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The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Mishap to Auto
StirS All. SlOvania

began to happen to rapid succession :
Three hundred cars of French mer-
chandise bound for Roumania piled up
ON the four switches of the railroad
yards here and congested things until
not wheel could move.
A Red Cross supply train of 80 cars,
bound for Bucharest, came up behind
the French trains and completed the
ueup of communications.
Ten Americans were marooned for
nine days on board the Red Cross
train.
Sends Train to Investigate.
Roumanian merchants who were
relying on the prompt delivery of the
French goods sent special train from
Bucharest to investigate the delay.
SGabadka, an important town on the
frontier between Hungary and Serbia,
was cut off from all communication.
The Serbian soldier who was the in
nocent cause of all this trouble was
driving his car merrily northward one
day when the steering gear went
wrong. He stopped, found the cause
of the difficulty and decided that he
needed a piece of stout wire to repair
the damage. He reached up to the
lOng-hangins, single-wire telegraph
line and cut off a generous section.
Having fixed his car, he drove blithely
on. The wire gave out presently and
he renewed it twice, thrice, four or FIVE
times, from the telegraph line beside
the road.
Meanwhile the trains of French mer-
chandise had begun arriving at Sza-
badka. Official sanction was necessary
for the cars to proceed. The frontier
officials framed the proper sort of tele-
gram, and it was duly countersigned
and presented to the operator.
Trains congest Yards.
He reported that the wire was mot
working" So the frontier officials de-
cided to wait until it began to work.
They waited two days, while more and
more trains drew into the congested
yards. Szabadka was cut off from
wire communication.
The telegraph officials finally de-
cided to send out a line-repairing
party. The party returned after an
other days delay, with the announce
ment that so many breaks had been
found their supply of spare wire had
given out.
Meanwhile, congestion in the yards
increased and the appeals from the
French convoyers, the American con-
vOyers and the Roumanian merchants
became more urgent. 1t was a full
week, however, before the wires had
finally been restored and the official
viSes obtained.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20

pOrtatiOn facilities. Control of the
area as National Forest land, once op-
posed because 1t was feared that II
might retard mine development, is now
seen TO be a practical step toward
proper use of the mining resources, as
well as conservative utilization Of
grazing facilities.
Travel Is Difficult.
AT present the roads, trails. and
bridges are in a sad state of disrepair,
making travel over them on FOOT or bv
horseback impossible. One of the i'm
portant undertakings of the forest
service, now that the tract has been
added to adjoining national forests,
will he to supply the area with i'm
proved lines of travel.
A large and important watershed is
included in this area, which is eSti-
mated to supply mt least 1000 second
feet Of water to the Columbia river at
low-water periods. 1t is roughly eSti-
mated that more than 100000 horse
power could he generated from waters
rising in the area. The region includes
no natural wonders. large lakes or
features of special scenic interest.
Deer and trout are plentiful. and there
are said TO be a few wild sheep and
goats.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Tract Is Added to
National Forests

Srlzing lands have been destroyed by
nomadic herds. The number of sheep
which have been grazing without re-
strictIon or regulation during the past
year total nearly 100000. whereas a
fair estimate of the carrying capaci-
ty'' Of the entire country has been
placed at 10000 to 10000 head of
sheep.
There are no towns or villages in the
whole region. The log buildings of
the first settlement on Monumental
creek still stand-vacant. Specter-like
reminders of the boom days of many
years ago. Hundreds of claims which
were located during the rush of 1901
have been abandoned. Some high
grade ores have been found. and the
general belief Is that the region con-
tains an abundance of low-grade ore.
but its commercial use has not been
possible because of inadequate trans
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
l,116,C00 Acres in Thunder
Mountain Region of Idaho
Set Apart.
HAS LONG Been A Menace
Recurring Forest Fires Have Endan.
eered Adjoining Portions of Ma
tionaI Forests-Great Tract Is
Difficult of Access.
prepared by the United States Depart
mem If Agrlculturel

| prepared by the United States Depart
ment Vf AgrcultureJ
Washington, ID. C.-In accord with
almost unanimous sentiment in Idaho
and in response to considerations vital
ly affecting adjoining national forests.
congress has set apart 1.11G.0OO acres
Of land in Idaho known as Thunder
Mountain region. as national forest
lands. This great tract. difficult Of &C.
cess and having not over ! per cent
of its area suitable for agriculture. has
for years been the scene of destructive
fires and devastation due TO Overgraz-
ing. 1t Is now to be added to the Pay
cite national forest which adjOIns ii
on the south and west. and the Idaho
national forest which adjoinS it on the
north and west. The area lies approx
imately 100 miles northeast of Boise.
Because uncontrolled. 1t has been a re-
curing menace TO the adjoining ma
tional forests by reason of fires that
have gained great Roadway in its vast
unpatrolled regions.
Swept by Forest Fires.
What has taken place in the Thur
der Mountain region. according to off,
Gals of the forest service. United
States department Of agriculture, is
typical OF what would have taken place
in most of the national forests had
these areas not been protected. Three
hundred thousand acres, or approx
mately One-third of the area, has been
swept by forest fires In the past twelve
years, destroying approximately 7OO,-
100000 feet of timber. The mining re-
sources, after being specifically ex-
plotted by miners with scant equip
ment, have remained practically I'M
developed. Much of the wild life has
been ruthlessly eXterminated, and the
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
One Drawback. at Least

A lunatic had the delusiOn that he
was married at different times to the
daughters of different celebrities.
ITO whom are you married nowr
asked the visitor.
ITO the DEVILS daughter" was the
reply.
THAT is strange choice" the Wis
itOr remarked.
Il don't know about that" replied
the lunatic. 'She is a very rice girl
and very accomplished. although I adj
NIT there are drawbacks. Her people
are rather awkward to get on with at
times ~
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Church Bel Out Of Date.

Hognian, Wash.-Principally because
Of the development of leaks that are
difficult TO locate and repair. the up
per portion of the tower on the Meth
odist church of this city is being re-
moved and the bell will be sold. A
bell is all right on country church,
but It is an unnecessary antique on a
twentieth century house of worship In
a progressive city or town that has
the advantage Of newspaper publicity"
was the statement made by Rev. W.
w. Switzer. the pastor, when asked
about the disposition Of the ancient
equipment for calling a congregation
together.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
B0SCHEE'S syrup.

A cold is probably the most com.
mon OF all disorders and when neglect
ed is apt to be most dangerous. Sta
tistics show that more than three
times as many people died from in
fuenza last year, as were killed in
the greatest war the worlo has ever
known. For the last ffty-three years
Boschee's Syrup has been used fer
coughs, bronchitis, colds, throat ir-
ritatfOn and especially lung troubles.
1t gives the patient a good nights
rest, free from coughing, with easy
expectora+ion in the morning. Made
in America and used in the homes Of
thousands of families all over the
civilized world. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
IovaI TO Auntie

Joe was loyal to his auntie, who
was several years his senior. The
other day when she bought him new
bicycle he was radiant. I'm going
to marry you when l get big" he an
nounced
Auntie smiled. "But I'll look so
much older than you do then" she
said.
Joe was visibly concerned. He had
not thought of that phase of the mat
ter. But now he eyed her anxiOusly.
"Oh, know what you can do, auntie,"
he suggested. "The teacher said that
our physical torture would keep us
young. Can't you try it on your
face?"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
FACE MUCH RED TAPE

lean legations in The Hague and
Copenhagen.
Two stranded American sailors
reached town recently, expecting pass
ports here. They were penniless but
expected lift. They couldn't get a
passport right away maybe by waiting
long enough they might have had one
through the Spanish embassy. Prob.
ably they passed the borders some.
how ION their own" it can be done
but It's unpleasant.
And at the same time an American
business man arrived with a per.
fectly good pass, but found he needed
to travel to Czechoslovakia to com.
plete an important deal. Could he ge,
his pass amended here7 No. he had
TO travel TO Copenhagen and run the
risk of losing his business deal
through the delay.
These are only sample cases. Daily
Americans with difficulties as bad AZ
or worse than those above cited are
here. and find that the u. s. A. isn't
among those present
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Bowels Become Normal

liver livens up, bile flows freely
headache, biliOusness, tongue-fur.
COMMISSIONERS, disappear when DR..
Kings New Life Pills get in their
natural, comfortable action.
Purgatives, never pleasantly correc-
tive. sometimes habit-forming, should
not be taken to rack the system viO-
lently. Natures way is the way of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills-gently bat
firmly functiOning the bowels. elimi-
mating the intestine-clogging waste, and
promoting the most gratifying results.
Cleanse the system with them and
know the boon Of regular bowels. Csc.
at all druggists.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Americans Find Travel in Ger
many Is Difficult.
Absence of Official American Repre-
sentation In Berlin Causes
Embarrassment.

Berlin.-Lack of American official
representation In Berlin is causing
American travellers considerable en-
barrassment.
The Spanish embassy representing
American interests can sometimes
help the traveller. but more often not.
1t has too much business to handle,
And red tape unwinds slowly in Ger
many.
AS n result Of this situation Amer
leans coming here are complaining
considerably of the situation.
England and France are literally
represented on missions here. Amer
lea has none. And its interests have
to be conserved mainly by the Amer
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
DARTNG, PIERCING
SCIATIC PAINS
Give way before the pene-
trating effects Of Sloan's
Liniment

So do those rheumatic twinges and
the loin-aches of lumbago, the nerve
inflammation of neuritis. the wry neck,
the joint wrench, the ligament sprain,
the muscle strain, and the throbbing
bruise.
The ease of applying, the quickness
of relief, the positive results, the clean
illness, and the economy of Sloan's
Liniment make it universally preferred.
Csc, zoe, $1.40.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20

1t was the first time that the polite
little girl had been on n visit alone,
and papa had carefully instructed her
as TO how she should behave.
Now" he said. ''if they ask you to
dine with them. you must say: mo.
thank you, ! have already dined."
1t turned out just as papa had antic-
ipated.
Come, Marjorie" her little friends
father had said; you must stay and
have n bite with U.s."
mo, thank you" said the small
miss with dignity; II have already
bitten"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
CHEST CLOGGED Up
with HEAVY COLD?
Don't give It a chance to
"set in"-use DR.. Kings
New Discovery

THAT dangerous stage where a
cold or cough or case of grippe
might get the better of you may
De nearer than you think. Prompt
action with DR.. Kings New Discovery
will avert a long siege.
For fifty years ii has loosened con.
gested chests, dissipated tight-packed
phlegm, broken vicious colds ard
coughs. Give it to the youngsters
take 1t yourself. There will be no disa-
greeable after-effects.
Coo. and $1.20 a bottle. At your
druggists. Give 1t q trial.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
URGED ON METHODISTS

New York.-Collective bar
gaining "as an instrument for
the attainment of Industrial
Justice" Is recommended in a
report by the executive commit
tee of the Methodist Federation
for Social Service, which re-
quests ministers and members
of the church "steadfastly to in
sist on its application and con-
stantly to promote in the Chris
tan spirit discussion of the
methods by which IT might be
applied"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Solder Cuts Telegraph to Make
Repairs and Results Are
Astonishing.
HAS DIPLOMATS WORRIED
Ties Up Railroad Traffic and Results
in Congestion That Takes Month
to Strsighten Out-Week
to Restore Wires.

Szabadka, SlavOnia.-When q wheel
ing little automobile of American
make, driven by a Serbian soldier,
miles from here, it started an interna-
tional tangle which rolled up until it
had the diplomats of four countries
worried.
Here are some of the things that
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
PerseNerlnu Golfer.

81 want a set Of golf clubs" said
the worried looking man.
Certainly, sir" answered the dealer
in sporting goods. by the way, l be-
lieve you bought a set of clubs from
us yesterday"
$50 l did, but I'm determined to
learn how to play that Internal game
If I break every golf stick in town ~
London Tit-Bits.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
wor. sIsters shoes to EooI police.

Camden, Pa.-For months detectives
followed what were evidently the foot
prints of woman burglar. Five small
boys were arrested and confessed to
long series of housebreakings. One
of the youngsters said that he always
wore his sisters shoes while on the job.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Bishop Wants to Box.

CIeremont, So. Afr.-Blshop McLag.
len Of this city sent to the All Sports
Weekly an offer to box any bishop for
a fund for disabled soldiers, and adds
mat to aid in making the match he
will extend the Offer to any editor Of
his own age. The bishop Is IS years
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
She Was Born Yesterday.

She: Last night was the first time
l ever heard you talk in your sleep,
and you kept saying, -Four kings and
once in a while, Full house,"
He: We'll, you see ! was down to
the club last night playing checkers
with crack player and there was
full house watching us"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Must Ride Wild Moose
To Be Member of Club

Nipisiguit River, Can.-One of
the most unusual sportsmen's as
sociations is the Moose Riders
of the Nipisiguit. To qualify
man must ride moose In the
presence of a guide In good
standing. He must get a photo
and have this placed in the book
of records there. together with
the signatures Of witnesses and
guide. He then receives a metal
badge picturing a man riding a
moose and the words 'MOose
Rider of Nipisiguit."
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
THE ''BLUES"
Caused by
ACid-St0n1aCl

nEIlions of people who worry are despon-
AssUr. have spells OF mental depression feel
atse and often melancholy, believe that
1h1ss conditions are due to outside influences
aver which they have little or no control
Nearly always. however they can be traced
tn nm internal source-aeId- stomach Nor IL
IL 10 BE wondered at. Acid-stomach begin
uFnw with such well defined symptoms as in
RjEss1iOn. belching. heartburn. bloat etc,
VA II not checked. in time AFFECT to some
'dSgrRe or other all the vital organs The
z%EvDIs system becomes deranged. Digestion
sU1sr1 The blood Is Impoverished. Health
'0n1 strength are undermined. The victim OF
nead-stOrnach, although he may not know
the cause Of his ailments, feels his hope
susESge. ambition and energy slipping. And
tKxfy life is dark-not worth much to the
uazn or woman who has acid-stomach!
Get rid of it, Don't let acid stomach hold
wa back, wreck your health. make your
Gays miserable. make you a victim OF the
-nt0RH- and gloomy thoughtsi There Is a
marvellous modern remedy called EATONIC
GhzH brings. oh! such quick relief from your
st11nach miseries-sets your stomach to rights
makes II strong cool, sweet and comfort
1iAhe- Helps you get back your strength. vigor.
vffsIfty. enthusiasm and good cheer So
mz1y thousands upon thousands OF sufferers
have used EATONIC with such marvelously
helpful results that we are sure you will
keeA the same way II you will just give IL a
TRIAL Get big so cent box of EATONIC<-
chz good tasting tablets that you eat like
n1 0f eandy-from your druggist today. He
WtH return your money II results are not
sNen mere than you expect.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
A Candid Confession.

THE world owes us a livin'," said
Meandering Nike.
Maybe It does" rejolned Flooding
Pete, but can't see what we've been
doin' most Of our lives to put the
world under any obligations whatso-
ever"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20

up in the morning at four o'clock, do my
housework, thengo to a factory and work
all day, come home and get supper and
feel good. l don't know how many of
my friends / have told what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound h a
done for me"-MRS. ANNA METERIANo
SO West 10th ST., Peru, Ind.
Women who suffer from any such all
ments should not fail to try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
A Shower.

JInks-You look dreadfully battered.
What's happened?
Binks-Wife has been pelting me
with flowers.
Jinks-Why, that wouldn't mark
you up in that manner.
Binks-Oh. they were in the pots.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Both Bear Watching.

Music Teacher-That new pupil IL
improving. but when she runs the
scales 1 have to watch her pretty
closely.
His Wife-Just as I have to watch
her father, the butcher, when he's rum
ming the scales.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Divininu.

SeereSs-YOu are going to meet with
some dark obstacles in your way
through life.
Visitor know. Those confound-
ed cOal-cart hOldups.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20


badly tina Il times
] could tot be on
my feet and it did
not seem as though
! c6uld stand it. |
tried different
medicines without
any benefit and
several doctors
told me nothing
but an operation
would do me any
good. My drug
Rist told me of
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound. / took
it with the result
that / am now well
and atronp. l get
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Just the Thino.

$50 you've taken Dubbs into your
employ. Well, he's a poor fish. How
Is he coming onY'
"He's coming on swimmingly."
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Sustained.

At am going to black that motorists
eyes,"
"Then he'll have you arrested"
'TIe can't. The law says he mush
have his lamps dimmed."
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Extreme One.

''Pa, what Is an optimist?"
IAN Optmist, my son, is a man who
sees hope for the country no matter
who is elected"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Doortender the More Useful.

Senator, here Is man for whom
we positively must find job"
"All right. What's his size? VIII
he be satisfied to be u doOrtender. or
must we put him on an investigating
committee"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Empty Speech.

wonder why that man doth bring
Unto my bliss a blot
Who says some foolish little thing
And then exclaims. Eth. whatT
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Hardly FIatterino.

She-I appreciate the compliment,
but I'm afraid / could never make you
happy.
He-Oh. yes, you could. You don't
know how easily pleased / am.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20

Deposits of a peculiarly hardened
peat that burns almost as well as coal
have been discovered in southern New
Jersey.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
Meant 70 Be

did you see where at an exhibit
ton they are showing an electrical
spanker?"
"HOw ShOckingn
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20

"'Is he old fashioned?"
Sure thing. He still waits for his
teeth to ache before going to dem
tist."
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
In Good.

In Good.
You seem fond of the druggists
little boy"
Eyes, he kin git all the pills he
wants fer our air guns"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
FALLFOR NEW SCHEME

know of. so there is no objection to the
longer working day." said Professor
Phillips.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, Ro.
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
II just the thing to relieve them Adv
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
WOMAN works.
IS HOURS
Marvellous Story of Y
Change from WEI
to Strength by Ts
Druggists Adv

Peru, Ind suffered fro
placement with backache and
Io,.yy, :.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1919-12-20
SuperstItlon,
A GUILTY CONSCIENCE.

rabbits foot may lucky be.
In skeptcism bitter
say: You keep the foot Give me
The balance of the critter."