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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-15
A Successful Rally.

The pastor, officers and members Of
Nit Pisgah A. M. E. Zion church in Rock
ingham desire to expresses their very high
appreciation to the public and Their many
friends for their united support in making
orr rally great Success. Aside from
the splendid religious services conducted
by Bishop A. J. Warner D. D. of Charlotte,
N. c. our financial effort went over the
top something over LOO were collected
by this energetic Woodworking congregat-
ion. Besides general contributing of $40,
per member, the following departments
reported as follows.
The Bulls of Promises, (litt!e children
led by Mrs. Willar Covington, SIS. OF;
juvenile led b. Mrs. Z. J. DeBerry, ST. 10;
Sunday School superintendent by MIR. C.
X. DeBerry, Sb5l2; The Progressive Liter
airy Socie>y, by Mr.. ]. L. Wooiey, $1,000;
Stewardsss Board No. l by Mrs. c. r.
Steele, S52,75 Stewardess Board No. 2 by
Mrs Pauline Ingram, S6575; Women H.
& F. M. Society by Mrs. H. E. Womble,
$l64.73. Women H. & F. M. No. 2 by
Mrs. Charlotte Leak S4655; The young
women Miss. Society, No. 2 by Mrs. M.
T. Fletcher, $2S540; Young women Miss.
Society No. l by Miss Bessie Steele
S46z.76. The public collections bringing
the amount up to $l.700. We thank our
many friends for all the help they have
given and especial do we thank the good
white people who helped US.
Tkos T. Taylor, Pastor.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-15
Cordova Items.

Mr.. Z. V. Sweat has recently
bought a Ford.
The General Electric Company
is overhauling the motors in the
spinning room at Steele's Mills.
Mr.. ]. H. Smith, master me-
thanic at Steeles Mil, is visiting
his sick brother at Jonesville,. S.
{.
Mr.. w. E. Smith is spending q
few DAYS this week in Atlanta.
MIR. John Patterson has recent
~ bought a bort car.
w. E. R.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-15
Fishing Notice.

Notice to All Persons, both white and
black: You are hereby forbidden from
camping, or fishing with seins, or nets or
trot lines or gill nets upon my property,
or on the Grassy Island waters from
Coieman's Creek to the Jacobs creek I'M
less by special contract.
! forbid no one from fishing with hook
IN line. All persons disregarding this
Losice may expect trouble at once.
E, N. Ingram.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-15
A PROGRAM
for
fy9l4s
- Star Theatre
Week beginning Monday May
10Th to Oath, 1919.

week beginning MONDAY May
10Th to Oath, 1919.
Monday, May 10Th.
Buebird-- THE Nature Girl" in five
Scts, featuring Miss Violet Mersereau
It's big show and big STAR. Adm
10 and 15c.
Tuesday, May goth.
Mutual----"A Courageous Coward" in
five reels, featuring Sesseu Hayakawa
Some thrill in this picture. Adm. 10 and
15c.
Wednesday, May 21st.
Metro-.--"The Gold Cure" in big acts
featuring the beautiful Miss Viola Dana
One of the best shows of the season.
Adm. 10 and l5c.
Thursday, May 22nd.
Vitagraph----"T Iron Test, last cpl
sode in two reels. Sennett----"Her First
Mistake" in two reels. "Pathe News
No. a." in one reel, which makes five in
all. Adm. 10 and 15c.
Friday, May 23rd
Aircraft" Reaching For The Noon,
in five acts. featuring Douglass Fairbanks,
the man that will make you laugh. Adm.
Is and 25c.
Saturday, May Oath.
Pathe----'Hands Up, episode No. z, in
two reels. Universal 1.-TWO Reel Comedy"
in two reels. Pathe News and Luke
comedy in; six reels in all. Adm. 10 and
15c.
Good Music" is our motto, so be sure
and see your favorite show each and
every night.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-05-15

Don't miss first episode of
MAN of Might" at Star May 31st.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21

who feels out OF place anywhere but
in the thick Of battle
At Liberty statue. where the parade
viii end. the Rev. F. ~ johnson. late
chief boatsWain's mate Of the United
States navy. viii deliver an grafton,
and the army band viii play number
Of selections
Aerial Circus May S.
All Fl PasO is looking eagerly for
ward TO the aerial circus which win be
here Nay S, according to present plans.
Applications from a score Of citizens
for the privilege OF riding in one Of
the machines have been received
Melba Palmer, Of the Media Palmer
Stock company. playing at the Craw-
ford theater here, is the first woman
10 enter a formal written application
for a ride in one Of the airplanes- Miss
Palmer viii make the ascent and scat
ter Victory Loan literature from the
heights
c. b. Wood. manager Of the COM
pauy. has volunteered 10 have one
member OF the cast make a short
three-minute talk on the loan at each
performance. and IL is probable that
stunts viii be performed at the vari-
Gus luncheon clubs TO boost the cam
paign-
The Kiwanis club will devote its en-
tire program wednesday % the loan
Col J. j. Hornbrook and W W Tur-
ney viii address the club. and Nash's
orchestra viii play.
A luncheon for all captains and
workers viii be held Tuesday noon AT
the sheldon cafe Brig Cen ]. b Err
win will speak, and Instructions as the
selling campaign viii be given
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
Vernon I. REED,
MEDIATOR, DIES
Colorado Capitalist, Mine
And Oil Magnate, Sue
,,--,--J,r, =, D.,o-,--, o-,so
cumbs to Pneumonia.

Denver. Colo, April 21.-Verner q
Reed, well known Colorado capitalist.
mining and OIL man and philanthropist
died shortly after 10 o'clock last night
at Coronado Beach. Calf. from an at
tack OF pneumonia. accordingg TO in
formation received this morning by
his wife. His son. Werner Z Reed, jr-
was with him at the time Of his death
Was Federal Mediator.
Mr. Reed went 10 California in the
early part Of January, being on the
verge Of a nervous breakdown as a
result OF his strenuous work as a fed
eral mediator during the time the
United States was at war.
His condition was rapidly improV-
ing and he was making plans TO re-
turn TO his home. in Denver. when he
was stricken with pneumonia
Coming to Colorado when compare
lively a young man. Mr.. Reed located
near Colorado Springs. where he re-
NAMED for a short time. after which
he removed to Colorado Springs,
where he entered the real estate bust
ness This business venture proved
unsuccessful and he turned his ener-
gies toward the settlement Of what is
now known as the famous "sideline
settlement Of the dispute that had
arisen among several Of the larger
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21

DONT get nervous this afternoon
u when you hear a terrific lombard
ment in the heart OF the business dis
trict Of FL Psso. Never mind the cy-
clone cellars, but get to the nearest
window. It won't be an invasion Of
Mexican bandits, nor yet an air raid.
II simply viii be Bessie" a wee mite
Of a CWhippett) tank. Is feet Ions and
seven feet high. weighing only seven
tons. opening the Victory loan cam
paign with a blank bombardment Of
Fl Paso. Her four guardians viii be
occupying her interior and play a 81
nm gun, and two machine guns. in
much the same style that they did I'm
the Argonne woods, and this afternoon
But there was no band present in
the ArgOne woods. and this afternoon,
one of Uncle Sans crack army bands
viii be trailing the monster engine Of
destruction. II Bessie wished she
could climb a four-foot wall or Jump
a five-foot ditch. She could climb an
activity Of 45 degrees, but unfOr-
tunately there are no such obstruc-
lions in FL PasO's streets. and the tank
viii not be called upon TO display such
feats.
c. F. Warning. d. 3. Pittman. r. 7.
Keener and sam 1iliteilO are the vet
Grams who man the tank Their
protege is driven by four-cyhnoer
90-hOrse power engine. and fed from a
30-gallon gasoline tank Her sides
are bullet Scared, and her whole de-
meanor is that of a modern war horse,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
WAS ALMOST
DISCOURAGED
Constant Headache and Much Sore.
ness and Pain Nearly Got the
Best of This Harrisburg Lady,
Bat Cardui Made Her
Strong and Well.

Harrisburg, Ark-3Irs- J. " Need
ham. living near here. states: when
began working on me 7
suffered a great deal had
so mach soreness and pain in the
lower part Of my body could hardly
get up when I was down I, would
have severe pains all across my back.
and my sides hurt me all the time. I
would have headaches constantly. es-
peciauy the back OF my head and
neck. was almost discouraged with
my condition when I thought Of Car
dui. and decided to see what It would
do.
saw an Improvement at once after
the first bottle. I kept it up and the
result was wonderful I took alto
gether four bottles I grew stronger.
better appetite. less pain until was
wen. think Cardui is a God-send
to suffering women. and I certainly
can praise st. and do So"
For more than 90 years Cardui has
been in general use and in that time
thousands have written to ten US how
it helped them back to health and
strength.
At druggists.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
THREE MILITARY BANDS
TO PLAY IN LOAN DRIVE

The bands OF the Fifth and Seventh
cavalry, and SD field artillery viii
appear and give concerts downtown
in connection with the Victory loan
drive during the period OF the cam
paign- Permission for the participa-
ton of the military bands IN the cam
paign was received from Washington
Monday morning. The bands Of the
three regiments will alternate, one
being on duty each evening from S TO
Q o'clock at the Liberty statue, begin
ming Tuesday night
Permission has also been received
for officers 10 take part in the speak
ing. and IL is said that several from
Fort Bliss viii probably be selected
TO speak at the meetings held during
the duration OF the drive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
Mineral Hill Co. Near
Tucson Makes Strike
and VIII Enlarge Plant

Tucson, AriZ-. April 2i-The Mineral
Hiu property, 90 miles south of Tue
son, is to have a 100000 concentration
Ample ore 20 reed it has been assured
by striking on the 600 level the same
body Of . percent Gre which had been
well developed on the $40 level The
corporation mainly is capitalized in
Pittsburg- O. A Fritschie is manager
Lead carbOnates are being shipped
from the Red Cloud property of the
Cerr0 Colorado company, near Pam
tanO, I'm Empire district
Tucson and eastern capital has been
secured for working the Trio property
at Silver Bell, lately leased by its
former manager. Percy Williams.
A small teaching pant is 10 be butt
by sam Clark at Charleston. near Ajo.
to handle surface ore from Clark's
copper property. a few miles distant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
BOY SCOUTS To
help IN BIGDRIVE
Will Sell Victory Bonds
And Compete for Medals
And Helmets.

Sixty-five Boy Scouts We're on duty
Saturday putting up Liberty loan
posters and automobile stickers. The
city was laid off in zones, each boy
having the same distance to cover,
and the entire work was done in
three hours. according to a state
ment by C. o. Everman, scout execu-
tive. Chairman R. Burt Orndorff Of
the Liberty loan committee. has COM
pleted arrangements TO haxe six
scouts on duty with the committee,
selling bonds every day of the first
two weeks Of the campaign. and a
number Of scouts throughout the city
viii act as cleaners during the third
week. The Liberty loan committee
viii award a captured German helmet
TO the troop selling the most bonds
and a medal. made from captured
enemy cannon, to the scout in each
troop making the most sales.
The treasury department at Wash
ington has again issued Is page
pamphlet called a manual FOR the
Boy Scouts Of America giving in
srructions for the work of scouts IN
the Liberty loan drive The depart
ment VIII again award medals TO
scouts selling 10 or more bonds, and
bars to those who have already Sc
cured medals. Twenty-four medals
and bars have already been received
for work done by the scouts during
the Fourth Liberty loan campaign
These will be awarded at the court
of honor to be held on the evening
of May 8.
Louis Lipsitz who had charge Of the
War Savings Stamp work in this dis
trict sent this message to the FL
Paso council Of scouts Saturday;
Il feel very grateful to the Scouts
Of FL Paso for the services they
have rendered. We are not unmind-
ful Of what they have done Wash
inEton says that the Boy Scouts Of
America have lived up to its expecta-
ffous
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
WILSON ASKS U. S. REDEEM
ITS PLEDGE OF TREASURE

Washington. D. C.. April 21-New
evidence Of Americas purpose to re-
deem in full the pledges made on en-
teriug the war was asked Of the ma
lion by president Wilson, who urged
fun subscription of the $500, 100000
Victory Liberty note issue Sixty
thousand men, who gave their lives in
France. have redeemed the convention
Of blood made two years ago, the
president said but the pledge Of
treasure remains vet to be fulfilled
Today the world stands freed from
the threat Of militarism," the presi-
dent cabled from Paris. but as yet we
stand only at the threshold Of happier
times To enter we must fulfill to the
utmost the engagements we have
made"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
MAY
BE ABANDONED
1000 Miners Idle As Result
Of Walkout; Hope for
A COMPROMISE.

Leadviue, Colo, April 21.-Possible
abandonment OF this picturesque min
/ ing town. which sprang into existence
in 1873 with the discovery Of silver,
rests today on the decision OF the
newly organized miners union re-
gardinE a compromise in the wage
controversy, which resulted yesterday
in the closing Of every large mining
property in this district The inter-
ests Of the entire city are bound in
the extensive mining properties and
two shelters
Union Is Organized.
Organization Of the union was ef-
fected last night and a meeting was
called for noon today, at which strike
plans viii be discussed Apparently
1000 men are idle as the result Of yes
terday's Walkout and pumps in some
OF the mines are abandoned or are be-
ing operated by volunteers Flooding
Of the properties viii involve losses
Of thousands Of dollars worth Of ma
chinery-
1915 Wage Scale Offered.
Union leaders were hopeful that a
compromise would be effected follow
ing today's meeting for a wage scale
OF "a a day in place Of the S3.75 Of
fered by operators They contend that
living costs make a lesser wage scale
impossible Depression in the metal
market is given as the reason for the
reduction in wages, employers con-
tending that operation OF the mines
which contain low grade Of ore,
could not be conducted at a profit
under the wage scale granted last
year.
Lower shafts May BE Flooded.
Even with pumps working in the
Down Town mining properties. mining
officials were apprehensive that the
lower shafts would be flooded because
Of abandonment OF the pumps in the
1likadoo.
Only a few OF the smaller properties
were operating today. The Iron Sill
yer, Yak. MizadOo. Greenbacz. Down
Town, hex and Garbutt properties
have shut down The Northern mine,
containing a manganese ore. viii close
at the end Of two months. C.. J. Doid.
manager said, that property's con-
tracts expiring at that time. The Ar
kansas Valley plant Of the American
Smelling and Refining company and
the Western Zinc Oxide company's
smelter have only sufficient ore to
smut down OF the mines would close
these plants, affecting 400 additional
men
Won't Seek Outside Labor.
Mining operators said there would
be no attempt to operate the mines
with outside labor. the present pay Of
zinc and speiter giving them no alter
native to a shut down unless the
miners accept the reduced wage scale.
Efforts Of Gov. Shoup to effect a
compromise resulted in the S375 offer
OF the operators, which the men re-
fused TO accept
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
METCALF MINES CLOSED;
MEN GO TO MORENCI

Clifton Ariz, April 21.-The fol-
lowing notice has been posted at Net
calf:
In consequences OF the present
crisis in the copper market. I regret
To state that the Metcalf mines are
closed.
50 far as is possible. all employees
VIII be taken care Of at Morenci or
on the new county road
p. B. Scotland
General superintendent Of Mines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
Groves
7aSfeEeSS chill Tonic

restores Energy and Vitality by creating new healthy
blood When you feel its Strengthening invgoratins
effect see how it brings color to the cheeks and how
It improves the appetite, you will then appreciate
its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC is not a patent
medicine. 1t is simply IRON and QUININE sus-
pended in Syrup So pleasant even children like it
The Quinie and Iron does not dissolve in the syrup
and, therefore, does not make the syruD bitter You
do not taste the blister Quinine and you do not
taste the Iron because both are completely covered
with syrup when swallowed
Your system needs Quinine to Purify the Blood and
Iron to Enrich it. These good old reliable tonic
properties never fail to drive out impurities in the
blood, and when you have rich, pure blood coursing
through your veins, you feel like running jumping
and shouting The Spring Fever soon disappears.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC is acceptable
to the most delicate stomach and does not cause
nervousness or ringing in the head. Price &c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
TRADE EXTENSION BOARD
CONSIDERS REBATE MATTER

The trade extension committee Of
the chamber Of commerce met at 4
o'clock this afternoon to take up the
questions Of trade trips into Mexico,
and the Relating OF fares to merchants
who come TO the FL PasO market for
the purchase Of their goods
The plans for Relating Of fares IN
use in St Louis, and Dallas have been
received and were submitted to man
ager X. " Roberts and the committee
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
GERMAN SUBMARINE U-114
AT NJ =. FOR LOAN DRIVE

New York. April eL-The German
submarine U-114s the first German IN
dersea craft to be brought TO this
country. slipped into New York har-
Dor Sunday night with the imperial
German naval standard Aying beneath
the Stars and Stripes The U-ooat
was taken to the navy yard and viii
be exhibited 10 stimulate interest in
the Victory loan
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21

COROTHERs. NINE
ENGINEER. PASSES away

Denver, Colo, April 21.-Vance
.Corothers. a mining engineer widely
known in Colorado mining circles. died
at his home here Saturday. After fire
destroyed Cripple creek, several years
ago. Mr.. COrothers. who built the first
cabin there. went TO Sonora, Mexico,
where he conducted a ranch until the
revolutionary disturbances began,
when he returned to Colorado.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
VICTORY LOAN
DRIVE IS ON
Sta IS With a Rush All
Over United States on
Monday Morning.

The utilization Of many forms Of noise
makers
The L. s. S. Marblehead, known as
She Victory ship" was TO depart to-
day for New York, where she is due
LAY lu. Each knot Of her trip viii
represent a certain contribution to the
loan The progress of the loan VIII
be sent by wireless to the cruiser
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
mining factions Of the Cripple Creek


mining factions Of the Cripple Creek
district
Settles Lease boundaries.
This work had to deal with the 10
eating OF the boundaries Of many Of
the larger mining leases of the famous
gold mining camp and had resulted IN
the 1ilinE OF more than so lawsuits.
before AR Reed volunteered TO act as
mediator The results Of his medi-
alton were so successful tha- Mr.. Reed
ar once became prominent
his work at that time attracted the
attention OF the owners Of the STRAIT
ton Independence mine, one Of the
largest mines Of the district. and 10
Mr.. Reed was entrusted the commits
sion Of selling the mine TO a group of
London capitalists He made a trip
to London and succeeded in selling
the mine BY this time his business
interests at home had grown and he
entrusted the handling Of his own af-
Ia1rs TO his young manhood associate.
oliver H Shoup, now governor Of
Colorado.
Removes to Paris.
Upon the sale OF the Independence
mine. Mr. Reed removed TO Paris.
where he spent the following Is years
OF his time in study and travelling.
During this time. however, Nj
Reed devoted part OF his fortune to
the development Of various mining en-
terprises and also to the drilling for
oil in the now famous Wyoming oil
fields He organized the Midwest OIL
Co. and served several terms as presi-
dent Of the company. At the time Of
his death he was one Of the principal
stockholders Of that company.
At the outbreak OF the war. MI
Reed cast aside his business interests
for the furtherance Of Americas war
aims.
In October. 1917. Mr. Reed was ap-
pointed by president Wilson TO act as
federal mediators. appointed to repre-
sent the government in all labor and
wage disputes which might arise in
the western part Of the country. and
from that time until the cessation Of
hostiHues Mr. Reed was actively en-
gagged in this work. His first assign
ment after appointment was TO settle,
with the other members Of the board.
the nationwide telephone strike.
Averts LeadvilIe Strike.
With the telephone strike out Of the
way. Mr. Reed turned his attention to
Leadvile. Colo. where the situation
had become threatening as a result of
the demands OF the miners for in
creased wages 4 strike was aVerted
and the Leadville camp furnished its
share Of products for the prosecution
of the war
Ar Reed was born in Ohio October
IS. 1858. I'm 1898 he married Mary
Dean-Johnsou. who, with three chill
oren- Margery. Warmer Z, jr-s and Jo-
aeph Werner, survive him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21

While tinkering on his car in the
bach. yard OF his fathers home at 901
Mundy avenue. Sunday night. Felipe
Arroyo, "A. was severely burned on
the forearm from a gasoline explosion
caused by a red hot carburetor. it was
reported Monday morning. His broth
er Emelio. also was burned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT OF
N. NJ. TO ADDRESS MEETING

Albuquerque, y. N, April 21--Jon-
athan II. Wagner. state superinten-
dent Of public instruction, has been
placed on the program for the educa-
tional conference for southwestern
states to be held in Oklahoma City.
Okla. May I. and s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-21
$4,000 Is First
OutOfTO70nBit
To VictO1yLOan
Tank arade To Liberty
Monument Is Set For
Five O'clock.

The first large out Of town su5scrip-
ton was received Monday morning by
chairman w. P. b McSain Of the non
resident taxpayers committee of the
Victory loan. when A NJ Heineman-
president Of the Empire BOttling
Works. now residing in Los Angeles.
wired his subscription of $4,000 to be
credited to the Fl Paso quota. An
other substitution of $500 was received
from the Brown Candy and Cracker
company, Of Dallas, as their allotment
to this county
kilograms and letters making IA
vorable replies TO Mr.. McSain's mes
sages, have been received from
number Of other large concerns. al
though Mr. Heineman's subscription
is the largest so far.
Captains Meet
All the captains of the Pl Paso
teams met this morning at Liberty
monument for their final instructions.
and to receive their supplies. Mrs. T
". Lanier announced that she had al
ready assigned a nun Der of women
workers to several teams, and stated
that the ladies were eager to work and
were volunteering freely
Maurice Schwartz, sales manager OF
the loan. and r. B. OrndOrff, chairman
Of the executive committee. spoke
briefly, outlining the system to be pur-
sued, and announcing the method Of
awarding prizes
Plan Big Parade.
Mr. Orndorff stated this morning
that preparations were being made for
a mammoth parade some time during
the loan drive. the exact date not vet
having been decided Every veteran
in FL Paso. whether he has seen over
seas service or not, viii be in the pa
rade. If the comittee can arrange il.
and there viii be floats and floral Of
ferings for the fallen.
Tt is planned to have the team cap
tains in the parade this afternoon
when the tank is driven to Liberty
monument from the c. H & 5. A
freight warehouse. The parade viii
start at 8 o'clock. according TO a report
made at noon