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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
JUSTICE COURTS.
j. VI. DeaVer. Presiding

State vs.. Walter Weir. r. c. Wes-
colt and Walter Jensen. charged with
contempt; postponed until Tuesday.
V Yrs p@vid Drew Sanders.
charged with murder: held to grand
STATE rs. Walter Weir. Walter Jen-
sen and R b Wescott. charged with
murder; hearing in progress.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
CLERK ALL Ruiz llMN


Shelbyville, Ind am q clerk In a
MOTEL and was all run down. no ener-
sy, my blood was poor and my face
covered with pimpies. I got so weak
had to put up an awful fight to
Keep at work After taking many
other remedies without benefit Vinoi
has restored my health and strength"
ROY +. BIRD
For all rundown. weak. nervous
conditions OF men and women, moth
ing equals VinOl which contains beef
and cod liver peptones. iron and man
ganese peDtonates and glycerophos-
phates- Try II on our guarantee.
Kelly & Pollard. Druggists, E. Paso.-
Texas, also at the leading drug store
in all Texas towns.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

The Woman Suffrage party in New
York city now has a signed up mem
bership Of 500, 600.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

A foreign woman married 20 A
French citizen viii not hereafter au-
tOmatically acquire French citizen
ship b. that fact
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
BANDITS WRECK TRAIN
ANn EUuE INTO

of the field by over 100000 barrels. 1t
amounted to 1851, 900 barrels
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
1lrNICAN LABoRERs 90 EAST.

a carload OF 30 Mexican labOrers
left El PasO Wednesday over the
Southern Pacific railroad for St Louis.
where they have been engaged to
work Tor the Pennsylvania railroad
The age limit for women employed
in the British government who are
sent 20 France must be over 20 years
and under 40 They must learn dis
cipline and hyEiene before leaving
England.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
ARIZONA STREET

Nine rooms; rwO-stOry house; modern 100 BlOcl
Only $500
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
FOR SALE

-Four modern bungalows hardwood floors; basement
sleeping porches; paved street. West Main Stree
walking distance Price $33OOOO. Easy terms
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
est GRADUATED, IS Pounds 81 90
One Hundred Pounds $7.29

EGGS, Guaranteed FRESH, dozen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

With Order Dollars Groceries, Not D
"a Including Sugar, Milk Flour, Will Give -
aEHV ~ With Order Is Dollars Groceries Not
Including Sugar, Flour or Milk, viii Give SIX.
FEE Ms,isks. Pound 30c; 10 h. lot 27 &c
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
MARIANNA MAY HAVE {
 NEW PICTURE SHOW
PRESENTATIVE OF PENNIES SEE AMUSEMENT co. LOOKS LO-
 CAL SITUATION OVER AND SEE CURES OPTIONS ON BUILDINGS

G. E. Smith of the Tennessee Amusement Company, has been in Marianna several days giving the local situation the "once over' with a view to putting in uodern motion picture and vaudeville show. He se- cured options on al available places and stated he was so we'll pleased with Marianna and the evil dence of thrift and prosperity that he would probably make a substan- tial investment here in the show business.
 ''I realize that the picture business has come to the point where the public wants something instructive and elevating," said MT. Smith. The day of the blood and thunder screen production has about passed. The picture industry is now being recog- nized as one of the really big factors in the life of the people. The char acter of stories flashed upon the screen is beginning to have direct effect on the thought and even the conduct and customs of people. If the picture business fulfills the high mission with which it is charged 1t will give to the public clean, whole some, eleyating screen productions that will make boys and girls want to lead constructive. useful lives. If my plans work out I will give to the people of Marianna this character M show, and at popular prices. I like your city, your people, and most Of all the splendid spirit of hospitality shown on every hand. You may rest assured if I come here I will try to make my business a real asset to the community"
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
PURCHASE ADDITION
 FOR CITY CEMETERY
CITY COUNCIL CLOSES DEAL WITH E. J. MATHEWS FOR ACRE OF GROUND SOUTH OF GENIE TERY-coNSIDER $f,75o

Cedar Heights Cemetery is to be enlarged by the addition of one acre of ground owned by E. J. Mathews, located immediately south of the cemetery and north of the jail The matter of making this purchase was brought to the attention of the city council on Tuesday night by a re- quest from the officials of the cem- etery association. They had been in conference with MT. Mathews. The latter had made an offer to sell the acre tract for $1.750 with the dwell ing that is now on it, or he agreed to remove the building and sell the property for $500. The Cemetery Association has not the funds with which to make the deal, hence the matter was referred to the city council MT. Mathews was present at the meeting and restated the proposition he had made to the of- ficials of the Cemetery Association. After brief discussion the council passed a motion to purchase the property A special committee com posed of Aldermen w. P. Harris, K. D. Smith and R. l.. Nixon was ap- pointed to decide whether the city would pay s1,750 and keep the build ing or $500 and permit MT. Math- ews to remove it. MT. Mathews eX- plained the reason he could offer no more for it was because he had no lot to which he could move the struc- ture.
 Jrodar tha forms of the resolution authorizing the committee to pur- chase the additional ground the pro- ceeds from the sale of lots must go into the city treasury until the pur- chase price of the property is re- funded to the city. After the city has been reimbursed the Cemetery Association is to receive the money from the sale of lots
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
HOW PRICES RAN AT
 CLOSE OF CIVIL WAR
COTTON SOLD FOR 45 CENTS A POUND-FLOUR AT $2o A BAR REL, SALT s15, DOMESTIC s1 A YARD, PEPPER $1 A POUND.

In these days of aeroplane prices on living necessities, some degree of comfort may be extracted from the fact that our experience is not peculiar to conditions incident to this war. Every disturbance of the econ omic system has brought about it's periods of hardships and high prices. This was especially true during and imediately following the Civil war.
 Illustrative of this fact, is an old statement of a settlement between Jas. Robertson, father of Judge k. D. Robertson. Senator J. T. Robertson and J. N Robertson. with s. Bowers, trader from Memphis. The state ment bears date of January 20. 1865. MT. Bowers made a practice of visit ing the plantations in this section of Arkansas and buying cotton from the planters. He also booked orders for supplies. At that time MT. Rob- ertson owned what is now known as the Daylight Plantation of the St. Francis river now owned by H. B. Derrick. MT. Robertson. according to the statement of account, sold to Mir Bowers two bales of cotton. aggregating S6O pounds at 45 cents a pound, the total amount paid being $3S7.00. He purchased from MT. Bowers, for shipment by boat to the Robertson plantation, the following articles:
 Two barrels of salt $50: 57 yards of bagging, s1S.50; barrel of flour, 5000; 130 pounds of sugar. S5S.50; 50 pounds of coffee. $40; 10 gallons of molasses, $225o; A 1-2 yards of calico, $20.70: 46 yards of domestic, $46; 20 pounds of candles, SIP; 4 pairs of shoes. SPA; 1 pound pepper, Sl; pounds soda, $l50.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
CITY'S FINANCES ARE
 IN EXCELLENT SHAPE
REPORT OF TREASURER SHOWS S18,s8397 ON HAND ON OCTO- BER r-CITY WARRANTS PASS LIKE GOLD CERTIFICATES

It is doubtful if there is a city in the state of Arkansas, large or small, that is in as good condition finan- cially as is Marianna. The report of the city treasurer, read at the meeting of the council on Tuesday night of this week, showed balance of S1S.S83.99 on hand on October l. Ninety per cent of the towns and cities in the state are on a scrip basis, with the city's paper going begging at big discounts. A few or the more progressive small cities have been gradually pulling out of the hole by borrowing funds from the banks, saving the difference be- tween six or eight per cent interest on the loans and the big discounts on city warrants In this way they are beginning to get out of debt. But most of the towns and cities cling to the anticipated and wasteful methods under which those who sell materials or labor to the city charge two prices to offset the depreciation in city warrants.
 For many years Marianna has maintained her city paper at par City warrants are just as good here as gold certificates. The people do not know what it is to discount the city's paper. This is a condltion that speaks volumes for the efficient management the officials have given the financial affairs of the munich pality.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
HORSE TRADERS TO
 PAY $2OO LICENSE
COUNCIL AMENDS OLD ORDI- NANCE TO REGULATE TRAFFIC CARRIED ON BY NON-RESi- DENT STOCKMEN.

VThe itinerant "hoss" trader who has been plying his peripatetic trade in Marianna and environs without molestation from the municipal au- thorities and without making any contributions to the city-s exchequer was given a solar plexus blow at the meeting of the city council Tues day night when an ordinance was passed fixing an annual license of S200 on all non-residents who engage in the fine art of selling horses and mules on the Mariama market.
 J. R. Roane, we'll known local deal CT in live stock, appeared before the council and protested against the foreign invasion of jockeys and stock men who are here today and there tomorrow, usually leaving a spavin- Jointed animal as a reminder of the fact that all is not fair in horse sell ing and that the average rowing deal CT in live stock is about as truthful in his representations as the kaiser is when he says he didn't start the fireworks. At any rate, MT. Roane insisted he was conducting a legiti- iHdttS DuSlncSS, tudt HC llNtu itCi D. owned property here and paid taxes here, and that it was manifestIy un- fair to permit non-residents or even stockmen of repute to come in and take advantage of the local market without paying any license. Atten- tion was called to the fact that Hell ena and Marvell have ordinances fix ing an annual tax of $200 on non- resident stockmen. The council took Mir Roane's view of the matter and suggested he have an ordinance pre- pared and presented. Within half an hour MT Roane reappeared with his attorney and an ordinance covering the situation. Upon investigation it was found the city had an ordinance passed in April, 1914, fixing license of $25 a year on nonresident stock dealers. The council amended this ordinance raising the license to $200 and fixing the penalty for violation at fine ranging from $50 to $2OO.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
DESCRIBES STORM AT
 PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
O. c. McALExANDER MEMBER NAVAL AVIATION CORPS, SAYS HURRiCAN WAS TERRlFIC- WIND BLEW 12o MILES HOUR

O. G. McAlexander of this city, who recently enlisted in the aviation branch of the navy and is now at the training station at Pensacola, Florida, has written very interest ing letter to his sister. Mrs. Harry Word, describing his experience in the storm that played havoc on the gulf coast last week. Portions of his letter telling about the storm follow:
 Am sure lucky that am here tonight We had the worst storm yesterday. beginning at eight thirty in the morning and lasting until ten o'clock last night l ever saw. The station was warned Thursday morn ing that one was on the way and every one was put to work preparing for it. All the small boats, launches. speed boats, etc, were taken out of the water put on flat cars and hauled just as far away from the water as could be. Then the big balloon hanger. the wreeking barge and all other big boats were made fast with big chains and ropes. All the windows and doors were nailed down. Everything navigable about the, yards was either nailed or tied down.
 'sWell the storm hit us Friday morning at eight thirty. and believe me, it was different from any storm | ever heard of The wind blew q gale of f20 miles an hour. and it just picked the water up and dropped it on us. The water came through the windows and doors just like they were not there. some of us tried to go to dinner. but we could hardly stand up and the sand would sting our faces like needles. We were working all day sweeping water off the floor Several win dows were blown out and half the roof was blown off The air was full of tin and most everything else The water was coming in hundred feet and washing everything away in front of it. The wrecking barge broke loose and there was no way in the world to save it, so away Il went like a shot out of a gun--fifty thousand dollars gone. Nearly al of the hangers were damaged, as were also several machines. Int estimated loss is million dollars Water was three inches deep on th' floor. so we all moved down on the first and second floors We slep on the floor, on tables, book cases drafting tables. Yesterday mornin,
 this place was sight to behold
 The only way one could get t Pensacola was by boat The electri' light wires were down and some i thing got the matter with the wate mains and we were without wate almost twenty-four hours"
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
Council Takes Another Shot at Water Question; Couch of
 Light Company Sends Letter

Dlns at the plant; an additional charge of one mill for each 10 cents per ton increased cost of coal to be added to the above rates. I think we should have supervision charge ol at least $50 per month for our men to look after your pumps. All oil, waste, supplies and repairs will be furnished by your company.
 Any day next week after Tuesday that you wish me to come over. I VIII De glad to spend day or two nere with you people on this propo- s't;on.
 It might be in working out this proposition it would suit the city better to own both the light and water plant, and maybe we can get together on this. Our earnings over there have been somewhat disap- pointing. However, we may be alto gether to blame, but we have had a lot to do, possibly too much. and we have put every ounce of effort into our business that is in our sys- tems.
 l hope we will be able to reach an agreement that will be entirely sat isfactory to all concerned.
 Yours very truly,
 Arkansas Light & Power Co.,
 H. c. Couch, President.
 Following the reading of the letter Alderman Miller made estimates on the probable cost of operating the electrical machinery that is to be attached to the new we'll He figured that the total cost for running the machinery for 30 days, ten hours day, would be $223,5O Of course, if the pumps are to be run for a longer period than an average of ten hours daily, the cost would be pro- portionately greater. But it is be- lieved that for maximum outlay of $500 a month the. pumps can be maintained and operated efficiently In addition to this cost would be the salary of competent superintendent. which would be $100 a month, per- haps more. The gross revenues from the sale of water now exceed $500 month. It is believed that should the district take back the plant it could be made at least self-sustain- ing for the present, and that later on, when conditions become more set tied, the entire city should be placed in an improvement district, the water extended to all sections, the old in debtedness refunded, and that with the increased revenues that will come from the extensions the dis trict can accumulate a comfortable surplus.
 The hint made by MT. Couch to the effect that his company would not be averse to entertaining a prop osition to sell the light plant to the city was most favorably received by the members of the council. In fact, the concensus of opinion among the citizens generally is that the city ought not only to retain the owner ship of the water plant, but that the light and power plant should also be municipally owned and operated. The plants are now consolidated and if the city takes back the water system it could easily take hold of the light and power system; and with efficient and economical man. agement there is no reason why these utilities cannot be operated sue cessfully, just as they are in Jones' boro. Conway and other small cities of the state.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
PASTORS TO PREACH
 ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SERVICES SUNDAY MORNING TO BE DEVOTED TO EMPHASIZING NECESSITY FOR COOPERATION WITH SCHOOL AUTHORITIES

Upon the suggestion of Fred L. MacChesney, superintendent of ths Marianna public schools, the minis- ters of this city will preach on edu- cation Sunday morning It is not the purpose of the ministers to go into a heavyweight discussion of ths arts and sciences and higher thought, but to talk in a plain. understand able, heart-to-heart way to the fath- CTS and mothers and boys and girls of Marianne about the Marianna schools, the necessity for developing here lively school spirit and for creating an active. intelligent inter- est in the local schools.
 Superintendent MacChesney is lay ing the foundation for splendid school in this city. He has an ex- cellent plant with which to work, is ably assisted by fine corps of teachers. has the united backing of the school board, and is beginning to instill in the pupils love for school work. But no great degree of success can be attained without the sympathy and support of the parents of the city The idea of enlisting the active cooperation oc the pastors of Marianna and request ing the holding of special services in the interest of the local schools is only one feature of a comprehen- sive plan Superintendent MacChes- ney has worked out to bring ths Marianne schools to the front The people here are known all over Ark ansas as wide-awake and progressive, and by their loyalty. civic pride, gen. erosity and gentility they have made place in the sun" for Marianna. They have an opportunity to create another big asset for this city by following the leadership of Superin- tendent MacChesney. who wants to make the Marianna public school system the best in the state
 Go to your favorite church Sunday morning. Take your children with you. Show your appreciation of the efforts of the school authorities are making to give your child the best educational advantages obtainable under our school system.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
BLUE SKY LAW FALLS
 ON A ST. LOUIS FIRM
AGENTS OF POSTAL EXCHANGE COMPANY" WHO OPERATED IN LEE COUNTY, ARRESTED IN EME IS FAKE.

Several months ago two represen- tatives of 'The Postal Exchange Company of St. Louis," worked the farmers of Lee County out of a neat sum of money on a marketing proposition that is declared to be a fake. At that time local bankers and others suspected fraud in the dealings of the agents, took the mat ter up with the state bank commits sioner, but no action resulted from the investigations.
 On Saturday of last week agents for the company operating in Cross county were placed under arrest, as will be seen from the following story sent from Wynne to the Con- mercial Appeal:
 "P. and w. H. Moss, representing the Postal Exchange Company of St. Louis, were arrested here yester- day on a charge of violating the blue sky law of Arkansas. They were engaged in organizing subsid- iary exchanges throughout this sec. tion, of which the Postal Exchange Company of St. Louis is the parent organization.
 "The organization was perfected by letting 50 memberships of $50 each and 100 memberships of $1O each. These $50 memberships were good for life, which allowed the holder to share in the profits of the exchange as hong as he lived. They proposed to place a cabinet in some prominent store in town which would contain a system of cards, these cards to be used by members, for the purpose of indicating what they had to sell or what they wanted to buy. A fee was charged for each card A customer of the Cross County bank of this city called Cashier D. H. Hamilton over the telephone after subscribing for the membership and asked his advice about the genuineness of the orga- nzation-
 MT. Hamilton immediately call ed Bank Commissioner John M. Davis to the telephone and read a copy of the contract to him MT. Davis advised that action be taken at once to stop the sale of these contracts, as they were contrary to the provisions of the blue sky law. Sheriff Martin was notified and took charge of the men. They were re-
 
 leased on $500 bond, which they made today"
 The Arkansas Gazette of Tuesday carried the following reference to the matter:
 According to information that has been coming to w. T. Maxwell, supervisor of investment companies in the office of Bank Commissioner 1 John M. Davis, there appear to be | violations of the blue sky law at places in eastern arkansas. Reports were received yesterday of the ar rest of two men charged with violations of this law.
 MT. Maxwell said that if these two men are the some who operated recently in Lee county their propo- sition is in violation of the Arkan- sas laws. He received copy oi the contract that was offered in Lee county. He said it was profit sharing proposition and unlawful.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
POSTMASTER M'MURRY
 IS GIVEN "PROMOTION'
THAT IS, HE BECOMES REsPoN- SIBLE FOR ALL THE OFFICES IN THE COUNTY BUT RECEIVES NO INCREASE IN SALARY.

Postmaster E. H. McMurray has recently been given a big boost by the postoffice department, but un- fortunately the department neglected to provide a suitable compensation as a reward for the additional work demanded of the postmaster. Under a recent change in the auditing sys- tenn of the postoffice department, all the postoffices and rural routes III Lee county have been placed under inc superyision of the Marianne post master so far as the accounting sys- tenn is concerned All supplies TOT all tbe offices are now handled through the Marianna office ana all reports required of postmasters anu rural carriers are to be made oirec. to Mir. McMurray, who m turn must tabulate the reports and send them to the department in Washlhstoh' The idea in making this change Was to curtail expenses in the postoiiice denartment. Heretofore hundreds oi insnectors have been kept on the road checking up all the otllces' Irnder the new system the post n,aster in each large town or city Tn the county becomes in a measure resnonsible for all the smaller otfices and the inspector will in future WISH only this one office. MT. McMurray is naturally keenly appreclative ol the high honor conferred upon nm and the confidence the department
 niaces in his ability. and, of course he is going to do the work, but h' nc sees visions of lavish expenditure of midnight illumination with cor resnonding profit to the local Igh
 and power company as a result O
 his additional duties.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
BRATTON CASE TO BE TRIED
 IN MARlANNA NEXT WEEK

U s. Bratton of Little Rock was here Tuesday MT. Bratton was tried at the last term of the Lee circuit court, on a charge of forgery, grow ing out of his dealings with the city of Augusta in the purchase of the municipal water and light plant. The case was brought here on change of venue from Woodruff county. At a former trial the jury failed to agree. seven standing for conviction and five for acquittal A big delega- tion of Augusta citizens was here before as witnesses ill the case, and it is understood Mir Bratton will have many Little Rock citizens here next week to testify for the de- fense. Col Geo. w Murphy assist ed by R. D. Smith of this city, rep resented MT Bratton at the former trial. Prosecuting Attorney Andrews was assisted by Harry Wood of Au- gusta.
The courier-index., 1917-10-05
MISS ERcELLA MATHEWS WINS
 FORD CAR

Tn the popularity contest conducted by the Griffis- Newborn Company during the past eight months, with a Ford touring car as the capital prize. Miss Ercella Mathews was vesterday declared the winner by nearly a million votes The second prize, a Fonola grand cabinet, went to Miss Madge McMurray or Rondo Miss Lula Mae Williams won the third prize. an ivory toilet set, ana the fourth prize, iavallier, was won by Miss Lena Keller