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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-30

whiskey and shortly after their return,
he left the Office and did not see any of
the members of the party until the next
morning. when Ben Jackson told him that
Gafford had been found dead.
He left his hotel that evening shortly
after 6 o'clock, intending as he states, to
take Pullman out of the city for his
home at S o'clock Wednesday morning.
He left at that hour since he would have
been charged with another day if he re-
tanned his room after $50 in the evening.
He saw no members of the party during
the day Tuesday except Ben Jackson,
who told him of the death and who went
with him to his room at the hotel to get
drink of whiskey.
His baggage was sent downstairs and
left in the lobby of the hotel for short
time after he was checked out. 1t was
probably at that time that an
officer went to the hotel to summons him
as witness at the hearing Wednesday.
The officer was told that MIR. Ledbetter
was gone, but his baggage was still in the
hotel This was reported to police head
quarters.
The witness stated that he disiked to
get involved in the hearing, but that his
leaving town was in no sense running
away. AS soon as he was informed by
his friends that he was wanted here as a
witness, the friends having read in The
Star and the Raleigh News and Observer,
the statement that he was wanted here
he communicated with Solicitor H. l.
Lyon, stating his willingness to return to
Wilmington and tell all he knew of the
affair. He has done so, and the jury
states that it is satisfied that he has nc
connection whatever with the death oil
the lawyer.
Judge Walter H. Neal, of Laurinburg
who was in the city yesterday with Mr.
Ledbetter, was not retained as counsel
but came as life long friend of the young
mans father. Both Judge Neal and Mr.
Ledbetter will return to their homes thi
morning.
The coroner's jury adjourned late yes
terday afternoon to meet again at call
No verdict has been reached, and the in
vestigation will be continued with thu
hope that something may develop Il
throw some light on the unfortunate
affair"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-30

gained in the city, known as
"Boggan, McPhail& Sedberry."
The members are H. S. Boggan,
A. r. McPhaiI, both Of Rocking
ham, and ]. c. Sedberry, Of
Wadesboro. Mr.. Sedberry will
move here in the next week or
so.
Mrs. S. w. Covington returned
Tuesday from a two months
visit to Mrs. Graham Wellington
in Atlanta.
Born, Sunday night to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvaria Black, a son.
Mrs. Laura A. Scott and Miss
Laura Scott came Sunday night
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Scott.
Miss Scott returned to Leaksville
Wednesday morning. Since the
fire Of Sunday destroyed the
residence occupied by MIR. and
Mrs. Scott, they all are at present
at the home of Mr.. John Ledbet'
ter. '1sf ~
Personal Items Continued on Page S.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-30
SteIIa-viitae
THE GUARANTEED TONIC
FOR WOMEN

Stella-Vftae has been in success
full use in the treatment of those diseases
peculiar to women for nsore than q
third of q century.
For nearly ten years it has been
sold under a plain, positive guarantee
to benefit. Less than one bot.
tie out of every one thousand
sold has been refunded for, and every
claim for q refund has been satisfied.
Thousands of letters like this praising
StelGasVitae and telling of benefit to
suffering women have been received.
hrs. e. n. Russell, of Mill Springs,
N. c., gratefully writes us as follows:
II was in a most wretched condi-
ton; had palpitation of the heart
and would swell and bloat in most
distressing way. When ! began
using StelIa-vitae / weighed 108
pounds. Now / weigh 135. J. am
more thankful than | can ever tell
you for the great good this won
derful medicine has done me-"
Mrs Russell was at that critical
period, the sschange," and her sincere
gratitude for the blessed relief will be
understood and appreciated by every
woman who reads her letter.
Stelln-Vitae has proved a boon to
suffering Tcmanhood, to young girls
approaching their first vital period, to
women approaching the anguish Of
childbirth, to women approaching the
sschange of life." SteIla-Vitae strength
ems the female organs and promotes
regularity in the monthly function. .
No risk of loss is taken by any suf'
fering woman who tries Stella Villas
on our guarantee Of the first bottle.
ALI dealers sell Stella-Vitae and viii
return your money If it does not hene
fit you. Don't put off q trial.
| S. Biggs Druggist.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-30

1t is reported by a correspond
ent just out of Germany that the
German army suffered a loss Of
100000 deaths on the western
front from influenza.
William Hohenzollern, the
former German Emperor, was
60 years old Jan. 9th. He is
residing temporarily in the
Amerongen castle, in Holland
His friends in Germany sent him
a vast quantity of flowers.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-30
PERSONAL

Tyler Bennett is on arioil tank
er plying between Port Arthur,
Texas, and Tampico, Mexico.
Miss Cliff Bennett will 60 Fri
day to Southport, where she be-
comes Home Demonstration for
Brunswick county.
Mr.. Haywood Blue moved from
the Hoffman vicinity to Entwistle
last week. His family moved
there last September.
H. ". Chandler moved back to
town last week, instead OF living
near Marston. He will 60 to the
Gore farm there daily in a car
and live here.
The M. E. Church will put on
an eight-day campaign from
April n to May 4 to raise a fund
Of S35, 100000 for Missions, both
foreign and home, and other
church purposes.
Miss Tiny Russell, of Roberdel
No. 2, and Mrs. J. M. McNair
were in town shopping Saturday.
Miss Russell is sending the home
paper this year to her father, ].
w. Russell, at Norman.
Mr.. G. G. Shannonhouse, Jr., is
travelling for the Dupont COM
pany, with headquarters at Will
mington, Delaware. The address
of Mr.. and Mrs. Shannonhouse
there is "719 Adams ST."
DR.. Louis West has been dis
charged from the army and has
reopened his Office at Raleigh
for eye, ear, nose and throat
practice. He is a brother Of Mrs.
w. L. Parsons, of this city.
J. H. Starr, of Hamlet, is now
the regular Western Union oper-
ator here, beginning his duties
Monday. MIR. Hobgood had act.
ed as relief last week, after the
resignation of Mack Phillips.
R. F. Lowe spent the weekend
at Ellerbe. He is now railroad
agent at Clarkton, going there
Nov. 14th. He was formerly
Carrier of the Extraordinarily
route 2, and on Dec. 21st was
married to Miss Nancy Jones, OF
Laurel Hill.
1t. Cyril A. Henderson spent
the weekend here with his
brother-in-law, J. T. Bennett
His family is at Norwood, while
he has gone to Atlanta toresume
work with the Seaboard as q
civil engineer. He has recently
returned from service in France
with the 18th Engineers.
A new law firm has been or
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-30
Red Cross Members

Through an oversight in trans
cribing the names, the names OF
the following were omitted from
the list as published two weeks
ago: Mrs. Josephine Watson,
Misses Mamie Cole and Pauline
Terry. In the Wolf Pit list, the
name of MIR. Hinson should have
been Mrs. Hinson. G. P. En-
twistle was placed as an annual
member; he is a subscribing
member instead. MIR. Walter
Lowry should have been given
as a subscribing member and
Mrs. Lowry as an annual.
If there were any other errors
in that list, kindly communicate
that fact to Miss Georgia Biggs,
the secretary.
Additional Members.
w. C. McRae, Ellerbe.
Rockingham Chapter.
Allen, D. L.
Byerly. w. E.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
MORE POWER OF j. s.
OVER RAILS FAVORED
Editors Declare Majority Favor
Increase Of Federal Sway
Over Traffic Lines
COMMERCE BODY OPPOSED

The people of the United States favor
the enlarging of the power of the Fed =
eral govrnment to regulate railroad
transportation, is the opinion of editors
representing 2446 newspapers of the
country. One thousand seven hundred
and eighty three editors believe that the
people of their communities do not favor
such a change; 610 are doubtful, and
1888 do not have an opinion on the
subject.
Questionnaires were recently sent to
1924 newspapers Of the country with
blanket circulation of 13 ,536,7 700, upon
the more important details Of the rail-
road problem. More than 1922 editors
filled out the questionnaires.
Upon the question as to whether this
enlarging of federal power should be
accomplished "by giving the Interstate
Commerce Commission exclusive control
of freight and passenger rates." the
editors voted as follows: One thousand
,xe,
nVe nuhureu anu iouF' yes LOT no'
426 were doubtful, and 2SOS did not
vote.
..pu t,5,.o, ;,s+,od ~ s+ot, ;,oor.
49,, 49,
poration Oh raliroau coinpahles' Inc
votes We're: One thousand three hun
dred and ninety -one. yes: 1910. no:
Az s,...I. ooo7 s;s 80. o.o
by federal instead OF state regula-
tion of the issuance of railroad secu-
rities?r One thousand four hundred
49,, . ooo 1ze s.,..
60. oIrz ,:i
..p- 80 a.: ~! NV - .u
60. psaa;Jan.,s a.L;..t - - -.
49, .a.on An - snsoio.ont ,n oe aSonnot, 80. ~
NJ ~. s.a;Ii.iasa ~, Vi IN - ta1
~. M IooE raa. 1ooo -. Es0 douht
f,T % ooiI d;J not woto- WV
.;sLo,,id rat;o,oI hoord ho ostoh.
,;shsd ~ investigste and renort unon
aSi,stn,o,ts of railwav wa COS and work
49, oond;t;onsq o. Tbe yotes were oSi4
n.s 7se M. a4s dorbtful. 1874 nor
1ot;,.
Tha ro+es bv states averaped an
rror;,, otoIr tbo samo nc +he votes l;sted
atona onIr o1a ~ p.nnsvlvan;a, . ee1
norsno,ors f;Ilod ont tho blanks One
hvnspo5 I'D soron ronrosont.d +heir
.,.,;.;as os ho;ro In foyor of an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
The Clothes That Girls Like

have number of standards First they be
comfortable pretty they play Clothes they be
durable The
points and economically priced, well.
White pique skirts beted and l6 year $780,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
VETERANS JOIN THE LEGION
Branches Of the Organization Formed
In the 3oth and 31st Wards

Two branches of the American Le-
gion, the veteran organization of the
world war, met last night and formed
permanent organization.
Post L of the legion was formed in.
the Twentieth and Fitzwater streets
station. 1t is composed of Thirtieth
Ward men.
Arthur J. Mccormick. a sergeant of
Company G, of the 10th Infantry, was
elected president. He served seventeen
years in the station where the ex service
men met last night. The Iron Division
also claimed the vice presidency in the
person of ex-Lieutenant John A. Bell,
of the motor transport corps of the
Twenty eighth Division. John ]. Magap,
secretary, and John J. Lafferty,
treasurer, are the remaining officers.
Service men Of the Thirty fifth Ward
met in the Trenton avenue and Deuphiu
street police station and formed a chap
ter Of the legion. Fifty members already
are on the roster. and the number, it Is
believed, will be increased to 1900 when
all the men from the ward who have
been In the service return. The follow
ing temporary officers we're elected
Captain Thomas Matlock, chairman
Sergeant Patrick McKuen, vice chair
man William Brinkman, secretary; the
Rev. William Pugh, chaplain Tooth
Field Artillery, treasurer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
VETS OPPOSE PROHIBITION
American Legion Also Depreeates
Women In Soldiers Jobs

Post No. 20, American Legion, went
on record at a meeting last night as
being opposed to prohibition. A reso-
luton condemning the practice of EN-
ployers of retaining women employees
who were employed during the war and
refusing returning veterans their former
jobs also was passed.
The meeting was the first one of the
post. DR.. William r. Fitzpatrick was
elected commander, II. William She'll
drake, vice commander, and John A.
Coyle, secretary. More than $50 serv-
ice men attended the meeting, which
was held at $500 Walnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
ALL COAL PORTS OPENED
Order Applies to Cities Along Allan.
tic Seaboard

War Trade Board announcement
made at Washington today, permits
shipments of coal from all ports on the
Atlantic seaboard, instead of only from
philadelphia or ports south.
At the offices of the Board of Trade
II was said the order is not likely to
have much effect Upon future port busi- :
ness here, as all coal shipments for
Europe have been made from Norfolk,
while those from Philadelphia have been
for coastwise trade. Opening Of all
ports would merely restore the coal
outlets along the Atlentic to their pre- :
war freedom,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
Its Bathing Suit Weather

The Surf Store attractive with bathing togs
Some of the inexpensive suits unusual
A good suit at $3.50 is black Venetian piped in
Two $3.50 of black pipings
emerald Victory red Copenhagen blue and little
The other has white pque ppngs collar
sleeve have of them.
soft ustrous Venetian in blue has nsets and collar
pipngs of brighten $l050.
For the kddes comfortable little black suit is
braided in white. to IA sizes. 49,
All the accessories here a moderate prices,
Mari
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
Orgar1die

Special 45c a Ward
It is 40 inches wide and in
such pretty colors as orchid
maize, rose, watermelon pink,
tan, etc, as well as in black and
white.
White organdie, 40 inches wide,
is 45c to 75c a yard; some fine,
Swiss organdie, "A inches wide,
is S1.25 yard.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27

White and cadet blue regulation
frocks with embroidered shields and
black or red ties, in to IA year sizes,
are $3.75.
Pretty white dotted Swiss yoke
dresses have collars and cuffs of rose,
Copenhagen or maize color organdie. 8
to 10 year sizes, $4.75.
Cool plaid voiles in rose, tan or green
tones have organdie collars and cuffs
and sashes of voile. 6 to IA year sizes
at $3.75.
White frocks of voile or organdie for
to Ia year girls are tucked, hem
stitched or trimmed with pretty laces.
$3.50, $5.75, $3.50 and $S.75.
Organdie FrOcks
for Junior Girls
in Is to II year sizes. They are pink,
Copenhagen, peach and white with much
tucking and hemstitching and broad
sashes or tiny pleat frills. Lovely for
Summer afternoons or evenings. $12,
SIS and $3.50.
tCsntraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-27
Crepe de Chime Nightg0Wns
Special SA.65
Tub Silk PettiCoats
Special $2.85

Rose, purple, pink Copen-
hagen, Nile green, light blue and
maize tub silk petticoats with
satin stripes are made with
flounces and ruffles or are straight
of lire. This is an unusual op-
portunity.
(CentraD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-27
THREE SOUTH BEND MEN
ARRIVE IN u. S. ON
THE CRUISER PUEBLO

Three South Bend men arrived in
New York on the cruiser Pueblo"
locked Sunday with 1913 enlisted
men. manly members of casual out
fits, aboard. The local men are
Sergt. Ralph T. McGlothlin, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ". s. McGlothlin, 425
w. Navarro St, Sergt Francis
Vurpillat. son Of Prof. and Mrs. F.
Vurpillat, 500 n. Main ST. and Sergt
Casimir BOinski, $50 s. Walnut St,
all OF whom were identified with the
LeMans casual company, 1904. This
unit was composed almost entirely
OF men in attendance at officers
training schools at the time Of the
signing OF the armistice, who were
assigned 70 casual troops after the
discrimination Of their schools. The
cruiser was delayed five days by
heavy storms which swept the decks.
wrecking practically all of the life
boats
The "Yanks" are now resting for
a few days at Camp Merritt. n. j..
from which point they will be sent
to Camp Taylor, Ky, for demobiliza-
ton. Sergt. McGlothl!n has been
overseas since October. 1917, and his
companions have served for over
eight months in France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-27
THOMPSON Is NAMED
BY G. o. P. IN CHICAGO,
SWEITZER TO OPPOSE
By United Press F.:

BY United Press:
CHICAGO, Feb. 26. - William
Hale Thompson, republican, and
Robert NJ. Sweitzer, democrat will
make the race for mayor OF Chi
cago. They were nominated by
sweeping pluralities in party pri-
maries here yesterday.
Thompson, incumbent, defeated
Judge Harry Olson, second man on
the republican ticket, by 3S,946
votes. His lead over Capt. Charles
E Merriam was LOG, 191.
Sweitzer defeated Thomas Carey
for the democratic nomination by a
majority of 6O,9s3 votes.
OF the total OF 3S4,67S votes cast
136,745 were by women voters. In
the republican race Thompson was
given the majority of the womens
vote. 42.929. against 32,227 for Oh
son and 7.451 for Merriam. Sweitzer
won the majority of the democratic
women's votes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-27
EN0CH ARDEN AGAIN

BY United Press:
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 26.-Police
are seeking Mrs. Susan Miller today
TO tell her II was not the ghost of
her soldier husband which she saw
last night, but the soldier himself.
Joseph j. Sedlake, the soldier, re-
turned after three years of fighting
in France with the Canadian forces,
during which he was wounded twice
and then reported missing in ac-
ton. Believing him dead the wOm-
an married again, the second hus-
band said
When the soldier looked into the
window OF his home the woman
caught a glimpse of his face and
with a scream turned and ran out
OF the back door. She is still miss
ing. Sedlake said he would apply
for a divorce.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-27
SOUTH BEND FACES
A FINE AM JAIL
Revenue Officer Thinks He
Can See Tax Possibilities in
Bull Pen Commodities.

More disaster comes 70 the bull
pen OF the city hall First. a keg
springs a leak and the Intoxicating
mixture pours forth from the leak,
running through the floor.
Second. comes the new revenue
bill passed and signed by Pres't Will
son which took effect Tuesday
morning. requiring that all liquors
OF intoxicating nature be taxed IN
addition to their regular tax.
Usually property held by the gov
eminent or city Is non-taxable, but
according 20 revenue officers at the
postoffice in the city the bull pen
must also stand the tax. Exactly
who they expect to levy the tax
again and whether they mean 10
send South Bend 10 Jail II the tax
Is not paid. "deponent saith not"
Undoubtedly there will be no
rightful owner found for the whisky,
which will force the city to transfer
this liquor into wet territories.
where II can be legitimately sold.
and the same auctioned off 70 the
highest bidder. From the purchased
price the tax will be deducted. ac-
cordihg to the officer, who seems
disposed 20 disregard the Indiana
"dry" law for the federal benefit.
Through the passage OF this act
the intoxicants taken by the police
through raids cannot be destroyed.
but must be sold in order that the
tax be paid 10 the government. but
TO whom they viii be sold in viola
tion OF law, and how, is another
mystery.
According 10 officers az the rev.
enue Office those having an over
allotment OF whisky I'm their pos
session at present which does not
show the stamp OF the additional
tax will receive severe treatment in
the courts. The law provides that
such liquor found which has not
been taxed will carry with II a 200
percent tax and the owner will be
subject to a heavy jail sentence.
Good bye South Bend
Blanks have been sent to nearly
all the retailers and wholesalers OF
tobacco and cigars in the city with
instructions 10 take an inventory
Immediately OF their stocks. whether
or not they have less than the
amount allowed. which is not sub
iect TO the tax These reports are
20 be sent 10 the revenue Offices and
officials viii make an investigation
in each case confirming the inven-
tory Of the stocks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-27
PAPERS
PRAISE WILSON
LEAGUE ADDRESS
Majority Point Out America
Cannot Now Disappoint
the World.
BY Tnlted Press

By United Press:
LONDON. Feb. 26.-London news
papers generally were unstinting "a
their praise OF Pres't wilson's speech
at Boston The majority Of them
mentioned his statement that
America is the hope OF the world, -
agreeing that the United States can
not now disappoint the world re-
garding the league of nations and
pointing out that the days Of Ameri-
can isolation are passed.
The Post was the only newspaper
which attempted TO throw cold water
on the address.
we tried, not with complete sue
cess. to blow the foam off the divine
beaker of elOquence with which
Pres't Wilson refreshed the dry city
Of Boston, said the Post. What
pleased US most was his praise of the
American soldier. We also rejoiced
10 see that he is Poland's friend, be-
cause it was rumored-prObably by
the enemy-that he was a little
backward in that cause"
Other Papers Comment.
follows:
Daily News-"Every pacific inter-
est in Europe is with Pres't Wilson
in his appeal TO his people. We do
not think the appeal will be in vain.
There are parts OF the world, par
ticularly the far east, where the
United States could be the only dis
interested and wholly trusted man
datory. The fact the United states
reconstruction will dissipate old
jealousies, confirm the worlds faith
in America and convert the league
of nations from an aspiration to an
enduring fact"
The Mail-"Pres't Wilson appeal
cd TO the best instincts of his cOun-
trymen. The alternative of the
United States returning TO its isola
ton is unthinkabel. If the United
States merely signs the treaty and
withdraws, we will be left with an
other scrap of paper on our hands
The United States must stay TO the
end"
A second Great Service.
The Chronicle Pres't Wilson
succeeds in carrying his people with
him in this crusade, he will have
rendered his second great service to
mankind-as great as that of bring
ing the United States into the war"
elegraph-"Pres't Wilson'S words
are a challenge to humanity which
will ignore them at its peril.
Times-"The policy Of isolation is
something to which America cannot
return. However, these are matters
of Americas domestic policy which
we cannot discuss. Few viii ques-
ton the statement that the peace
cannot last more than a generation
unless it is agreed TO by the united
forces of the civilized world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-27
MOTOR STOCKS IN
ANOTHER ADVANCE
General Motors Goes Up Five
Points and Others Fol-
low in Rise.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-
Strength and activity in the mo-
tor stocks again attracted at
tention, General Motors stag
ing another advance OF five
points and other motor issues
following, though 10 a lesser
degree. The balance Of the list
seems to be neglected, but there
does not appear TO be any weak
spot i'm the entire situation.
A Washington dispatch states
that a Southern Pacific COM
pensatiOn contract has been al
lowed for $47,959,s9S and
further announcement concern
ing other roads is expected in
the near future. Taken as
whole today's market has given
a very good account of itself
and the general impression pre-
walls that we are in the midst
Of a bull market and that good
stocks should be bought on all
recessions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-27
DETROIT COUNCIL PLANS
COMPETITIVE RAILWAY
Ey united Press .

Fly United Press:
DETROIT. Feb. ga competi-
tive street railway system, intended
TO force the Detroit United railway
TO sell out to the city, is provided in
an ordinance which the common
council here passed In it's first and
second reading.
The ordinance contains provision
for a 100000 bond issue to
launch the project. The plan has
the full support OF Mayor Couzens.
who announced when he took Office
that he would fSht the d. L. r.
until ii capitulated