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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
HeIpless Man Ends Lie.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Helpless, be-
cause of an infected leg, and slowly
starvingAand freezing in cabin near
Wabena lake, James Francisco, 60
years old, camp caretaker, fired
cartridge after cartridge in an unsuc-
cessful attempt to summon assistance
and then committed suicide with his
last revolver bullet.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14

elckly most OF the
time / went to Q
doctor and he said
! had nervous indi-
gestion, which adj
ded to my weak
condition kept me
worrying most Of
the time and he
said if I could not
stop that, I could
not get well. I
heard SO muchabout
Lydia E. Pinkham's
r.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
Frenehmen Vote for General Strike.

Paris.-The overwhelming majority
of members of the Paris railroad work
ers' union have voted in favor of a
propaganda campaign for general
strike, by which it is hoped the allied
governments will be forced to call off
the blockade of soviet Russia.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
House il Mot a candIdate.

Boston.-Colonel Edward M. House
declared here Friday that he would
not accept the presidency seven If
both parties combined to offer him
the nomination" Even If he enter
tanned such ideas seriously, he said,
the condition of his health would pre-
vent.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
Labor Cancellation Board Renort

Washington.-A total of 153 labor
disputes, of which forty-eight are
strikes and 105 controversies. and af
fecting 1897 workmen directly, are
now before the department of labor
for Cancellation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
Youth Admits Coast Murder.

Ogden, Utah.-Following the capture
here of Carl Cole, 10 years of age;
his twin brother, Fred Cole, and James
Kedall, alias James NJ. Helm, Jr., 20
years of age, wanted in San Francisco
for the murder of Michael ]. Need
ham, public rent car chauffeur Carl
Cole is reported to have made a con-
fession of the crime.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
Cancer Cure Announced.

Paris-A cure for cancer or other
organic affections by TRANSMISSION of
the patients own blood from the veins
of the forearm to the muscles in the
back part of the affected area has
been discovered by DIR. Ferreyroles, a
member of the Academy of Medicine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
COURAGE WAS NEEDED

In baseball "reminiscences in
the Yale University Graphic,
Prof. William Lyon Phelps
speaks of the catchers of the
'70's who used to stand at the
plate without mask, shinguard,
chest pad or glove. Silver Flint
of the Chicago nine, he says,
was in a railway accident and
fortunately escaped without a
scratch.
He was standing by the edge
Of the track when a surgeon
came and, looking at his hands,
said: "My poor man, you'll
have to have those fingers ampu-
tated." Flint of course laughed.
His gnarled and twisted fingers
were the natural result Of years
behind the bat without protect
i've armor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
Huae shlpments of Wool

Neutrality-suspicious. than $21 900 900
worth of foreign wool was imported
into the United States in September,
according to figures just made public
by the department of agriculture, one
half coming from Argentina.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
Yudenitch,s ARMY Retreatlnn.

HelsingfOrs.-The forces of General
Yudenitch have retreated to Weimarn
station, according to a communication
issued Saturday morning by the Rus
sian northwest army.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
Prisoners Die From starvation.

Helsingfors.-A Bolshevik report re-
ceived through German sources says
that $50 of the 1000 inmates Of Kresty
prison in Petrograd have died of star
walton. Eight thousand fugitives have
arrived at the Finnish frontier.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
This WEAK,
NERVOUS MOTHER.
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Restored Her Health.

Philadelphia, Pay was very weak,
always tired, my back ached, and ! felt
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14
GROW SHORTHORN BEEF

The Pacheco Cattle Co.,
of California, recently
marketed l60 three-year-old
ShOrthorn steers Weighing
l,blB lbs, off grass. These
steerB had never tasted
grain nor hay except the
latter at weaving tim Q.
They had both size and
quality, which Is q Short
horn characteristic. It pays
to grow 6horthorns. The
cows are good mixers. The
1Pna6 QOlOra aPQ rad ~hffo
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14

and roam. For information write TO the
American ShorthOrn Breeders Association
Is Dexter Park Ave. Chicago III
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-11-14

Never judge a ring by the jewelers.
name on the box.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-07-11

~. Q. O. S. GIRLn CI.rn.

The Willing Workers met Tues
day afternoon They added two
new members To the roll. All are
determined Ia accomplish some
thing. After they had spent an
hour at work all joined In aud
sang some Community songs.
The Lily White club entertained
Tuesday evening with a dance.
Everybody enjoyed themselves and
wished they would entertain again
soon.
The Girls Club had their regular
meeting. though the president Mrs.
parson, was sick. All hope for her
speedy recovery, and that she will
soon be able to be- with them rs
they r. putting on some plans
for the future, They will carry
fruit to the hospital Thursday aft
ernoon.
The Woman's Club OF the Tween
~ty-fourth Infantry had their regu-
lar meeting. They. too. are put
ting on big plans for the future.
They will carry fruit 10 the hos
piial sunday under the auspices
Of the W. G. G. $.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-07-11
WHAT I HAvE ACHIEVED
IN THE q. s. ARMY


NnuIti WUuH ANHItfJN
ny William w. Robinson, First
Sergeant Company y, Twenty
fourth Infantry.
When I first enlisted In the Army
OF the United States, In 1893, on
account Of being the son Of a poor
widow, and my service being badly
needed to assist in supporting the
family, ! was not able TO read and
write. After existing and arriving
at my first military post, I found
that had more spare time than 1
had been accustomed 70 having. I
therefore felt that II would be 10
the best interest OF the government
as well as TO myself 10 learn 10
read and write. T applied to the
Chaplain Of the Regiment, who in
formed me how ! could obtain
some hooks. After receiving these
books, I used every possible hour
In trying 10 learn 10 read and write.
This ! vas successful in accom-
|plishing without a teacher, without
aid n assistance from any one. I
have never gone 10 school, civil or
In the Army. or course, for not
20 doing, ! am sorry. but I shall
not be like many with whom |
have talked-say that they had at
tended college when their actions
demonstrated that they Had not, or
had failed 10 learn. Although I
had no schooling | have gone from
Ia private soldier In the rear ranks
TO a First Lieutenant In front Of a
platoon. and from there 10 an act
ing general staff officer where I
rendered service in the greatest
war that the world has ever seen.
| VA in the Army but a short
time when I was appointed Cor
poral. served as such until No
Nember 10, 1905; as sergeant and
acting First Sergeant from then 10
March %. 1907. at which time I
was appointed a First Sergeant
which rank ! held until I was dis
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-07-11

charged AZ Fort Dos Moines, Iowa,
October 70, 1917, 70 accept a COM
mission.
! have not only accomplished
something Ia an educational way.
hut financially also. When I enlist
ed my pay was $3.50 per month.
Everything that tho soldier re-
|ceived In those days from the
Government was his clothing al
lowance, ration, quarters. heat and
light. There were no wife's al
lowance. no mothers allowance, no
issuing OF toilet articles without
charge nor anything else that the
soldier gets now. ! found after my
first payment that ! had a little
surplus money. | decided 10 de-
posit $500 or more per month. This
did as frequently as possible.
When ! was discharged IN October,
1917, | found that ! had enough
money 10 purchase a very beauii-
ful little home In the city OF Los
Angeles. California. for which | paid
In the neighborhood or $4,000, all
OF which money came from my
pay and interest on that which !
deposited with the Government al
four per cent. Could I have done
so we'll In civil lifeg Would I have
been the owner Of my own home9
What would have been my educa-
tional status2 Could | have had
the pleasure Of seeing about two
thirds OF the world2 n ! can come
into the Army without an educa-
ton and accomplish what I have.
what ran the educated young man
Of today dog Not a cent have I
got from gambling. money-selling,
nor any other way except in an
honest way.
My progress is not so bad, is ~
Yes, I'll admit that you should do
many things In twenty years. You
who have decided 10 go 10 civil
life. keep close check and see what
you accomplish In twenty years.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-07-11
DISCHARGE ORDER
TO AFFECT MANY
OFFICERS ON
BORDER

More than fifty per cont Of the
officers Of the southern depart
ment are affected by the recent
war department order that all
emergency officers and enlisted
men be discharged before Scpiem-
Der 30, according 10 information
given out yesterday from the South
ern Department. while fully %
per cent Of those holding regular
army ranks will be denoted.
Major General DcRosey c. Cabell,
Southern Department Commander.
who holds a regular army grade of.
Colonel Of Cavalry, Is among the
superior officers Of the department
scheduled 10 be denoted.
Colonel Daniel r. Mccarthy. zone
supply officer and department
ouarlermaster. and one or two
other staff officers Of the SOUTH
crn Densriaent. will retain their
present rank, u was announced.
II Is not known what officers of
the VI paso District, II any, will
escape domotion. Officers Of this
command aud civilians have ex-
pressed the hope that Brigndier
General James y. Erwin, district
commander, who holds a regular
Army grade Of Colonel Of Cavalry.
would retain his present rank.
General Erwin will retire from ac-
tive military service next July,
after foTty-five years service.
A count Of regular army air
service officers at Kelly Field re-
vealed that there are only two
malors and n captain on the res
ervation They are Majors George
strahmeyer -. b. Butler and Cap
tain William Holcomb.
Many Emergency Mcn.
There are 2i.G02 enlisted men In
the southern Department in the
Infantry. Cavalry and Artillery
branches. OF this number i.Gl5
are emergency mrn and will be
discharged immediately II was
pointed out at Southern Depart
meni headquarters.
or 90 Officers m department
headquarters only 20 hold regular
commissions and they will. with
few exceptions, be- reduced from
n to two grades. In the medical
corps there r 10 officers ON duty
IN the department, but Of that mum
Der only nine hold regular com
missions.
Many at san Antonio
When the order for DISCHARGE h.
finally executed every officer now
connected with the administration
Of Fort sam Houston proper will
have been discharged except Col
oncl Alonzo Gray, post commander,
and Second Lieutenant Mile J..
Warner cavalry. who Is at pres
EN- temporarily attached To the
utSt Orpaniaylion.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-07-11

Twelfth Cavalry Siandard)
I'm a rootin', i%ootln, shoolin' sou
of a gun from Idaho.
lm a wildcat from Hades-a year
old and a foot high;
Dog-gonc my wild American soul,
tie me loose
I'm the big serpent from the Sis
kiyu county with seventeen
rattles and a button.
Wake up snakes and crawl;
I'm an old he-wolf from Bitter
Creek and It's my night to
howl.
Who-o-O-op-p-p-e-e-e,
Hook 'em cow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-26
GIANT SANITARY PROJECT.
Corps of 6aeterioIoeists Will ln.est'-
.-.- gate Canada-u. S. Water.

Ottawa. Ont. April 26.-After a care
ful investigation Of the pollution Of
boundary waters extending for 1000
miles between Canada and the United
States. a broad program Of preventive
measures soon is to De started al the
direction of the international joint
commission.
The commission engaged a corps OF
sanitary experts to conduct the tech
meal Investigation. The sanitary COM
MISSIONS work has been described BY
the Canadian government as the most
extensive archaeological examination OF
waters ever made. The work vas
started on the St. John river and COM
pleted on the Lake of the Woods.
Perhaps the most important decis-
ion is that despite the tremendous
amount Of sewage dumped into the
Great Lakes from cities and by yes
sells 'the great ouik OF the water is
quite pure" Epidemics Of typhoid in
Great Lakes cities were thought due
10 impure lake water.
The American and Canadian COM
missions. composing the joint body
may soon decide upon legislation to
regulate the flow Of sewage and where
necessary prohibit pollution of boun-
Diary waters. The sanitary commits
sion recommended that the interna-
tional joint commission go on record
as tavoring adoption of a general
policy that untreated sewage shall not
De emptied into boundary streams,
BAYS or lakes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-26
Indiana. Ohio. Michigan and Other
St,tea PREPARE for Famine.


States Prepare for Famine.
Indianapolis. Ind. April 2S--ice deal
ers In Indiana, Ohio. Michigan, Illinois.
Kentucky and other states are pre-
pairing 10 meet an expected shortage
due to the mild winter. according to
manufacturers here. The dealers say
they have been able to store sufficient
quantities to care for indianapolis.
but they do not believe other cities are
80 fortunate.
One OF the largest artificial ice man
ufacturers Of Indiana said dealers
from Chicago, Columbus. Cincinnati,
Cleveland and other cities have en-
deavored to make contracts with his
Arm. but their orders were rejected.
A new plan to reach small consum-
ers quickly will be tried here by one
large company. Many sub stations IN
which several tons of ice can be stored
have been built. Thirteen hundred
small two-wheeled carts have been pro-
vided and arrangements MADE with
newsboys and other lads to work up
short routes in their neighborhoods.
The boys are offered good pay. A
cash and carry" system also will be
put into effect by which the small con-
sumner may call at substation and
buy as little as cents worth Of Ice at
rate substantially lower than when
delivered,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-26
sees little chance OF return tp> the
scent loaf OF bread.
Next TO wheat, the heaviest Enro-

sees little chance OF return to the
scent loaf OF bread
Next TO wheat, the heaviest Enro-
pcan demand viii br for fp's ana
other meat products TN" ~ 'cd
states now has u comfortable "uFp
OF th"sa fuOdstuffs hut Europe can
5e supplied WITH all sh" wants with
uut ducin" ~" home suppA hclo"
normal consumption. s.,-rss
No one ~ oncr c's-'1s wou'o
vruchsafe m op'n,ou ',iay - t'
whether or not m" fr"d'n' -. H''-
many and her allics ard n" 'o'sN"-
Wiki would r,su', ~ the paop'' "f tN's
country ne'ng r"uu I'D Ia PAY higher
prices for their food, .-
At the drnor,ncut cf arr' culture II
was said that the Indications we're
that reasonably h Oh pr.Ces would
continue in the Unfsd states as rN-
suit of the Europ~ar demand. II was
also pointed out thot the cost al pro-
ductiOn has increased enormously dn'
ing the war p"riol and tNat the farm
ers must have tan rSta:H.
So far ms could be l~arnNd no ~p".
rial efror, is being made u ascertain
me N'tIS NT ~ Il.fV'' W. 'h''''''" 80
order 10 determine Rh~t r-rrortton .!
oar stocks nrnv I've released for foreign
consumption without york n" hard
shin To The people Of MS country.
Examination ~ oTc'Hl reports AT
'hc bureau ~ 'aHor s'.''srCs depart
ment ~ 10 Dor, showed TINT from June
1915. to Jaruar' lo'7 wN'rh includes
the poriod for'rv.s~.- 'he - rrins " the
arr, Stico. fCodstuffs prices in TN"
United states increased on an average
~ 10 prr Govt Tho reduction since
the first OF Inc year has been only
per cent.
The immediate fu' are presents little
prnsDNr' " any material reduction.
Investigations ny the department OF
labor, i was further learned TODAY.
have show that instead OF keeping
IN front Of he advancing cost Of living
wages mer-Iv have kept pace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-26
IOWA poRKERS ROE CHICAGO
MART At s2115 ESTABLISH.
ING NEW RECORD.
FORTY NINE HOGS
BRING TOTAL o. Ss.a2r.R
Hogs Were FED at Experiment Station
BY James Evvsrd and Assistants on
Free Choice pIan-Resuits Of Es.
pertinent viii Be Demonstrated on
Feeders Day, Tuesday.
Special to Tine Republican.

Sptt4dl 10 lines" rst ~ oi4NaA
Ames April % Hogs FED by the
animal husoauIry section Of the Iowa
agricultural Experiment station at
Ames topped the mark al Chicago
Cuesday, April - with price Of
o.I.l5 a hundr, and sci new high
record for this, the largest hog market
in the world. \ carload OF forty min"
hess. fed under the direction OF John
NJ. Evvard, chief in swine production
at the Iowa station, brought a tota.
OF sS,52I.47.
These hogs were all led IN the eN-
pertinent sta. on lots at Ames by IN"
free choice or cafeteria method de-
veloped at Anes by EN ard and has
associates. They were he hogs used
in d series II feeding experiments
carried on during the past winter an !
just completed. All OK ;rem were FED
various combinations OF standaI
corn belt farHl ration, comprised OF
sheIled corn, meat mea! tankage, al
falfa, soft ear corn silase and salt.
The results of this experiment, to-
gether with the results from cattle
feeding experiment in which seven
lots of steers have been Fed uo.aSses
feeds and q limb feeding experiment.
viii be made !Uhlic q. the cattle
feeders day ID De held on the campus
of Iowa STATE College, tuesday, April
90. A large gathering Of farmers
feeders, experiment station men and
farm journal editors viii De in Ames
for this event. TO be gwen under the
direction of Dean {. F. CuTtlss. n. ri.
Ki,dee and Professor ENvard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-26
HISTORY is DIFFICULT.
Students Make Cu-.r Answers About
Sor-o. Doctrine.

LoGunsport Ind. April Go History
always has BEEN a stumbling block for
children, explained the Cas- county
s. school teachers who conducted an eX-
animation Of ,.gh'N-rraj" oup'ls.
While ra~v oE 20 -''" could
c-p'a'~ 80 Honroc dNc'r.n" and state
whether i l. still, in effect others made
answers like the following: The Mon
roe doctrine * n doctor who goes
everywhere The Monroe doctrine
= a law made by man named Doc
trine. il il rot N effect for afout all
the postmas'ers are democrats"
The arm .st.ce was signed Icy IN"
central powers at y o'clock a. m. Nov.
ll..l2lS." said another question. News
Of the action was received in Indian
opOlis six houIs earlier. sac how
this was possible"
The reason they received III We"s
~ hours earlier" answered one ch5SG.
was because they sent the news there
first They sent the news to Indian
apous because they wanted TIE GOV
ernor TO hear about It first
What are the three departments 90
our government as provided N the
constitution ." brought answers that
the three departments are repuolic@r.
confederate and democrat: the t3lree
departments consist Of executive. syni-
pathetic and supreme court: ~" three
departments are Wilson, the state
house and the senate"
Give brief sketch Of the life ot
LongtelloW." brought this rc"ly from
one lad: He was born il Indianapolis,
became a great American writer ali /
wrote some very swell poetry.
Explaining the quota ION. Il nc evil
that men DO lives after them. tn good
is Oft Inferred with their bones. one
pupil wrote: They should % good
and carry it on their b7uCS. The good
is always on their bones"
Teachers said thar tho standard o
| the schools should not Oc judged by
! the curious answers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-26
u. 8. FOOD SHORTAGE FEARED.
Exports to Hungry Europe Expected
to Increase.

washington, April 23.-Inquiry de-
veloped that after July there will be
no government agency empowered to
regulate the flow Of foodstuffs other
than wheat and wheat products out Of
the United States.
The control which has been exer-
cised by the war board thru license
restrictions is being steadily lifted and
1.-The board viii ceese 10 function on
June 80. Congress provided no funds
for its operation during the ensuing
fiscal year.
Unless some check on exports IS
provided it is feared here that the de-
mand from Europe will cause drain
on the available stocks that will in
crease prices and bring about short
age in America.
The United States Grain Corpora
tion. which has been designated by
I President Wilson to carry out the gov
eminent wheat guaranty. has full au-
thority to regulate wheat exports and
imports, and no difficulty in this con-
nection Is anticipated. A yield OF more
than a billion bushels of wheat is
forecasted by the department of agri-
culture. and the normal consumption
In the United states is 10000. 900
bushels
However. Julius E. Barnes. head Of
the grain corporation. announces ne
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-26


has. beeH drunk there u not APT 20
~ much len In his pocketA"
~TAc fact r." he began doubtfally.
swhnt you just said to me on deck
cl,anccd to be Of interest. You are .
naviGatorf'
II was In command of ships for feSr
years, senior; naturally know navi'
CATION"
II win soon learn IL you have lied.
and that will be q sorry day IL. you.
I'll tell you, Gates. how matters stund
aboard, and why have need OF your
skill. Then you may take your choice
the forecastle or The cnbinf"
"You invite me aft. senorT
IL give you n chance to move your
dunnape II you will do my work.
Listen now. Sanchez has been badly
hurt. II may be weeks before he
leaves his cabin, II. indeed, he ever
does. That leaves me In command
with but one oflicer. the mulatto. Lee
We're. This might answer to take w
safely to Porto Grande. rs we could
stand watch and watch. hut Francois
Is no sailor. II was his part on board
to train and lead the fighting mem
he cannot navigate. Saint Christo-
pher! fear to leave him alone In
charge Of the deck while / snatch an
hours Sleep"
II see." I admitted. 'And yourself.
senior? You are q seaman?"
20 al h,,t ~ n
sure as to my figures. / have taken
no sights except a. we came north
on this trip. It's for this reason /
need yous-but you will play me no
smart English trick. my. man, or I'll
have you by the heels at once. know
enough to verify your figures"
II thought Of no trick, Estada," I
said coldly, now satisfied as to his
purpose and confident Of my own
power. "You would have me as navi-
gator, very well-at what terms?'
with rating as first officer and
your. fair proportion of all spoiis."
"You mean then to continue the
course7 To attack vessels on the high
seas?'
why not?" sneeringly. "Are you
too white-livered for that sort of
Job? II so, then you are no man for
me. 1t is a long voyage to Porto
Grande, and no reason why we should
hurry home: the welcome there will
be better II we bring chests Of gold
aboard. Az, and the thought will put
hope into the hearts ef the crew: they
are restless now from long waiting"
"But Captain Sanchez? You have
no surgeon, am told. Will he not
suffer from neglect Of his woundf'
Suffer-? No more than under
leech ashore. All that can be DONE
has been. His was q clean knife
thrust. which has been washed, treat
ed with lotion and bound up. No leech
could do more"
"And my quarters-will they be
sftr
You will have your choice Of those
at port. Come now-have you an an-
swer ready!"
II would be a fool not to have"
heartily. Il am your man. Estada."
(To Be Continued)