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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11
ssroks FatsI 70 Mrs. Atklns.

Chattanooga Word received here
from Waynssville. \. G.. announced
the death there OF Mrs. Atkins. wife
OF Bishop James Atkins Of the n +.
Church. South. Mrs. ATKINS died from
the effects q ; paralytic stroke~
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11
TOTAL PASSES ONE THOUSAND.
Health Department Daily Bulletin
Shows Plague Continues.

Shows Plague Continues.
New York.-More than 1000 chill.
dren now have been killed by the cpl
demic of infantile paralysis and near
ly 5000 have been stricken.
The health departments daily bull
letin shows that the plague continues
to gain Roadway During the "a
hours ending at 10 am. Aug. 4, 40
children died of the disease in the
FIVE boroughs of New York City and
IT'S new cases, the second largest num-
Der in a single day, were reported.
Since June rs there have been 1850
cases, 1925 of which proved fatal.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11
on.n sOIl a, covInoton.

covlngton.-The first open boll OF
this years cotton was brought 70 town
last week BY Levi Ward. who lives.
on the C. B. and ]. H. McClelland farm
in District No. 3. The cotton was fully
mafnred.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11
NEW BALE is SOLD.
Bought BY Nicely, Finley 6 Co., at 40
Cents a Pound.

Memphis.-The first bale of new
cotton received here from the growth
of the 1867 crop was sold by the of.
fetal auctioneer on the floor Of tho
cotton exchange to Nicely, Finley & Co.
for 40 cents a pound 1t was grown
near Winterville, Washington county,
Mississippi, by Miss Flora Famuliner.
The bale classed middling, 1B inch
staple.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VIM. Mabe
OF Company D. TE!rs Tennessee In
fsntry. committed suicide b drinking
two ounces Of earbolle acid.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11
Cotton States Merchants Association.

/, Memphis.-The fourth annual con.
yentioR of the Cotton States Merchants
Association will meet here Aug. 22,
% and "a. When the association was
first organized It's promoters knew
that there was a need for 1t, but they
hal no idea that 1t would grow with
such strides. Fully 5000 merchants
are expected to attend.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Luther Huitt was arrested in Carter
county and lodged in Jail at Center.
vile, Mo, by Sheriff Parks, charged
with the murder of young man whose
skeleton was found in the woods near
Bunker in August, 1918.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11
NEWS Or THE WEEK
FROM OVER WORLD
HAPPENINGS IN OUR OWN AND
OTHER COUNTRIES HERE
ARE BRIEFLY TOLD.
SHORT ITEMS FOR BUSY MEN
Condensation Of Weeks News Re
Viewed Without comment-All
Nations Find Something to
Edlfy and Instruct.

The senate has passed a bill ap-
propriating $1,O95, a years salary, to
the widow of Joseph Sitters, killed
May "a, 1915, by Mexican bandits in
Preside county, Texas.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Archibald J. Brady. tar commission
er Of the Kansas City Southern rail-
way. died IS . result Of drinking ice
water.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Gloom has spread over the army
camps at FL Paso, Tex, with the news
that watermelons have been banned
by the authorities because the rinds
draw flies.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

The long battle between Vernon and
North Vernon. Ind. for the courthouse
Of the county win be fought out final.
y a. the polls Sept Is.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Senate and house conferees have
agreed on sthe military academy ap-
preparation bin. making the building
allowance approximately sl.125, 900
for West Point.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

With nearly 500 delegates in attend
ance, the biennial convention of the
Catholic Ladies Of Columbia opened in
Toledo.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

King Christian OF Denmark received
at the palace two boys who helped to
rescue him when a boat in which he
was sailing turned over.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

George DAILY, an oil contractor, was
burned,to death in the Cushings field,
near Tulsa, Ok, in fire at one Of
the wells.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Joseph Peoples. 80 years old. is dead
and Leck Fisher. %, is dying. after a
free-for-all fight at the Holy Rollers
church at Lick mountain.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

All officers and men dispatched the
first of last week on recruiting duty
for the Illinois national guard were
recalled by Adjt. Gen. Dickson, who
received orders from Maj. Gen. Thorn
as Barry.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

The convention Of the National AS
ISOLATION OF organists. being held in
Springfield. Mass, voted to send
President Wilson their resolution that
'The Star Spangled Banner remain
the one and only national anthem.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Thomas Pruit. IS years cid. was
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed a nooming house at Spring
field. No. Other tenants had narrow
escapes. using ropes to slide to safety.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Fred Kruse, 81 years old. killed
himself with a revolver in the pres
ence of his wife In st. Louis.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Representative Henry T. Helgesen
of North Dakota is trying to have
congress withdraw its recognition of
Robert E. Peary, the explorer Hedge
sen claims the discovery of the north
pole by Peary has been disproved.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

The Arkansas national guard, 1900
strong, was ordered to proceed to Dem
ing, N. M. Col. C. d. James, command
ing, said the men would go the end of
this week.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Manson Goodwin was shot and In
stantly killed by Kirk Spner at Fort
Payne. Ala.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

George Ashmore. who lost both
arms when fighting in France. has
been married to a Miss F1tzpaine.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-08-11

Republican Leader Mann obtained
the unanimous consent for printing
Charles e. Hughes acceptance adj
dress in the Congressional Record.
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gasped Hannah II paid two dolIahs 70
dat" Is-
ITS bad stage money. at that" said
the cop.
A few minutes later. while strollins
along Haverford avenue the bluecoat saw
two negroes quarreling. One was shak-
ing money under the nose OF the other
II had TO do all de work" he yelled.
an don see wha' I orter wack up
win yo.'" '-''t
The other negro pulled a razor and
was starting toward the one with the
money when Martin prevented any fur
ther excitement. He brought both men TO
the 6lst and Thompson streets station.
When they were within few yards of
the station house the cop and his pris-
oners came face to face with Hannah.
She recognized Grimes as one of the
prisoners
Oats him." she shouted. IAN dat
uvver fellah ain no good nohow. He's
Abe Simms"
Simms was so overcome by the pro-
ceedings that he forgot to put his razor
away, He whirled IL around in a circle.
But he only cut the air. A few moments
later both negroes, with Hannah at a
safe distance, we're before Magistrate
stevenson.
After Hannah explained the frenzied
finance proceedings, Grimes said mildly,
she's ma kuzzin."
An she's ma slstah," asserted Simms
II ain no npthin TO none OBJ DEM"
shouted Hannah!
Grimes was then ordered to return the
50 and in turn received his stage money
from Hannah.
The Judge explained that the alleged
relationship made no difference, and sent
the men to Jail for 10 days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
TYPHUS BACILLUS
REPORTED FOUND
Discovery Claimed by Russian
Scientists Proves Interesting
to U. of P. Expert

PARIS April 2i---The Petrograd cor
respondent Of the Temps teIegraphs that
the Russian Red Cross announces th1t
Professor NedigajeI and woman phyei.
clan, Doctor Bourova, who are workinx on
the western front. have discovered the
bacillus OF exanthematic typhus
It Is not apparent from the cable dis
patch whether the Russian physicians
have made separate discovery or whether
they have merely verified the claim of Dr.
Harry Plotz, OF New York, that he had
Isolated the typhus bacillus. Dr. John
A. Kolmer, bacteriologist OF the University
OF Pennsylvania, commenting on the dis
patch, today said:
The bacillus Of typhus was discovered.
or at least II was claimed to have been
discovered, by Doctor Plotz about year
and a half ago. Doctor Plotz made his
announcement after studying cases OF
typhus In New York. While sufficient
time has not elapsed for physicians to de-
termne whether Doctor Plotz was suo-
cessful and TO verify his claim, Il may be
that the Russian physicians have verified
IL. Doctor Plotz is now in Serbia, and
while no official report has been made By
him. believe he is studying typhus there"
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picked the pocketbook UP just as Hannah
was walking toward It. He didn't seem
the least excited about IT, But Hannah
had a quick eye. A glance told her that
several spring gowns. not to mention
trip to the shore, was within reach. And
she didn't hesitate
But she noticed that Grimes slipped
away rather hurriedly when he got her
money. When he turned the corner of
60th street and Haverford avenue, Han
nah also dlscerned the slightest trace of
a smile on the face OF Grimes. She
quickly counted the money In the pocket
book. Sure enough It contained 5000.
But what was the matter with the money?
II wasn't the latest style In greenbacks
She showed the money to Policeman Mar
tin and he saw at a glance that Il was
the kind of money that was usually very
popular in melodramas.
"Yo' mean dat's jess dat stage money!"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
ALLIED COUNCILS
OF ROYAL ARCANUM
Movement to Organize Big Ath-
letic Association Arouses
Enthusiastic Interest

II the enthusiasm of the committee in
charge Of organizing a new and big ath-
letic association indicates anything, the
meeting set for Friday evening at the
Bingham Hotel will be a big success.
Chairman A. l.. Townsend expects repre-.
sentatives from every council in the Phila-
delphia district to be present and take an
active part in the work of organization.
The committee realizes that activities of
an athletic nature will tend TO develop
men, both young and middle age. in mind
and body, and secure for the order a full
quota Of applicants from young men who
are lovers of clean athletic sports
This association is. being fostered by the
ity. who will hear full report at their next
meeting, Saturday. May @. in the Parkway
Building The newly elected president OF the
association Is sending out call for full at
tendance. The various standing committees
will be announced and matters OF great inter
est viii be introduced.
The meeting will be called an hour earlier
to enable the representatives to Join with Phil
adelphla Council In entertaining their Brooklyn
visitors the same night and in the same
building
Grand Regent L. II. GelscnberEer. OF Ian
caster aud several other grand council officers
viii he present. TO assist the members Of local
councils In giving the expected delegation from
Brooklyn royal and heartfelt fraternal well
come
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
EASTER spEEDERs" FINED
Prosecutor Kraft in Camden Was
Watching for Philadelphians

Several Philadelphians fell into the net
laid for Easter speeders" by Prosecutor
Kraft, of Camden.
ira X. Davis, 1909 Chestnut street.
builder was arrested Mt the ferries today
by Constable William Headley, who fol-
lowed his automobile through Camden. He
was fined SO and costs by Justice Of the
Peace Schmltz, others arrested and fined
by Justice of the Peace jackson in the
roundup of alleged "speeders" were
George Heller. Baltimore, and George
Mink, Darby, $40 and cost each: r. NJ.
Bushey, 1924 North Redield street, this
city, SIS and costs, and Charles F. Siegel.
Chester, $3.50 and costs.
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MeAdoo,g Panty Now al Lima

LIMA. Peru. April 24-The United
States cruiser Tennessee, with William c.
McAdoo, United States Secretary of the
Treasury. and members Of the Interna-
tional High Commission on board ar
rived yesterday at Callao from Chilli
Members of the Peruvian Cabinet and
many other notables went on board the
cruiser to welcome the Americans ana
bring them to Lima, where they were re-
esiyed by the aide-de-eaInp of President
Pardo, the Mayor Of the city and other
authorities
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BODY OF N. n. WRECK VICTIM
REPORTED SECRETLY BURIED
Search to Be Made in Vicinity Of Ac-
cident at Bradford, r. 1.

WESTERLY. r.. l.. April 2i.--The re-
port that the body OF sixth victim Of
the New York. New Haven and Hartford
train collision at Bradford last Monday
night had been buried secretly near the
scene of the wreck led Medical Examiner
NJ H. Scanlon TO announce that he would
have all the ground in the vicinity Of the
wreck searched. Five bodies were found
In the wreckage on the night OF the
collision and identified.
The medical examiner said he regarded
the report of the disappearance OF Ser
geant Carl Scott, Of Fort Wright Fishers
Island, as of interest I'm connection with
the wreck. Sergeant Scott, a member Of
the 146th Company, Coast Artillery, is be-
lieved to have been passenger on the
wrecked local train that night.
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Brotherhood of America

Encouraged by the success Of the recent
big union class Initiation held in this city. all
circles are bending their efforts to make the
next one larger and more successful than any
Of its predecessors. This union class initiation
will be held Tuesday evening, May %, In the
Eall Of Schuyler Circle. No. 80. under the d.
rect and personal supervision OF the Grand Cir
cle officers Of Pennsylvania, who will be present
and assist In the ceremonies. Circulars have
been mailed not only TO circles, but to all
and Efforts in securing Candidates for this
special occasion.
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Woman Walks $500 Miles to Wed

SEATTLE, Wash. April 24-Mrs
Charlotte Palmer, of Boone, Ia, is the
bride of Frank ]. Foy, of this city after
walking more than $500 miles for the nup-
tials. Because she had not money to pay
the railroad fare, Mrs Palmer and her
two sons left Omaha June 2S last and
hiked to San Francisco. BY advertising
several firms en- route she obtained S2750.
Arriving at San Francisco October 10.
they spent six months resting Then Mrs.
Palmer came north by steamship to
marry Foy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24

Local Followers Of Damon and Pythias
Initiate Many Candidates

Tuesday evening, Improvement Lodge,
No. 1917, of Clifton Heights, conferred the
degre of Knight in long form, upon "a
candidates, the work being performed by
the degree team, under direction of De.
gree Master Walter Perry
Two propositions were received for the
class being formed for the month of May.
During the current term, the lodge has
had an increase in membership Of ~ per
cent. or a total of 142. The members are
all on the firing line" and promise Grand
Chancellor Mentzell 150 members by June
30. The lodge contemplates forming n
mandolin quartet to assist In degree work
Intesrlty Lodge, No. 4s. enjoyabiy celebrated
The EVENT. sssysd 10 bs,nS oW S SIR KnSSt
who. around the banquet table enjoyed a
so6ial hour, listening 70 inspiring addresses,
the prosperity enjoyed by Integrity Lodge.
Prior to the banquet the third degree in long
form was lmpressively rendered upon four
y essyFe be- THIS 96se SH rs an e1smPe 20
tion OF members working along progressive
fraternal lines.
Oriental Lodge. No 25 held a eonvoeatlon
Of special interest at Its last meetlng, listen
ing 70 encouraging addresses OF notable visit
teEns S opsra65s KnS6ss snd 1se fF"
stsqbep T SSdss No. in the hall
and always opens It portals Hospitality to ali
Sir knights. who honor Il with a visit. Al
the last convocation, Brother Goldbaum
was presented with a silver loving cup as a
token of esteem and appreciation OF services
Chancellor Commander A. Hyman made the
presentation speech. to which the recipient
suitably responded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
Shepherds of Bethlehem

Supreme Commander Sir Joseph Tracy was
the select degree team appointed TO initiate a
night next
Workers. Association, and is 5 follows: NJ
Sir ] Frey e., Lady %4tys zaekeGy; Y; g. Lady
corseadden; NJ, Sir McAdams; G.. Lady Ber-
ker. and Lady Mary Frey.
.ible toward the success of the class inltia-
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Order of Moose

The regular semimonthly meeting of Phila-
dslphia Lodge was held yesterday afternoon
street This lodge now numbers close to IS
QUO. ts the largest single frateTnal subordiDats
aspirations fixed to reach the 10000 mark
In the near future.
Tomorrow night special function will be
provided known "A Might In Germany"
their ladies. - -0
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
Golden Eagle Knights

Valiant Knights Of the Golden Eagle. ever
alert 70 questions Affecting the public veal or
the wisdom Of national safety, or rather such
preparation as viii best safeguard national
Interests. Imbued with this thought Clear
View Castle, No. 4e7. announces a Prepared
ness Night" for Tuesday May 10. The meet
Woodland Avenue. and AZ g, Hafper, on b.
half Of the Natianal Security League. Esill
hess.s All Sir Knights ana friends are cor
49, kzslAe4 = - sxAzezk-
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Police Court Chronicles

Hannah Jones believes in taking adj
vantage of every opportunity. When she
saw chance to buy a pocketbook con-
taining 5000 for 50 she jumped at the bar
gain The money was found by Bill
Grimes, rather sincere negro, who
didn't seem to recognize its value. Bin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
Alleged Thief, Hurt, Held for Trial

Charles Navens, 90 years old, Of 1s4
Catharine street, whose leg was broken
in a leap from n window at 604 East
Allegheny avenue, where neighbors said
he was attempting to commit n robbery
on February 20, was discharged from the
Episcopal Hospital yesterday and taken
to the Front and Westmoreland streets
police station, where Magistrate wrig1sy
held him In $1,000 bail for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
Results Announced of Recent Elec-
tions for Grand Commandery
Officers ..

Wednesday evening, a special session
of the Grand Commandery of Pennsyi-
vania will be held in Friendship Hall, 1911
Columbia avenue, at which delegations
will be present from all local command
cries., as well as others from Chester, will
mington, Marcus Hook. West Chester and
other sections in the Eastern sections OF
the State. Grand Commander Blngaman,
of Reading, will preside, and Grand
Recorder Hoffman, of this city. as we'll as
other Grand officers, will be present.
,,,,th Al pas. eommsndsrs pressntng themselves,
membership in the grand body and a meeting
bristling with enthusiasm and potential in
fidentfy looked for. p'''''' ''"' ''"-
A class OF over 100 candidates, will be ad-
by Mystic cross Commandory, No. 4se in
the hall at 28l South Goth street. An extra
Sa hss Osf %sssS os Sf a
pected.
Special musical features will be supplied
% be s son ias THE II asas hf Of
the n @ Rfd Rd foP% Sy ,a @ desrss e
Vile said to be the finest S team Nil in the s9sfs s9afs
which VIII be- used for Tits "r GeEPso aona cost
this team over 1920. Ali members OF local
work. -
The election board of the Grand Command
cry OF Pennsylvania met at headquarters in
this city during the last week and officially
counted the returns received from all subordi-
nate Communicates throughout the State. show
Ing the votes cast by past commanders for
state officers for the coming year
The result of this annual election is as
follows:
For grand commander. Sir James p. Brady.
1883 votes; grand generalissimo. Sir Harry
NJ. AslSin, 1881: grand captain general Sir
Warren ]. Rar9nsberger, 1884 grand prelate,
Sir Sir Clint 8 Miller, 1897; grand recorder. sIr
Gh%GisS W BRRs,l9T 1850 srqgd senior
1883; grand warden. Sir Eli j. sternsF. t 1855: SIS:
/: Cleayer. 9s; Sir Frank g. Ellis, 5s4:. Sir
w W. Al Gretzinger 1923; Sir W, e. IBraunlich.
aEorpberger. 10 19S; Sir J. Smith Relhle, 1876;
Sir $; y; Glass, i2; Sir +. c: stsphsns. Il.
j. Beisel. li6; Sir w. Fl. Davis. sos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24

Haverford Council is always we'll repre-
The present past grand regent halls from this
ellis, which Is doing such good work for the
orders advancemsnt. is an honored member
nrgt hcnors in the bowling contest and ls the
only iades' auxiliary association that Is doing
practical active work for the fraternity is
proud of the fact that II. ls connected with
Haverford Council. Among Its members are
found some of the best workers for Joint en-
terta ir ments. well some OF the best leo
turers In the order.
Friday, evening the council held impressive
memorial services for deceased members 10
which the ladies were admitted Friday May
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
Two Men, 20 Horses Die in Fire

P1TTsFIELD, Mass, April 24.-James
Penner and Andrew Colbert, hostlers,
were trapped by a fire In the Hamilton
Livery Stable here and died OF suffocation.
Twepty.two horses were burned In their
stalls. The cause of the fire is not
known.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
-. De annual pinochie prrty ana darce viii

10. the annual pinochie party ana dance will
be held
Members Of Pennsylvania council have rcn-
crously offered serieH OF prizes to- those Sc
curing new candidates during the year. II -
thought that special eftorte TO increase INC
membership OF the council should receive spe.
cial rewards Co-opcratinE in this movement
and desiring n prosperous administration. Re.
gent MeCauslsnd is sending out some ,toreettol ~
leved win be productive OF good results.
. Integrity Council meets tonight In Friendship
Hall. 1911 Columbia avenue, William -.
Young OF this council, grand council trustee
has been also elected tren surer of the Aseo-
clated Councils of Philadelphia and Vicinity
Among the howlers, the two-man tourna-
ment at 1907 Market street e. holding the
centre OF the stage Phiodelphia councils
representatives hold the honor OF having the
leading team In Brothers Penchard and
McCrahan. There are some very interesting
contests every Thursday night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
North Wales Property Valuations

Property valuations in North Wales
have increased s2s,425 over the rating last
year, according TO tabulated reports
Ward divisions are 1st Ward. S262.725 !;
q Hard. s2s0ss0; 80 Ward ss42.115
Total ASSESSED valuation n thsfborough Is
zaszllg.