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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
RECORD BANK RESOURCES.
Comptroller Of Currency Gives Re.
markabIe Figures Regarding HanIes.

COMPTROLLER of Currency Gives Re-
marI<abIe Figures Regarding Hanlcs.
Washington.-Resou of the ma
tional banks of the country on Novem-
Der /, the date Of the last call, aggre-
gated $19, S21, 100000, Comptroller Of
the Currency Williams announced on
Sunday. This not only fas a new high
record, but was an increase of $1,-777,-
$4,000 over the total shown by the
call last August 81.
The resources of the national banks
Of the United States, Mr.. Williams said,
exceed the combined aggregate re-
sources of the national banks bf issue
of England, the Dominion Of Canada,
France, Italy, the Netherlands. Norway,
Sweden, Denmark, Japan and Ger
many. as shown by their latest avail
able reports.
Mr.. williams also said that the ma
tional banks resources were only one
billion dollars less than the combined
resources of all state and other banks
and trust companies in the country, as
shown by their reports Of June. 1917,
and that In the past five years the
growth of the resources of the national
institutions had been. greater than the
Increase which took place in the pre-
ceding twenty-five years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
NAMES IN AsIA's GOLDEN ERA
What GenghIs Khan, Destroyer, and
Tamerlanes UpbulIder, Accom-
pIished In Samarkand.

Whenever one IL shown ruin In
Samarkand. the native explains that
"Genghis Khan destroyed it, If
monument stu wears some vestige OF
its former grandeur ''Tnmerlane erect
ed Il" Everywhere is carried down
from generation to generation memo
ries Of Genghis Khan, the destroyer.
and Tamerlans, the upbullder. It Is
to Tnmerlane. who reigned at the end
of the fourteenth century. that, Samar-
kand owes Its most beautiful monu-
ments, Elsie +, Well writes In Asia
Magazine. With his exploits ne I'M
spired the Imagination of countless
poets OF as many nations, including
Christopher MarlOwe, for he was q
great sovereign and organizer as well
as q mighty conQueror. When Tamer-
lane returned to his capital after van
gushing most OF Asia he vas deter
mined to make 1t the loveliest city In
the world. To Persia, MesopotamIa.
India and China he sent for the most
celebrated artisans, ordering them
here to create their masterpieces.
Byzantine. Persian and Arabic infiu-
ences in art were all melted into per-
feet harmony-greens and blues mel
lowing into each other like the sea
and the sky--a vast and reverend
chorus of beauty.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
The Old Year
and the New

The Old Year sat beside the hearth,
In thoughtful mood; the hour was late;
And ere he vanished from the earth,
The past he fain would contemplate.
II brought a wealth of Joy for those
Who had o'erburdened been with grief"
He said, ''and for unnumbered woes
Furnished the cordial Of relief.
ITO some gave a gardens bloom,
Sweet pansies and forget-me-nots:
TO some the cypress and the tomb.
The barrenness of desert spots
With love tarried for while
Breathing the sweet Elysian air;
And bidding Hope serenely smile
Across the threshold of Despair.
II entered on my natal hour
Burdened alike with bliss and bane,
Commissioned by my Lord TO dover
Some hearts with ease. and some with
pain,
Where happiness had rich Increase;
shall be honored long, i know;
But those / robbed Of Joy and peace
They will be glad to have me goi
."T'S e followed many a bridal train;
Have watched by many q lonely bier;
With birth and death, with loss and gain,
Made up the record of the year.
And now beside December's gate
Where hangs the years. alarum bell.
! pause TO scan the past and wait
The sound Of my own funeral knell.
"one:-How the hours have slipped awayl
wholesome win weep with sore re-
greet;
Threei--could stin on earth delay
Fourl--some good / might accomplish
yet.
Ffyel-An angelic song awokel
Sixi-Surely are the letters riven.
6event-Soon shall hear the Anal stroke
Eight!-Chime sweetly with the clock of
heaveni
Nine!--I am nearer to my goali
Teni-Time must eternity begini
ElevenI-Awalke, immortal SOUL
Twelvel-Farewelil and let the New Year
I'M"
Il come the Old Years debts to payl
come his promises to keep;
To walk upon the worlds highway,
And deck the grave where dear ones
sleep.
Where he gave smiles I may give tears.
Life's path with good or i'll bestrew;
For unto him who views the years
The new is old, the old is newt
Josephine Pollard,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27

performing bear. strayel frum some
mountebank master IN one OF the Jom.
barded villages. Soon as he saw tle
he acted frightened and humble. and
when patted him uttered a folly
growl. turned q somersauIt and stood
ON his head"
you don't mean IT."
ssCome, I'll show you"
Dale led the way to the guardhouse.
Outside of IL was gathered noisy
group. Half way up the fiagpole was
a great shaggy monster who cleverly
reversed himself, slid to earth, turned
a dozen graceful somersaults and
walked around on his hind feet.
+ 'Oh. wen put him on our yaude-
Vile program as the one leading at
traction tomorrow voted a dozen OBJ
servers. whats the rowi" as cheer
Ing echoed from the other end Of the
encampment. From a dust-coveEed,
battered automobile two men were
throwing or packages.
"Belated mall" announced the
driver. "Section A. Throw off the
plumber, men. and you hungry fellows
grab and distribute"
Boxes, packages, tied-up bundles Of
newspapers and letters passed from
hand to hand. Roy BARLEY was mos.
active In the work OF sorting out the
heterogeneous mass.
Something for you, Dale" he called.
posing square box before hurting 1t.
Il say" inspecting the marks on the
box" it's been up and down the whole
battle line"
'See If there isn't a letter." directed
Dale, placing the box beside tent,
and his eyes were eager and hopeful.
Doubtless the box held remembrances
from some home group, but his soul
was hungry fer something more priced.
Nothing for you," called out Roy.
running over the letters In ibis hand.
'"Hey look out for your boxl"
Roy spoke just In time. Old Bruin,
unnoticed, had beer shifting Intrusive
ly at the box. Then he had paved 1t.
his claws piercing the fail pasteboard.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27

He shifted again, uttered a satisfied
grunt, and, SELLING 1t In his powerful
jaws, shook It.
'WhoOpi fruit cakeI'' yelled a
watchful soldier, and grasped II as 1t
rolled to the ground. .'Hurrahl"
Some knitted socks and dozen lit
tie packages tied up with ribbon fell
out Of the shattered receptacle. Dale
uttered sharp gasp. Among them
was letter. He snatched It up and,
aflush and quivering, secreted 1t In his
pocket quickly.
But. not for long. When he had d.
yided the cake among his importunate
comrades and gathered up the num-
berless mementoes from home, he got
to his tent speedily. He opened the
precious mlssive, his eyes tparkled, he
kissed 1t fervently and his face fairly
shone.
What wild. riotous, fun-producing
New Years dayl Old Bruin did him
self proud, and Date never sang the
patriotic songs Gpportioned him on the
program so thrlllingIy.
Il say observed Roy quizzLcally as
the day waned, you've acted like some
Wild schoolboyl"
'sReason to-" cried Dale fervently,
and his heart beat faster against the
cherished missive lying next to it,
the letter from Winnie saying: II have
always loved you. and, though half
the world separates us. love you now
more than ever ~
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
chrnsanthemum u lapan.

Back in the sixteenth year Of the
reign OF Emperor Kwammu was the
FIRST poem written to the chrysanthe-
mum, or, kiku. but away back In Japa-
nese mythology the Gower was rever-
enced above ali others. Originally Il
was called the kuku, presided over By
the goddess Kuku HIma The great
feast was first kept by Emperor Mura-
kani IN 1911. And stIll the guests
follow the empress through her gar
dens on the ninth day Of the ninth
month. lunarically speaking, and rever-
entity watch the crimson crowns poised
on slender stems beneath their silksA
coverings
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
just IUaolnel

Senator Garcia informed the Argen-
tine senate recently that the foreign
efs resident in BuenOs Aires are So
per cent of the population. and added,
courteously, that "if II were 20 per
cent 1t would be all the better for the
country" Although acknowledging the
compliment. British paper published
there says: IF we were Argentines
we would disagree decidedly, not
merely with the senator. but with the
circumstance. Imagine London with
an allen population Of more than hale
the totals Imagine the country a.
war. with such collection Of dubious
consistency In Its business and execu-
tive base II would not be possible to
intern them. II would. on the other
hand, be quite possible for them to in
tern the men of the soll."--New York
Post.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
Wished pIsoharue Immediately.

This story Is being told OF recruit
at an army camp somewhere In Mis-
issIpDl."
News of the armlstice had been sre-
eelyed that eventful Monday morning.
It was understood that when an armis-
tice was signed It would mean that the
war was over and that the soldiers
would get to go home.
The rookie approached his command.
er as soon as he heard the news. II
want my discharge this afternoon, 30
that can catch that evening train for
Cincinnati" he said, guilelessly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27

tillery at the front somewhere "a
France"
"Oh. brought In a captive" was his
careless reply. IRAN into the skulker.
marched him into camp and left him In
the guard house. Any letters?"
Mary a letter. They say the mail
packs here are four days overdue, but
they're rushing holiday stun to the
camps"
Dale Webster sighed and his face
grew wistful. "Tve been expecting one
letter particularly. You're my friend.
ROy2"
after your carrying me on your
back half dead across the worst part
Df No Mans Land, with the Boches
plugging away Tor keeps, l guess so I"
"And you remember Winnie Trask r.
"As memory sweet and fragrant
as a field OF daisiesl"
swell, one night in a dugout Just
couldn't help but write her way back
home there what ought to have said
to her before we left. Three montha
and no word. fancy / was too pre-
sumptuous. II / knew that Winnie was
caring for me, thinking of me, at home,
I'd never get lonesome. I'd fight double
to get this mlx-up over and back to
her-bless her"
"Don't lose hope" encouraged Roy
Barley. Zone of the fellows just got
q letter written by his sweetheart last
September. It has been chasing him
all over the frontier. About your pris-
oner-make you any trouble7"
mot bit OF, IT, declared Dale In a
spirited way. 'sThe bear.
THE. bear - repeated Roy In won
iermnnt. =
"oh, / forgot to tell you that my
catch was q bear" spoke Dale. 81
came across him curled up In a pit, q
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
MEN BEING SENT Ao ME.
pemobilIzatIon plans Cali for Die
charge Of 10000 Men Daily.

Demobillzatlon Plans Call for Die
charge OF 10000 Men Daily.
Washington.-With total DE- 1875. 562
men discharged from the army during
the week ending December IA, General
March announced on December 81 that
the war department has about reached
the average of 10000 discharges daily
for which the rehabilitation plans
call.
On seven-day basis, the average
for that week was $1,000 men per day,
bat In many cases rehabilitation off
GERS did not operate on Sunday.
Additional units in this country des-
lgnated for early rehabilitation brings
the total of men so selected 10 100000,
General March announced. Up TO the
date of the latest official reports,
2e,90S officers had been honorably dis
charged.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
REMOVE rule on ALIENs.

But Attorney General Continues to
Exercise Power to Intern.
Washington. = All restrictions on
German enemy aliens except those APP
plying to entry into and departure
from the United States and those af-
fecting the power of intetrnment We're
ordered removed Monday by Attorney
General Gregory, effective Christmas
day. This action was taken on cabled
instructions from President Wilson,
and win affect about 100000 German
men and women.
1t was explained that the depart
ment of justice would continue to ex-
ercise the power Of internment of dam
gerous German enemy aliens and that
the order would not affect such aliens
already interned.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27

Snakes. Too. Have cbotIea.

Even snakes have coolies, It Is
revealed by Dr. Raymond Ditmars,
curetrr of the Bronx zoo. He calls
them acarlnidae OF snake coolies.
Their attacks upon some 800 snakes
brought 10 the zoo from South Caro-
lima necessitated the chloroforIning of
the reptiles after the coolies gosslato
their eyes. There also died in thaysoo
the last kangaroo brought from Aus
tralin in December. The other died
last May and Doctor Ditmars ex-
pressed belief that the female sue
cumbed TO glief.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
krupps WIN Not PAY dividends.

Berlin.-The Krupp company at a
generalsmeeting December 20. decided
not to pay dividend this year. The
great arms concern paid a dividend
of II per cent IN each of the first two
years and 10 per cent last year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
r.lI Has for petlte Woman.

1t is not possible for the too short
woman to "add cubit to her stature. 3
but the thoughtful girl can do much
by the aid Of high heels and tail hats.
4 new winter chapeau is specially de
signed to Offset ones lack of inches,
and adds distinction besides. 1t is an
artful plling up of black velvet with
a soft. inspiring white wing mounting
no TN fronts-Betty Brown
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
bella az % RlohtfuI owner.

Three huge bells formerly In the
belfry of Christ church. Wellington.
New Zealand, have been presented by
that government to France. The bells
were cast from cannon captured by
the Germans from the French In 1870,
ind were presented to Christ church
by German residents.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
Dsnle. Recall Of Won Eckhardt.

WashlTFgton.-Am Fletcher
Mt Mexico City advised the state de
partment Monday that El Pueblo, a
government organ, had denied that
Won Eckhardt, the German minister to
Mexico, had been recalled.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
an.nIah crowds clash.

Balboa, Spain-Two groups of mani
festants, one shouting against Spain
and the other crying for Spain, collld-
ed here Monday. One of the persons
in the loynlIst crowd was killed by
pistol shot.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
The george Washington Back Home,

New York.-The United States
transport George Washington. which
took President Wilson to France, and
the steamship Cedric arrived here
Monday, bringing Co.'s men from over
seas in time to celebrate Christmas III
the United States.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
Wilson Opposes Sinking Hun Ships.

washington. It may be stated
authoritatively that President Wilson
viii oppose In the most direct fashion
proposals from any source to sink the
warships surrendered by Germany un-
der the terms of the arniistIee.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
HAN Million Italians LOST In war.

Paris.--Fiye hundred thousand Ital-
fans lost their lives IN the war OF
shis number 100000 were killed in ac-
lion. This statement was made to the
correspondent Saturday b. Salvatore
Barzilai, former member of the italian
cabinet.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
cutIeura far Sore t,anda.

Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
ut Cuticura Soap. dry and rub In Gu
tlcura Ointment. Remove surplus
ointment with soft tissue paper. For
free samples address, "Cutlcura. Dept.
x. Boston" at druggists and by mail.
Soar 25, Ointment 26 and 5O.--Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
Authorltv on Leprosy Dies.

RrookIine, Mass. DIR. Donald Fl.
Currie, OF the United States public
health service, port physician Of Bos-
ton. and regarded as one of the fore
most authorities Oh leprosy in Amer
lea, died at his home Monday of pneu-
monla, resulting from influenza.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
Hnw,aThiaP

We offer $4,000, for any case Of eatarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk
en- internally end acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 76c. Testimonials free.
D. J. Cheney q CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
Rnmh suspect Arrested.

Milwaukee. Wis.-Dominick Coster-
clio, charged by his wife with making
and placing a bomb which killed ten
detectives and police and one woman
in Milwaukee Central police station on
November "a, 1917, has been arrested
In Lancaster, Pa.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
viii Complete Postofsice Buildings

Congress has been
asked by Secretary Of the Treasury
Glass to appropriate $4,227 800 for COM
pletion of postoffice buildings In 40
cities. construction Of which was post
pOned during the war.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
WALTER HINES PAGE DIES.
Former Ambassador to Great britain
Answers Summons

Pinehurst, n. C.--Walter Hines Page,
former ambassador to Great Britain,
died here December 81, after an illness
Of many weeks. DIR. Pages health be-
gan to fall nearly year ago, and he
gave up his post as American repre-
sentative at the court of st. James
late In the summer.
Walter Hines Page was editor Of the
maKazine. The Worlds Work, and a
member Of the publishing firm Of
Doubleday, Page & Co., of Garden City,
L.gI., when in March, 1913, President
Wilson appointed him American am
hassador to Great Britain.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
.,eI,looe TO vlelt Australia.

Melbourne. - Admiral Sir John Jel'
licoe. former first sea lord Of the Brit
ish admiralty, will come to Australia
In February to review the common
wealth's naval base program.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27
ofcourse,

Her FrIend--"What Is your favorite
part of the BihleT Telephone Girl
'.The book OF Numbers"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27

W. II. Pascoe, seventy-one, stlll car
ries NAH in Dutch Flat. Cal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-12-27

what have you
done for your country
today?"
1t was the eve Of
the new year and Dale
Webster, hailed by a
companion s oIdie r.
threw his knapsack
within their tent just
behind the heavy ar
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-21

The flu n Is lifted from our town.
school began again last Monday and
there Will be the usual church services
next sunday. Follett will have much to
be thankful for his year.
3. II. Hanson. is building a garage on
his residence lot. which viii DO used
as dwelling while they are building
their house.
Misses Mayme and Eva clifford
moved into Mr.. Earfs house this week.
c. NJ. Hicks new house is ready for
tho plasterer.
The .Red Cross ladies will meet at the
postoffice rooms tomorrow to inspect
and mail the Christmas packages to the
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. w. McCiung visited
Mrs. johnson on Thursday, bringing
that lady some home made butter.
Editor Huniston of Shattuck, was
over a few days this week helping to
get the Follett Times out. Mrs. May
Walker In charge of the Times office
has had a severe attack of some. kind OF
throat trouble, but is able to be on
duty again today.
The Row. Kraeker officated at a quiet
wedding recently. Miss Blanche Nixon
and a MIR. Lee were the contracting
parties we are Informed. No particu-
lars a v reached this office" as yot
Chief Garrett was In town today on
telephone business.
Mesdames Earl and witham of Ivan.
hoe, were shopping In Foiiett the first
Of the woek.
Mayme and Eva clifford received the
sad news OF the death of their brother
John clifford, In California, after q
four days illness with the flu. Miss
Mayme was suffering with the cpl
donnie herself making h blow all tn,
harder for the girls.
Roy Wilson brought Mrs. Wilson ant
baby home last saturday from MI
Dyche's where they both have been II
for two weeks with influenza.
Mr.. Sappington and family are nov
ath ONE In the hotel building.
Mr.. Dunn assistant at the First STATE
bank expects to move his family t
Follett.
w. Shackelford commanding officer o
the 5Sth Balloon Co. of Camp Manson
Va, arrived safely In rance. MI
Shackelford Is Mrs. Johnson's nephov
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-21
NOTICE OF SHERIFF. SANE FORE

state of Oklahoma, County Of Beaver. 81
Notice is hereby given, that In pursu-
anco of an order OF sale. issued u of
the District Court OF Beave County.
State OF oklahoma, on the 2S day of
Oct, 1918. In an action wherein J. II.
Spurrier was plaintiff and C. II. Brown,
lola Brown. Jno. r. Douglas, Oscar
defendants directed to me the under
signed sheriff of Beaver County COM
mandinE me to levy upon. and sell the
following described property Lots ono,
Two. Three, -Four, Five and Six. IN block
S~eventy-four. In the town of Beaver.
Beaver County. Oklahoma. to satisfy n
Judgment and decree of foreclosure m
favor of said plaintiff and against SAL
defendants obtained and made IN said
court on the list day OF April, 1918. for
tho sum of S331.i1, Three Hundred
costs sGa,5 so with interest thereon at the
rate of 10 per cent from the 18th day of
May. 1917. and costs accruing; I will on
the 2nd day of December. 1918. at the
hour OF . r. NJ, of said day at the East
front door of the Court House In the
City of Beaver In said county and state
offer for sale and sell to the highest
bidder for cash the property above de-
scribcd or 80 much thereof as Will salts
fy said judgment with interest and
costs.
Witness. my hand this esth day Of
j. b. COUCH.
Sheriff.
T.. r. GARDNER,
Loofbourrow and Ridley.
Attys. for Plaintiff.
1871 11-2S st
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-21
1924
NOTICE or SALE OF LANDS UNDER
ENECIfTI0N

1N FSS1
Notice Is hereby given, that In pursu.
ance OF n writ of execution issued out
Of the clerks office of the District
Court in and for Beaver county. state
of Oklahoma. on tho 80 day OF Sept.
1918. In an action wherein Il. ii. Ross
was plaintiff and c. l.. Petty was de-
PENDANT, commanding me to levy upon
property belonging to said defendant
G. l.. Petty. sufficient to satisfy a Judg-
ment rendered in said action In favor
of r.. n. Ross against C.. l.. Petty for
the sum of S1O1G.25 with interest there
on from the date of judgment, the .
day of April. 1918. and costs and at
nave levied upon certain lands and
tenements belonging to said c. l.. Petty
not exempt from sale under execution,
for want OF goods and chattels OF the
said c. l.. Petty, towit: sen of section
3. township 2. range ~ IL. G. NJ. situated
have duly caused said anAs and tene-
ments to be appraised according to law
at $500 subject to $500 mortgage. now.
therefore, notice In hereby given, that
In pursuance Of the commands of said
writ, I will offer for sale and sell for
cash to the highest bidder. said lands
and tenements, or SO much thereof as
on the rs day of Nov. 1918. at 2 p. NJ.
Of said day, at the East front door OF
the court house In the city OF Beaver
in said County and State.
Witness my hand this IA day Of Oct
1918.
BY Il. b. GARDNER,
Deputy.
| Dickson and Dickson.
Atty. for Plaintiff. .
1924 11-21 81