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Evening star., 1925-04-08


16-lb. shot-put--R w. Hills.
Princeton, 81 feet 81 inches
Qntercollegiate).
Standing broad jump-W. Dow
ling. Georgetown, % feet 1-S
inches Intercollegiate
Mile-Paavo Nurmi, at Buffalo.
Time, 4:12 tworld record).
hree-quarter-mile Lloyd
Hahn. Time. 1903 2-5 (world
record)- - .s--
2,4oo-yard indoor relay-Boston
College. Time, 4:54 3-5 (world
record).
One-miIe relay-De Lasalle
School. Time. 3:31 2-5 Gntercol-
legiate).
1000 yards---willie Ritola. Time,
10.41 $40 (world record).
IN miles Rtola. Time,
ll:40 is (world record).
5e-yard low hurdIes-H Wal
lace, Chicago A. C. Time, S-5
seconds (world record).
= Hop, step and jump-Harold Os-
borne, SO feet Q inches (world
record).
58-yard low hurdles for women
&. Helen F'ilkey, Midwest A c. Time.
z 1-5 seconds (world record).
50-yard dash for women-Miss
Filkey. Time, 6 is seconds
Evening star., 1925-04-08

(world reoordj. .. -, ,-,-r ~.
5,5o0-meter walk Frigerio.
Time, 25:21 1-5 (world record).
S,oo0-meteF - Nurmf. Time,
S:26 2-5 (worid record}. Is
e, 500 yardS-Alan Helffrich- Time,
Ill 3-5 (world record). --4t
IL mile walk-Wilie Plant.
Time, 1905 3-5 (world record.
6,00o-meter walk - Philip
Granville. Time, 26;34 fworld
record). -.
High jump-HaroId Osborne.
Time, 6.s 1916 (world record).
10000 meter walk - Frigerio.
Time. 44:3S (world record).
4.000-meter walk = Frfgerto.
Time, 1873 AS (world record).
Smile walk-Frigerio. Time,
35:4s 2-5 (world record).
Smile walk-FIigerio. Time,
43:09 As (world record).
Smile walk-Willie Plant. Time,
20:43 (world record).
2-mile--Nurmi. Time, 8:5S LIS
(world record).
Evening star., 1925-04-08
COLLEGE BASE BALL.

At Quantica-yermOnf, 5; Marines, 4.
At Annapoifs-St. Joha's, 49, Carne-
gle Tech, 1. II.
nell, 4. .'-E
At Observation-Disclosures idney, 4;
North Carolina State, 2.Itt
At wiilkamsburg-HSly Cross, g,
William and Mary, 2.
At BfacksburE-virsfni Folly. rs,
King College, 2. tseve4 Innings, dark
ness.) -
At A. and M-IlIinois, 81 Mississippi
AExfes, 2. ~
ann, s.
At .Oxford-Missisxippi University,
4; Wfsconsin, o.
Evening star., 1925-04-08
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
NINE HAS TEN CONTESTS

Base ball tossers of Episcopal High
School, Alexandria. who opened their
season yesterday by handing an IS
to-Ik setback to st. Alban's of Wash
ington on. the latter's diamond. have
10 games scheduled for the remainder
of their campaign. .v a.
April IL, Tech; II. Business; IS,
Fishburne Military Academy; 81,
Alexandria High; rs. Gilman Country
Schools. 20. Dewitt Prep,
May 2, Tome Institute. at Port De-
post. Md; o. Virginia Episcopal
school. at. Lynchburg: f2, Central
High: IS, woodberry Forest. -.
Evening star., 1925-04-08
CENTRAL FINDS EASY
VICTIM In BUSINESS,

Eastern High was scheduled ito
swing into action for the first time
in the scholastic championship base
ball games this afternoon at Wilson
Stadium, meeting the Tech team that
at present Is sharing first place in
the; league standing with Central
both mines having won their initial
contests. 3.
Central yesterday handed q sst-j
back to the Business nine by the
count Of 30 to 4, In game that,
proved to be slaughter after the
fourth inning. The count stood 4 to
in favor OF the Stenographers when
Shreve began issuing frequent passes.
which allowed the Blue and White
to chalk up six runs In the fifth A
total Of IL tallieS were collected
while 7Shreve held the mound, and
Block and Galpin could be little
better. ..+s- r.r
Phipps started on the hill for Con-
trail, but was relieved In the fourth
by Duffy. who finished the Job IN
regular style, allowing only three
hits. 30
Central plays again tomorrow, enc
tertaining Calvert Hall Of Baltimors.
at the stadium, while Business 10 en-
countering GonIaga at the Monument.
Grounds. Western and st. Johns ap-
pear in the only scholastic tilt sched-
uled for Friday. and Tech plays Epis-
copal High at Alexandria Saturday.
Evening star., 1925-04-08
NURMI GIVES INSPIRATION
FOR SERIES OF RECORDS
Marks Shattered in Rapid Succession After Sensa
tional Finn Offered Impetus Georgetown Has
Big Part in Great Performances.
BY LAWRENCE PERRY.

EW YORK April sWith the indoor track and field of
IN stellar performers working cindr
- glance what happened the closed
of record breaking achievement unprecedented
in American athletic annals
Nu 3oodd world records for trick and legitimate distances
well
But undoubtedly he the inspiration of much that the others
have done =.....s
In fact the breaking of records began January when Nur
Madison
this
for the yard dash and the meer Upon the evening
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Two college games are listed this aft
University and Fort Humphreys at CAL
iaudet. Both local schools probably will
have about all they want in the way Of
opposition. and possibly more than they
want. -
Besides the Yale Georgetown game
tomorrow. University of Vermont
plays at Catholic University and Le-
high makes its first appearance in
this section against Maryland. Friday
the only contest Is that between Yale
and Maryland at College Park.
Saturday both Yale and Princeton
are on local diamonds, the former at
Catholic University and the latter at
Georgetown. Some years ago Prince
ton came here every year for two
games with Georgetown. one on Sat-
urday and the other Easter Monday.
These two contests were among the
most important and probably the best
attended of all played between col
legeS. .-@
Navy opened it's lacrosse schedule
today with Stevens Institute and
plays again on Saturday against
Yale. Not much has been heard of
the strength of either of these
twelves, except that Yale won the
only game II has played. having de-
feated New York University, to 8.
Nnvy's base ball team goes down
to North Carolina for two games FRI
day and Saturday. The Middies play
North Carolina first and follow that
with a game with Duke University.
This will be the third consecutive
year the Navy has sent its team to
lI,ri inc
Easter.
University of Pennsylvania is at
Charlottesville today for the first
game of trip on which 1t will meet
Virginia colleges, The, Quakers open
with Virginia, then play consecutive
ly. Lynchburg College. Washington
and Lee. University of Richmond
Hampden-Sidney, and then come here
next week to wind up with a game
at Catholic University.
Eddie Farrell. who plays shortstop
for Penn. is said to be the best COL
lege player in the position in the
country. 1t Is claimed that practically
every big league club has made at
tempts to get his name on a contract.
The best pitcher of the Penn nine is
Long, who won IL games last Spring,
and did not suffer a defeat. =
just what may be expected from
the championsh track and field meet
of the Southern Conference this year
may be realized after one glance at
the accomplishments of athletes In a
dual meet last Saturday between North
Carolina and Washington and Lee.
North Carolina won the meet easily
and both teams shared in record
breaking performances.
Moore did the 120-yard high hurdles
in is 2-5 seconds. one-fifth of second
better than the Southern Conference
record. He also covered the 22O-yard
low hurdles in "a $40 seconds, while
the conference record stands at 25 2-5.
Howard of Washington and Lee did
the two miles in 9 minutes and 55 $40
seconds, two and seven-tenths sec
onds better than the conference mark.
Bell of North Carolina did "a better
mile than has yet been covered insthe
conference when he ran the distance
in minutes 81 seconds. syN4x.
If other schools come to the front
in dual meets In that way it would
seem to indicate that many. Southern
Conference records will go. when the
teams meet at. Sewanee May, Is for
the annual titular competitions.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

George Washington has got into the
Spring foot ball swim. Coach Crum
had about 20 men out yesterday for
a short workout. The Hatchetites
intend to, keep their men going until
the weather gets too warm for grid
iron activities. ~ "a
Evening star., 1925-04-08
HARRISBURG GETS LEVI.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April s.-An-
nouncement has been made that John
Levi. former Haskell Indian School
all-around athlete and foot ball
player, has been obtained on option
from the New York Yankees by, the
Harrisburg club of the New York
Pennsylyania League -. =
Evening star., 1925-04-08
CENTRAL HIGH NETMEN
DEFEAT BUSINESS TEAM

Taking all but one of the singles
matches, Central Highs tennis team
yesterday defeated Business, s to I,
in what were the first matches of the
season for each school Central
journeys to Severn on Saturday to
meet the Severn School netmen.
Summarizes >fA =
s:nSles-Riortien :tey:: defeated Rice tB).
i3, 5-s. 6-1; birch 60, defeated Sc
feated scheLen 1B), 6-4, IS; Herzog tB),
defeated Dixie tCl, 6-S, %, St; Cohen
(Cl defeated Martin OBJ, 81. FL
Doubes-Riordon-B Birch (C), defeated Rice
Sebastian OBJ, I'D, e. s-2; Rosafy
Jacquette (C), defeated schellen-Martin OBJ,
60. g.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
Piles Can Be Cured
Without Surgery

An instructive book has been pub
lIShcd by DR.. a. $. McClcary, the
noted rectal specialist of Excelsior
Springs. Mo. This book tells how
sufferers from Piles can be quickly
and easily cured without the use OF
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or any other cutting or burning
method. without confinement to bed
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method has been "A success for tncn-
tE-SlX years and in more than twelve
thousand cases. The book is sent
postpaid free to persons afflicted
with piles or other rectal troubles
who clip this item and mail it with
name and address TO Dr.. McClearv.
D5l2 st. Louis Ave, Excelsior
Springs. Mo.-Adv
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
Married Woman Eats
Only Bread and Milk

II could eat ONLY bread and milk,
everything else soured and formed
gas. Since taking Adlerika I can eat
anything without Causing gas
(signed Mrs. J. B. Manning. ONE
spoonful Adlerika removes GAS and
often brings astonishing relief to the
stomach. Stops that full, bloated
feeling. Excellent for obstinate con-
stipation, often removing surprisi ing
amouts Of old waste matter you
never thought was in your system.
Jos. Breslow. Druggist.-Adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
FOOLED HIS MOTHER

London.-A mother brought her
small son to hospital here and said
he had swallowed three marbles. She
left for her work and came back in
the afternoon for her son. She was
informed that an X-ray revealed no
trace Of the marbles. Then the boy
was closely qcstioned and from him
1t was learned that the marbles were
candy marbles. They had melted.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
ARREST TWO IN
BOOTLEG RAIDS

Bert Hughes, local man, arrested
on liquor possession charge, has been
released on bond, and W. +. Miller,
taken for violation of the state pro-
hibition law, is held in jail here,
following a series of raids conduct
cd by local police on gambling and
Bookkeeping in Bismarck.
A machine, owned by Frank Jas
kowiak, Bismarck man, was badly
damaged in smashup which occur
red on downtown streets when an
driven by william Brccn,
local farmer. was hit by Jaakow.ak.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
SHIP BY TUBES

London.--A plan, backed by Amcri-
can capital. IS on foot here for build
ing tubes under Lcndon's streets for
delivery of merchandise within the
city. Instead Of the merchandise be-
ing hauled through the streets. it
would be sent by air pressure un-
dcrgroand, thus aiding in solving
London's traffic problem.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

row Wilson Memorial association
today started a drive to raise $780,
900 to erect memorials for the late
president in Washington and at
Princeton University. The commit
tee in charge Of the campaign in
cludes Governor Theodore Christian
son, Minnesota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
Flashes of Life

Lcipsic. Germany-"I pledge I'd
marry only girl who does not
drink. smoke. bob her hair or use
lipstick," says the novel promise ex-
acted from applicants for member
ship in the young mems anti-t OBJ acco
league.
Washington-Thc National Wood
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-10-01
Get Returns on
Sugar Beet Tests

Sugar beets grown in Burleigh
county rs an experiment conducted
by the Bismarck Association of Com
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For Zapp Coal. Call lO5lW.
+. EvertS.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Fishing tackle at Johnston's.

We were glad to receive, this week,
a letter from our old friend, Ham Mar
shall, of lockwood, Tenn. In send
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15

Abe Sisk, our good friend of Lorine,
called to see us on business Tuesday
morning.
w. ]. Bellah of Warm Springs was
looking after business in Pocahontas
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Johnston went
to Little Rocl, Monday to attend the
State Fair.
Geo Timmis, a good citizen of May
nard, was business visitor in Poca-
hontas Friday.
ID. NJ. Beagle, our young friend of
Noland, was here Saturday looking
after business.
Rev. T. A. Bowen of JonesborO was
in Pocahontas Tuesday meeting his
many old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Gibson of near
Vernon were visiting in Pocahontas
over the week end.
r. i. Baker and wife of Maynard
were pleasant callers at the Star Her
aid office Saturday.
Geo. Turner and Ralph Doak had
business in Memphis last Friday. They
made the trip by motor
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Schnabaum of
Biggers were visiting PocahOntas rela-
tives first of the week. e.
Clifford Riggs and II. A. Dust, two
of our home friends, were pleasant
callers last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Dalton are among
the state Fair visitors at Little Rock
from Pocahontas this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Paine of Delano,
Calf, were visiting homefolks in this
county a few days last week.
For Sale-Two good Jersey milk
cows. See Earl Bates at Randolph
County Bank. 1O-1tp.
A. j. Gwin, leading citizen of No
land. was a pleasant visitor at this
sanctum Saturday afternoon.
T.. NJ. McIlroy of Elevenpoint was
a pleasant caller at the Star Herald
Office while in town Saturday.
j. j. Wirth, good citizen of Man
son. was transacting business in Poca-
hontas Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. Charity Burk, accompanied by
l.. S. Craven, was pleasant visitor
ut the Star Herald Office Tuesday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15

ing regards to his old friends here, he
states that in a short time he expects
to be nearer Memphis and perhaps will
have a chance to drop in and renew
old acquaintances in Pocahontas.
Mrs. Nancy Jones of this city has
just received a letter from her son,
General William Allaire, in which he
states that he will be in Pocahontas
about Oct. Goth to visit his mother and
while here will be glad to meet his
many old friends of former days. Gen
eral Allaire has not visited Pocahon-
tas for several years.
Strayed-From b. II. Bates place,
one yellow mare, long name and tail,
name leans to left side, has a small
knot on her back. viii pay liberal
reward for return of mare. live {
miles west of Pocahontas, on Birdell
road, IL mile north of Sutton school
house. 10-1tp
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Y.L. w. C. Will Entertain

The Young Womans Wesley Glass
of the Methodist Sunday school, which
made such great hit with their Radio
Broadcasting station at the Kozy
theatre several months ago, are now
planning series of entertainments
to be given in the next few weeks.
The first will be in the nature of a
minstrel and will be put on at the
Kozy next Thursday night, under the
direction of Mrs. Fisher with Mrs. L.
p. Smith at the piano. This will
be followed a few weeks later by n
classical program under the direction
of Mrs. DAILY Thompson-then another
by Mrs II. r. Johnston. The fourth
will be another popular program by
Mrs. Fisher.
Save yourself for great fun fest
at the minstrel.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Hoxie Doctor Found Dead

DIR. Earl Thomas, aged about 80,
a practising physician in Walnut
Ridge for several years past, was
found dead in his auto in that city
Monday night about midnight. The
car was found by a filling station en-
ploye, who had been called to Hoxie
to aid a stranded motorist. He MOTTO
ed the car on his way down and on
his return. finding the car still there,
investigated and found DIR. Thomas
at the wheel, leaning against the steer
ing apparatus. He notified officers. An
inquest resulted in verdict that death
was the result of carbon monoxide
poisoning. Tracks in the road made
by the doctors car indicated that he
became affected and lost control OF
the car which finally stopped against
culvert railing. The body was sent
to st. Louis.
The car was closed tightly and II
was believed that the fumes from the
engine entered the enclosure and caus-
ed death.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Local and Personal


Paints and Varnishes at Johnston's.
Uncle Ruffin Tyler of LOrine called
to see us Saturday.
Frank Byrd and family were visit
ing at Middlebrook Sunday.
Bob Baker of Reyno was here Mon
day looking after business.
w. b. Rogers of Manson was In
Pocahontas on business Tuesday.
w. j. Luter of Maynard called Sat
urday and chatted us for awhile.
Miss Dorothy Romine of o'Kean was
shopping in Pocahontas Saturday.
piIdley WaIrond of Attica was in
Pocahontas Thursday on business.
Mrs. Ida Bigger is attending the
state Fair at Little Rock this week.
Flashlights ant Batteries at JONI
ston's.
L. p. Smith is looking after business
in Mississippi for Sallee Bros. TINS
week.
H. II. Goodfellow of holland was a
caller at the star Herald office Sat
urday.
The home of ]. II. Midkiff at Wal
nut Ridge caught fire Monday morning
hrt the flames were extinguished be-
fore much damage was done.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Mill Worker Injured

Albert Grisham, employed at the
Quellmalz mill at Broolkings, was very
painfully injured a few days ago while
at work in the mill. He was offbear-
ing timber from a rip saw and had
turned to lay piece Of lumber down
when another piece came through the
saw striking him between the legs, tear
ing the flesh very badly.
He was taken to Poplar Bluff to a
hospital, where an operation was per-
formed, and he is reported to be re-
covering nicely.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Social and Personal

meeting of the club year, at the home
of Miss Blanche Black ON Thomasville
Avenue, October 9TH.
The rooms were prettily decorated
in cut flowers and potted plants. After
four very interesting games of Bridge,
in which Miss Lucille Carter scored
high, Miss Gladys Shannon winning
high guest prize and Mrs. SHUTTLE the
consolation, a delicious plate luncheon
was served by the hostess and her
mother.
Guests of the club were Misses
Gladys Shannon and Katherine Carter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
The Yellow Jackets

The sixth grade of the Pocahontas
public school organized the first month
of school as the Yellow Jackets. They
elected the following officers: Lowell
Rice, PRESIDENT Charlie Rogers, vice
presidents Hazel Jones, secretary;
Virginia Black, treasurer.
Pupils making all AS the first
month are on the honor roll. They
are, Lowell Rice, Fern Burrow and
Hazel Jones. We hope to have a
larger number this month.
Reporter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15

Say it with type, flowers die.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15

Mrs. Sallie Jones left Sunday for
Tucson, Ariz., to be with her son, Chas.
X. Jones, former cashier of the Poca-
hontas State Bank, who has been seri-
ously i'll for the past several months.
Latest reports from Tucson are to the
effect that Mr.. Jones is showing a slow
but gradual Improvement.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Hopkins of Nash
vile, Tenn, announce the engagement
Of their daughter, Sarah, to Mr.. Roy
Thompson, the wedding to occur ON
October 81.
Mr.. Thompson is a graduate of Poca-
hOntas High School and a former Van
derbilt student. He is a son of Mrs.
Gid Thompson of this city and a
brother of Prof. DAILY Thompson, super
intendent of POcahOntas schools.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Special S. l. A. Meeting

There will be special called meet
ing of the School Improvement Asso-
citation at the court house at o'clock
p. m, Tuesday, Oct. q. Mrs. H. c..
Gibson, field secretary of the Arllan-
sas tuberculosis Association, will be
present to address the meeting. All
members are urgently requested to be
present. 1O-2tp.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15


Shine Shaver Of Ingram was in Po-
cahontas on business last Friday and
while here arranged with us to ad-
vertise a sale of personl property and
real estate. See notice in this issue.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w.
Tanksley, at Belle Morris Hospital,
Savannah, Ca, on Oct. s, 1926, a girl,
Lala McVay. Mrs. TanksIey was
formerly Miss Bess Johnston of this
city.
e. A. Ray, who is connected with
the Illinois Central Railroad at Baker,
La, writes that he is expecting to
make a visit to PocahOntas soon and
hopes to meet his old friends during
the visit.
Bring us your prescriptions. John
ston Drug Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Camel and young
er daughter of Thayer, Mo-, were here
the first part of this week, visiting at
the home of DIR. BlackwOod and his
family. Mrs. Blackwood and Mrs,
Camel are sisters-Clay County Cour-
Ter.
Stray Cow-Big red COW with calf
about 3 months old. Cow left my place
mile west of the county farm in
May. Was to be fresh in June. Last
heard of near Smotherman's about a
month ago. Calf would be part Jersey.
Reward for useful information. Joe
Talon, Pocahontas. 10-1tp.
Mrs. L. f. Blankenship and sons,
Joe and Frank, and Mrs. w. II.
Phipps drove to Little Rock Sunday
and spent day at the state fair. They
were Joined on the trip by Miss Merle
Phipps, who is attending Galloway
College at Searcy.
DIR. r. r. johnson of Walnut Ridge
was here yesterday afternoon to wit
ness the A. & M.-West Tennessee State
Normal College football game. Harry
Johnson, star halfback ON the A. & NJ.
College eleven, is son of DR.. John
son.-JOnesbOro Tribune.
Strayed-From my place, one blue
mare mule, about 10 IL hands high,
small scar on each shoulder Reason
able reward for return of mule or for
information leading to her recovery
Notify Cleo Wells, Biggers, Ark.
1O-2tp.
Miss Annie Hills, who won the
Draughons Business College scholar
ship in the Pocahontas High School
last year, left Sunday for Memphis,
where she will take a complete course
She was accompanied to Memphis by
her parents, who returned home Mon
day.
Rev. W. j. Martin, a former resi-
rent of this town, was here Monday
returning to his home at Maynard,
where he is pastor of the Methodist
church. He had been at Corinth, in
Davidson township, where he preached
Sunday and visited old friends-Hardy
Herald.
Mrs. Sallie Jones left Sunday for
Tucson, Ariz., to be with her son, Chas.
X. Jones, former cashier of the POca-
hOntas State Bank, who has been seri-
ously i'll for the past several months.
Latest reports from Tucson are to the
effect that Mr.. Jones is showing a slow
but gradual Improvement.
Fishing tackle at JOhnston's.
We were glad to receive, this week,
letter from our old friend, Ham Mar
shall, of lockwood, Tenn. In send
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-10-15
Mays-BrOwn

Carter, Oct. 12.-Mr. Melvin Mays
'of Sharum and Miss Tresella Brown
of Manson surprised many of their
friends by getting married Sunday
afternoon. We wish them much joy.