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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-05
NEW THOUGHT FOR SCOUTS.
Suggestion That They Might Help in
Grass Cutting About Town

Boy Scouts. woman hving IN the
western part of the city suggests, might
help out in a new form Of CIVIC activity
Many persons, the woman said,
have been unable to get anyone to cut
the grass on their lawns, and IT occurred
to me that if the Scouts. who are anxious
TO help where thev can, would come to the
rescue. it might be profitable for them and
know it would be relief to some OF the
lawn owners"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-05
PITTSBURGH HOUSEWIFE
Tells How Hard Working Women May
Keep Well and Strong

Pittsburgh, Pa Il keep house for
my husband and myself and ] got into
a weak, rundown, nervous condition
and no appetite heard how Nnol
helped others and tried it and it built
me up 50 ! am strong. have a good APP
petite and feel better III every way "--
Mrs. james Croker
The reason Vinol was 50 successful in
Mrs Croker's case is because II contains
the very elements needed to build up a
weakened, rundown system. make rich
red blood and create strength.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-05
MISS BIC KTA GRADUATED.
Wins Gold Class Medal nj Visitation
Convent, Georgetown, -. &.

Miss Theresa Bickta, daughter If
Charles +. Biclta, was graduated with
honors and received the gold class medal
at the commencement exercises 0f the
Visitation Convent, ~ Georgetown. - 6.
on Monday. Mr.. Bickta and his sisters.
Miss Emma Bickta and Miss Lillian
Bickta and Miss Jean Kaiser, attended the
function and returned him with Mise
Bickta, who has been attending the school
for several years. John Kaiser, Of George
town, Del, also was present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-05
ENTER L. S. SERVICE.

Miss Margaret Laird and Miss Alice
Richey left this morning for Bridgehan-
ton, L. i where they will JON a section
Farm.
Allan Richcy Jr. and John Fulenwider
20 to Annapolis, Md on June IS, to take
physical examinations to enter the Naval
Academy Mr. Richey Is now visiting
Judge and Mrs. Samuel Seabury at last
hampton, L. l.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-05

The ezercisas we're held in the convent,
and MonRignor Bonzana, Apostolic dele
pato delivered the address and pr cnie'
the diplomas and special awards Among
the guests Of honor Worc Shane Leslie,
editor IL the Dublin Renew, Rear Admiral
Benson. q. S. n Baron Relic and Colonel
Colardet If the French High Commission.
Minister Iladivar, Of San Salvador,
Minister Elizalda II Ecuador md acyerali
other diplomats
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
IN MEM0RIAM

On Monday morning, May 6, 1918,
The gates of heaven again went ajar
and the death angel left it's shining
portals and winged its way to earth
10 accompany the spirit of little Dallas
Eugene Massey to the realms Of eter-
nal bliss,
This darling baby boy, the only
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Massey,
az near Tabernacle, was born Decem-
her Z, 1917, and for only five short
months had this tender little blossom
Bl6oHned in their hearts when God
took him out of their lives into the
heautiful beyond to clasp hands with
httle brother In happy reunion on
tbe banks Ofsthe beautiful river which
flows in song eternal, and near its
crystal banks the birds sing sweetest
and the flowers bloom brightest for
sSemore.
on, heartbroken parents, dry those
fearful eyes and look up to the hills
crimsoning with eternal morn. Inc
reunion kiss and the joyous welcome
vail obliterate the sad goodbye. Till
then, dear parents, we lay his pre-
ciOns dust beneath the beloved soil
Of aOld Charleston" where the birds
will carol their vespers and gentle
breezes breathe fragrance DER his
grave. "A FRIEND.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
DEEP WATERWAYS

ST. Louis, Mo, May 14.-Business
men from every state and city touch
cd by navigable water today joined
Va q concerted movement to induce
Che federal government to aid in the
development of deep waterways and
To finance river barge lines to relieve
The railroad congestion during the
war emergency.
These business men representing
vast shipping interests gathered in
ST. Lonis from as far north as st.
Paul. as far south as New Orleans,
and as far east as Cincinnati, to at
tend the first annual meeting of the
Mississippi Valley Waterways Asso-
citation. sII
Il Marvellous progress toward the de-
yeIopment of river terminals has been
made during the year by many OF
Che principal interests and cities, but
Che delegates agreed that the time
has come for the national government
to coma forward with the aid required
to make impossible recurrence of the
congestion that blocked the rail car
Hiers last winter in the most crit
ical hour of American history.
Senator James A. Reed, of Mis-
souri,, who has organized congress-
ional committee composed of senators
and representatives of all Mississippi
valley states, to work in the interests
of waterways development, assures
tAe business men that aid from the
national government will be forth
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE is
NOW ACCOMPLISHED FACT

Washington, May 15.-Aerial mail
service in the United States today be-
came an accomplished fact.
Piloted by army ayiators, airplanes
carried consignments of mail from
New York and Philadelphia to Wash
ington and from Philadelphia to New
York. A plane which started from
the national capital for Philadelphia
in the presence of President Wilson
and other high government officials
was forced to land at Waldorf, Nd,
30 miles awey, because of a broken
propeller,
With the exception of Sunday, daily
trips from each end Of the New York
Washington air mail route are planned
by the postoffice department. Each
machine will fly one-half the lap of
the journey, the mail being trans
ferred to different planes at Phladel-
pha. The mail on the machine which
was forced down today will be sent
out from Washington on the plane
making tomorrow's regular trip.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
MAY 10Th TO 27TH

Is there a citizen of Upton county
who doesn't know the significance Of
that date? "Breathes there man
with soul SO dead" that he hasn'
already promised himself to do more
than his bit during the ensuing week :?
Red Cross. War Fund Drive Week
And the publicity committee is
going to see that you don't forget
it. Look at the full page underwent
ten Red Cross advertisement in an
other part of this paper. The 10 men
who signed it were the first 10 we
asked. Other merchants just as loyal
will give their bits when called upon.
This is an every-man campaign.
America no longer has a place for
the selfish, the narrow, the "all-for-
self" mani
Ten thousand dollars is to be raised
in Upton county next week for a
most glorious cause-that of the Red
Cross. We are getting into the hab-
it Of giving. We are finding the
praise of our consciences more pleas
ant than the empty plaudits Of the
multitudes. If we haven't giyen until
it hurts, we have given nothing. Sac
rifice means the doing without for a
cause. Unless we have deprived our
selves of things we really need, we
have given little though in our mon
ey we have given much. Let's give
generously to the Red Cross. By so
doing we will help shorten the war.
bring the hand Of mercv to our wound
ed on foreign battlefields. and will
purchase for ourselves share in a
happier eternity. This is the dav of
manhood, with all the word implies.
Our sister counties have given far
more than we to the Red Cross. We
must put Upton county among the
verv first Of the liberal givers.
May 20-27? Yes, the week we
come across" for cause than which
there is none better. Don't let your
community solicitors have to hunt
you up. Go to them and make your
subscription-twice as much as YOU
had intended before reading this. Buy
our soldiers relief from pain. Give
your money to the Red Cross. Make
all of us who have helped in this drive
proud that we have tried to serve
just at this time.
Verv respectfully.
EDWIN H. BROWN,
Chairman Publicity Committee. Sec
ond Red Cross War Fund Drive.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

coming if the inland cities act in I'M
ison.
"The question Of cost is absolutely
mmaterial," said Senator Reed. "The
question as to whether boat traffic
can be made profitable in peace times
for the present is inconsequential.
This war is costing $60,O0O,0OO per
day. The cost Of the war for one
hour would put great barge line
upon the Mississippi river. If the
operation of such a barge line would
shorten this war by one hour, it
would be paid for in full.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The committee in charge Of the land
ing station for the arplanes at Gov
ington desires to sell the clover crop
in the field. The clover crop is fine,
and of course there will be two cut
tings. We will receive sealed bids
for this clover crop. The highest
bidder will get it. Please file your
bids with me as chairman of the COM
mittee. The time for filing same will
close at | p. M, Saturday, May Is,
1918. In making bids, make it for
the whole of the crop. We reserve
the right to reject any and all bids.
Terms cash, or good note payable
July /, 1918.
w. u. RRINGLE. Chairman.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
INCREASE IN FREIGHT
AND PASSENGER RATES

Washington, May 10. - Estimates
made today by railroad officials in
dictate that an increase of at least
rs per cent in freight and passenger
rates will be necessary this year to
meet the higher costs of fuel, wages,
equipment and other operating expen-
SEES, now set at between S600,000,000
and $750,000,000 more than last year.
Recommendation that rates be rails
ed by approximately this percentage
has been made to Director General
McAdoo by his advisers. He is ex-
pected to act within the next six
weeks, and to put increases into eff
feet. Shippers will be permitted to
appeal to the interstate commerce
commission under the railroads act
and final decision will be with the
president.
Such an increase as is proposed
would be the biggest in history of
American railways, as the percentage
is larger than any ever sought by
the railways under private manage
ment, and would apply alike to the
entire country. Both class and com
modify schedules would be affected.
Rate experts of the interstate COM
merce commission and railroad ad-
ministration now are at work on new
schedules. Any increases to be or
dered will be arranged in manner
to preserve rate relationships between
communities and regions, officials said
today, so that industries and con-
meTcial interests will be subject to
the same degree of rate compensa-
tiop as at present.
Passenger fares would be raised
under the plan suggested to about 8
cents a mile from the existing general
rate Of little less than 2 IL cents.
The proposed increase, it is est
mated, would yield about $9O0,0OO,-
O0O-$ 7OO,OO0,OO0 freight and $780,
100000 in passenger revenues. This
would leave a margin above the es-
timated increase in operating expen-
ses eventually, but since the new
rates would not go into effect until
the year is half over, their weld
would fall several hundred million
dollars short of meeting the antic-
ipated deficit this year.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
THIS WIDOW WAS HELPED

Mrs. A. Walden, AGO Glenn Ave-,
Fresno. Cal, writes: II had a fever
and it left me with cough every
winter. Foley's Honey and Tar helps
me every time. | am a widow Sc
years old" Nothing better for bron-
chial, grip and similar coughs and
colds that hang on. Just fine for
Group and whooping cough.
Sold nv Union Drug Go.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Mr.. Walter Fowlkes went to by
ersburg today to attend the bedside
Of his father, Mr.. A. B. Fowlkes
who underwent an operation at the
Hosmer Hospital.
Miss Ella Crawford, of Jackson,
after a visit to her brother, Mr.. W.
H. Crawford, left this morning for
a visit to Memphis before return
ing home.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
NOTICE

The members of the Upton county
Democratic executive committee are
hereby called to meet at the court
house on Saturday, May 18th, at 2
o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
nominating five county commissioners
to coTnpose a CountX Democratic Pri-
mary Board, as provided for in Sec
ten s. Chapter -4le oftthe Acts Of
the General Assembly, State Of Ten
nessee, 1917.
A. 3. CORR Chairman.
JAS. J. MILLER. Secretary:
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

To All Colored Preachers-I am
making preparations to ship some
new tpmbstones for the Townsend
(colored) cemetery and other grave
yards in the county, and want meet
ings to clean off all lots. A. D..
Smith, 1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Strayed. From my pasture near
Garland, small black horse mule
about Is hands high and weighing
about 800 pounds; has knot on right
shoulder caused from collar. Will
pay suitable reward for information
leading to his recovery. ]. R. josh
lin. 9m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Notice.ZWe, the undersigned citi-
zens of District No. 2, do hereby for
bid any hunting or trespassing upon
our lands under penalty of the law
J. E. Morton, w. A. McWilliams, w.
7. Gwinn, f. L. Dean, j. r. Baskin,
]. W. Alternately, D. Mills, J. P.
Bailey, 9m2w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted. - Several typewriters to
overhaul. New machines are hard to
get in war times, so let me put your
old machine in good order. Price is
right. Elmer Nevis. 9m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-A good Jersey COW, fine
heifer calf one month old. See them
and you will want them. T.Riley Davis
Phone 259. 1w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted to Buy.-We will pay i0
cents for good burlap sacks. Pinner
4 Gillespie,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Old False Teeth Wanted Don't
Matter if Broken-We pay ND to Is
dollars per set. Also cash for Old
Gold, Silver and broken Jewelry.
Check sent by return mail. Goods
held for 10 days for senders approval
of our offer. Mazer's Tooth Special
ty, Dent. A, 2007 S. 18th St., Philadel-
phia, Penn. 9m8w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale, or VIII Trade for Beef
Cattle. Good three-quarter Jersey
cow. S. l. Wright, R. F. 70. No. 2,
Covington, Tenn. = 1w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale Cheap.-Dodge roadster;
has been run only short time, and
is good as new. Mrs. S. E. Mar
shall, Nunford, Tenn. 16m4w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-About 20 bushels Of Red
Ripper field peas. John Y. Peete.
i6m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted to Buy.-We want to buy
whippoorwill peas in any quantity.
Primer & Gillespie
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-One oak washstand, one
leather couch, one oak hat-raek, one
cabinet, one mahogany book
case. Alfred Boyd, Jr 16m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Lost.-Red sow pig weighing 20 to
80 pounds. Will pay suitable re-
ward for information leading to her
recovery. Green Hamilton. 9m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-Five-passenger Chevro-
let car, in good condition. See it at
Folks garage. R. X. Mcbride. l6m2
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-Four registered Duroc
males and Two registered Red Poll
males. All large enough for Service.
R. K, Mcbride, Covington, R. 6. 9nlS
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Strayed.-From the Fisher farm,
one COW, red with white spots; has
l.. F. on right hip. Reward. En-
NETT Aston. Tvs
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted to Buy.-0ne secondhand
wheat binder. Milwaukee preferred.
Must be in good condition and cheap.
H. w. Davidson, Atoka, R. 8. 9m2*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Rent. Furnished house with
modern conveniences, for summer
months. Call this office 16m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Lost.-On May 7th, black silk UNI
brella, with initial, "D", and silver
handle. Finder will please call 223
and receive suitable reward. Tvs
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted.-To buy 1000 pounds of
popcorn; will pay reasonable price
for same. ]. c. Sullivan, east side
of square. 2m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-One jersey bull of good
breeding. Two years old. Mrs. W..
M. Newman, Brighton, Tenn, Route l..
25ap-4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Rent.-Smal five-room cot
tage on College street, near grammar
school. Phone 90. m9tf*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale. "a Auto tires, Bargain
prices. j. NJ. Polk.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-One good work mare,
four years old. J. D. Salmon, Brigh-
ton, Route /. 11atf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.--One hundred bushels of
good, sound ear corn, $500 per bush
ell, at the barn. William S. Cunning
ham, Brighton, Route /. 4aptf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-Fresh Jersey mich COW.
Rev. R. A. Wood, phone 2104. a254'
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

I have the cheapest and prettiest
line Of wall paper samples, and can
hang your room for less than any
one Painting too. Carey Hill. Gov
ingt0n. I4m-tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Ford for sale.-J M Pen.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

HEMSTITCHING done for 10 cents
a yard, mail orders. Returned same
day received. Mrs. Clara Kenner,
10 South Mcneil, Memphis, Tenn.
16m4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-Choice alfalfa hay. Be
sure to see me before you buy. Chas.
P. NOEL.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted.-Hay and field peas. Gov
ington Feed & Produce Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-Choice alfalfa hay Be
sure to see me before you buy. Chas.
P. NOEL.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted. = Scrap. iron, rags and
sacks. Covington Feed & Produce
Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale or Rent.-160 acres land
near Holly Grove. Address H. ].
Baskin, Fayetteville, Ark. 14mtf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-One Ford roadster, in
good shape. ] NJ Polk
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted pay the best prices
for veal calves at all times White
& Baskin, telephone 361. 24j-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-Choice lespedeza hay at
$500. H. J. Bower, IL mile north
of Ruffin. 16m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted to Buy.-Golden seal and
ginseng. We will pay the very high
est cash price. Primer & Gillespie.
9m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Lost. = Between Methodist church
and my home pair Of Kryptok glasses
in case. VIII pay a suitable reward
for return Of same or for information
leading to their return Mrs. R. E.
Wardhaugh, telephone 81.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Mr.. J. G. Walker, of Atoka, was
among the visitors here Wednesday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted to Buy.-We will pay 10
cents for good burlap sacks. Primer
& Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Constant advertising brings results.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted.--All eggs, chickens, geese,
ducks and butter you can bring us.
Covington Feed & Produce Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale. - Five-passenger Grant
car, in good condition. See Aubrey
Baxter. 9m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-Turnip seed. Seven top,
purple strap leaf, purple top, white
globe. Primer & Gillespie. 9m2
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted.-To sell insurance for the
New York Life. ]. R. Proctor, agent.
lsatf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted to Buy.-We pay cash for
country hams. Primer & Gillespie.
9m2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Ror Sale.-Lookout Mountain seed
Irish potatoes. Pinner & Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-500 catalpa and null
berry posts; so cords Of ash wood.
Tuck Jacket. 9m4w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale.-O;e walking cultivator,
$3.50. H. w. Davidson, Atoka, r.
3. 9m2w%
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Wanted. Eggs, chickens, ducks,
geese, butter, produce Primer & Gil
lespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

For Sale or Rent.-A house and lot
near square. See A. J. Hathcock,
Covington. 2ln3*
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-20
MISS MABEL BOARDMAN
TO TELL OF WAR TOUR

Making her first public appearances
since her return from a tour OF the
fighting front, Miss Mabel Board
man. vice chairman Of the American
Red Cross. will make the principal ad-
dress at Alexandria County Court
House, Va, this afternoon, when the
first military ambulance contributed
by the Junior Red Cross in this coun.
try will be formally presented.
II Is expected that her first-hand
impression of-condltions at the battle
front VIII prove q highly inteFesting
feature Of the big demonstration. II
Is also expected that President and
Mrs. Wilson will witness at least a
portion OF the ceremonies. while many
other notables, among them former
Ambassador to France Henry d.
White, Congressman Carlin. Guy En-
pey, soldier-authOr OF cover the Top,
and Harris Hart, State superintend-
ent OF public instruction, will be
present.
The ceremonies will be preceded by
parade forming at Clarendon. Three
thousand children, who have been
working for the ambuI ance all spring,
will participate. and prizes will be
awarded the school groups making
the best appearance. The ambulance
will be presented to the Potomac div
ision OF the Red Cross by Prof. Fletch-
er Kemp. county superintendent of
schools, and will be accepted on be-
half OF the Red Cross by former Am
bassador white.