo or Constantinople
The lanes here are rooted over, and
the light filters down upon the square
cubicles. each stocked with goods and
guarded by its proprietor, sitting
CROSS legged at the entrance.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

County superintendent Of Schools
w. K. Edwards Of EentouNHl has
been invited TO deliver an address, at
the Rural Education and Life Goa
ference OF the South Central states al
Little Rock October 25, IS and =.
He viii speak on rural community de
velopment as related 10 rural schools.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The entertainment committee of the
Arkansas Press Association voted to
recommend June 3 10 S as the dates
for Tire annual convention of Tire Ma
tional Press Association AT Little
Rock and Hot Springs
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

n A. STROBE, real estate dealer of
Gillett, sold the Probst Lumber Com
many of Cincinnati, O., tract of tim
her land of $500 acres, for $4,000.
The land is in Arkansas county.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Il. A Scott, of Knobel, will soon
have his mill building ready for tie
machinery, which Is one of the finest
in northeast Arkansas. lie will man
ufacture flour. meal and feed products.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The Earle Cooperage Company.
which has been shut down for about
n wear. has been rejuvenated and will
begin to turn out slaves again. rms
will call for still more men and Il
will take large force of men both
az the mill and in the woods.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

At meeting of the Arkadelphia
Farmers Marketing League Saturday,
September 20, was named as cotton
seed sales day. The plan is for all
farmers with cotton seed to bring
same to Arkadelphia on the date NAM
ed and sell only through the league.
that is, to sell collectively. letting to
the highest bidder the entire aggre-
gate,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The waterworks system at Poea-
hontas is nearly completed and will
soon be ready for the test. The tank
Is also completed and work is now
progressing on the power house. All
mains ard pipes have been laid.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

university a confirmation of its units
of the reserve officers training course,
and the payment of about SO month
to iunors and seniors taking military
work.
At meeting of the Arkadelphia
Farmers Marketing League Saturday,
September 20, was named as cotton
seed sales day. The plan is for all
farmers with cotton seed to bring
same to Arkadelphia on the date nam
ed and sell only through the league.
that is, to sell collectively. letting 10
the highest bidder the entire aggre-
gate.
The Little Rock Western Union
Telegraph Company was fined $50 in
municipal court on convictions en-
three cases of violating the state
child labor law The company was
charged with employing messengers
under 10 years of age.
Ivy Mdllin anu lAdN AIipiih Vi ttiN
Jonesboro Agricultural College vacci-
mated rs head of cattle at Clauneh, in
the eastern part of the county. Sew
eral head, it is reported, have dieG
from black leg. Every precaution will
be used to stamp out the disease.
The waterworks system at Poca-
hontas is nearly completed and will
soon be ready for the test. The tank
Is also completed and work is now
progressing on the power house. All
mains and pipes have been laid.
The entertainment committee of tho
Arkansas Press Association voted to
recommend June 8 10 S as the dates
for TIE annual convention of TIE Ma,
tional Press Association AT Little
Rock and Hot Springs.
+. A. Scott, of Knobel, viii soon
have his mill building ready for the
machinery, which Is one of the tinest
in northeast Arkansas lie will man
ufacture flour. meal and feed products.
The yield of wild grapes in Benton
county is one of the largest ever
known. Commercially grown grapes
were successful also, but the wild
grapes show unusual Size and quality.
One of the biggest eonfagrations in
the history of West Helena about
three miles from Helena. destroyed
It small residences and a Negro hotel
last week.
An Injunction against constructing
a bridge across Arkansas =fiver 4.
Fort Smith into Sequoyah county Ok
lahema. was denied by Chancellor W.
A. Faleoner.
County Superintendent of Schools
w. K. Edwards Of Eentua4ule has
been invited 10 deliver an address, AZ
the Rural Education and Life Con
ference OF the South Central states Al
Little Rock October 25, IS and =
He viii speak on rural community de
velopment as related 10 rural schools
Rev. NJ Culp of Bigelow. who has
accepted the pastorate of the Baptist
Church at Harrisburg, has arrived
with his family. and the people of the
town generally seem to like them fine
Fire in a dry kiln at tho Arkansas
Short Leaf Lumber Company's plan,
west of Pine Bluff caused a loss es
timated at $4,000.
The Rev. s. NJ. Yancey, pastor OF
the Central Methodist church at Rog
ers, is conducting a revival at Elm
Springs.
The present oyercrowded condition
of eyaporators in Rogers proves that
they are inadequate to handle nor
NAL crop.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Trey Martin and Raymond of the
Jonesboro Agricultural College vacci-
mated rs head of cattle at Clauneh, in
the eastern part of the county. Sew
eral head, it is reported. have died
from black leg Every precaution will
be used to stamp out the disease.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

An injunction against constructing
a bridge across Arkansas rVer a.
Fort Smith into sequoyah county. Ok
lahema. was denied by Chancellor w.
A. Faleoner.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The yield of wild grapes in Benton
county is one of the largest ever
known. Commercially grown grapes
were successful also, but the Wild
grapes show unusual size and quality,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The Little Rock Western Union
Telegraph Company was fined $50 in
municipal court on convictions en-
three cases of violating the state
child labor law The company was
charged with employing messengers
under 10 years of age.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

One of the biggest CONGREGATIONS in
the history of West Helena about
three miles from Helena. destroyed
It small residences and a Negro hotel
last week
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
GATES
ARE TO BE
BUILT
District Directors Follow
Plans as Drawn by c. K.
ROckwOOd's Office.

The board of directors of the I'M
pt rial Irrigation District yesterday
spent the day in considering the plans
drawn in the office of Chief Engineer
lockwood for the new intake gate at
the Colorado river, known also as the
8 ckimming weir," from the fact that
it is designed to take the water from
the top of the canal instead of at
the bottom, doing away with a great
deal of difficulty that has been ex-
perienced on account Of the silt.
The plans were approved, and the
board ordered the advertising for bids
for the work to begin today. 1t is
expected the bids will be opened and
the contract let in about twenty days.
Roughly estimated, the cost Of the
intake gate will be 100000. The open
ing will be 600 feet wide, and with
the wings, or abutments, the total
width will be about 745 feet. The
construction will be entirely of con-
crete.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
D00L
TO SUCCEED
COCKLEY
Long Drawn Out Fight for
p. M. at Calexico Ends
With DOOl Winner.

The long-continued squabble for the
office of postmaster in Calexico has
been settled with the announcement
made yesterday that the name of DON
aid Dool, son of Edward Dool, had
been sent to the Senate for confirma-
tion.
Charles c. Cockley, present postmas-
ter, who has been in office for sew
e1al years as a Republican nominee,
has been expecting notification of the
of his successor for sew
eral months.
When it was learned that it would
necessarily bring about Democratic
postmaster under President Wilson's
administration, there came a lively
scramble for the office. Former May
or A. G. Baskin and Donald Dool be-
came active candidates. From infor-
nation given out by Congressman Will
liam Kettner it was learned that he
had promised the office to the Dool
family, claiming that Edward Dool and
his son Donald had always been active
workers for the Democratic party. 1t
is expected that young Dool will take
office some time in February.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
LAMBERT HILL OUT
FOR DISTRICT JOB

Another candidate is added to the
list of those aspiring to be assessor
collector of the Imperial Irrigation
District.
w. Lambert Hill. son-in-law of
Yancy McFadden, announced his cam
didacy this morning. This makes
three in the field to date, John S.
Loofbourow announcing himself can
Gidate Immediately after Clark Boo
her, incumbent, had stated that he
would not again make the race.
After Mr.. Loofbourow came W. M.
Hodge, for some time associated with
County Assessor Wiley M. Weaver.
Mr.. Hill was formerly assistant
cashier of Kentucky and has been a
resident of Imperial Valley for three
years, being identified with the real
estate business.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
GIVING CREDIT FOR
BIG ACHIEVEMENT

The magnitude Of the cotton indus
try Of California is little understood
by those not actually in touch with
conditions in the Imperial Valley. This
industry began in a commercial way
only seven years ago. In 1909 the
total output Of the state aggregated
in value only about $4,000, says the
California Cultivator editorially in this
weeks issue.
1t has increased until last year the
total income from this crop was some
what in excess of $2,OO0,OOO. This
year, for the cotton alone, the return
Will be over $6,OOO,OOO, and for the
cotton and the seed the Valley will
receive $7,3OO,OOO.
And less than a score of years ago
this section was only barren des-
ert!
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
CARLSON TELLS OF
SMUGGLING ARMS

Harry Carlson, formerly employed
b. Mexican officials in Sonora and
who was arrested yesterday in No
gales, Ariz., is said to have disclosed
some startling information to the Of
ficers. 1t is said that Carlosn admit
ted to having several consignments Of
arms go across the boundary from the
United States into Lower California
and Sonora.
Carlson was formerly employed as
chauffeur by Jose Maytorena, who at
that time was governor of a section
of Sonora. Carlson claims that the
former governor owed him $3.50 back
salary.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Corporal Benny of Engi-
neering Co. Destroys
All of Features.
HE POINTS GUN AT
THE WRONG ANGLE
Taken to San Francisco Last
Evening for Treatment;
Was Very Popular.

At an early hour yesterday morn
ing John Benny, a corporal in Com
pany E, United States Engineering
Corps, stationed at Calexico, attempt
ed to kill himself by placing the muz-
zle of Springfield rifle under his
chin and pulling the trigger. The gun
was pointed further forward, evident
ly, than he had calculated, and in
stead of the bullet piercing his brain,
it carried away his chin, tongue, cheek
bone, right eye and portion Of his
forhead. DR.. Houck, captain in charge
of the hospital corps at Camp Bea-
com, who attended Benny, is confident
that the wounds, terrible as they are,
will not result fatally unless complica-
tions arise.
Corporal Benny, before the combina-
tion of the regulars and militiamen
in the federal service was effected,
was stationed at Vancouver barracks
He is capable engineer. a good SOL
dier and popular with both his su-
perior officers and his associates. OF
late, it is known that he has been
despondent, though for what reason
not even his most intimate friends
know. Among the latter there is a
telief that he attempted to take his
life short time ago, although he has
not admitted that this is true.
Under the care of DR.. Houck, Ben
ny was taken on yesterday mornings
train to San Francisco, where he will
be cared for at the Letterman hospi-
tai. Benny is not married. He is a
nan of steady habits and does not
drink.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
TO OPEN BIG MYERS
BRIDGE ON MONDAY

Arrangements are being made to
witness the opening of the Myers
Canyon connecting bridge at 10 o'clock
Monday morning. This important
link makes a continuous stretch OF
highway from San Diego county
through the west end of Imperial coun-
ty. With the opening of the long
bridge travellers between here and the
coast will not be further annoyed by
the long stretch of heavy sand here
tofore encountered.
Secretary Don Bitter of the Ell Gen.
t1o Chamber of Commerce is very de-
sirous of having a good local represen-
tation Monday, even though it is
Christmas day. Mr.. Bitler believes
that perhaps number of men would
make the trip as an early morning
auto spin, stating that two hours
would be sufficient to make the round
trip. l. E. De Ward, engineer of
the Holland Construction Company,
builders of the bridge, has arranged q
program of ceremony for the occa-
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
SECOND Time 0TRA
HAS ANOTHER NAME

On November Z John Otra was
brought to the county Jail by Con-
stable John Dye of Calexico township.
Allegations to the effect that Otra
was of unsound mind were at that
time intimated. After being held in
Jail for some time the county authori-
ties were compelled to release the
man, as no complaint had been filed.
Yesterday New Deem, said to be the
same man but with different name,
was brought from Calexico by Deputy
Sheriff Harry Barker. The man was
turned over to the county officers by
the CaleXico authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22

On Wednesday morning the big Inn
perial Valley Livestock Fair opens in
FL Centro and petition is now be-
ing circulated among the marchants
tc ask that their stores be closed on
the afternoon of the opening day. The
fair management has extended itself
in the matter of program for the open
ing date. Dave Williams rodeo
stunts, big push ball contest, con-
test between the Calexico and Ell Gen.
tro fire departments, Toreador Her
nandez's famous burlesque of Charlie
Chaplin in a bull ring where vicious
tulls will be found, the celebrated
Twenty-fifth Regiment band of Gov
ernor Cantu's army, also another
band, and a score of lesser free attrac-
tions, will provide diversion.
Opening day is also called Calexico
day, Pioneers day and Children's day,
children to be admitted free.
Announcement was made this MORN
ing that construction work would be
completed so that visitors to the big
exposition would have nothing except
a finished product from start to exit.
Those fortunate enough to witness
the grea; Hernandez burlesque in
Mexicali and San Diego will remem-
ger that there were elements of great
danger to the fighter. 1t is just as
funny as clever artist can make 1T,
but the oreador has had narrow es-
capes from serious injury.
On one occasion down at Mexicali,
where large crowds always turned out
when Hernandez was the attraction,
photographer snapped Toreador Her
nandez just as raging bulls
horns entered his clothing. That he
was not severely gored is considered
miraculous.
1t used to be that over in Holtviile
that two-thirds of the entire popula-
tion gathered on the annual Fiesta
DAYS on the East Side. A reproduc-
tion of these famous days will be
part of the free program at the big
livestock fair. 1t is worth dollar
any time to hear a concert by Mexi-
calls crack band. but it is given free
on the opening day. In addition, an
ether band will be stationed on the
grounds.
The pushball contest-something en-
tirely nevis another choice offering
on the free list Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-22
Ell Centro and CaLexico to
Play Ball Sunday on Border

Six ball games are scheduled for
next week, three to be played Sunday
and three on Christmas day. Ell Cen
tro goes to Calexico Sunday and plays
Imperial here on Christmas. rBaw-
ley is the attraction Sunday at Impe-
rial and the North Enders will have
Holtville to battle with on the big
holiday. On Sunday the Holtville
team travels to Seeley and the follow
ing day the West Siders go to the
Border and tackle the leaders.