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The courier-index., 1917-12-14
EVERYBODY SHOULD SEE
CALIFORNIA ON WHEELS

For the benefit of those who are
interested in the Golden State of
California, and yet have not been
privileged to see 1t, train of cars
fitted with beautiful exhibits repre-
senting each of its resources has
been brought to you. Thousands of
people this side of the Rocky noun
tains have thus enjoyed a peep into
the realm of sunshine, fruit and
flowers, and are unanimous in their
praise of the California Railway Elk
position.
AS one man expressed it, tbs like
a visit to the promised land to
stroll leisurely through this garden
spot of our great land, rapturously
gazing upon its choicest blessings.
Such grains, fruits and flowers are
a feast to the eye and vie in popular
ity with the mineral, forestry and
wild game exhibits.
The decorative work is indeed uni
que and something entirely new, too,
in this section. Scrolls and trim
mings there are in profusion, made
by an inspired hand that worked to-
gether seeds and grains into master
pieces of art.
Not only is the agricultural and
horticultural wealth of the Golden
State so artistically presented, but
also the famous scenery. The repro
duction of the San Joaquin Valley,
MERGERS Cave, the Big Tree Grove
and Yosemite Valley are so natural
that one feels as though he were
looking from window into the orig
inal
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Is ARE EXECUTED
FOR HOUSTON RIOT
NEGRO SOLDIERS PAY DEATH
FENALTY-OkE SENT TO PRiS-
ON FOR LlFE-cONDEMN MEN
SING ON WAY TO SCAFFOlO.

San Antonio. Tex. Dec. ia
trampled clearing in a lonely mes
quite thicket, no different in appear
ance from hundreds of other thick
cts or clearings on the big govern
ment reservation here. except for
the ashes of two huge bonfires show
no signs tonight that 1t was the exc
cution place for 13 negro soldiers OF
the Twenty-fourth infantry this morn
ing. The negroes convicted of par
ticipating in the fatal riots at Hous-
ton. Texas, August % last, We're
hanged at 7:17 O'Clock. one minute
before sunrise in this latitude. The
men executed were:
Sergt VIM G. Nesbitt
Corporal Larnon j. Brown.
Corporal James Wheatley.
Corporal Jesse Moore.
Corporal Charles w. Baltimore
Private VIM. Breckenridge.
Private Thomas c. Hawkins.
Private Carlos Snodgrass.
Private Ida b. Davis.
Private James Divins.
Private Frank Johnson.
Private Risley w. Young.
Private Pat MacWhorten.
The bonfire illumination for the
hanging lust as streaks Of daylight
were beginning to appear through a
cloudy sky. the bleak landscape OF
duh gray and brown which against
the new timber of the new scaffold
stood out sharply, the khaki clad
military guard, officers with coat col
lars turned up, for the morning was
cold made an unforgettable picture.
Part Played by Motor Trucks
In only one detail did the execution
differ from other military executions
which have preceded 1t. That was
the part which the modern army
motor truck played In making the
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FATHER FIGHTING IN FRANCE,
SON ILL WITH TUBERCULOSIS
Red Cross Seals May Save His Life
But He Needs immediate Care

He is "over there"-somewhere in
France fighting Ito make the world
safe for democracy" His wife is
here in small town in the middle
west, fighting to keep his home safe
for his return. But she has a more
deadly foe to fight than her soldier
husband.
I Shortly after he left for the front
the eldest boy developed a hacking
cough. His mother thought little
of it for she was not educated In
symptoms. But as his chest con.
tracted and his color increased she
became alarmed and consulted a
physician. His verdict was that the
boy had consumption.
What can the mother do? Money
is scarce and she has to skimp and
save to get along. Though the chill.
dren of working age are doing
their bit" their wages are small,
and mother helps out by taking
in washing or now and then going
out for a days work. She cannot
send her boy to a sanitorium where
she must pay for his care, so his
name has been put on the waiting
list" of free hospital.
A5 AHC udtS pass ms hCdieh anu
strength are ebbing. But there Is
nothing for him to do but to wait.
Perhaps someone will die in the
overcrowded institution. or someone
will be discharged, then his name
will be brought nearer the top But
win he be admitted In time? Why
should he have to wait when every
day means danger for himself and
others?
These questions concern everyone
OF US The boys father Is fighting
to make the world safe for u.s. His
mother and sisters are working TO
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GEO. COOPER DEAD

Geo. Cooper, aged % years, well
known farmer and stockman, died
Sunday afternoon at the family resi-
dence in Mariana after a brief ill
ness with the grip. Funeral services
were held at the home on Monday
afternoon at four o'clock by the Rev
w. X. Johnston. pastor Of the Presby-
terrain church, of which Mr. Cooper
was member. His remains were
shipped to lockwood. ILL.,. his former
home, for interment. Mr.. Cooper is
survived by his wife and one small
daughter. He was splendid citizen,
well known and highly respected.
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HAYNES CIRCUIT NOTES

Following will be the appointments
on The Haynes circuit fer this year:
First and third Sundays IL a. m.
and 7:15 p. m. Haynes; p. m.
Yarbough Schoolhouse.
Second Sundays. Saturday night
and Sunday at IL a. m, Palestine !;
3 p. m. Slonicker's mill: 1880 D. M,
Woods Schoolhouse.
Fourth Sundays, Saturday night
and Sunday ii a. m, Powers School
house, also at 1880 p. m.
Next Sunday services at Haynes
at ii a. m. and 7:15 p. m. Var
bough Schoolhouse p. m. A good
crowd will be expected at each
service.
M. L. MACK, Pastor.
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keep the home together until the
father returns. They are all doing
their part. Are we doing ours to
keep the soldiers son alive, and to
make him strong and well?
Show your patriotism and love OF
country be helping to keep the sol
diers' families safe from the dread
scourge of tuberculosis. Buy Red
Cross Christmas seals to provide care
for consumptives. They will help tC
do away with waiting lists" and
to establish enough free hospitals
for ALL
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The government is considering the
advisability of ordering one lightless
week In each month in all cities
where electric street lights are used.
In Mariana we have beat the gov
eminent TO this conservation move
ment. Here we would be more in
terested in an order that would in
sure one light" week each month.
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The train is parked on the Mis-
souri, Pacific tracks where 1t will
be open from l p. m. to 8 p. m.
today and tomorrow. This is show
for everyone and worth many times
the small admission of ten cents. ais
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Chr Gmn irr-Jnhrx

Published on Friday of each week
n Mariana, Lee County. Arkansas
~ the Press Publishing Company, ana
entered in the postoffice In Mariana
8 second-class mail matter under per-
NIT from the postoffice department
Subscription price $50 per year. II.
r. Jackson, EditorManager.
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The Courier-Index Is authorized to
announce that w. W. Word is
candidate for denomination to the
office of treasurer of Lee county,
subject to the will of the voters In
the democratic primary election to
be held In May, 1918.
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of Sheriff and Collector of Lee
county, subject to the will of the
democratic voters in the primary
to be held in May, 1918.
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IT has been suggested that the
kaiser instituted the Italian drive
with hope OF securing warmer
climate to winter in. Our bows are
preparing to furnish him with an
even warmer one.
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The Courier-Index is authorized to-
announce that r. H. Lindsey is
candidate for reelection as Assessor
of Lee county. subject to the viii Of
the democratic voters in the primary
election to be held in May, 1918.
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

The president of China has refus-
ed to accept the resignation of the
premier Safe to say that premier
la not an American politician They
have to be pried loose.
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For County superintendent

The Courier-Index is authorized 70
announce that l.. Y. Whitenton u
a candidate for county superintendent
Of education OF Lee county, subject
to the will OF the democratic voters
in the primary election to be held IN
May, 1918.
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If any further proof were needed
to convince one that 1.-THE pen Is
mightier than the sword" one has
only to recall the price of pork.
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

From the closeness of the vote in
Ohio on the Ticker" question that
state would appear to be in the
position OF the youngster who knows
he ought to be good, but had just
naturally rather not
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

Railroads Seek Higher Freight
Rates. Headline They might find
them with the aid of an aeroplane.
They're bound to be somewhere up
there.
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

The difference between coal heav-
ing and football playing is purely a
matter of education.
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

Reports of decreasing U-boat act
ivities indicate that the u s. Navy
is fast subsmerging the submersibles..
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

The fellow who is over anxious to
get you in his debt is frequently just
as anxious to get you out again.
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

The new order of the fuel admin
sstrator 10 dim the lights win oc-
CASTOR no radical change In the
lighting system in Mariana.
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The Arkansas Light and Power-less
Company is all that the name inn
plies.
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Mariana has sort Of cam
outage lighting system.
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The temptation is great to give
more thought to the "bite" than
to the bit
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For County and Probate clerk

The Courier-Index is authorized to
announce that 4. W. King is candf
date for reelection to the office Of
County aid Probate Clerk of Lee
county, subject to the will of the
democratic voters in the primary to
be held in May, 1918.
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Announcements
For County and Probate Judoe

The Courier-Index is authorized to
announce that Judge Jno. A. Plum
mer is a candidate for reelection
to the office of County and Probate
Judge of Lee county. subject to the
will of the democratic voters in the
primary election to be held in May,
1918
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For Circuit Clerk

The Courier-Index is authorized to
announce that r. G. Apple is a
candidate for reelection to the office
of Circuit Court Clerk and Recorder,
subject to the will of the democratic
voters in the primary election to be
held in May, 1918.
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For Sheriff and collector

The Courier-lndex is authorized to
announce that Arthur Cotter in
candidate for reelection to the office
The courier-index., 1917-12-14

We had the reputation having the most Update
Furnishings this section of the State But have
line of Holiday Gifts for Men, Even at the
High Prices will surprise the wonderful values
giving early Gifts picked We will help
you select them.
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XMAS NEckWEAR
We offer. rich fabrics, smart pat
terms and pleasing color effects in
the very newest shapes and styles.
A tie is always an acceptable gift
for a man or boy. We offer won
derful values, even at the high
price of silk. Soc to $3.50
SILK SHIRTS
We have beautiful assert
ment OF silk shirts. Tub silks, Jap
silks, fiber silks and silk mixed
shirts in striking patterns. We
guarantee the wear of every shirt.
Present him with one of these
Christmas morning. 81 to So.
SWEATERS
What would cause smile of
pleasure on a mans face quicker
than to receive a warm, wool
Sweater on Xmas morning? We
offer exceptional values in cotton
and wool sweater coats. 81 to $40.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
RICE BRINGS 1888.

Two good sized lots Of rice were
sold at the local Southern Rice
Growers office Saturday just before
noon on sealed bids. Four mills were
Ieprs scented and the ddng was
SD rited. One lot of Early Prolific
belonging to Patterson & Scoggins,
from 1900 to 1900 bags brought $6.53,
the Standard NIL Of Crowley being
the highest bidder. Another lot Of
eco bags of Early POL fic belong ny
to S. M. Watkins was sold to A. M.
Arthur of Jennings at $6.45. The To-
cal Lou siaha State mill had bids on
both these lots, but their figures were
Il little too low to be in the buy ny.
The method of disposing of the rice
this year is a direct contrast to that
Of some former Yeas. when buyers
would hardly stop to listen to man
who had a few hundred bags to Of
fer. These days the rice growers o.
fee resembles somewhat the Oh cage
wheat pit on a busy trad ng day. The
only thing that is lacking in the 81
milarity S the absence of the ticker
md the tape, and Manager Abbott
readily makes up for this lack.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
VISITORS TO FAIR
WILL SEE VARIETY
Of FREE STUNTS
Fireworks, Airpiane Flights, Military
Band and Big Vaudeville Bill
For Every Day.

In the matter of free attractions, In
GLIDING vaudeville stunts, the enter
tainment booked for the Louisiana
State Fair this year will be fully up
OF the standard A large sum has been
budgeted for the free features so a.
to the standard. A large sum has been
est in this line, and there IS reason
to feel that all visitors will be pleased
with the shows that have been en-
gagged. All these entertainments are
real Twentieth century attractions,
some OF them being thrillers.
Flights by Louis Gertson, known as
the Human Night Hawk" will be
among the sensational stunts. This
noted aviator will perform three days
and nights. II will be the first time
at the Louisiana fair that aerial per-
forming has taken place after dark.
There will be a military air to some
of the daring airman's work, featured
with demonstrations of bomb-drop-
ping, a representation of what is go
ing on above the trenches in France.
Other war stunts will also be In Cert
sons repertoire.
Concerts by a military band have
also been booked. They will be given
each afternoon in the grandstand, and
each evening, except the first two, in
the Coliseum There will also be sew
eral parades and other demonstra'
tions, at which the band will play, all
this being free.
Automobile races, horse racing, live
stock parades, Judging and judging
contests are other attractions prom
Used the visitors, but one Of the most
interesting Of all the programs will
be the fireworks display each night in
front of the grandstand.
Five snappy vaudeville attractions.
all brand new, will be given in front
of the grandstand each afternoon. The
acts are announced as follows: Fisher
Sisters Takita (Jap) troupe, Dolly
Castles Military Elephant Act, Lady
Rosalind, the greatest lady somersault
rider in the world, and the Flying Val
entinnas in novelty ring and trapeze
performances. These acts will also he
given at night in the Coliseum.
Remember the fair dates are 0eto-
Der 31-Noyember 5.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
Building Potato Kilns in Louisiana.

Seventy-fve potato dry kilns vii!
be completed in Louisiana by the end
of the year, according to 7. H. Hollo-
way, who has charge of the con-
struction of thekilns under the su-
pervisor of the State Counc | of De-
tense. Mr.. Holloway says the blu Id
ing of these kilns will result in great
saving both to the business firms
erecting them and to the farmer, be-
cause the produce merchant, assured
of being able to hold the potatoes
without loss beyond the season Of
their production, when the market is
flooded, can afford to offer better
market later. The merchant can get
from Is to so cents more for kiln
dried potatoes, and the farmer prof
its accordingly, Mr.. Holloway afhrms.
The klns take from 6 to 10 per cent
of the moisture from the potato to
close is pores.
Plans for the construction of kilns
may be obtained free of charge by
writing the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture, Washington, for
farmers bulletin No. 4S, entitled,
"Stor ng and Marketing Sweet Pota-
tees"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
NOTICE of ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Fifteenth Judicial District Court.
Parish Of Jefferson Davis.
Probate Docket No. 30S.
Succession of
JAMES LAWSON BYERLY.
Deceased.


Whereas Warner E. By5rly has peti.
toned the Court for letters of admins.
tration on the estate Of James Lawson
Byerly, deceased.
Notice is hereby QiveDto all to whom
it may concern, to show cause. within
ten days, why the prayer of the peti.
toner should not be granted.
Witness the Honorables Winston
oVeRtOn and Jerry Cline. Judges of the
said Court. this the 3lSt day of August
1911.
Cldrphy Pltre.
Deputy Clerk OF Court.
John T. Hood,
Cline & Bell, Attorneys.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
RIOT|NG IN BUEEOS AIRES
AATI-GERMAR DEMONSTRATION

BuenOs Aires, Sert l2.-The
downtown section of the city was the
scene of the widest disorders tonight
in connection with great anti-German
demonstrat. ons in which thousands
of Rrgent,nans too kpart. Many Of
those in the mobs carried trebrands
and as result scores of buildings
were set on fire. Several blocks Mt
German business houseg in Gale
Il Mayo were destroyed
Among the structures attacks
we're the German club, one of thu
finest ediices in the city, and tn
building of the German Daily La u
ion. AS fast as the fires in thesv
buildings were extingu'shed they
were started again. Mounted pa
trolls and the entire fire department
kept rushing from one part Of the
city to another in an attempt to
ouell the riots and put down the
flames.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
SIGNAL CORPS OFFERS
GOOD OPPORTUNITIES

The following has been sent out by
the Headquarters Southeastern De-
partment Office OF the Signal Officer
It Charleston, S. c.:
Wanted by Signal Corps, salary
100000.
tA) First Lieutenant, Officers Re-
eve Corps, age 10 to 40; quail flea
.ons, High school education and >
ueoreticai and practical knowledge
electricity.
tB) First Li.utenants, Signal Of
GERS Reserve Corps, Aviation Sec
on, but Notifying.
Two classes OF men wanted unde.
mis- heading:
First Class, FIRST Lieutenant and
ldjutant, age 81 to 40 inclusive,
must be 81 and cannot be Az
qualifications, High school educat on
nd valuable military experience
aimed by service in the the Regu-
lr Army or in the National Guard
lille it was on the Mex can border
r in Volunteers While in active cam
Jaign.
Second Glass, First Lieutenant AMI
}upply Officer, age 81 to 40. Quail
ications. High school edueat ton and
must have made consp cuous success
] business.
Appl cants should state that they
,raduatad from such High School or
0 lege and should give such addi-
ional information as will clearly
how that they belong to one or more
f the above named classes.
Each man must be phys caly fit
or field service and must expect TO
erve in the fed with troops.
Address: Department Signal Off
err, Headquarters, Southeastern De-
artmen5, Charleston, S, C.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14

While in DlIas Monday ". A..
Scott, secretary in charge of the Y
NJ. c. A. work at Camp Bowie, an
nGmcct that arrangements had beei
completed whereby tic Central Con
gregat onal church had consented ts
release its pastor, Rev. J. &. Con
zales for a period Of three month.
10 give assistance at the camp. Mr
Gonzales VII work under the dire
ton of the assoc alton as one of it,
secretaries and will be associated di
rCcty W tn Mr.. Scott on the genera
camp staff. Mr. Scott expressed him
self as highly gratifad at having {
man Of Mr.. Gonzales Caliber, for this
important wOrk-having to do es
pecially religious activities. 1t VIZ
also stated that four of the five brig.
ade buildings are completed and tn.
fifth is under construction, to be fin
ished the middle Of this week. Fac
Of the five brigade buildings W Il hav,
staf Of five secretaries n addition
to the general camp staff-makini
thirty Y. NJ c. A. sec etar es in all
engaged for work at the camp. Mos
of these men are now on tn ground
and the organization is rapidly tai
NO shape, TO be ready for the troop
as they assemble in camp during tn
next week or ten days.
Numerous churchesof all denomina
tons all over the country are releas
ing their pastors as leaders to worl
unde the direction Of the Y. M. c, A
in army camps. Rev. J. B. Gonzales IL
the first Dallas m mister to be re.
leased for service from DaIlas-Dal
las Daily Times.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
RICE MEN ARE WILLING FOR ,
GOVERNMENT TO FIX PRICE

'Messrs R. T. Weichert, A. T.
jones and A. R. Arceneux, local rec
men, were in attendance at the 10 mt
meeting of the rec farming, rice
mill 'ng and baking interests of
Louis ana, Texas and Arkansas call
ed by John M. Parker, chief Of the
department Of conservation at Nav
Orleans Thursday.
Th:y report that while no definite
agreement was reached as to the fix
ing of tn: price of rice, the farming
element dom mated the meeting to an
apprec able degree. The situation
rms apparently slipped from the
grasp of the millers to such an eX-
tent that they are seeking a fixed
standard price for rice.
The members of the rice industry
decided for the present at least to let
Government name the pr ce Of their
rice # the Government decided that
rice should be elassed as a part Of
the food of the Nation.
The success of the Southern Rice
Growers Association in handling the
rice station the last season has filled
the milling interests, heretofore the
dominating factor, with healthy
respect
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-09-14
WHY NOT YOUR SUMNER VA.
CATION ON ELK RIVER

AS to the superIative scenic oo.,
of the Ozarks, there can be no t,n.
opinions. Bayard Taylor dec AIRED tb.,
he had enclrcled the globe onlv ~
find the most beautiful scenery j.
the world in Southern Missouri onI
Northern Arkansas. 1t is the kind =.
scenery that welcomes you right int,
its family circle and enveiops Won ~
a cordial embrace. 1t is Nature wo,,
ing a serene and genial smile, ratbo,
than a gloomy and forbdding scow,
Every year there is marked in
crease in the number of family eamn,
established in the Ozarks a onp tho
Kansas City Southern Railway .nI
it is noticeable that when familr
once has taken such vacation tho,
family is certain to return next ve.,
usually with family or two ~
friends or neighbors.
And finally, a feature of the 0za,L
region that should c'inch the aror
ment in making a choice Of outinc
spots, is its accessibility. Instead ~
enduring hot, tiresome ride Of 10
to Sc hours, the recreation seeker can
leave Lake Charles after lunch TODAY
and be in the Ozarks in time for m
early breakfast tomorrow. By wav Of
the Kansas City Southern, in a pe,.
fectly equipped luxuriousIy comfort.
able train, he is whisked, without
change, to the land of his desires
from wake-up time in the mornn,
until the return of nightfall, if he
should remain on the train, he will
pass through a constant succession ~
enticing spots, each with some Special
charm of its own that becokns him 70
a closer acquaintance.
For round trip fares to "The
0zarks" Apply to our nearest repre-.
sentative or address
S. G. Warner, G. P. & T. A.,
Kansas City, Missouri.
Ask for booklet "Ozark Outings"