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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
SOLDIERS ARE
SUPERSTITIOUS

need not show sou mine, because 1t is
only piece of coal, wrapped in little
bag which | brought over from Aus
tralia.' The fourth (and this to my
establishment, being the highest pos
sible'9 said, 81 also have mascot, but
l regret to say that l don't intend to
show II to you. | won't even tell you
what ii is, because 1t would spoil my
luck Nothing | sould say would in
duce him to alter his decision. His was
the most superstitious case of all.
THE commonest charms among the
soldiers of France and Belgium are
made of aluminium and copper frag-
ments of German shells. 1t Is eonsid.
cred that If you wear a piece of an
enemy's projectile 1t inoculates you
against future danger from such
sources. In Italy the men wore the
kinds of charms and amulets which
have been common In that country for
many generatons-even centuries, |
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
British War Museum Official Dius
Up Some Interesting
Information.
NEARLY ALL WEAR kMULETS
One Officer Carrying Charm Refuses to
Reveal Its Nature for Fear of
Bad luck-Another Carries
Piece of Coal.

London.-Certain interesting super
stitions prevalent among British colo
NAL troops at the front are described by
Edward Lovett, an official of the I'M
perial War museum at London, In the
Morning Post. He says:
Many of the superstitions held by
British spiders are also held by our
troops from overseas and by men of
the allied forces. One day happened
to meet sn Australian soldier who wore
the figure 8 on the collar of his tunic
This Is known on the continent as
the Peatad, and In Belgium the Fifth
regiment Is considered to be the lucky
regiment. The logic of the Pentad Is
as follows: Figure l stands for God,
absolutely alone. Figure 2 is the mind
OF God in operation as shown by the
works of nature. Figure represents
man as the highest work of God. TAX
Ing, therefore. figure as being unique,
the figures 2 and 3, that is, Gods work
In the hands of man, equal 5, and this
o is said to represent everything. In
this country we do not fully appreciate
the meaning of the figure 8.
Lucky Australian Five.
ITO come back to our Australian SOL
dier. He told me that he knew nothing
of the Pentad, and he was rather in
clined to sheer at luck in general. But
he told me that his company, which
was the Fifth, was very lucky. and day
after day the men had many narrow
escapes from death or wounds. The
company, in fact, had lost only Is men
out of $50, while the Second company
had lost much larger proportion. He
also told me that the No. Ii was con-
sidered by them lucky number, and
most of the men in the Fifth company,
curiously enough, had 10 in their regi-
mental numbers, his own number be-
Ing 51327.
ION one occasion, after lecturing to
some meE from New Zealand and Aus
tralia, | was entertained for the night
and put up in an officers hut. Before
turning In l chatted over the subject
of folklore and soldiers mascots with
four officers. One of the officers told
me that he carried charm, and | said
l would like to know what 1t was. 1t
turned out to be simply a Swastika,
which was apparently new to him, and
he was glad to hear more about it.
The second officer took from his pocket
small cross of grotesque form, which,
he Informed me, was his mascot. The
third officer laughingly added. "Well |
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30

may say. They consist chiefly OF phak
lie embems, and may be seen by thou
sands In the streets and markets OF
Naples especially.
What the Germans Wear
II have number of examples oil
German charms some of which were
taken from German prisoners, while
others were collected by myself in Ger
many about u years ago. They are
of n character you might expect from
such people, and consist largely OF
are grossly vulgar aud offensive. An
other German charm is small model of
fungus. which is of natural blood-red
color. This is really phallie emblem.
third kind is teetotum. the mean
ing of which is chance on the other
hand, In the German navy, or what re-
mains of it, they have rather pretty
charm. 1t consists of a small, cheap
medal bearing the figure of Christ
sitting the tempest, with the motto
Safety In storms. l gathered from
several of my friends that the charms
in common use by the Germans were
generally small objects, such as have
mentioned. which had been presented
to the wearers by their mothers or sis
ters. but In few cases Rad the charm
any definite logical meaning
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
SCOUTING IN SCHOOL FAVOR.

The superintendent of the public
schools at Athens O., Godfrey r. Nor
gan, states that he considers 1t wise
to release scouts from school in order
that they may assist in important
forms of civil service, such as the TAX
ing of food census, cleanup CAM
paign and similar public welfare
events.
Both high school and grade school
teachers in Athens are represented on
the court of honor of the local council
of the Boy Scouts of America. Spe-
cific subjects in the merit badge work
of scouts who aspire to become Eagle
scouts are assigned to different teach
ers who, for the most part, conduct the
merit badge tests. The principal of
the high school is chairman of the
Court of Honor.
1.-THE scout movement here" Mr..
Morgan says, "has the hearty support
md approval of the school people,"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
&GI3Oa.
SCOUT
BEARD TO BADEN-POWELL

In welcoming Maj Gen. Sir Robert
S. S. Baden-Powell founder of the boy
scouts in England, TO this country, Ma
tional Scout Commissioner Daniel Car
ter Beard said:
ut is my great privilege and pleas
ant duty to extend to our guests of
honor-Sir Robert Baden-Powell and
Lady Baden-Powell-a rousing well
come from the Boy Scouts of America.
and TO say to them that we, the boys
of America, have warm place In our
hearts for our cousins across the pond
and that we appreciate to the fullest
extent the great work they have done
for the cause of boyhood in the old
world.
"The League of Nations, the king
doms and empires, the demoeracies,
revolutions and tumult of the old world
are the problems for the grave states
men to solve; problems which will be
simplified In the next generation when
the boy scout idea Is a world power.
Therefore, men like our distinguished
guest, who are working with the boys
and for the boys, are doing more for
lasting peace and history than all the
crowned heads and mountaineering
radicals the old world can produce"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
Economic Ruin and Epidemics
Have fallen to Their Lot
in Balkans.
BULGARIAN OUTLOOK BETTER
Investigator Urges Shipments of Food
and Clothing to Roumania-Fund
of $35,000,000 Being Sought
In United States.

New York.-Reports of the condi-
ton of Jews In the Balkan countries,
as made to the American Jewish Re-
lief committee by its Investigators
abroad show that economic ruin, cpl
denies of typhus, tuberculosis, and
other diseases have fallen to the lot of
Balkan Jews to an extent equal to that
suffered by their co-religionlsts in
other war-torn countries, but that po-
litical and religious repressive meas
ures have been lacking.
The first detailed account of the sit
uation in Serbia in many months Is
from DR.. Isaac Alcalay, chief rabbi of
Serbia with headquarters in Bel
grade. He said Belgrade was still
without regular communication with
the provinces, because the railroads
and bridges destroyed by the Austrians
have not been restored.
During the war;" he wrote, "Jews
in Belgrade suffered proportionately
more than the rest of the population.
Most of their habitations were exposed
to gunfire throughout the Is months
that the city was under bombardment.
Almost all homes are destroyed. The
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
BE A LEADER OF SCOUTS.

A weekly meeting of young business
men in Chicago was greatly impressed
oy an address on the proper training
and guidance of the boy, by Chief
Scout Executive James E. West of the
Boy Scouts of America.
Among the most impressive state
ments the chief scout executive pre-
scented were the facts that the future
of the nation lies In the boy, that the
scouting program develops RESPONSE
bility, and that 1t is the boys leisure
time that must be utilized in the prop
err way. Therefore the mans duty
to his country and TO civilization is to
become leader of boys.
Mr.. West discussed at length the
accomplishments of the scouts both
individually and as an organized unit.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
GEN. HAIG PRAISES SCOUTS.

Sir Douglas Haig. commander Of the
British armies in France, said In a
letter to Or. Charles D. Hart, chair
man Of the Philadelphia Boy Scout
council:
IT have heard with great interest
and appreciation of the splendid work
performed by the Philadelphia boy
scouts all through the war.
"In assisting to raise the Liberty
loan bonds, In governmental and civic
war work they have toiled with en-
thusiasm.
81 feel certain they will set an ex-
nipple of patriotism and devotion to
duty to future generations of Ameri-
can boys, and that the principles for
which we have been VIGOROUSLY fight
ing will be safe In their hands,"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
American Port Regains Former
Marine Standing.
improvements Slow During the War
but Ships Are Now Calling
Regularly.

At. Thomas, Virgin Islands.--This
American port is beginning to regain
some of Its former maritime impor-
tance, Owing to the war, improve
ments In this direction have been slow
since the Virgin Islands were pur-
chased from Denmark, but now. after
considerable agitation by business men
of st, Thomas, American steamers are
beginning to call here. This is the
result of representations which have
been made to Washington In behalf Of
the inhabitants of the islands.
The islanders feel that American
steamship owners. and especially the
shipping board at Washington, have
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
IN SERBIA
IN BAD PLIGHT

Jewish population of the city, formerly
5000, now numbers no more than $500.
The number is being increased daily
by returning refugees. Many men arc
still with the colors.
Economically, the Serbian Jews
have suffered terribly. Because OF
the uncertain political situation, all
regular commerce is impossible, and II
is difficult for Jewish citizens to I'm
prove their condition.
Have Suffered Terribly.
such a situation Is unfortunate, for
the war has brought us new duties.
The Jews Of old Serbia took very
active part In the Balkan wars and
in the world war. The years of fight
ing have deprived more than 400 FAM
lilies of their bread winners. These
people have to be helped.
In Bulgaria, according to a report
from Miss Hetty Goldman of this city,
the condition of the Jews Is some.
what better than In Serbia. Poverty
Is not so widespread. nor are health
conditions so bad.
Bulgarian Jews are able to meet
the needs of their own poor but they
have recently been confronted with
a new responsibility. Roumanian Jews
are seeking refuge Id Bulgaria, and
their Bulgarian co-reliYionists are at a
loss to know what to do with them.
There Is no work, even for skilled ar.
tlssns.
"a soup kitchen Is being run for
desperate. An allotment from our
American Jewish relief fund must be
made to care for them"
In Roumania there is need of cloth
ing and staple foods. It was Miss
Goldman who made the investigation
in this country also.
Clothing Greatest Need.
"The people needed clothing above
everything else," her report reads.
almost everybody is shabby, and q
large percentage of the poor are prac
| tically without clothing. I went into
many homes where the inmates had on
mere rags or were huddled In torn
| blankets of sacking.
'rhe second greatest need Is for
staple foods, such as dry beans, peas
rice, vegetables, fats and the like
Such supplies as are to be had are sold
at exorbitant prices.
81 was painfully impressed by the
number of sick In Roumanla. In Blu
charest, out of Jewish population OF
$4,000 there was an average of eight
funerals day last winter. A large
percentage of typhus cases in Bucha.
rest and Jassy have been among Jews
Machinery for the effective distribu.
ton of relief in the Balkan countries
is In operation. More than $500, OOC
worth of supplies. including several
tons of kosher meat, was sent from
Kew York late In July to Constanza
Roumania. The American Jewish re
lief committee, under the chairman.
ship of Louis Marshall. plans to con.
tinue regular shipments of this kind
to the Balkans and to Poland, Galicia
Czecho- Slovakia, and the other coun.
| tries.
For this purpose fund of $50, 600.
900 Is being sought In the United
! States this year.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
ST. THOMAS PICKS UP
the harbor of st. Thomas for provid-
ing coal, fuel oil. and other stores.

the harbor of st. Thomas for provid-
ing coal, fuel oil. and other stores.
While few American steamers have
been calling at st. Thomas for sup
plies. many have called at the neigh
boring British islands, where facilities
are not considered as good as here.
The price of coal Is cheaper at St.
Thomas than at the British islands.
To bring this matter before the ship
ping board and to obtain all the help
possible from the American people and
congress, meeting of the inhabitants
of the Virgin island was held here.
Resolutions were adopted calling the
attention of the shipping board TO the
facilities of the port, such as a pier
1900 feet long with thirty-one feet of
water alongside and all up-to-date ap-
planes for the quick dispatch of YES
sells wanting coal, water, fuel oil and
other stores.
The resolution was carried to Wash
tngton by Darwin o. Curry, collector
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
Marine Good Walker.

Richmond, va.-Ralph Walter Slater
ambled over from his home at Mount
Tell, w. Va, to Charleston. distance
of 20 miles, to join the marine corps.
Having successfully passed the exami.
nation he strolled over home-another
20 miles, to tell his folks good-by.
Completing his farewell he made his
way ever the West Virginia mountains
back to the recruiting office. In all,
Slater walked 70 miles to become q
marine. .-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
BOY SCOUT DoINGS.

A force of Reading (Pa). scouts took
IN hand fire that broke out on Mount
Penn and saved trees they had been
the custodians of for several years.
An aged lady, i'll and alone, was
cared for by boy scouts of Troop No.
II in Memphis, Tenn, who also pre-
Dared her meals, cleaned house, etc.
In the relief of the near East drive
n Waterbury, Conn.,, two teams are
VI boy scouts. Team B set the high
mark, having secured 1908 pledges In
,ne day.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
THE PARAsol BRACELET.

The latest parasol has n short han
die, n bracelet to pass over the wrist
appearing on the top Of the sunshade'
This Is convenient and original fash
ION, which can be adapted easily by
possessors OF such trifles. Bone brace
let's or circle Of tortoise shell are IA
yoritesln this connection, and the lat
ter look lovely when combined with a
parasol covered with rucked organdle
muslin in some pale pastel tint. the lin
Ing being rose pink or eggshell blue.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30

OF customs, who laid 1t before the shin
ping board. Mr.. Curry has since re.
turned and reports that that board
members of congress, and American
business men have promised to do all
they can for the island.
Another oil depot Is being erected
here to meet increased demands. The
people of st. Thomas believe II nos.
sesses far better facilities than most
other West India Islands, and are de-
termined to make known Its ayailabili.
ty as a port of call for supplying
steamers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
Chokers on Fall Frocks.

High choker collars are being
brought into use on dresses Of many
descriptions by no less an authority
than Jenny.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
Linen and Crochet.

Linen and crochet have consulted
together and, as result, many charm
ing frocks have appeared.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30
New Place for Bracelets.

The newest bracelets are worn
above the elbow. Many are Of tor
tOise shell.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-08-30

He who is happy IL forgetful.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13
GOVERNOR GARDNER ACTS.

That the delegation of Ministers
who were sent to jefferson City last
week obtained results relative to the
recent lynching at Moberly, Mo, is evil
denced by the following letter re-
ceived by the Rev. DR.. w. E. Shaw of
this city, secretary of the committee.
It is as follows:
My Dear DR.. Shaw:-The Governor
has addressed a letter to the Prosecut-
ing Attorney of Randolph County
urging a thorough investigation of the
recent lynching and has also official
ly ordered the attorney general of the
state to assist the prosecutor of the
county in making a complete and
weeping investigation and bring be-
fore the bar of justice all those who
violated the law. The Governor has
always taken a strong stand for law
and order and you will find Doctor,
from examination of the records that
there have been very few lyrchings of
either white or Colored in this state.
For the Governor,
S. V. BANTER,
Private Sec'y."
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13
THE PRESEOENT-THE CONGRESS
THE HOUR OF TRIAL AT HAND,

The annual message of the Presi.
dent of the United States is before the
Congress, Again-as again and again
the nOthingness of our particular
group is emphasized. The year has
been filled with the most dangerous
n delicate happenings, the bitterest
of feeling and the most atroCious acts
in the history of the nation, so far as
we, 5000, 900 are concerned; and yet,
it has not been regarded sufficient
for the President to make even a di-
rect yelled allusion to the need of i'm
mediate cooperative adjustment.
Our position is akward and humiliat-
ing, but it is insistent and just Presi-
dents and Congresses, year after
year, have ignored, s~idetracked and
passed the buck" in matters affecting
constitutional rights. Arthur Bris-
bane, noted philosopher and journal,
list, in a recent To-day expression
stated that the cause of unrest is due
TO the fact that the War has taught
the people to THINK, hat in the last
five years there has been more REAL
THINKING than in the twenty-five
previous years. That applies very par,
tlcutarly to our group. We are now a
thinking people and we know that we
know. We have spent a half century
"~Praying" and Requesting" and have
slipped backward in the march Of pro-
gress. Today we are assuming the
p~rerogatiVes of full Pledged manhood
and we are demanding" and acting
The results even in so short a time,
are gratifying.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

Oscar MischaueX's wonderful new
picture, within Our Gates" which
will undoubtedly rival any preachment
picture eve produced, is now before
the Chicago Board of Censors. Mr..
MisChaueX is the producer of The
Homesteader, an unusual picture
which developed nationwide popular
'ity. The new picture deals with the
present unrest of the races in Ameri-
ca, showing things as they exist, and
suggests a remedy. A beautiful ro-
nan is carried throughout the pic
Jure.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

Men in War" by Andreas Latzko,
which was suppressed in this country
for a time during the war on account
Of its vivid and realistic description
Of what war does to its participants
and which was hailed at the time of
its publication by Boni & Liveright
as one of the two greatest books pro-
duced by the war, has also been added
to the Modern Library. 1t is consid.
cred a poignant, thrilling and terrible
portrayal and indictment of war.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

All discharged Colored soldiers,
sailors, their wives, children, depend.
cnts, beneficiaries and friends will
write Lieut.. L. Williams Clifford. Blu
reau Of War Risk Insurance, Washing
ton. d. C.. on all matters concerning
allotment and allowance, compensa-
tion and death claims and insurance.
All letters will receive prompt and
personal attention.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

Lovers Of classics difficult to obtain,
will also be interested to know that
Prevost's "Manon Lescaut" and Dau.
det's "Sapho" have also been added to
the Modern Library. Both Of these fas.
cjnating novels are included in a sin
gle volume.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13
ERTAk


Peoples Undertaking Co., formerly
Obee & Teeters. 10th and Euclid.
Bell phone East 1925.
ADKINS BROS, Nineteenth and Vine
streets. Both phones, East 4349.
East 4349.
H. 3. MOORE, 1104 independence ave-
nue.. Bell phone Main 339SW. Home
phone Main 3341.
WATKINS BROS, 1929 Lydia avenue.
Bell phone Grand 9S7, Home Main
1899. Res, Bell East 1921.
NATHAN w. THATCHER, Under
taker and Embalmer, 1914 North 5th
ST., Kansas City, Kansas; Homo
Phone West SAT; Bell Phone West
S21. Night or Day.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

BEAUTY PARLoRs AND HAIR
DRESSERS.
MRS. DELLA 8ALLEW, Poro Hair
Dresser, 61S Garfield Avenue, facial
and body massage, smuggling and
~manicuring. Bell phone West
3161-W.
MRS. CORA D. WILLIAMS, Poro Hair
Dresser, body and facial massage.
Manicuring. 1917 e. 22d st. Bell
Phone Grand 2319.
MRS. FANNIE HERNDoN NAPIER,
Poro Hair Dresser, 500 South Fourth
St, Armourdale, Kans.
MRS. ELLA DOWNING, Poro Hair
Dresser, 354 Garfield Ave. Bell
Phone West 1894.
MRS. ANNA MCGEE, Poro Hair CuL
turist, 924 L. 21st st. Bell Phone
Grand $3.50.
NINE. M. B. JAcKSoN's wonderful
Hair Preparations. Agents wanted.
POO f. 9th street. Bell Phone East
1269-M.
CLEANERS.
WIN. T. STANLEY, Cleaning, Pressing
and repairing, 1890 E. 9Th street.
Home Phone East 1412.
DELUXE, Cleaners and Dyers, 1907
Troost. F. A. McWilliams, Prop.
Bell, Grand 744; Home, Main 1856.
CAFES.
BOND CAFE, SIS Independence Ave.
Mrs. Amanda Bond, Prop. Home
Cooking.
COAL COMPANIES.
PAYNE COAL CO., 19O2B Vine st.
Bell Phone East $50, Home East 41S2.
INSURANCE.
CLOVER LEAF INSURANCE CO.,
P. c. James. Dist. Mgr, 1913 E. 18th
st. Bell Phone East 275O.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13
MEMBER
NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS
ASSOCIATION.

The Colored Press is called on to
do more without pay than any other
enterprise of the Colored Race. A
large number of people think that
Colored newspapers can live on free
doings."
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS.
7. A. ROSS REALTY CO., 1902 E. 18th
street. Bell phone Clifton 1875.
Home East SIP.
FORTUNE J.. WEAVER, The Locator,
1926 East 18th St., Home East 1856,
Bell East 3495.
WILLIAMS & JACKSON, 1904 East
18th st. Both phones, East 1415.
H. L. kINSLER, 91S East Twenty
first street. Bell phone, Grand
1904. Home phone, Delaware $50.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room
Well heated near 8 car lines. Mer
only. l119 Garfield. Call before 500
o'clock Bell Phone Clifton 6l5W. .
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

For Sale-14l2 Tracy Ave.-A 10
room brick, strictly modern. slate
roof, price $500; $500 down, balance
to suit. Call Kinsler Bell Grand 1904,
Home Delaware $50.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

See Melissa F. French Gleayes for
Fancy Crochet Yokes or Laces. 1884
Euclid Avenue.
Bell Phone East 47s6W.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

Why pay rem when you car buy a
lot and have a house built to suit
yourself at a very low figure? East
Williams & Jackson. Either phone
East 1415.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13

For Rent-Furnished rooms, $3.50
up per week. Miss Dora Dorgans,
2319 Highland Ave, Bell Phone East
1924.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-13
Classified Wants and
Rooms to Rent

Room to rent-Gentlemen only.
Modern, Call Bell Phone Grand
2174M.