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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
scourue Is Eradicated.

Panama.-S Sanitary measures, which
have terminated the epidemic of vel
low fever at Guayaquil, Ecuador, have
practically eradicated the yellow fever
scourge from the earth, Major General
William G. Gorgas, former Surgeon
General of the United States army,
who returned here after directing the
fight against yellow fever in West
Coast localities asserted. General
Gorgas said that Guayaquil was the
last large center where yellow fever
had been epidemic.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
plan To Attack Whites.

Helena, Ark.-Bands of negroes IN
Southern Phillips County, of which
this city is the seat Of government,
had planned a general slaughter OF
whites in this locality, according to
members of a committee of seven ap-
pointed by civil authorities with the
sanction of Governor Charles BrOugh,
who announced that confessions made
by captured negroes and other infor-
nation indicated a widespread plot
Members of the committee said the
plans of the negroes included an up
rising in the event certain demands
were not met
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
Atoms Had spies with Yanks.

Washington spy system
extended into the United States army
before the war Major General VIM. NJ.
Black, Chief of Engineers, told the
House Military Committee in opposing
enlistment of aliens. He cited the
case of a German who enlisted in the
engineer corps a number of years ago
and subsequently returned to Ger
many. Representative James, Chica-
go, called attention to reports that the
army recruiting service in New YORK
was seeking to enlist Germans.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
Constipated? Here's Relief

Not that often harmful. always vio-
lent and temporary help that comes
from harsh purgatives, but the COM
Portable. gratifying, corrective regula--
tion Of stubborn bowels so pronounced
in DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Tonic in action, they promote free
bile flow, stir up the lazy, thoroughly
but gently cleanse the system OF waste
matter and fermenting foods, and give
YOU keen zest for hard work and health
FIJI recreation. All druggists-2Sc.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
Refuses To Answer.

Washington.-,IhG Ging that he had
not been treated fairly by newspapers,
William u. Foster, Secretary of the
Steel Strikers Committee, told the
Senate committee investigating the
strike that he would answer a ques-
ton as to whether he was in favor Of
organized government If correspond
ents were excluded from the ROOM
The committee took no action on the
request and Senator Kenneth Nickel
lar. Tennessee. and Chairman VIM. ).
Kenyon pressed for an answer to the
question. which had been put by the
former.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
To Fill Civil Positions BY Soldiers.

Cincinnati, O.-Openings for thou
sands of discharged soldiers who have
been unable to obtain employment are
to he sought through business firms or
professional bodies throughout the
country, according to a notice received
here from Major F. S. NARROW, of the
War Department An effort to find
such openings is to be made this
month, when the heads of firms will
be requested to communicate with Off
Gals in Washington in regard to va
cancies of which they have knowledge,
either in their own or in other estab-
liShments.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
American Envoy Resigns.

Washington.-John w. Garrett, of
Baltimore, for more than two years
American Minister to the Netherlands,
had forwarded his resignation to Pres
ident Wilson with the request for its
early acceptance. The resignation,
State Department officials explained,
was based upon Mr.. CARROTS desire
to return home after having been out
of the. country on diplomatic missions
for nearly 20 years. Previous to the
war he was Minister to Argentina.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
increase Production.

Washington.-After an investigation
into the high cost Of living problem,
the Council of National Defense finds
That the nations productive powers
have not been utilized fully since the
armistice: that too little has been pro-
duced, that even certain goods have
been withheld from the market, and
therefore from the public That the
high cost Of living Is due. in part, to
unavoidable war-waste and increase OF
money and credit.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
Revolution in Poland is Feared.

Paris.-Ignace Paderewski, Premier
CT Poland, who is in Paris fighting to
obtain from the Allies, vital supplies
for the Polish nation, stated that rev
olutlon is threatened in Poland I'M
less the Allies take immediate steps to
alleviate conditions in the nation If
the revolution materializes, Germany,
the Premier said, win gain not only
control Of Poland, but Of Russia as
well
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
3ZsGllX5
{g3azEf HANDY
NECLECTING THAT
COLD OR COUGH?
Why, when DR.. Kings New
Discovery so promptly
checks it

IT'S natural you don't want to be
careless and let that old cold or
\ cough drag on or that new attack
develop seriously. Not when you can
get such a proved successful remedy
as DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Cold, cough, grippe, Group does not
resist this standard reliever very long.
Its quality is as high today as it always
has been - and it's been growing
steadily in popularity for more than
fifty years. 60c. and $1.20 bottle at
all druggists.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
BRITISH RAIL
WORKERS STRIKE
IS CALLED OFF
PREMIER AIDS IN SETTLEMENT
WHEN FACTIONS MEET IN
DOWNING STREET HALL.
Terms In Nature of General compro-
mise-Restriction Placed Upon la
Dor Observation-Disclosures and
cIynes Praised BY Public.

London.--With dramatic suddenneSs
IN the quiet of the London Sunday 1t
was announced to Il group OF persons
waiting in Downing street that the
great railway strike, which appeared
TO have brought the country almost 10
the brink of revolution, was settled,
and that the strickers would resume
work as quickly as possible. the ONT
cial terms of settlement, which are III
the nature of compromise, are us
follows:
"First-Work shall be resumed inn
mediately.
neutrality-suspicious. will be re-
sumed on the understanding that they
shall be completed before the end or
the year.
"Third-Wages will be stabilized at
the present level until September ~,
1920, and at any time after August l
they may be reviewed in the light OF
circumstance then existing.
"Fourth-NO adult railway man IN
Great Britain shall receive less imam
fifty-one shillings week while the
cost of living is 100 per cent above
the pre-war level.
"Fifth-The railway union agree
that their men will work harmonlously
with the men who returned to work or
who remained at work during the
strike There shall be no victimlza-
ton of strikers.
"Sixth-Arrears of wages Will ne
paid on resumption OF WORK.
The settlement was the result OF
long conference between trade union
delegation, including representatives
of the Railway Mems Union, and Pre-
mier Lloyd George and Andrew Bonaf
Law. in the famous. conference room
in Downing square. Prior to THIS
there was a Cabinet meeting,
If was conceded on all sides that
the settlement is the outcome. OF the
moderate, but determined, efforts OF
the executive of the Transport Work
ers' Federation and men like Robert
Clynes. who throughout have set their
faces steadily against the idea OF
sympathetic strike until every possible
avenue of mediation had been eX-
plored The public of Great Britain,
particularly the inhabitants of London,
long will remember The past ten days
as their most remarkable experience,
apart from the war. Nothing except
air raids had disorganized the normal
life of the country TO such an extent.
The most striking change to the
eve was that the population and the
traffic of London seemed suddenly to
have doubled, owing to the fact that
nearly all travel and freight traffic,
which usually are borne by railways,
were thrown into the streets.
Toward the end of the week, when
the Government had modified it's pic
turesque collection of thousands of
modern and ancient vehicles, fire.
uuent sight in the city was that Of
traction engine dragging a train of
assorted drays and wagons through
tbo streets
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
500 Reward. 500

Catarrh IL a local disease greatly infiu.
enced by constitutional conditions. Il
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
IL taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the Sy1.
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation Of the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
lhe general health and assists nature IN
doing its work. $1,000 for any case OF
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRE
MEDICINE falls to cure.
Druggists 76c. Testimonials free
=. ]. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
steamer Lake eravett In distress.

Boston.-A call for immediate as
sistance was received from the steam
er Lake Gravett at the naval radio
station. The message said that the
steamer, which is bound from Fowey.
England, for Portland, was in urgent
need of coal and because of the heavy
weather was unable to reach coaling
port.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
GET SLOANpS FOR
YOUR PAIN RELIEF
You don't have to rub it In
to get quick, comfort
ing relief

Once you've tried it on that stiff
Joint. sore muscle, sciatic pain, rheu-
matte twinge, lame back, you'll find
a warm, soothing relief you never
thought a liniment could produce.
Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss,
wastes no time in applying, sure to
give quick results. A large bottle
means economy. Your own or any
other druggist has it. Get it today.
Csc. 70c,. $1.40.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
CRASHES Cost Lives Of Eiaht.

Springfield, O.-Mr and Mrs. 81. G..
Cree, of Rural Route No. 4, Wyoming,
Ill, and their two sons, and 2 years
old, respectively, and one daughter, 8
years old, were killed instantly at a
grade crossing west of DOnnellsville,
this county, when an automobile in
which they were riding was struck by
an Ohio Electric car.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
ARMY RULE IN
OMAHA TO END
WITHIN A FEW DAYS, SAYS GEN.
WOOD, IN PRAIsING TROOPS
FOR EFFICIENCY.
CITY Is Now Functioning Under Mill
tary Control Through Regular Civil
Machinery-Order Restored ana d
Number of Mob Leaders Arrested.

Chicago Within few days. Gen
eral Leonard Wood will relinquish MIL
itary control of Omaha, where week
ago a mob rioted, lynched a negro, at
tempted to hang Mayor Edward Smi-h
and burned the court house, the Cen
eral said in statement issued here.
Omaha was quiet when he departed,
he said. The General blamed 1.-The or
ganized elements of disorder" for the
rioting He praised the efficiency OF
the American troops and meWhers OF
the American Legion who volunteered
~ a,,fbori -t
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
stll1 shoutina aMalesty.p

Geneva.-WilIiaIn Hohenzollern stin
adheres to the title Majesty" Let
trrs and messages sent out in his be-
hsIf by the chief Of his STAFF are Of the
same old high-s0unding. fiamboyant
tenor that marked his correspondence
when ne was Emperor
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
Eails Io identity Lynehers.

Montgomery, Ala.-A special grand
jnry investigating the lynching Of three
negroes here reported 1t was not able
10 obtain any Information as to the
identity Of any member Of either mob.
The Jury was discharged
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17


Helena, INSTRUMENTATION into the
racial disorders which originated near
Elaine, Is miles south of Helena, ana
since have disturbed various negro
centers throughout Phillips county,
was started by a body Of prominent
citizens known as the committee OF
seyen," appointed by the civil authori-
ties with the sanction of Gov. Charles
Brough. The committee, which is an
-outgrowth. of committee of eight"
originated two months ago to consider
reports of an impending uprising, is
proceeding in cooperation with the
military authorities.
The committee will hear the testl-
mony ,of, both blackssapd whites
Efs1tnf,t ff FIJI SSradg NV tle scommit-
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17

1t is said that pride goes before a
fall, but the reverse is true in die
tiOnaries.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
He Meant Well.

"English?"
"No; Australian"
81 see," said the pleasant stranger;
rsone of re bulldogs chickens. Louis
will Courier-JOurnal.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17
TO PROBE RACIAL DISORDERS
Leaders of Blacks Captured-Fifteen
Negroes Taken Prisoners
Near Elaine.

Little Rock, Ark.-Fifteen negroes
were captured when in fight near
Elaine, Ark, between whites and ne
groes. 1t is believed that. virtually all
the leaders of the negroes have been
captured. Several negroes were wound
ed and one soldier was wounded
slightly
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1919-10-17

His statement in part folio
"The city was quiet and ORD
functi0ning under military
through the regular civil ma
although the military authorl
nished the necessary support
maintenance of order and the
ton of life and property, the
ment of arrests and the carr,
Of orders concerning lawlessL
"The troops have rendered
excellent and efficient service
has been restored, life and
protected, a large number o.
of the mob which burned tn
attacked the Mayor and sac
burned the court house arre9
the authority of the police reg
ed. All this has been done|
having fired a shot or taken I
"Steps have been taken to
ize the police force, properly
ii with arms and transports
add materially to its strength
provide a trained inspector t
training and reorganization"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
Printed by Special Arrangement with
Houghtou. Mifilin Co.
Copyright, 1919. by Leroy Scott
THIS sTARTs THlG STORY

Jennie Malone is the daughter of
Black Jerry Malone, who conducts a
cafe in New York. slim" Jack
son and she have been friends since
childhood. Together they forge
check for which Jennie is arrested.
Taking the full blame upon herself,
TO screen Slim" che is given a
preliminary hearing aud remanded for
further trial, but allowed liberty on
bail. The next morning Jennie has
disappeared Uncle George, pos
ing as her guardian, takes her to
first class boarding school, where she
. Is introduced as Jennie Miller from
Wyoming. Weeks and months pass
I and Jennie fits into her surroundings.
She Is snubbed and ignored, but
makes one friend, Sue Harrison, and
an enemy, Gloria Raymond, Sues
mother invites her TO spend the Eas-
ter holidays as Sues guest. She
Minds herself In a handsome Fifth ave-
= nue house, and she fits in here too.
EBvt "blood calls to blood"
A While visiting her father in the old
Pekin Cafe, Casey, the detective,
unexpectedly walks in on a friendly
visit. He allows her to return to her
friends on the understanding that ii
ever arrest becomes inevitable he is to
make the pinch. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29

and the recovered jewels and gold pieces
fell in shower at the rajali's feet.
All ha, am rich again" shouted
the rajah," and you shall be rich, too,
Peggy and Oo- la la, for l will load
you down with diamonds, rubies and
pearls"
MAY" said oo-la-la. 1--WE can
take away with us no more than we had
when we came. This is the law of the
magic that brought US here"
But how can show my gratitude p
asked the rajah.
BE good TO the poor; set up schools
that they may become wise and wealthy
give them the same chance you have to
be happy"
THAT will do, and my little daugh- :
ter shall help me-" cried the rajah,
clasping Lada TO his breast.
FAREWELL" cried Peggy and o. la :
"Farewell!'' % cried the rajah and Lada
and the rsjah's followers.
Take, me with you," trunlpeted
Pindar, the elephant.
Nay, we cannot, but we may come
back to visit you some day." answered
oo- la la.
'If you don't take me I'll not let
you CO." trumpeted PindaF, reaching
for Oo-la-la. But swift as a fash OF
light oo-la-la grasped Peggy BY the
arm and plunged into the we'll.
Down, down, down they fell through
darkness, and then suddenly they came
to stop. Peggy heard bell Ginning
and opened her eyes to find herself back
in her chair in front of the fireplace.
The clock on the mantel was striking
midnight. The door opened and Peggy
turned to see Oo-l la--but no, Il
wasn't Oo-la la, it was Billy Belgium
in Oo-la-la's clothes. He winked at
her, then scooted out of the door, lust
! in time to dodge Peggy's father and
mother, who were coming home from a
party.
Gracious" exclaimed Pegsy's faith.
child Is not in bed yet"
And they never knew that she had
been all the way to India and back since
supper time.
I'm neSt s0eek's story, Judge OtoI
comes TO pisit Psgag.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
Back Down the wen


OINDAR sped swiftly bearing Peggy,
q .Oo-la- la and the rescued fortune
howard the camp Of Rajah Mir Bubu:
But at the same time big gurgles OF
laughter shook the giant elephant as he
ought Of the way. three hghting ,ele-
|hants and the Hindu robbers had been
overcome by Oo-la-la's magic sneezins
lowder.
n II have an idea" rumbled Pindar.
Pun In the hills is tribe of wild ele-
hants / have long wanted to fight.
et's capture them with your magic"
tsNay, we must hurry this treasure
the waiting rajah! Hasten! Has
said Oo-la la sternly. But ut
ame time he passed to Peggy the
"a which had held his magic powder.
b, 1t is empty" he whispered. "We
get TO the rajah's camp before
more trouble arises"
eliNg a bit curious about the magic
1jer, Peggy put the sack to her face
neil OF It. Instantly she felt a
Be tickling IN her nose, and then
~ sudden she was shaken by great
eEe.
NJ pc pepper" she suffered, as an :
4r sneeze seized her. 'The magic
j. 'wder is pvp-pepper u
TO be sure" grinned Oo-la la
Didn't IL fool every one just dandy r.
ben O0-la-la looked at his wrist
itch and gave shout of alarm. Gee
W illikers, it's almost midnight in
nerican time and must get you
Ipe. Speed. Pindar!'
pindar did speed. and in few min
he rushed into the rajah's camp
de the well and set Peggy and Oo-
Ia down before Rajah Mir Bubu and
little daughter, Lada.
Welcome, Qo-la la and Peggy !''
&ad the raJah. 'sBut, alas, I fear
ar mission has been IN vain" Then
ndes lifted the rug from his Aa0gdah
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29
DREAMLAND ADVENTURES
BY DADDY
THE SHOWER OF JEWELS"

4 Peggy, Oo- la and PindGr, tho
3eIepbGnt, recover the rdjGh's jeoeEs
4yyons the HindU robbers, but are at
Htacksd by. the Hindus, toho are
sssouatsd on three fighting elephants.
iFhev escape phen Oo- -IG-LG sends
3the elephants and Hindus into sneeS-
sssg Jits toith his magic potoder.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-29

The young lady across the way
says we mustn't expect perfection
in anybody and the best ball player
on earth can't hit into a fast double
play every time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-27
SHADYSIDE
Council Meeting

Ono Of the busiest sessions of the WI
lage Council for many months was liat
held Monday evening. The question OF
sewerage for the town was brought uP
again and Mayor Jones named Council
mon Futhcy, kcyser and Starkey COM
mittec TO get some estimates on OK
pcnsc. John Miller, the local dealer. was
present at tho meeting and informed the
committee that there had been reouc-
ton OF about 10 percent in cost OF Tile
since last year.
Py a vote il was decided to purchase
a site for, municipal building and IL
Is now urged that those who have sui
able properties shall send propositions
The Clerk was instructed TO inform pro-
pcrty owners who had failed 10 lay inc
required walks that the work must ot
done at once. This is TO be the las'
notification before compulsory action.
The committee on Fire and Police was
ordered 10 take bids for the proposed
nrw fire truck. II was reported to Coun-
ell that the subscriptions TO the project
had been substantial and approximateo
the $1,000 necessary.
Council also announced that the pooy
would cooperate with the "omans clu1
in n spring cleanup campaign Just as
soon rs q satisfactory dumping GROUND
can be found
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-27
Martins Ferry Briefs.

Mrs. s Marker Of South Sixth street
is confined To her home with illness.
Louis Jergrr Of South Fourth street.
il improving nicely following his recent
illness.
Rrv r. W. Jameson. pastor ~ the
United Presbyterian church. loft yrstcr-
day morning for Snlinnville. Ohio
where he WAS TO conduct services las.
night.
i. 7. Cannon. nf radiZ. Ohio. was a
business visitor III this city yesterday.
Guy Ncwlnnd. ~ GAINESVILLE. Ohio,
spent yesterday In this city on business.
Tho local G.ndg" Of Lady Maccahe"s
hold we'll attended meeting i'll tn" Fra
trrnnl hall on North Fifth street last
night.
Rev Father Rurkhardt Of Neffs. Ohio,
conduct cd tho special I.rntcn services at
St MaryS Catholic church in this city
Inst night
Rev &. \. Mulhrarn. Of this city. con-
Quoted tho services nj 81. Anthony'S
Catholic church a; Bridgeport last
night.
EdurnlIun will To-. held tomorrow even
ing AND several important matters Will
hr taken car" Of.
.IusrIIl Ioindrvtrr. lr. II Surub"n-
willie. WAS IN town yesterday for IL short
time. un his WAY to ClarkSburg 10 VISIT
relatives
Harry (Buck) Lewis has arrived here
after receiving his honorable discharge
from Camp Meade. He very recently
arrived from over seas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-27
BRIDGEPORT
NEWS
Leave news items for The Intel
iigcnccr at Hickry's News stand.
Sclby & Reeds Drug Store or tho
Bridgeport Hardware Company.
Opposing Present Game Laws.

Roy Farmer. president Of the Belmont
County Fish and Game Prutcctir" AS
socialion. IS IN receipt Of circular
letter which is being sent out I" all or
tho local org:uliZAt lions of tho state ny
the association OF Toledo. OHIO. protest
ing against the present laws Tor inc
hunting Of wild duck. which permits al
their being killed in tn" fall. when tho
birds arr in the marshes and prohlpitS
their being killed in the Spring OF inc
year. when they arc scattered an
throughout The country and the ordi-
nary. people have access TO them. Inc
claim is advanced that the present laws
have been framed to accommodate the
members Of the wealthy. Hunting
clubs in the state, who embrace only a
very small percentage Of tho residents,
while % percent of the citizens arc
prevented from having tho privilege Of
hunting the wild duck. TIE request
has been mado to tho members of the
local association that the members
place themselves IN record. with pc
tition to their representatives as being
opposed to the present slate Of affairs.
and insist on n change hoing mad" in
tho laws It is claimed that tho Spring
season for this game should open on
March ! and close on April 10 for ONO.
as this will be the best means of pro-
serving the species. II is also claimed
that the limit Of 25 should be reduced
as fall killing. and tho high limit is
tho cause of tho scarcity Of DUCKS.
Action on this matter will be taken at
the meeting Of the local association.
which will be held in this city tomor-
row night