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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05
How Ancient Egypt Built its Pyramids.

How Ancient Egypt Built its Pyramids.
Much OF mystery has always over
hung the Great Pyramid structure
so stupendous that the building Of it
in primitive age, when no machinery
was available, must, il is often assert
ed, have been accomplished by the
use OF mechanical powers not un-
known.
The Pyramid OF Cheops-the only
one that remains of the famous seven
wonders of the worlds the larges;
work OF mans hands on the globe.
Originally 4Sl feet high, it covers al
most fourteen acres and contains IS
million cubic feet OF solid masonry.
But the mystery in relation to il
has been swept away by recent scien-
tifc inquiry. In these days, helped
by modern machinery, one-tenth as
many men as Cheops employed could
duplicate the structure in less than
half the number OF years.
The Great Pyramid is on the west
bank of the Nile, across the river from
Cairo. Ten miles further upstream,
near the east bank, are the quarries
of Turra, which yield to this day a fine
white limestone highly suitable for
building purposes. 1t was from these
quarries that the blocks for the
pyramid we're cut, to be thereupon
loaded on RATS and floated down the
river.
Lacking better means the quarry
men got out the blocks by cutting deep
grooves in the rock, inserting big
wooden pegs at short intervals and
pouring water upon the pegs, the
swelling of which split the limestone
neatly. The hardest rocks may be
dealt with effectively by this mean.
with limestone it was easy.
The blocks weighed from ten to
twenty tons apiece. On each of them
projections, or "legs," were left for the
attachment of ropes. Man-power was
depended upon for hauling the big
pieces of cut stone overland and the
first thing necessary was to load the
block upon a sled, with the help of
rollers. Then it could be dragged
along by hundreds of toilers who
manned the ropes, while boosted
from behind by levers.
Transported by this means to the
river bank, the stone block was pulled
and pushed upon a raft, which hoated
ii down the Nile ten miles to the place
of debarkation. There it was hauled
off the raft, loaded again upon a sled
and conveyed, in the same way as be-
fore, to the site of the pyramid.
1t is believed likely the work Of cut
ting and shaping the blocks was car
ried on while they were actually ir
transit by the workmen, who, perch.
ed upon them, co,Id.use their tools to
excellent advantage, %scking with
stone hammers, chopping with chisels
of fire-hardened bronze, and givinf
a final polish with smooth stones anc
sand. Incidental to these operation.
they could get rid Of enough weight t.
compensate for, the extra load which
they themselves made, and a great dea
of time was saved.
1t was royal tomb in which Cheop.
himself was doubtless laid to rest
nc 70 oLo
of the Nile, contains an empty sar
cophagus which probably once helt
that monarch's mummy But tn
chambers have been rifled repeated,
in centuries gone by.
1t is estimated about thirty year
were required TO build the Grea
Pyramid and that one hundred thou
sand men may have been employee,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

William c. Conway, IS years old, a
retlred merchant and unmarried, is
Detieved to have committed suicide in
winchester, Va, at his home by pour
ing Kerosene oil on his clothing and
setting himself ahre. His brother,
Nathan Conway, who lived with him
round him dead in tie kitchen, his
body horribly burned He recently
TOD friends he had no interest in life
and feared he would become a burden
lie was lieutenant of Winchester
militia company, the Boomcranps.
which guarded John Brown during
the latter's trial at Harpcrs Ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

Pat-Do you really think that 10 is
an unlucky number?
mikc-Shure. | know it is. Wan
time tried to fight 10 men in a bunch
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-02-05

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, will lead TO chronic constipa
non. Doan's Regulets operate easily
soc box at all stores.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
'CONFESSES TO
CLANCY MURDER
Joseph Sammarco of East
Boston Shot Pa
trolman
SHOT INTENDED FOR
ANOTHER OFFICER
It Was an Accident That
Clancy Was Killed,
Sammarco Claims

Boston, Jan. 2T-Confession TO the
killing Of Patrolman William g. Clancy
at dance in the Charlestown district
early Thursday morning was made late
to-day by Joseph Sammarco, police
headquarters announced. Sammarco, it
was stated, told the officials that he
intended TO wound another officer who
was in the dance hall, but the shot
went wild.
Sammarco was arrested at his home
in East Boston. Captain Ainsley c.
Armstrong, after talking with the pris-
oner. said Sammarco told him he OBJ
iected to remarks made at the dance
by Patrolmau Antonio DE Franco, who
was in civilian clothes. and when the
remarks were repeated fired at him. II
was an accident that Clancy was killed.
he claimed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27

saged one of the most notable cases in
the legal annals of the state.
OF the 1876 men indicted by the fed
eral grand jury last November, nine
have entered pleas of nolo contendre,
the case of one has been continued ow-
ing to illness, and another, upon whom
service has not been obtained, was said
to be in South America. Twenty-three
pleaded not guilty and l0l stood mute
when arraigned.
The governments case was in charge
of Frank c. Daley, former United
States district attorney at lndianap-
oils. who prosecuted the Terre Haute
election cases Martin w. Littleton
headed the legal forces of the defense,
which are said to number about so.
The possible duration of the trial
was variously estimated at from four
to two months. Both the government
and the defense were expected to call
several hundred witnesses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect It
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
is soon realized 1t stands the highest
for its remarkable record OF success.
An examining physician for one of
the prominent life insurance companies,
in an interview of the subject, made the
astonishing statement that one reason
Why so many applicants for insurance
are rejected is because Kidney trouble
Is so common to the American people.
and the large majority of those whose
applications are declined do not even
suspect that they have the disease. DR.,
Miners Swamp Root is on sale at all
drug stores in bottles OF two sizes,
medium and large.
However, If you wish first to test
this great preparation, send ten cents
to Dr. kilmer & Co, Binghamton, n.
T.. for a sample bottle. When writing
be sure and mention the Barre Daily
Times.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
Mr.. OR MRS.
DYSPEPTIC
Get rid of Indigestion and
Stomach Worries with
Pape's Diapepsin"

Really does put weak, disordered
stomaehs in order really does" over
come indigestion, dyspepsia, gas, heart
burn and sourness due to acid fermen
tation-that- just that--makes Papef
Diapepsin the largest selling stomach
antacid and regulator in the world u
what you eat ferments and turns sour
you belch gas and eructate undigested
food or water; head is dizzy and achesl
breath foul; tongue coated, remembei
the moment "Pape's Diapepsin" come.
in contact with the stomach all such
distress vanishes. It's truly astonishing
almost marvellous, and the Joy is it,
harmlessness. A box of Pape's Diapep-
Jun tablets costs so little at drug stores
too.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
Quit Laxaiivss,
Purges; Try mr.
Mr. Tonight Tomorrow Feel Right

II Is a mistake to continually dose
yourself with so-callcd laxative pills.
calomel, oil, purges and cathartics
and force bowel action. II weakens
the bowels and liver and makes con-
slant dosing necessary.
Why don't you begin right today to
overcome your constipation and get
your system in such shape that daily
pursing viii be Unnecessary You
can do so II you get a 25c box Of
Natures Remedy CNR Tablets and
take one each night for q week or so.
Mr. Tablets do much more than
merely cause pleasant easy bowel &C.
tion. This medicine acts Upon the
digestive IS well as eliTEinative organs
promotes good digestion, causes the
body to get the nourishment from all
tho food you cat. gives you a good,
hearty appetite. strengthens the liver.
3vcrcor1cs bliicusncss, regulates kidney
and bowel action and gives the whole
body n thorough cleaning out This
accomplished you win not have 20 take
medicine every day. An occasional Mr.
tablet win keep your body In condi-
ton and you can always feel your best.
Try Natures Remedy fNR Tsbiets)
and prove this. IL - tho best bowel
medicine that you can use and costs
only CSC Per box, containing enough 70
last twenty-five DAYS. Natures REM
coy lNR Tabietsl Is sold. guaranteed
and Recommended by your druggist.
CUMMINGS & LEWIS, Druggists
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
AMERICANS IN COMPETITION
With British and Italians for Trans
Caucasian Trade.

London, Jan. ga lively competi
tion for Trans Caucasian trade appear
to have sprung up among the Amer
lean, British and Italian interests work
ing there. The British consul at Ba
tum, in a report published in the BoaTt
Of Trade Journal, states that members
of the American relief committees arr
busily engaged in opening mp trad
with America The British still lead il
importations, he asserts
The consul states that hitherto littlt
else but -four and clothing for distribu
ton to Armenian refugees and person.
Of other nationalities in distress have
reached this country from the C'nitea
States, but the attention which is beins
paid to the Trans Caucasus by Amer
lean interests points TO an appreeiabh
increase in American trade in the neal
future"
The Italian mission, as part of iii
campaign. has established fortnightly
service of passenger and cargo steamers
between Triest and Batum The routt
takes the boats through the northern
Black sea and stops are made at eau
casian ports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
POSLAM ENDS
SKIN SORENESS
AND ERUPT|ONS

Poslam quickly and conveniently supplies
the prompt relief you seek for ailing akin.
the active help you need 10 be rid Of Pimplez.
TO heal Eczema. to drive away Rashes, Red
ness and 70 clear inhamed complications.
To avoid further suffering, try Poslam at
once. A splendid test is 70 apply 90 a small.
morning lock TO see how Inflammation has
subsidized how improvement already shows.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
10 Emergency Laboratories. 243 Wost 4Tth
street, New York City.
Urge your skin 10 become clearer. brighter.
better by the daily use Of Poslam Soap.
inedicated with Poslam.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
PUGILIST LOST ARM
TO SAVE HIS LIFE
Louis De Pontieu, Featherweight Cham.
pion of France, Injured His Hand
in Bout on Christmas Day and
Blood Poisoaing Developed.

Paris, Jan. 27.-The pugilistic career
Of Louis DE -Pontieu. featherweight
champion of France. ended yesterday
when surgeons amputated his left hand
to'save the fighters life. He met fancy
lee, the British champion, in this city
on Christmas day, and. though he
knocked out his opponent in the 18th
round. he injured his hand and blood
poisoning developed
Pontieu was one Of the first French
men 20 gain prominence in the ring,
taking up boxing a. a profession IN
1906 He developed considerable abil-
iiy bat owed much q later success TO
the coaching ef Prank Erne. former
American lightweight champion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
81 BELOW in ARoosTooK COUNTY
Fort Fairfield Leads All in Fall of Tenn.
perature.

Fort Fairfield, Me-, Jan. 27.--While
business in other parts of New Eng
land slowed up owing to the extreme
cold weather, the people of this town
went about their daily routine with
thermometers registering 81 degrees
below zero at a. m. yesterday. This
is the lowest the mercury has been in
Aroostook county this year
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
NEW YORK HAS
AN ICY GLARE
Transportation Crippled by
a Severe Sleet Storm
To-day
ELECTRIC TRAINS
WERE HOURS LATE
Weather Sharps Said 1t
Was the Worst Storm of
It's Kind Since 1902

New York, Jan. 27.--Transportaton
in New York was crippled early to-day
by severe sleet storm. Electric trains
from outlying districts were hours late
and service on the elevated and trolley
lines was considerably below normal.
As result many thousands of persons
were late for work. Streets and side
walks were glaze of ice.
Weather sharps said the storm was
the worst of its kind since 1902.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
SPEED SKATERS GATHERED
For National Ice Skating Champion
ships at Saranac Lake.

Saranac Lake, n Y, Jan. 27-Ths
opening races of the national ice skat.
ing championships here to-day brought
together many of the best speed skat
ers of the United States and Canada
The principal events on the program
were the 220-yard dash and one-mile
race.
Charles Jewtraw, the youthful east.
ern champion, who was injured in fall
on the ice recently, will be absent from
the races for the first time in several
years.
The races will continue until Thurs
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
NEWBERRY CASE
GOES ON TRIAL
United States Senator Is
Charged With Conspir-
acy to Get Election
AND 1913 OTHERS
WERE INDICTED
Each Side Is Expected to
Call Several Hundred
Witnesses

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. Emit
cd States Senator Truman n. New
berry and 1913 men prominent in Michi-
gan politics went on trial in federal
district court here to-day charged with
conspiracy, fraud and corruption in the
1918 senatorial election. The import
ance of the issue involved the promi-
nence of most of the defendants and
the imposing array of legal talent pre-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
ITCH /! ITCH +! ITCH /!
1t Seems Sometimes as If You Wouid
Fly Out TO Your Skin.

Eczema or salt rheum not only
itches, but it also burns, oo2es, dries
and scales over and over again. Some.
times il covers the whole body and
causes intense suffering
You have found that local appiica-
tions have no lasting effect, and you
want permanent relief.
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla, give It a
good. fair trial, because you must thor
oughly purify your blood 70 the erup-
ton viii continue to annoy, perhaps
agonize you. This great medicine has
been successfully used in thousands Of
cases.
TO make and keep the bowels nor
mally active, take Hoods Pills, they
are gentle and thorough. ADV.
=
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
FOURTEEN AGITAToRs HELD.
Fled Into Nogales, Mexico, From Unit.
ed States.

Mexico City, Jan. 26--Fourteen rad.
ical agiators, fleeing from the United
States, have been detained at Nogales,
General Juan Torres has reported to
the war department. Their disposition
seems to be problem.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
LODGED IN BRIDAL SUITE
"Lavender's Lord" Purebred Bull,
Awaits the Auction.

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 27. LODGED
in the bridal suite of local hotel
"Layender's Lord a purebred short
horn bull formerly owned by President
Wilson. is ready for the auction to
morrow, an event of the annual con,
yention of the chief southern cattle.
mems association. The animal brought
$4,000 at Red Cross auction in Biz.
mingham in 1918.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
ORANGE COUNTY
FARM BUREAU
Notes for Week Ending Jan. "a.

Last week the farm bureau head
quarters were moved to their new room
In the Masonic building. The new
quarters are very pleasant and com
I Portable and it is hoped that everyone
will take the opportunity to call at
| the farm bureaus new office.
The interest still keeps up in farm
accounts. Ralph Wilcox, who il in
I charge Of the farm account book pro-
1 iect in the East BrBokfield commu
nifty, has placed ten books and sent
/ in for a dozen more. The women have
had equally good success. Mrs. Ralph
Wilcox has been in charge of the
household accounts This is one real
proof for the effectiveness of the COM
munity program.
The greater part of this week will
be spent in visiting farmers who
need help on farm accounts Wednes-
day the county agent will be at Tuu-
bridge creamery, Thursday at Vershire
and Friday at Williamstown, for the
purpose Of meeting farmers and assist
ing with their problems.
On Friday, Feb 6. the county n. q.
VI. . n. hfttlS Ak wi inv
annual meeting. The Randolph local
has planned to make this meeting an
open one for the Randolph community
and NJ. b. Morrow, the state agent for
the n. +. NJ. p. A., viii be present to
explain the Turner Center system and
how il may be of benefit to the Ran
dolph farmers. IL is hoped that the
locals which have not met yet viii do
so right away and elect their delegates
to the county meeting as it is very
probable that important questions will
be discussed.
Recipe for the Week.
Canning Ssusage-Shape the sausage
into cakes. Fry until cakes are one
half done Pack carefully and tight |
ly into jars. Add small amount of
water TO the fat, and pour this over
the sausage, filling the can partly full 1
Partially seal and sterilize in hot
water bath three hours.
H. A. Dwinell, County Agent.
F. Mildred Dutton, Home Dem. Agt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
Recipe for the Week.
Long Trip for a Drink.

Norwich Sun-Mr. Bucks new home
is an attractive fiYe-room cottage with
a cellar in the north part of the town
Boston Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27
GEORGE SIMPSON, GOLF
STAR, DIED nv CHICAGO
He Was Former Amateur Golf Cham.
pion of Scotland and Later
Professional in United
States.

Chicago, Jan. 2T.-George Simpson
former amateur golf champion Of Scot
land and more recently prominent as a
professional in American national open
championships, Is dead here. In 1911
he tied for first in the national open
with Michael Brady of Boston and J. j.
McDermott of Philadelphia
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-27

N. b. The Government is selling United States
Grain Corporation Standard Pure Wheat Flour
only where there is similar flour similarly
priced.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-04
PERSONALS,

Mr.. Price Alexander attended the
funeral of Mrs. Mary Taylor in Ottumwa
Friday May %.
Mr.. Leonard Alexander son of Mr.
Price Alexander is spending several
days in our city. Mr.. Alexander has
been farming in South Dakota for a
number of years but expects to enter
business in Chicago in the near future.
Mrs. Mary Scott and daughter, Mrs.
Catherine Cater returned Thursday
from the Iowa state federation of col
ored women's clubs much pleased with
the successful session.
DIR. DOUGLASS MILLER RETURNS
We are glad to welcome DR.. Douglass
Miller who has just completed fIis
course in dentistry at Howard universe
ty Washington, D. G. DR.. Miller is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass Miller
of East Walker street and graduate
of East High school.
DR.. Miller is contemplating locating
III Des Moines.
Mrs. A. E. Lilies wife of Rev. A. E..
Lilies, pastor of Union Congregational
church arrived in the city Saturday
from Washington, D. c. to join her
husband.
Miss Aurora Brooks has returned
home after delightful several weeks
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-04
CLUBS.

Miss Adah Hyde was hostess to TN.
Mary church Terrell club Tuesday night
Mrs. Colleen Jones and Mrs. Johnnie
Shaw gave very interesting reports of
the Iowa state federation at Davenport.
The next meeting will be NondaY
June with Miss Gertrude Hyde.
The Callahan Industrial club met
Wednesday afternoon with the presi-
dent, Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Mrs. Mable
Stewart delegate to the federation was
present and gave the most interesting
and comprehensive report ever given
bya delegate from the club.
The Phyllis Whcatley art club met at
the home of Mrs. w. H. Hammitt, 1909
Croker street Wednesday afternoon
June 2. A very enjoyable meeting was
held. The delegate to the state fedora
ton was present and gave very inter
csting report Of the meeting and what
is being planned for the race. The next
meeting will June 9 at the home Of
Mrs. F.. Watson, 1919 East Eleventh
street. All members are asked to be
present as the election Of officers will
be held as we'll as other important bus
mess transacted. New members will
be welcomed.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-04
CITY NEWS
Stav in ST TOuis Mo
BY Ada F. Hyde

stay in st. Louis, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery left Tuesday
night to spend the summer at their home
IN Colorado Springs, Colo.
Mrs. Joburness Kelso, and little son
Redmon returned to her home in Chip
pewa Falls, Wisconsin, Wednesday af-
ter having spent the winter with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Redmon of
Eighteenth and Center streets.
Miss Mable Bland is attending her
class reunion and visiting old friends at
Tuskegee.
Rev. s. L. Brit left Thursday morn
ing for keokuk, la on business.
Mrs. Louise Gray who has been visit
ing her father Mr.. H. s. Clay and fam
lly~for the past six weeks will return
to her home in Chicago Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Cottoms, Mr..
Harry Clay and Miss Violet G. Holt mo-
tored to Marshalltown early Monday
to spend Decoration day with friends.
Atty. Geo. H. Woodson left Friday
morning for Chicago to be in atten-
dance at the republican national con-
ventiOn June z.
Mr.. Ernest Smith and wife of Pitts
burg, kans., arrived in the city We'd
nesday night for an indefinite stay.
MI. Smith is a clarinet player and will
be associated with Dysart s syncopated
jazz orchestra, the most famous iazz
orchestra in the state.
Mr.. Ebert r. Hall president of the
Pes Moines branch and Mr.. George Ed
munds are representing Des Moines at
the national meeting Of the N. A.. A. c..
p. which was in session at Atlanta. Ga.
May 81 June 3.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-06-04
Y. M G.. A. ITEMS.

The Y M. G. A. building on Twelfth
and Crocker streets is being constructed
The first club room of the building is
about completed. This club room will
be used for the office of the executive
secretary and for assembly until the
main auditorium and othr club rooms
can be built. A cut showing the regu-
lar size and general outline of the build
ing is now in the making and will APP
pear in the next issue of this paper.
The Inspiration club of the y. M. Z.
A., a club of twenty high school boys
will put on exhibition Il sample Of their
talent in the form of a literary pro
gram Friday evening June IS at the
West high auditorium. The program
will consist of quartet and glce club
selections, readings, and a one act play
The main featur viii be a debate 'Res
olved that a lawyer is not justified in
defending criminal he knows to be
guilty. This is promised to be the
greatest event of the season for the
Young people. Come out and encourage
the young talent. Admission will be
fifteen cents.
Twenty boys of the Pioneer club
under leadership of Mr.. Alphonzo
Spriggs enjoyed themselves at their
regular meeting last Wednesday night
Afr their regular business their were
served with lee cream and cake. They
take their second over night hike Friday
qThlattending rWaVrejq gin .cmfwy
Twnty boys left the city last Friday
and spent most enjoyable night and
a part of Saturday, six miles up the
Des Moincs river at Camp Byers- 1t
was the first over night nike of the
season.