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MONUMENT AT NEW ORLEANS
Memorial to World War Fallen Heroes
Regarded az One Of the Most
lnterpretative.

One of the most truly lnterpretative
memorial monuments erected since the
World war was recently completed at
New Orleans. 1t Is the work Of
Charles L. Lawhorn, designer, and G.
II. Dodd. sculptor. Local American
Legion posts presented the monument
to the city.
Standing In bed Of red peoples
In the beautiful city park. the monu-
ment is silhouetted against the palms.
At the base is the simple inscription
I'm memory of our comrades who
made the supreme sacrifice" Slight
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
Rivers Peculiar Course.

A natural phenomenon is in the San
Gorganlo pass of southern California.
1t Is a river that flows up hill. The
river Is of sand that eddles between
the peaks of the San Bernardino and
San Jacinto mountains. An explana-
tion of the antics of the sand is found
In the unusual mountain formation at
this point. The wind blowing down
the pass takes runs through Blaisdell
canyon and over a rise of several hun
dred feet, taking the sand with 1t.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19

Recently the chief Of police of Chi
cago started few scouts out to find
which one of hiC 4,500 policemen was
the most polite apd best informed.
Policeman Patrick ]. Sheehy, stationed
at Dearborn street bridge, won the
prize. When Sheehy went on the po-
lice force he was not very well read,
and seeing that the public asked
great many questions, he began to
study nights; today he can tell you
where to buy straw hat cheapest,
what the fare is from New York TO
Hong Kong, or any other question
you can PROFOUND him.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
Quaint Garter Customs.

There are several quaint customs
in connection with garters. A descrip-
tion Of two, however, must suffice. The
one is that prevalent In several mid
European countries. Of taking of the
brides garter by the best man at the
breakfast, and cutting II up and dis
tributlng the pieces among the grooms-
men and guests.
The second Is. or rather Tas. the
practice In the German Imperial
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
SCOUT LOSES LIFE SAVING cHUM.

Thomas r. Robinson Of Camden, N.
j., a thirteen-year-old boy scout, re-
Gently gave his life In saving that Of
another lad who could not swim. His
effort was successful, but just at the
last moment he himself became ex-
hausted and sank. Pathetlcally enough,
young Robinson had confded to his
friends lcng before the accident that
1t was the dearest wish Of his life TO
be hero and to wear a medal Of
honor from the Boy Scouts of Amer
lea
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
Our strenoth and Our Victory

Our times, are disturbed by vast and
stupendous problems. On every side
the latch is lifting, and the door Of op-
portunity stands ajar. But we shall fail
in our day. as other men have failed
in their day, unless by faith and ex,
perience we enter into the Fellowship
Of our Lords sufferings, and pray
earnestly that the Holy Spirit Of God
may grant us wisdom and understand.
ing and lead US into all truth. In the
power Of the Spirit Is our strength and
our victory.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
Pies for Sailor Boys.

One thousand homemade pies were
dispensed by members Of the women's
auxiliary Of the American Legion at
Seattle. Wash, to the 1.40O sailors of
the Pacific feet who took part in a
parade there. Other rations were dis
tributed In as generous measure.
Pity the poor ships cook on night
like thati
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
TO BECOME SCOUT.

Henry Stewart, seventy-four years
Of age, who has visited Palestine. Tur-
key, Egypt, Russia, Spain, Italy.
Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Ger
msny, Norway. Sweden and England,
has decided to settle down for a spell
at San Diego and take up boy scout
work, which he thinks Is the next
most interesting thing in the world
to travelling. He doesn't know yet
what be win do when he Is old. There
wiz be plenty Of time to decide that
later.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19

Have an open lattice work made, or
paling. about 20 inches high, and 10
to 10 feet long. By using hinges It
can be folded up out Of the way when
not needed. Put q rug On the door.
. clean sheet over The rug. and the
wooden wall around II, and the baby
win be safe and happy insIdes
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19

World war, but he
served his coun-
try faithfully and
is now one Of the
thousands suffer-
Ing from tubercu-
losis. For many
months he had
been In Seton hos
pital. New York
city. which is car
ing for patients In
the last stages Of
the dreadful dis
ease.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19

He-Talk about trouble with D
mailsI When was overseas there VI
three letters that followed me all
the country.
She-What were the letters?
He's. o. L.--American LegI
Weekly.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19

Memorial Monument st New Orleans.
ornamentation relieves the severity Of
the shaft. On each side Of the monu-
ment is an insignia, denoting the de-
partments of service In which Ameri-
cans gave their llves-the army, navy,
marine and aviation. The four figures
created by the sculptor represent four
phases Of military experience.
T. Semmes Walmsley, chairman of
the Legion's national committee on
memorials, was deeply interested in
the erection Of this tribute to the fal-
len comrades in New Orleans where
he makes his home. Mr.. Walmsley
pronounced II the most remarkable
conception he had seen.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19

less dainty, elaborate, Or costly than
of yore. though perhaps often worn
more for ornament and sentiment than
for use.--Kansas city Star.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
LEGION MEN DO NOT FORGET
tuberculosis Victim Is Sent Back to
His Home In California by
Faithful Buddies.

Paul P. Pinnel was only COB baker
In the United States navy during the
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
NtIs vaIuabIs.

He who steals my purse steals trash
And trash It Is for fair.
Although u Y I keep my cash.
There's no prescription there,
-~artHar ssinn WaAEix
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-19
IMPROVED UnlfoaM INTERNATIONAL
Sll19ldaySchool
' Lesson '
By REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D. D..
Teacher Of English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago)
S9, 1921, Western Newspaper Union1
LESSON FOR AUGUST q.
PAUL PREPARES FOR WORLD
CONQUEST.

LESSON TExT-Acts ISL; 1876.
GOLDEN TExT-But we believe that
through the grace of the Lord jesus
Christ we shall be saved.-Acts 1871.
REFERENCE MATERIAL--Gal. 2:11-21;
bI-26; Eph. a:4.2.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Some Of Paul's
Helpers.
JUNIOR TOpIC-Beginning of the Sec
ond Missionary Journey.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
-Revisiting Friends In Asia Minor
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Paul Champions Christian Liberty
Evening journal., 1921-04-19

liable IN the process before the
world comes back to its senses, for
there is nothing more infiammabla
than human passion working in
masses.
This science of propaganda has
been so thoroughly mastered that II
now works with the deadly effect
iveness OF a poison gas. II manipu-
lates minds and emotions. 1t glides
like a snake in the grass. and strikes
when we see II not. It has recently
dared TO come out in the open,
shocking US into sudden realization
Of what is going on among us.
THE real purpose was to excite
hatred Of France and England. They
booed and Kissed the President Of the
United States and the chairman Of
the meeting called the Secretary Of
state a liar. This outrageous dem
onstration was significantly timed to
fall in exactly with the attempt of
the German ENJOYS in London to
evade Germany's sworn obligations
under the peace treaty.
1T was an enemy demonstration
under cover OF a false Americanism
waving American flags. IL proved
the truth of the American Legion's
warning that disloyel elements are at
work in our midst striving to drive
a wedge between ourselves and Eng
land and France"
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
SEES MENACEIN
some ALIENS
D. A. R. President Warns
of Pro-German and Sim
Fein Propaganda
CALLS ON AMERICANS
TO KEEP AWAKE

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-Mrs.
George Maynard Minor, president
general Of the National Society Of
the Daughters Of the American Rev
olution, stirred the opening session
OF the thirtieth congress of the or
ganization TO a high pitch of en-
thusiasm in an address yesterday,
which included a scathing denun-
citation OF the activities of pro-Ger-
mans and Sim Feiners.
After an appeal that the lessons
bequeathed by the Pilgrim Fathers
be taught faithfully in this genera
ton. Mrs. Minor declared the nation
is forgetting the lessons of the war
and must take stock of It's conditions
before il is too late. Mass meetings
have been held lately in aid of pro-
German propaganda, she said, and
Sim Fein agitation has preached a
world wide vendetta against Great
Britain and has appealed to the pas
sions that lead TO war.
"It is time for sane. loyal Ameri-
cans to awake and handle these hap
penings without gloves" declared
Mrs Minor "Wo are too prone as
nation to go quietly about our
business. needless Of danger until
the last minute, when curative meas
ures may be too late. No doubt
this agitation will burn itself out,
but it may burn something more val
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
STATE GAINS
INPOPULATION
More Than Eight Per Cent.
of Residents Declared
of Foreign Birth
6i.2 OF PEOPLE
OF VOTING AGE

The Director OF the Census has is
lhed a preliminary statement show
tag the composition OF the popula-
son OF Delaware, according to sex,
seior or race. and nativity, as shown
hs the census taken as OF January /,
1eec.
The total population OF the State,
R2s.Oos, comprises 1875 males and
1os.24s females as stated The cor
responding figures for 1910 were
703,435 and 9S,SS7, respectively.
During the decade the total popula-
1on increased by 1912 per cent, male
population by 10 per cent and the
eemaie population by 1915 per cent.
The ratio Of males to females in 1920
vas 104.1 10 100, as against 104.6 to
800 In 1910.
The distribution OF the population
according TO color or race in 1920
WAS as follows; White. 1865;
Negro. 3O,355; Indian, 2; Chinese,
IS. Japanese, 8. The corresponding
ngures for 1910 were as follows:
White. 17,102: Negro, 31,1S1; Indian,
8: Chinese, so; japanese. A. During
the decade the white population in
creased by 1875 per cent, while the
Negro population decreased by %
per cent.
The foreign-born white population
Numbered 1880 in 1920, as against
17,102 in 1910. This element Of the
population constituted SO per cent.
OF the total in 1920. as against Sc
per cent. in 1910.
According TO the census 2S.S per
rent, or a little more than one
fourth OF the people in the State, are
either infants or children under 10
years OF age; s.3 per cent are young
people IS TO 10 years old; 3S.9 per
cent. over one-third. are men and
women in the prime OF life. being
from 20 to "A years old: while 1871
per cent being IS years OF age and
ever. are weH along in middle life il
fhoy have not reached old age.
Pa urban population, as com
paref with the rural, shows some
rather Striking differences in age. the
percentage no to "A years Of age be-
ing f2.S fog the urban population as
compared xdth 34.2 for the rural
while the percentage under is years
of age Is. 27.2 in tho urban popula-
tion as against sos in the rural
These differences may indicate larger
families OF children in the country
than IN the city, but probably indi-
cate also the fact that country chill
dren as they grow up have ten
dency to flock to the cities, thereby
increasing the active adult popula-
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

II you want to keep your hair in good
condition, be careful what you wash it
with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much albali. This dries the
scalp. makes the hair brittle, and is very
harmful. Mulsihed cocoanut oil sham
poo (which is pure and entirely grease
less, is much better than anything else
you can use for shampooing, as this
can't possibly iniure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub 1t In. One or two teaspoonsful
Of Mulsincd viii make an abundance Of
rich, creamy lather. and cleanses the hair
and scalp thoroughly. The lather rinses
out easily and removes every particle Of
dust, dirt. dandru- and excessive oil.
The hair dries quickly and evenly and it
leaves it hnc and silky, bright, fluffy and
easy 10 manage.
You can get Mulsifed cocoanut oil
shampoo at most any drug store. II is
very cheap and few ounces Is enough
TO last everyone in the family for months.
Re sure your druggist gives you Mul-
sihed.
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
Specials IN
STAMPED GOODS

stamped Ia Hu ross, 8, IN mo- TO J
year sizes; 81 ccia. s5C.
Lace trimr cd tcari7. stamped. spe-
cial at s5c an SI.2a Zach.
White and eolorod organdie dresses.
stamped, custom made. in TO 12-year
sizes; values f-or. SIS oo to $500; spe-
cial prices of S5.71
Stamped pillow eases special, St-5O
a pair.
Stamped gowns, formeriy s3.oo;
now S1.5O each
A new line of Tur .sh towels, with
colored borders also wash cloths to
match.
Towels .......g5c % Sf.25.
Wash cloths ...... t2c 10 15c-
Remarkably good wool in a largo
assortment OF popular sweater colors.
special price continued for this week,
soc. a hank.
Cart Dept. .rirr F7oor-)
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
WHO CONTROLS
CITY STREETS?
Solicitor Huxley to Send
Answer Today to Police
Department
UTILITIES BOARD
FORCES QUESTION

City Solicitor Huxley this after
noon will present the Board of Po-
lice Commissioners with an opinion
on the new "Foote" rule requiring
west bound trolley cars to stop at
the northwest corner of Fourth
and Market streets and northeast
corner of Tenth and Market streets.
Question has been raised as to the
Board of Public Utilities Commits
sioners' authority to make such a
rule and whether or not it consti-
tutes a traffic regulation.
The food of protests against the
rule may result in the calling of "a
special meeting of the Utilities Board
Evening journal., 1921-04-19

to act on motion rescindinE tbs
rule. The next regular maetilg of
the board will not be held until Fri
day evening, May 6.
The Police Department ohicals
are incensed at the action of the
Public Utilities Board. Following
Chief Blacks condemnation of the
action Of the commission the matter
was referred to the city solicitor.
The trolley crews yesterday con
tinued their practice of stopping the
cars at both near and far stops. Al
one time the delay resulting from
both stops at Fourth and Market
streets resulted in a blocking Of
street traffic as far as Sixth street
II was estimated that the tie-up held
up a dozen cars This happened at
the time many persons were going to
the railroad station.
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
SAVE r,,,r The Smith ZoIlinger Co. Clos. Close, $50
~ STAMPS 4th and Market Streets Sat p m
New Spring
Draperies
To Freshen Up Your Home

10 EreSnen Up our f1Ome
Are easily secured at little cost from
this list just put in by our Drapery
Department:
Our former s1.25 Poplins you can
now get here for 62Hc a yd.
Any Cretonnes that sold for up to
sl75 a yd., you can choose Wednes-
day for 75c a yd.
Reversible Terry Cloths, that sold
for $3.50 and S1.75 a yd., are now
only 75c a yard.
Cretonnes that we sold for up %
75c yard, now 35c yd.
36-inch Sunfast Draper1es, new pat
terms and colors. last year these quail
ties were $500 a yd., here now for
75c a yd.
SILK floss sofa pillows with covers
of pretty cretonnes, a tableful from
which to choose. at S1.OO apiece.
Filet Lace Curtain goods by the
yard, the former 75c ones now SOC a
yd.; the former sLOO a "a. ones for
csc. a yd., and the s1.25 ones now for
$1.0O a yd.
Marquisette Curtains. OF heavy
grade are unusually good values at
their new special price of S1.1O pr.
The former 75c. colored marqui-
settle and voiles, are now reduced to
3715c. a yd.
(Third floor, take elevator.)
Evening journal., 1921-04-19

ton OF the cities at the expense OF
the rural districts.
over three-hfths OF the popula-
tion. 61.2 per cent, are old enough
to vote. being 81 or over; and in this
class the men outnumber the women
in the ratio OF 1O7 10 100. The
males Of military or fighting age, IS
TO "A. constitute 42.4 per cent OF
the male population and 21.6 per
cent. or a little more than one-ffth
Of the total population.
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
nIsCONEREn RuRGLAR TLEEs.

CHESTER. Pa, April 19.-Miss
Mary Kirk 427 Rose street, return
ing home found a Negro entering
the dining room. He beat her to the
floor and escaped through the front
entrance. Lace curtains had been
torn from their fastenings and
spread on the floor to hold the loot
he had expected.
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
Reductions
On
WOrnen'S Suits

These are of all-worsted
Jerseys; good models in the
popular heather mixtures.
Fine looking Suits of all
worsted Jersey, in plain colors
and heather mixtures. These
have either tuxedo or regular
collars.
New models in Sport Suits,
well tailored and silk-lined and
i'm A good assortment of colorS
and sizes.
These tailored Suits of Tri-
cotine and Serge, are splendid
values. silk lined, fashionable
lines and desirable colors.
Were S35, now $500.
Tricotine and Serge Suits.
Exceptional values at their for
mer prices of $45.O0 and
$47.50. Mostly in navy and
black.
A lot of very fin, quality Tri-
cotine Suits that WaJe selling
for $49.50 and $50, and most
of them Radium silk lined, are
now reduced to $1,000 each.
Evening journal., 1921-04-19

OUTDOOR RELIGIOUS MEETING.
Evangelist Walshe win speak this
evening weather permitting), at
Ninth and Market streets at Z
o'clock. His subject will be Faith
and Works"
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
Dainty Patterns Printed on the Finest Lawn

those COOL pretty timer quality cottonS that make
hot day. fresh and cool looking in the office, too Pink
blues black and whites and lavender and greens in little
latest arrivals at the white goods department and it's
already selling rapidly. See them tomorrow while the
assortment is most complete.
White Goods-First Floor.
Evening journal., 1921-04-19
Room Size Felt Base Rugs

of a well-known make.
at unusually low prices
SNl2 ------- --.---for S15 each
g'6"x10'6" ---...---for $40 each
e2e .--.---- for 5 each
These are printed in most attrac-
tive patterns and colorings-
f'rf 'rd floor, take elevator-)
The Washington times., 1921-10-06
Says His Prescription
Has Powerful Influence
Over Rheumatism

Mr.. James H. Allen suffered for years
with rheumatism. Many times this ter
ribie disease left him helpless and unable
10 work.
He finally decided. after years OF cease
less study, that no one can be free from
rheumatism until the accumulated i'm
PARTIES, commonly called uric acid de-
posits. were dissolved in the joints and
iausoies and expelled from the body.
With this idea in mind he consulted
physicians made experiments and finally
compounded q prescription that quickly
sad completely banished every sign and
symptom Of rheumatism from his sys-
iJln.
He freely rave his discovery to other.
Who took II, with what might be called
I!2rveious success. After years Of urging
Re decided to let sufferers everywhere
now about his discovery through the
newspapers. Peoples Drug Stores have
been appointed agents for Allenrhu in this
Icinity with the understa nding that they
win freely return the purchase money on
me first two bottles to all who state they
-sceived no benefit
The Washington times., 1921-10-06
BAD BREATH
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove It

DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
substitute for calomel. act gently on
the bowels and positively do the
work.
People afflicted with bad breath
find quick relief through DR.. Ed
wards Olive Tablets. The pleasant.
suSar-coated tablets are taken for
bad breath by all who know them.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets act
gently but firmly on the bowels and
liver, stimulating them to natural
action. clearing the blood and gently
purifying the entire system. They
do that which dangerous calomel
does without any Of the bad after
e--ects.
All the benefits Of nasty, sickening,
81 iping cathartics are derived from
D.. Edwards Olive Tablets without
gripping, pain or any disagreeable eff
fects.
DR.. +. NJ. Edwards discovered the
I Imula after seventeen years Of
, actice among patients afflicted
y IN bowel and liver complaint, with
t. ; attendant bad breath.
olive Tablets are purely a vegetable
c mpound mixed with olive Oil; you
will know them by their olive color.
Tlke one or two every night for
week and note the effect. 15c and SOC.
The Washington times., 1921-10-06
Free to Asthma and
Hay Fever Sufferers
Free Trial of a Method That Anyone
Can Use Without Discomfort
or Lnas Of Time

We have = method for the control Of
Asthma, and We want you to try II at our
Expense. No matter whether your case ia
Il long standing or recent development
rhcther II IL present as hay fever or
"hronic Asthma, you should send for q
rec trial OF our method. No matter in
that climate you live, no matter what
your aGe. or occupation, II you are troubled
with asthma or hay fever. our method
should relieve you promptly.
We especially want to send II 60 those
Rpparently hopeless cases. where all forms
OF inhalers. douches, opium preparations
We want to show every one at our expense
hat our method 10 designed to end ali
difffcut breathing, all wheeSinE and all
This free offer In too important to
neglect q siugle day. Write now and begin
the method at once. Send no money. Sim
ply mail coupon below. Do II today-you
10 not even pay postage.
The Washington times., 1921-10-06
NEGRO UPRISING FEARED.

CHICAGO. Oct. GA negro uprts-
ing Is threatened as a result Of organ.
ization OF the Ku Klux Khan. says
John V. Clinnin, first assistant United
States Attorney. He said today the
Government has reports that the
negroes are arming. He added:
THE negroes are all worked up
by the reports that the Klansmen
ere after them. The situation is
tense and the least spark might set
off a bad race riot"
Mr.. Clinnin said the mail was glut.
ted with mysterious packages adj.
dressed to negroes in Chicago's black
belt" He believed the packages con-
tanned fire arms. He went on:
I'VE don't know that the Khan has
broken any law. In fact we have
investigated here in Chicago for a
The Washington times., 1921-10-06

dispatches from Tokyo the Japanese delegates to
Amaments Prob
lens of the Pacific have officially follows:
Prince Tokugawa president Of the house Of
Tomosaburo minister of the and Baron Kjuro
Shidehara The the
Hanihara minister;
Matsuda American and European section of
foreign K Hayah Toru Takao, councillors
of the FOREIGN off
The Washington times., 1921-10-06
Pyramid Sure
Relieves Piles

The Relief from Pain, Discomfort and
Distress 10 What Has Made
Millies Friends for Pyramid
Pile Suppositories. Send
for Q Free Trial
Until you use them you can have
no idea Of the soothing influence Of
Pyramid Pile Suppositories.
The Washington times., 1921-10-06
will Take Oft
All Excess Fat

DO you know that there is simple,
harmless effective remedy for overfatness
that may be used safely and secretly by
any man or woman who is losing the slim
ness OF YOUTH
There is: and II IL none other than the
tablet form OF tho now famous Marin ola
Prescription, known as MarnoIa Preacrip-
ton Tablets You can we'll expect a re-
duction of from two to four pounds q week
without dieting or exercising, Marmola
Prescription Tablets are sold by ali drug
gists at one dollar for a large case, or IL
you prefer you can order direct from the
troIt, Mich.