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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
WISE AND kUDAClOUS BIRD
story OF the Indian Crow That Illus.
trates Well His Most Uncanny
knoWinaness.

travellers in the Orient have much to
say about the Indian crow, a bird that
Tor uncanny knowingness and prankish
audacity has perhaps no equal.
CorVus splendens-thus have orni-
biologists labelled him: but famous
naturalist who knows the breed AZ FIRST
hand has called them "shreds of Sa-
tan, cinders from Tartarus." To give
these impish creatures their due, how
ever, it should be said that life in
india Is not a little enlivened by their
presence. Here is a characteristic
tale of their doings:
A small hawk had seized little bird
and perched on leaaess branch to
deyour his prey. The spectacle drew
two crows to the spot They hoped
and tapped from branch to branch
noistly discussing the strategy of their
intended raid.
Then one of them quietly slipped
away through the surrounding foli-
age. At the same time his mate flew
In front of the perched hawk, and
lowering steadily within n foot of his
beak maintained a busting menace of
snatching the titbit.
That effectively compelled the at
tention of the hawk His prey
grasped firmly beneath his feet, he
angrily Kissed and lunged at the how
erine nuisance. So lively was the
Skirmish that the human onlooker for
got the existence of the second crow.
But now that willy bird reappeared
some distance in the rear of his des-
tined victim.
With stealthy sidlings and short,
noiseless flights he drew near. Then
he made swift dash, seized the
hawks long barred tail by the tip, hung
on with all his weight and top
pied the luckless hawk in a complete
back somersault from the branch. The
released titbit was instantly seized by
the first crow, and the clever pair bore
off their booty with much triumphant
cawing.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Is DUTY OF ALL TO BE FIT
National Efficiency Demands That All
Citizens Keep Themselves in Good
Physical Condition.

There are thousands, perhaps mil
lions, of individuals who might be
willing to die for their country-if the
accident of being of military age and
fortunes of war should occasion such
a sacrifice-who apparently are not
willing to reform their personal habits
md go into training to improve them
lives personally for the sake of add
in, to our combined national eff
Gle. ,cy.
A I'd yet 1 believe that if any one
of Il csc men is once brought to see
this q lestion in its right light he will
not he. itate to do anything and every
thing te improve himself 1t is a per-
sonal du y, and it Is national duty.
Why 81 ould only the soldiers go into
training? Success in modern warfare
is said to be based 20 per cent or
more upon 4 1dustrial and business eff
ficiency. Tt IN why should not the
workers and business men go into
training to ma e themselves as vigor-
Gus, fit and effie 'ent as our soldiers?
The wear and tear of business adj
ministrations will sometimes be found
just as trying as the rigors of mill
tary life. Vast nj nbers of business
men die premature in middle age.
just when their bus mess or profess
sional success most r. 1uires their con-
tinued energy and dir elton.
One should be fit for a ny emergency.
The requirements of war and business
are after all not so difft -ent as one
might suppose. In either case. 1t is
primarily matter of build. g vitality,
organic strength. nerve sire 18th and
that quality of resistance" L ,eded to
endure strain Of any kind Il at may
e placed upon one.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

In the use Of coal in the household; to
clean the furnace and use economical
firing; TO reduce lighting TO what is
absolutely needed, and in every way
possible to economic with coal.
If this coal is not saved 1t will mean
the shutting down of many Industrial
plants, throwing many people out of
employment. and producing condi-
ton of hard times which will naturally
hinder war work. No doubt people re-
sent having any interference injected
into their home affairs, but if they are
patriotic they will submit cheerfully as
long as the war lasts.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

The ramoddy little girl smiket
go oil
wonnem in contest
year, and sole
couldn't help herself
the festival
friends
min n
sell
will kindly trouble difficulties of
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Camp Fire Hints.

camp fire for cooking will burn
with steady glow if a small bag of
charcoal is added TO the wood after
il has good start. One successful
camper builds his fire in a small trench
about Is inches long and few inches
wide and deep. Two fiat stones placed
across the top for the frying pan and
kettle give an even heat. Meat. pota-
toes. corn and apples can be roasted
by holding them over the fire on the
ends of green. pointed sticks. An old
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Happiness That Satisfies.

Happiness is never more real, more
satisfying, than when founded ON clean
heartedness The possessor of clean
conscience sees more beauty in the
world around him, because he looks
through clearer eyes. He has faith in
his friends. because ii is so easy for
the one who is straight himself to be-
lieye the same of others. He gets the
best out OF life because he unconscious
ly attracts it.
Right living. by whatever name you
may call it. has its own reward right
here on this earth of ours.-Girls' Com
panion.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Asbestos Clothing.

The fire fighter who would be prop
pete outfit, from leggings to hood and
gloves, of asbestos cloth. The mineral
lends Itself wonderfully to the weaving
process. its fibers being soft and pill
able. The fabric woven from asbestos
is very firm. Not only the fireman, but
the worker In the blast furnace and
other places where one is exposed to
intense heat. will favor the use of this
material.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Teeth TO Blame

The worst criminals seem to be the
teeth. The Paris Medical takes new
fling at them, blaming them for sins
usually charged to wrDnged, misjudged
tuberculosis. "Baude insists that with
enlarged glands in the neck, the pri-
mary lesion should be sought in the
teeth. before discriminating the tu-
bercle bacilli, and urges that the physi-
clan should insist ON the teeth being
put In order as an indispensable ele-
ment Of whatever treatment he IL In
St1tuting."
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

Senator Ashurst of Arizona made
an interesting statement to the SEN
ate the other day, saying that AZ per
cent of his state was in reservations
of one kind or another controlled by
the United States government. most
OF II In Indian reservations. He went
on TO say that his people wanted him
to get these Indian reservations open
ed to settlement and public use. Il
have told them" he said, that II Is
impossible 10 get these reservations
opened and in most cases that they
ought not TO be opened" 1t is known
that the Indians have some very yulu-
able land in these reservations. but
they are needed by the Indians.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Ercu as a Barometer.

Take a small frog and put him in a
lar nearly half full of water Set In
the jar a little wooden ladder, so ar
ranged that several of Its rounds pro.
ject above the level of the water. II
fine weather be in prospect. the frog
will climb up the ladder out Of the wa
ter; at the approach of stormy condi.
tons he will retire beneath the sur
face
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

A whirlpool bath is the novel treat
ment applied at hospital in Manches.
ter. England, for cases of rheumatism
following typhoid and dysentery. The
tank. large enough for l. men, con.
tains feet of water sad is provided
with seats on which tine bathers are
immersed to their necks. The temper.
AZURE is kept at 93 degrees Fahrenheit,
just below that of the body. The room
Is quiet and dimly lighted. and after
an hour In the bath the men &C t.
rest rooms.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Ali She Gets.

Il done had to go out collectin' fob
de missionary society" explained the
old colored woman who was wanted
for some homework. according to Har-
ris Dickson.
But have work for you to do. and
you need all the money you can get.
What do you get paid for collecting?"
asked Mrs. Dickson.
Il don't get paid" said Mandy. u
only gets whot / collections. Chris
tian Register.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

ever changed IN Tie seHUle' VFVH
though times and customs change on
the outside.
For instance, good many years
ago it used to be the custom for all
gentlemen to use snuff. The senate
officially recognized the custom to the
extent of providing snuff boxes for the
senators. These boxes are still there.
and from time to time they are refilled
with fresh snuff, despite the fact that
they are never used. The boxes are
near the lobby entrances on the inside
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

aroundand squirres"
when the
a Of
and
a
e ha a all
That's sir think I'll look
it's goodse
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

b t stumble over them? And who
an ong the members of the house, If
spirl S, are fools enough to advertise
their falling al time when prohibition
Is on S, everyone?
TIL 20 dead soldiers" alleged to
have be N collected by the janitor of
the hous, office buildings on his Sun
Gay rount We're placed purposely, it
seems, at he doors of representatives
who voted I, keep the prohibition rider
in the $3.50, 900 agricultural appro-
priat.1n bill. Rev. +. c. Dinwiddle,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

leading probionist not only attributes
dscredit the the
whole but chaacezes it
Washington bone dry"
demand
of umor
corn o
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

ON inc
replied put Pm
all to the good I've the
ntic City I'm On
got racing car limousine wife a Jersey Not so
bad belhop ' ~ ~
belboy
avenged
he was able TO buy the hateheng privilege a
a which
bovs
~ e gwen their meals by the hotels where
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

HOnOrS Win prllnneSS That SugSeStpu
the fear that she had swallowed IA
ramrod which she couldn't digest, but
mamma, on the side, frankly reveled
In the attention which her child was
attracting from each passenger in the
car.
A dignified old gentleman leaned
across from his seat opposite and said.
with a winning Difference that no
child's mamma could resist:
What wonderful little lady you
rnl1St he to Win ca many rOadalS whom
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

street he stood at the curb waiting his
chance to venture across, when anoth-
er man-these merest everyday sort
of person-guided him over, and in
leaving cautioned him not to try 10
recross Mt so congested a section.
The old man gave birdlike twist
to his neck so that he looked sidewise
ut his good Samaritan, and chuckled
out assurance:
II won't be going back before
dusk. stay in the Smithsonian
grounds all day, in weather like this.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

Senator James Hamilton Lewis of
Illinois is very much in favor of cur
failing debate in the senate Although
he Is engaged much of the time in max
ing speeches throughout the country
on subjects pertaining TO war work, he
stopped long enough in the senate the
other day to deliver a number of inter
esting observations.
There are orators in this body, but
there are no orations," was one of his
observations. He went on to say that
If Clay, Webster and Calhoun should
deliver some of their philosophc dis
questions in the senate at the present
time even the pages would not remain
to listen. During the debate on the
resolution declaring war on Germany
there was not one Grafton delivered in
the senate that will ever be quoted by
historians as model of eleguence or
as an inspiration of patriotism" was
another remark by Lewis.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Classic.

Did the band play any classic music
last night, John?" asked Mrs. Hicks.
No" replied John. Every piece
they played had tune to it."
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

accident after separation of five
years and passing their former place
OF employment they dropped in to talk
over old times.
When the refreshments arrived the
former room clerk said:
Things are breaking pretty we'll
with me now. ! put $1,000 in a cigar
business recently and got it all out in
less than three months. | tell you. 1t
beats the hotel game all hollow. ri
make $4,000 this year if luck holds
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Government Work.

rs your husband doing government
work, Mandy?"
Il guess so, ma'am. Dey got him in
prison breakin' rocks"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Bottles Put in House Offices Were a Poor Joke

WHO individual that aboouy
o of
office building where
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

newspaper is useful in starting the
fire, and plenty of matches should be
at hand.-World'S Chronicle.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Bell Hops Get Rich Despite Their Small WAGES

Two menboth under thia down
big other Both had
clerk the other
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

Secretary Lane wrote letter, and
like a great many of his public utter
ances II contained some mighty good
ideas, particularly with reference to
taking care of wounded and injured
soldiers when they return from the
war. The secretary sent copies to
great many people and probably to all
the senators. At least half a dozen
different senators tried to get the let
ter printed In the Record. But 1t hap
pened to be one of those days when
the guardians of the Record" were on
hand and were determined to save
money on print paper by not allowing
extraneous matter to be printed in
this publication of congressional pro-
ceedings. First one senator and then
another tried ii. but each was bowled
over on objection from either Mark
Smith of Arizona or Reed Smoot Of
Utah. OF course 1t was only question
of time until the letter found It's way
into the Record, for it was Incorporated
in the speech of a member under the
liberal usage which allows anybody to
put almost anything he wishes into
speech.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

It is evident that Congressman Till
man of Arkansas was intensely OPP
posed TO the bill which is intended to
restrict the killing of migratory birds.
Here is a part of what he said on that
subject:
II think we are not only allowing
the sacred doctrine of state rights to
be invaded and utterly abolished. but
we are preparing to make our boys
sissies. ] will ask the gentleman from
Virginia. Mr.. Flood. who represents
an intrepid constituency, a constitu-
ency second to none In manly men and
womanly women-rose-hearted Vir-
gtnia-I would like to know what Lord
Fairfax. who hunted elk and wild
fowl Just across the Potomac In the
Old Dominion. would say of this bill
TO protect woodpeckers and bobolinks.
What would Daniel Boone, Davy
Crockett, Sam Houston say Of It? Let
US not feminine our boys. This bill
ought to be denominated an old
maids BILL 1t should be bedeeked
with skirts. ruffied petticoats and cork
screw curls."
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

thing for
h in the senate
There quill pens for the senate
call quill In the
of
the n
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

A potato digging machine of English
invention uses revolving brush to
cleanse the tubers of earth.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
How Little Dottie Earned Her Four Gold Medals

CHE a in
ribbon which gold medals little her
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
His Way Of Spending Fine Days in Washington

LIE basket his steps
held Having
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
SERIOUS PROBLEM
IN TAMP|CO OIL
PREVENTION MAY BE NEcES-
sARY TO PROTECT FIELDS
FOR ALLIES SUPPLIES.
SUBMARINE BASES INVOLVED

President Wilson Has Made Every Ef-
fort to conciliate Carranza Govern
ment. With Little success-senator
Fall on Federal Capitalization.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

Washington. American troops,
whether they are of the army. ma
rines, or navy. are doing in Europe
just what is expected of them" That
is a composite expression of nearly
every man In congress who has had
anything to say about the glorious
work of United States soldiers on the
western battle front. This sentiment
emanates not only from senator's and
representatives., but from all other
Americans who have eagerly watched
the reports from the greatest war In
the world, ever since American troops
have been engaged.
The impression prevails among Of
ficials of the national capital, both In
the executive departments and in con-
gress, that the war Is TO be settled
on the western front and Is to be set
tied largely by American troops. No
doubt now exists as to the ability of
the United States government not on
ly to organize, arm and equip the
troops, but to send them to France and
Belgium In time to stem the tide OF
the German attack and In the end hurl
back the Hun and force him to re-
treat into Germany.
There have been many slogans
about what will win the war, but pos
sibly we Americans can rest upon this
one: America will win the war"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
HEARD naSEEN a
at the Capita, 81
Snuff Boxes Show Exchanging Ways of the Senate

VIZ almost as old as
In the the last
years satisfied in that Nothing Is
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
She Can't Keen Il

One woman seldom calls on another
unless she has q secret to tell.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

The contest between secrecy and
publicity In the management Of gov
ernmental affairs has been going on
for half century and will continue
half century more, and no matter
what rules, regulations, or laws are
made on the subject the same system
will prevail. Secrecy will control. no
matter how much of demand there
may be for publicity. 1t IS true that
the debates In congress are public
and Senator Borah of Idaho made
strenuous but losing fight 10 have the
debates on treaties in public. follow
ing the suggestion of President VII
son In one of his addresses that there
should be no more secret diplomacy.
But 1t will all come back TO the
same starting point whenever men In
charge of governmental affairs begin
10 formulate legislation or to negotiate
treaties The conferences Will be Sc
eret and the agreements Will be made
in secret. Even If an attempt IS made
to have the commissioners of peace at
the end Of the great war hold open
sessions. II Will be found that few
leaders of various nations will have
their secret conferences and conclaves
and reach an agreement as TO what is
TO be done In the open sessions. That
IS about what happens In regard TO
legislation.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

The old question of the powers OF
the general government and of the
states Is one which will never be set
tied. For 40 years we have been
discussing the principle which was
discussed before the formation of the
government and will be discussed for
years to come" said Senator Fall of
New Mexico. speaking in debate In
which question arose as to where
the power of the national government
ends and that of the states begins. lie
also made a significant observation OF
a fact which has begun to be consid-
cred with some misgiyings as the gen.
eral government encroaches year af-
ter year upon the rights of the states.
every foreign commentator" said
the New Mexico senator, "in discuss
ing the form of government of the
United States has held that the perpe-
tuity of this government as compared
with any other democracy depends up
on this principle and upon this prin-
ciple alone. the check upon bureau
cracy and Capitalization and the MAIN
tenance of state rights" An occa-
sional note of this kind is sounded in
the senate as warning against fed
eral Capitalization.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05
Nv ARTHUR w, DUNN.

Washington.-Mex is still prob
lem with the American government
md # may become a still greater
problem as the war progresses. Ever
since Woodrow Wilson became presl-
dent of the United States he has made
every possible effort to conciliate Car
rama, and what CarranZa represents
with a view of establishing peace ana
rehahilitating Mexico In the interests
of all the people of that distracted
country. Every effort of this kind mas
been met with snubs, diplomatic ana
military, the Carranza government
has been antagonistic to the wilson
government.
Now comes a very serious condition.
The Tampico oil fields and supply are
one of the absolute necessities for the
allies. Ever since the appearance OF
the submarines on the Atlantic coast
there has been lurking suspicion
that the Germans have base In Mex
leo and that possibly the Carranza
government has betrayed civilization
by affording asylum to the Huns con-
trary to the laws of neutrality. with
three-auarters of a million troops in
Europe and the possibility of as many
more being sent there within the next
year. 1t Is well understood that the
United States does not want, nay, Will
avoid In every possible way conflict
with another country. And yet 1t Is
possible that the Mexican situation
may bring about condition of affairs
which will necessitate Intervention
that will secure the Tampico oil and
will at the same time make 1t fmpos-
sible for German submarines to oper-
ate from Mexico against the shipping
of the United States.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-07-05

ANCY, the former capital of
Lorraine. which was left to
France by the Treaty of
Frankfort in 1871. and the
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