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, 1919-06-19
TFEf GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
FARCE.

If the government operation was to
he made the lever to make government
owuershipS of railroads possible, ii has
resulted in IL farce. That is II mild
term for it, as it is more Than likely
to prove n tragedy, or at best Il tragic
comedy. with the public n least.
Congress is asked to provide ION
millions TO carry on the farce for the
current year, the deficit the first four
months being greater thar the deficit
for the past year. A total of St,TOO.-
100000 has Beer necessary from the
taxpayers under government control
a aum beyond the grasp of the 0rli-
nary citizen. and he can only gasp for
wind and face the taxes.
1t is now expected that the rail
roads will he returned to private OWL
crsnip by the first of October, and so
there are no extensions planned foi
this year 10y the big systems. Railroad
development has practically been mt n
stnndStill for two years, and the only
big direct effect Of government opera
tinu has been artificial stimulation of
ptyrulls,
TIE railroads face the two prongs of
prnscS to their incomes. or to ask re-
ceivrrshipS and raise rates all around.
Either proposition will meet with re-
sistauce. Reduction of wages will he
,,.i.f,I liz nrynuiznI labor and DDlit.
, 1919-06-19

y feature of the annual banquet en-
joyed by the Stock Association mem
bers ut their recent meeting. and one
which has been the subject of much
comment from those attending, was
the liberal distribution Of extra-good
cigars donated by the Stock Growers
State Bank. each of the smokes bear
ing n novel band with the Inscription
Compliments of Stock Growers State
Bank, SaTuto2a." This was also a
feature at the banquet held "A year ago
this month.
, 1919-06-19

LltultIldlil SOAll
mander Gorringe. u.
S. ~. after a three
years effort. obtain
ed possession of It
and moved 1t to its
present position, at
an expense of nearly
500. 900. 1t was f.
nally swung into po-
sition at noon. Janu-
airy %, 1881.
The height of this
monument. from base
to tip. is 50 feet. 2
inches. The meas
urement of the base.
square through its
axis. is Z feet. go
inches. The entire
weight of the mono
18th is 219A tons.
Since it was quar-
rled near the torrid
zone, 1t has traversed
the entire length of
Egypt. most of that
of the Mediterra-
mean Sea and the
width of the Allan
tic dis
tance OF 6. 400 miles
proving itself a first
rate traveller for one
whose age has ex-
C e e d e d thirty-hve
centuries. In the
course of it's exist
ence II has seen
Pharaoh and his host
going to their de-
struction in the Red
Sea; Shishak march
ing to the Conquest
OF J~erusalem; Cam
byses desolating the
l a n d.: Herodotus.
Plato and other Greek
students engaged in
pursuit of Egyptian
lore: Alexander the
Great on his victori-
Gus e e d o n
through the land OF
Goshen: six and a
half centuries of
Roman sovereignty
and Christian strug-
gle at all
the long line Of Mos
lem rulers since
Caliph Omar: and
now, leaving alto
gether its native land,
1t stands looking up
on the million dwell
ers In this metropolis.
whose site was un-
known to the Eastern
world at a time when
the Obelisk had been
in existence for two
thousand years.
, 1919-06-19

Grand Island Business College grad
tise for positions. The College has
been II leader in business education
for more than thirty years and was
the first western school to prove that
positions could be guaranteed and Sc
cured for graduates. SEM for free
catalogue. Enter now. We have no
vacation. 7O-1
, 1919-06-19
MAKING A

Mrs. Owens-I'm going to the
butchers, Tom. Shall | order the
Sunday dinner?
Owens-No, don't order it; just
ask for it. Last months bill isn't
paid yet.
, 1919-06-19

Emit Johnson returned home Sat
urlay morning from Denver, where he
had been to arrange for special pic
special dates. The film feature for
the show to he given under the aus
pieces of the Eastern Star on the even
ing of the Fourth will be Fatty Ar
buckle i'll 1.-The Avenging Trail"
, 1919-06-19

There will be no services at the To-
cal Episcopal church next Sunday on
account of the absence of Rev. r. E.
Abraham, who is attending n meeting
of the Episcopal clergy in Laramie
and will be away over Sunday.
, 1919-06-19

\ dance is advertised to take place
ut Medicine Bow Lodge on Saturday
evening. June II. In ease there are
no heavy rains or snow storms in the
mountains III the meantime, the roads
will be in fine shape for travel to the
resort. and arrangements are now in
the making for II big time there on the
21st.
, 1919-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Il. Durrie left on
Saturday afternoon by automobile for
atives. Mr.. Durrie expected to arrive
home tonight. while Ms. Durrie will
remain Mt Benkelman for a few weeks
longer.
, 1919-06-19

! William McGhee, n brother of Mrs.
f. X. johnson, accompanied by n friend
from Chicago. arrived here Tuesday
from the latter city, having made the
trip By automobile. They will visit
for Il week or two ut the johnson
home.
, 1919-06-19

Miss Gertrude Berqucst of Kimball,
Neb., has spent the past several days
visiting friends in the valley. ON
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week
h was II guest of MIS-. Everett A.
Gross in Saratoga, and is now visiting
with other friends in the neighborhood
of Encampment.
, 1919-06-19

Mrs. f. II. Shanks and daughter.
Miss Anita, left Monday morning for
Evansville, Ind, for IA several weeks
visit with friends and relatives.
, 1919-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. MiddlewoOd of
Rawlins came up last Friday evening
to spend n week or ten days here at
the home of their daughter, Mrs. Paul
Pilon.
, 1919-06-19

1t is a wise plan to have everything
around your home securely spiked
down or else placed well under cover.
The Gypsies are still in town.
, 1919-06-19

FOR SALE.-Team of mares, one
has colt: also wagon and harness.
Inquire Stewart McPhail, Administra-
tor Estate of Alex. McPhail.
, 1919-06-19

Bumper crops are now growing in
the United States. and although plant
diseases have done some damage and
threaten to somewhat curtail the pro-
duction. the largest wheat crops in
history. estimated at 1.236.0 900. 900
bushels. is forecaSted in the monthly
report of the department of agricul-
turc. This represents n third of the
wheat crop of the world. Unusually
large crops of oats. barley, rye. apples
and peaches are also in prospect. ac-
cortling to the bulletin.
, 1919-06-19

f.. \. Steen went to Encampment
yesterday afternoon to furnish music
for a dance given at the City Hall
last evening.
, 1919-06-19

Miss Gertrude Berquest, a former
teacher in the local school, came in
last week for a visit with friends in
this community.
residing at Encampment h past two
months, left last Thursday for the
Hahns Peak country.
Mrs. II. A. Ball is back from New
York City, where she and Mr.. Ball
have been for the past several months.
Mr.. Bal stopped off in Denver.
Mrs. Nelson Parouto and H. C.
Cooper, sister and father of Mrs. ].
O. b. Keener, arrived on Friday from
Lawrence, Kans., for u visit at the
Keener home.
Joe Johnston, John Peryam and VIM.
Wirth returned from overseas last
week. The Welcome Home committee
of the Red Cross gave a dance and sup
per in their honor Wednesday evening.
Burl Buchanan and a party from
Walden, Colo, We're Encampment Wis
itors Sunday.
Joe Robinson and Orlando Petersen
have gone to the Slavery country,
where Mr.. Petersen expects to file on
a homestead.
5. j. Sorenson was down from his
mine neal Rambler last Saturday on a
business mission, returning home the
same evening.
w. NJ. Englehart made Il business
trip to Denver last week.
Miss Myrtle Dunbar has returned
from Casper, where she was employed
during the winter. and is now working
on the local telephone exchange.
= =
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Butler, Mrs. l..
\. Cunningham and Mrs. Emery Mil
Ter drove down to Saratoga Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Rolling and
daughter of York, Neb., who make En-
campment their summer home, came
in last Saturday.
The Riverside school children held
IA picnic at Riverside Park on Flag day
and enjoyed a fine time.
Helmer Peterson was in town one
day last week from the French Creek
tie camp and reported seeing six bear.
As he had no rifle, he did not try to
make their acquaintance, but on his
return trip he took rife and plenty of
ammunition. We have had no report
on how many he got.
Mrs. Pete Nose and family of Raw
mother, Mrs. Jerrals.
The ball game Sunday afternoon be-
tween the Saratoga and E%ncampment
teams was Il good one, at least from
the local teams point of view. Rain
interfered to some extent, but seeming
ly did not dampen the spirits of the
players. The score was 20 to s, in fa-
vor of Encampment.
Forest Supervisor James Blackhall
is out on the range in the interests Of
the forest service.
Mr.. II Mrs. ID. +. Crout made a
trip to Rawlins Monday, returning on
Wednesday.
Clarence Taylor has returned here
from South Tacoma. Wash, where he
hnd been since last fall.
, 1919-06-19

Miss Bernice o. Baker,
Representative.

All news items, advertisements,
etc, should reach Miss Baker not
later than Wednesday noon to in
sure publication in current issue.
, 1919-06-19
SHORT STORIES

ID. NJ. Roberts came down from
French creek yesterday for a few days
stay i'll town.
, 1919-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. X. II. Riggs came in
yesterday from the ranger station for
IL few days in town.
, 1919-06-19
Insurance of Discharged Soldiers.

Red Cross workers have just re-
ceived detailed instructions from the
treasury department repeating all for
mer decisions and regulations with
reference to the reinstatement of year
ly renewable term insurance for dis,
charged men.
1t is particularly pointed out in
these instructions that insurance
lapSed for n|On-payment of the first
premium payable after discharge, or
Cancelled after discharge but before
the end of the calendar month sue
ceedinG the month of discharge. may
be reinstated. Insurance Cancelled
after the expiration of ting calendar
month succeeding the month of dis
charge may also he reinstated.
These Instructions in detail will he
outlined to any discharged service men
who will take the trouble to call mt
the nearest Red Cross chapter.
, 1919-06-19
THE oBELISK.

The OheIisk was presented to the City
of New York by the Khedive of Egypt.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
Shreveport MANI
WAS IN RUSSIA
MAJOR cHAs. w. PHILLIPS WAS
WITH U. S. AND ALLIED ARMIES
FIGHTING THE REDS.
BOLsHEWsTS POORFIGHTERS
Says Allied Troops outnumbered, But
Gained consistentIy-Food Is
Scarce and High-Russia
Needs Allied Aid.

Shreveport.-The Bolshevists are
the poorest fighters on earth, accord
ing to Major Charles w. Phillips Of
Shreveport, La, who arrived home
after serving for five months with
the American forces in Northern Rus
STA He is perhaps the only Ameri.
can officer who fought with every one
of the armies of the five nations who
took up arms against the Bolshev1sls
in the aid of Russia,
I'VE were outnumbered by the Boil.
shevists ten to one" said Major Phil
lips, "but they are so yellow that we
drove them back constantly. We had
many prisoners, but never took the
trouble to guard them, as they were
all glad to be out Of the fighting. The
Bolshevists of the ranks are largely
brigands. They do not. pretend to fol-
low the principles laid down by their
party and are constantly looting and
communicating anything they can.
All sorts and conditions fight togetn-
or, and among our prisoner was a wo-
man, formerly of the Battalion OF
Death" whom we took as she was
manning machine gun.
"But in spite of the fact that the
Bolshevists are poor soldiers am
certain that Russia will never be able
to free herself from them without out.
side aid There are neither supplies
nor men enough to do so. Every
where the people have a great deal OF
money but there is nothing to pur-
chase with it. Food is so scarce that
had to pay $1.2O apiece for two
oranges, the only fruit 1 ate while in
the country. Eggs are S. a dozen, but
if you have food to trade for them
you can get them for a can Of beef"
Major Phillips said that of the g.
900 men in the American army in
Russia about 300 were lost and that
the American government was al
ready preparing the dead for ship
ment back to this country. His bat
TALON volunteered to a man to stay in
Russia, but were ordered back.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
STUDIED FLAMINGo VAT HOME
How Famous Naturalist Got "cIoseup"
View of Bird Remarkable for
Extreme Shyness.

A few years ago a very great bird
lover succeeded in getting close to a
colony of Florida fiamingos in the mid
die Of a swamp. He had a queer
basketlike continuance made and COW
cred it with palmetto leaves. While
the old birds were off feeding he
caused the device to be placed close
to the breeding grounds and crawled
into it. In this way he succeeded in
obtaining much valuable information
concerning the birds.
He observed that when they came
flying home they came with a great
rushing of wings and that the hun
dreds of them hurtling along through
the air was the most marvellous spec
tacle that could be imagined. One
very interesting feature observed was
that each female bird went straight to
her nest and settled down to covering
her eggs without the slightest confu-
sion. The males ambled about as
though trying to show off their lovely
plumage, for the flamingo is as vain as
a peacock of his scarlet jacket. Then
each went to his own little home and
standing gravely on one foot beside
his mate seemed to be discussing the
weather with her.
When one of these great birds took
a nap he curled up his long neck like
string with double knot tied in il
and laid it back between his shoulders
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13

Ynn nn Mo- Wnrk.

You are more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment out Of everything when your
blood is in good condition. Impurities in
the blood have a very depressing effect on
the system, causing weakness, laZiness,
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chilli TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enriching the Blood. When you feel
its strengthening, invigorating effect, see
how it brings color to the cheeks and how
Il improves the appetite, you win then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Is not a patent medicine, it is simply
IRON and QUINIrJE suspended in Syrup.
So pleasant even children like it. The
blood needs Quinine to Purifyit and IRON
20 Enrich it. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail to drive out impurities in
the blood
The Snength-C Creating Power Of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it
the favorite tonic in thousands Of homes.
More than thirty-ive years ago, folks
would ride long distance to get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a
member Of their family had Malaria or
needed a bodybuilding. strengthening
tonic. The formula is just the same to-
day, and you can get it from any drug
store. 60c per bottle.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
WILSON ASCHAMPION
OF AMERICAN RIGHTS
Declares Articles That Make
War Improbable Over
looked by Critics.

Indianapolis, Ind.-President WilsOE
told crowd of several thousand here
Thursday. that no one belived the
league of nations would make all wars
impossible, but that he expected it to
make war improbable"
The economic and arbitration Sec
lions of the covenant, he asserted,
would keep war on the outskirts" and
make it only last resort. =,
Calling on opponents of the league
to present a better program" for
peace, President Wilson declared it is
a case of put up or shut up"
Opponents of the league of nations,
he said, had discussed only three out
of twenty-six articles of the covenant.
The articles which would make war
improbable had been overlooked.
The president said his speaking trip
was partly to point out how "abso-
lutely ignorant" of the contents of the
covenant some of those were who OPP
posed the league.
81 am an American" he declared,
"and a champion of the rights which
America believes in"
At this the crowd cheered and there
was another outburst of cheering when
he declared he had mot the slightest
doubt what the verdict of the people
would be.
cat present" he said, 1--WE have to
mind our own business, but under the
covenant of the league we can mind
other peoples business"
There was not an oppressed people
anywhere, he said, that could not get
attention for it's case under the league.
Referring to the Shantung settle
ment, the president pointed out that
Japan repeatedly had promised to re-
turn the peninsula to China. He did
not go into the subject at length, how
ever, but mentioned it in emphasizing
that the covenant would refuse to
recognize the validity of secret trear
ties.
The president said he could look the
mothers of the country in the face
proudly, because he had kept his prom
Use to do all he could to prevent any
more war.
This league" he said, "is the only
conceivable arrangement which will
prevent our sending our men abroad
again very soon"
The president traced the incidents
from which the great war started,
saying the Ssignificant circumstance
was that Austria and Germany did
not dare to discuss the demands made
on Serbia. It generally was admitted
abroad, he asserted, that if there had
been any discussion there would have
been no war
This fact, he said, recalled that the
part of the league of nations cove
uant" containing the agreement not to
go to war for nine months after con-
troversy became acute had not been
considered at all by those who criti-
else the league.
eff there had been nine days." the
president said, Germany would not
have gone to war"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
STATE HAPPENINGS.

New Orleans.-The fourth annual
Jefferson Fair will be held at the fair
grounds at Shrewsbury on October 9,
10, II and IL. Besides presenting In
teresting exhibits along lines of agri,
culture. live stock, poultry and horti-
culture there will be amusement feat
ures.
Monroe.-Credited with bringing to
earth a German airplane during one
of the many clashes with the enemy,
Lieutenant Leroy Fisher, who spent 4
month and half at the front during
the St Mihiel and Argonne offensive
last fall, has visited Monroe on leave.
Leesville Real estate prices are
booming in this section and the de-
mand for timber is greater than ever
before Cutover lands are being cut
again for ties and many small mills
are being established.
Baton Rouge-The first bale of cot
ton this season was brought to Baton
Rouge by P. R. Irwin from his farm
at Watson, Livingston parish. The
bale was sold at 38 cents a pound.
Shreveport.-W H. Kerr, chairman
OF the New Orleans state fair build
ing committee, announced, after max
ing inspection Of the construction Of
the building, that it would be ready
for use when the fair opens.
Lafavette.-The centenary honor
flag awarded to the First Methodist
Church in Lafayette has been receIy-
ed Tie local church made a record
OF 1875 per cent and it led the Lafay-
cite district in percentage basis.
Monroe. Financial plans for the
erection Of three new school buildings
have just been completed by the city,
payable in certificates extending over
a period Of ten years.
Lafayette. The new organ for st.
Johns Cathedral. purchased with the
assistance Of the Carnegie Fund a;
an outlay Of $4,000. will be installed
In October
Baton Rouge.-Returned soldiers If
Baton Rouge and other citizens are
forming an organization to cooperate
with the police and other officials in
4 home guard.
Estherwood. Martin Guidry. form
or assessor OF Acadia parish, has pur
chased a sugar farm near Jeanerette
for $4,000. The place embraces 4,
900 acres.
Lafayettes-More than i've hundred
boys and girls were guests Of the La
fagette Lodge Of Eidks when It gave
it's frst annual complimentary picnic
Hammend Senator E. NJ. Stafford
has Just purchased the old Mulberry
| viua. three and half miles south
vest of Hammond
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
SKIN ERUPTIoMs ON THE FACE

are unsightly and mar the appearance
Of many a woman whose face would
be otherwise attractive. There is nc
need for this. Just, get box of let.
terine and use it regularly and you will
be surprised how quickly pimples
blotches, itchy patches, etc, disappear
and how soft and clear the skin be-
comes. Nothing better for eczema and
other. skin troubles than Tetterine.
Sold by druggists or mailed for SOC. by
Shuptrine Co., Savannah, Ga.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
s1oo.ooo In pruas seized.

New York.-Eight men we're arrest
ed and habit-forming drugs valued at
more than 100000 were seized in New
York Thursday by internal revenue
agents in what they declare to be the
most important raid of it's kind that
has ever taken place in this district
The prisoners had $4,000 in cash on
their persons, and are said to be mem
bers of a gang whose operations ex.
tended throughout the country.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
sions Bill for Rank.

Washington. President Wilson
Wednesday before leaving on his tour
of the country signed the bill to make
permanent the rank of general for
John J. Pershing, commander of the
American expeditionary forces, and
sent the nomination to the senate.
Confirmation of the nomination is ex-
pected before General Pershing
caches the United States early next
yeck.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
Maid Of Ldonor Mnmed.

Dallas, Text, appointment Of
Miss lone CASTOR Finley Of Dallas by
General v. Y. Cook, commander in
chief, as Texas maid Of honor of the
trans Mississippi department. United
Confederate Veterans, on his staff dur
ing the reunion in Atlanta, Ca, Octo-
Der S-11, was announced this week.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
wants arIdae aoross Red River.

Representative Black
Thursday introduced bill giving per
mission for construction Of a bridge
across Red River at Arthur City, where
the Choctaw trail crosses tae stream
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
4 Was So Weak That
ICOuId Not Walk
RiCh-TOne Is Making Me Strong and
Healthy. Says +. Maese.

n Vgaa 30 very weak and nervous, had
lost all my appetite and had become I'm
such q bad physical condition that at
times could not walk. / saw your adj
taking II, feel 30 much better that
take pleasure An recommending RAch-
Tone to all my friends an the very best
tonic an the Yg0rId.D
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
Conference in October.

Washington conference be-
tween labor, capital and agricultural
interests called by President Wilson
for discussion Of the present econo-
mic situation will be held in Washing
ton between Oct and 10, it was
learned this week at the White House.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
Take RICH-TONE
and Gain new enersy

Rleh-TOme makes more red cOrpuacIea,
enrlching and purifying the blood. It
contains all OF the elements that are
needed most in maintaining strength
and vigOR. Hich-TOne rests the tired
nerves. restores appetite, induces
healthful Rleep--ft gives yOu all those
things which mean energy and we'll
being. Get bottle tOday--Only @1.0O
at all drug stores.
A. B. Richards Medicine Co., Sherman, Texas
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
For SALE. One oheliaI,

The Obelisk at oldbridge, near Grog-
heda, which was erected in 1875 to
mark the spot where King Williams
troops crossed the river at the battle
of the Boyne, is for sale.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
Roxaltx COMM oetobsr /.

Washington. King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth OF Belgium win ar
rive in Washington about October /
nd will be guests Of the president
and Mrs. Wilson at the White House
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13
Worse Than Flu

My brother, while en- route to Camp
Pike, Ark, exchanged addresses with a
young woman in Chattanooga, Soon
after reaching camp he wrote her that
quarantine was all over camp. In her
answer she said she hoped quarantine
was not so bad as "hu" and that he
would not have it.--Exchange.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-09-13

Constellation generally indicates dlsordered
atouach liver and bowels. Wright'B Indian
Vegetable pills restore regularity without
gripping. Adv.