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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
RIRLE CLASS SOCIAL.

New Cumberland, Pa, March 90. -
Tomorrow nights social of the Mems
Bible Glass of Trinity United Brethren
Church promises to be an interesting
event. Professor Haley, cartoonist, mu-
sician and entertainer, will be present
with his trombone, which will be one
of the features of the program which
has been arranged by the social COM
mittee of the class.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
FOUND ACTING STRANGELY

Elsom S. Lauver was picked up this
morning at Second and Muench streets
by patrolmen in that district. Com
plants had been made by residents that
he was acting strangely. Taken to the
police station he was unable to give
his name but bore an Identification card
that enabled the police to get in touch
with his relatives at Penbrook. Po-
lice officials allowed him to go home
with relatives who came fro him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29

the Interstate Commerce Commission
together with multitude of protests
against higher rates telegraphed by
shippers. commercial organizations
and allied interests.
The first question to be decided by
the commission is whether it shall
modify its rules under which pro-
posed tariff increases might be sus-
pended for many months pending in
vestigatoin.
Passenger rates would not be chang
ed under the present action.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
JOSEPH WHISTLER BURIED

New Cumberland, Pa. March 30. -
Funeral, services were held for Joseph
whistler from Baughman Memorial
Methodist Church yesterday afternoon.
The Rev. II s. Wilcox preached the
sermon. After prayer by the Rev.
c. IS. Heiges, pastor of the Church of
God, a quartet composed of II. w. But
torff, f. n. Burns Mrs. w. o. Keister
and Miss Parthemore, rendered sew
era1 selections. The palbearers were
members of Eureka Lodge of Masons,
of Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
STUDY FREIGHT
RATE INCREASE
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Considers Protests of
Many Shippers
By Associated Press

Washington, March %. = Prelim-
mary proposals of virtually all rail-
roads of the country for flat freight
rathe increases ranging between 10 and
Fl per cent. were weighed to-day by
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
U. $. TO ADVERTISE

Washington, March S.-Preliminary
arrangements for coordination of all
government advertising of national
scope through national advertising
advisory board, were made to-day at
the War and Navy Departments. De-
tails will be worked out by Director
Ford, of the National Defense Council.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
Paint Without Oil
Remarkable Discovery That Cuts
Down the Cost of Paint
Seventy-Five Per Cent.
Free Trial Package IL Mailed to
Everyone Who Writes.

Everyone Who Writes,
A. L. Rice, a prominent manufacturer
of Adams, N. ", has discovered a pro-
cess of making q. new kind of paint
without the use of oil. He calls II
Powdrpaint. 1t comes in the form OF
a dry powder and all that is required
is cold water to make paint weather
for outside or inside painting. 1t is the
cement principle applied to paint. II
adheres to any surface wood. stone OF
brick. spreads and looks like oil paint
and costs about one-fourth as much.
Write to Mr. A. L. Rice. Manufacture
er, 365 North Street, Adams, N. Y, and
he will send you a tree trial package,
showing you how you can save a good
many dollars. Write to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
DUTCH FEAR TO FISH

Ymuiden, Netherlands, March 29.-
Germany's proclamation of the ruth
less submarine war is deterring most
fishing craft from sailing, and several
of those that had put to sea have al
ready fallen victims to German sub
marines.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29
WILL ENTERTAIN CLASS

New Cumberland. Pa. March 20. -
Miss Elmira Ruby, of Water street,
will entertain the Noble Daughters
Sunday school class of the Church of
God at her home this evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-29


The announcement that an old FASH
ioned spelling bee was to be held at the
Masonic Homes on Friday evening, was
sufficient to attract a large audi
ence, notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather.
The entertainment proved to be ex-
ceedingly interesting, as it combined a
number of fine features in addition to
the spelling classes.
There were two spelling classes, one
for those under Ia years of age, and one
for those over that age; also a class for
general information, without limit to
to age.
The prizes for the three classesswer
the same, a two and one-half dollar
gold piece as nrst prfze. and silver
dollar as second and third prizes.
The following teachers kindly and
very efficiently officiated in the classes:
Miss Katie o. Miller, first class; Miss
Befnice x! Eckman, second class, ana
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
Her Suspicion.

Il declare for it" said Aunt Fretty
Fawlts to Mrs, Judge Tubman. Il be-
iieve old Cap'n Peggington is thinking
about marrying again. Burt Blurt says
the cap'n painted UP his wooden leg
yesterday Burt didn't tell me, but he
told Ellick Smart, and Ellick repeated
it to his sister, Prissy and Priss told
it to Pheeny Partlow, and Pheeny told
it to the sweet potato peddler, and the
sweet potato peddler told me not ten
minutes ago. So ! guess it's So
Kansas City Star.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
| WHEN III okoLoNA THESE BOOSTERS

think Of joining the Navy see
these men, then you will count
from your home state. When
you go TO Memphis and enlist
your state gets no credit for
your enlistment.
You will save money by join
ing oar wire and implement club.
S. c. Jones.
1t is the purpose of the Red
Cross authorities to organize
all colored people, who want to
help along, in the work. It is as
much the duty Of these to help
as it is the white people. Fully
as many negroes from Missis-
sippi will be in the army as there
will be whites. This is the OPP
portunity of the negro to show
whether he has the right feeling
toward those who need help.
The actions of the negro in this
war will very largely determine
his status for all time to come.
A striking illustration of what
can be accomplished by the peo-
pie of our community in the
matter of saving is demonstrated
by the fact that The First Ma
tional Bank is mailing out checks
in payment of Christmas Saving
Club Accounts amounting to be-
tween ten and fifteen thousand
dollars. Practically every dollar
of this is money deposited in
small amounts and which would
have been spent for unnecessary
things had it not been for the
bank affording the people this
splendid plan and now it comes
in a consolidated form with in
terest at a time of the year when
it will be most appreciated and
be of benefit to many.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

TO make salt beads, heat two hand
auls Of common salt as hot as tho
hands win stand Warm one cupful
OF cornstarch, and mix with the salt.
Take one cupful Of hot water and col
or it any desired shade with water
colors, and use to form paste with
the salt and corn starch.
Mold with the hands into the sized
bead required, and have large cush.
ion ready, SO that when large pin is
stuck through each bead the pin can
be at once stuck into the cushion
One can make beads ali of the same
size or graduate the sizes, threading
the large ones in the middle Of tho
string. and smaller ones at the ends
or groups of large beads can be sep
arateG by smaller ones.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

The Red Cross Christmas
Membership Drive is on. The
slogan is Give Your Christmas
Present to Humanity. Do Your
Bit Join the Red Cross. -
Mrs. W. H. Edens and son
Billie. who have been making
their home in Leland the past
several month, are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. I.
Quinn.
The ladies Of the Episcopal
church will hold their Annual
Bazaar, on Main street, Tuesday,
December 18th. Oysters served
in all styles. Everybody invited
to attend.
We have installed Electric
Power at the former Hawkins
Gin and will gin your cotton any
day you bring it until further
notice. ]. H. Terry, Supt.
For SALE-Registered Aber-
deem Angus Cattle. herd headed
by son of Grand Champion, Black
Cap Star. Prices reasonable,
satisfaction guaranteed.
S. l.. Whitson,
Centerville, Tenn.
We see that the Okolona Bank
ing Company has mailed out its
Christmas Saving Cecks for
this year. We are told that the
number and amout has far ex-
coed that of last year and am
glad for there will be more
happy homes and hearts.
For RENT OR SALE -160 acres
land J mile from Okolona depot.
Fenced to itself. No Johnson
grass. j. M. Haley.
Mrs. Matte Davis and daugh-
ter, Miss Jude Ivanhoe, have
returned from a short visit in
Memphis, where they attended
Ben Hur.
STRAYED OR STOLEN From
the Oil Mill Monday-one black
SOW, weight about 200 pounds,
no tail. Any information re-
garding whereabouts will be re-
warded by. W. A. Ellis.
Mrs. Elias and Miss Elias en-
tertained in their usual charming
manner, last week, in honor of
Mrs. Edward Elias. Auction
Bridge and Rock were enjoyed.
All guests were allowed to cut
for the prize, Mrs. Walter Smith
receiving a pair of silk hose. A
salad course was served.
Mr.. Jas. 7. Reynolds. travel
ing recruiting officer for the
navy is here this week making
preparation for the party to be
here next week. Mr.. w H.
Hancock will be in charge of the
recruiting station to be opened
in the city hall on 10th. If you
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

The Red Cross is making a big
drive for members. Join and
let your dollar be a Christmas
present to this excellent cause.
Better still, pay two dollars and
get the magazine, 1t is well
worth anybody's dollar. n
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

Join the Red Cross now.
Mr.. Charlie McGehee spent
first of the week in Memphis.
A few Pure Duroc Jersey Pigs
for sale.
R. II. Haughton.
Frank Adams, of A. and vi.
college, was home for the week
end.
Mrs. Ben Collins and little
daughter have returned from
Shaw.
If in need of wire or nipple
ments see US at once.
S. c. Jones.
Henry Ballard has returned
from a several days stay in
Mobile.
Give your Christmas present
to humanity. Do your bit join
the Red Cross.
Messrs Sidney Jones and AL
bert Wilson have enlisted in the
aviation service.
Mrs. E. j. Lyles, of Muskogee,
Okla, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. R. w. Chandler.
DIR. Morgan's Office for rent.
Apply to
Mrs. j. 7. Buchanan.
Mr.. z. P. Hawkins went to
Memphis first of the week and
enlisted in the navy.
Miss Lucylle Pippin, of the
delta, is the attractive guest of
Miss Blanche Edens.
JUST RECEIvED-Car load of
Buggies.
Adams & Neubert.
Mrs. H. G. Strong, of Derma,
is visiting her daughters, Mrs.
Oliver Shell and Mrs. Crabtree.
If you will need any repairs
for any implement let US have
your order at once.
S. G. Jones.
There will be services at the
Episcopal church Sunday night,
December 10th, conducted by
Rev. Fulford. Everybody in
vited to attend.
New Dill Pickle, New Sweet
Mixed and Sour Pickle, New
Country Sorghum, Fresh Bread
and Mackerel at
BRADY BROS.
Lieut.. Jack Farmer, who has
been stationed at Camp Pike for
several months, was in the city
frst of the week en- route to
Jacksonville, Fla.
Write or phone your wants for
wire and implements.
S. c. Jones.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

A town that never has anything to do in
public way is on the way to the cemetery.
Any citizen who will do nothing for his town
is helping to dig the grave.
A man that curses the town furnishes the
coffin.
The man who is that selfish as to have no
time from his business to give to city affairs is
making the shroud.
The man that will not advertise is driving the
hearse.
The man who is always pulling back from any
public enterprise throws bouquets on the grave
The man who is so stingy as to be bowling
hard times breaches the funeral sings the dox-
ology, and thus the town lies buried from all sor
rows and care. Selected.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
Onlt.ncx.

An Illinois hunter the other day
crawled through barbed wire fence,
pulling his gun after him. No sureE
method has ever been discovered. Tha
funeral was well attended. = Prov
dence Journal.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
Trespass Notice.

No hogs will be allowed to run
at large on my land, at any time.
No hunting or other form Ct
trespass allowed. Offenders will
be delt with according to law.
F. ]. BATES.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
Best Form Of Bell. no.

The betting used on machinery n
The Russian oil fields is made Of cana
els hair resisting grease better than
rubber. leather or cotton.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13
Daily Thouuht.

1t is feTri stand most in fear .
For in tepness it surmounteth tt
other accidents. Montague.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-12-13

Pix \ G17@1 In 9 to ; $50
voor ,iruvx;e, will refund ne IL PAzc
OINTMENt' fats to cure any ca y Itchins
Blind. Bleeding >rProtrudiry Piief 6tol4deys
The first nppli a ion gives Ease t..A Rest. ~
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-03-22
U-B0AT WARFARE,
PROVES DISAPPOINTING
Only 70 British Ships Of Over 1900
Tons Lost in Six Weeks of
Campaign.

London, March 16.-"The German
submarine campaign reported to have
assumed enhanced vigor on February
l must be ~singularly disappointing to
the Germans themselves" says the
Board of Trade review. "At the be-
ginning of January, 1917, Great Brit
ain possessed approximately 3,731 YES
sells of 1000 tons and more. Many
others Of less tonnage are. not TAX
en- into consideration.
From February 1 to March IA the
loss of British ships of more than
1000 tons were approximately IS,
which number deducted from the to-
tai leaves the British mercantile ma
rine with 1868 ships of over 1000
tons, after six weeks of German sub
marine warfare.
1T should be remembered a large
proportion of tonnage is ON the stocks
building for the British mercantile
marine and a fair percentage of the
total is being turned out monthly. In
the total above mentioned no account
is taken of ships completed or
bought in neutral countries"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-03-22
MESSAGE IS TO Be MILITANT
WILSON PLANNING ADDRESS TO
. 65th CONGRESS.
To Urge Prompt Action on Drastic De.
Tense Measures-Universa Train
ing to Be Big Question.

Washington, March 15.-President
Wilson's message to the Sixty-fifth
Congress, called in extraordinary ses-
sion April 16, will be sharply militant.
Defense measures such as the coun-
try has not been called on to fur
nish since the Spanish-Anerican war
will be urged by the President for i'm
mediate consideration and prompt ac-
ton. These are expected t include:
Legislation covering all matters col
lateral with the defense of the Ameri-
can merchant marine.
Suggestion for action on some form
of universal service or training to pre-
pare the American youth for service
on land and sea If called on.
Training to Be Big Question.
Appropriations for the army and
conservation measures which will re-
lease for immediate use the mineral
and oil resources nov locked up in
public lands.
Universal training promises to be
the biggest question facing Congress.
President Wilson and Secretary of
Val Baker have sent out an appeal
for thoughtful public opinion on the
needs and wishes of the country" and
ION this radical departure from the
military traditions of the country"
In answer to the plea newspapers
are found thus far to favor-about
five to one-the adoption of some uni.
versal training plan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-03-22
JAPANESE ROYALTY PAYS
TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR
Marks CT Honor Shown at Funeral. OF
G. w. Guthrie IN Toxic Before
Body Starts Home.

Toxic, March 16.-The presence Of
Prince and Princess Nashimote, per-
sonally representing the emperor and
empress, and several other princess
and ~princesses of royal blood at the
funeral services for the late George
w. Guthrie, American ambassador to
Japan, added to the imposing tribute
paid to the late diplomat by both
court and government officials.
A squadron of cavalry and a mill.
tary band escorted the body from the
American embassy to Trinity Episco.
pal cathedral through streets lined by
regiments of infantry while the side
walks were filed with people who
stood with uncovered heads Is the
procession passed. The Japanese gov.
eminent provided a special funeral
train for the transportation Of the body
to Yokohama pending the voyage to
the United States on a japanese mar
of war.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-03-22
CARRANzA IS CHOSEN HEAD
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF MEXICO
BY HEAVY VOTE.
Although There Was No Opposition
for Presidency Congressional Con-
tests Are Bitterly Fought.

Mexico City, March i2. = General
Venustiano Carranza has been elect
ed president of Mexico by what is
believed to have. been the largest
vote eyer cast in the republic.
Although the voters had the privi-
lege Of writing in or declaring any
name they desired, General Carranza
received all but a few scattering bal
lots. The estimated vote cast runs
all the way from several hundred thou
sand to a million. ,s
The presidential election was pro-
vided for in articles adopted by the
constitutional assembly which met at
Queretaro. Many of the old residents
declare that this was the first real
election ever held in the country Re-
ports from various parts of the re-
public indicate that there was no dis.
turbance or intimidation.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-03-22
SOLDIERS GUARD NEWCASTLE
ToRNADo-sWEPT TOWN IS IN
HANDS OF NATIONAL GUARD.
Financial Aid for Stricken CITY Ia
Rushed In From All Points In
State.

Newcastle, Ind, March IA. - With
indiana National guard troops, fresh
from Mexican border duty, p~atrolling
the streets. Newcastle, which was
swept by a tornado has settled down.
Arrangements had been made to care
for practically all the homeless.
Churches, SCHOOLS, lodgerooms. public
halls and dwellings were thrown open
to them.
The death toll, revised, showed 20
dead, two missing, a score seriously
injured. and 100 suffering from minor
hurts. No more bodies have been
found In the ruins. Two of the injured
died in hospitals during the day.
Property loss is placed at $1,000, 900.
Food supplies and money aid began
to reach the city early. The food
problem became serious early. Crack
ers sold at 2 cents each and bananas
at a nickel apiece. The gas supply
was shut off and many places were
without NEAR of preparing such food
as was at hand.
In answer to the appeal for finan.
cial aid, sent broadcast over the state
by a citizens committee, relief funds
have been started in many cities of
the state. Charles w. Fairbanks, Re-
publican candidate for vice president
In the last election. contributed 81, 900.
No footing has been reported so far.
While martial law has not been de-
clared, soldiers are holding the city
with a strong hand to prevent disor.
ders.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-03-22
CHINA BREAKS WITH
BERLIN; SEXES SHIPS

Washington, March. 15.--china
has severed diplomatic relations
with Germany, taken possession
Of all German merchant ships
in Shanghai, about six In num-
Der, placed their crews on shore
under guard and. placed armed
guards on the vessels. Advices
to the Navy department from
the senior officer In Chinese
waters gave no further details.
American Minister Reinsch,
at Picking, has reported to the
STATE department that China had
severed diplomatic relations
with Germany and that the Ger
man minister had been handed
his passports.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-03-22
ADDED TO BY
BRITISH FRANCE
GERMANS FORCED BACK FUR.
THEIR IN ADVANCE LOOKING TO
CAPTURE OF BAPAuME.
BRITISH ARE BEYOND BAGDAD
Turks Are Given No Rest, Being
Pursued by Cavalry on Land and
Gunboats on Water-Fisht-
ing Renewed in GaIicia

London, March 15.-Further notable
gains have been made by the British
forces against the Germans in the op-
erations which have as their object
the capture of Bapaume and a general
bending back of the German line east
ward IN the Somme and Ancre re-
gions of France.
According to the British wal office
communication under another of the
terrific bombardments, the Germans
have abandoned their main defensive
system west of Bapaume on a front
OF three and a half miles to a depth
OF a mile. The advance gave King
Georges troops the village of Grevil-
lers and the Loupart Wood, bringing
the advanced British forces to a scant
mile and IA half from the northwest
ern outskirts Of Bapaume.
North Of the Ancre the left wing of
the British in this particular opera
ton has bent back the German. line
on a front of about a mile east and
northeast of Gommecourt.
Turks Get No Rest.
The Turks evidently are being given
no rest by the British operating
against them northward from Bagdad
along the Tigris river. After the cap-
ture of Bagdad, the British cav-
airy kept on the heels of the re-
treating Turks and occupied the town
of Kazimain, five miles to the north,
taking more than 100 prisoners. Gun
boats are proceeding up the river in
pursuit of the Turks.
Fighting Is Renewed.
Considerable fighting has again
broken out in Galicia anu in Macedon-
ia, according to the German war of
fee. In the former region north of
the Zlochof-T arnopol railway the Ger
mans in a raid on Russian positions
captured 1923 Russians and Is of their
machine guns and near Brzezany took
more than $50 prisoners.