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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
A FEELING OF SECURITY

You materially feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about
TO take is absolutely pure and contains
no harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such a medicine is DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, kidney, liver and bladder
remedy.
The same standard OF purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle Of Swamp-Root.
1t is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
II is lot a stimulant and Is taken In
teaspoonful doses.
1t Is not recommended for everything,
It Is natures great helper in reiiev-
ing and overcoming kidney, liver and
bladder troubles.
A sworn statement Of purity Is with
every bottle Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
II you need a medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug
stores in bottles Of two sizes, medium
and large.
However, II you wish first to try
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N,
Y, for a sample bottle. When writing
be sure and mention the Memphis Daily
News Scimitar. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
HERE is HIS PRESCRIPTION.

NEW YORK.-Doctor Conner, for
merly of Johns Hopkins hospital, says:
ct am often asked If l know of any
thing to stop the tobacco habit which
can be given secretly, and l always
recommend a formula which / have
frequently prescribed with great sue
cess. Here it is: Go to any up-to-date
drug store and get fourteen Nicotol
Powders. Put one powder twice a day
In tea, coffee, milk or food, in a short
time all desire and craving for tobacco
will disappear, and the victim will be-
lieve he has stopped Its use of his own
accord. These powders are colorless,
odorless, tasteless-therefore can not be
detected. They contain no habit-form-
ing drugs, are absolutely harmless and
will astonish those who try them. The
use of tobacco saps the vitality. vim,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
suspicious LEAD TO
TWO CHARGES FILED

Attracted by the suspicious actions
of a negro whom they observed on
Rayburn boulevard, near Linden ave-
nue., Patrolmen Vannucci and Reddera
subjected him to a search. They found
a high-powered pistol, pocket-si5s flash
light and a silver knife.
The negro said he was George Will
lians, 81 years old, Birmingham, Ala,
and that he had Just arrived in Mem
phis. He explained he found the knife
a month ago. The policemen thought
that was queer as the knife bore the
mark of a Memphis firm. 4
Charged with carrying a pistol, W I
Hams was locked up at the central pc
lice office. When he appeared in polio
court Thursday, he was recognized BY
Sam Lobianco, 433 Webster avenue, as
the ~highwayman who tapped him over
the head with a pistol Saturday night
and robbed him Of $50. williams was
held for the state court on the addi-
tional charge Of highway robbery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
CRAMP STOCK TAKES
SUDDEN UPWARD SHOOT

PHILADELPHIA, April 17.-Stock. Of
the Cramp S%hipbuilding company was
the feature Of the trading on the Phil
adelphia stock exchange today. Open
ing at 102h, an overnight gain OF ~
lis by eleven O'Clock on sales Of 3,4o0
shares. Yesterday the 9tock opened at
SO and advanced to i02, closing 1t 100.
II had remained stationary and mac
tive for some time previous to yester-
days sudden rise.
The only explanation offered for the
advance Is the great amount Of work
the corporation Is doing for the gov
nrnment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17

down to the seat Of the trouble, warm
Ing and easing the nerves and tissues.
You can almost feel the Inflammation,
swelling or stiffness subside, as the
pain grows less and less,
You don't even have TO wait to rub
In Sloan's Eminent. II penetrates. and
it's clear, clean liquid can be poured
right on the skin without staining. Get
a generous slSe bottle from your drug
giat today. 80c. 60c. Sl.aN.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
DOW JONES SUMMARY.

NEW YORK, April 17,-Republic Iron
and Steel for March 81 quarter earned
s2.2 on common stock against $3.50 In
March quarter, 1918.
Miami Copper shows 81 a share
earned on capital stock in 1918 against
$4.76 in 1917.
General tie-up Of New York harbor
DELAYED As hours at request OF secre-
tary of labor.
r. r. T, employees to vote tonight
on question of strike.
Acting Secretary of State Polk says
pending questions between United
States and Japan are not of serious
nature and amicable adjustment can
be reached.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
ONT ENDURE RHEUMATIC PAIN!
HERE'S QUICK RELIEF FOR YOU

stop the pain! Give me relief That's
sfat you want when you're hurt.
rats what you get with sloan's Lint
mt. II not only Kills pain" but does
quickly, without delay.
~ you're tormented by Rheumatism,
luralgla. Sprains, Bruises. Backache,
~ body or nerve paln-~just see how
a little Sloan's LAniment gives
lief, The very first application rests
Ia comforts. Seems TO reach right
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
Issues Warning
And Tells HOW To
Stop Tobacco Habit
TREATMENT CAN Be GIVEN SECRETLY

enthralled by it's seductive effects. It
undermines the health and leaves the
victim an easy prey to general debility,
throat and lung troubles, nervousness,
insomnia, heart trouble, kidney trouble,
headache, tongue ard lip cancers, and
even blindness. Physicians the world
over often trace the start of the above
diseases and many others to nicotine
poisoning. II you have a friend or rela.
tive whom you would like to see cured
it Is your duty to help him get rid Of
the habit without delay. Try the above
formula on him and you will be sur
prised at the rapidity with which It
does the work. Remember, there are
no bad after effects"
N~OTE-Nicotol Powders Ars inexpensive and
are sold under an ironclad money refund guar
Intee In this city by all up-to-date druggists.
Including the Weiss. Robinson and Renkert stores.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
R N JoBLEss.

r, r. Barney Paine, corporation
magistrate OF Glendale, Tenn, has
been legislated clean out of his job.
The legislature Thursday passed the
bin abolishing the charter Of his mu-
nicipality, leaving Paine high and dry.
Squire Paine Is a successful farmer
and storekeeper Of Glendale, Paine is
of the five magistrates who sup
ported Mayor Monteverde and the city
administration in the county court.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
BURLES0N SUSTAINED BY
ALABAMA HIGH COURT

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April IL
Chief Justice Anderson, of the Alabama
supreme court, Wednesday denied the
Injunction sought by States Attorney
General Smith against Postmaster
General BurleSon to prevent application
Of increased telegraph and telephone
rates In Alabama. The court held the
state had no authority In the matter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
HAVE YOU A
BAD COLD?
Relieve 1t With DR., Bells
Pine Tar Honey.

Are you going TO let II stick and be-
come n chronic condition.
or course not Not when you know
you have a preparation like Or. Bells
Ptne-Tar-Honey to loosen II up and
so allow Nature TO rid you OF II,
The first dose will produce crafty
ing results. The second and third will
convince you that Dr. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey Is an enemy to a cold.
The preparation Is second to none
for Its soothing, relieving effects.
Coughs, la grippe, bronchitis, asthma
can not withstand an attack by Or.
Bells Pine-Tnr-Honey, Economical. 30c,
zoe and $l.20,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17

by their responses. They feel the need
of the conveniences for rest and recrea-
ton and they are giving literally Of
their earnings as the calls are made
upon them. The public and private
schools are being called upon this week
and the responses are encouraging. The
next call will be made upon the bust
ness and professional men and the
laboring classes are anxiously awaiting
what this class of citizens will do.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
PLANTING DELAYED.

BLYTHEvILLE, Ark, April II (spl)
Only a little corn has been planted
In this part Of Arkansas, though ex-
tensive preparations were being made
for planting corn as well as some early
cotton, Recent rain has delayed plant
ing OF anything for at least another
week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
MARTIAL LAW IN D

sIMLA, india, April 17.--Martial law
has been declared In the districts Of
Lahore and Armitsar, according to an
nouncement made here. It Is stated
in the announcement that the govern
or-general is satisfied that a state of
open rebellion against authority exists
IN those districts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
nv REV r. O. FULLER,
BY REV. T. o. FULLER

The four-minute organization held a
meeting at the office of the central
ranged to participate actively in the
Victory loan campaign, Among those
present we're T, II, Hayes, Russell s,
Brown, T. o. Fuller, W. N. Jones, j.
r. Gloster, George Duncan, Wayman
Wilkerson, H. c. Shepherd and DIR. A.
L. Thomson.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
HsbItual Constipation Cured

~ " 10 81 DAyB
WITH PEPsIN' Ia a spe-
cially. prepared Tonic Laxative for Ha-
bitual Constipation. II relieves prompt
ly, but should be taken regularly for
to 81 days to induce regular action.
II Stimulates and Regulates, Very
Pleasant to Take, SOC per bottle. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17

The world is tired of a religion that
Is without power to bind the individual
to the standard of right. The creed Is
good. but the life is better.
The writer Of this column is very
grateful for a fine package Of fruit from
an unknown source. We therefore cast
our gratitude into the air with the hope
that 1t may fall Upon the right parties.
The books warn us against entertain
ing conflicting desires. II we desire one
thing, other desires should be parallel
or in harmony with the main desire, II
we desire peace, we should think, act
and encourage peaceable things.
The Second Congregational church, of
which Rev. Russell S. Brown is pastor,
w~orships in the Plymouth Community
house every Sunday from 10 to II
o'clock until their church Is built,
Easter morning - adults and children
will be baptized.
John D. Condola, a native African, is
studying at Howe with the hope of re-
turning to help in the uplift of his peo-
pie in his native land.
Collins chapel Is in the midst of a
big drive for $1,000 which ends on
Easter. THE prospect for success is
very bright" said DR.. A. L, Thompson,
q. prominent worker In the church.
The annual musical recital at Howe
institute takes place Friday night, April
25. Minnie c.. Jones, the instructor,
promises an interesting program
Patrons and friends invited.
The canteen and rest room for colored
soldiers, corner Rayburn and Calhoun
deserves special mention for the splen.
| did services rendered, The good womer
in charge cannot be too highly com
| mended for their unselfish service.
=
The campaign conducted by the cen,
| trail civic committee is being pushed tt
a successful contamination. The work
corporations and in domestic service
have shown a most commendable spiri
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17

A benefit social in the interest of the
Settlement home, 1855 South Driver
street, will be given Good Friday night
at that place under the auspices of the
Settlement House Relief circle. Friends
are invited. Prof. j. L. Buckner is
manager.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
SUGAR.

NEW YORK. April 17.-Raw sugar
steady; centrifugal, 7,2sc: fine granu-
lated. &c.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17
Put q drop. OF "osts.lt" on. and smllol

aud dancers, there's immediate relief
any corn or callus, "Gets.itH Is applied
In two or three seconds. There's no
work, no fussy ~plasters, no wrapping Of
toes, "Gets-lt' dries In n second or
two, That's all As easy to use rs
signing your name, The corn loosens
of with your fingers while you won
der at the sight and smile. That's why
"Gets-lt' Is the biggest selling corn
remedy In the world today, BE corn
free at last.
"Gets-tt,' the guaranteed, money
back c~orn-remover, the only sure way,
costs but a trifle at any drug store.
Mfd, by Il. Lawrence \ Co, Chicago,
H.
Sold in Memphis by 4 Renkert 4 Co.,
j. y Robinson Drug Co, Battier's PhRr-
macy, Washhurn-1.yle Drug Co, and
Moseley- Robinson Drug Co,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-17

The world Is tired of a religion that
Is without power to bind the individual
to the standard of right, The creed Is
good, but the life is better.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
Y. NJ. C. A. HOME
TO Be SOLDIERS
CLUB, NOW PLAN
Lease Details Completed and Bud
get Forwarded to Washington
For Ratification.

Arrangements have been perfected
by DR. F. A. Starratt, representative
of the War Camp Community Service
national headquarters, to take over the
Americus Y. M G. A. and turn it into
a soldiers club house The terms of
the lease for the year have been agreed
upon and budget, containing an es-
innate for all expenses for the project
land its maintenance, were forwarded
to Washington by Dr. Starratt Satur~
day for approval. All the local details
for the transfer of the property having
been arranged the whole matter now
rests with The w. C. C. S. headquarters
and if the budget is approved, as DR..
Starratt expects, the building will be
taken over at once and converted into
Ia city headquarters for the soldiers
and officers stationed here. Ratifica-
tiOlI VI iAlo plnAAo dIS GApCCtGu NY LIZ
Starratt within two weeks.
The plans call for complete renova-
ton of the Y. NJ G. A. building. 1t is
large, and equipped with plenty of
bath facilities, which will be appre-
ciated by the soldiers 1t has a mod
erp gymnasium and dormitories. Part
of the building, probably the spacious
lobby, will be converted into a hall for
dancing. A variety of entertainment
for the soldiers is to be provided by
the local committee in charge of the
work
DIR. Starratt stated Saturday that he
wanted it understood that the soldiers
club was to be for civilian use also.
1t is hoped that closer relationship
may be established through the club
between the men stationed here and
the citizens
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05

1918 Increase ....$ 1855. so
Another indext to the prosperity Of
the community, although less accurate,
because of the cotton holding move
ment is the condition of the local
banks. Half of the total cotton produc-
ton of Sumter county is still held in
warehouses waiting for higher mar
ket, which all cotton men say is sure
to come by spring In spite of this,
the combined deposits OF the three
banks OF the city amount to 1854
62l.26. A leading banker stated Satur-
day that if cotton had been marketed
the deposits in his bank now would
show about so per cent. greater. The
wealth is in the county, but is yet to
make its appearance in the bank show
ings. The total cotton holdings is
around 10000 bales, worth upwards of
$2000,000 "a large part of which will
flow into the banks. The combined
bank statements of Americus show ad-
vances on cotton of $436,20105. I'm
divided profits amount to $103,979.22.
This showing is regarded as re-
markably strong, when it is consider
ed that at the beginning of the war
the banks Of the nation tightened their
lines and began to conduct their bust
ness on a more conservative basis,
doing little in the way of expasion.
Several Americus business men ex-
pressed themselves in optimistic terms
about the business outlook Saturday
j. E. Hightower, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, declared that
the outlook was very bright to him. Il
can't see anything but good times
ahead" he said 'Some of my friends
do not agree with me- They think that
business is going to the bow-wows, but
CONTINUED on Last Page)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
MERCURY GOES
TO II DEGREES:
WARMER TODAY
Six Above Registered in Atlanta.
Water Pipes Freeze
Here.

Fair today and not quite so cold, is
the government weather forecast for
today. which lends some hope to the
many homes where water pipes, which
froze solid Friday night have been re-
fusing to do duty since that time. Nc
promise OF any great rise intempera-
ture is offered by the weather man,
and it is assumed that cold weather
will linger with us for time, this
cold wave being of more than ordinary
intensity, and having left in its path
a blanket of snow over great deal of
the country, even the Southland.
In Americus the official thermome-
ter, kept by j. NJ. Bryan, recorded IL
degree Saturday morning, and all day
scarcely registered above the freezing
point Many discerning citizens cut
off their water Thursday night and
thereby saved plumbers bills, but
others who were more careless found
frozen pipes, broken in many in
stances, Saturday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
BUSINESS
YEARHEREENDS.
OUTLOOKB KBRICHT'
Big Gain Shown in Postoffice Receipts
Over Last Year--Bank Statements Show
Heavy Deposits Despite Cotton Holding;
Bradstreets Predicts Prosperous Year

With the years ever exnerencad inst oo
with conditions continuation Of the praat rro
W now oeng enjoyed the business
great business The true all over America . sn
tally true Southland leading business men of Aecn
snare the spirit of optimism that everywhere they do n
hesitate to express themselves freely subject
But their feelings
on their own business practical
what kind of they
conditions here nad throughout the
that basic conditions a they feel
that Sumter whatever
ty comes with this year,
one the most at
close of the old the
registers the business the portion
creased activity incident
wee supply depot here within the
IN the history of the Anecu
d. 1913 in Of
Most OF this is due the
total for that month in 1918 against
December 1917, an increase single $2O33s5.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
Vital Statistics Act
Is To Be Enforced

At an informal meeting Saturday DR.
B. F. Bond, public health commissioner
for this county, explained to the ply
sicians of the city the working of the
law passed by the last legislature pro-
viding for the registration of all
vital statistics and for the reporting
of all communicable diseases in the
county. DR.. Bond informed the physic-
ians that it was intended to enforce
the law from this time on, and asked
for their cooperation in making its
operation here a decided success.
DR.. w. A. Davis, formerly connected
with the Texas state board of health
is actively in charge of the department
for the state, being secretary of the
board and registrar of vital statistics
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
Commerce Chamber
To Dine and Plan

Arrangements are being made by
Secretary-Manager Joseph Perkins, of
the Chamber of Commerce, 4or mem
bership get-together dinner, to be
held at o'clock Wednesday evening
of next week at the Windsor hotel.
The object of the meeting is to form
ulate plans for the new year, the end
ing of the war having given CONNER
cial bottles greater task than they
have had in the last Year or two. 1t is
planned to put on a membership cam
paign some time in the not far distant
future, and this probably will be one
of the matters to be considered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
PRESIDENT VISITS POPE BENEDICT
Weep resident Pens
Poem of Hope For
New Year of Peace

WASHINGTON Jan. 4-Vice Presi
dent Thomas R. Marshall's New Yea
sentiment is expressed in verse. H,
penned the following:
NINETEEN EIGHTEEN.
The years not dead. 1t cannot die,
It's record lights the future sky.
1t walks beside all upright men,
Its gaze outstrips all mortal ken.
1t moves with France to lily fields,
Where peace her beauteous harves
yields.
1t smiles once more and Flanders
plain,
Where plowshares hide the swort
again.
1t marches back across the seas,
To all our moors and all our leas,
1t sits by each ones fireside,
To be for aye Gods human guide.
IT is not dead, nor can it die.
While men life up our bannefs high,
will have an eternal youth
While we love liberty and truth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
JAPAN TO QUIT
SIBERIA; ALLIED
FRICTIONHlNTED
American and British Observers Said
to Speak Bitterly Of
Intervention.

LONDON, Jan. 4.--(By Associated
Press) THE announcement that "a
900 Japanese troops will be withdrawn
from Siberia has been made in Toxic,
according to a dispatch from there to
the Express. The official statement.
according to the dispatch, says that
Japan intends to maintain henceforth
only the smallest force in Siberia. The
dispatch adds
'Pumlic opinion here deplores tho
withdrawal Allied observers, Ameri-
can as well as. British, speak bitterly
on the Intervention as being relatively
a failure, owing to disunity Of the AL
lies and mutual jealousies.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
PONTIFF CLAD,
in WHITE, HOST
TO WILSON in
THRONE ROOM
American Executive Completes Visit
to Italy, After Dinner By Queen
Mother.

ROME, Jan. 5.-President Wilson
was received today at the Vatican by
Pope Benedict The Presidents ar
rival was announced to the Pontiff by
the Master of the Chamber to the Pom
tiff, who awaited the President in the
throne room, where two gilded chilrs
had been placed. The President was
admitted Immediately to the presence
of the Pope, who was gowned in white
for the occasion
President Wilson's program for the
day was quite arduous. In the morn
ing he went to the Parthenon, where
he laid wreaths on the tombs of King
Victor Emmanuel l. and Humbert. fa-
ther Of the present king. He then
went to the Lyceum academy and af-
terwards visited the old forum. He
had lunch at the American embassy
with the King and Queen, the Prince
of Udine and other dignitaries.
Immediately upon his return to the
American embassy from the Vatican,
he received return visit from rep
resentative of the Vatican.
In the evening before he departed
for France he attended a dinner given
by the Queen Mother Margherita
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
Six Degrees Above at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Jan. 4.-(By Associated
Press. )-The cold wave which lis
sweeping the South reached to wi Ghin
200 miles of the Atlantic coast last
night, according to weather bureau re-
ports. Indications are for colder
weather tonight along the coast, wifi,
moderating temperatures inland.
Birmingham and Chattanooga each
reported 4 degree above zero arid At
Ianta and Nashville 6 above. Mobile
experienced temperature of 16 and
Tampa sc degrees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
$4,000 More u. S.
Troops to Return

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-(By AS
sociated Press )-Three combat &ivis-
ions, the Thirtieth, Tthirty-Sevents
and NinetyFirst, have been designat-
ed by General Pershing for early con
voy home from France, General March
announced today.
The Thirtieth division includes Ten.
nessee and Carolina troops. These di-
visions, with @he Second corps head
quarters, comprise about $4,000 men.
General March said that troops at
home and abroad now designated for
Rehabilitation total 1,379,000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
Only 86 Soldiers
Dead at Archangel

WASHINGTON, Jan 6.-(By Asso-
.ciated Press AN official report from
the American military attache with
Ambassador Francis in Russia, it was
ANNOUNCED today, shows the total
deaths from all causes in the American
forces in the Archangel region up to
November 25 to be eighty-six. Sixty
four of these died of disease.
Later official reports, General March,
chief of staff, said, show the military
Situation at Archangel entirely in
hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-05
Allies Found 10
U-Boats Being Built

LONDON, Jan. 4.--(By Associated
Press.)-One hundred and seventy
submarines, all under construction,
were found when the Inter-Allied
naval commission visited Germany to
arrange for carrying out the terms of
the armistice, according to newspapers
published here. 1t is said the subma-
rines were turned over to the Allies.