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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
SALTOn SEA Is
RAPIDLY RECED|NC
Waters Are Retreating at Rate
of About a Mile
Yearly.
SETTLERS GRAB THE LAND
Opens Up Largest Area of Date Pro-
ducing Land in the Countrywide
Fish Cannery Planned by Ari-
IONA Capitalists.

Los Angeles, Cal.-The Salton sea,
in the Imperial valley one of the
natural wonders of the West, is con-
stantly shrinking. At present it is
about IS miles long and nine miles
wide at the greatest point. During the
last five years the water is said to
have retreated about a mile a year,
leaving a salt-encrusted adobe land,
which is eagerly seized by homestead
ers. Often their location stakes are
planted far out in the water.
The sea, which lies 1859 feet below
the level of the ocean, abounds in null
let and carp, which local and Arizona
capitalists are planning to utilize by
the creation of great cannery.
1.-The United States department OF ag-
riculture reports state that about the
Salton sea lies the largest area of date
producing land in the country.
Biologists say the Salton "sink," as
1t once was known, in prehistoric
times has changed from desert to sea
and from sea to desert so times or
more.
Becomes Inland Sea.
For centuries the Colorado river
would flow quietly to the Gulf of Cali
fornia and gradually build up sand
bar across it's mouth. Then some
spring flood would cause washout In
the rivers bank farther north, and
the whole torrent would sweep toward
the Salton sink" The desert would
become an inland sea, remaining so
for centuries perhaps, until some
great flood would carve out shorter
way to the ocean, The sea would be
drained and the region relapse into
q desert.
Mud volcanoes abound near the sea,
a short distance inland. They are OF
all sizes up to great mounds IL feet.
in height. They all emit steam, some
in q steady stream, others steam and
mud alternately. Many of them give
out a sulphurous gas. At times their
roaring can be heard for miles.
More and more the sea is being
visited by tourists, and during the
heated season, when the temperature
is from 10 to 20 degrees cooler than
in the valley towns. dances are fire.
aduently held on an old wharf which
once served as a landing place for
fishing boats, but which has been left
high and dry by the receding waters.
OF Interest to Tourists.
OF especial interest to the tourists
are the bubbling 'spaintpots.' AS the
water retreats it is in state OF con-
stant ebullition. Gases from some I'M
kHpwny subterranean source are con-
tinually finding escape through unseen
vents in the bottom. Layer after
layer of colored pigment is deposited.
The retreating waters have left uncov-
cred acres of this deposit, said by ex-
perts. to be fully equal to the dry
sienna and lumber >colors Of which so
much is imported.
1t is thought that the shriakage OF
the Salton sea will continue until it
finally becomes salt 'sink" with
pool of brackish water in the center,
unless fresh outburst of the great
Colorado should replenish it's waters.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
Peer Is a Bartender;
Has Title But No Cash.

London.-A member Of the
peerage who Is bartender, has
been found In Buckinghamshire.
He is Sir Henry Echlinhart, now
well up in years, who presides
over the drinks in 'xThe Bird In
Hand" pub at Princes Ris-
bourgh. The family formerly
possessed estates in Scotland
and Ireland, but all had been
dissipated before the title de-
scended to Sir Henry.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
Privation Despite Prospe Gritty.

I London.-There were 20 deaths from
starvation or accelerated by privation
IA England and Wales the past year,
thengh wages were never higher and
unemployment never less, according to
An Official statement. Six Of the
4eaths occurred In London,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02


Mf Joseph Pollard, sen az Air j.
81 Pollard. ard Hiss Sarah Catsar.
daughter 81 Mr. Boyd G0usar, both
highly esteemed young people ef the
3rd district. we're married Oh Christ
mas day at 2 o'clock ESQ. O. + La
velle officiating.
MIR. Emmett Greer and family
have moved into their handsome new
10-room dwelling Just one mile SOUTH
west Of the city Mr. Paul Anderson
and family have moved into the house
on peasants street lately occupied by
them.
The young people Of the vicinity
three miles south Of the city great
" enjoyed tacly party at the
home of Mr.. j. s. Blankenship Fri-
day night. There were about rs peo-
nle present. Mr. Henry Maddox and
Miss Edith Myers were awarded a
ocolate cake as a prize for being
the tackiest couple present.
MIR. r. w. Ashe, Of the Pisgah
vicinity, received letter Christmas
day from his son, Leonard Ashe, in
France, written on November IA, af-
ter the signing Of the arInistice by
Foch not by relatives of Richard
HASTINGS and Jesse Sanders) in which
he stated that he was enjoying good
health and hoped to be home soon.
Mr.. A. G. Strayhorn and family
moved the last Of the week from this
vicinity to Friendship, Tenn, where
they will in future make their home
and where Mr.. Strayhorn win engage
in the seed and implement business
with his brother-in-law, Mr.. Ed
Evans. Mr.. Strayhorn is a good and
useful citizen and we regret to lose
he and his estimable family.
Friends Of Rev. Chesley Bowden,
who was on the battle front in France
for many months, will be interested in
learning that he has been promoted
from the ranks to a chaplainey, with
rank of first lieutenant. His pro-
motion was on account Of the religious
arvices rendered to his regiment and
he received the unanimous recommen-
dation Of every officer in the regi-
ment on account Of his merit.
Mr.. w. E. Walk brought to this
office Thursday a sweet potato with
eyes, nose and mouth much resembling
the late Kaiser Wilhelm, the only
feature lacking to make the resemb-
lance complete being the famous up
turned moustaehe. Mr. Walk at the
same time presented US with some
lovely roses in full bloom, taken from
one Of the bushes in his yard that day
something very unusual for this
season of the year,
Rev. c. e. Wauford has accepted
the call to return to the pastorate Of
the First Baptist church from the
'rmy ehaplaincy at Camp Sheridan,
Ala. He will return from a visit to
relatives at Alexandria, Tenn, in
time to preach from his former pulpit
lat the usual hours next Sunday morn
ing and night. He win be given a
glad and cordial welcome by his
many friends among the people of
every denomination in Covington,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

The present stock Of cigars ia Cef
many win not last beyond the m
q the present year, according % tb
Rerliner Tageblatt Not only has
there been considerable inerAs
in the price of cigars, but the an
ity has deteriorated.
Before the war Russias need
scythes was estimated 1T 5000
annually, Of which about half wana
required in Siberia. "a fill these.
requirements, about 100000 scgthes
were imported annually and the re
mainder manufactured in Russia. Aez
cording to latest information thsfe
are hardly any scythes 10 be found
Russian industry being at a stand
still and the improvisation closed
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

Tie AfsH introduced SIMPLE HKiA
elpEeE INTO ala1heuatieH ana eNEeHa-
~ she use ard application a9 that
science They adaad s. the aTIth-
metie Ihe decimal system and the
ItffaNAE FlIEIiFEd{0Y WiliNH 4kE8 4s8NFpfgf
i0f Hirdoo origin.
/ The Gobelin tapestry which France
FITS going 70 present 70 the city OF
Philadelphia will portray troops leay-
d ing the city, and viii bear the Pres
dents words Right is more prec-
i0us than peace eve have no sell
fish ends to serve and desire no con-
quests and no domination I'VE shall
fight for democracy.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

HeM railway E0ate Els
AAdeS EfeM Chile q RosiEla scales
e aslghl q between Il 600 and z5.-
as &ae and s. insure tbs a8mfors
q the geiss IA tsiis fHfeied 81.
t15sa with oxygen chambers
The Torrens system 81 registering
iase ownership Of real property Is NJ
legal effI.et in California. Illinois.
asaaehusettes, Oregon, Minnesota
Colordada. Washington, New York
North Carolina, Ohio, Mississippi
Nebraska. South Carolina, Virginia,
Georgia, Utah, North Dakota, South
Dakota and Tennessee
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

Henry SparksB TIE tt-yeas. old
son 81 Mr h M Sparks, who lately
moved % this county from McCForv
Ark, was able to SO To The table the
last Of the week for the first time
H two months, MF Sparks lives eH
DR. H. W. Sales place east of the
city.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Miller received
|a telegram Sunday from their son,
Signalman Langston E. Miller, Of the
transport Sixaloa, saying that vessel
had just arrived in Hoboken, N. ",
from a trip To France, This was the
second trip the young man had made
across the ocean on the Sixaola and
had made five trips across on the ill
fated President Lincoln before her
sinking, making altogether seven
rips he had made overseas.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

Miss Jessie Clyde Mellow, Of Gilt
Edge, left Friday for a visit to rela-
tives at Arlington.
Miss Lois Richmond, after spend
ing the holidays with homefolks here,
returned to Holly Springs, Miss,
Monday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

All parties ara hereby Sci
10 let their stock ran az hrge 81 IS
farm IL the 18th disfset 81
an asfl fsssss 49,
~ @stiN AeAttAs sAef9 VIA ssa&#z
this warning will render them
liable.
Wv PETER ETFE
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

Mrs. ]. G. McQuiston entertain
ed her Sunday School class last Fri
day evening with an old-time candy
stew. Fruits and nuts were served
and the merry laughs Of the little
folks attested to their full enjoyment
Of the evening.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

Mr.. Buck Baskin, Of the End dis
triet, accompanied by his wife, went
to Memphis Monday. The latter is to
undergo an operation in the Lucy
BrinkleY hospital there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
SSWhatever You
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Evening star., 1919-10-14
NoTIcE OF SALE OF COLLATERAL.

Notice Is hereby given that, in view OF the
happening of defaults under the collateral trust
oeRsi csso Railroad % Company and IL. citisen. saw
inss and Trust Company Of Cleveland, Ohio.
II .2lS. 10000 three-year collateral trust ~
per cent gold notes. which defaults led the
quest in writing Of the holders Of twenty i've
per cent (25qs) in amount Of the gold notes
secured thereby. to declare due and payable
IN per cent gold notes and to demand payment
Of said principal with interest from the 1st
day of September. 1918, which payment has
request Of the holders Of twenty-five per cent
(25qs) in amount Of the gold notes secured by
such collateral trust asree%nent i.s, the under,
Article XII Of said collateral trust Agreement,
on the 5th day Of November. 1919. at 10
Of the Citizens Savings and Trust Company,
bidder. all and singular. the following de-
scribed collateral. property rights ana privi-
One million. six hundred twenty-six thousand
dollars (s1. .s2e, ,ooo.o .ool, par value Of first and
hereinafter sometimes called the nrst and re-
funding bonds Of the railroad company. said
bonds being dated July a:s eaeh in tn.
Isl ,ooO COZ, ali bearing interest at the rate Of
ive per cent per annun. payable semi-annual.
each b. year, ear and maturing July 1st. 1915, iii
interest coupons due January l.. 1919 and
thereafter being attached TO eaid bonds the
payment Of said bonds being secured by q
eompauy to the Northern Trust Company Of
Chicago, ILL.,, dated July 1st. 1906, but actual
" executed July 11th. 1905. as modified by
"a i'd supplemental mortgage and conveying to
the Northern Trust Company. as trustee. the
property. plant and lines Of railroad Of the
sether with an and angular the Income and
profits Of said first and refunding bonds afore-
said including all the right. title and interest
vha atsoever As we'll at law as In equity OF
said railroad company, Of in and to the same.
and All claim and demand therein and right
az redemption thereof. Said bonds shall be
sold in one parcel - an entirety, unless prior
10 the date Of said sale the undersigned shall
~ reouested to sell the same in parceis in sc.
eordsnce with the provisions Of said Article
ri: ssid sale shall be for cash but sn1 nnr.
chaser shall b entitled to use ana apply any
sold notes and any lnatured and unpaid cou-
nons secured BY said collateral trust agree.
ment by presenting such notes and coupons in
order that there may be credited thereon the
same applicable 70 the payment thereof un-
TaE 81 :1dI 1CdITTfzENs' SAVING AND TRUST CON.
PANY, Of Cleveland. Ohio Trustee under
the Collateral Trust Agreement Of the
Aurora. Elgin and Chicago Railroad Com
pany. dated September l, 1918.
Ry w. N. BALDWIN Vice pr.s,a.rt
souf{E. SINpKIO q DExpsEY Ta1ei.nd
Ohio, Counsel for the Trustee
Evening star., 1919-10-14
SEPTEMBER COTTON
CONSUMPTION REPORT
49l,3 Bales of Lint and 23,227
Of Linters Reported by Gen.
sus Bureau.

Cotton consumed during September
amounted to 4s1, 1913 bales Of lint and
1927 of linters. the census bureau
announced today.
During September. a year ago 49,
ss2 bales Of lint and 96.791 OF linters
were consumed.
Cotton on hand September 80 in
consuming esta blishments was 1914
452 bales Of lint and 250.sS2 Of linters.
compared with 1.1S5.7S1 of lint and
1904 of lfnters a year ago; and in
public storage and at congresses
2.4s2.220 bales of lint and 226,772 of
linters, compared with 2.9S1,22S Of lint
and 113.496 of hnters year ago.
Cotton spindles active during Sep
tember numbered 34,216, ,662, compared
Evening star., 1919-10-14

with 33.4SS.1S1 in September last year.
Imports during September were
54.176 bales. compared with 96,7s1 in
September last year.
Exports were 236.694 bales, includ-
ing 1853 bales of linters. compared
with 366. .375 bales, including 1850 of
linters, in September last year.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Frdy Years Without Less to da Investor
Giving Service
That Satisfies

The fact that by far the largest percentage
of eur i1ew investors are sent to us by old clients
should be significant to yoti. A house with a
record of conservatism and pernanency Is bet
ter able to take cafe Of your investment needs,
and you are assured of friendliness and courtesy
in all your transactions.
These features of our service, we believe.
make our six per cent first mortgage notes a
more safe and desirable Investment than the
usual first trust note.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Washinuton Stock Exchange

SALES.
Ianston. D ut sOx, . at soA.. .,s a.
rojumhis GraphepheHe CON-. ae e!@ -
btS. rs at 5la.. 2s at BIN. 70 at oih' - -
61&,
Columbia ar.phephene c1ua., . at siA'
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star., 1919-10-14
WHOLESALE REEF PRICES.

The Following are today's whole
sale market prices for beef cuts as
quoted at the Washington market OF
Swift & Co.:
Evening star., 1919-10-14
Money to Loan

Goeufo6 ~ FIRST Dee0 Of Trust On Raal RstaeA
t5sva1inf intsesst and esmnissjoe.
Joseph !. Weller 81 s;s. w;:s = p 2: g 1:;:.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10
METHODIST CHURCH

The Centenary Week of Prayer
is being held each evening this weel.
at seven fifteen. The attendance is
good and the results are most graft
flying. Every Methodist should come
under the helpful influence of these
meetings. The sermon subjects for
the coming Sunday will be in keep
ing with the program which has been
carried out this week. Make an
effort to attend both services.
There are two good reasons why
church members should attend the
services of their own church, viz:
You need the church and the church
needs you The man who feels that
he can disprove either one OF these
facts should withdraw from the body
and take his place with the world
where no pretense to right living is
made.
A cordial welcome to the public
is extended. If you are without a.
church home. cast your lot with us
and help in this great cause.
]. A. WOMACK, Pastor:
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10

Joe Bryan presided at the piano ano
played the wedding march. Ted Harp
and Miss Tressie Wilkerson of Plain
view were attendants, and little Miss
Bernice Harp scattered flowers before
the couple The contracting parties
are friends of Mr.. and Mrs w. A.
Harp of Haynes.
Lame back may come from ovei-
work, cold settled in the muscles OF
the back, or from disease. In the
two former cases the right remedy
is BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT.
1t should be rubbed in thoroughly
over the affected part, the relief
will be prompt and satisfactory.
Price Csc, SOC and $1.00 per bottle.
Sold by Harrington Bros. 1tf.
The overseas casualty lists pub
lished in the dali papers several days
ago carried the name of Jas. l..
Wilson of Moro, who was reported
missing in action on November g.
Mr. Wilson Is son of Mrs. Nina
Wilson and a nephew of Chas. Dozier
of Moro. In a conversation with the
Courier-Index editor yesterday Mr..
Dozier stated the report that young
Wilson was missing in action is a
mistake His mother has received
letters from him several times re-
Gently. the last letter bearing date Of
December IA.
The Mariana Commercial Club
Band has resumed its regular prac-
Clifford. preparatory for the summer
concerts. The business men of Ma
rianna have been very loyal to the
band and have for several years
made regular contributions TO the
support of the organization. Mem
bers of the band state they are Keen
ly appreciative OF this splendid sup
port and they hope 70 be able within
a few weeks to have the organiza-
ton in good shape and ready for
any and all calls that may be made
upon il.
Mrs. A. G.. Mohrstadt entertained
the Womans Missionary Society OF
the Christian church in most splen-
did manner Tuesday afternoon. A
splendid program was rendered.
Mrs Despair opened the meeting
and after the business session the
program was turned over 20 Mrs. r.
l.. Nixon. AT the conclusion the
guests assembled in the dining room
where the attractive holiday decora.
lions still prevailed. The beautiful
ly appointed tea table was presided
over by Mrs. A. G. Davidson. who
assisted Mrs. Mohrstals in serving
delicious refreshments
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10
ADDITIONAL LOCALS


Our hardware store, formerly own
ed and operated by ]. N. Schichtl, is
now open for BUSINESS. Our stocks
are full and complete and embrace
heavy and shelf hardware OF all kinds
stoves, ranges, harness and saddle
goods. logging supplies, cutlery,
uueensware, etc. We extend very
cordial invitation to our friends to
give us a call. ]. F. Hunter. I'll
E. P. Douglass, we'll known young
civil engineer who has been in the
army for some time, has been muster
ed out of the service and returned 10
Helena and Mariana. Mr.. Douglas
completed his course in the OFFICERS
training school at Camp Taylor. ny.
and was awarded commission as
, lieutenant In the near future he ex-
, poets to move to Mariana and make
this city his home In the meantime
he will continue to do engineering
/ work in Lee county.
| Miss Delpha Sue Vail, who has
been here spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w c.. Vail,
/ has returned to Searcy where sne
is a student in Galloway College.
While here Miss Vail made most
J interesting talk at the Methodist
church on the excellent work being
: done at Galloway college and So
licited donation from the members
of the congregation to the college
She raised 1910, which she took
with her on her return to school.
On Christmas Eve at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Harp in Haynes
Miss Fannie Belle Adams of Plain
view, and Mr. Lee James of Forrest
City were united in marriage, Rev
Plat performing the ceremony. Mrs
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10

meet Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock. Prayer services Wednesday
evening at seven fifteen. Senior and
Junior B. Y. p. U. Sunday evening at
six fifteen.
You will find a welcome at all our
services If you have no church
home or are a stranger in the city
we would be glad to have you as
our guest at any of our services. Our
aim is to make this the Home-Like
Church.
CT HAMMOCK, Pastor.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned as administrative OF
the estate of w. S. Atkins, deceased,
will apply to the Lee County Probate
Court on Monday, the 18th day of
February, 1919, for authority to sell
the following lands belonging to
said estate, or so much thereof that
may be necessary, towit:
certain lot or parcel of land in
the SE1-4 of Section 10, township
Two North, of Range Four East, de-
scribed as follows. Beginning at the
northwest corner of said SEA of
SEES. 10, from thence run due east
1742 feet and six inches to stake !;
thence run due south $50 feet to a
stake, thence run due west LAP IL
feet to stake in the half section
line: thence run due north in SAID
half section line $50 feet to the point
of beginning, (being the northwest
corner of said SE1-4 of Sec. 10, T
2N. R4 Ed and containing ten acres
more or less.
Said sale is made for the purpose
of paying the debts of said estate.
ELLA NJ. ATKINS,
CPD Administrative.
William Randolph Hearsed.-Ce-
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10

members of the faculty Of the Uhi-
versity appear. This book, which
has been four years in preparation,
is a preliminary attempt to register
the rural leadership in the United
States and Canada. Following is the
list of University OF Arkansas men in
cmded in the volume: Dean Martin
Nelson, w. c. Lassetter, DR.. C. l..
Stewart, Prof. J. L. Hewitt, Prof. J.
r. Cooper, Prof. G. G. Becker and
Prof II. E. Dvorachek.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH

The regular services at the Bap-
fist church Sunday. Morning wor-
ship and sermon at eleven o'clock.
Evening worship and sermon at
SEVENTEEN. The subject for the
evening sermon is "The Crocus Man.
This is the first of series of Sun
day evening sermons from THE
Common Everyday Things of Life
The ladies Mission Study Glass will
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10

pastors own experience, observation
and study, and l trust, under God.
win be instructive and helpful. The
older men will please use your in
fluence and speak to others about
these special services. No effort Is
lost that wins boy to Christ and
this generation. The order OF these
Sunday evening topics is as follows:
Jan. II, 1.-THE Challenge of the Times
to American Young Men" Jan. IL,
Mistakes of Boys and Young Men. :
Jan. 26. 1.-THE Crown of Industry
Hard Work. Feb. 2, "The Supreme
Goal in Life. What Is It?' These
talks will reflect much bible history
and experience We shall try to
make each talk a book worth your
reading. The first one is next Sun
day night. 1.-The Challenge of the
Times to American Young Men.
Music by the choir Subject Sunday
morning, Our Incompleteness in
Faith" followed by the communion
service. Spiritual hymns and songs
A warm and comfortable church ano
cordial invitation to all of our sery
ices. w. X JOHNSTON, Pastof
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1919-01-10
sraAYEp or STOLEN

One dark brown horse mu,1 ~
nose Is 1-2 hands high ~e,su' m,
pounds, 8 years old in spring ala i
bay mare mule is hands ms. nanas I
right ear, weight l'OOO pO""'
years old. u.,,b hesu
Both are fresh sheared WIN :. a'I M
switch on tail. Liberal , rev" 10 re-
return or information leadins
covery. Notify
~ MARVEL, Ark,
or Arthur Cotter, Sheriff MARIAN