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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Unidentified Body
Found Near Marion

MARION, Ind, March 1.-THE uniden-
titled body Of a man was found yester-
day afternoon hanging to a limb over
the Mississinewa River on farm about
three and one-half miles southwest Of
Lafontaine,t near here. The body was
found by Charles Simmons of near Jalapa
while fishing. 1t is the belief of officials
here that the body had been in the water
about a week, and that 1t had doated
down the river from Marion.
Officials at the Marion soldiers Home
were of the opinion that the clothes and
general appearance Of the man answered
to the description Of Charles O'Neil, vet
eran Of the Spanish American War, who
has heen missing from the home for
about a month.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Neilan, Attentive to
Movie Star, Divorced

Los ANGLES, March 17.-Sensational
charges that Marshall A. Neilan, movie
producer and director. abandoned his
wife and was unduly attentive to Blanche
Sweet, motion picture star won a di-
vOrce today for Mrs. Gertrude Bambrick
Neilan of New York.
A property settlement introduced in
court provided that Mrs. Neilan receive
$500 week. an automobile, $50 a week
in trust for the education of her 6-year-
old son and property valued at $4,000
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
3 Americans Are
Slain in Mexico

WASHINGTON, March ! 17-Three
American citizens have been murdered in
Tampico, Mexico, the State Department
was advised today by the American con
sui at Tampico. The men killed were
Ernest F. Small, VIII Roper and s.
Brown. They were murdered on the
night Of March 10 apparently by robbers
according to the State Department ad-
vices. An urgent request has been made
to the local authorities at Tampico for
the arrest and punishment of the slayers
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

MERCERlZED TABLE DAMASk, 70
inches wide, large and small floral de-
sign; $1.O0 quality $50
MERCERlZED NAPKINS, size 1Sx1S
inches, small design; $3.50
quality ,..................d dozen Y1.4S
HUck TOWELS, guest size, heavy buck,
zoe quality ($1.25 dozen), each. .1212c
GLOVE SILK HOSE FOR WOMEN,
made by the leading manufacturers Of
glove silk hose; plain or pretty lace eff
fects; black, white, navy, cordovan, gray,
gold and pink; seconds of $500 to $500
qualities; extra special, pair .... $2.15
WHITE SILK HOSE FOR WOMEN, full
fashioned, high-spliced heels, double
soles, all-silk garter tops, seconds of
$500 quality, pair .95c
WOMEN'S HOSE, "Notaseme" and Cor
don" pure thread silk or silk and fiber
hose, seamless foot, fashioned leg, Isle
garter tops; black, white, tan and navy;
extra special pair .95e
PURE THREAD SILK HOSE FOR
WOMEN, seamless foot, fashioned leg,
Isle garter tops; black, white and gray;
seconds Of $1.00 quality, pair .......5Oc
"BuRsoN" HOSE FOR WOMEN, med
ium weight, black or. cordovan our 35c
quality, pair .................... .25c
"cOMFY CUT" AND "ROYAlTY"
UNION SUITS FOR WOMEN, low neck,
sleeveless. loose knee; white. all sizes;
extra special 6 for $1,000, suit 80. .35f
PINK UNION SUITS FOR WOMEN, low
neck, sleeveless, bodice top, tight knee,
all Sizes extra special g for SLED,
suit observation-disclosures. oOc
"MoHAWK" GLOVE SILK VESTS FOR
WOMEN, bodice top, good quality silk;
extra special Observation-Disclosures II SO
GLOVE SILK 3 L OOM Frs FOR
WOMEN knee length. fully reinforced;
navy, taupe, black, brown and purple;
extra special ....................$2 SO
WoMEN's AND MISSES NEcKWEAR
REMNANTS AT " THE ORIGINAL
PRlCE-Vestings, banding and frilling.
net, organdy and lace, in lengths OF 4 to
2 yards; regular prices Csc up to $3.50;
special at half-price, 75c ard by degrees
YELLING, taupe. brown. black and navy,
with chenille dots and fancy meshes,
regular 48c to 75c qualities, yard. .25c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Habitual Criminal
Gets Life Penalty

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. March IL
Leonard Oliver of this city was found
guilty of being a habitual criminal by a
jury in the Vigo Circuit Court late on
Wednesday. He was sentenced to life
Imprisonment in the Indiana State prison
by Judge John Jeffries.
\The charge grew out of a series Of
petty thefts and the robbery of two
young women of the State Normal School,
one of whom, it is said he attacked. The
young women identified Oliver as the
man who entered their room Jan. g. took
their watches and money and assaulted
one of them.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Relaxes Liquor Ban
April l for Druggists

WASHINGTON. March 17.-Internal
Revenue Commissioner Williams an
nounced today the ban on the withdrawal
of liquor from bonded warehouses will
be modified April l to permit withdraw
ais by retail druggists. No Withdrawals
viii be permitted wholesale druggists.
The internal revenue commissioner also
announced the order putting wholesale
dealers out of business would be effective
May 10. Since the order was prOmul-
gated several weeks ago, the wholesale
dealers have been permitted to continue
their business to close out stocks
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Theaters Asked to
Aid in Irish Relief

The motion picture theaters of Indiana
have been asked to cooperate in the drive
for funds for relief in Ireland. f. II,
Bingham of the Colonial Theater. indian
apolis, and head of the relief committee
Of the theaters association, has re-
ceived telegram from capt. ]. c. Lucy,
national director Of the drive, asking him
and his motion picture theater associates
to give what aid they can to the relief
in Ireland. Plans for this work are now
being formulated.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Plans
to Give 1000 Books

Shortridge High School students who
have enlisted in the book drive have SCI
2, 900 volumes as their goal for the school.
it is announced. That will provide
book for every student in the school.
Charles f. Rush, city librarian, and the
Rev. f. s. C. Wicks. pastor of the All
Souls Unitarian Church addressed the
Technical High School students today on
the need for more books.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Two Men Exchange
Headgear in Scrap

A man halted Mrs. Ray Jones, $50
North East street, as she was walking
near her home last night Mr.. Jones
and his brother, Elmer, were near
and resented the insult They at
tempted to hold the stranger.
The latter also resented the intru-
sion and knocked Ray Jones down
and struck the brother In the fight
the stranger lost his cap and Ray
Jones held to IT, Elmer Jones. how
ever. lost his hat and the assailant
grabbed 1t and escaped before the po-
lice arrived.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Hartford City Man
Believed Insane
Special to The Times.

,akHARTFORD CITY. Ind, March IL
Peter Judy, an elderly man here, is
charged in an affidavit fled Wednesday
with being dangerously insane A jury
trial is necessary on such a charge.
Judy attempted to assault a neighbours
wife with butcher knife. chasing the
woman several blocks, it is charged.
Fleetness OF foot saved the woman.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
indianapolis Man
Is on Ticket at [. u.
snecial to The Timaa.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, March 17.-Nom-
nations of four officers and twelve di-
rectors of the Indiana Union for the
coming year have been announced by the
nomination committee.
Clarence t. Sweeney Of Tell City, presi-
dent; Charles A Halleck, Rensselaer,, vice
president; Winthrop N. Kellogg, Indian
apolis, secretary, and H. l.. Krieghbaum,
South Bend, treasurer, were the names
submitted for the executive ticket cleo
ton for which will be held April 4. All
the candidates are members of the junior
class. Another ticket can be launched on
petition of fifty members Of the union.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Columbus Plans for
Centennial Event

COLUMBUS, Ind. March 1.-THE com
mittee in charge Of the Columbus CEN
tennial celebration, which is to be held
this spring, is planning to hold the cele-
bration at the time of the State conven-
ton Of the Modern Woodmen lodge to
be held here May and 4. Between 400
and 800 visitors are expected in the
city at that time.
preliminary centennial celebration
will be held Friday evening of this week
Mt which George Pense, county historian,
will read a history of the city and
county.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
ON OUR FIRST FLOOR
remnants, 10 price

COPENHAGEN COLOR PRINTED
VOlLES, 40 inches wide, large scroll de-
signs; 75c quality, yard .29G
MADRAS sHIRTINGs, 80 inches wide,
white grounds with spaced or cluster col
ored stripes, for mems shirts or women's
blouses; 59c quality, yard. ....... 39c
FLESH COLOR oRGANDY, 40 inches
wide; $1.00 quality yard .69c
STORM SERGE, yard wide, brown.
COpen, navy, black and red, suitable for
childrens dresses. Special, yard. sec
SHEPHERD CHECK DRESS GOODS, "a
inches wide, 500 wool, three different
sizes, black and white checks,
yar0 $1.39
NAVY IMPERIAL SERGE, 81 inches
wide, all wool Special, yard. ....$1.4S
SCOTCH TWEEDs, 81 inches wide. all
wool, two shades Of gray, special,
yard ...................s. 81. SO
PLAID 5URELLA cOATINGs, 81 inches
wide, all wool, rust, rose, Pekin, dandelion
and French blue, with large black over
plald ...................$ SD. IS
"WEARWELL" PILLOWCASES size Sex
SO inches, hemstitched, special. .25c
"WEARWELL" BLEAcHED SHEETS,
hemstitched, size S1x10S inches mote the
lengthy, slightly soiled Special. $3.50
HONEYcOM6 WEAVE BEDSPREADS,
single bed size, scalloped, cut corner, all
over designs. Special ............ $3.50
MApsEuIES REDSPREADs reguIar
bed size, hemmed or scalloped cut
corners, attractive designs. Very
special 1920
FIGURED BATISTE, cluster stripes and
embroidered figures: Use quality. .4Sc
MERCERIZED TABLE DAMASk, So
inches wide, small floral designs, 65c
quality .................... 4Sc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
Head-On Smash; Two
Dead, Six Injured

BOSTON, March 1.-Two persons were
killed and six injured today when a pas
senger and freight train were wrecked in
a head-on collision In Norwood.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

MEMS WORK SHIRTS of
fancy striped and checked
cheviots, low rundown col
lars, double stitched, faced
sleeves, one pocket, cut full,
frsts, sizes 141a to II. Up
to s1.25 qualities, extra spe-
Clal OOC
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
ON OUR FIRST FLOOR

PAR PLATE COMMUNITY SILVER
PLATED WARE CHESTS, containing rs
pieces-6 knives, forks, dessert
spoons, 6 teaspoons, 1 butter knife and
sugar shell; bridal wreath pattern; 26
pieces packed in leatherette case; en-
craving free ............. 1910
(Twenty) AMERICAN ALARM CLOCKS,
good timekeepers, guaranteed for one
year, $3.50 quality $1.1S
RIBBON REMNANTS HALF PRICE
Satin, taffeta, MORE and fancy; fresh,
clean desirable lengths, marked at saw
ing of II off the original selling price;
II to 2 yards long
$2.O0 Remnants ..----.-.. $1.OO
$3.50 Remnants .75G
Sl.O0 Remnants soc
DUO Remnants ............ .Z5G
RIBBON for childrens hairbows and
sashes, inches wide, heavy quality tat
feta; old rose, Copenhagen, red, brown,
black; special, yard ........-......21c
RIBBONS, satin, grosgrain and fancy ma
terials; lavender, white, yellow and
green, from 1 to inches wide, regular
75c, soc and Csc qualities; special,
yarn ......... ............ .......... 1OG
ROGERS Bros 1881 SILVER PLATED
WARE CHESTS, containing 26 pieces-6
knives, 6 forks, dessert spoons, tea
spoons, 1 butter knife, 1 sugar SHE'LL
Chippendale and Grecian patterns; set
packed in oak chest; engraving free;
special for Observation-Disclosures. $12.45
ALL-sILK CREPE DE CHINE, 40 inches
wide, white. pink, ciel, hello, Copen,
French blue, brown, honeydew, rose,
marine, navy, flesh color Jade, bisque,
midnight and black; standard quality.
Special, yard Observation-Disclosures 1.4S
WHITE WOLFE, SO inches wide, crisp
even weave; soc quality, special 29c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

OVERALLS FOR MEN, of
220 white back denim, triple
stitched, reinforced at all
strain points, two swinging
front pockets and two hip,
watch and pencil pockets.
Full cut, bib and suspender
back; every garment per
feet; sizes So to 40; former
$500 quality. Extra spe-
cial .................$1.29
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

HOSE FOR MEN, VIM.
Penn and other brands, high
spliced heel, fully rein
forced, ribbed elastic tops,
black, navy, gray, cordovan
and white; all sizes. Extra
special ...........12h re
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

(Fifteen) BED COMFORTS,
full double bed size, silko-
line covered, soft cotton
filing, good spring weight;
$500 quality 80. 40
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

RALBRIGGAN NDE r.
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS
FOR MEN, quarter and long
sleeves, ankle length, snug
fitting ribbed cuffs; flrsts;
sizes in shirts, "a to As;
sizes in drawers, 80 to 46.
Former csc quality; extra
special, garment. .... 49c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

MEMS NIGHTsHIRTS, of
cambria, V neck, braid
trimmed, cut full and
roomy; sizes Is to 20. Ex-
ira special .........79c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

(Nine hundred yards)
CURTAIN SCRIM, yard
wide, white or cream color,
attractive open work Dor
der; very special, yard. zoe
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

UNBLEACHED SHEET
ING, 40 inches wide, extra
heavy for sheets, bolster
covers and pillowcases;
very special, yard Use
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
I THE BASEMENT ST0RR 4fei1 :

of patterns particularly suitable to matching suits
Special at 1896 and ......,................$2 .95
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

HOUSE DRESSES FOR
WOMEN AND MISSES, of
percale and gingham; fitted
styles; pink, blue and
nurses stripe; sale
price .......... .......T Sc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

RLEACHED PILLOW MUS
LIN, AZ inches wide, former
price 45c, extra special,
yard ......... .%Sc
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

FEATHER TICKING, abso-
lutely feather-proof, fast col
or blue stripe. eve re-
serve the right to limit
quantities.) Extra special,
yard .29G
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

PETTIBLOOMERS FOR
WOMEN AND MISSES, of
,sateen, elastic waistband
and two elastic bands at
cuffs; black, navy, purple,
green and brown ...... $50
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
ON OUR FIRST FLOOR

MERCERlZED TABLE DAMASk, 70
inches wide, large and small floral de-
sign; S1.00 quality 500
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

(Forty pairs) &LL-WOOL
PLAID BLANKETS, full
double bed size; made to
sell for $1,000 (pair) .$6.9S
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

PETTICOATS FOR WON
EN- AND MISSES, Of sateen,
elastic waistband; black,
navy, purple and green; sale
price .............. .9SG
SHOCKS FOR WOMEN,
MISSES AND CHILDREN,
of wolfe, jeans and shocking
cloth; hand embroidery and
shocking in colors of white,
rose, Copen and corn. All
are very suitable for early
spring wear. Friday
only ............... 81. 40
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

mNDIAN HEAD" yard
wide, desirable lengths, sold
recently at 49c, extra spe-
cial, yard .22G
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

MERCERIZED NAPKINS, size 18x18
inches, small design; $3.50
quality Observation-Disclosures dozen $1.4S
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

(Fifty) rs "A LES S"
BLEAcHED SHEETS, dou-
BILE bed size; strong, firm
thread, each 81. 90
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

1.-TWO hundred) BLEACHED
PILLOWCASES, size AK
SO inches, neatly made, ex-
ira special, each .21c
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17
DOmestics and Beddings

PLAID DRESS GINGHAMS,
large variety wanted color
combination plaids. eve
reserve the right to limit
quantity.) Very special,
yard A1Ar
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

good timekeepers, guaranteed for one
year, $3.50 quality .............$1.1S
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

COPENHAGEN COLOR PRINTED
VolLES, 40 inches wide, large scroll de-
signs; 75c quality, yard ...........29G
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-17

PERCALES, yard wide,
dress and apron patterns,
light and dark colors; Csc
quality ...........-.. .1Sc
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-06-17

9 REGULATIONS MANY Flags in
Many Lands by Rec. and CIR. |. (Mrs.
+. C%athcart).
10 Dialogue-"The Fox and the
Crow by CIR. II and III Miss Poaha)
II Song-"Ua Like No a Like" by
Kaluaaha chorus.
II Dialogue-"The Stone and the
Worm" by Grs. II and Ill. Miss Poa-
ha.
10 Song-"Uluwehi o Kaala" by
Kaluaaha chorus.
II Dialogue-"The Dentist by
Grs. II and III Miss Poaha).
Is Instrumental Selection by Ka-
luaaha orchestra.
16 Song-"Beautiful Palace" by
Grs. II and III. Miss Poaha).
II Play-"Sun Bonnet Babies and
Overall Boys" by Rec. and CIR. l. (Mrs.
C~athcart).
10 Song-"The Spider and the Fly"
Grs. II and III. Miss Poaha).
10 Dance-"The Owl and the Pus-
sly Cat by Rec. and CIR. l. (Mrs. Cath
cart).
20 Song-"Dixie Land by Grs. II
and III. Miss Poaha).
81 Song-'This is East and this is
West" by Rec. and CIR. |. (Mrs. Cath
cart).
% Dance-"Hula Blues" by Helene
Welch. Miss Welch).
% Dialogue-"The Wolf and the
Crane" by Grs. II and III (Miss Poa-
hal.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-06-17
Pupils of kaluaaha
School are Raising
Money for VictrOla

Pupils of Kaluaaha School, Molo-
kai, had a concert and entertainment
on June 4 for the benefit of a fund
being raised in which $3.50 is needed,
for the purchase of a Victrola and
records. An especially pleasing and
entertaining program was rendered as
follows:
1. Song-"Welcome' by Rec. and
CIR. |. (Nlrs. +. Cathcart.)
2 Recitation-"My Hands" by En-
lily Kualapai CIR. II. Miss Poaha).
3 Song-"Schools of Hawaii" by
Kaluaaha chorus.
4 Recitations- George Washing
ton by Rec. and CIR. |. (Mrs. Il. Cath
cart).
5 Song-"Kalakaua Serenade" by
Miss Martha WEIGH.
6 Observation-Disclosures Lincoln"
by Rec. and CIR. l. (Mrs. E. Cathcart).
Z Song and Dance-"Tm Coming
Back To You" by Helene Welch Miss
Welch).
8 Mele Chanting-"Eight Islands"
by Eight girls CIR. 5, 6 and Z. Miss
Poaha).
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-06-17

"a Song-"Wreath of Kaiulani" by
Miss Martha Welch.
25 Song-"This Letter if from my
Papa by Helene WEIGH.
26 Song-"Polly Wolly Doodle" by
boys of Grs. IL and III. miss Poaha)
q Song and Dance -" Hawaii's
Child am l" by Helene WEIGH. (Miss
Welch).
% Instrumental Selection by Ka-
luaaha orchestra.
29 Song-"Mlother Hubbard" by
Grs. IL and III.
80 Play-"Crowning of the May
Queen" by Girls of Grs. 4, 5, 6 and Z.
Miss Welch).
81 "Children's Band by Rec and
CIR. l. (Mrs. Cathcart).
80 Instrumental Selection by Ka-
luaaha orchestra.
33 Song-"Aloha" by Rec. and CIR.
|. Miss Cathcart).
"a Song-"Nani Lihue" by Grs. II,
and III. (Miss Poaha).
35 Song-"Old Black Joe" by Grs,
" and V. miss Welch).
SO Closing Song-"Star Spangled
Banner by all.
Babe Ruth batted out his twenty
second and t~wenty-third homers last
Tuesday.
Australia's candidates for Davis cup
honors sailed from Sydney on Kane
hameha Day.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-06-17

Babe Ruth batted out his twenty.
second and twenty-third homers last
Tuesday.
The Keota news., 1921-09-23
9 Head of Horses

9 Head of Horses
Team sorrel mares, z years old,
weight 1900 sach.
Team bay geldings. 6 and 1 years
Old, vt 1900 each.
Black mare. II years old, weight
400.
Bay horse. 4 yrs old. vt 100.
Black marc, 8 yrs old. vt 1000.
2 gray mares, 3 yrs old, 100 q.
2C0wS
Red COW 2 yrs old, to be fresh in
spring.
Red COW. 8 yrs Old, TO be fresh in
spring.
I dozen chickens.
Black COW and 2 small piss.
The Keota news., 1921-09-23

Machinery, Etc.
2 wagons. Spring wagon.
Deering binder. 7-foot cut
P. L o. disk gang pIow.
Osborne 7-foot disk harrow.
Corn planter. Stubble plow.
Riding culdvatoe.
2 2-section harrows.
2 P. 4 o. sod breakers.
Hoosier o-hole grain drill.
4 sets heavy work harness.
Set single harness.
Feed grinder.
DeLAval cream separator.
Stack millet hay and some ear
corn.
Is sacks potatoes.
Numerous other articles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-01-09
Our Gorgeous Far West
Fascinating Accounts of the Wild Beauty Of the
Grand Canyon and the Great Southwest

trayed in Mr.. Monk's s&c+cNes Tsero
is the mesa country OF Arizona and
New Mexico, with It's cool, dry CT
mate, It's sparkling sunshine, its cx-
hilareting, b"racing atmosphere. There
$ the Painted Desert, a wonderful
stretch Of desolatc country, splashed
by nature with brilliant cMolors, in
Fhieh purple predominatcs. There are
the old abodcs of the cliT-dwellers.
the strange aboriginal folk who built
their homes in the p%recipitous sides of
mountains.
The author writes with intimate
knowledge Of the ranch life which he
as himself shared. He sets down
many interesting "reminiscences of the
days when the Southwest was frontier
country indeed, when the settlers were
compelled to be constantly on guard
against the attacks Of rowing Indian
bands. Mr.. Munk describes the pres
ent condition Of several of the South
western tribes: the Apaches, HoDis and
Nsvajos. The A~peches, once the most
ferocious and untamable Of desert saw.
ages. are now leading respectable lives
3 prosperous farmers. Tho Hops
constantly dwindling in numbers. are
a lovable and gentle people. The Nava-
JOS, ranging over vast reservations far
away from railroads and white settle
ments, preserve unspoiled some of the
NEST natural traits Of the American
Indian.
The Southwestern country is gen
orally too arid to be cultivated without
the aid of extensive irrigation. The
author describes several Of the cngi-
%neering feata by which the waters Of
the Rio Grande, the Colorado and
ovher streams have been utilized for
agricultural purposes. He bursts cut
in a heartfelt eulcgy Of the climate Of
southern California and asserts that
the magnificent air and sunlight Of
this region actually p~rolong the lives
Of the inhabitants.
Mr.. Munk's book, like Mr.. Kolb's!
contains many excellent Illustrations
Taken together, the two Volumes GER
tainly demonstrate the fact chat the
United States may lay claim to the
possession of some of the richest and
most %grandicse scenery in the world