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The courier-index., 1919-10-31
BRIGHT PATENT MEDICINE
 METHODS OF JAPANESE

There is a Japanese patent med icine advertised throughout China as being perfect digestive and antidotal medicine that has secured an enormous sale among the Chi nese. It is said that in some local ities 60 per cent of the population use it. The writer has not attempt ed to collect any evidence as to the efficacy of these pills for any of the various ailments they are adver- tised to cure, but they are said to produce an agreeable effect in the taker, calculated to induce con- tinuance of their use. Their odor is suggestive of musk and is con- sidered desirable perfume for the breath.
 The advertising methods used in China by the vendors offer no spe- cially noteworthy feature except that of thoroughness. It's posters and signs are to be seen everywhere, even in rural districts, while in cities electric signs are also em- ployed. Native newspaper advertis- ing is universal.
 The remedy is distributed by peddlers and through shops. Be- cause of the large percentage of profit allowed, it's sale affords an easy livelihood for persons with some pertinacity but no capital. About 220 of these pills in an en- velope sell for 25 yen CPS cents United States currency) With a purchase of this size a metal box having a hinged cover is given, and with a purchase of double the quantity similar container pro- vided with mirror is presented to the purchaser. These pill boxes are cleverly contrived to release three pills every time the box is opened.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
sToRk GETS ON JOB }
Frances Birth Rate Shows Some
 Improvement.
Serious Decline In 1918 from Year Be- fore the War Was Cause
 of Alarm.

.Paris.-France's declining birth rate has lately been source of much con cern. but a distinct improvement nas been noticed during the present month.
 Evidence of great decline in birtns in 1918 was shown in official ngures for the district of the Seine, wnich includes the city of Paris, whicn showed that there are only 45,4oo births registered in that district ID 1918. as compared to the 73,o9s Tn 1911.
 The infantile death rate given Dy statisticians Is 40 per cent, as com pared to 10 per cent before the war. This has been attributed to the scar city of wet nurses and poor quality and shortage of milk for bottle-feo babies. The shortage is said to pc due to the tremendous increase ID cheese making, especially in NOT mandy.
 However. all the maternity hospi- taIs in Paris reported increased births thus far the present month. In one hospital the number doubled those or last year, and it is declared that Da- bies are remarkable for sixe, weight and general health.
 A new periodical entitlsd Marriage has just appeared Ii anrounces that it will devote itself to the question of the repopulation os Fyance. which is generally recognized to be one of the most urgent problems of the day. It asks it's readers, What means should be adopted to combat the present mat rimonial crisis in Francew
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
THE CARPENTER SURGEON.

Modern surgery practices meth ods that might have their inspira- tion in a cabinet makers shop. There is, for instance, the way of getting into the heavily ribbed chest cavity. Just how this is done is often a wonder to the layman. In study of the surgical treat ment of empyema, development of pus in the lungs, which was a grave feature in the influenza epi- demic, Dr. W. Wayne Babcock de- scribes the procedure used in pene- trating the chest cavity to get at the pus-laden parts. The article is from the Medical Record.
 An incision is made between the ribs, which are then spread apart, leaving cavity of proper width. The instrument used for the prying apart of the ribs is a sort of re- versed pair of pliers, and, as may be guessed, it should be possible to pry brick in two with the delicate little tool. eft
 When the ribs are spread apart they are kept spread by an inserted crosspiece which works after the old-time method of keeping a win
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as administrator of the estate of Wm. Grigsby, deceased, will make application at the No vember term, 1919, of the Lee county probate court for an order to sell the following lands belong ing to the estate, to-wit: South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 2 North, Range East. Said sale to be for the purpose of raising funds with which to pay the debts of the said estate.
 D. s. CLARK, Administrator of the Estate of Wm.
 Grigsby, Deceased.
 October 29, 1919. (322)
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
TOUCH AND STOP.

Why is it that when you a gong that has been strue.| s' is still sending out those nee' ! of sound, which carry the .a like din, you put an T., ena M Y; audible proceedings? Why E N with a touch of your fnga| bring to a standstill tnoS that were travelling at the Y about HOO feet a secona' ...
 The answer is found in M' that the vibrations, which esas 'a 'as sound waves, and, beglnn1n , instant the gong IS s1lusa' .;asl, continue for a compars.'ss~, a ' sea, time if nothing extransss' svs vented their protraction,. ,.;'lst;s' n,t when you touch the .s Ossllls;;1s, s;s' strument. Without lne V
 there can be no sounu. .ssin, If you place a finger ssi'sI| tss| ouivering gong you can { .sr, s vibrations which cause " akin to that of tickling
The courier-index., 1919-10-31

|, Of the e400. 100000 in money and supplies. contributed to the American, Red Cross during the twenty months fhe war council was in existence. e26S 900. 900 was allotted to national Aeadqus rters. while tlS7 .000. 600 went to the chapters to finance their ac- tivities. Expenditures in the twenty months totslied s27S,OO0,OO0 divided as follows: By national headquarters in France, $57. 900. 900; elsewhere over seas, fo4. 900 900: In the United States. k4S,000O00; by chapters in the United States, s4s.OO0,OO0; cost of chapter produced articles distributed in France, s25,O0o, 900, elsewhere over seas, ss.000.00o; in the United States, k2S. .000.0 GOO, making total expenditures 1n France, $S2 ,00o, 900, elsewhere over ,saas, $72,0o0000; in the United States, <l1s,000,00O.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
REPAIRING GERMAN CABLES
Britain Alec Puttine linss C Dsl. glum Into pre-War
 Condition.

London, England.-Every possible effort is being made to restore to its pre-war basis the cable system of the world. it is announced. The i've An glo-German cables which were cut by the British fleet in the early days of the war are being repaired and 90 are the four cables connecting England with Belgium.
 Cable communication with Iceland, which was interrupted by the war, has just been restored. Messages now are being dispatched to Australia in as many hours as 1t required days In war time. Communication with the Euro pean continent Is steadily improving.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
ELECTION NOTICE.

An election will be held on the second Tuesday in November, which is Nov. II, 1919, for the purpose of electing one director from this (Lee) county for the St. Francis Levee District. The voting places will be at Marianna, Haynes and Brickeys, Ark.
 This October 27, 1919.
 JACOB SHAUL, Chairman,
 BURK MANN,
 D. L. GRIFFIS, Election Commissioners for Lee County. (323)
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
BREAK NELL eWYNN sUNDIAL
English Workmen Destroy interesting Relic of Times of
 Charles ii.

Londcn.--A sundial known as "Nell Gwynn's Sundial," which for years has been in position on the terrace at Lauder6ale house, Highgate, was bro- ken beyond repair while workmen were trying to change it's position. There is still in the house Nell Gwynn's original bath, which is much older than the sundial, and was placed there when she was installed in the palace by Charles II.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31

own tin of milkless black coas
 When the first worker rsr to his lunch he could hardly } his eyes.
 "Well," said he, q have of clever thieves, but to swlP milk out of a feller's coffee < the limit !"
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
Lion Kills Rams

Grass Valley, Cal.-For the third time within few days a mountain lion has raided a sheep corral in the lower part of the county. Five rams each weighing over 300 pounds, were Killed in this raid. Two of the larger animals, valued at $50 each. were dragged more than 300 yards. Tn the two previous raids thirty-four sheer were killed.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
WAR BREAD IN cAsD'

The Canada food al D0sl' ia the is' still further changes lr lrr.nsjs. u that that may be used ia,Siatisas in Ssfas.' to the present the ,'ss of 10 only or required the. the u;s ;s ti the D fsef fseture @ of bread, d,,..ss,s'sn uassa wi vi increased heepaaseddt to 20 per es'''
 The highest elevation ;1 ;a the 1" ! wheat is found dis is ass ln lsvsl.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
Farmer Gets saoo Pearl.

vincennes, Ind.-While digging mus sels in the Wabash river recently Martin Straw, farmer, found a pearl which he sold to Nit. Carmel. H., jeweler for $900. Mir. Straw had only dug one pound of shells when he started cooking them and made the 0n6.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
ABSURDLY CLEVER.

A group of workers were lunch ing in a sheltered nook on wharf. One of them went across the street for plug of tobacco, and during his absence another substituted for his tin of pale coffee and milk his
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
Gold Coins of 1855 in
 Tree FelIed by Storm

Mobile, Ala.--I. l.. Robertson, aged resident of St. Stephens. Ala, in Washington county, near here. found several thousand dollars in gold coins. The money was in rusty tin box that was exposed to view when a tree was blown down recently. The money was in $1, $2.5O, $5, $10 and S20 gold pieces of the date of 1855.
The courier-index., 1919-10-31
RED CROSS GIVES
 FULL, ACCOUNTING
War Council Tells How Millions Contributed by Public Were
 Used For Relief.
BIG TASK IS DESCRIBED
sr Twenty Months $154,ooo,o 900 Was Spent overseas and st1s,0oO, ,ooo,o
 In the United States.

Washington. Special al)-Through a complete report of the work or the American Red Cross in the war by Chairman Henry P. Davison, on pe- half of the war council, the ore -niza- lion on the eve of its annual enroll ment of members during the Third Red Cross Roll Call, November to II. has rendered an accounting of the many millions given 1t by the Ameri- can people to help our fighting men and our allies The statement is, In part, as follows:
 "rhe war council of the American , Red Cross is now prepared to make complete accounting to the American people of money contributed and ex- pended, as well as the work done by the American Red Cross during the period in which the war council was in control of its affairs. The war council was appointed May 19, 1913, and went out of existence February 2S, 1919.
 Tt was the practice of the war council to give complete publicity to Its policies and finances, but 1t Is only now that a picture of the war period as a whole can be presented. It is the feeling of the war council that report in this summa rized form should be made directly to the public which provided the money and gave the ef- fort which made the American Red Cross success.
 "A statement of the American Red Cross effort and finances since the war council relinquished It's control will be made to the public through the executive committee, and 1t Is i'm portant, therefore, that the fact thai this report covers the period only until March ], should be carefully noted" Following are certain round figures covering American Red Cross partici- patton in the war, as revealed by the war councils report:
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The courier-index., 1919-10-31

dow open. You place a stick of wood between the window and the sash, thereby keeping them apart.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Benefits Every One.
T.. K. Roberts SAYS
lLEV ELAND.

(LEN Oct. Nine
Of the misunderstanding ahQut the
distribution of wealth arises over
whether it is cons dered at the point
Of ownership or at Che point Of con
sumption, according to Georfe r
Roberts. vice president of the National
City Bank Of New York. in an address
here tonight before the Society of
Efficiency Engineers. Mr. Roberts de
clared that the right place to measure
the distribution is at the point Of CON
SUMPTION
he wofkingman reads" said the
banker. land is told Of vast accumu-
lations Of wealth in the hands of p
few. It is said that OF 3 per cent.
OF the people own most Of the wealth.
he hears of personal incomes that are
lar beyond the needs of any man or
femliy, and he thinks of these as .r.ean
.ng divided into two classes; the first,
class. He thinks of them in compari-
son with MS own income or the aver
age income, and the comparison is al.
most wholly msleading.'
Mr.: Roberts classified wealth as be-
ing divided INTO two classes, the first.
known as consumable goods, and the
second, as property used in the pro-
ductlo2 OF consumable wealth, such as
land, factories, railroads and other
utilities
added, "is not to be valued b. +self
1t exists not FOR itself. but to produce
a flow or goods and benefits and all
the value comes out in the flow. Tic
value OF g farm, aside from the fact
that the farmer lives on it, is for the
crops 1t Will Weld; the value of 3
factory Is for the goods it viii turn
out, and the real distribution of bene-
nts from all productive pronerties j.
in the distribution of the goods they
produce or the services they render
ana right here is where nine
tenths OF the understanding over
inc dlstrlbltlon OF wealth arises. The
rlght place n measure the distribution
Is not at the point OF ownership. or
production, but al the point of CON
SUMPTION. The great consuming pub
nc IS the chief beneficiary from in
creasing production"
The whole theory that : comoara-
tiveiy few people enjoy most Of the
benefits of existing wealth breaks
down completely under examinations
Mr. kooerts dec AIRED. In proportion TO
the total social product, he said Tho
share consumed bv the rich was insig.
n'hcant and that the larve incomes 90
back INTO industry to increase produc.
Non for the public market, wtt the
resulting BENEFITS inuring chiefly to
lhe history Of industrial develon-
mcnt' Mr. Roberts concluded, shows
.na' capita has been constantly in
cre"a.hH lactoa in u.oductiou. Our
New-York tribune., 1919-10-31
Brazil Resumes Postal Service

The resumption Of registered letter
and parcel post service from Brazil
to Europe, which was suspended dur
ing the war. has been officially an
nounced by the Brazilian government.
Postottices in Rio de Janero. Bahia
and Pernnmbuco arc empowered to
perform this service. Officers IN other
states will perform this service throurh
the intermediary of these state, This
service is to be exchanged with tho
Offices Of Hamburg, France. Amstnrs
dam, London, Lisbon and Argentina
New-York tribune., 1919-10-31

census reports show that in 1899 the
amount OF oapital employed in manu-
States amounted 20 Sl.77O for eacb ns.'
son employed, that in 100; il NJ.
~ -, N 1909 it was S2.4Ss. .nd -,
1918 1t Was $2.iS'. This increasing i'm
yeStment has meant that moraand
better cQuipmen, Was beng nroviSad
.ha' betteF tools were benz placed in
tne hands of labor and that The nro'
oustio& OF consumabl, Goods for tbs
puoiie market was bein, :ncrea .sS. In
.he .h zen years from 1899 to 1909. while
dne population OF the country ,ncreasrd
- per cent the amoun. of capital i,
ses'c" III manufacturing increased
aia' p.n cent and the amour. of stcaw
,r. ~ :" 'oo"'r e'n9'oNed in many
New-York tribune., 1919-10-31
REPUBLIC OF NICARAGUA
STERLING LOAN GE 1909

The Council Of Foreign Dondho.ders CIV.
notcr trat ,hcy viii b. prepaf.l to nav
or al par on and after The Is. of NoQern-
ter u. balance Of Fundins Certificates
Nhrirdlng Fractional Cert'fcates) issue d
tary ls!s. and the whole OF tho Funding
- oef5 ~ ~, a'es end Fractions issued In respect
"ith interest at per cent rer anns.,n
less income tax, % 3ist Of October. after
"".f' date fr:er ~ viii cease 20 run
eriincaf"s from abroad must b. pre-
,e.'ea foI pasnSn. through = London
'''s's can - Oh, ar eG on application
JNN ME- y "COPPER" secre.arx
i. Moprgate Street
LEMON. r G
III October fsla
New-York tribune., 1919-10-31
DIVIDENDS

INTERSTATE HiDE q SiNIN co. NC
Notlce OF Special Meeting OF stock holders
\ spec ia Meeting II the stounhosderf'
~ interstate Hide s1iu Co Inc ~will
W o. W Wie.t al a;iace Of The Com ,arly..Ne
- IN 9ti'-s n the Borough 81 Aiarn~
an 'lis ct N,w York. al ll 5.c!oci. in ~
.oIehooH' On November 14th. 1919 Tor I,
p'i pos" "' taxing action upon q rrorosi
ne ,anss''. iiaa NJ snrn ofh.r bus ness' az
- ppprF.5 Com oeior. The sue-flng,f
Dated October Iatn isla
'hOkI u \ iIIl.L. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1919-10-31
kIsE".N~ u>cwro cowpoKA1IoS

New York octohor 20 ls,n
regular quarterly dlv4o.nd OF X =
,, share ON the Preferred Ctpitai stoclS
81 s".. 'pi"p~Ns has been oeclaret. nav-
&h!e NaNriuoet 1873 TO. sto. .<hoidorss
rreecoTd al the close OF business October %
Nv. , JEROME Treasursr
Evening star., 1919-04-29
WANTED-HELP.
FEMALE-C0ntinued.

ELEVATOR GIRIS-Colored; familiar with
switchboard. Apply manager, Chatha oourts'
1871 Columbia road.
Evening star., 1919-04-29

EXPERIENCED woman for
toy department, to take charge
of doll hospital; permanent po-
sition with good salary and a
bonus. Apply Supt., S. kann
Sons Co.
Evening star., 1919-04-29
&c Cash a Word

~ ~040lA q III ~
The rate for advertising in The Star
under the following popular aclassinca-
tions is > cents word when cash Is
paid in advance at the Business once,
l1th street and Pennsylvania avenue
NV:
Wanted Help
Rooms, Etc.
Lost and Found
Automobiles
For Sale Miscellaneous
Wanted Situations
Country Board
Business OPPORTUNITIES
Poultry, Pets and Live STOCK
Wanted Miscellaneous
N, advertising can be charged with
out first arranging at The Star once 10
open an account.
For the convenience of patrons cash
advertisements may be left at any one
of the branch Offices listed below:
NORTHWEST
End and Mass. Ave, Eygeian Pharmacy.
srd and Indiana Ave-, Butler & Field
Pharmacy.
7th and T sts. Crisvell Pharmacy.
7th and K sts.. Goldenberg's (Time
9th and U sts., McGuire's Pharmacy.
14th and Sts.. Day Pharmacy.
18th and Florida Ave. Pearson Phar.
macy.
ZiSt ana G StS., 0uigiey hhAmaSy'
25th and Pennsylvania Ave, Herbst
Pharmacy.
Holmsad and Otis Places. Holmead
Pharmacy.
1901 I ST., Morse Pharmacy.
NORTHEAST
North Capitol and Eye sts., Kenealy
Pharmacy.
18th and East Capitol Sts., Lincoln
Park Pharmacy.
SOUTHEAST
9th ana Eye Sts.. Weller's Pharmacy.
1lth and Pa. Ave, Fealey's Pharmacy.
l4th and Pa. Ave. Smyser's Pharmacy.
GEORGETOWN
Wisconsin Ave. and NJ St., o'Donneus
Pharmacy.
2sth and P Sts., Pride's Pharmacy.
36th and NJ Sts.. WelIer's Pharmacy.
Evening star., 1919-04-29
MANIFESTATIONS.

MAN AND WIFE New England). capable re
sponsible, references. want management apart
ment or residence property. Address Box S5 II
Star office. gSe
Evening star., 1919-04-29

| CLOTHING SALESMAN-Must have ability
and good reference; good pay; you are your
| only limit. See Mr.. ID. j. kaufman, 1905 Pa.
Evening star., 1919-04-29
PROPOSALS,

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
at the bureau of standards up to 2 o'clock
p.m., May 8, 1919, for furnishing and Install
ing ten chemical laboratory tables, ten super
structures for above and ten drainboards and
peg racks. Blueprints may be secured at
room 800 south, bureau of standards. ap29-3t
Evening star., 1919-04-29
WANTED-HELP.
MALE-Continued.

CASHIER and counter man; references re-
quired. Apply Monticello Cafe, s07 King ST.,
Alexandria Va 3Os
Evening star., 1919-04-29

| |CHAUFFEURS-White; good
wages and permanent positions.
Apply 9 am. to II noon, Ter
minal Taxicab Co., 1888 10th st.
NV.
Evening star., 1919-04-29
WANTED-HELP.

CHAMBERMAID and waitress-A neat coiored
girl: wages. SO week with room, bath ana
board. Apply aO21 Mass. NV.
Evening star., 1919-04-29

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMFN-Two; ca
psbie Of designing. detailing and completing
working drawings: first class firm In town of
4o,Vo population Address L. o. Box 346,
Jynchburg Va. 3Os
Evening star., 1919-04-29

CASHIER for large dining room: one having
office.
Evening star., 1919-04-29
CHAUFFEURS.

CHAUFFEUR, experienced; private family;
references required. Apply, between 6 and .,
Evening star., 1919-04-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

BOY. Tech High School, fifteen years, desires
position after school and Saturdays, where he
can learn something useful. Address Box SIX,
Star of1ice.
Evening star., 1919-04-29

CHAUFFEURS.
Our men earning big wages, and We have
openings for several good chauTeurs. Men who
have not heretofore considered this work are
especially appealed to. Apply Federal Taxicae
r.,
Evening star., 1919-04-29

A S S 0 r T E Inexperienced;
for fiat work dept; best wages
in city. Apply Arcade Laundry,
Arcade Bldg, l4th and Park I'd.
Evening star., 1919-04-29

GEORGE SACHS, Main 223
VIII pay cash or give estimates at your cor
venience for your jewelry. diamonds and pawn
tickets; 10 years experience. Jenifer bldg.
7th and d. Room 301.
Evening star., 1919-04-29

COFFEE MEN, two. Apply Mt 11l3 "a ave
CoI.oRED MAN wanted by wholesale house,
cleaning and light work salary, SIS week. Ma
tional Cnsket Iompany. 612 Pa. ave: NV. 3O-
Evening star., 1919-04-29

BY OFFICE CLERK, good character, varied
experience In commercial and government po-
sitions bookkeeping; typing. etc; temporary
afsr office 29s
The Washington herald., 1919-07-12
Nationals Drop Final
Battle to Ju1gLeerS
Harry Harper Blows and
Jennings Tigers Romp
In with Game by a 3-to-l
Count.

Detroit, Mich. July Though
games have been lost by the Ma
tionals this season, but none SO
tough as the 3-to-1 defeat that was
sustained in the final bout in which
Griffs' men should have had an even
break, and got but one in four. They
have themselves to blame in this
instance, OF course. but luck also
was against them. especially in the
opening inning. where a pressing
start was wrecked by fortune.
Outside OF run-making. the Ma
tionals gave Love a good beating
with ten hits and seven bases on
balls. But Love famed seven of
them. mostly in pinches. stopped all
rallies save one. which didn't mat
ter much as he had behind him a
team that took advantage of its
chances
Fourteen Washingtonians were
left on bases and the same number
OF batsmen failed to stamp ball
when a stamp meant a score.
The Nationals best chance was
the opener. After Judge famed.
Foster walked and Milan singled.
Rice died on strikes. but Agnew sin
gled sharply off Jones' mitt Bush
hAu StdlN Su lulO ltIl, 10 DdCk up.
The ball DETECTED righted to him
and he threw, cutting down Foster.
In each of the next six innings
the first National batsman got on.
In only one of them did they fail
to put a man on second. But the
only score came in the sixth, and
that had to be aided by an error.
Shanks singled to Young. who
threw to the stand. putting the run
ner on third. Love threw out Jan
win and struck out Picinich. pinch
hitter. Judge singled and the Ma
tionals got their tally.
Harper's hard luck started in the
opener. when Cobb scratched a
single after Bush had hit. Cobb
made third on hit. wild pitch and
sacrifice. He was scored on again
in the fifth. Holman TRIPPING after
Cobb had walked Harry retired
with end of the fifth. Gill replacing
him.
Gill allowed two hits in his three
innings. and gave one pass. One of
the hits was a triple by Young. first
batter Of the eighth. Cobb and
Veach both hit to Shanks He got
Cobb at first and held Young.
Shanks threw out Young at the
plate on Neach's rap but Agnew
dropped the ball after the out had
been called.