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The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
HE SLEEPS ON WINDOW LEDGE
Thousands Watch New Porter slumber
on Perilous Couch In
Philadelphia.

PhiladelphIa.-Office workers in the
buildings near Broad and Chestnut
streets and thousands of pedestrians In
The street had the chill of their lives
as they watched man lying on the
ledge of window of the Land Title
building, taking siesta.
Entirely obliyious to the commotion
he was creating. he slept peacefully
on, his arms outstretched in luxurious
ease, his feet sticking over the edge of
the Sill from which was sheer drop
of forty or fifty feet to the pavement.
His slumbers, however, were soon
brought to an end when repeated tele-
phone calls to the building superintend-
ent's office told of the sleeper and his
perilous couch. The man turned out to
be new porter and John. the head
porter. climbed out, woke him and soon
brought him 'back to earth" both
fguratively and physically.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04

The original Declaration itself and the
desk on which II was written are pre-
served in the state department at WASH
lngton. The document. written on parch-
ment in a bold hand and bearing the
original signatures, was deposited with
the department OF state when the gov
ernment was organized in 1883, and is still
there, though sealed up in a steel case
to preserve 1t from light and air, on ac-
count OF the fading text and signatures
some of which have become illegible.
That of John Hancock, which heads the
name5 of the Massachusetts signers, is
still conspicuous by its boldness, while
that of Stephen Hopkins of Rhode Island
still indicates the physical infirmity that
made 1t almost impossible for him to
write his name. Other historic names on
the old document. some of them hardly
legible, arc Samuel Adams, Benjamin
Franklin. Roger Sherman, Robert Morris.
Thomas Jefferson. John Adams, Benja-
min Rush and others less famous. Thomas
Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of
Independence, gave the desk as n wedding
present to a gentleman OF Boston, who
married Jefferson's granddaughter. and
1t remained in the family till 1880 when
II was presented to President Hayes who
placed 81 in the state department build
Ing beside the immortal instrument which
was written upon 1t in 1776.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
U. S. SHIP LOSSES sao,ooo,ooo
War Risk Bureau Paid Damages on
1852 Vessels That Were Lost Dur
Ing the War.

Washington.-Just how spectacular
was the rise In ship values during the
war was shown in an announcement
by the war risk bureau that the Stand
ard OIL company's steamer John d.
Archbold, first ship insured by the gov
ernment agency, was protected by a
policy for $4,000 in 1914, but when
she was torpedoed in 1917 her insur-
ance had been increased to $1,000 600.
The marine and seamen's division of
the bureau, paid loses on 152 vessels
with tonnage of 397,O59. and on 275
lives lost by the hazards OF war Total
monetary losses amounted to about
$3O.OOO,OOO.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
TRAIN APES AS FARM HANDS
Doctor Garner Plans Establishing Col.
ony Of Chimpanzees In United
States.

New York.-Dr. Richard Lynch
Garner announced his intention of es-
tablishlng colony of chimpanzees and
gorillas In the United States to uplift
the entire ape race He has Just re-
turned after two and one-half years
spent In the French Congo for the
Smithsonian institution.
The professor said he believes apes,
IL given the advantage of modern ed
ucation and environment, would devel-
op into a race that would SOW and
reap and toll In the mills. In refined
young Indy apes the professor sees q
possible solution of the servant prob
lem.
Sam, a boy ape that shared my
home in Africa. learned to fetch things
I called for" he said. "He became a.
particular as I about bed sheets being
smoothed out. and couldn't go to sleep
without a pillow. II man could train
a dog to herd sheep, man can male a
farm hand out of an ape"
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
Atlanta Rivals Reno
in Its Divorce MIN

Atlanta, Ga.-Becnuse of the
great number of divorce suits
undefended In the Atlanta
courts Judge John T. Pendie-
ton. who few weeks ago de-
clared that Atlanta is out-Reno-
ing Reno in divorce records, has
recommended the appointment
by the county of divorce de-
fender" to Investigate thorough
ly all divorce pleas and active
ly represent the defense in all
undefended divorce cases.
III husbands and wives knew
that both sides to these family
troubles would be aired in court
and that the faults of both sides
would be exhibited before the
jury. there would be lot of
people more willing and eager
to settle their differences peace
ably instead OF rushing into
divorce courts" declared Judge
Pendleton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
u. S. FIELD TRIALS OF POISON GAS
Second Dead Sea
Off English Coast.

Loadon.-A sea in which moth
ing may live has come into be-
ing OF the southeast coast of
England 1t is n second Dead
sea.
Formerly this sea aboundcd
in life. 1t was the home of the
succulent shrimp. the merry
mussel, the winsome whelk and
the coy cookie. Now the natural
home of those domestic dainties
has fallen under n blight, and
they have been obliged to pack
up their shells and silently steal
away.
Pegwell bay is where the Dead
sea lies. 1t was once the most
famous OF the shell-hsh areas.
Its downfall Is traced to the
sinking of an oil tank steamer
early in the war. The vessel was
torpedoed one night and thou
sands of gallons of crude oil
flooded over the Downs.
The oil swamped the haunts
of shrimp, mussel, whelk and
cookie. They were fabricated to
death. Further slnkings caused
more poison to invade the she'll
fish beds, the shrimps' breed
ing waters. and now the whole
area is dead.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04

conditions that would be most efrec-
tive In practice. low-lying clouds oi
gas and wide diffusion being the
things desired. From 125 to 100 sam
pies Of gassed air were taken daily
on the ranges.
There was research Laboratory
for the analysis Of gases under field
practice, chemical laboratory to pre-
pare gases for the experimental work,
and a loading plant. The filling Of
every shell was analyzed and imne
diately after firing. samples Of the 70
lensed gas were at once analyzed foa
decomposition products.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04

henlth. believe the Compound win
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, Ill.
Nervousness is often symptom Of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
q. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as
thousands Of women have found by
experience.
II complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass., for
suggestions in regard to your ailment-
The result of its long experience ID
at your service.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
DOCUMENT that
MADE HISTORY
How the immortal DecIa'
ration Was Drawn
Up and Signed.
NHE Fourth of July represents
to the average American boy

great victory won some 14O
years ago against overwhelming odds.
He dimly remembers from his history
lesson that something or other, called
the Declaration of Independence, was
signed that day in 1776. Sometimes
he Is not quite so sure of the date as
that and he knows very little concern
ing the original document itself.
The original of the Declaration,
written by hand on parchment, and
now much worn and faded. is care
fully preserved in an air-tlght and
Iight-proof case in the library of the
department of state. Only facsimiles
are exhibited today, the original be-
Ing too precious document to risk
In the light and air.
A facsimile of the Declaration is
on exhibition in the division of his
tory in the older building of the Ma
tonal museum at Washington, where
there are also preserved personal
relics and mementos of several of the
members of the second continental
congress who signed this great reso-
luton.
The history of the origin and draft
ing of the Declaration is of consider
able interest. In the second conti-
mental congress, which was meeting
in Philadelphia, Richard Henry Lee
of Virginia, on June Z, 1776, intro
duced the following resolution. which
was seconded by John Adams:
Resolved. That these united col
onies are, and of right ought to be,
free and Independent states; that
they are absolved from all allegiance
to the British crown. and that all polit-
ical connection between them and the
state of Great Britain is, and ought
to be. totally dissolved.
'That it is expedient forthwith to
take the most effectual measures for
forming foreign alliances.
"That plan of confederation be
prepared and transmitted to the re-
spective colonies for their approba-
tion."
Consideration of this resolution was
postponed, and on June IL, Thomas
Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin
Franklin, Roger Sherman and r. r.
Livingston were appointed commit
tee to prepare Declaration to serve
as preamble to this independence
resolution. This committee, known as
the Jefferson committee, submitted a
draft of the Declaration on June %,
which was laid on the table for later
consideration. On July 1 congress,
sitting as committee of the whole to
consider the resolution respecting In
dependence, agreed thereta and re-
ported II to congress.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
LATINS BUILD BETTER HOMES
Influence Of italians Who Have Lived
In United States Aids
1900 Movement

Rome.-The italian who has lived
long In America is helping to Amer
Icanize Italy more potently than any
other factor. He has introduced Amer
lean Ideas and Americans ways OF do
Ing things at every possible turn when
It is practical and more efficient than
the italian.
The Italo-American has brought back
from America an Idea Of better housing
conditions, and If he decides to settle
again in Italy he builds n home pat
termed along American lines with
plenty of space around 1t, and with its
division of rooms.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
HEADACHE
Often Caused by


Yes. indeed. more often than you think.
because AC1D-sTOMACH. starting with in
digestion. heartburn. belching. food-rspeat-
Ing. bloat and gas. II not checked. will even
tuaily affect every vital organ OF the body.
Severe. binding. splitting headaches are.
therefore. of frequent occurrence as a result
of this upset condition.
Take EAToNiC. 1t quickly banishes acid
stomach with Its sour bloat. pain and gas.
II aids digestion-helps the stomach get
full strsnsth from every mouthful of food
you eat Millions OF people are nisarabis.
wssk sick and aiiing because OF ACID
STOMACH. Poisons. created by partly d.
Eested food charged with acid. are absorbed
into the blood and distributed throughout
tho entire system. This often causes rheu-
NATHAN. biliousness. cirrhosis of tho liver.
heart trouble. ulcers and even cancer OF
the stomach. II robs it's victims OF their
health undermines tho strength of the
most vigorous
II you want to get back your physical
and mental strength-be full of vim and
vigor--enjoy life and be happy. you must
get rid OF your acid-stomach.
In EAToNIc you will ind the very help
you need and it's guaranteed. So get . big
SOC box from your druggist today. II Il
refund your money
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
A Feeling Of Security

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains mo-
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such 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.
1t is not a stimulant and Is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything.
1t is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney. liver and blad-
der troubles.
A sworn statement Of purity is with
every bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root
II you need medicine. you should
have the best On sale at all drug stores
in bottles OF two sizes. medium and large.
However. if you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.--Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
Watch cutIeur. Improv. Your Ski

Watch cutIcura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash of Ointment in 1--WE minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
is wonderful sometimes what Cuticura
VIII do for poor complexions, dandrufY,
itching and red rough hands.-Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04

nervousness, an d
was in = run down
condition. Two Of
our best d % ctors
failed to do me any
good. l heard SO
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v ege ia BILE Com
pound had done for
others, l tried It
and was cured. /
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
m "A in A~rntl.~k
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
Caught the Craze.

First Grasshopper-what become Of
your brother?
Second Grasshopper-Th poor fell
low was drowned trying to be a sea-
hopper.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
fAT0Nlc
D OToR YOUR ACID D-sToMAcD
q PLACED ANYwHERn
Heard In an ONCE.

"PhewI How can you smoke such
cigars ms this one you've given me7"
Il can't. That's the one you handed
me yesterday"
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04

Anyway. there's no danger OF an old
t0per's dying OF water on the brain
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
Knew Him.

Klaseman-Let me give you piece
OF advice.
What's the matter with lit
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-07-04
HOW THIS
NERVOUS WOMAN
GOT WELL
Told by Herself. Her Sim
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, Ill.-"For four years
suffered from Irregularities, weakness,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
HUNS CARRYING
ROYAL BANNER

WARSAW. Feb. IT. delayed --
German soldiers IN oast Russia are
siltl bearing the old imperial standard
instead of the republican flag. ac-
cordinR To reports by fugltivcs to
the American mission here,
They aiso sny the iunkers have
undertaken go organize strong
movement In Germany against
Poland.
Food Is more plentiful In Fast
Prussia than ia Poland. the fuRitiveH
declare. and Is much cheaper. An
average meal costs about 10 marks
H2.50l. compared with - TO Is
marks (s27s to 81 go In Warsaw.
Shoes also are cheaper. costing %
marks tt2z5fJ 10 Germany. and 500
marks. Cs121b in Poland Roiliug
stock Is much more plentiful in Ger
many than here
President Wilson Is being made the
object Of unfavorahle reports circu-
lated In Poland II Is alleged that he
opposed sending Gen. Hailer's Czecho-
slovak army home. on the ground
that the Czecho- Slovaks would make
Immediate use Of the troops for i'm
perinlistic purposes.
The American mission has been
unable to get at the source Of these
baselcss rumorA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
Trials Before the
Court of Childhood

puppy love stage The ones who
steer safely thru look back with
"A certain amusement and dis.
gust upon those days. The ones
who do not well. the divorce
courts aud Juvenile detention
homes are fun of them Now.
young lady. put the question
fairly and nauarely up TO you.
10 YOU WANT TO MESS uP
YOUR YOUNG LlFE2 10 YOU
WANT 10 H0B THE VIVA.
CiOt'a SPIRIT OF Your
GtitLiiOoD or IT'S NATURAL
INHERITANCE 10 You
WAIST TO MP THE BUD or
LIFE THAT ~ JUST BURST.
ING7 " you do. there's some
thing wrong with YOU, and your
parents ought TO cart YOU off Ia
a brain specialist for Gamma.
ton.
Don't mistake me don't i'm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

Ny Dear Miss Grey I am con
stant reader Of your letters. and I
am coming To you for help ana ad
Vice, | atm u years % age, and
am going with boy friend whom
I like very much. and he cares for
me Just az much NJ parents don't
seem Co like him Every time he
calls at the house they don't treat
him the way / want them TO. 40 It
makes me feel very badly They
aav am entirely too young to SO
with boye. aud | think Just the
other way Who h right
VIVIAN
n your parents have failed to
convince YOU what Silly little
fool sou are wonder II II viii
he OF any uao for me to- attempt
90 At any rate. Il IL with this
hope that I give your letter
space Every normal giri and
boy II ~ must paHu thru the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

tell me what the record - Tor ~
eeivinR IN the Morse codeY
Some SAY the operators copy II
down al the rate 81 50 words -
minute. and others cay they OH
take ~ the rate u about Is wofa'
per minute. Can you tell me whifa
b. right a KEADhsii-
our telegraph editor Informs
me that an experienced Operator
can copy the matter faster than
IL may be- sent over the WIRE
There is no average speed. "
ranges an the way from 20 70
100 words per minute. aecofa-
Ing 10 the class Of matter that
ia sent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

nly that you should not have
hoy friends. You should have
lots Of friends. both boys and
girls iut. for the love Of Mike,
don't spoil your chances by
Singing out one lone youth who
might develop into the sort IT
man you wouldn't wipe your
foot on. by the time you are -
years old Now put on YOUR
thinking cap and the next time
YOU invite this particular boy
friend 90 your home. invite some
more friends. too. Note then
the manner Of dads aud
mothers hospitality. ana write
me the result
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

Dear Miss Grey 70 settle an
argument viii you pleare advise me
n there IL an opportunity for men
from the ranks to receive commits
slona In time Of peace just ms IN
warY INTERPRETED
prlyatea in the army have an
opportunity to advance in rank
In time Of peace. Just AZ Ia war.
Examinations are heid yearly
Age. efficiency and physique are
favorable qualifications After
man has reached n certain age.
he IN not ~ much 10 be desired
aH "a younger man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

According to an announcement
from the postal department received
yesterday by Postmaster Edgar hat
tie. all mail matter. excepting parcel
post. will now be accepted for uul
garia and Luxembourg Mail service
TO Finland was restored Just a few
days ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
Dance Escort
Chum 3 LOper

Dear Miss Grey NJ dearest girl
ehum has been keeping company
with young man for Horne time
lie asked me 10 go 20 dance with
him the other evening. and as there
was nothing serious in the friend
ship between him ana my ehum.
accepted
A. II happened. my chum also at.
tended the dance. aud when she
noticed who my escort was. she be.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
BLUE FUNNEL LINE WlLh
BE RESTORED HERE SOON

The Blue Funnel line steaHners
EurypyluH which has not locked IN.
Seattle since the beginning Of u.s.
war. ~ scheduled TO arrive from
Europe in ballast next week. Jhe
freighter CycIopa n due about fiisa
same time. having left Hongkong
more than week ago. This rs-s
stores the Blue Funnel line seryiee
TO Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

came very angry I dislike - have
trouble. nH she De- the dearest friend
of my ilfe should ! apologize. at
should the mHn3 ROSE
No apology In forthcoming. a.
least not from sou granting.
81 course. that your chum and
the young man were not IN
gagged
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
CUBANS PLACE EMBARGO
ON IMPORTING FLOUR

WAsHINGTON. Feb 20.-Cuba
has placed Today embargo on the
importation Of wheat flour. the war
trade board announced today OF
flcials believe the Cubans desire TO
market - large corn crop. which was
boosted by war necessities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
~ DIR. MARTHA McGINNN


l consider the ''pneumonia neck q"
- call Il. one OF the chief causes
of colds and injections OF all kinds
The fashion 81 wearing furs IN sum.
ner, and then exposing the neck
down somewhere near the walstuue
In winter is not only absurd, hut
dangerous. Why a young girl de.
sires 70 expose the greatest possible
exHanse OF her bosom 10 wintrS
winds. ! never could discover II Is
true that the fatty tissue protection
around a weman's neck and shout.
ders Is better than in man. and SO a
woman does not feel the cold 50
much. But that is no reason for ex
posing the neck on cold. wintry
days.
Some day fashions will be de.
creed by sensible women who know
how 70 dress To suit the weather. \
N-ncck In summer. II mot too low. l.
all right. hut In winter. No.
do not mean that women
should muffle her neck with extraor.
binary coverings That is going too
FAR in the other direction. do mean
that she should have some covering
over the chest and neck in winter
weather IL she wants To avoid
~catching cold and making herself
susceptible to influenza and pneu.
monia.
The V-ncck Is a reception commit.
- 10 pneumonia germs. >aeiet,
girls may wear them and 20 to Palm
uearh. Ordinary business and home
elrts may wear them and 20 10 the
hospitai.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

HOLD DRESS REHEARSAL

Rotary club members held an in.
formal dress rehearsal "Wednesday OF
stunts" 10 be presented at tn.
Portland Northwest conference
Thursday and Friday. A comedy.
written by j. w. Gilbert. Is one Of
The features. II. W. Moulton leads
The choruses and l.. A. Partridge Is
ell.master.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20

Clyde u Calhoun. former deputy
United States marshal at Craig. Ala.
who was murdered by an Alaskan
Indian whom he had IN custody. viii
be buried In Kent Friday afternoon.
lie Is survived BY a widow, Mrs.
LAcle O. Calhoun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
P. o. CLERKS TO HAVE
DAY OFF SATURDAY

Saturday will be a holiday for all
mail clerks and carriers and no mail.
except perishahle parcel post. will b.
delivered. according to an announce.
ment made yesterday by Postmaster
Edxur Battle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
For the Children

Youngsters naturally crave molasses. Years
ago sliced bread and molasses was part of the
daily diet of children.
GOLD LABEL Brer Rabbit MoidSses gives
to the child the elements the young growing
body needs. Brer Rabbit is absolutely pure
therefore, wholesome, palatable and strength
cnine.
Doctors will tell you what molasses and bread
means to children.
Besides it saves sugar and cuts the butter bill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
PNEUMONIA NECK" Is
WELCOME FOR ILLNESS

This Is the second Ia the SERIES
tsrrssing Go Dodge Disease. writ.
ten especially for The Star wosn.
IN readers b, Dr. Martha Nc.
tihnn. health expert. An ar.
tieie on the ">hl,er HOUSE" viii
appear In an eariy issue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-20
There Are Two Kinds ,
Brer Rabbit Molasses

Both Are Absolutely Pure NelO Orleans Mo7osses
GOLD LABEL Brer Rabbit is mild in
flavor, light in color and is delicious for
table use-asa spread for pancakes. wafHes,
biscuits, etc. 1t is especially fine for cook
ing, baking and candy making.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
SPECIAL MILLINERY DISPLAY.

We announce a Special Millinery
Display for Tuesday. Authoritative
STYLES for Spring and Summer.
Mrs NJ a Fralick.
Adv, Isl -. Main ST.