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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
MRS. SPIKER NOW CITIZEN
English Girl Is Made Happy by Ac-
ton of Bureau Of Immigra-
ton.

Baltimore, Md.-Mrs. Emily Knowles
Spiker, the English girl who married
the brother Of the father Of her baby,
Alfred Ray Spiker, in Fall River,
Mass, was made happy by notification
from the bureau of immigration Of the
department of labor that she had been
officially recognized as an American
citizen and will not be deported.
The bureau also informed her lawyer
that the two Liberty bonds of $500
each, put up by Mrs. Cora Spiker,
wife Of the father of her baby, would
be returned to her by the treasury de-
partment.
The Spiker case has attracted wide
spread attention, owing to the attitude
Of Mrs. Cora Spiker, the wife Of the
returned soldier, who made affidavit
that she had forgiven her husband
and that his confession had caused
no change in the marital happiness,
and to the attitude Of Guy Spiker, her
brother-in-law, who, before he had
seen the girl, expressed his willing
ness to marry her. ~.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
CHINESE il RUSS
captives Are shot.to Death With
Reviewers.
First Make Victims Dig Graves, Then
Execute Them for the
1. BoIsheviki.

| Amsterdam:-The correspondent Of
the Handelsblad, who recently re-
turned from a trip in soviet Russia,
gives the following account Of his i'll
vestigations of the activities of the
Chinese. employed there by the boil
sheviki as executioners.
"Such horrible stories were being
told in Europe about these Chinese
that I thought it worth my while to
learn more about then. AS a joke, I
asked everyone who asked my opinion
Of the bolsheviki to show me some
real man-killing Chinese but always
was told they couldn't produce any
just now because they had all gone to
the Denikine front.
81 was told the Chinese, if COM
manded by their own officers were ex-
cellent soldiers, but they ran like hares
if their officers were. killed, Execu-
tons are now very rare in Moscow,
but, in August, when thousands Of
Observation-Disclosures were slaugh-
tered, it was carried out by the Chi
nese because the authorities feared
the Russian soldiers-would refuse to
do the work. =
"The Chinese do this work indiffer-
ently-like they do all other work they
are ordered to perform. They are
blind, constituencies tools in the hands
Of the men who feed them and pay
them and who raised. them from the
position. Of coolies IN. which they came
to Russia to the rank Of soldier, Of
the guards.
"If the sboltsjak'c (his name for boil
shevik) orders something, the Chinese
does it, and he does it in his typically
practical way. He first makes the VIC
tim dig his own grave and then shoots
him with his revolver. He is not cruel
about it, just practical.
"When boltsjak says kill, then he
kills with an unperturbed face. And
when boltsjak says, You may stop
now,' with the same cool face he lets
his victim go.'
The correspondent after some weeks
in Russia left when he was refused
permission to make investigations
freely as he pleased.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
GARDEN OF EDEN
WANTS NURSES
American Church Crusaders Are
Hampered by Lack of
Medical Skill.
CALL FROM CRADLE OF RACE"
Arabs Show Willingness to Accept
What Formerly They Fought
Mesopotamia Is Completely
Changed by World War.

New York.-Wanted: Doctors and
nurses for the Garden Of Eden.
The call comes from the "cradle Of
the race itself, the land watered by
the Tigris and the Euphrates- Meso-
potamia. And the need stands be-
tween American crusaders and the an
sWer to their prayers for 80 years.
For decades the Garden of Eden and
all the vast expanse of desert, steppe
and fertile coast land that is Arabia
have famed with the fanaticism Of
pagan and of NIoslem tribes. For 80
years the mission workers among
these Arabs notably the Arabish mis-
sion of the Reformed Church Of Amer
lea, have prayed for means to pene-
trate this barrier and reach these wild
tribesmen. And they have prayed for
a change in the spirit Of the people.
Prayers Are Answered.
10 both prayers have come answers.
An economic, social and religious
study of the country now being con-
Quoted by the Interchurch World
Movement as means to making prac-
IANSAOAS q N1OSCI vi AlucIl-
can Evangelical churches in their COM
mon tasks, shows that Mesopotamia
has been completely changed by the
world war and that all Arabia has
been affected. The survey shows, too,
that medical work is the best and in
many cases the only possible method
by which the initial contact may be
established between the pagans and
Moslems, on one side, and the cru
saders Of the cross, on the other.
And now, when the Arabs show a
willingness to accept what formerly
they fought-when unparalleled op-
portunities for service are offered the
crusaders-they are helpless for lack
Of doctors and nurses.
The finest hospital Of the Reformed
church mission is standing idle, re-
ports the Interchurch World Move
ment survey.
And the survey reveals more than
the need Of medical men and women.
There is a shortage Of workers., both
foreign and native.
Large UNEMPLOYED Territory.
Arabia, the survey shows, contains
the largest unexplored territory in
Asia-possibly in the world. It has a
total area of 1,23O,276 square miles
and it lies in the southeastern part Of
the great peninsula: The crusaders Of
the cross have been limited to the east
ern coast and the vicinity of Eden.
Hejaz, the Moslem "holy land"
where lie Mecca and Medina, has no
missionaries. Hadramaut, with a popu-
lation Of 100000, is untouched. There
is not single mission station far in
land.
At the hour Of opportunity, created
by the world war, the call comes from
the crusaders, through the Interchurch
World Movement survey; first for more
doctors and nurses for the Garden Of
Eden and the Arabian interior: and
then for more workers.
On the basis Of what the survey has
revealed, the Interchurch World Move
ment Is shaping program for the CO.
operative effort Of the Protestant
churches in America to win the nomad
tribes Of Arabia, and the present
jewellers in the garden, to the ideals
Of Christianity.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Major Is Jailed for
Gardening in Niqhtie

Los Angeles, Cal.-Because
he persisted in attending to his
garden clad only in his abbrevi-
ated night shirt, Maj. e. A.
Weed, seventy-nine, Of Santa
Monica, was arrested. Major
Weeds arrest came following a
complaint made against him by
Robert Fl. Green. The police
say that Major Weed was seen
in his garden by many Of the
neighbors, who had remon-
strated with him in vain, Dur
ing the war drives, Major Weed
did some excellent work. He is
a widower.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
$1,000 FOR MOSQUITO BITE
Demand Is Made by Sailor In Suit
Brought in Brooklyn Supreme
Court.

New York.-The tale Of a ship beset
by swarms Of mosquitoes during a
voyage along the south Atlantic coast
was unfolded in complaint filed in
the Brooklyn supreme court in suit
for $4,000 damages brought by Hen
dricus De Raay, a sailor. 49, =.
De Raay alleges that after he had
been bitten severely, officers Of the
steamship Gulfcoast, belonging to the
Gulf Refining company, refused to
give ointment to him. ,4-
The company has asked for bill of
particulars, denying that the officers
refused the ointment, and declaring
that mosquito bites were part Of the
assumed risk Of employment. -.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Assert Ancient Tribes
Did Much lrrigatinu

Albuquerque, N: = M.-That
prehistoric peoples Of New Mex
leo did good deal Of irrigat-
ing is indicated by the remains
of canals and bitches found in
the state, as we'll as in other
parts Of the Southwest, accord
ing to 81. F. Robinson, head of
the Indian irrigation bureau
here.
The remains of 217 miles of
bitches built by the Pueblo In
dams alone are to be found, and
there are evidences Of elaborate
water systems at the Salt River
valley in Arizona.
These bitches were all dug by
hand, according to Mr.. Robin
son, and clay banks and beds
we're constructed where the way
lay over a sandy plain, while the
method of blasting through
rocks was to heat the rocks,
crack them with large stones
and remove them from the way.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Swami a Beautiful Park.

Wellington, Kan.-Women Of this
city are given credit for the transfer
nation, within few years, of an I'M
slightly, swampy thirty-acre tract into
z beautiful city park. It has been
named Community park" It is laid
out with artistic landscape effect, re-
p1ete with trees, shrubs and flower
bed. It contains a park house, sur
rounded with large shade trees, a
neat modern stone building contain
ing large reception room, dining
room and kitchen, that will accommo-
date comfortably about $50 persons.
The park house is used for entertain
ments, banquets and parties.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
ITALY MAKES OYSTERS SAFE
Removes Impurities by Keeping Them
In SteriIized Sea Water for a
Week. ..-

Washington.-An Italian company
has perfected a process for removing
impurities from oysters, according to
a report to the bureau Of foreign and
domestic commerce. ~.
On being taken from beds along the
Venetian coast the oysters are shipped
to Rome, the shells carefully washed
and thrown into great tanks filled with
sterilized sea water. The tanks are
constantly replenished and the flowing
water has been found to wash all i'm
purities from the oysters which, after
a weeks treatment are shipped to
the retailers.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
iowa. BOY WINS
ESSAY CONTEST
Writes the Best Article on ''Ben-
eflts of Enlistment in United
States Army" j.
BEATS TEN MILLION RIVALS
Gets Free Trip TO Washington and a
Gold Medal From Secretary Baker
The Prize-Winning s..
Essay.

---~ Washington, D. G.-Dena1tl' &. Camp
bell, a fifteen-year-old Clinton Oa.)
high school pupil, has been awarded
first prize in the army national school
essay contest for the best essay on the
Benefits Of Enlistment in the United
States Army" Ten million school
children participated in the contest,
fnaugurated to stimulate enlistment
In the army
Young Campbell will receive from
the war department a free trip to
Washington, where Secretary of War
Baker will pin gold medal on his
chest.
Here's the Essay.
Campbells winning essay follows:
GAS Horace Greeley once said,
Young man, 60 West we now say,
Young man, join the army Why? It
is the big opportunity Of the age.
care you physically weak?
"'Health is the first wealth. and
the army is a health builder. It pro-
vides wholesome food; clean, comfOr-
table surroundings, proper clothing
and medical attention when, necessary.
Physical exercise is compulsory, and
every encouragement is given athlet-
les. These, with outdoor life, make
men straight, strong and healthy.
"DO you seek an education?
"YOu can attend school at any army
post and study grammar and high
school subjects.
would you learn trade?
"The government has recently ap-
propriated 100000 for the establish
ment and maintenance Of vocational
schools, where you can learn to be
mechanic, auto repair man, electrician,
telegraph operator, chemist or almost
anything else you wish. These courses
prepare you for return to civil life
or continued service in the army.
do you long for travel and adven-
ture?
'Join the army. You can be an en-
gineer at the Panama canal, a wire
less operator in the Philippines, line
man in Alaska, or an aviator flying in
the clouds. Whenever possible, the
government gives you a choice Of sta
tlon.
"In the army you can travel, learn,
and earn at the same time.
Uncle Worries for You.
"You may think army pay is low.
In addition to the $50 month, Uncle
Sam pays for your food, clothing, rent,
light and fuel. With the present high
cost of living, why not leave all the
years service, you can retire on three
fourths pay plus $15.75 a month. The
army is not all work and drilling.
There are movies, libraries, games, mu-
sic and dances; furloughs whenever
conditions permit.
do you admire courage, honest,
square dealing, resolution and tenac-
ity Of purpose? You will find these
qualities in men like Washington,
Grant, Sherman, Roosevelt and Per-
shing-men developed in our army.
'This training Of body, mind and
soul, and these opportunities for edu-
cation, travel and adventure are more
than sufficient reasons for joining the
army; but there is another and great
er motive for donning the olive drab.'
Do you love your country, and would
you be worthy Of her? You must be
willing to serve her both in war and
peace.
"Have you, like Nathan Hale, one
life to give for your country? If so,
join the army"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
IS READY FOR TOURISTS
France Will Use Hospital Trains to
Garry Sightseers Over
BattlefieIds. ~'

Paris-Hotel accommodations in
France being limited, French authori-
ties designated to handle the tourists
that will visit the battlefields in the
country this summer plan to use hos
pital trains to- carry the sightseers.
Each train will be arranged with all
the necessities for week or ten-day
tour Of the British, French and Amer
lean fronts. s,--@>. r.-@se Is
France expects 100000 American
tourists this summer. Steps have been
taken to prevent hotels in the larger
towns and cities from charging Excess
sive rates. .szsS -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Minister Quits Pulpit;
More Money in Factory

Peekskill, N. Y.-Rev. Ellis
Slippery, pastor in three sub
urban Methodist Episcopal
churches, has discarded his frock
coat for a pair of overalls and
began work as an apprentice
pearl cutter in a factory here.
He announced he had resigned
his passionate because he "could.
not make both ends meet" and
would confine his preaching to
''relief work which would not in
~ terfere with factory duties."
His salary as a pearl cutter
would be several hundred dol
lars a year more than his salary
as a minister, he said. "a
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Food for the judicial intellect

London, Ky-Should fathers Of
girls have their rocking chairs strong
enough to hold two people? That was
the question involved in Sc suit here.
A father sued a young man for that
sum for wrecking rocking chair when
the girl sat on her beau's lap. The IA
ther recovered damages in the magis-
trate's Office, but Judge Luker reversed
the decision, holding the chair was not
as strong as it should have been.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
a New PIutocrat Looms lin

Bluefeld, w. Va.-Before he left
for the army Coeburn boy bought a
barrel Of whisky and buried it. Re:
Gently he was discharged from service
and today he is $1,000 richer than he
was. Revenue officers would be In
terested in learning how and to whom
he made the sale,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Rat Killing Time Comes AoaIn.

Falmouth, Ky.-The successful rat
killing party staged on the J. J. Eek
Ter farm has suggested that "rat par
ties" would be a good thing for the
farmers of that section. The rodents
are particularly bad at present, but
there are fewer on the Ecker farm
than In many a day. While moving
tobacco sticks three members of the
party killed S3 rats and at the same
time permitted six to get away.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
RED CROSS ACTIVE.
IN DISASTER RELIEF

q
fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, bad
wreck or tornado-the American Red
Cross can be depended upon to follow
right at its heels with help for the
stricken people. Red Cross relief Is
almost Immediately Forthcoming
clothing, shelter and funds; doctors,
nurses and special workers with long
experience in handling similar trouble
elsewhere.
During the last year, ending June 80,
there was an average Of four disasters
a month In the United States. One
hundred and fifty communities in
twenty-seven states suffered. The
largest and most destructive of these
were the tidal wave at Corpus Christi,
Texas, and tornadoes in Mississippi,
Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois. a
In these events Of horror $50 per-
sons were killed, 1900 were injured,
1900 were made homeless, about 3d.
600 families needed help, the property
loss was nearly $1O0,00O,O0O and al
most 100000 In relief funds, not in
Guiding emergency supplies was ex-
pended. =. So -
To the sufferers from all disasters
during the year, the American Rdi
Cross sent $4,000 worth Of SD
plies, 10 Red Cross nurses and seven
special relief trains. TO meet the
needs Of the stricken, the organization
set up ten relief stations, operated
thirty food canteens and as many
emergency hospitals One hundred
and twenty-five Red Cross chapters
gave disaster relief service.
II disaster ever strikes this town or
county, the citizens can be absolutely
sure the Red Cross viii be right on
hand to help them IN every way.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Hash7 IL Just Grows.

Warren, O.-When Scout Executive
nlds asked a Warren boy scout for a
definition Of hash in an examination
or a cooking merit badge the scout
replied: "Hash is not made; It just
accumulates."
He won the medal.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
Not Referrinu to Human Kind.

Martinsburg, W. Va.-Residents of
this city like their pork, but they OBJ
ject to seeing it running around pro-
miscuously. AS a result, hot cleo
ton campaign. is being waged over
the question Of allowing hogs to be
kept within the city limits.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-09-25
~. ..5..s-. -, ... e.. y
SAVING Her Own MRacon =

Kokomo, Ind.-''Trixie," pet dog Of
Charles Botorff, is the only dog known
to pay her own taxes. She was given.
So bill. and Immediately rambled to
the tax assessors Office, paid her tax
and returned to her master with the
receipt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-11
HOTEL PRoPRIEToRs FEAR
GUESTS WILL PACK TRUNKS
ooJest to Provisions Of Prustbiuo,
SEIZURE Ast and AK for Three
Anendment x
fBy Asooci,ted Pc

NEW YORK. August lo.-r.ar,,-
mat there may be an exodus OF per
manent, guests because OF a lack OF
protection from the search and seizure
provisions" OF the volstead dry. en-
t,orcement bill al It left the House OF
representatives.. hotel proprietors OF
new york State have asked the Senate
judiciary Committee to make three
amendments TO the BILL according 70
attorneys for the hotel owners.
Inc petitioners desire the act TO de-
nnc private dwelling" as "a house.
or building or any portion thereof or
any apartment or room therein, used
tial purposes"
They also ask the search clause be
made to read but such search shall
NOT extend to private dwellings, or iiy-
lhS-rooms in hotels or boarding
houses"
The third amendment is that II oe
lawful for hotel resident to possess
liquors In his room or other conve-
rient storage place In the hotel, but
tnat when Kept outside his room the
LIQUORS be plainly marked with the
owners name and reported to the
commissioners"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-11
SCOTLAND YARD IN RAID
ON SOVIET HEADQUARTERS
Literature Showing Plan to Overthrow
Government Seized In Heart
of London.
by FORBES w. F4IRBAIRN.

LONDON. August 1o.--A sensa tlonal
raid was made by Scotland Yard last
night on Soviet headquarters in the
heart of the city. Plans and procla-
nations detailing the complete over
throw OF the government, and the es-
tablishment of a Soviet dictatorship In
London were seized In the raid, and
will DO laid before the authorities
Monday. p
The Express learns that the raid
was Inspired by information from the
Home Office. and that 1t is expected to
leaders In England.
result in the arrest Of the extremist
were all OF violent and seditious
The documents found by the raiders
character, and apparently were In
tended for dissemination among the
rank and file OF the army and navy,
as well as among the Industrial classes
throughout Britain.
A complete organization covering the
entire country was planned by the ex-
tremists, who gave detailed instruc-
tions az to how the military were to
be disarmed and their guns and am
munition delivered to. organized bat
talions OF the Red" army. recruited
from among the revolutIonists In Lon
don and lscwhere.
Scotland Yard opines that the lit
erature was either spuggled into Eng
land from Russia or printed in a re-
mote section OF London. although It
| bears an Edinburgh stamp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-11

- F..
1t Is not what we say, but what
the people say who have used Plant
Juice that has done this. II you suffer
from stomach trouble. bIliousness, ma
laria. constipation. nervousness. in
somnia, kidney trouble. or feel debili-
tated and run down. try Plant Juice.
the great herbal system tonic.
Local testimonials from gratihed
users of Plant Juice continue to pour
In. proving that this remedy is living
up to It's reputation. One OF the most
recent Is that OF Captain Horace w
Clark. of Truck No. 4, 2Sth and s
Streets. who has been connected with
the Richmond. Fire Department for
the past 20 years. man of the ut.
most integrity. Capt. Clark. as well
as being one OF the most popular mem
hers Of. the Fire Department, is also
popular among large circle Of
friends. He stated:
For the past rs years have suf-
fered from stomach trouble and
would have bloating and distress after
eating anything. pains around my heart
and felt weak and run down. i had
tried numbers OF different medicine.
without relief until 4 heard Of Plant
juice. and decided to give 1t trial.
found great benefit with the first
dose / took. and it is the only medi-
cine that relieved me. I am glad to
give this endorsement for Plant Juice
and to recommend 1t to my friends"
Such words as these and those OF
many others which have been printed
have wide influence, for they come
from men of standing and integrity
who have given Plant JUICE a fair
trial and have been greatly benefited
thereby, "a =
The Plant Juice Man is at The Tragic
Drug ,Company.s store, In Richmo nd,
where he is daiiygmeeting the local
public, and fintroducing and explaining
the n1erita>of this remedy. Free sam.
Eples giyen.--Adv. 81 .s5;t1.i.. t-,l'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-11
BLOOD IS YOUR LIFE,
YOU MUST keep IT PURE
All Impurities Must Be
Eliminated.

When the blood becomes foul from
the presence of poisonous substa noes,
which the body is unable to throw on;
II can no longer supply the nerves.
brain and muscles with nourishment
and strength. Tho result Is that you
are miserable. half sick and feel tired
ell the time.
II you will cleanse the blood OF all
impurities. you will find that your
work VIII be pleasure, you will eat
and sleep we'll and enjoy good health.
One of the best blood cleansers or
purifiers known today is the prescrip-
tion of a successful physician. He used
II for years in his practice for the
treatment of disorders of the blood.
You can still get this same splendid
prescription. ready prepared, from
your druggist. Just call for Prescrip-
ton C-222s, or the c-222a La laboratory.
Memphis. Tenn, will mali you a. $3.50
bottle on receipt OF price. SO
Prescription C-2223 contains no mer-
curry. opium. morphine. choral or
strychnine. While sold in concen-
trated form. and Is to be taken In
small doses, It's use will not harm the
most deiisats stomach. Write for lit
erature-C-2223 Laboratory, Memphis,
Teun. -,