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The courier-index., 1919-02-14
-BoARs MENACE GERMANY

Coblenz. Jan. 6.--Judging from the number of letters from German civil. fans of the American occupied area asking for special permits to carry firearms for hunting purposes, the wild boars in Rhenish Prussia are more numerous this season than in many years. In fact, several letters written to the headquarters of the Third American Army stated that the wild boar menace this winter was greater than any other year in Get man history.
 Every day from various parts of the occupied territory letters pour into Coblenz from German civilians who have been deprived of their usual winter sport by the American decree forbidding civilians to have possession of either rifle or revolver In nearly every case the letters agree that the wild boars are overrunning the country, destroying crops and eating certain winter growing plants which should be preserved for the horses and cattle.
 One ietter stated tnat, m the reSioi of Trier, the boars had become SC bold that children of the farmers on their way to school had been badly frightened and had to run for their lives when wild hog appeared in the road and chased the youngsters to a near by farm house.
 So far no permits for German civil ians to hunt wild boars have been issued. Third Army Officers say that if there is any wild hog shooting to be done. American soldiers will do 1t
 The American officers do not quite understand why there have been nc complaints about the boar menace except from those Germans who want | to hunt
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
PLANT OF HELENA
 WORLD DESTROYED
EARLY MORNING FIRE IN DAILY '. NEWSPAPER OFFICE CAUSES LOSS OF $2o,0oo, WHICH WAS
 PARTLY INSURED.

Helena, Feb. 12.-The plant of the Helena World was destroyed by fire of unknown origin early this morning causing a loss of $20,000. about half of which is covered by insurance. When the fire was discovered it had gained such headway the firemen could not check it.
 New equipment and presses have been ordered by wire and will be in stalled in 10 days or two weeks. Meanwhile, a small hand bill edition will be issued daily.
 The Helena World is owned by Charles M. Young and edited by J. F. Burks. It has been located at b2O Ohio street for the past AS years. The paper was established in 1871 and has never been suspended.
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
JONESBORO ATTORNEY
 TO HELP SPORTSMEN
ED. L. wEsTBRooK APPEARS BE. FORE PROTECTIVE ASSoclA- TON IN ST. LOUIS ON DUCK ISSUE.

St. Louis, Feb 10.-Two hundred members of the Interstate Sports mems Protective Association attend ed meeting called by President Dr. H. S. Began in Kansas City last week to discuss plans for obtaining Q spring season for hunting ducks in the middle western states. E. l.. Westbrook, an attorney from Jones' boro. Ark, who aided the association in getting the famous Shauver case before the United States Supreme Court, addressed the meeting.
 William Moore. secretary of the association, said last night the duck hunters in this territory were going to carry their fight to the supreme court.
 "The first member of the associa. ton arrested for shooting ducks in the spring season will be backed to the limit by the organization,' said Moore. "We want a test case in order to ta.e our fight to the Su' preme Court. And we arc confident the duck hunters of our association will win their rights for new sea son."
 The new federal Migratory Bird Law prohibits the shooting of ducks in the middle western states during the spring season
 Moore said the Social Target and Hunting Club Of Kansas City passed a resolution at a recent meeting u defend members in court when ar rested for killing ducks in the spring
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
ALMOST AS EXPENSIVE
 AS BURNING COAL

Philadelphia, Feb 12.-Perspiring men shoveling silver dollars into a fire with the same kind of shovel ordinarily used to put coal into furnace, and piles of gold and silver coin and bullion amounting to more than s400 900 .O0O, were some of the unusual things seen at the mint by the Government Assay Commission which today began to test the coins made at theseveral hints last year. The silver dollars are being reduced to bullion. The commission is test ing specimens of 53S.160,S46 coins made in 1918.
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
BILL TO ADVERTISE
 ARKANSAS ADOPTED
SENATE PASSES MEASURE FOR BUREAU OF CROP ESTIMATES AND iMMlGRATIoN-iNSURES FEDERAL AID.

Little Rock, Feb 12.-Senator Geo. vaughns bill No 106, creating 8 Bureau of Crop Estimates and Immf- grafton, was passed by unanimous vote of the 29 members present in the senate yesterday.
 The bill is practically an accept ance of the offer of the United States Department of Agriculture in streng- ening and building up strong and constructive bureau.
 Senator Vaughn said that If the state should accept the proposition of the federal government the bu. reau would be given banking priyf- leges and the services of one expert and stenographer. In addition, he said. it would give Arkansas the right kind of advertising, which would be worth millions to the state. The purpose of the bureau is to present the resources of Arkansas in such an attractive ligh. as to appeal to earnest investors and homesteaders. Arkansas has more than 10000, ,000 acres of idle lands. he said, and room for 1000 100000 new settlers. The bill makes it possible for 8 comprehensive presentation of the resources of the state III the form of handbook, showing facts pertain ing to the industrial activities, eli matic advantages. soil conditions, various growing crops, live stock. minerals, timber resources, manufac- turing and industrial oppor tunities, and descriptions of every county with appropriate maps, illustrations and statistical matters.
 The bill providing for a county board of education Tn each county of the state, establishing the office of county superint endert and pre- scribing the method of his election. was thoroughly discussed.
 The bone c. contention was the amendment providing that the super intendent of schools slculd be elect ed by the people as other county Of ficers are. with counties of Arkan- sas, Lee. Drew. Hampstead, Phillips, Desha, Cleveland. Monroel lzard, Fulton and Baxter. The amendment NdS lDSt Oy. d NOtr VI " 0y SS " ~ noes. Two other amendments are still ito be disposed of.
 Speeches in support of the amend ment were made by Senators Ward, Brown. Moncrief and Collins.
 Senators Wilson. Latimer and Ut- ley spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
 The principle argument of those favoring the adoption of the amend ment was that the selection of county superintendents by the coun- ty boards was -undemocratic. and that these officials should be elected by the people It was argued that the selection of the superintendents by the board would have tendency to destroy local self government.
 Those opposed to the amendment argued that if there were not uni form system for the management Of the school affairs of the counties 1t was doubtful if Arkansas would re- ceive it's share of benefits from the Smith-Hughes bill now pending in Congress. which provides liberal financial aid to the schools of the various states.
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
FOUND WITH SPIKE IN HEAD

Reading, Pa.-With seven-inch railroad spike driven in his forehead Jislisja Nosta forty-five. an alien, was found lying on the track near here. The man was alive when dis covered. but died soon after >,.>>~>~~>~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~s~~~>~~~-~ ence of at least two feet in the stage of the backwater in the lowlands of Lee county.
 The Arkansas delegates were treat ed with much courtesy by Congress- man Caraway. who was anxious to do anything that would promote the interests of this section of the state
The courier-index., 1919-02-14

" Evidently he has had enough close shayes.--Baltimor American.
 ~~~>~~~~~>~~~~~~~S~~ ~S~~~>~~~~~-~~>~~~~~~-~ make a very large crop. especially with good production in Texas and Oklahoma" says the bulletin. Tn 1912 with only 34.703.000 acres we made 13,703. 900 bales of cotton. with a good season ahead of us would you increase the acreage?
 .'It is absolute folly to upset the present prosperity of the cotton states by planting a large acreage which can only mean large crop and lower price. I hear rumors of farm CTS selling their live stock to put their land all in cotton. Such action is inviting disaster. If farmers, land lords, merchants and bankers com bine to pull the. house down upon their own heads by producing large crop of cotton they should have the courage to make no appeal to tho rest of the world for help if their own action leads them into distress"
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
TOWN OF MEN ONLY

The Asiatic town of Maiwatchi, on the borders of Russia, is peopled by men only. Women are forbidden entrance there.
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
INVESTIGATE IT YOURSELF

A bee, unladen, will fly forty miles an hour, but one coming home laden with honey does not travel faster than twelve miles an hour.
The courier-index., 1919-02-14

One sure way to break up that Irish Republic would be tor the Brit ish government to approve it.--Uash' vile Banner
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Raw deals make raw spots and are raw materials for future wars.-Green vile Piedmont
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The German elections show that Bolshevism's weakest spot is the ballot box.--Washington Post.
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Notice

We regret to inform our honored customers that our good and gen erous friend, MT Credit, expired to- dav He was noble soul, always willing and helpful, but has been failing for some time. May he rest in peace. PAY CASH.
The courier-index., 1919-02-14
A SAD DEMISE

While travelling thorough the coun- try one day the first of the week Judge Hummer found the following notice tackled on the front door of a country store:
The courier-index., 1919-02-14

The kaiser is growing a beard. Evidently he has had enough close shayes--Baltimor American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
AMERICANS FACE A CRISIS IN SIBERII
QUIT MINISTRY; TAKE UP OTHER
WORK TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES

ton Picture Projectory company
at Seattle, Wash.
Rev. c. A. Nyman, former pastor
of the Broadway Methodist Epis-
copal church, Chicago. who during
the last year, has been vice presi-
dent of the Women's college, Jack
sonville, Ill, has accepted a posi-
tion with the Guaranty Trust com
pany of New York city. His sal
ary in the ministry was $1,000.
With the Guaranty Trust company
he will receive double that amount
for the first year with a prospect
of a yearly increase.
Rev. C. A. Kelly, secretary of the
Retired ministers endowment fund,
who will report 100000 raised by
the conference for the annuity
fund, said:
''The average salary of the $50
ministers in the Rock River con-
ference is $1,4OO. Two churches
pay as high as $1,000, and few
pay $4,000.
THE unrest in the ministry ow-
ing to the high cost of living is
serious problem in the church. To-
day the average salary for Meth
odist ministers in the entire coun-
try is about eight hundred dollars
a year"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

Chicago, Ill, Sept. 3o.-Because
of low salaries and the high cost
of living, several ministers of the
Rock river conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church have noti-
fed Bishop Thomas Nicholson that
at the annual conference session
in Chicago Oct. 8 to IA, they will
retire to enter other lines of busi-
ness.
In each instance they declare
they have grown weary of fighting
the rising cost of living on the
small salaries paid by the church
Rev. Adolph o. Stixrud, pastor
of the Lake Bluff church, has writ
ten his district superintendent,
Rev. A. F. Clarke, that he intends
to ask for a location, the technical
method of retiring from the active
ministry.
He says he is compelled to en-
ter secular business to provide for
his family in a manner suitable to
their needs. He has been in the
ministry 10 years. His salary at
Lake Bluff is $1,5O0 a year and par
sonage with a rental value of $500.
He has a wife and four children
and intends to go into business
with his brother in the Acme Mo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
ALABAMA WHITES
GUN FOR BLACKS;
THREE IN A DAY

Montgomery, Ala, Sept 30
John Temple, negro, who last night
shot and fatally wounded Police
man John Barbara and who was
wounded by the officer, was shot to
death in a hospital shortly after 2
o'clock this morning by a small
band of white men He was the
third negro to die by lynch law
within a period of u hours. Miles
Phifer and Robert Crosby, the lat
ter a discharged soldier, having
been shot to death by a mob five
miles from the city yesterday after
noon. Still another negro, Bard
AstOr, who was with Temple when
Barbara was shot, was being
sought by a posse and it was be-
lieVed his capture would result in
more mob violence.
There was no connection be-
tween the lynching of Phifer and
Crosby and the killing of Temple
The first named two, charged with
crimes against white women, were
taken from three deputy sheriffs by
a mob of about % men five miles
from the city. The Spanish method
of execution, ley de fuge" was
used. The negroes were told to run
for their lives and as they started
were shot down. The mob then
quietly dispersed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
MURDER OF PROMINENT men IN
CHICAGO PUZZLES The POLICE

Kerreman. found by fremen last
night in his burning home Two
contusions on the head and finger
prints on the throat, with a bloody
collar nearby pointed to homicide,
officers stated.
DR.. Kerreman. a surgeon-major
in the 1st Illinois reserve militia.
evidently was beaten and strangled
to death, detectives stated. His
fash had been burned in several
places. Deeds to property were
scattered about a book case.
The physician had practiced
medicine in Englewood. a Chicago
residence district, 25 years. Detec-
tives said today they would look
into the theory that a drug addict
had committed the crime.
OF the many possibilities ad-
vanced by the detectives in the in
quest of Mr.. Purcell. the latest was
that he had been killed by an an
cient jiu-jitsu trick. pressure on
the arteries of the neck shutting of
blood from the brain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

Chicago, Sept. 3O.-Five persons
are under arrest in connection
with the mysterious murder of DR.,
Adrian Reginald Kerreman, wealthy
south side physician. whose body
was found in his home last night
after the building had been set on
fee.
IThree of those taken in custody
are boys. The other two are ja\'
tors with whom the victim is said
to have recently quarreled. The
police believe the murderers set
fire to the building in an attempt
to destroy evidence of their crime
The victim is said to have sold
a large quantity of stock in an IL
linois concern, and letters were
found from purchasers asking for
the return of their money.
/ Chicago. Sept 30,-Added to the
unsolved murder of E. y. Purcell,
wealthy music publisher. today,
was that of DR.. Adrian Reginald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
BANK IS ROBBED
ATLITTLE YORK
Thousands of Dollars In Liberty
Bonds Is Loot of Yeggmen
in Daring Robbery.
Especial to The Argusl

Little York, Ill, Sept. 3O.-Sev-
eral thousand dollars in Liberty
bonds and certificates of stock was
the loot taken from the vault of
the First State bank of Little York
last night in a robbery, which is
thought to have been committed by
expert yeggmen.
The theft was discovered about
$50 this morning by Brown Lee,
cashier. when he opened the bank.
Bank officials have not as yet esti-
mated the total amount taken, but
it will run into several thousands
of dollars.
Notify Police.
The robbers gained entrance into
the building through a rear win
dow, using a Jimmy to break in.
The lock of the vault was then
broken and the safety deposit
boxes rifled. It is believed the rob-
bers were frightened away during
their operations as there are signs
of a hurried retreat. The inner
vault, in which there was a large
amount of cash, was not reached
by the yeggmen.
Police authorities of this section
of the state have been notified and
a search has been instituted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
FOUR HELD WHEN
ROBBERY FIZZLES

Springfield, Ill, Sept. 30.-What
appears to have been an abortive
attempt to rob a fast passenger
train on the Big Four railroad
near HiIlsboro, 40 miles southeast
of here, late yesterday afternoon,
was reported in a telephone mes
sage received here this morning.
Four men are being held at Hills
boro as suspects.
Springfield, Ill, Sept. 3O.-Thom-
as Thompson, AZ, and George Am
berson, "a, who gave their ad-
dresses as Harrisburg, Ill, and
Johnson, Pa, were two of the men
arrested after gun battle with a
posse in which third alleged ban
dit was wounded and who later es-
capped. Harry Blake, AZ, of Madi-
son, Ill, and Frank Smith, 80, Buff
falo, n. Y, said to have been lott
ering in the vicinity of the attempt
ed robbery were taken in custody
after allowing the wounded man to
escape when entrusted to their
care.
The train against which the at
tempt was made passes through
Hillsboro about 5 p. m. The men
emerged from cover at a point
south of the city when the train
approached and tried to flag it.
Failing to accomplish their pur-
pose, they began firing into the
cab of the engine, according to
Newton Lyle of Hillsboro, who ap-
peared on the scene in an automo-
bile in time to witness the pro-
ceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
TRADE HOPE OF
U. S. IN FUTURE
Head Of Bankers FavOrs Another
Loan to Extend Credit to
Buying Nations.

St Louis, Mo, Sept. 3O.-The fu-
ture prosperity of the United States
rests upon concentration of for
eign trade, Robert F. Maddox OF
Atlanta, Ga, president of the Amer
lean Bankers association, asserted
in opening the general business
/ sessions of the associations annual
convention here today.
Mr.. Maddox pointed out that
exports have declined rapidly in
the last two months and empha-
sized that everything possible must
be done to increase trading with
alien nations, even though it be
necessary for the United States to
provide additional credits to Euro
pean countries through the medium
of a governmental loan.
Saying Europe would require a
large amount of American products
in the near future. Mr.. Maddox ex-
pressed the opinion that payment
probably would be made in some
form of time obligations, either Sc
curities of governments, municipal
tiles, or industrial enterprises, or
perhaps all. He expressed the be-
lief that the peak of high prices
had been reached and that the cost
of necessaries would decline
shortly.
Touches Labor Question.
Touching on the labor situation,
Mr. Maddox stated that the issues
confronting the American people
are whether the government or the
labor unions shall prove more
powerful
BY giving all employees a larger
share in the profits and a greater
voice in the management of the
business" he said, labor unions
will be broken up. Another issue
we must consider is whether labor
unions will completely dominate
business enterprises"
Mr.. Maddox said he hoped con-
gress would act on the peace
treaty shortly, SO it could turn its
attention to the railroads.
I'VE know that the railroads
have not received fair treatment
from the rate making powers" the
speaker continued, 'and by denying
them reasonable returns on thet1
investments, their credit has been
largely destroyed.
Their physical condition had
declined before the government
took them over and under govern
ment operation it has not been i'm
proved and their expenses have in
creased by leaps and bounds"
Must Look to South.
Outlining advantages of pan
American trade, John Barrett. of
Washington, director general of
the Pan-American union, warned
that unless American financiers
took a keener interest in Latin
American trade they would be sup
planted by European and Asiatic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
DRY LID HOLDS
WHILE TREATY
IS UNRATIFIED
Army Now DemObilized, but Other
Conditions Remain to Be Met,
Palmer Holds.

Washington, Sept. although
the war department declared in a
statement today that "the acci-
dents of war and the progress of
rehabilitation are at an end" war
until after the ratification of the
peace treaty, in the opinion of At
torney General Palmer.
The prohibition law provides that
it shall remain in force until after
the termination of the war and the
rehabilitation Of the army. Mr..
Palmer has held that the state Of
war does not end until the peace
treaty has been ratified. President
Wilson took a similar position in
asking congress early in the year
to repeal the war time prohibition
law insofar as it affected light
wines and beer.
Must Discharge 10000.
The war departments statement
as to the end of the rehabilitation
was made in connection with an
announcement that officers of the
regular army were about to be re-
turned to their normal peace time
rank and that the 10000 emergency
officers still in the service must be
in order to reduce the
commissioned personnel to the 49,
600 authorized by a recent act of
congress.
The officers to be retained will
be selected from applicants for
permanent appointment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
ITALY WILL FEEL
SERIOUSLY LOSS
OF BRITISH COAL

Rome, Sept. 30.-The shutting of
Of British coal from Italy because
Of the railway strike in Great Brit
ian of which notice was given by
the British government yesterday,
will be seriously felt in this coun-
try
Belgian, American and German
coal is reaching Italy but the guam
titles are small and the total sup
ply inadequate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
FORTY REVENUE OFFICERS OUT
AFTER WORLD SERIES SCALPERS

Chicago, Sept. S0.-Forty men
from the internal revenue office,
under George Dunlap, chief deputy,
have been put to work to see that
"scalpers" of worlds series base
ball tickets turn over to the gov
ernment so per cent war tax on
every ticket disposed of at above
its face value. This action fol-
lowed posting of signs in the
loop" district, worlds series
tickets bought and sold here"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
GENERAL BELL IN
CHARGE AT GRANT

Camp Grant, ILL.,, Sept. 3O.-Ma-
jor General George Bell, formerly
commander of the Prairie division
and commander of Camp Grant for
the last five months, today assum-
ed command of the 9Th division
here. He will continue as Camp
Grants commander Brigadier Cen
eral Lucius F. Durfee, who has
been in command of the Red Star"
division, will head the 18th infan-
try brigade of the 9Th division.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

"Scalpers who do not comply
with the law as writing their
names and addresses on the re-
verse side of the pasteboards and
forwarding the tax within one
month, will be given the full pen
atty" Mr.. Dunlap stated today.
Despite all precautions taken to
prevent 'scalpers" obtaining the
tickets a number have fallen into
their hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30

ter, secretary of the steel workers
national committee, to appear be-
fore the committee in Washington
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Foster said he would appear.
Committee to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh. Sept 80 = Senator
Kenyon, chairman of the senate la
Dor committee investigating the
steel strike. wired union headquar-
ters today that the committee hop
ed to visit the Pittsburgh district
in the latter part of this week or
the first of next week, dependent
upon the voting on amendments to
the peace treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-30
Utah FOR SUFFRAGE.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 3d.
Utah state senate in special ses-
sion here yesterday passed. the
amendment to the national consti-
tuition providing for suffrage for
women. The measure will go to
the lower house tomorrow for
action.