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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-21
ENGINE OUT OF SERVICE

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Aug. 21.-The
engine of the Citizens Fire Company
is out of service. 1t will be some
time before it can be made ready
for service, as the parts that are
needed are not to be had, as the
firm which made the engine being
out of business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-21
OCTOBER JURORS CHOSEN

r. Carlisle, Pa, Aug. 21.-Selection
sof jurors to serve at the October
session of Cumberland county court
show Lower End men again the IA
sVorites. Criminal court opens on
october and common pleas a week
slater. Much business is on the call
endar. Ten extra jurors were
drawn for the common pleas ses-
sion
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-21
INJURED MAN MAY LIVE

ChnmbersburE, Pa, Aug. 21.-After
lying in a state of coma for eighty
hours. George r. Spahr, who sus-
taitned a fracture of the skull when
thrown from his bicycle in a collision
with an auto truck, has recovered
consciousness and has q good chance
for recovery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-21
Busy Mr.. Smith Halls
From Little Maple Grove

Chambersburg, Pa, Aug. All.
B. Smith "a young merchant of
Maple Grove, near here, operates
two farms, presides over the destiny
of a general merchandise store, takes
tiyps through Horse Valley gather
ing eggs and poultry, brings to a
creamery here every day a load of
milk which he collects from dairy
men, occasionally holds a public sale
and is health officer for three town
ships of this county.
LEWIS OSTER DIES AT 94
Hagerstown, Md. Aug. 21.-Lewis
Oster, brickmason by trade, one of
the oldest residents of this section
of the Cumberland Valley and the
oldest Odd Fellow in Maryland, died
here yesterday, aged "a years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-08-21

(othcr State News on Page ?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
BY REV. T. o. FULLER.

The extra session of the Baptist Mis-
slonary and Educational convention Of
Tennessee was called to order Thurs
day at the Jackson avenue Baptist
church, of which Rev. b. II, Bell is
pastor; Rev. J. w. Ribbins, of Mem
phis is president and Or. A. M. Town
send, secretary. Among the early ar
rivals were DIR. VIM. Haynes, Rev. d.
M. Lawrence, Or. A. D. Hurt, Dr. In
man e. Page, DR.. s, W.. Mcdowell.
Prof. Mack r. Williams, of Nashville;
Rev. c. p. Perkins, of Humboldt Rev.
V. n. Rountree, of Dyersburg Rev,
]. b. Thompson, of Sweetwater; Rev.
H. II. Peoples Martin, Rev. f. M. Sey.-
more, of Knoxville, and President M.
II, Flowers and Prof. V. w. Broughton,
of Nashville. The address OF welcome
was happily made by Prof, ]. r. Gloster
Of Howe institute. and ably responded
TO BY Prof. Mack T. Williams, Of Roger
Williams university. n Introductory
sermon was preached by Rev. C, z,
Perkins, of Humboldt,
A very instructive bible lecture was
made by DIR. A. ID. Hunt, superintend-
| snt Of missions for the state. The
BUSY Bee Movement was explained
in a splendid address by Dean V, W.
B%roughton of Nashville. Education in
its True Sense, as Affected by Cow
| etousness" was discussed very accept
ably by the wife Of Principal T. o.
Fuller. The missionary sermon was
preached by Rev. d, Ingram, of Jack
son, Tenn. Educational Opportuni-
ties After the War" vas the subject of
strong and interesting address by Pres
ident NJ. H. Flowers, of the auxiliary
| convention, and President J. W. Rib
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
Jest AS
ONE CONVICTED
Murder Trial Had Appearance
of Pleasant Social Gather
ing Around Soda Tables,

Warner Chandler, slayer Of W. A.
Campbell in Dinstuhl's confectionery
on North Main street on the evening
of Feb. .. smiled with a careless de-
meanor when the jury in the Second
criminal court. which heard his case,
brought in a verdict Of guilty late
Thursday afternoon. Seven years in
1.-THE reform school at Nashville is what
Chandler, only Il years old. will have
to pay in return for stabbing his vic
tim TO death.
The killing grew out of a disagree
ment over a craps game. Chandler
was accused of using crooked dice,
After Chambers fight with Campbell,
in which he stabbed his victim fatal
ly, he and his friends celebrated. -ac-
cording to testimony, by participating
i'm a joy ride with negro musicians.
Boys and girls Of tender years sat
around the courtroom While the jury
was celebrating over the ease and
joked, smiled and chatted with the de-
PENDANT. The joyful conversations con-
tinued after the verdict had been an
nounCed.
Chandler was defended Ny Thomas
L. Bell, while Samuel o. Bates states
attorney, assisted by his assistant, John
Exby, prosecuted the case. The state
did not insist on murder in the first
degree.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
INFLUENZA TAKES HIGH
TOLL HERE DURING 1918

According TO the annual report Of
DR.. J, l.. Andrews. superintendent Of
the Memphis health department, the
total number of deaths in Memphis
during 1918 increased several hundred,
due to the epidemic OF influenza here
last fall and winter. The total number
of deaths during the year is 1858, Of
whom 1881 were white, and 1882 were
negroes. The total number of deaths
during the mast five years ranged from
2,642 to 2,9S9.
The report shows that a total Of S24
persons died of pneumonia or "a per
cent of the entire number of deaths
reported. An ordinance is now being
prepared which will make the report
ing of influenza and pneumonia COM
pulsory. The total number of deaths
attributed to typhoid during the year
is 20.
Thirteen suicides we're recorded dur
ing the year, Bright's disease claimed
252 lives and appendicitis A, Diseases
of the heart caused 172 deaths, and can
GER 124 deaths. Twenty-seven persons
were burned to death. and 70 deaths
were due to gunshot wounds, OF which
% were white and 81 negro,
The city's death rate is reported at
2l.5 for white and % for negroes. Many
of the deaths for which Memphis is
charged were those of persons brought
to Memphis hospitals either seriously
wounded or in a dying condition from
illness,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28

bins, of the general convention. Ed
ucational drive reports were submit
ted as follows! The d. Y. r. u, by
President l., G. Moore; Sunday schools,
by President Il. M. Seymore; laymen's
movement, by Rev, VIM. Collier; mis-
s~ionary executive boards, by Rev. A.
Parr; churches and pastors, by Rev,
r. B.. Roberts; women's auxiliary, by
President M. H, Flowers. The meet
ing Of the executive board was held
Friday afternoon and the educational
drive will be completed Friday night
in a mass meeting to be held at
church auditorium.
Rev. A, r. Griggs, of Dallas. Tex,
Is in the city.
DR.. Inman f.. Page, president OF
Roger Williams university, Nashville,
Tenn, Is In the city. Or. Page Is one
of the leading educators Of his race.
Dean Virginia w. Broughton, OF
Nashville. Tenn, has just returned from
Chicago, where she wal called by the
death of a sister.
The baseball game scheduled for Fri
day between Howe and LeMoyne has
been called off on account of repairs
that are in progress at Russwood park.
With the establishment Of the Col
ored Community center will come con
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
PANTHER TURNS OUT TO
BE HUGE. GRAY WOLF

PINE BLUFF, Ark, March IS. (Spl,)
1t was reported that a panther with
a tail six feet long had been proving
about neal Jefferson Springs n scar
ing the natives so a hunting party was
organized to find him. A Mr.. Baugh
with all kinds of weapons and after
marching through woods, water and
mud, the dogs scented the game and
the chase began in earnest. After about
a mile a big gray wolf was brought to
bay and the dogs were getting the
worst Of the fray when the men ar
rived.
John Usery fired the shot that saved
the dogs lives and saved the men from
having to climb the tall timbers. The
wolf stood 80 inches high and measured
| five feet from tip to tip.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES
FORM MARKET CENTERS

JACKSON, Miss, March 2S. (Spl.)-
Each county in South Mississippi liz
to be divided into marketing centers,
with a secretary for each center, whose
duty 1t will be to get together cattle,
hogs and produce for co%-operaive ship
ments, thus tightening the work and
allowing the county agent time to visit
farmers all over his territory. The
county agent will supervise the ship
ments, of course. j. Ed Ruff farm
agent for this section, announces that
this plan Nis wow in effect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
>2pTURED TEXAS
WOMAN WRITES
I$So-
Standing tler Feet Torture
to This LaoJ-Had to Ride
Everywhere She Went,
Until Cardui Brought
Relief.

Mckinney. Texas.-Mrs. "A. B. Sto-
wall, Of this place, writes: Sometime
ago I was in a critical condition. Ave
only lived two squares from town, yet
l wasn't able to walk the two squares.
I had to ride everywhere l went and
suffered at that, but not so much as
when I tried to walk. Standing on my
feet was torture.
My greatest suffering was in my right
side. 1t was 50 sore and I felt II
stepped down or Jared myself the
least bit l could not stand it-so just
walked mostly tiptoe. This kept up
until ! was just about discouraged and
decided 1 had best try something else.
Someone told me of Cardui, and
where 1t had benefited gases similar to
mine. j felt at least it would not hurt
to give it a trial.
After my first bottle 1 felt better
there was less pain and soreness in my
side.
After my third bottle of Cardui l was
Well n have been ever since"
Cardui may be just what you need
Try it. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
CREDIT'MEN MEET.

A short business session preceded an
entertaining program at the weekly
luncheon Thursday at the Hotel Gayo-
so OF the Retail Credit Mems asso-
citation. Entertainment features we're
provided by S. /. Kopald, Miss Alice
Mclaughlin and Miss Rosalind Kar-
nowsky, The attendance committee
awarded first prize to A. +. Pipkin.
The association members have been
apprised to be on the lookout for a
clever check forger who is reported
by Franklin Blackstone, vice-president
Of the national association, as prob
ably in this vicinity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
RIVER ON STAND
WILL FALL SOON

The river was practically at n
stand at Memphis Friday, aud will re-
main almost stationary for n short
time and then begin to fall with in
creRsing rapidity,
There tx no indication In the weather
map Of any special rainfall which will
affect the upper watersheds for the
present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
0BI0N COUNTY PLANS
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

UNION CITY, Tenn, March %. (Spl.)
At a meeting of the lladies and a
number of representatives from diff
ferent parts of the county, held at the
city hall yesterday afternoon to dis
cuss and make plans for the erection Of
a memorial hospital at this place, it
was the opinion of those present that
500, 900 should be the minimum amount
to be used in the erection and equip
ment of the hospital. A committee
with instructions will be appointed in
each district in the county, consisting
of not less than three men. and three
women in each district for the purpose
Of soliciting funds. The memorial hos
pital is to be open. to all the physicians
of the county on<the same terms.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
KEEPS BUSY

Eight plowmen and six spademen
we're placed on gardening work In
Memphis Friday morning by officials
of the Memphis committee, which
has a booth in Court square. Appli-
cations have been coming in daily to
tie booth from Memphis gardeners
wanting plowmen and all demands
have so far been met. New garden
books have been received by the COM
mittee for free distribution. Applicants
for workmen may phone Main 24O5.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
FOUR CARS FILLED
WITH GASOLINE BURN

Fire which followed the wrecking Of
two tank cars filled with gasoline
Thursday night on the Illinois Central
tracks in South Memphis, burned more
than 40, 1000 gallons of gasoline and con-
sumed four tank cars, valued at $4,000
each before it could be placed under
control.
Spreading rails caused two of the
tank cars and others TO leave the rails
and turn over. 1t is not known how
the fire was started. Several other
cars in the section were saved.
About 100 yards of trackage were
destroyed and train service over the
line had to be detoured during the
night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
BANKER BADLY HURT.

JACKSON, Miss, March Is. (Spl.)-
]. B. Stirling, president Of the First
National bank OF this city, and one of
the states best-known bankers, has
sustained fractures of both arms, a
fractured collar bone and fractures of
both legs in the last few years, the
latest injury being a broken leg, caused
by a fall from a horse Wednesday after
noon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
E. A. Johnson.

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. March %
tSpl)-E. A. Johnson, who lived In the
Sixth district. is lead after a several
weeks illness from carbuncles and blood
poison. He was a member of the w.
o. w. and was 81 years of & He
is survived by his wife. The interment
was at New Liberty in the Seventh
district, after funeral services conducted
by Rev, J. g. Cooper. OF Hollow Rock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
Jarrett Brandon.

HUNTINGTON, Tenn, March Is.
(Spl)-Burl Jarrett and Miss Ludie
Brandon were married at the home OF
Squire Davis in the Twelfth district,
the being said by Squire w.
v. Belew. The contracting parties are
citizens OF the Seventh district.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
SHAY COACHES HARVARD.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 2S,--The
appointment Of Martin j, Shay, former
shortstop of tho Chicago Nationals, as
coach for the Harvard freshman base
ball team, was announced today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
For the Bows Arriving

who are wondering about that new
Spring suit. We are here to take your
measure and give you the same good
tailoring and close prices as Of yore,
J. II. Moriarty & Son, Tailors. 81 s,
Main. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
WILL LECTURE HERE.

will lecture on Educational Phases Of
Zionism" at the Baron Hirsch syna-
gogue Friday night at s o'clock. Other
talks probably will be made in Mem
phis by Or. Dushkin during his visit
here. All interested in Zionism are
invited.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
Mrs. William Duncan.

OKOLONA, Miss, March %, (Spl.)-
Mrs. William Duncan was buried at
New Hope church today. She Is sur
vived by her husband and w children,
Mulhall and Mrs. Otto Abernethey.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
Clay-Smith.

NEWBERN, Tenn. March 2S.-Chas.
Clay, a prominent farmer Of Sorrells
Chapel neiRhborhood. and Miss Nettie
Smith were married Thursday, They
will reside on the bridegroom's farm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28

veniences and activities long needed
for the development Of our young peo-
pie in this city. Every public spirited
thusiastic support.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
NJ TY1eEnDCaGW
James Ray.

n NEWBERN, Tenn, March 2S. (SplD
james Ray, son OF Mr., and Mrs. Clyde
Ray, died at his home in this county,
zeal Sorrell's chapel. Funeral services
were conducted in that section OF the
county where interment was made.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28
A L THIRTY

VENICE, March 2S. tHavas. Thirty
persons were killed and 80 others in
jured by the explosion Of an oil tank
steamer here yesterday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28

DnUCwTREATMENT. 1t gives
VnVE quick relief. Swelling and
short breath soon gone
All distressing symptoms rapidly disap-
pear. Liver and kidneys act better
General improvement is realized. l send
by mail a trial treatment absolutely
FREE. Try il. Never heard of any
thing its equal for dropsy.
Write to DR.. THOMAS G, GREEN,
Bank BLDG, Box %. chatsworth, Ga.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28

ODUNLESS NEF HTUENN TVNo'
81 cash for small size, terms as low as
soc weekly.
% ID. ice capacity Refrigerator. 1915
SO 10, ice capacity Refrigerator, $3.50
100 H.. ice capacity Refrigerator. .S34.5o
lOO-lb ice capacity Refrigerator,
! These prices are 25 per oent below
regular 1919 prices, because they were
! carried over from last year. Hurry.
They win 80 quick.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28

A coal or gas combination range, with
gas oven and broiler elevated. that has
taken the highest honors at every expo
sition. Hence name. Gold Medal Glen
wood. Reasonable in price, Uncondi-
tionally guaranteed,
EASY TERMS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-28

7 STOVE $B,YB 20 S5U,
! WiCkless and ValVeless-smokeless-
! odorless. Conceded to be the best
! made. Satisfaction guaranteed or
Nmoney refunded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-04
|RN. ]. BURNS IAEe[T
OF UNBALANCED GIRL

New York, March 3.-William j.
Burns, the detective, narrowly missed
death today when two sho,s were fired
at him In the Grand Central con-
course by a weIl-dressed young wo-
man. who later described herself as
Miss Gertrude NORWOOD, stenog-
rapher. of Ts4 Prospect Place. Brook
lyn Neither shot took effect.
Burns came to the city from his
bone ~ y sfyassbe &C. 81 {: <, s se at
Kathleen, to Lieutenant Cyrus H.
Kfsser.
Miss NORWOOD declared directly
after being overpowered that she was
sorry she had not killed the detective
She said she had planned to slay hin,
a week ago, but RETAINED because
she feared she might shoot another
man who was with him.
Colonel Edward Rowland Robinson
Green. son of the late Hetty Green,
was named by the young woman as
her intended victim when she arrived
at the psychopathic ward at Bellevue
hospital. where she was sent to have
her mental condition examined. Her
story, as told In the hospital, differed
radically from that related to the po-
lice. She mistook Burns for Colonel
Green, she informed DIR. J. Robinson
at the hospital, to whom she said: u
was told in a dream to kill Hetty
Green or some one connected with
her. I wanted to get Edward Green
most, because he had Hetty's money
She told ram blingly of having car
ried a revolver I'm her muff since arm.
ltstice day. when she received hei
( dream instructions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-04
SHUT LADY!
How to Reduce Your Weight

Get rid Of that burden of obesity
this very season. Become 1.-the and
active. Stop suffering from over-stout-
ness. You may even eat ice cream,
cake and candy if you like. Enjoy
yourself while getting thin by korein
systen-approved by physicians.
Mrs. Clarence Cash reports that she
reduced her weight thirty-fve pounds
In six weeks by using oil Of korein.
Many other reports rade by delighted
women, who were unable to get rid Of
their burden Of fat until they adopted
the new method.
Get small box Of oil Of korcin, in
capsules, at any drug store; follow the
plain directions of korein system. Guar.
antee Of reduction or money back.
Nothing drastic or harmful-a safe self
treatment that has improved the figure,
yivacity, beauty and health Of legions
u ladies. For protruding hips, unduly
large neck or bust, double chin, pursy
abdomen, ETC., this simple, remarkably
effective reduction system should be
tried. A book, " Reduce Weight Hap
ply" may be had free, postpaid (plain
wrapperl, by writing to Korein Com.
|pany, NE-69, Station I. New York. N. Y.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-04

by-four whiskey-soaked fellows who
can't earn $40 a week but turn up
your nose at religion. II is beneath
your dignity TO be a Christian. Who
are you?
And We viii not come unto me
that ye might have life"
There is not reason why you
should not come. Every year you
are near to Eternity Every year
you have to live should be a year in
the service OF God.
Every friend you might influence
is reason. Every nail in the cross
Is reason. Every thorn on the
brow is a reason. Every tear He
ever shed is a reason. Every stone
that was ever hurled was a reason.
Oh, my friends IL you can get the
world aas prize for your soul, will
you take It? Why not yield to
Christ and take your stand for Him
It is UP to you. And If you are I'M
saved when these meetings close it
will be your own fault. not Gods
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-04
Make This Test For
Acid-St0Illach :

There are millions Of people who
suffer almost daily from the horrors
of an acid Observation-Disclosures; sour,
gassy, stomach; distressing heart
burn; sickening foodrepeating; pain
full bloat and that miserable, pulled
up, lumpy feeling after eating. Many
Of these people have tried treatment
after treatment, medicine after medi-
cine; others have gone to doctors
and stomach specialists and some to
hospitals but In spite of all Of their
efforts they have obtained no lasting
relief or q permanent cure.
These symptoms simply mean acid
stomach. If allowed to run on, they
are very likely to cause q lot Of SER
ious trouble. Dyspepsia, Rheumatism,
govt, lumbago, sciatica. splitting
headache, dizzy spells. nervousness.
sleeplessness, mental depression, mel
ancholia, a feeling of istlessness and
all-goneness- these are just few OF
the disorders which can be traced to
acid-stomach. As a, matter of fact,
acid-stomach Is often the direct cause
Of those almost incurable conditions
known as catarrh Of the stomach, in
festival ulcer, and cancer Of the sto1n-
ach. The lives Of those who suffer
from these serious troubles are nothing
short Of daily agony. Surely. then,
you must see how important it Is to
20 at once to the seat OF the trouble
-acid-gtomach. You know what acid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-04

livery women here---I want you to
Write to Congressman Claude Swan
son and ask him to stand back OF the
educational bill now before congress.
1t Ii the duty OF every woman to help
save our state from the disgrace OF
illiteracy." This was Mrs Sally Nell
6 "a s oman 80. I'd r. t.. ssss.
aeon, when aha presented to their At
tention the bill In congress asking Tor
the appropriation of nve million dol
lars to be proportioned among ths
states. according to the illiteracy In
them, for, the support Of schools In
districts that could not finance them.
senator Swanson u 4 member OF this
committee.
Mrs. Robins led to her discussion Of
the educational bill with q resume OF
the spirit OF the women at the recent
Victory dinner and conference held
in Washington. 'It was 4 meeting
Of seven hundred women who
preached the gospel Of selfmerged
tntosservice,"" she said I'VE saw the
vision Of our dreams translated into
reality. We must try to reduce tbs
ideal to common sense. This In an
age Of adventure and blessed b tbs
woman who can plunge In and help
In the problems Of reconstruction. Cf
all Of the women In the state In
terested In education Mrs. b. b. Mum
ford has fought the best" Mrs. Mum
ford spoke on education At the con-
ference. The gospel Of the con-
ference was health and education.
The plan was to destroy evils Of the
body and soul and the remedy is
education Ignorance Is q menace to
body and soul and 1t took bloody
war to disclose the illiteracy In Vir-
GINA" Here the speaker recited the
cases OF the 100000 men In the first
draft who could not read their Or