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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-05-16

Wnen United States navy seaplanes
attempt a transatlantic flight Rear
Admiral Charles p Plunkett win be
in command Of the destroyer fleet
which vii patrol tee route, prepared
TO give helpful wireless information
or rescue lnckless flie,s. Admiral
Pluckett has been awarded the Dis
tinguisAed Service Medal for enabling
the navy to place its big gun bat
talon in action on the western front.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-05-16
Punch and Judy shows originated
in Italy in the seventeenth century.
70 Purity and Enrich the Blood

Take GROVES TASTELESS Chill
TONIC which is simply IRON and
QUINTNE suspended in Syrup. SO
Pleasant Even Children Like II. You
can soon feel its StrengtheninS, In
yigorasing Effccl. Price 6ac.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-05-16

Fsfty-seven Detroit industrial plants
took on and discharged in 1917 two
and half times as many men as they
carried on their fayrolls.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-05-16
MRS ROOSEVELT HOME.

New York. May is-Mrs Theodore
Roosevelt. widow Of the late former
president has returned from Europe
on the steamship Giuseppe Verdi.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

leg above the rug, and made a one leg movement straight opposite to a Bible.
 'Is this Bible, the article?" I asked.
 "Yes"
 corded the exact facts. Turning to the E. Sc, inquired
 Did I move the table?''
 "No," he answered. 50 said all of us"
 The Second Test.
 resolved on a severer test. I call- ed in a dealer in tables, and asked him to blindfold me. He did so. I then turned round and round until l had no idea where I was I then re- quested the "ControP' to take the table to my bookcase, and point one of it's corners to the title of a book, Exodus IT," which was selected by the company after I had been blind folded. I had no idea where the book was. I waited. Presently I felt the table moving quickly. With my fingers touching the top I fol- lowed, but not knowing whither : went. The table stopped. I removed my bandage one corner of the table was pointing at and exactly covering the title of Exodus H." I have stated facts. There Is one explana- ton, and only one-viz., an invisible being moved the table. Every other theory breaks down. Who was that being? Was he Rupert? I was nat urally anxious to know.
 Who is speaking to us?" I asked. The table spelt out the letters P A I waited for more letters. None came.
 Well" I said. that's funny. I can make nothing of that"
 'I can," Mrs. Wynn remarked. "P A spells Pa"
 I laughed. The reader may see nothing special about. this. I see much. Rupert always called me Pa. I hate Pa" and Ma" Mother" and Father are English. It would be the quintessence of Ru- 0rt's hut nor to say Pa" was speaking.
 Whoever you are, it is a very sol emn thing if you a. deceiving me, is it not?"
 Yes
 Are you deceiving me?''
 "No"
 Are you really and truly our son Rupert?"
 Yes"
 'Do you mind me testing your statements?''
 NO"
 Then will you kindly take the table? It is dark, admit. just now. but possibly you can see?' Yes"
 Good. Then will you take it and place one of its corners straight op posite two books, in the lower book case, about which you loved to hear me preach?"
 Wonderful Proof.
 I waited five minutes. Then the table swiftly passed to the bookcase and pointed one of it's corners to a certain book. Its name is ''Revela- tion.'' The table then passed on and stopped at the book Daniel"
 Gro Be Continued.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

faces of men, and in those assemblages we see all the dead whose dust we have covered with flowers. We lose sight of them no more. We are with them when they enlist in the great army of freedom. We see them part with those they love. Some are walk ing for the last time in quiet woody places with the maidens they adore. Others are bending over cradles kiss ing babes that are asleep.
 We see them all as they march proudly away, under the Haunting flags, keeping time to the grand, wild music of war-marching down the streets of the great cities, through the towns and across the prairies, down to the fields of glory, to do and to die for the eternal right We go with them, one and all. We stand guard with them in the wild storm and under the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

he author of the following piritualistic revelations IS
 British Baptist Minister He also the editor of he Young Man and Woman British publication. Rupert Wynn, the son of the writer these remarkable articles killed in the Soon afterwards Rev Walter Wynn received let tor from Miss Stead daughter of the famous Spirituast and the present proprietor and editor of the British Review of Re views stating that Rupert living in the spirit world and desired to speak to his father Rev Walter Wynn had hith erto been sceptca about the claims of Spirtua but de- cided to test Miss Steads assertions He took the matter up with publisher and had himself assigned to investigate that being made by and like Lodge Sir Henry Turner, Sir Conan Doyle, E Wheel hundreds of other British and American ary notabes. In his amazing investigations he concealed his demanded proof of point in headed critical fashion and in these chapters lie his fndngs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

Wash Goods which are in demand Zephyr Ginghams, very large assortment to choose from checks, plads and plain colors
 50 and 75 cts White Poplins for skirts and dresses Also for washable suits for children Yard wide 65 cts White Gabardine, plain and fancy weaves. This is the ideal material for tailored skirts.
 #~ ~@~ Plain, 6e S9 cts and S1.oo
 Fancy, 79 s9 ots, $1. .O0 to $135
 washG ods Section. floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

trenches, by forts and in the whirl- wind of the charge, where men become iron with nerves of steel. We are at home when the news comes that they are dead. We see the maiden in the shadow of her first sorrow. We see the silvered head of the old man bowed with the last grief.
 These heroes are dead. They sleep under the solemn pines, the sad hem locks, the fearful willows and the em- bracing vines. Earth may run red with other wars-they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of the con- fiIct, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for the soldier living and dead-cheers for the living tears for the dead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

quiet stars. We are with them in ravineS running with blood, in the furrows of ol d
 fields. We are with tn e m be- tween contending hosts, unable to move, wild. with thirst, the life e b b 1 n g s l 0 W ly away among the withered leaves. W e S e e tn e m pierced by balls and t Tn wi t h s h c l l S 1 n t h e
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16
IngersoIPs Tribute
 To Those Who Died fer Their Country

B cover the graves of the heroic dead with flowers. The past rises before me, as 1t were, like a
 dream. Again we are in the great struggle for na- tional life. We hear the sounds of preparation the music of the bolster ous drums. the silver voices of heroic bugles. We see the pale cheeks of women and the flushed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

Some oewsraper parag-apher1 c,n'r give m Ich at.en ion to Congress. pol ittts. the LeaSu- of Natioe&. or the treaty of p-are. because the r thought is taken up by suc) .bs ,rbine ques . tiops as lov necks. stort sxirls. and under sloth Ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

When the girl gets sicl< of the I,-asen& style of brimless hats. they can al- ways use them for corn meal scoops or huckleberry baskets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16
Ue D D Read co <sxah/ixheo 1857
 Store closes daily at o'clock
Store closes daily at 6 o'clock
Little. Girls may select Pretty Summer Hats

There is large assortment of Hats for girls iD Ages from to 15 years. These in all colors and they in very nice qualities ito straw S;bbon These have been gathered for weekend sale and some of them much less than original price. They ill fine straw and combinations of straw and silk with simple trimmings bands and streamers of rich as "a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16
75 cts up to $7.00
Sports and Motor Hats for Women

OPol 'o oiiN lotol iot> lOI w OlIlStl q Most of these practical hats and caps have been cravenetted, process which renders them dust and raindrop proof There is much variety and they represent genuine comfort and economy the road
 aeor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-16

One two, three, four Tn the addition to the Tea Room are four It may be said in way that each is secluded, nice little spot for afternoon tea with an intimate friend.
 One may choose long list of dainties to-; u, iam or cakes Sometimes hot biscuits and honey. The tea is very very good. Perhaps if the prohi- bitionists knew about tea they would put the law 1t.
 . The coffee is the best
 The chocolate with whipped cream is delicious. There is music Wednesday and Saturdays in the afternoon.
 Special tea at B cts
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-10-25
BETTER
DEAD

Life is a burden when the body
is racked with pain. Everything
worries and the victim becomes
respondent and downhearted. To
bring back the sunshine take
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-30
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-30

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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-30
pnys Conscicncc Money.

FRANKFORT, Ind March 20
Eighteen years ago Purk Gossett. a
local baker. had a stand at IA set
lcrF meeting A young man made
a purchase and when he offered u
s. bill waS given nearly 81 In change
10y mistake lie recently called on
GOssott rendered the dollar and a
dollar interest Gos,ott took the dol
lar and called Il square
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-30

Capt John Rogers. brother Of II.
II Rogers of Tulsa. has returned
from active service In France.
, 1919-07-05

censored al JAMAICA
london July lst.-Ihe Allied Govern
mems have presented Holland with a
note warning her Of the necessity OF ak
ing steps to prevent the departure OF t1e
eX Emperor 81 Germany, according to a
statement made in the House OF Com
mons this afternoon.
Paris, July 1st.-OaiciaI notification
has been sent to Germany to the effect
that the blockade VIII not be raised until
Germany mas ratified the treaty OF peace.
This is in accordance with the resolution
adopted by the Council of Four, present
ed to the German delegates before their
departure for Berlin. In conference
circles this is regarded as a sure plan for
securing the speedy ratification, because
Germany food and raw material needs
are great.
Paris, July 1sf.-A treaty concluded
between the Entente Powers, the United
States and Poland, has been made pub
lie today. Under this instrument Poland
agrees to protect minorities against dis
elimination and assures payment of such
share Of the Russian debt as shall be as
signed to her by the inJer-aIlied commits
sion. Poland alsOi agrees to support in
, 1919-07-05

by signal, which probably means hat
the clock will be done away with; that
would be a grief to the community.
The cock was recommended by Den
mark as a very good clock. A matchmaker
(JacObs) who was employed to keep it
IN working order was discharged and a
Marine was employed to work on it, and
OF late | have seen another mar working
on it. ] think if the cock is taken down,
boxed and sent 10 the United States and
have it repaired, we W JuId have a very
good clock, and it would be a very good
idea 70 have a good man to attend to it
II It IS repaired and put to work again.
The Government Secretary answered
tne iaSt speaker and said. Mr.. Chair
man al agreement has been entered in
10 with Mr.. Nude to repair and nut the
town clock in good working condition,
and ne amount to cover the cost OF re-
pairs has O4eu included in the Budget an
der maintenance and repairs to town
clock.
~ Member for Christiansted Coun-
try District (Stdkerndnn) remarked: Mr..
C~nairmsn. As many Of the members
In tulo Council know, during the Dan
ish administration we had some credit
certificate they were not r~edeemabIe,
but we're, according to law, accer ted as
legal payment to the public chests,
ana passed as such between man and
man. Inaa4 .- r~iicates were recalled
il 1906 and the Danish National Bank
was to redeem these certificates; and
the annua. tax OF 10 per cent Of the
n30ks net profit, which, according 10
taa concession to the Bank, vas paya-
be 10 Cne Danish State Treasury, we've
10 be paid ia credit certificates thus
redeemed. When The island wa, 10 be
i ansferred and the treaty was under
discussion the Danish State agreed TO
1efund the Bank the amount held by
same in credit certificates; ana hat in
the future ten percent would 70 TO the
United States Government. | would
Ike 70 know if this amount is being
paid TO the United States Government ?
| doubt not if the United States Govern
man IS receiving this amount, will turn
over to the Municipality. AS | do
not see anything of it on The Budget, |
would like to know wha- has become
OF it?
The Chairman answered: Government
is not prepared to answer that ques-
ton today, it can be taken 10 at the
next meeting at which time Govern
ment will be prepared to answer.
LIST Member for Christiansted Country
DISTRICT (Stdken2ann) remarked: Mr..
Chairman. | was told that the amount
is going to the Danish State yet that |
, 1919-07-05

u ~ NAAN NNA0OIlSl4lIiClL
OF her national standing.
FarlS, July lst.-Unofticial reports tell
OF q clash between Serbian and Italian
troops near Disregai.
Florence, July LIST. s. The victims of tba
cart quake are so far reported TO NM
per more than 100 killed and several
thousand wounded. A million and =
haIt people IN the provinces Of jFloranraa
AlezzO ana Slena, where the shocfs var2a
especially severe, spent the nIght in the
open ar. All the HOSPITALS are fiIad
with wounded and the work of rescna
IS proceeding under difficult c~onaj inns
me SHOCKS began about 6 O'Clock ON SIM
gay morning. AT first they were sIiptr
put lhey continued atintervals until may
!llun intensity was reached at five O'Clock
ID NE afternoon. They We're accountant
IHd by a tctrIIying rumble Whjc0 occa.
9Io"eu lhLch alarm. The shocks were
me most severe in fifteen yeass.
washington, July lst-Pending a de.
clSloh as 10 what constitutes an intoyj-
calIHe leverage, the salool5 will con-
lIaua the SAFE OF beer and Ijgbt vines
containing not more than two and rbrla
quarters per cent alcohol. The ope4.
Ton VIII be presented to the SaDrems
court Tor decision.
EaStIortune, Scotland, july lst-Tha
great dIrISI5Ie il "a viii Stan on III
trans Atlantic fight at two O'Clock co.
morrow morning, according to an an
nouLcement just made, unless he pre-
sent favourable weather conditions
change.
Baltimore, H.. D., July LIST The naval
dlrIg!DIe 8 en- route Fr0.u Cane Nav
10 Washington, exploded TO-DAY after
It had descended, as lhe result OF y
forward horizontal fin beino carried
away. The cause OF The 9crjdcr4 has
not been ascertained.
Washington, july 1st.-The naval bill
carrying a. appropriation oI S5I6.0 Geo. OU0
ana providing for a personnel oil 10000
men was passed yesterday bg ongress
and is now ready to receive the PrasI-
tent S signature. $25, 900, 600 have been
appropriated Tor naval aviation.
toledo, ONO, July LIST. ARRANGEMENTS
are pracIcaliy completed for the big
I.ight on friday. Betting is slightly in
favour Of Willard. The crowds ere all
ready beginning to gather for ne grear
event, ana the excitement as sl me onf-
come IS a its height.
l. ndon, july LIST. ACCORDING to a de-
Spatch to the Daily Mirrror" from Ro.-
lefdam. German cOunter-revoIuIionaries
are sand to have a motor launch in readi-
ness to rescue the Crown Prince. wish
ing hIm to appear as head OF The mintarv
forces IN Germany. The Queen Of the
Netherlands ic stated TO -.
, 1919-07-05
tiansted Country District (%Stakemann)
read a paragraph in regard to the credit
certificates.
Ito be c~ontjnued.)

The 18th Of July celebrations were sue
c~essfully carried through yesterday ac-
cording to original. programme. The
wharf and surrounding grounds were
thronged with a jolly crowd from morn
ing till late in the evening when the last
OF the athletic events cIoseN. On Mon
day we hope to furnish our readers a de-
tailed report covering the several fea-
lures of the day.
, 1919-07-05

We have an account Of 4 dramatic
entert9inment held at the St. Gerard
Hall, Frederiksted, last night, by the
St. Joseph's Literary and Dramatic
Society. an amateur club Of. which last
nights was its first qppsaTice in pub
lie. The comedy-dSn ATTEMPTED was
entitled All on account Of Polly, a
drama which has been presented With
great success at theatres in New York
City. Native talent 4houIdSnd4 lbtedly
be encouraged and J5e performance oftae
different characters OF iaSt NIGHT. is so
lar CONNER ted, bat it is thought that a
simpler selection would have proved
more credirabIe TO the performers.
it being, especially. Jneir irsC at
tempted in this line, and would have
afforded more real entertainment to the
audience which was a fairly large one.
Schooner Creole arr we'd this a m. with
81, Thomas and New York mails tran
rhipped from Submarine Chaser No. III
from San Juan, ?. r.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-09
ELEPHANTS IN DEMAND
Anyone With One to Spare Can Find
Market In London.

Anyone with a spare elephant will
find a good market for it In London
at the present time. Albert de Cour-
Vile, the ~well-known revue producer,
wants an elephant for his forthcoming
piece at the Hippodrome.
Elephants are so scarce In this
country" he says. that I am having
great difficulty nov in getting one.
None has been imported for five years.
There are only two Indian elephants
at the London zoe, and the authorities
Will not allow either to 60 into revue.
"All l want is a quiet, w~ell-behaved
elephant. l do not ask that he shall
walk down the Joy plank in my thea
ter. But / want one that will be quiet
on the stage and will not tickle the
chorus with his trunk.
II sent n Of my secretaries to
Northumberland, as 1t was rumored
that there was a spare one In a circus
there, but l have just learned by tele-
phone that 1t Is a wild, untamable At
rican elephant, and therefore insult
able"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-06-09
LEAVES REMARKABLE WILL
Aged New York Woman cites Even
Handkerchief Gift.

One OF the most remarkable Wills
admitted to probate at Penn Van, N.
T., was that Of Lydia M. Bates, who
died In the town Of Potter In 1917 at
the age Of ninety-nine years, having
made the will when she was ninety
I'VE years old. Between the time the
will was made and the date the tesla.
trix died practically all Of the heirs
and legatees died.
The will consists Of approximately
5000 words and bequeaths everything
from her farm In Middlesex, to the
smallest piece Of personal property, to
relatives and friends. Some OF the
requests made by Miss Bates consisted
Of one handkerchief or one pair Of
stockings. There are half a hundred
different requests. To Avis r. Rob-
erts was left a coverlid more than a
century old also a white cup and sau-
Ger nearly two centuries old, and .
vial for cordlals $50 years old.