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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-11-21
1918 Cotton Worth s2,os7, 100000

The 1918 cotton crop lint and seed.
was worth S2O67 100000 to the pro-
ducers. This is about three times the
value of the cotton crop of 1914 and
is twice the value of the crop of 1913,
which had the highest value of rec
ord. The computation has just been
made, at the close of the cotton year,
BY the United States department Of az
riculture, bureau. Of crop estimates,
based on average monthly prices re-
ceived by growers and on monthly
neutrality-suspicious. Department
News Letter.
Why Not?
Clymer Jeffries, Jr.. Of Williams,
Ariz.. four and one-half years of, age,
recently acquired small dog and
few days later the following conversa-
ton occurred between him and his
next-door neighbor:
"Mrs. NJ, want you to keep your
chickens out Of our yard"
"Why, Clymer, what do you mean by
that7"
"Well, have dog over here, and
IL your chickens come over here !
am afraid that he will get the chicken
pox."
An epidemic of chicken pox was on
ut the time.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-11-21
SAASsSS ~ 49,
e. B. JONES
SWANK
Commissioners

I, w. H. Matheny, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court Of Highland county, do GER
tify that Edwin B. Jones, one of the
above named Commissioners, has ex-
ecuted the bond required by the de-
cree mentioned,
w. H. MATTHEW, elk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-11-21
FOR SALE

255 acres strong limestone land,
Will be sold at bargain. Let me
show you this farm.
Bridgewater Realty Co.
Cyrus H. Kline,
Mana ger
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-11-21
James Watson Saws, " I'll Never For
eet When Fathers Hogs got Cholera

~ssne morning he found 20 hogs
dead and several sick. He called IN
y the Vet. who after dissecting a rat
caught on the premises, decided that
1.-THE rodents had conveyed the germs.
Since then 1 am never Without Raj
SNAP. It's the surest, quickest rat
DESTROYER I know" Three sizes zoe,
soc, 500. Sold.and guaranteed Dy l.
w. Nicholas, Crabbottom; Highland
Mere. Co., Monterey; Nc Nulty Bros.
Mcdowell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05

Safes sold ana safes bought. Adams Printing company. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
TOM BLODGETT
 STILL ON DECK

Various rumors to the contrary I am still alive and in the real estate business up to my ears.
 Not only that but I am going to continue the real estate business in Pine Bluff.
 l traded offices with the good look ing firm of Seligman & Edelsvard who architect for living and am back in room 510 Citizens bank build ing, where Mrs. Tom used to come and see me before she was Mrs. Tom.
 Marvin Jaggers has charge of the city sales department and says he is going to get married to<the first girl house as there is none to rent in Pine Bluff.
 These days of strikes and mobs re- nllnd us that true Americanism is at at premium and we need a revival of the old-time patriotism of our fore fathers,
 This is not time for hot-headed- ness, on the contrary we must have warm hearts and cool heads.
 l am spending my Sundays speak i ing to indulgent audiences trying to arouse a new record for the love of God, home and native land and have no apologies to make.
 Whenever regard for law, either di- vine or national is lost sight of the ship of state is headed for the rocks and regardless of creeds or name we should all devoutly harmonze our lives with the best there is, both for our freedom and protection.
 The man that breaches "social equality" to our colored neighbors is an assassin at heart and a menace to 1 the happiness of both white and black.
 There is no such thing as social equality in either the white or black races, much less any possibility of so- clal equality between the two races themselves.
 As white and black citizens we choose from society those who are congenial to us and whose manner of living is in keeping with our per sonal tastes. No self-respecting col ored person would admit that the thriftless class of his own race was his social equal.
 There is no contest between the in- telllgent members of either race as to social equality, there is no desire to even agitate the question. What we want is the right to the life and hap piness that comes from our industry and integrity and the good will and respect of all our fellow men whether white or black. We all aspire to whatever social distinction we deserve from the race of our birth.
 The man who owns his own home has taken the first step toward pros perity and happiness. The man who owns his home is usually safe cit izen.
 l have homes and farms for my white friends and few for my col ored friends whereby they can own either house and lot or a good bot tom farm on easy terms.
 TOM BLODGETT, Citizens Bank Bldg. Phone 2615
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
CicOtte Steadier in
 Box Than Was King

Chicago, Oct 4.-Even though Ed die Cicotte was the losing pitcher in today's world series contest, the analysis of balls and strikes showed him far steadier than Jimmy Ring, his successful Cincinnati opponent. Ci- cotte put over B strikes, one more than Ring and 26 of his offerings were hit to fair territory, whereas 29 of Rings were shot there by the Chicago batsmen.
 In called balls Cicotte was away ahead. Umpire Nallin thought Ed die missed the plate 27 times. but he picked A of Rings as balls. Four Of | these were given purposelv to Schalk in the second inning. In addition Ring gave two other passes, while Cicotte issued none. Each pitcher was credited with two strike outs. Two hit batsmen went on the wrong side of Rings ledger. l.a
 That Ring was depending upon his fast ball to pull him out of ticklsh situations was evident from the num- Der of pop-ups which the Chicago players hit. Sixteen times they hit the ball in the air to fair territory and four times to foul. Ten of the Cincinnati attempts off Cicotte went over the infield and eight sailed into foul territory, half of these latter going over the stand. The White Sox cut the ball along the ground 13 times while Cincinnati's grounders numbered three more.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
THREE DIVORCE CASES.

Three petitions for divorce were
 heard and granted yesterday by Chancellor John M. Elliott. Lillian
 L. Price obtained decree of di- vorce and authority to resume use of her former name, Lillian Lane, cn the ground of cruel treatment. Desertion caused annulment of the marriage of Pearl Robinson and Harry Robinson, on petition of the first named. Mrs. W. C. Wolfe's complaint for divorce from w. c. Wolfe was dismissed for want of equity, and the defendant granted a decree on his plea of cruelty. In the case of Jessie Powell vs. Sam Powell, the defendant was ordered to turn over to plaintiff her personal property; to pay her S5 week, to pay to the clerk of court S25 as suit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
New Plan of Shoe Selling Launched
 By FrOug Store

I The Froug store has always been a
 credit 10 Pine Bluff, and continually
 placing before the public, new stylish
 and dependable merchandise, al q very reasonable price, thereby mak-
 ing this not only desirable shop
 ping center for home people, but bringing people to the town from
 miles around.
 They have gone out better this time, by removing the shoe depart ment to it's new and up-to-date home at 31S Main street.
 MT. Froug yesterday said, "We are trying out great plan, and there is no reason why we won't be selling shoes tO practically every woman who wants dependable footwear, with
 in radius of 100 miles of Pine Bluff. It isn't guess work, but we have fig ured it out, to the very point and success can be nothing less than great"
 "Of course" he said, we will need some advertising to make this plan known to outside communities, but we can easily do this in q short time, and we want to give to the customers in Eurrounding communities the same values in high grade footwear. as to our home people"
 The plan is this, that he only wants $l.00 profit on every ladies' shoe that he sells, regardless of the price For instance, it means this-that if shoe costs him $500 per pair, he sells 1t for s7.00 and if a shoe costs $11.00 he sells it for $12.00. MT. Froug says that as long as he has been deal ing with the people of Pine Bluff they know that what l say is the truth, and l can back my statement to any man or woman who is in doubt in the least"
 The opening of the new undertak- in gwill take place sometime during the coming week, as the decorators and carpenters are hurrying to turn the building over completed, within the next day or two.
 The Graphic wishes Mr. Froug and his assistants much success in the new
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
RAPID PROGRESS
 0N TREATY MADE
 AT CONFERENCES
Movement To Fix Definite Date For the Vote On
 Shantung.

Washington, Oct. 4.-The trend of developments today in the peace treaty situation still was toward rap i'd progress on amendments and reser- vations.
 The senate was not in session, but leaders held numerous conferences. The Shantung amendments are to be taken up formally Monday and re- publican leaders think 1t possible that all amendments may be disposed of and consideration Of reservations be- gun in week or 10 days.
 A movement to have definite date fixed for the vote on the Shan tung amendments was made today by Senator Kenyon, republican, Iowa, nittee which is Investigating the steel strike. The committee wishes to visit the strike district next week, and Senator Kenyon said he would trV to arrange for formal agree ment to vote on the amendments Wednesday or Thursday.
 When the Shantung amendments are disposed of republican leaders plan to take up the amendments of
 Senators Johnson, California, and Moses, New Hampshire. republicans, bearing on the equalizing of the vot- ing power of the league of nations of the United States and Great Brit ain and her colonies.
 The Johnson amendment is to be discussed at length Monday by Sena- tor McCumber, republican, North Dakota, who has offered reserva- tion designed to cover the same ground as the Johnson amendment
 Further conferences on reeserva- tions were held today by Former President Taft with republican sena- tors, favoring so-called mild reser- vations." .f 1.
 There was some speculation today among senators egarding the prob able effect of President Wilson's ill., ness on disposal of the treaty. Sena- tor Hitchcock of Nebraska. the ad- ministration leader in the treaty fight, said the immediate effect was negligible since the senate will be en- gagged for another 10 days or two weeks on amendments.
 Senator Hitchcock said, however that when the reservations were brought up the presidents counsel would be of prime importance and that it was hoped by that time he would be able to confer with the democratic leaders. In any event. Hitchcock said he and other friends of the treaty, were we'll informed regarding the presidents position against reservations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
BOnillas Will Be
 Foreign Minister

Mexico City, Oct. 4.-Ygnacio Bonillas, Mexican ambassador to the United States, who left Washington recently, will temporarily take charge of the foreign office here. Senor Bonillas went from Washing ton to Cuatro Cienegas to inform President CarranZa regarding the protests formulated by the Mexican embassy at Washington against in cidents which have occurred along the frontier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
REBUILD COLUMBUS CLUB.

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 4-Plans l reconstruct the Columbus club Of tn | American Association into a pennst contender for the 1920 season alra4I are under way. Joe Tinker, presldad of the club, has been assured of n| limited financial support to build " the club. He plans to spend conat erable money in buying new talent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
GENERAL IN o. R. (.

Washington, Oct. 4-Roy HoH| man, Oklahoma City, Okla, vA commanded the 93rd provisional iI vision A. E. F. and later the 16A depot brigade, Camp Funston u been appointed brigadier general, < ficers reserve corps, the war ds partment announced today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
Bring Back Bodies
 of U. s. AviatOrs

Nogales, Ariz., Oct. 4.-The war department has requested the navy department to send boat to Los Animos Bay, Mexico, to bring back the bodies of Lieuts. Connolly and Waterhcuse, American aviators who were lost while patrolling the Mexi- can border, it was announced un- officially by military officials here today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
FOR RENT.

ROOM FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEP- ing; every modern conveniences; with in easy walking distance of the city. 523 West Sixth, Phone 2087.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
HELP WANTED.

AN EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER Make application in writing to D. w.. Richey, at Richey's store l0-4-3t A GOOD SALESLADY, WANTED;
 must be fully experienced; good pay to right one. Coats and suits. An swer IS" care Graphic. 10-4-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-05

money, and to pay to plaintiffs at torney, Nixon, Levine and Nixon, $50.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
PREACHER TAKES
HIS OWN LIFE IN
HOSPITAL HERE
Rev. ]. G. Battle of Fremont
Commits Suicide-Believed
Demented.

The Rev. ]. G. Battle, Baptist
minister Of Fremont. Neb.. who had
been undergoing treatment at Birch
mont hospital, Thirty-fourth and
Farnam streets, since September g
when l.c suffered nervous break
down, was found hanging in his
room early yesterday by hospital at
tendants. He was dead when found.
According to the attendants at the
hospital he had committed suicide.
He haG torn the bedclothes into
strings and tied them together and
had attacred them 10 the ceiling in
the room and then had tied a moose
in the ether end and strangled
himself to death.
The act, according to nurses at
the hospital, presumably had been
committed sometime between 2 and
8 yesterday morning, as he was ap-
parently sleeping at 2 when the
nurse made cal at his room. An
hour later when she returned his
dead body was found.
County Attorney Shotwell is con-
Quoting an investigation. Hospital
authorities say the minister was de-
mented.
The body was removed to Stack
& Falconer's undertaking parlors
and will be taken back to Fremont
for burial. Rev. Mr.. Battle was SO
years old and is survived by his
wife and three children. He had
been a pastor of the Baptist church
in Fremont for several years.
Over.exertion in study was the
cause assigned for his mental disor-
ders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
SUPREME
COURT UPH0LDS
CONVENTION LAW
Provides for Election Of DeIp
gates to Constitutional
Meet at Lincoln Decem-
Der 2.

Lincoln. Neb., Oct. 18.-(Special.)
The state supreme court today
upheld the constitutionality of a
state law enacted at the last regular
session of the legislature providing
for election of delegates to a con-
stitutionali convention here Decem-
Der 2. The law was attacked on an
appeal of a suit from the district
court at Omaha.
This new law, which was enacted
by the last session of the legisla-
ture, provides for a nonpartisan
primary and election, and it fur
Their provides that where the num-
Der Of candidates fling in any dis
trict is less than three times the
number of delegates to be chosen
from that district, the primary cleo
ton shall be waived and the names
Of all candidates who have thus
filed shall appear on the election
ballot of that district.
The new law affecting the consti-
tutional convention was attacked in
the Douglas county district court by
Ben S. Baker, who appeared before
Judge Troup. The judge ruled that
the matter should be put up to the
state supreme court for interpreta-
ton.
Mr.. Baker contended that the
new law is in conflict with an exist
ing constitutional provision. which
reads: The constitutional conven-
ton shall consist of as many men,
bers as the house of representatives,
who shall be chosen in the same
manner"
Mr.. Baker also argued that the
constitutional provision could not
be disturbed in this manner and
that delegates to a constitutional
convention should be chosen
through a primary and regular cleo
ton, on a party ballot plan, in the
same manner as state representa-
tives are nominated and elected.
The election of delegates to the
constitutional convention will now
proceed on a nonpartisan basis, as
contemplated by the last legislature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
Boone County Sheriff
to Continue in Office

Lincoln. Neb., Oct. l8.-(Special.)
Frank F. Willott, acting sheriff OF
Boone county, is entitled to hold
the Office until his successor is elect
ed and qualified, according to an
opinion Of the supreme court.
Willott was appointed sheriff
when Sheriff Anderson entered the
United States service. In the pri-
mary following, Anderson was re-
nomipated as the republican candi-
date for sheriff. A few days before
the election, and too late to place
another candidat: on the ballot, An
dcrson died. In the election, An
derson, though dead, received a ma
jority of the votes. Willott was re-
to fill the unexpired term.
Objection was made to his serving
after the new term started, and suit
of mandamus brought to Gust him
and appoint Fred Waring, defeated
democratic candidate, at the cleo
ton. The lower court held for Will
lott, and the supreme court con-
firms,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
Representative Denies
He Wants Rioters Released

Lincoln, Oct. l8.-(Special.)- J..
Representative w. F. Crozier Of
Polk county, who made speech in
the lower branch of the legislature
yesterday, in which he was quoted
as saying that IF the young men
who burned the court house at
Omaha were found guilty, we will
burn the rest Of the court house
down." denies that he was express
ing that sentiment. for himself, but
that he intended to quote woman
in Omaha as saying it.
Mr.. Crozier is democrat. He
has made several warm addresses.
in most instances the governor be-
ing the foundation for his criticisms.
At the last session he was called"
by his fellow representatives for a
criticism of Congressman Sloan,
who had been invited to address the
house, his criticism being termed
an Insult" by the members. Mr..
Crozier at that time acknowledged
that he might have been unwise in
his remarks and apologized to the
house and the congressman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
Many Ask Permits for
Sale of Stock in Nebraska

Lincoln, Oct. l8.-(Special.)-
The following applications tor per-
mits to sell securities have been re-
ceived by the state department of
securities: Nebraska Farmers CO.
operative Oil company. Omaha,
$4,000 common; Nebraska Oil
and Refining company, Houston,
Tex, $4,000 common; Farmers
Union Cooperative association,
Memphis, $4,000 common; E. R.
Deputy company, Lincoln, $l47, 500
common, $l82,sO0 preferred; Nc
Hayden Motor company, Norfolk,
$4,000 common; Lincoln Public
Markets, Lincoln, $4,000 common;
Ashland Wyoming Oil company,
Ashland, Neb., $60,550 common.
Permits granted: The Leypoldt-
Pennington company, North Platte,
100000 common; Huenergardt
company, Lincoln. $4,000 common,
$4,000 preferred; the Gate City
Hay company, Omaha, $4,000 COM
mon; Farmers Union Cooperative
company, Lorenzo, $4,000 common;
Goehner Mercantile company, Goeh-
ner, Neb., $4,000 common.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
Wet Money Into Ohio.

Toledo, O., Oct. l8,-Brewery and
liquor interests of the whole United
States are dumping money into
Toledo. Cleveland, Cincinnati and
other former wet strongholds in
Ohio in efforts to swing the state
out of the dry column at the next
election according to V. A. Schreib-
ner, superintendent of the anti-sa-
loon league Of this district.
Mr.. Screit er, continuing said:
Levy Mayer, Chicago lawyer re-
presenting liquor interests, said
that Ohio was the keystone state in
their fight this year. Mayer said if
Ohio repudiated prohibition on No
yember the 4, the vets would bring
immediate action in all states which
have the initiative and referendum
with the view to knocking out their
ratification Of federal wartime pro-
hibition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
Dying, He Kills Mexican
bv Shot From the Knees

Pueblo, Oct. l8.-Charles Duff,
negro, % years old, and an uniden-
titled Mexican about 40 years old,
killed each other in a pistol duel
in a pool hall in the business center
here last night.
The duel was the result of a heat
ed argument over a play in a game
of pool. 1t is said the Mexican was
a native of Old Mexico. He and a
partner, both strangers, entered the
place and one of them engaged
Duff in game of pool.
In an argument the Mexican drew
a revolver, and as Duff turned. shot
him through the back. The Next
can made dash for the door. but
Duff raised up on his knees, whipped
out a pistol and shot twice as the
man was going through the door.
One shot went through the window,
but the second passed through the
Mexican's head, killing him instant
ly. Duff died few minutes later.
The other Mexican escaped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
SENATORS ROOT
FOR NEBRASKA;
! BLOCK SESSION
Code Bill ad Board Of Con.
troll Appointments Con-
firmed After SoIons See
Foot Ball Game.

Lincoln. Oct. 18.-(Spccial Tele-
gram he Nebraska-Notre Dame
foot ball game on University
field nearly broke up the state
senate Saturday afternoon, when
half dozen senator's went to
the game and the executive
session to confirm appointees of
the governor under the code bill
and for the Board of Control could
not be held because there was not
the two-t thirds majority necessary
to confirm the appointment OF L. c.
Oberlies for the Board Of Control.
Under call of the senate Sergeant
alarms Crawford Kennedy and As
sistant Sergeant-at-Arms James
Howell were sent to bring back the
absentees.
The sergeant-at-arms did not re-
turn until after the game was over.
but TIE assistant returned, saying
that the senators could not be To-
Gated III the big crowd Alter wait
ing another hour the Lieutenant gov
ernor again sent Assistant Howell,
deputiz;rc the senate postmaster,
Jerry Wilhelm. and Senator'S Cronin,
Johnson. Robins. Siman and Ham
mond to bring in the delinquents
and in about half an hour they re-
turned with the absentees.
Confirm Appointments.
The senate then went into execu-
tive session and confirmed the APP
pointment of Commissioner Ober-
les to the Board of Control and by
a majority vote confirmed the ap-
pointmcnts sent in by the governor
as secretaries of the departments
under TIC code as follows: Secretary
OF finance. Philip F. Bross; trade
and commerce, J. E. Hart; labor,
Frank !. Kennedy; public welfare,
II. Fl. Artles; public works, George
Johnson: agriculture, Leon Stuhr.
Senators Neal of Omaha, Taylor
Of Custer and Cooper of Douglas
were appointed to act with like
committee from the house. consist
ing Of Mclaughlin of Hall, Hardin
of Harlan and Purcell of Custer. to
confer with the executive officers
oil the state relative to the necessity
Of calling another special session for
the purpose of dealing with the prof
itcering proposition.
Two Bills Passed.
The legislature adjourned at 6:sO.
The two important bills as finally
agreed upon provide as follows:
S. F. | provides that in counties OF
more than 10000 inhabitants the
county board can issue bonds suffi-
Gent to rebuild a court house dam
aged by fire and purchase records
damaged by the same means:
H. r. raises the pay of the chief
ST nolice ard inspector in the city
Of Omaha, fixes maximum for the
pay OF police officers. gives the city
commissioners authority to adopt
such regulations as they see fit to
govern the discharge of policemen
and gives the city the right to go
outside for its chief, its inspector
and policemen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-19
Mrs. Eckert, Old Settler
of Cuminu County. Dies

West Point, Neb., Oct. lS.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The remains of Mrs. Lydia
Eckert, one of the oldest settlers of
Cunning county. were brought here
for interment from Denver. She
came to Cunning county with her
husband AZ years ago and was the
owner of valuable farm lands hear
Beemer. She was 6 years of age
and is survived by one son and four
daughters.