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The Columbus dispatch., 1919-06-04

After an absence for more than
year from these columns as corre-
spondent from Pickens county we are
again back on the job and will, IN
our feeble way, attempt to furnish
the readers of The Dispatch with the
news from this section of our great
State. We realize fully that there are
many residents Of Columbus who VIII
always be glad to hear from relatives
and old friends back in this county,
fbeir former home, and we hope to
satisfy their desire with newsy let
ter each week the remainder OF the
wear. Then again it makes me feel
= little more at home for | acted IN
This same capacity for eleven con-
fipuous years previous to the early
mart Of 1918. The position which /
now hold carries me into every sec
sIon of the county, thereby placing
me IN position to give the readers
s,f these columns the news over the
entire county each week.
The regular monthly term of coun-
tv court will be held today, Monday,
and there are quite a number of cases
20 come up before the presiding Judge,
IL. u. HODlSoNs aiming AliShl tllAN y III
crroes who will have a preliminary
hearing for "wildcatting," and should
9hev be found guilty, which they
surely will, they will be bound over
to the grand jury which oonyenes on
The 10th of the present month. These
negroes were arrested a short time
since by a force Of deputies from the
sberiff's office after search warrants
had been issued and the "stills" for
making the "moonshine" were found
in their houses. There are no hopes
for an acquittal and when they face
Nudge Henry B. Foster they will OBJ
fain at least one year and one day
IN the penitentiary for their acts, be
sides drawing fines. From reports It
seems that there are many eaters
=, 49,. 5s.sptye and at this time and
the prohibition laws are just as
stringent as the seats are numerous
and will only be a matter OF time
until a large majority Of them Will
face a Judge and hear a hard labor
senetnce imposed on them for vio-
Iating these laws.
Miss Clara Davis, one OF Carroll
The Columbus dispatch., 1919-06-04
McCRARY.

Our community was made sad Mon
day morning by the death of Mrs. R.
B. Miller, which occurred Sunday
night at her home near here. Mrs.
Miller was apparently in good health
when she was suddenly seized Sun
dav morning with a stroke of paraly-
sis, death following a few hours
later. She leaves a husband and four
sons. Messrs. Barksdale, Wood,
George and Oakley. George is now
in France in the service of his coun-
try. We extend our sincere sympa-
thy to the bereaved ones.
Miss Rails, Of Ethelsville, has been
visiting in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. ]. Moorehead.
Miss Ida Reed. of Meridian, was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ellis
Gee. last week.
Mrs. Worley, Misses Cecil and Flor
ence Worley and Jesner Lavender. Of
Columbus. spent the weekend in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Laven-
The Columbus dispatch., 1919-06-04
EVER HAVE IT.
II You Have, the Statement of This
Columbus Citizen viii Interest
You.

Ever have "low-down" pain in
the back?
In the small" right over the
hips?
If it's caused by weak kidneys,
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Columbus people testify to their
worth. Read a case of it.:
Mrs. G.. B. Cline, ga Fifth avenue.
south. Columbus, says: 81 have used
Doan's Kidney Pills off and on for
several years and surely do think a
lot of them. often | suffered from
attacks of kidney trouble, when my
back would ache and pain dreadfully
through my kidneys. Doan's Kidney
Pills are the best remedy I ever got.
A box or so has always given me the
desired results"
Price soc, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney reme6y-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Cline had. Foster-Milburn Co,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Columbus dispatch., 1919-06-04

der.
Miss Glady Beatty, of Birmingham,
was the weekend guest of Miss
Stella Hall.
Mr.. Grady Mordecai, of Amory,
visited friends here this week.
Though the weather was threaten
ing. the singing at Union Chapel was
attended by a large crowd. AT the
close of the singing a young couple
from Coal Fire, Ala, surprised the
crowd by calling on a preacher who
was present and getting married. We
did not learn the names Of the con-
tracing parties, but wish them much
happiness.
Mr.. John Clark, of Tuscaloosa,
cam cover Sunday for the singing.
The Columbus dispatch., 1919-06-04

When food gives you distress you
need a dose of Prickly Ash Bitters to
relieve the stomach and help diges-
tion. 1t is a fine e-stomach and bowel
purifier. Price SIPS per bottle. Sold
by all dealers.
The Columbus dispatch., 1919-06-04

Also Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh Johnston,
Of Tuscaloosa, were over for the same
occasion.
The Columbus dispatch., 1919-06-04

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Ouinine and does not cause nervousness Dor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look Tor the signature Of 4. W. GRoVE- NC
Dispatch Ads Are winners.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03

It isn't holiday charity to give away what you don't want yourself, but it's economy.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
RELEASED FROM
 GERMAN PRISON

Alma Davis, father of Lawrence Davis, who was among the first men to answer the draft call from Navajo county, was greatly surprised last Monday to receive a telegram from the war department at Washington, saying that Lawrence had just been released from a German prison and had returned to France in good health. Lawrence had not been heard from for a long time, but it was not suspected that he had been made a prisoner.
 The news of his release, though a surprise, was not unwelcome, since it leaves no doubt as to his where abouts and condition.
 Previous to going to Camp Kearny, where he became a member of the 15Sth infantry, Lawrence was employ ed in the A. & B. Schuster store at Whiteriver, having worked there near ly two years, and that is how he hap pened to be registered in Navajo county. He was born and raised in Apache county and his parents now live there. He was picked from the 18th to serve as a sharpshooter and in that way probably became discon- nected from the regiment. He went to France last July.-St. Johns Ob- server.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
GERMAN WAR TROPHIES
 BROUGHT TO AMERICA

Representative Campbell of Pitts burgh has introduced a bill in con- gress providing that the German can non and other war trophies captured by the American army shall be brought to the United States and di- vided among the various states and territories in proportion to the num- Der of troops contributed by each.
 This measure will meet with gen. eral approval. It does away with the old system of distribution, which was no system at all, but chaotic grab bag practice by which hundreds of bills and resolutions were introduced to obtain trophies for various com- munities. ..
 Properly apportioned, there are cer- tainly enough war relics this time to go around. Our forces have taken thousands of cannon and vast numbers of trench mortors, machine guns and other weapons, besides the guns sur rendered by the German army in com pliance with the armistice terms.
 To most citizens there are no war trophies quite so appropriate and de- sirable as guns captured from the en- emy. Bring them back by all means, and set them up in the parks and pub lie squares of every city, town and village in America, to serve for gen erations as a memorial to the brave work for humanity by our boys in France and Belgium, and as a warn ing of the end that must come to all schemes of autocratic ambition and violence. Those guns will be worth millions of patriotic lectures and ser mons.-Tucson Star.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
COL. H. H. DUNKERSLEY
 SEVERELY WOUNDED

YUMA, Dec. 24.-Dispatches from New York were received here yester- day that Colonel H. H. Dunkersley of Yuma had been brought ashore from the army transport Mallory, and that he was the most seriously wounded man on the ship. Colonel Dunkers- ley was brought ashore on a stretcher at Hoboken, and immediately sent to the army base hospital. Mrs. H. H. Dunkersley, the colonel's wife, is awaiting telegram of further partic- ulars of her husbands injuries before starting east to care for him. Mrs. Dunkersley received two messages from Hoboken yesterday, one stating that her husband would pull out all right, and another saying that he was very low. When correct information is received Mrs. Dunkersley will leave by the first train if her husband is in jured severely enough to require her presence,
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
MEXICAN DESCRIBES
 GAME OF BASEBALL

Jose Campos is the editor of the Excelsior, daily paper of Mexico City. When in New York recently the Mexican spent an afternoon at a baseball game. He thus records his impressions in the New York Herald:
 A large game of baseball was eel ebrated this afternoon in the Polo arena in the city of the Bron, large ride by train from New York city. As IS the custom of the United States of North America, many of the business houses closed for the afternoon so em- ployes might attend the spectacle. At least 3,O0O,000 civilians, soldiers and many women and children were pres ent. The pitcher for the New York city troupe was very valiant and charming. The baseball clothing is not as pretty as that worn by the toreador, but the players carry them. selves well. The game is played with the hands, but is not like pelota in any respect. The object is to keep the ball off the ground, and the troupe which does so the longest wins the game.
 In place of a bull baseball has an umpire, man who does not play the game. Unlike the judge of the bull fight, he stands on the field. He is not goaded with bikes, banderrillas and finally the sword, as is the bull, but is the recipient of abuse from both players and the multitude seated in the huge arena. Instead of "another bull", the crowds when displeased yell "Get the hook" The umpire is also called "robber" and big "fathead."
 The people at baseball game are continually eating or chewing gum or smoking. But these occupations of the mouth do not prevent a perpetual yelling. It is difficult for one know ing little English to understand the things cried>at the players or the um- pire. But assume from the manner of expression that words common to. the lower classes are used.
 On large board at the back of the field is enumerated the number of times that each troupe drops the ball. The troupe dropping the ball the few est times wins the game. Unlike the bull fight, it is difficult to predict which will win. In that respect the American game of baseball is typical of all things American-it is more spectacular than scientific. l think if understood English perfectly and had played baseball all my life and had been born Mexican I should like to see baseball game every year on my birthday anniversary.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03

were at an altitude of 5000 feet-one falling into the ocean and drowning the two occupants. The other two fell to the ground and their crews will never again drop bombs to kill innocent women and children.
 MT. Smithson says that Pratt G. Greer, who was in the 265th Air Ser vice Squadron with him, was sent to Camp Pike, Arkansas, to be mustered out and should be home shortly. "
 He also reports that Warren Saw age, who enlisted from Holbrook in the Fifth Field Artillery the same day that he enlisted in the aviation branch of the service, was wounded in action about six months ago. Af- ter his recovery Savage was transfer ed to the Hospital Corps and is still in France.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
ROSTROM EMREZZLER.

Word was received in Phoenix oi the arrest in Los Angeles of Arthur N. Bostrum, former cashier of the Pa cific Gas & Electric company, where he was taken in custody by deputy sheriffs 'on a warrant charging em. bezzlement. When arrestd he declined to make statement. Arthur Bos- trom, who had been in the employ of the Pacific Gas & Electric company in this city for four years, disappear ed on October 22 and an examination of his accounts developed the fact that he was short to the extent, at least of $500, it was stated. A warrant charging embezzlement was at once issued.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
WHERE SOLDIERS ARE
 TO APPLY FOR LAND

Much interest is being taken by a number of returned soldiers in the proposed soldier settlement program, so far as Arizona IS concerned.
 The task of collecting information regarding land resources has begun in all of the counties of the state, and the committee hopes to have all data revised and compiled at an early date.
 It is requested by the committee that all soldiers who desire to settle upon Arizona lands will register their names and address with the secretary, Alfred c. Sieboth, at the state land department, State House, Phoenix, Arizona.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03

Deputy United States. Marshal Harry Carlson and Mrs. Carlson re- turned to Jerome from a honeymoon trip in Los Angeles. While in that city Carlson attended the court mar tial of Vincente Castillo, who deserted from troop train at Winslow, Ariz., while en route from Camp Funston to Camp Kearny. Shortly after he de- serted Castillo was picked up by Carl son in Jerome, where he was living under the name of Montez. The off cer was one of the principal witnesses at the court martial. Castillo was convicted but when Carlson left Los Angeles he had not been sentenced. It was expected that he would be sen- fenced to serve at least 25 years in a military prison.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
\0LD|[RJ' (0Rh[R
 ITEMS OF INTEREST - ABOUT OUR BOYS OVER HERE AND "OVER THERE"
NAVAJO COUNTY BOY
 GETS GERMAN FLYERS

Probably none of the boys who went from this section for the pur- pose of persuading the kaiser to change his mind about this world domination stuff had more exciting experiences than Delbert Smithson, whose home is in Woodruff and who arrived in Holbrook Sunday evening after receiving his discharge at Camp Funston, Kansas.
 Smithson was in the 265th Air Ser vice Squadron and during the six months that he was in England and France he brought down two German planes and sent the Hun aviators and machine gunners who were aboard them to the place which so many picked out for the kaiser's eternal home. He is wearing as a souvenir of one of these encounters a ring which he took from finger of the German officer whom he brought down while repulsing an air raid by an enemy squadron off Scar borough, England.
 Smithson's exciting experiences ke- gan when the ship on which he sailed for England was but 700 or 800 miles out, at which time four hostile sub marines were sighted. The convoy consisted of 34 ships and no time was lost in getting after the subs as soon they were seen. Due to the excellent shooting of the American gunners, and the dropping of depth bombs, three of the submarines were destroy ed, but it is believed that the fourth, which made nasty retreat, escaped untouched.
 Later another sub was sighted and one of the battleships in the conviy made for it with all possible speed but the former submerged quickly and though number of depth bombs were dropped, it is doubtful if a hit was made. The voyage across was unusually slow, consuming 19 days, and was partly due to going by way of Halifax and stopping there for day.
 When the boys landed in England, they were received with enthusiasm by the populace, and during the time they were on English soil aiding in protecting it from the German air raiders, the people were very friendly and appreciative of the service the Americans were rendering them.
 The raid on Scarborough, during which Smithson downed an enemy plane and secured the souvenir ring from the finger of German officer who was killed, took place at three o'clock one afternoon and was partic- ipated in by five Hun planes. Four American and Allied planes got after the Germans and succeeded in down. ing three out of the five when they
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
CHAS. KIRSH SELLS OUT.

Chas. Kirsh has sold out his cattle interests to his partner, Martin Bug geln. MT. Kirsh came, to Williams when but young man and through hard work and strict attention to bus mess has built up a fortune that makes him financially independent. He is an excellent cattleman and was one of the most popular men among the cowboys to be found in the coun- try. Everyone who knows him has a good word for him. Mir. Kirsh has left for an extended visit to his old home in Arkansas, which he has not visited for a good many years. All join in wishing him pleasant visit, and sincerely hope that he will return to Williams and again engage in bus mess here.--Williams News.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
No Business Disturbed.

"How is business ?" asked the Kan sas City drummer, who was visiting Petunia for the first time.
 Business ?" replied the proprietor of the Tote Fair store. "Say, come here! See that hole in the sign post out there? A woodpecker made that. Took him nearly week, and he wasn't disturbed but three times!'
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
Wanted to Wait.

All the little boys and girls who wish to go to heaven," said the Sun day school superintendent, twill please arise."
 Whereupon all with the exception of Sammy Scruggs arose.
 "And doesn't this little boy want to go to lfeaven?" asked the super intendent in surprise.
 "Not vet" said Sammy.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
The Well-Fed Fighting Man. 22d Regiment Engineers,
 New York Guard,
 December 3, 1918,

Editor Newton Bee,
 Newton, Conn.
 Dear Sir: It may be of interest to your readers to know that Mir. Walsh, formerly of Sherman, who has been a member. of this regiment for several months has lately received a corpulen- cy. The warrant arrived last drill night and Corporal Walsh was greeted with an ovation by members of his squad. Yours truly,
 SOL A. PEASE, Sergeant 22d Engineers, N. Y. Guard.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
Aqueous Affinities. (Hop Island NeWs),

VIIOB 1NNVDT'
 The party was a big success and the only occurrence to mar the after noon's pleasure happened when Mrs. Dampman, of the records department, fell into a small creek.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03
Dessicated Bill.

Sir: Don't can the kaiser. Have him dried by the new meat drying process and stuck under glass for future generations to see.
The Coconino sun., 1919-01-03

That propagandists' volume known as the "Golden Book" might have been called ''Who's Hun in America"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07

such information as can gather
upon the experience of Built in
Moscow, for examples that the
Bo'shevists will consent, provided
only that the border states in max
ing peace will also offer the assur.
ance that the Great Powers, who
have backed these border states and
pushed them into war with the Boil
shevlsts, will also recognize the Boil
shevists.
In other words, in varying de-
grees, but still Enthusiastically. the
border states have become hostages
for the Bolshevists. Now that Deni-
kline, Ko chalk and Yudenitch have
been sound.y beaten the time is at
hand when the Bolshevists MAJ be
able to mass armies against thu
Poles or the Films, the Esthonians
or the Let's. Then, if the Western
Allies do not shaneless'y desert these
border races, they will either have
to defend them, which means new
wars and the dispatch of armies to
he Russian frontiers, thing still
impossible in view of public senti
nlent, or they will have to buy the
BOlsheviStS off by RECOGNITION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07

rags. as we in America call them
over his own dirty clothes.
AFTER much palaver, our cook was
allowed to make us cup of coffee and
to bring us some dry bread. Most OF US
popped few pieces in our pockets, not
knowing when, if ever, we should get
another meal. Opinion seemed to be-
about equally divided as to whether
Villa would kill us or demand ransom.
Personally was convinced that he
would take the latter course. so made
up my mind that a long march lay
ahead of me. All this while one of
these gentry was lying full leng h, boots
and ali, on one of our beds. Fortunately
they did not discover our small stock
OF liquor, for had they got drunk they
would probably have committed other
excuses and, moreover, would have in
creased the anger of Don Pancho. as
Villa is Familiarity called, for he is a
very strict abstainer.
Then noticed a Mexican whom |
knew walking up the hill at Francisco
Villas back, for was standing close
to Don Pancho. This man turned
round, and recognized Antonio Ca
bello, the former Gefe Politico
(Mayor) of Santa Eulalia, but his face
was blanched and distorted. Where, I
asked myself, is he going? Where, in
deed? One of Villas soldiers was on
either side of him. 'Adois, mi general
SAID ne, but Don Pancho never so much
as turned his head. Cabello was led
up the hill about fifty yards and then.
when under an aerial tramway, he was
made to mount a horse. A rope was
put round his neck and the other end
fastened to the aerial tramway The
horse was licked away and down fell
Don Antonio, never to smile again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07

were guarded by Villas officers. In
front of us were collected about two
thousand men employed in the mines.
three or four men rode up, the leader
dlsmounted, and Francisco Villa. ar
rayed in brilliant scarlet, yellow and
green blanket, stood by one side, facing
the workmen. He certainly looked the
very picture of health and was clean
shaver but for heavy mustacne.
which he continued to stroke with his
right hand. When not thus EMPLOYED
noticed that his fingers kept opening
and closing on the pa ms y. his hands
as though he were itching to do some
thing. Villa did not take the very
smallest notice of his foreign guests
but Immediately addressed the work
ingmen somewhat as follows:
Mexican brothers. you all know
me, Francisco Villa. am the biggest
bandit in the world have come to
help you. am the champion of ius-
tlce. What do you want me to do :?
Shall l blow up these mines or will
you demand your rights?'
1.-The men replied that they would de-
mand their rights.
"'Then. said Villa, 4 will not blow
up the mines, but what shall do with
these foreigners l have not yet made
up my mind. l don't know whether l
shall hang them or shoot them
I'VE were then ordered back to our
offices, where we were guarded by sew
eral armed men, while the rest broke
open the safes and ransacked our
houses, stealing anything they wanted
In some instances the men had taken
on their rags and dressed themselves
up in good American clothes. At a
neighboring mine one of the bandits
put on suit Of dress eloths.-'elad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-07

kipo proposal into a preliminary step
IN the direction of recognition.
AS consequence the efforts Of
Den;kine and Kolchak came to
rothing. Meanwhile, the border races
steadily grew tired Of their role. The
western Allies had declined or failed
to obtain for these border races any
a '"!rance of independence. As a
result, the border races lost interest.
For e ample, at critical moment in
the Siberian campaign a Rumanian
general, commanding nearly 10000
Rumanian troops which had been or
gained from various directions, was
asked by Kolchak to undertake a
costly offensive against the Bolshe-
visits. He visited Kolchak and asked
to know in advance what position
Ko,chak took in the matter of Bes-
arabia. When Kolchak declined to
promise to recognize Rumanian pos
session the Rumanian general took
his troops out of line.
In the same way the Gcorgians,
FAR to the south, having organized a
separate state and being ready to
aid Denikine against the Bolshevists
provided he would recognize their in
dependence, were attacked by Deni-
kline, who wasted his strength in this
campaign rather than in the battle
against the Bolshevists.
Meantime, the Poles, having OBJ
tanned several divisions, which had
tcen organized in the United States
and trained and equipped in France,
and failing to reach any agreement
with the Ukrainians, sent these divi-
'ions to Eastern Galicia, took Lem
Nerg and broke the back of the
UArainian military strength, which
should have been available against