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JOPLIN GLOBE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1921 QUARANTINE RAISED AT THE COUNTY JAIL Nino Prisoners Held OvertimeCriminal Week in Circuit Court Set For April 4. Carthage, March smallpox quarantine on the county jail, which has been in effect since early in January, was lifted this afternoon by Dr. K. Baker, county physician, following a rigid inspection of the jail and prisoners. There Wag no sign of illness among any of the prisoners and.

it is all. danger of another case developing is nothinstiere nine prisoners in the Jail whose torma had expired during quarantine period. Seven of these were released today, The other two are federal prisoners and will not be released until federal officers come after them. A contingent of thirty prisoners held in the city jail at Joplin will be transferred to the county jail here. Criminal week in circuit court, which has been postponed because the Jail quarantine at the jail, has been definitely set for April 4, SEVENTEEN CARTERVILLE STUDENTS TO GRADUATE Carterville, March Ralph F.

Curry, principal of high school, today submitted the names of seventeen. and members of the senior class eligible for graduation. These students have passed the examinations and unless they fail in examinations at the close of the year will comprise the graduating class. The students are: Margaret Barry, Leona Bennett, C. Campbell, Faye Helen Daugherty, Mae Funk, Luther Bird Higginbottom, Carl Hunt, Alice Lillibridge, Mina Morgan, Paul Mosier, Mary Souter, Lorna Wheeler, Gladys Willoughby, Bernice Handy and Alice McGrew.

Gymnnasium Exhibition, Carthage, March nual Y. M. C. A. gymnasium exhibi.

tion will be -held the night of March 31, according to announcement: made today by C. B. Rogers, physical director. Six classes will take part the program this year. NO FEAR NOW OF INDIGESTION A Host of People Seem to Thrive on What Used to Provoke Indigestion Before They Learned of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.

When 'the stomach becomes sour, with gassiness and heartburn due to indigestion or dyspepsia relief may be: had by one or two Stuart's Dys- pepsia Simply chew them, no hot water nor any other fillers for' a stomach perhaps already too much overcrowded. These tablets supply' to the stom. the alkaline effect which 18 achat relieves the sour acid condition. They also contain pancreatin to, help digest, the starchy foods such as potutoes, rice, oatmeal, white flour, etc. Get a 60 cent box of Stuart's Dyepepsia Tablets, have them on hand et all times and thus have no fear of indigestion or dyspepsia.

The fact that these tablets are on sale everywhere in the 8: and Canada shows how generally: recognized they are AB, efficient when the dyspeptic stomach needs a little help. Night Morning Keep Your Eyes Clean an Healthy Get Rid of Constipation runner of of all Constipation is the fore. human ills. It brings on more suffering, more sleeplessness, more ill-temper than any other single cause. But YOU CAN GET RID of constipation: No: do you have to take medicines to do it.

Take naureating, griping RICH RICH-LAX is a new treatment. It cleans the system, remoyes the poisona to from the body, and puts you in shape does this accomplish things. And as without leaving you weak and half-eick, laxatives. you al ways icel a after taking ordinary Guaranteed at Our Store. We we are so sure you that to will please you that want come to our store and get a bottle suit you.

in try orely best our laxative risk. If it medicine doosa't you ever tell us and we will promptly refuad purchase price. J. D. Wilder Drug Co, Wardrobe Shop Fourteenth and Joplin Careful Cleaners and Dyers Phone 319 MASONIC TEMPLE FOR CARTHAGE ASSURED Bullding to Cost $50,000 Planned to Furnish Modern Accommodations For Fraternal Order.

Carthage, March the new Masonic temple for Carthage is virtually assured, is the announcement. made by members of committee in charge of financing the project. According to the members week will complete the financing plans and will be followed Immediately with plans for getting the work under way. The building, which will cost approximately $50,000 will be erected at the northeast' corner of Main and Seventh material used will be largely reinforced concrete with red pressed brick, trimmed in Carthage. by stone 90 for feet in the size front.

and two It storles high. By making the structure only 75 feet north and south, a 25 foot space will be left on the north of the bullding for parking cars. Building Plans. The first floor of the building will be arranged for a lodge room, 40. by 70 feet, with a banquet room, 35 a lecture and reading room at the east entrance, 25 35 feet and ladies' rest room, 20 by 20 feet.

A secretary's room, 18 by 20 feet will also, occupy the first floor. The second floor will be made into an auditorium 75 feet square and will be designed for the use of all Masonic bodies. 15-foot stage will be erected at the east end, and a balcony with a seating capacity of 400 persons, will be built around the upper part. The audience room will be so arranged that when used for a stage production, 200 chairs can be put secretary's in it. The will reading, be room at 'and all office open times, in of a custodian.

being loans from members The tinancing of the building is of the A. F. A. Royal Arch Chapter and Knights Templar of Carthage. No money from outside these three orders is being asked.

The loans, which range from $50 up, are not obligatory on the members but are entirely voluntary. The loans are for a period of ten years without Interest. Should a member die within that time, the full amount of his loan will be paid to his heirs at once. The fund for paying the loans will be from A surplus fund set aside for that purpose each year from dues and fees paid into the three orders that are supplying the money for the COMMITTEES NAMED FOR NEAR EAST CAMPAIGN Carthage, March. of the appointment of fifteen men's canvassing committees for the business district in the near cast and Chinese, rellef was made today by.

M. Boggess, prosident of the Chamber of Commerce, completing the organization for the in Carthage. The fifteen men's committees are expected to do their work Thursday and Friday of this week. A woman's executive committee to have. charge -of the canvass in the residence digtrict was organized at a meeting at the Y.

M. C. A. yesterday. Their campaign not be leunched until Monday or Tuesday of next week.

A meeting of the men's committees has been called for 6 o'clock Wednes: day afternoon at -the Chamber of Commerce headquarters for. instructions. and information regarding the drive. R. T.

Stickney is chairman of the solociting ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE FOR LOST BATTALION Webb City, were completed tonight by the committee of the Darrs Schalk post of the American Leglon for the picture film, "The Lost Blake Battalion," theater which. will Wednes- be shown at the day and Thursday nights. According to reports from members who have been selling tickets, the theater will be filled. The ticket sale at the door is expected to be large. It had been intended that the film would be the only attraction, but today a singing and dancing act was volunteered by a professional troupe.

Wright said that two shows would be given each night, the first beginning at 7:15 o'clock and the other at 9.0'clock. DRUGS EXCITE YOUR KIDNEYS, USE SALTS Your 'Back Hurts or Bladder Bothers, Drink Lots of Water. When your kidneys hurt and your back feels don't get scared. and' proceed to load your stomach with a lot of drugs that excite the kidneys and irritate the entire urinary tract. Keep your kidneys clean like you keep your bowels clean, by flushing them with 8 mild, harmless salts which removes the body's urinous waste and stimulates them to their normal activity.

The function of the kidneys Is to filter the blood. In 24 hours they strain from it 500 grains of acid and waste, so we can readily understand the vital importance of Drink lots of water--you can't keeping the kidneys active. drink too much; also get from any pharmacist about four ounces of Jad Salts; take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast each morning for a few days and your kidneys will act fine. This famous salts is made from. the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with Jithia, and has been used for generations to 'clean and stimulate clogged kidneys; also to neutralize the acids in urine so it no longer is a source of irritation, thus ending bladder weakness.

Salts Is inexpensive; cannot Injure; makes a delightful effervescent lithia water drink which everyone should take now then to keep their kidneys clean and active, Try this, also keep up the water drinking, and no doubt you will wonder what became of your I kidney trouble and backache. PROPERTY OWNERS: FILE PAVING REMONSTRANCE Carterville, March remonstrance was filed with M. Baird, city attorney today by property owners living on Pine street, between' Main -and Hannam streets against the proposed action of the city council to pave that street the connecting link from the end of the paving done by the state on the Carterville end of, the Jefferson highway and Main It 18 said this would be the only in paving on the highway and unless the remonstrance is withdrawn and is sufficient to restrict strip, another course be routed in the effort to make the highway entirely paved, Baird said. Because of the increased Assessment on their real estate. by paving the link, the property owners do not feel that it would improve the valu.

ation of their, property. The cost of the paving is estimated at $2.50 per front foot. MASONIC COUNCIL TO BE HELD IN CARTHAGE Carthage, March rations are being made for a Masonic council which is to be held in Carthage on -March 31, at which time Jasper Council, No. 30 of Joplin, will confer two degrees. A class of sixty-two condidates will be given the work, Of this numthirteen will be from Neosho, a of Webb City but the larger number will be from Carthage.

The purpose 18 to interest Carthage Masons 1n organizing a council in this city. H. N. Van Fleet, captain the guard of the Jasper Council of Joplin, is in charge of arrangements' for the meeting here. Arch.

Mason in good standing is eligible Ito in the council. The meeting will be held In the lodge room, opening with a banquet at 6 A large number of grand lodge' officers will be in attendance, Stolen Bicycle Webb City, March P. Kinney, chief of: police today 'at recelved notification from police Republic, that a bicycle which was stolen from in front of the West End Pharmacy Saturday afternoon had been. found. Republic 'officers said that a man' of the description given by Kinney passed throngh Carthage Saturday night and sold the bicycle Sunday morning.

'He then stole another' bicycle and rode to Springfield. Alethean Election, Webb. City, March Loyal, Alethean school literary elected society the fol- 'of Jowing officera: Francis. Wyatt, pres. Phelps Etter, vice president; Identon Hogan, secretary; Ray Mummy, treasurer.

Noel Weds. Webb City, March Noel this city and Miss Beulah McMannis of Lamar, were married Saturday at the home. of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hirma Mc- oil Mannis In Lamar.

Noel is an stock salesman and Mrs. Noel was 8 teacher in the public schools at Lamar. Webb City, March "Committee Selections. democratic city committee met. tonight in the city office and three democrats from each were seleoted to serve on the election board' without.

pay at the city election, April 5. These men will be confirmed tomorrow night at the special meeting of the council. Mrs. Young's Funeral. March services.

for Mrs. Charles Young who died Monday noon at the Carthage hospital, will be conducted Saturday, The hour. 'of funeral has not been set, pending the arrival sister who is en route to Carthage from her home California. Burial will be in Park cemetery. Baxter Couple Faxter Springs, March: Miss Ella Lundnum; daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John. and Will married the Rev, J. were Jennings Sunday morning at 'the home of the bride's, parents. Grand Ball at Commerce.

Commerce, 22-A grand ball is to be held at the city hall, Friday the benefit of the Interior decoration. of the city building. CARTERVILLE BRIEFS. H. I.

Young of Mascot. in Carterville on: business F. C. Haile of was Carterville visitor yesterday. Miss Allie Lillibridge and Mr.

and Mrs. H. Moody Were dinner guests of Dr. Ellsworth Moody 'In Joplin Inst night. Mr.

and Mra, W. R. Wilkerson were Webb. City visitors. yesterday.

Theodore Oberman of' Joplin was here on bualness Miss Elizabeth Rowley was a guest of friends in Carthage, Monday night. Agnes Burns was. a. Joplin visitor ArR. Frank Kungle war a Webb yesterday.

visitor yesterday. William Poundstone 'of Joplin was here. on business yesterday. Ivan Boyd WAS Webb 'City visitor, yesterday. The Rev.

J. n. Prater was In. Joplin- on businesa yesterday. Frank L.

Gas attended the convocation of the A. M. Scottish-Rite Baird was in in Joplin Webb City yesterday, on business Cochrane, And Am -Pritchett vialted Harry friends in Close in. Joplin on Webb. City yesterday.

business and Mre. A. N. McGrew visited yesterday. Mr.

Mr. frienda And Holman and daughters, in Joplin yesterday. Misses Helen and Gertrude, night, guests of friends in Joplin, and Myrtle Monday. Harbour and Misses Irma Madge and Jessie: Terry': were Webb City theater visitors Monday' night. WEBB OTTY BRIEFS.

Don Adams has feturnod home from Mra. visit with 'relatives arid friends in burquerqye, Charles N. M. McCray of McElhaney, spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Robert HON Russell Warthen of this- city, who of Went Second street.

student at the Kansas college, fell Monday and broke a leg above this the knee. E. C. In Baugher, the slate returned representative from district Eugene night McCool of Yale, is from Jofferson City. here visiting friends and' adverse relatives.

weather, the cleanBocause was to. have 'been held Monday, of the up, which and Wednesday of this weak, Is Tuesday he continued the remainder: of this weak, to Mrs. R. S. departed last night for son, Rumsel: Warthen, who received a brokManhattan, to 'help care for her en W.

leg M. Monday. Wright In in. Galena, called by' the seriots Illness of his brother, Miss May Rose': of Wichita, home Are. rived yesterday morning to -make her with her cousin, Mrs.

William Moore. H. Johnson departed Monday. night for Kanas City, where he will stay for several days, transacting business, Harry Palmer attended convocation of the Scottish-Rite Masons So Joplin last night. Rebekahs in.

Ceremonial. Baxter Springs, March Barr, Theima Gipson and Lena Burford were initiated Into the Rebekah lodge at the regular meeting held in the I. 0. F. hall last night.

Work was put on by the Columbus drill team, about. thirty. five members of the Columbia lodge attending. Several members from Crestline, Oswego and Joplin, also attended. Picher Couple Wed.

Picher, March Frances Worrall and Frank Denton were married yesterday by the Rev. Father Wagner at St. Mary's Catholic church in Lincolnville, The bride is a prietor sister of of the Mrs. Home J. J.

LaVine, proThe couple will make their home on Connell avenue, near First street. Small Fire at Picher, Picher, March was discovered at the Blue Goose rooming house. No. 112 Picher street, at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon but was extinguished without the aid of the fire department. Verdict Favors.

Hoshow. Galena, March verdict in favor the defendant in the case of Dr. U. G. Hoshaw against J.

R. Seidler, was given by the jury in district court this morning. The plaintiff asked $135 with interest for services in an operation for daughter of the defendant. Lenten Services Begin. Picher, March 22.

-Lenten services being held with the First Methodist church this week, began tonight with the first of a series of sermons on the life of Christ by the Rev. Guy C. Tetirick. Each lecture in to be Illustrated with stercopticon pictures. Illustrated solos and congregational hymns will feature cach service.

Candidate 'Disqualifies. Baxter Springs, March R. E. Sweeney, nominee for councilman from the Second ward on the citizen's. ticket, has notified City Clerk Shields of.

his having moved from the ward acknowledging his disqualification. The nomination of another candidate will be made in a caucus meeting to be called by W. C. Dills, committeeman. The name of F.

E. Davis 1g being suggested as candidate for this place. Republicans Caucus. Galena, March re. publican ward caucuses were held tonight.

Delegates to, the city convention and. candidates for man and for the city central of next week, were appointed. BAXTER SPRINGS BRIEFS. Mrs. Earl Childress of Baxter Springs vialted friends in Galena, Tuesday, Clara Rehm has returned to Winfleld, after a visit with her paronts, Mr.

Mra. August Rhem. Mrs. Faye Stepp of Webb City Is A guest of her parents, Mr. and Mra.

0. N. Baldwin. H. K.

Grassie of Chicago was the guest of his sister and hushand, Mr. 'and Mra. J. Nelson, No. 1201 Thirteenth st: cet, Sunday.

Miss Georgia Wilson of Willow Springs, is visiting her sister, Mr. F. McMra. R. G.

McMechan spent Tuesday In Carthage with her mother, who 'g 111. D. J. Cavanaugh, internal revenue collector, was in Baxter on business verterday. and Mra, J.

F. Wingfiend have turned from a three stay in. Callfornia." George Staton attended the Scottish Rite convocation in Joplin last night. wife of Treece Judge J. C.

Huggins and were in Baxter yeaterday. Rev. A. L. Koeneke of St.

Louis 1a. spending a few "days with C. M. Sours and the Pointers. Lambert and Miss Theima Rimeling visited in Joplin yesterday.

BRIEFS. Dr. Seller -Eyesight Specialist. Mra. James Crosby returned to' her home In Webb.

City yenterday, nfter spending A week, as the guest of her son, 'No. 821 Wall street. -Mr: And Mra. Angus McKay of Galena Heights entertained Bra. Epperson, at Sunday.

dinner. Gospel of the Empire mission held an all-day meeting and basket dinner Maude McKay has accented a noultion Sunday. with the Shackelton Dry Goods Company. C. Senter and M.

N. Alexander are In Kansas City on burners. Moses Baum of Fayetteville, spent trude Baum and family, yesterday, the guest a of her sister, Mra. Mrs. Pierre Robeson of Columbus.

is spend. Ing a few days here, the guest of relatives and friends. Barney Bliss left Monday night on. brief trip to Kansas City. J.

H. Finney, who has been. seriously 111 soveral weeks, 18 improved. Joe Baum of Joplin was in Galena, Tuesday. the L.

V. KORA Hitch, Conntruction superintendent Company of bridges of Den Moines, Is in Galena, in connection with CONSULAR OFFICERS SEEK BRANHAM HEIRS Belgian Foreign Office Holds for Distribution Estate of Man Who Died in Congo State, The police yesterday recelved a letter from the director of the consular sorvice at Washington enllating their aid 121 6n attempt to find relatives of William Groves Branham, who died April 2, 1917 at Babeyru, Belgian Congo. Branham, according to the letter, was A son of William T. Branham and Sarah Anne Davis Branham. He Is belleved to have been born.

In Joplin and later to havo resided in, Mexico City. Efforts to obtaln trace Branham's relatives through Mexico City have fulled, the lotter states. Certain personal property left by Branham 1s In charge of tho Belgian foreign office, according to Information furnished the American embassy at Brussels, which will be eurned over to heirs of Branham. Police. last night were unable to find trace of Branham'y.

relatives. Several such names appear in the city directory, however, and the police have not communicated with all of them, the new bridge at Riverton. Mrs. Charles Bryon of Chicago, who has been the guest of Mrs. Maude Murdock, 18 vieiting Mrs.

George Elliott in Picher. Mrs. Morris Shrubury and won, BIl1 Balley of Kansas City, have returned to their home after spending the. week. here with Mr.

and Mra. Floyd Williams, J. M. Sanders of Prairie Vicw farm, near Diamond, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd Williams, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M.

Brann returned tO their home Monday, after spending several days in Columbus, the guests of their daughter and husband. Mr. and Mra. Fred Swinney, Little Miss Leslie 'Bilsa, entertained berg of Mrs. A.

D. Schreiner's Sunday sihool class of the Christian Sunday school At her home Mrs. In C. Loa W. Angeles, Beard and after daughter, spending Mins Marlo, departed Monday evening for their home in Los Angeles, after spending six weeks here the guest of her sister, Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Williams, Guy Flora WAR a business visitor at merce, Tuesday. PICKER Todd Undertaking Co. Phone 100. Dr.

Seller, Galen -Eyesight specialist. Mesdames Maude Murdock, M. L. Robeson. E.

R. Wheeler, Albert Schmidt, Ida Schmidt, of Galena, and Mrs. Pierre Robeof Colmbus, were gueats. yesterday aftson of Mra. George Elliatt at 6 o'clock ernoon dindner, complimentary to Mra.

Charles Bryon of Chicago, who Is the house guest of Mrs. Elllott. Mra. Edna Husted entertained few friends at 6 o'clock dinner last evening in honor of Mra. Roblin of Oklahoma City, wife of Judge Roblin the stato industrial commission.

Mrs, E. H. Bartlett. wAR a business vialtor V. in L.

Baxter Hesterly Springs, and C. Tuesday. E. Gough were Miamt visitors Tueaday, Yadies' Aid of' the First Methodist the church will meet Thuraday afternoon in Mrs. home and Mrs.

Ross Ehrenman, as of Mrs. Claude Higgins, with Higgins tesacs. Ruth auxiliary of the 0. E. S.

was enter. Monday afternoon' at the Masonic tained with Mra. Coats and Mrs. Edua Husted, hall, Joint hostesses. Legion pave dance at The American Skelth's L.

of Kansas City is hall. Monday night, Jeane hia wife Cooper at the home of her parenta, ting and Mrs. J. J. 'Holt, Mr.

Cooper 18 Kansas City, preparing for opening a Judge in vulcanizing business in Eufaula, Okla. HiR wife is visiting her parents here. EXCHEQUER CHANCELLOR ELECTED HOUSE LEADER the Associated Press, Austen London, March Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer today was elected leader of the house of commons' and leader of the unionist party In the house. His selection at. a meeting of the unionist members of the house at the Carlton club, was unanimous.

He succeeds Andrew Bonar Law, who Mr. retired Chamberlain because of was ill "received with loud' coalition cheers when he entered the house. In reply to congratulations on his new. position, Mr. Chamberlain said he would do his best to maintain the: traditions of the house, Regarding the election of Mr: Chamberlain as leader of the union1st party in the commons, it is a political tradition man cannot be a leader of the whole party unless he has first been minister.

In ordinary party, government premier would leader of the whole party, but the: coalition matters. Lloyd George is theoretically' a liberal, and therefore cannot be leader of the union: 1st party. Lord' Curzon Is 'leader of the unionist party in the house of lords and the question of the leadership of the whole, party remain: undecided. UM CERE Carrying your day INSTANT. into the night will POSTUM A BEVERAGE soon wear you out.

Many a good night's sleep is broken up by coffee-drinking. If you find coffee keeps you awake nights, change to INSTANT I POSTUM a refreshing drink of rich coffee-like flavor, but free from coffee's harmful effects. a Reason" for Postum Made by Postum Cereal Company, Ine. Battle Creek, Michigan. "HOT TIME" RUMORS RIFE AT CITY HALL Commissioners Mum While Official Atmosphere Suggests That There's a "Hen On." Although commissionera refused to substantlate or deny them, rumors were current in the city hall yesterday, to the effect that this morning's mecting of the city commission may develop Into a "warm session." he Speculation was rife on what the subject beforo the meeting will he, and all of 8 number of things ranging from preparation of budgets to pruning of departments were advanced.

One commissioner admitted thut developments last weele led him to tollevo that "things might warm At this week's meeting. Later developments caused him to decide to keep his ucaca, however, he said, and refused to what subject had led to his remarks. IRON GATES CHAPEL TRUSTEES ELECTED Union Effort Assured Through lection of Representatives of Various Denominations. Ratification of purpose to maintain the church building at 'Iron Gatess as union chapel was effected when the committee and congregation on Sunday clected R. hoard of trustees comprising one member from each religious denomination represented in the suburban community, and reorganized the Sunday school 83 1 union school.

Trustees were chosen follows: James J. Mountain, representing the Christian church: A. G. Ecton, Baptist; P. P.

Ellis, C. Methodiat: C. A. Moyer. Preshyterian; C.

Thompson, Free Will; N. Greenbaugh, United Brotherrn, R. F. Beckman, who recently conducted a mories of meetings in the chapel, was chairman in the reorganization A. G.

Ecton was elected miperintendent of the Sunday school; C. C. Allen, assistant superintendent; Waneta Lanyon, secretary; Mrs. Eula Lanyon, assistant secretary; F. Brigga, treasurer.

Teachers elected: 0. F. Holler, young men's Bible class: Mra. James J. Mountain, True Blue Boys' Junior class; Mrs.

Greenbaugh, Loyal Girls' claAR; Mrs. Eula Lanyon, primary boys' and girls' class. A committee of Iron. Gates recently purchased the chapel of the First Presbyterian church at Joplin. SURVIVING BERNSTEIN TRIPLET GAINS STRENGTH The surviving cne pt three boys, born to Mr.

And Mrs. Harry S. Bernstein at their home, No. 11t Sergennt avenue, last Thursday was reportod last night As in satisfactory condition, although Its life virtunily was despaired of once yestorday. The baby later rallied and was stfenger last night.

Burial bf the two other triplet was held In Mount Hope cemetery yeaterday. Ncath came to one of the infants Friday ing and the other died Saturday morning. Mrr. Bornateln 19 reported in favorahle condition. Succeeds Miss Eberly, Mrs.

0, E. Lichiiter, member of the board of directors of the Young Women's Christian Association, has been employed temporarily as business and employment secretary of the association to succeed Miss Elizabeth Eberly, who was married yesterday position morning and Saturday who night. resigned DEGREES CONFERRED ON 72 MASONS HERE Fortleth Semi-Annual Reunion Opens -Convention WIll Continuc Four Days. The fortieth semi-annual reunion the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin, opened here yesterday with the conferring of the Ineffable degrees, fourth to fourteenth, upon a class of seventytwo members. The degree work was in charge of Joplin Lodge of Perfection, No.

5, and was conferred at the Scottish Rite cathedral, No. 821 Main street, The convocation will continue four days, with degrees conferred by the following Scottish Rite bodies: Joplin Chapter, No. 3, Knights Rose Croix; Joplin Council, No. 3, Knights Kadosh; Joplin Consistory, No. 3.

Large Class Today. The historical and religious degrees, fifteenth to eighteenth, will be conferred today. According to Frank Ade, secretary, a class of about the same number as were taken in yesterday will be given degrees today, More than 200 members of tish Rite bodies, many of them from surrounding towns and cities, attended yesterday's ceremonies. Dignitary officers from other cities who are attending the reunion are: Alexander G. Cochran of St.

Louis, 33rd degree, sovereign grand inspector general in Missouri, supreme council of the southern jurisdiction; Harry L. Salisbury of St. Louis, 33rd, degree honorary, master of the lodge of perfection of St. Louis; George Coslow, 33rd degree honorary, wise master of the St. Louis chapter of Rose Choix; Alfred White, 33rd degree honorary, registrar of the St.

Louis COnsistory; Charles J. Kron, 32nd degree, knight council of the court of honor, St. Louis consistory; Charles T. Kornbradt, 32nd degree, K. C.

C. past venerable master of the Kansas City lodge of perfection, and Oscar F. Lander, 32nd degree, K. C. C.

of Kansas City. AVERAGE POPULATION 35.5 SQUARE MILE Washington, March avenage density of population throughout the United 'States exclusive of outlying possession was 35.5 persons per square mile of land area in 1920 as against 30.9 in 1910 the census bureau announced today. The density in the individual states in 1920 ranged from seventenths of one per square mile in Nevada to 566.4 in Rhode Island the bureau announced. It exceeded 200 per square mile in five states. Rhode Island with 566.4: Massachusetts 479.2 New Jersey 120 Connecticut 286.4 and New York 217.9.

The density figures for other states include: Arkansas 33.4; Kansas 21.6; Missouri 49.5 Oklahoma 29.2. HOTEL MANAGER REPORTS BIG GAIN Indiana Man Adds Twenty-Two Pounds to Weight-Health Perfect Now. "For five years before I got. Tanlac I had indigestion so bad I just had to live on milk toast, and such like; but now I'm eating pork chops, bacon and eggs, steaks, and other. real foods and everything agrees with me so well I've actually gained twenty-two pounds in weight and feel good all the time." The above statement was made by H.

H. Humbert popular manager of the Doxey Hotel, Anderson, in relating his experience with Tanlac recently. Mr. Humbert's uniform courtesy to the public has won for him many friends, and his efficient management of the Doxey resulted in a patronage of which her is justly proud. "I only wish," said Mr.

Humbert, "I could have gotten hold of Tanlac several years ago, for it would have. saved me a world of suffering, say nothing of the money I paid out trying to get well. After eating I had such awful cramping pains in my stomach I often thought my time had surely come. Gas bloater me up as tight as a drum, and some days I had to leave my office on. account of an awful sick headache.

Then my kidneys began bothering me, and. my back hurt so bad could hardly get around the hotel. My kidneys bothered me at night, and the way I ached and hurt, gether with nervousness, kept me, from getting the sleep I needed. "Well, just before I got Tan-. lac I was in such a bad fix I just was able to look after my workand -was going down hill so fast it alarmed me very But I cer-.

tainly feel like a different man now; 2. for, to make a long story short, I'm a well man and I mean to say by that I haven't an ache or pain of any kind. certainly feel thankful for my good health and I'm: glad to make this statement for what it may be worth to Tanlac is sold in Joplin, by Jackson Drug W. D. Glass Drug ogo, W.

D. Laney, Larussell, Morgan Drug Hogan Drug Neck Mo. Ladies Let Cuticura Keep Your Skin Fresh and Young Soap, Ointment, address: Finishing, Picture Frames. KING'S 623 Main. Newman's Newman's An Important Easter Sale! Young Men's All Wool Blue (Men's Serge Suits Floor) Store, Second Clothing With Two Pair of Trousers -at $35 A new idea in Clothes Retailing is offered for the first time in Joplin today by Newman's.

Men's guaranteed All-Wool Blue Serge Suits, with two pairs of trousers, at price that would be most moderate for suits of this a type if sold in the usual way. Come to this great clothing store today and ask to see one of these. YOUNG MEN'S ALL-WOOL. BLUE SERGE SUITS WITH TWO PAIRS OF. TROUSERS.

If so, then you will have exercised good judgment because we believe them to be the greatest suit values shown in years by any clothing store anywhere. All are in new double-breasted models' and one-half wool mohair lined. The vests, are all athletic style and the trousers finished with plain or cuff bottoms. These Suits with one pair of Newmans.