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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
EDISON JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES

The playIet and dances given after
school Monday afternoon by several
sections of the 7B students. were very
well rendered. The playlet was en-,
titled The Forest of Nowadays ana
was given under the direction OF MISS
Naomi =. Bair. The folk dances were
entitled an Aesthetic Dance and n
Norwegian Folk Dance" and were
given under the direction or MSS
Irene NJ. Burns. A pleased audience OF
parents and pupils attended this pro-
gram.
room period. gave a very interesting ng
friends of the section. The program
was: Singing, by section SB-S dia!og'
by Melba Farnsler and Winifred WE
land: reading. Lucille Hamme; recl-
tation. Mary Bailetts; dialog' Marin
Runkle and Evan Thompson: humor,
our reading. Gertrude smith ana
Current Events. by Riehard HertzIer.
Mr.. Hoke. principal of the Worm
Ieysburg schools. spent yesterday at
the Edison Junior Community. Mr
Hoke first made tour OF the schooi
under the direction of a guide anu
and other classes in which ne was es-
pecially Interested.
The gymnasium has been open less
than one week but the physical train
ing classes are becoming the most
interesting classes in the school Tor
the boys and the girls. A group OF
boys have the moor ihe uISt part U
the period and are sent to the SHOW
ers and to classes in First Aid the
second part of the period, The girls
attend the class of instruction m
First Aid" during the first part OF
the period and then spend the second
part of the perod on the floor and un,
der the showers. This order Is changed
from time to time so that at the end
of the year the boys and the girls VIII
have had approximately the same time
on the floor. This work Is under the
CAPABLE instruction of Eugene Miller
and Miss Irene NJ. Burns and should
give large returns to the city. OF Har-
iisburE in the better men and women
of tomorrow.
The basketball practices OF the boys
team are showing good results and
the SirlS coach. Miss Burns. announc-
ed to-day that she Will issue call 70
all candidates for the girls team I'M
mediatelv after the Christmas recess
The boys team hope to start their
schedule during the first week after
The Christmas entertainment will
he held this afternoon and Will he
the work of the ninth year students.
The program will consist of a play
bv students of section 9B-2 and pam
tomime by students of 9B-I and 9B-5.
Among the other features OF the pro-
gram will he the award of letters to
the boys who earned the "E during
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
MiddietOWn
New Band Uniforms to
Be Worn on Christmas

The Liberty Band of town which
numbers about thirty-five members.
received new uniforms to-day and
will make its first appearance in
them on Christmas Day. Chief Con-
stable Charles Houser whose term
expires at the end of the year will
be their drum major, for whom they
have received II special uniform.
Each year the band plays at vari-
Gus homes on Christmas Day az
which time a number of donations
are received from the citizens. The
money is used to improve the hall
in South Union street.
Lewis Miller is spending a few
days in New York city in the inter-
est of the local car works. d
j. b. Martin, teacher of the La
dies Bible Glass of the Church of
God was presented with a beauti-
full chair at the Sunday school ses-
sion in appreciation of his services.
The presentation speech was made
by ID. +. Fishel.
+. w. Seiders, n grocer in North
! Union street, sprained his right
wrist while cranking an automobile
/ on Friday
A meeting of the Girl Scouts was
held last evening at their headquar-
/ ters in the parish house.
Elmer Kreiser has returned to his
home in Royalton after spending
| two years overseas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hawk and
son have gone to Philadelphia where
they will spend some time.
John Lands, Jr.. South Union
street. has been made assistant man
ager in the forge shop of the Beth
lehem Steel Company.
Claude Ware, who is employed by
the Westinghouse Company at Pitts
burgh, is spending the week with his
| father, Edward Ware, South Cath
crime street.
Miss Reba Hendrickson, of Wash
| ington, d. c., is spending the week
! in town with friends. She will also
spend several days at Harrisburg
before returning to Washington, D.
! C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph HAITI and
daughter Gladys Pittsburgh, are
visiting relatives in town for two
weeks
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
GONZALES RESIGNS

san Antonio. Texas. Dec. 23.-
President Carranza has accepted the
resignation of General Pablo Con
zales. of the Mexican federal army,
in order that he may become a cam
didate for the presidency. according
to newspaper dispatches from the
capital to-day He still refuses to
withdraw his objections to the resig-
nation of General Obregon. ii is said.
General Obregon was named as lieu
tenant colonel by the president re-
Gently. measure designed to keep
him from entering the race.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
Legion Leader Warns
of Drastic Measures

Indianapolis. Ind, Dec. % Frank
lii. D'Olier. of Philadelphia. national
commander af the American Legion.
declared that neither National. state,
nor local organizations of the Ameri-
can Legion have any right to take the
law in their own hands or interfere
with proper authority" and said that
such action would be subversive of
the principles and ideals of the or
ganization. The declaration was part
of a statement made by the national
commander in view of the recent re-
ports of activities of members of the
legion, which ,he said, made 1t imper-
ative that the policy of the organiza-
ton with respect to its standing on
the maintenance of law and order be
defined
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
Beveridge Calls on
Nation to Keep Unions
From Coercing U. S.

Plymouth, Mass. Dec. 23. - The
"crowning domestic issue imme-
diately before America is whether
labor unions shall run the American
government or whether the Amer
lean people shall run it," Albert j.
BeVeridge. former senator from In
diana, told an audience here.
Beveridge spoke at the 299th an
nivesary celebration in honor of the
landing of the Pilgrims.
First, combinations of capital. and
now organizations OF labor seek ia
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
Frelinghuysen Denounces
Palmer's Strike Deal

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Fre-
linghuysen. of New Jersey. in u state
ment reviewing the dispute between
the miners and the Government which
lea to the resignation of DR.. Garfield
and secret negotiations to settle the
strike by Attorney General Palmer.
concluded his observations by say
ing:
1t will be a sad day for America
l. obedience to the law must be pur-
chased in this manner" Senator
Felinghuysen is chairman of the sub
committee of the Interstate Com
merce committee investigating the
coal problem.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

control the government or all or
u.s." Beveridge declared.
"The groups do this by corruption
and force.' he added.
Yesterday" the speaker assert
ed, "the question was whether finan-
cal plunderers should exploit the
nation. To-day the question is
whether labor bandits shall hold up
the republic"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

the football season. At the end of this
entertainment collection will be
lifted for the benefit of the Toy Mis-
sion.
Miss Knox gathered a large collec-
tion of toys during the past few weeks
and sent them to the Toy Mission yes
terday morning. The heart of many
an unfortunate youngster will be
happy because of the fine spirit Of
giving that this class has shown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
OFFERS PEACE TO POLES

London. Dec. 23.-M. Tchitcherin
Russian Bolshevik minister OF for
eign affairs, on December 22 ad-
dressed an offer to the Polish gov
ernment to begin immediate negoti-
ations to conclude peace. according
to wireless dispatch received here
from Moscow. The Polish govern
ment was requested to indicate the
time and place it would like the
negotiations to open.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
ToCA HURT IN ACCIDENT
By Associated Press

I1H ztH"VVFUttW Il TVV0
Madrid, Monday, Dec. 22.-Former
Premier Sanchez Toca was slightly
injured to-day as the result of a
motorcar accident near the village
of Arravaca. Members of Senior
Toca's family. who accompanied
him, were unhurt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
BRITISH HOLDING TURKS
By associated Press

bV -iooUITUF'W I-TtSN
London, Dec. 2S.-British forces
have occupied Batum and Baku to
prevent the Turks from penetrating
the Caucasus region, according to a
Moscow wireless dispatch.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
LETTS WANT PEACE

HclsiIigfors. Dec. 2S.-The Lcttish
government has decided to open
negotiations with the Soviet govern
ment of Russia with the intention
of arranging for an armistice, ac-
.cording to advices received here
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

The shortage of Nictroas and Records is still acute but
largest stock in Harrisburg for the few remaining shop
ping Christmas People generally have been educated
the difference Ncroa other talking machines.
therefore, urge make selection early this week.
All styles and finishes your sevcesod terms to suit your
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

No other gift give much pleasure to many
Christmas Day and any other day. The Victrola with its
pure exquisite tone the only and adequate nstru
ment for reproducing the art of the worlds great artists
who make records for the Victrola exclusively.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24

Late census figures show that in the United States there are 56 mothers who have given birth to their twentieth child.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24

Play safe-install a safe for your valuab,es. Adams Printing con- pany. Phone 14. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
THREE DIVORCES GRANTED

Chancellor John M. Elliott, who re- turned yesterday forenoon from Star City where he has been conductine chancery court. heard three suits for divorce yesterday afternoon. Plain tiAfs in two were awarded decrees while the defendant in one was grant ed decree. The cases in which plain tiffs were successful were those of Grace Kelly vs. Kineth Kelley. and Hattie Ford vs. Rufus Ford, both for cruel treatment. In the suit of Millie Charles vs. Victor Charles, defendant plea was granted, because of daser- tion. Defendant was awarded the custody of the two children, and also will pay the costs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
DON'T TRY 10 HIDE YOUR SALLOW, MUDDY COMPL EXON By Using Creams, Lotions, Powder
 or Rouge. Remove These Skin Blemishes By Use of the Black and White
 Beauty Treatment.

Black and White will clear your complexion and do it. in a surpris- ingly short time. This beauty treatment consists of Black and White Ointment and Soap. The Ointment is to be applied to the face, neck or arms at bedtime and washed off the next morning and is as delightful to use as creams and lotions.
 Black and White Ointment is sold in concentrated form for dilution, but as full directions for use are supplied with each package, it will be found easy to compound. and White Ointment anr Soap at 24c for each or the manufacturers will send to your postpaid, on receipt of price.
 Clip and mail this Black and White, Box, 913, Memphis,l Tenn, for free sample and literature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24

the library association appeared be- fore the court on behalf of the public library Pleas for the Charities were made by Dr. J. 1. Norris and others, while J. E. Boyce spoke in behalf of the appropriation for clothing for boys at the Industrial school. Squire W. N. Bridges made strong argu- ment for an appropriation for tick eradication. Because Grant county is not in the tick eradication district the court held that such work in this county would be of no avail.
 The committee under which the farm and demonstration agents will work is composed of L. W. Clement, Jim G. Ford, Jesse R. Core, John H.. Shelby, Dr. A. B. Patton, W. N. Bridges and J. E. Boyce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
Taxes Levied

Taxes Levied
 The usual taxes were levied, upon recommendation of the appropriations committee, the levies being as fol- lows: State-General revenue 1 5-36 mills; schools, 3 mills; pensions. 2 mills; sinking. Is mill interest, 1-S mill: total 6 7-1S mills.
 State educational-Universitv of Arkansas, 4-9 mill; four agricultural schools 4-9 mill G-9 each); State Normal, 1-9 mill; University of Ar kansas medical department and Branch normal, 1-9 mill; vocational training at university, Is mill Total state, 7-10 mills.
 County-County general, 5 mills; railroad bonds and interest. IA mill. Taxes for municipalities. levied in ac- cord with resolutions of the respect i've councils, are: Pine Bluff, , mills: Humphrey, 5 mills; Altheimer, ? mills. The court adopted such school, levee and drainaee taxes, as voted by the various districts. and the three mill general road tax.
 The appropriations committee was composed of Jesse R. Core, Thomas Smith. Jim c. Ford, Walter c. Hud- son, Hunter ". Knox and l. E. Boyce. Officials Commended. County Judge R. H. Williams Sher- if and Tax Collector c. M. Nichol, Clerk L. T. Sallee. and Treasurer Will Rowell were hiehly commended for the manner in which they conduct their offices. Judge Williams recom- mendation that steel county bridges be constructed was endorsed. the court going on record as being to opposed 1 to building any more wooden bridges. Warden E. H. Verret of the county prison. and Custodian E. c. Stanley of i the county hospital were praised for the way they operate those institu- tions.
 | Increases in the appropriations for , the juvenile court demonstrated ap- proval of the work of Miss Grace Strcbridge, county probation officer,
 and her assistant.
 A committee of ladies representing
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
JEFFERSON COUNTY T0
 USE SLYe'GES Ut Nk AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
Two to Work Among Negroes Fund For Charities and
 Library.

Jefferson county takes the leader ship in the state--if not m the en- tire countrv--in fostering agriculture and extending practical aid to farm CTS. The quorum court yesterday ap- proved the report of the approprla- tions committee, providing for the employment of four farm demonstra- tion agents and two home demon- stration agents. Few counties have more than three. An appropriation of s4.000 was made. The court also provided that the six agents shall work under the direction of the county judge and a committee of the court, as well as under the CO., operate extension service of the fed eral department of agriculture C. H Thomas and Joel Lambert, who resigned several weeks ago because of the high cost of living and the low price of scrip. will again be ten dered the positic!s they surrendered, and Mrs Lucy Critz, home demon- stration agent, and Miss Miriam Jones, assistant, are to be retained.
 The work of these four was high ly praised by the court. The addl- tional farm agents to be employee are to work exclusively among the colored farmers of the county
 Total appropriations of s93,00o were made, but 1t is generally ac propriations are merely authoriza- tions for the work, and that larger sums for projects or work approved may be expended. The appropria- tions were based upon revenue of five mills mn 90 per cent of an assess ed valuation of $20,811 ,790, but it is expected that this valuation will be increased by the state tax commis- sion. The usual taxes were levied.
 appropriations were made for the Associated Charities, which was given 5000; the Children's home at Little Rock, $500; Pine Bluff Public library, $500; isolation hospital or veneral clinic at Little Rock, $200; and $500 with which to purchase clothing for boys at the Boys Indus- trial school, in order that they may be decently clad to attend church.
 County Clerk L. T. Sallee's report showed $13O,096.71 was paid into the county general fund the past fiscal year Commissions totalled $2,493.56 and warrtns for amount saggregat- ing $123. .189.54 were cancelled, leav- ing balance in the fund of S2 ,413.61.
 Expense Tabuiation.
 Expenditures for the different de- partments and work last year, as shown by the county clerks report, with the appropriations for this year follow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24

More, fun than a carload of mon- keys with 30c Scooter. Reap and Crawford's. 10-22-4t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
$10ts Reward, S1CO

The readers cf this paper win be pleased to lecrn that there is e+ east one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in ali its s,ages and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly Influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur faces of the System thereby destroying the faundatlon of the disease. giving the patient strength by building ID the con- stitutlon and assisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so nluct faith in the curative powers of Haus Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case tn at it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials
 Address r. J. CHENEY X CO. Toledo Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
WILSON'S GROUP
 ALONE IS LEFT
 OF CONFERENCE

Continued from page one)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
LocmZRe6.

The Advertising Club at a meeting yesterday decided to address letter to Principal Glenn of the First Ward school explaining the Ad Clubs part in the Memorial Park parade last Monday. First Ward children who prepared to take part in this parade were unable to do so when street cars failed to arrive. The Ad Club com mittee, it was stated yesterday, made all necessary arrangemen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
One Dies in Attempt
 To Rob Diamond Shop

Kansas City, Oct. 23.-An at tempted hold-up of a diamond shop here this morning resulted in the death of Adolph Gray, proprietor and wounding of bystander, Tom Has kell. 19 years old, giving his address as Detroit, who attempted the hold up, was arrested, the police an- nounced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
NO CUT IN WOOLEN PRICES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-Nc re- duction in prices of British woolens is to be expected for at least two years, according to a report at the department of commerce today The woolen situation in England is more serious than it has been for years, says the report and prices have ad- vanced within the last month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-24
SO,OOO Forced Out
 In French Strike

Lille, France, Oct. 23.-A general strike of men employed in the build ing has been declared, higher wages and better working conditions being demanded. Eighty thousand per- sons are out of employment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
YOUNG MAN CONFESsEs
ATTACK ON CHAUFFEUR
Fred Warren Breaks Down When
Names of Mother and Wife
Arc Mentioned
APPEAL MADE BY CAPT. WRIGHT
Detective Chief PcrSuadcs PRISONER
to Tell Of Deadly Assault Upon
Washington Man NlonS Lonely
Road Near Alexandria,

By aprcalu: to his sense OF right in
the name of l,Is mother and dead wife.
police ycS,crdny hro1o dow the dc
iiant defense oC Erred Warren, and
amid hood OF tears the young man
confessed t. Captain Of detectives
.>lcx $ Wright that ne was the man
wanted for d"adly assault, ana robbery
OF a Washington chauffeur
This was the statcmem; given out a.
Police headquarters yesterday after
noon EHpet,inE to ne ne ~ n'oM ,i..Sd.e !"
and put through q tMrG dettte;
Warren was eCmplGtcly ;aken hnaIM
hand upon his shoulder and pleaded
With him 10 consider his mother. ms
three sisters and his dead Wife
Appealed 4" rs SON.
ArpcaIins to tho young mans bet
ter nature and talking 10 nm! as
Would a father. tic ,d"teD,ivc capi:t.in
snd W euT not tea to "G ad pG nc TO-
his ononsos against tho law.
Within fifteen minutes ai;,"r hGinr
the young man had asked 70 MAKE a
complete confession the police state.
certain ;N.riHq7 parts Of tic confession. INC
police said last night they We're con
fidcnt tho statements OF ihc prisoner
were in tn" main true.
Drivers Throat Siasbrd.
Warren is twenty eight years ot age
and was formcrly OF FIolstou. Wash
inEtOn County. Va. rho affair. tho re-
suit OF Which brought about his ar
rest, happened CA " Wednesday evening
of last Week. when hc took a ride in
an automobile with a chauffeur known
as lanes cafes. from Washington.
On Thursday afternoon at O'Clock a
lahorcr found Cafes wing in de-
serted highway near Washington in
pool of blood, unconscious. with his
throat cut.
ON Friday Warren was placed under
arrest here when he is said to have
attempted to sell Cafes automobile
for onc-third OF its value.
Snys Tie Defended Self.
.esteday ky warrSn he ErSd ca aG
10 drive him 10 Alexandra. but ac-
Uordinc TO his statement the chauf-
four attempted 20 force him 10 60 FIRST
after some liquor. lie refused and at
tempted to leave the car, according TO
his confession. when Cafes attacked
in tho ensuing hsht Cafes drew a
knife and threatened to xiii Warren
the confession states, but tho latter
took il away from his adversary and
cut his throat with il. Warren denies
rohhins cafes or $50 which Gates
who did not die. hu, is now in a Wash,
inston hospital in serious condition,
declares he did
Detective Thomas Sweeney and T.. NJ
AlliEood, OF Washington took tho
pri*oncr in charge after he had signed
tho confession and will take him back
TO Washington for trial by automobile
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
Berlin Hears Cry
ct Hungry Vienna

u, MARI. u. Won wIr:GA>D.

nEHLIN, NOV "Gcrmauys for
sake US uot--hclp us as YOU are our
last refuge"
This cry OF despair from Nicnn, is
sounding through :, large part og the
German press today. Appalling con-
ditious prevailing in the Austrian
capital. where women and vhildrcn ana
the aged are dying from hUuccr and
cold arc depicted ia the dispatch.
Win All her own misery. Gcrmany IS
cuGca vorinG TO alleviate the suitcrIuEs
of tho sister rcpublic all she can Th"
newspapers announce tho ,dkiuc mp
OF subscriptions and declare at least
something must ho done +" try 10
saw" as many OF Vienna starving and
freezing children aS possible.
Though tho great potato scarcity
MoccsSitatcd the cutting down Of the
ratious 10 four pounds weekly for this
week. Germany ha~ SCut 5000 tons Of
grain TO Vienna. Commenting on this.
The Nouc frcic rrcsse N!cnuas lead
inE newspaper says:
Vienna viii never forget this &C:
Of Germany"
IN Germany the coal and food stu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30

atom is such that the Bcrlinrcr Tagc-
oiat' says another period OF suspCn-
SION OF All passenger traffic is proba BILE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
TO RELIEVE CATARRH
Wise Treatment Includes Use OF a
Good blood Further.

Tho cause OF catarrh exists in the
blood. and is an impurity that pro-
duc"s an Inflammation Of and dis
charge from. the mucous membranes
II Is commonly made worse by sudden
changes OF weather, indiscrctions in
the matter Of clothing. and by many
other things: and it is hazardous TO
neglect II, because it always affects the
general health.
II is constitutional disease and
must nave constitutional treatment
this is rational.
Hoods SarSaparilla purificz the
blood. builds up tho system, and de-
serves a fair trial in every case
II 4 laxative or cathartic is needed
take the gentle floods Pills.-Adv.