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The courier-index., 1919-04-25
TANKS STARTED FRENCH
 TRAIN

A train for the country had been stalled by some strange condition of the locomotive. The passengers beat their feet on the floor and ut tered objurations from the windows. More time went by. The conductor walked vainly up and down the track. Nothing availed to start the engine.
 Suddenly someone shouted, "Why don't you bring in the Americans?", The cry went up and down, amid laughter, when, sure enough, two young American soldiers appeared upon the scene from some corner of the train. They went to the en- zine, took possession of it, dumped all the old slag out of the firebox, broke up some coal into small bits, renewed the fire, hammered a lit tie here and there, and, presto! up started the train all at once and pro- ceeded without interruption to it's journeys end.-The Figaro (Paris).
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
Capt. EDerett Cook
 4 Maridnnd Visitor

Capt. Everett Cook, formerly in the cotton business here, later a volunteer in the aviation branch of the army service, one of Americas few aces on the fighting front, dec orated with the French Croix de Guerre, with five German planes to his credit officially and three un- officially, spent Tuesday and We'd nesday here greeting his many friends. Capt. Cook, like all heroes of the war, has little to say about his exploits. He has not yet been mustered out of the service, but expects to be relieved within the next sixty days. He is on a brief furlough to visit friends and rela- tives in Memphis and Marianna. He will return to Washington tomorrow and upon his discharge will return to Memphis. The Commercial Ap- peal of Sunday contains an an- nouncement of Capt. Cooks ap- preaching marriage to Miss Phoebe Willingham, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Edward George Willingham of Memphis, which will be solemnized as soon as Capt. Cook is mustered out of the service.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
HALF HOLIDAY
 AGREED UPON
BUSINESS INSTITUTIONS IN MA HANNA, WITH FEW ExCEP- TONS, WILL GIVE EMPLOYES WEEKLY VACATIONS.

Following a custom adopted last year by the merchants and business institutions of the city to give the employees holiday each Thursday afternoon, an agreement has been signed by practically every business firm in town to continue this ar engagement through the summer months this year. The agreement becomes effective on May and continues until September l. The following firms have signed the agreement:
 Grove Reed Co.,, Gambrell & Co., Ike Panick, Turner Drug Co.,, The E. J. Beazley Co.,, Harrington Bros, Nixon Nc Clintock Co.,, w. w. Chis- um, The Fair Store, Freeman & Co.,, L. Shaul, M. Lewis, H. Gilberg, Williams -Mickle Co.,, Cash Supply Store, H. B. Baker X Son, Wm. Friedman & Co.,, Phil Shulman, V. T. Ellis, WilenzicK Bros, Harris & Burke, M. D. Daggett, Hunter Hard ware Co.,, H. Yoffie, J. L. Altman, w. A. Willis, W. A. Pyron, Elza Clifford, Frank X Metzler, W. D. Johnston, J. E. Mann, N. J. Will jams, H. B. Shumacker, Gem Jewelry Co.,, L. R. Nunnellee, D. E. Webb, o. R. Perry, Potts & McCulloch, G.. Katzenstein, l.. G. Roberts.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
ANSWERS WHAT IS A MAN"

A man weighing 15O pounds will contain approximately $500 cubic feet of gas-oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen-in his constitution, which at 80 cents a thousand cubic feet would be worth s2.80 for illuminat- ing purposes. He also contains all the necessary fats to make 15 pound candle, and thus, together with his $500 cubic feet of gases, he possesses considerable illuminat- ing possibilities. His system con- tains 32 pounds and 10 ounces of carbon, or enough to make 780 dozen, or 9,360 lead pencils. There are about 50 grains of iron in his blood and the rest of the body would supply enough of this metal to make spike long enough to hold his weight. A healthy man contains 54 ounces of phosphorus. This deadly poison would make 80O,OOO matches or enough to kill 500 per sons. This, with two ounces of lime, make the stiff bones and brains. No difference how sour man looks, he contains about 50 Jumps of sugar of the ordinary cu- bical dimensions, and to make this seasoning complete, there are 20 spoonsful of salt. If man were distilled into water he would make about 38 quarts, or more than half his entire weight. He also contains a great deal of starch, chloride of potash, magnesium, sulphur and hy- drochloric acid in his wonderful hu- man system. Break the shells of 1000 eggs into a huge pan or basin and you have the contents to make a man from his toenails to the most delicate tissues of his brain. And this is the scientific answer to the question, What is a man. ."-Elec- rtical Experimenter.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HOG
 RAISING IN THE SOUTH

In Mississippi the number of hogs has increased 56 per cent in four years. Seventeen counties in south east Alabama last year shipped over 2,300 cars of hogs. Like stor- ies of the great expansion of hog production come from all parts of the south, from Virginia to Texas. Shapely Durocs, Poland Chinas, Berkshires and Hampshires are re- placing hte razor backs, and good feeding and care are going to be recognized as essentials in profitable hog production.
 All of this expansion and develop ment is nothing but natural, for the fact is that the south is probably better suited to hog raising than any other part of the United States. Our mild climate and long growing season make possible the production of wide variety of crops for hog feeding, and the cheapness with which these crops may be grown al most insures cheap pork production. During the next ten years we expect to see in the south a still greater expansion of the hog raising indus try for prices promise to remain good, and even when prices fall, the souther hog grower who follows the right methods can remain in the business and prosper longer than the man in the north possibly can.
 For the farmer who will get a good breed, who will learn what the best and cheapest hog crops are and how to grow them in abundance and who will work with his neigh bors to sell in carlots, few lines of farming are more attractive than hog raising.-The Progressive Farm CT.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
VESTRYMEN VOTE
 FOR NEW CHURCH
COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY OF FICIAL BOARD OF ST. AN DREWS PARISH DECIDE TO CONSTRUCT NEW EDIFICE.

According to tentative plans adopted at meeting of the newly elected vestrymen of St. Andrews Parish, new and modern church building will be constructed on the site of the present building of the congregation on South Church street within the next year. The building committee appointed at the meeting of the Vestrymen Wednesday night is composed of Rev. c. c. Burke, the rector; Dr. o. L. Williamson, F. N. Burke and c. N. Horck. While the details of the building plans have not been decided upon, F. N. Burke, a member of the building committee stated yesterday the congregation would erect one of the most commodious and modern church edifices in Eastern Arkan- sas. The committee will begin at an early date to make definite plans and within the next twelve months it is expected the new structure will go up.
 The annual meeting of the St. Andrews Parish was held at the residence of Mrs. E. J. Beazley on Monday night of this week. At this meeting the following well known citizens were elected Vestrymen: F. N. Burke, w. P. Harris, Chas. F. Govan, Geo. w. Greenhaw, J. E. Stevenson, F. R. Dupuy, J. B. Dag gett, c. E. Daggett, Dr. o. L. Will iamson and c. N. Houck. Chas. Govan, E. B. Futrall and R. L. Fore man were elected delegates to the Council meeting to be held in Little Rock on the second Wednesday in May. J. B. Daggett, T. E. Wood and w. P. Harris were elected all ternate delegates.
 At the meeting of the Vestrymen on Wednesday night the following officers were elected: Rev. c. c. Burk, presiding officer; D. s. Clark, Senior Warden and Secretary; F. R. Dupuy, Junior Warden; F. N. Burke, Treasurer.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
The Victory Loan For $227, ,O5O.OO
 Subscribed In Full

All honor strong and of Lee county who possible the raising of Lee county quota They Republic They the Republics strength and glory Certainly they the Republic itself Again all honor to them
 of rejoicing and congratulations The four banks Moro deserve be commended for they have and assisting the They all institutions and deserve the support and confidence of the people
 Now finally ought be said about those men in Lee county lived the soldiers who went to and neghbors forward the call with sacrifice lend the government heir money what ought to be said about who made during the nave resed to do ne part? Shame on them!
 subscriptions These records to the public.
 Anyway finally Admiral schey said about the naval off the of Cuba "Thee is glory enough for all Cros enough the Y C. A. enough for the Salvation Army enough Knights of Coumbus enough for the banks
  all the causes.
 Your chairman desires to township committees committeeman These busy who left their to the deserve much credit for the county More than 2OOO men and Liberty Cam pagn subscriptions of the small savings the United States government
 When the Victory bonds which assured, Lee county paid Liberty and Victory bonds ing to $75OOO0 Savings Stamps and donations to Red Cross M C. A. Salvation Army Work, etc estimated that Lee county has paid out million dollars for causes
 Your chairman gratifed the splendid and is deeply grateful for the fine spirit % shown by the people. hespectIuly
 LEE COUNTY LIBERTY LOAN ORGANIZATION.
 CHAS MCKEE, Chairman.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
BANK OF HUGHES
 GIVEN A CHARTER
J. J. HUGHES, SR., HEADS NEW FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO BEGIN BUSINESS IN NEAR FUTURE.

The Bank of Hughes, with paid up capital of $25,000 and surplus of $2,500 will begin business in Hughes, a thriving town on the Mud Line east of Marianna about the first of July, according to a statement made yesterday by w. A. Harp, cashier of the Bank of Haynes who is to be the cashier of the Bank of Hughes. The charter for the new bank was issued by the state banking department several weeks ago. J. J. Hughes, ST., is president; Frank Love of this city is vice president, and w. A. Harp is the cashier. The other directors are J. J. Hughes, Jr., and Paul Gib- son. The bank has purchased a corner lot in Hughes and has let the contract for the construction of a handsome brick building, which is to be completed by July 1.
 Hughes is one of the best busi- ness points and is the fastest grow ing town on the Mud Line between Marianna and Memphis. There is no reason why banking institu tion should not do well at that place, and with the capital and busi- ness brains behind it, such as is furnished by the promoters inter- ested in the project, it is fore gone conclusion that the institution will soon take rank as one of the many strong banks in this section of Eastern Arkansas.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
Estimates Cotton
 Loss at $3,OOO,OOO

Little Rock, April 23.<-According to H. M. Cottrell, agriculturist of the Little Rock Chamber of Com merce, Arkansas has lost at least $3,375,O00 worth of cotton the past season because the bales had not been properly protected from the weather. His statement in part fol- lows:
 ''The damage to cotton during the last six months resulting from fail ure to give the bales proper shelter is appalling. No other word will express it. Farmers and cotton buy CTS have lost millions of dollars be- cause they did not properly store the bales. Every cent of this loss was unnecessary. A man left his baled cotton at the gin until the last week in March. The gin dump ed the bales off the platform and they lay on the ground where they fell. The man found buyer and learned that an average of one- fourth of each bale had routed. His loss was $34 bale.
 AnOther man had 3E bales, for which he was offered 38 cents pound. He let it lie on the ground without shelter and few days ago sold it for 30 cents, subject to it's being reconditioned. The damage was so great that the cotton brought him net Is cents pound, loss of S100 bale from the price he was first offered.
 ''In travelling over the state this winter l have repeatedly seen bales of cotton lying on the ground in front of an empty shed. The own CT had hauled the bales home from the gin and dumped them on the ground in front of the shed, intend- ing, some time when it was conven- tent to roll them into the shelter.
 "All over the cotten producing section of the state may be seen bales lying on the ground. They have been unsheltered so long that they have sunk two or three inches in the mud.
 'It was estimated on April 15 there were in Arkansas 225,000 to 230,000 bales of cotton on farms in country towns and that at least half of that number had been damaged. The average loss on the entire quan- tity still in the country probably is S15 a bale or more"
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
Paralysis Fatal
 To Bishop HOss

Muskogee, April 23.-Bishop Elm bree Hoss of the M. E. church, South, died at his home here at 9:30 tonight, following paralytic stroke sustained two months ago.
 Enforce Hoss, writer, educator and editor, was born April IA, 1849, at Joneston, Tenn, and was educat- ed at Emory and Henry College, Embry, Va. He received his A. B. and D. D. degrees there and the de- gree of L.. l.. D. was conferred up- on him ther also in 1890, and by the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1906. He married Miss Abbie B. Clark of Christianburg, va., in Mo- vember, 1872. He began his min istry in Tennessee in 1870 and in 1872 was transferred to the Pacific coast, but three years later was transferred again to the North Caro- lima conference. He was president of Martha Washington college from 1876 till 1881. Later he became president of his Alma Mater, Emory and Henry College. He was editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate from 1890 till, 1902. In that year he was consecrated bishop and held the bishopric until 1918, when he was relieved because of i'll health. He was the author of several books and esseays.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
Arkansas Wins
 From Tennessee

Little Rock, April 22.-According to press dispatch from Washing ton the United States Supreme Court yesterday dismissed proceed ings instituted by the state of Tenn essee against the State of Arkansas and the Board of Derectors of the St. Francis Levee District to obtain relief from damages caused by the overflowing of land on the east side of the Mississippi river during flood stages.
 Tennessee officials centended that because of the height of the levees of the St. Francis Levee District the stage of the river was increased in times of flood so that land valued at $3,000,000 was repeatedly in- undated and 3O0,00O acres rendered worthless. Contentious that resi- dents of Memphis and other parts Of the state had suffered loss of more thar $l,500,0C0 were made.
 Arkansas officials said that it was only in cases of unusual and extraordinary floods" that any ad- ditional damage would result from the height and strength of the levees.
 The case was argued orally last Tuesday, John D. Arbuckle, attor- ney general of Arkansas, and w. J. Lamb of Osceola, representing the State of Arkansas and the levee dis trict. The Arkansas attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the case, which the Supreme Court sustained yes- terday.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
EGGS FROM CHINA

Eight thousand miles to market is a long way even for staples to travel, but when eggs make such a long trip it is going some. These eggs-3,5O0 cases of them-came all the way from China to New York city via Vancouver, and travelled slowly by boat and train.
 When they arrived at New York a representative of the bureau of markets, department of agriculture, reports that the eggs were packed in cases similar to the ones used in domestic trade, but made of about the same thickness as is used in do- nestle export trade. The average net weight of eggs per case was about 40 pounds.
 The Chinese eggs were of deep brown color and slightly smaller than the average domestic egg. The shipment showed losses of from 12 to 18 eggs a case. Under the can dle some of the eggs showed quite heavy shrinkage. The whites were weak in number of eggs and when they were broken showed very watery, though the eggs were sweet and the yolks stood up we'll.
 The shells of these eggs were much thicker than the average egg and the yolk of a somewhat deeper color When candled these eggs are said to make first class cheap eggs for the use of bakers and ho- tels and for cooking purposes. As received, before candling and re- packing, they sold at about three cents below the quotation for firsts.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
r Improvements.
 'e Up To Congress

the will is present, but the Pre lacking, for the vast inn fnts on the Mississippi river
 inauguration of an exten- pplng program, was the key
 the annual convention of +ssisslppi Valley Waterways Don, which met in St. Louis ek, according to Max D. Mill E. Kitchener and J. M. Me delegates to the conyen-. no returned home Saturday Louis.
 .l lamentations for dredging of HOW parts of the channel be- Pt' Louis and New Orleans 2en them to a minimum of }et' which would cost Sl6.-
 are to be made to she session of congress for their 'u narbors appropriation bill. ecommendations will include Eate commission to govern se me and other improve the river alien to the
 territory, which will eos. M. J. Sanders, federal man.
 the barge line, cited four
 why the barge line rates
 lower than those of rail ne said the weight of Aouip- \ tween the two was much in
 the river, the power and .he barge line is one-third the roads, and the annual
 IIlhtenance of one railroad
 LOUIS to New Orleans ;s man the annual expenditure
 government for channel nce of the lower Missis-
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
 IN LIGHT PLANT
corycH, PRESIDENT OF EpANY, MEETS WITH 10. I COMMITTEE AND AGREES GIVE BETTER SERVICE.

conference lasting four ,o+ween a committee repre-
 the citizens of Marianna,
 C. Couch of Pine Bluff, {, Init of the Arkansas Light &
 Company, the latter agreed e the expenditures necessary
 the local light and power h an efficient condition, the gements to be determined up-
 recommended by a commit r,nosed of Chas. L. Karicofe, Hewitt and W. B. Mann. This tee is to meet with J. l.. o of Pine Bluff, chief engin- the Arkansas Light & Power |ny, on Tuesday or Wednesday
 week, and together they are ke a thorough investigation be physical condition of the determine the improvements Inv to make it efficient, make eport to the company, and buch agrees to make the ap- tion immediately for these Iry improvements.
 was the final outcome of the ence held on Wednesday af-
 in the directors room of Ink of Marianna by w. s. tock, W. B. Mann, J. M.
 Max D. Miller, c. L. Kari udge E. D. Robertson, F. N. and H. M. Jackson, members special committee appointed mass meeting of citizens on night of last week to con In MT. Couch with view to hg him to improve the local ICouch stated to the. commit It his business here was a los bposition, the company went hole in Marianna $2,750 last Ind that because of the small
 of business done here he Is associates were loath to any money on the plant. McClintock, Miller, Karicofe, (witt pointed out to him many |n the management and op-
 of his plant, showing where ttial sums of money could be and how this loss could be Jed into a profit with proper lent and management. Mir. contended the best solution
 local problem was for his y to make a deal with the nd power plant in Helena to
 current over a transmission he current to be retailed to ers in Marianna at the same e of rates now in effect. The tee discouraged this idea be- he members did not believe lief would be forthcoming in pr future, and insisted the practical way to get relief |as through the expenditure fral thousand dollars in i'm
 the equipment at the plant Mr. Couch finally agreed to Bgestion and stated he would my changes and alterations ended by the committee.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
THE INoUIsITIvE AMERICAN

Trust an American to locate it. In England Americans have found supplies of oil that are said to give promise of rivaling the supply in Pennsylvania. The oil had probably been just fermenting to be discover ed for centuries before that drilling, nosing, inquisitive, enterprising American came along and turned it up.-Savannah Morning News.
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
SOMETHING GOOD

Rolin Brand canned goods are known for quality. Every can a can of satisfaction. take great pleasure in offering you a line of can goods that maintain the excel lent standard of quality that the Rolin brand embraces. Sold exclu- sively by Roberts, the Wide-Awake Grocer. Buy the best. Phone 211. I strive to please. s26
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
HAVE YOU TRIED IT?

Country Club Butter, the only creamery butter that has binding guarantee printed upon the package which eliminates all risk upon the part of the consumer. Sold by the Wide-Awake Grocer. Phone 211. l strive to please. *26
The courier-index., 1919-04-25
SAFETY FIRST

Try a 24-pound sack of Bell of Monroe or Elect Flour, fresh from the mills to me. Every sack sack of quality. Exclusive agent for Bell of Monroe. Roberts, the Wide- Awake Grocer. Phone 211. *26
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-25
MOTION PICTURES.

PARK-On Wednesday night will show for the
the initial contingent of the Rotapfel
with fifty other theatres throughout country will
Rothapfei all celuloid pictures L.
Roapfe formerly skipper of the Rialto the
unified entertainment with the full to
theme 1.-THE Pursuit Happiness which will be laid out
the following segen An overture by symphony
distilled by Mr. Rothape the Rvol
Wood of Fair Water showing ruined the
Belleau Wood The Last Hour" J. Gilmore
Interpretation OF Massenets "Elee
Masenes music False Gods Lloyd
geological happiness and wild comedy George
Hobart in which the they grow on
Broadway.
RIVOLI-Dougas Fairbanks people with 1.-THE
Kiekebocker Buckaroo the young
feels he's been selfish
everybody whether they're willing being
male Poiiyann. in the West is like sudden death
Il Pagiaee" which compensated for by Otto
Lungeys fantasy, Down in a Coal Mine"
STRANDMadge Kennedy in Leave Susan" plays the
daughter OF hancer who bcached
takes refuge in the shack of band the
is dainty and the desperadoes laughter
bound to break waves around the picture
the OF the latest Mack Senne
will expose the fraternity secrets of skaters
R1ALTO-Chares Ray house in some
with comedy thouoh
he also due to fall down JOHN storv
Mack Sennett comedy and
time to recover their wind after playing
Russian and ioudla the duo Hugunots
for which will bring Greek of in
his chest - - ~ 49,
BROADWAY-"The objectionable SIM is still with us,
GEORGE M COHAN-"Broken Blossoms" ID. w Griffith
Offering continue be tears each
Torrance. - - 80 r.
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Full O. Pep" which Metro has bought
from Robert F. Hill for their star.
a little thing like a dislocated Shout
Ger means nothing in the young and
Pathe serial star. Just to prove that
this interesting injury can be acquired
with ease and without pain. Miss
White threw her right shoulder out
and then threw It right back in again
the other day at the studio, where she
Is working on her new Pathe serial an
Secret" by Robert W. Chambers.
Walter McGrail. her leading man,
watched the impromptu clinic atten-
lively and then remarked that it must
be neuritis from which he was suffer-
ing. The voluntary dislocated shout
der didn't seem to hurt the star a bit,
he said. while his shoulder. which he
thought had been dislocated, hurt like
anything.
1.-THE Brat" Maude Fulton's recent
stage success, has been completed by
Nazimova for the screen. The actress
together with Richard Rowland and
some of her company. is now in New
York for a rest.
The little Russian star Is credited
with the adaptation OF this play to the
screen in collaboration with her lead
ing man, Charles Bryant.
Edward Burns. who played juvenile
leads with Elsie Ferguson in three Of
her recent, Aircraft pictures The Lie,
1.-THE Danger Mark" and Under tn,
Greenwood Tree" will have an impor
tant role in Bryant Washburns new
Paramount picture, which is now II