The News and Observer from Raleigh, North Carolina • 3

FRIDAY MORNING, Mint Jell Try Jiffy- -Jell with roast lamb or cold meats. It is vastly better than mint sauce. Try Jiffy- Jell desserts with their real fruit flavors in essence form, in vials. Each rich in condensed fruit juice that it makes a real fruit dainty. Yet they cost no more than old-style gelatine desserts.

Jiffy Jell 10 Flavors, at Your Grocer's 2 Packages for 25 Cents 412. R. J. CONRAD AWARDED DAMAGES AGAINST CITY Given $850 For Injury Received By Fall On Street; Case Is Compromised Constable R. J.

Conrad was awarded $850 damages against the city of Raleigh in Superior Court in a compromised judgment signed by Judge Allen. He is given damages for an injury he received about a year ago when he broke his leg by stepping from a street car into a hole in the pavement. The aceident oceurred on East Cabarrus street nearly in front of Mr. Conrad's home. A road is only as strong as its weakest county link.

and The township present hit-and-miss many weak links which are costing the people much money in the form of a mud tax. Work for a State System as provided for in the Scales-Stevens INFLUENZA CAUSES 27 DEATHS IN JANUARY Influenza and pneumonia caused 27 of the 69 deaths in Raleigh during January, as shown in Registrar W. T. Davis' monthly report. Of the number of deaths, 41 were white and 28 colored.

There were 22 non-resident people who died here, Deaths in institutions were: Rex hospital, 13; St. Agnes hospital, State hospital, Soldiers' Home, State Prison, 3. Ten of those who died were over seventy years old. Raleigh township outside of the city, only five deaths were reported. There were 12 births.

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saw Lydia E. Pink: ham's Vegetable Compound adver tised in the newspa pers, and took: six (bottles, and am well woman. Yo: can use my name tell the world the good your medicine has done me a3 I shall praise it always." -Mrs. A. L.

DEVINE, 647 St. Paul Avenue, Lo: Angeles, Calif. Women who suffer from any form weakness, as indicated by displacements, inflammation, ulceration, irregularities, backache, headaches, nervousness or the blues," should do as Mrs. De Vine did, and give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a thorough trial.

For, over forty contains years this famous remedy, which the curative, strengthening properties of good fashioned roots and herbs, has been correcting just such ailments. If you have mysterious complications write for advice to Lydla E. Pinkham Medicine Lynn, Mass. 1 15 OZS.NET VALCA 6 For Breakfast -a Dish of Valca Prunes. Seven prunes contain as much food value as an average sized serving of steak.

Packed the Valca way they combine tion with cleanliness and economy. Ask your grocer for the Valca Recipe Book and try our other Valca products. VALCA FEBRUARY 7, 1919. MUCH OF HOSPITAL MATERIAL ON HAND Committee in Charge of Emergency Hospital Wants Advice As To Its Disposition TENDENCY IS TO GIVE TO ASSOCIATED CHARITIES About $4,500 in Cash Given To Hospital But There Will Be No Balance Following the discontinuance of the Emergency Hospital the committee in charge now has on hand a variety of articles bought and contributed for the use of the hospital in treating infinenza cases. Around $4,500 was contributed in cash the time, with the promise that all left, over would be returned ot the donors.

There is to be none left over, for the little balance a hand now. will be used in. meeting outstanding indebtedness But the material including various hospital equipment, the committee thinks best to turn over to the Associated Charities where it may revert to the good of the entire community. But before doing this, it wants the approval of the citizens of Raleigh who made the work the hogpital possible. Committee's Statement.

For this purpose the committee yesterday issued the following statement signed by A. L. Baker, chairman, and B. Crow, treasurer: "To the Contributors to the Influenza Emergency Hospital Fund: "In matter of the fund collected during the months of October, November and December to take care of the Influenza Emergency Hospital, the mittee who had this matter in chargoing now wish to make their final statement to the contributors. "The names of all contributors and and have, is the heretofore purpose been of pub- the amounts, committee to prepare a final statement showing the disbursement of all funds received by them.

"The committee now has on hand the following articles for disposition: Blankets, 225; towels, 130; Pillow cases, 128; sheets, 314; gowns, 107; wash rags, 36; lamps, wearing apparel, 17; rags, 44; slippers (bedroom), kimono, two bags miscellaneous pieces, rags, about 110; mattresses, 36; rubber hot water bags, 10; metal irrigator, cots, packages sputum cups, drinking tubes, 12; combs, iron bed, catheter, 12; toilet paper, 48; nurses charts, 500; 6 packager paper napkins; hair brushes, bill files, globe clip holders for charts, fly swatters, 41; box fly paper, ice caps, box oxide ointment, yards unbleached sheeting, 20; screening material, yards, 16; metal basins, 36: metal bed 1 pans, 10; china bed pans, metal tubs, metal buckets, 18; metal pitchers, metal buckets (tin), metal trays, fruit jars, oil can, stew pot, aluminum pan, dust pan, 1. "We are informed that the Associated Charities of Raleigh spent some $800 during the recent influenza epidemic, trying to take care of the traordinary situation, and it has been suggested that the foregoing articles be turned over to the Associated Charities in payment of this account. "While the committee did not assume responsibility Associated for the Charities, amount spent feel by yet we that did a great work in helping us cope, with the influenza situation. The articles mentioned, being secondhand, would have to be sold at a great reduction, even if there is a market for part of them, and it is thought that the disposition suggested would be 8 solution of the problem. "Your committee does not feel at liberty turn these articles over to the Associated Charities without the approval of the contributors, ard it is desired that there be a full, free and frank expression on this subject.

"We will be glad to have the wishes of the contributors in this matter." North Carolina will keep pace with other progressive States when legislation is passed provid. a fund for the construction of a State System of MRS. JOHN T. SHARP DIES; INTERMENT IN ELM CITY Mrs. Virginia Crafton Sharpe, wife of Captain J.

T. Sharpe, of Raleigh, died yesterday moining at 8:45 o'clock at her home on North Person street after a lingering illness. Mrs. Sharpe who was born in Richmond, spent her girlhood in Wilson but had resided in Raleigh for the past twenty years. Her early married life was spent in Elm City, the original home of her husband.

She was noble Christian woman and was beloved by all who knew her. She was a faithful wife and a devoted mother to her two nephews and niece whom she reared from earliest infancy and upon whom she showered a mother's tenderest love. Besides her husband, Mr. Sharpe, she is rvived by her neice, Mrs. Frank B.

Simpson, of Raleigh; her two nephews, Mr. Wilton H. Pridgen, of Raleigh, and Mr. Charles R. Barnes, of Norfolk, also three sisters, Miss Florence Crafton, of Nashville, who was her at the time of her death; Mrs.

C. B. Harris, of Scottsville, Mrs. William Tucker, of Camden, Ohio, and one brother, Mr. Clifton Crafton, of Camden, Ohio.

Mrs. Sharpe was a member of the church of the Good Shepherd. A twilight service commemorating her death was conducted in the home Thursday by Rev. C. A.

Ashby, assisted by Rev. W. W. Peele and Rev. J.

L. Morgan. The body was taken to Elm City this morning at 4:00 o'clock where the funeral services will be held and interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery, JOINT HEARINGS WILL BEGIN NEXT TUESDAY Joint hearings on the educational bills now before both houses of the General Assembly will begin next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Senate chamber. Bills embodying the views of the State Department of Education as to a solution of the problem of a six months' school tern. in North Carolina have been introduced in the House by Representative Victor S.

Bryant, chairman of the House Committee on Education, and in the by Senator W. B. Cooper, acting chairman of the Senate Committee on Education. Wash Out Your Pores With Cuticura Soap And have a clear, sweet, healthy skin with little trouble and trifling expense. Cantrast this simple wholesome treatment with tiresome massaging and other fads.

On retiring emra" the face with Cuticura Ointment ou the end of the finger, wash off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, using plenty of soap, best applied with the hands which it softens wonderfully, and continue bathing a few moments. Rinse with tepid water, dry gently and dust on a few grains of Cuticura Talcum Powder, a delicate fascinating fragrance, Everywhere 25c. each. TWO EAST RALEIGH WOMEN HELD FOR TRIAL Clara Allen and Nancy Cotton Bound Over To Federal Court Clara Lester Allen, white, and Nancy Cotton, colored, yesterday were held for trial in Federal Court on a charge of immoral conduct within five miles of an army camp Juanita Mitchell, colored, was discharged. The three women caught in a raid in East last Saturday night conducted Raleigh, Handy of the Department of Justice, were given a hearbefore United States Commissioner P.

Batchelor: The principal evidence against defendants held for trial was given by military police who for some time watched the houses of the women and made notes of visits there L' men at different hours of the night. It developed that all the cases against the women arrested were prepared by military police of Camp Polk. Their testimony, however, was against Clara Allen and Nancy Cotton. It developed Juanita Mitchell -as arrested in the Federal building when she accompanied Nancy Cotton as a friend. Juanita was not caught in any house raided by the officers.

Commissioner Batchelor explained that there was no evidence to justify the defendant being held for trial. The bonds of Clara Allen and Nancy Cotton were fixed at $250 for their appearance at the May term of Federal court. Both defendants furnished bail. Louise Price and Blanche McCade, two other white women caught raid, will be given preliminary hearings Saturday by Commissioner Batchelor. COUNTY OFFICERS GET BEER BUT NO KETTLES County officers destroyed two illicit distilling plants yesterday afternoon but failed to find the kettles and worms.

At both places the kettles had been removed from the furnaces, but 5,000 gallons of beer were destroyed. The plants were located about three miles from Apex. The officers in the raid were Deputy Sheriffs Jesse Wyatt, Roy Honcyeutt, W. L. Walls and Policeman Ellis, o2 Apex.

Dance At Mebane. Mebane, Feb. will be An informal dance given at the new brick warehouse here on Friday evening, commencing at nine o'clock. A special orchestra from Greensboro will furnish music. To Help Make Strong, Keen Americans Now 1 Being used by over three increase million the ple annually.

It will folks in weeks' time in many instrength of weak, nervous, run-down two stances. Ask your Doctor or druggist about it. Healing Spring At Your Door Here is a very unusual and peculiar offer--one that you rarely meet with. It evidences the greatest faith on the part of its maker and inspires confidence. It is made by an earnest and enthusiastic man who not only thinks but knows from personal experience that he is right.

He proposes to give you the equivalent of a three weeks' visit to a Mineral Spring of most remarkable restorative powers and make no charge if you are not benefited. His offer has been accepted by several thousands of sufferers and in his all records parts of show the that United only two in a hundred, on the average, report no benefit. If you suffer from dyspepsia, indigestion, rheumatism, gall stones, kidney, bladder or liver disease, uric acid poisoning, or other condition caused by impure blood, take Mr. Shivar at his word and sign and mail the following letter: Shivar Spring, Box 91H, Shelton, S. C.

Gentlemen: your guarantee offer and enclose herewith two dollars for ten gallong of Shivar Mineral Spring Water. agree to give it a fair trial, in accordance with instructions contained in booklet you will send, and if it fails to benefit my case you agree to refund the price in full upon receipt of the two empty demijohns which I agree to retr.rn promptly. Shipping Point (Please write distinctly.) THE NEWS AND OBSERVER 3 "Raleigh's Shopping Center" BOYLAN-PEARCE COMPANY Friday, Weekly Remnant Sales Day The growing interest in these Remnant Sales Days is accounted for in no other way than the increasing eofirt on the part of the various heads of the store's departments to make them so. (For this Friday special prices on new goods have formed a happy combination, with reduced prices on small and broken lots, which must result i in profit for those who take advantage of it. Fur Trimmings Must Make Way For Spring Trimmings Hudson Seal-10 inches wide; was $20 a 1 Beaver--Four inches wide; was $10.00 a yard, for yard $12.50 yard, for yard $6.50 Alaskan Seal- -Four inches wide; was $10.00 inches wide; was $7.50 a yard, $16.50 a yard, for for yard $4.50 Hudson Seal--Four inches wide; was $10 a Black Kit Coney-12 inches wide; was yard, for yard $6.50 $14.00 a yard, for yard $9 50 Beaver-10 inches wide; was $25.00 a $16.50 One Fur Collar--Was $13.50, yard, for for $7.50 Last Chance to Buy FURS this Season Not Many Left- -But Note the Prices: One Gray Fox Muff--With head and tail.

$9.75 One Taupe Wool Muff- Was $15.00, Was $22.50, for for $5.00 One Red Fox Muff -With head and tail. 75 One Brown Coney Muff- Was $8.95, Was $22.50, for $9 for $3 95 One Stone Marten 'Opossum Muff. Was One White Coney Set- Vas $19.50, $20.00, for $5 00 for $7 95 One Black Wolf Muff- $29.50 One Natural Raccoon Neckpiece Was for $12.50 $19.50, for $7.50 One Black Lynx Muff-Was $35.00, $15.00 One Beaver Collarette- -Was $49.50, for for $22.50 Scratch Wool Sets for Women and Misses Scratch Wool Sets for Infants White and colors; were $2.95. Today (In the Millinery Department) $1.45 Cap Today and Scarf, all white; were 95c. 25.

After-Inventory Offers Many SILK Opportunities Discontinued lines and broken assortments have been tagged for quick disposal. Georgette Crepes- -That sold at $1.59 a yard, Belding's Satin Stripe Taffeta -Beautiful quality. Colors for, yard maize, lavender and light blue; were $2.50 $1.29 Ten different colors, including Black and White; all 40 a yard. Today, yard $1.69 inches wide. Twelve Pieces of Silk Stripe Shirting-All 32 inches wide, that sold at $1.19 a yard.

Stock-taking has brought to light hundreds of Today, yard 79c SILK REMNANTS Three Pieces of Silk -Colors, light blue, pink, and maize; 40 inches wide; were $2.95. in convenient waist and skirt lengths of every kind and Today $1.95 and color. The saving is from a third to a half. One Navy Velveteen Coat-Size 10; Junior Misses' Coats was $9.75, for $5.95 One Brown Velveteen -Size 14; was $9.75, (Sizes 14, 17 and 19) for $5.95 All-wool Coatings--Navy and Maroon; were $19.50, for $11.95 One Black Velveteen Coat--Size 16; was Boy's OVERCOATS $16.50, for $9.65 MUST GO One $9.75, Wool for Plaid Coat-Size 15; was $5.95 Four $8.95, for All-wool Oxford Mixtures -Were $4 95 Six Meltons and Oxfords- Were $11.95, Two All Chincilla Effects- -Green; $5.95 for $6.95 were $9.75, for (All Ages-4 to 9 Years) Four New Styles of Dress Trimmings Wirthmor Waists For Today's Selling Hundreds of Yards of Trimming Braids that FOR TODAY sold at 25c, 50c and 75c. For choice, yard 10c Real Venice Insertions that sold at 25c, 30c, 35c and No such Waist made $1.50 40c a yard.

The edges have been sold, for so the Insertions will go for, yard 15c Name Address.