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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12

Copyright, 1918, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate9
where's the rag bag?" asked Uncle
Wiggily Longears, the bunny rabbit
gentleman, as he came down stairs IN
the hollow stump bungalow n morn
ing, with something hanging over his
paw. where is the rag bag?' .
What in the world do you want OF
the rag bag?" asked Nurse Jane. Are
you going to make an old-fashioned
carpet?"
"Oh, no." spoke Mr.. Longears. But
here is an old Goa Of mine, and l want
to put it in the rag bag OF course, l
don't exactly want to throw 1t away,
since it is wicked to waste anything.
But it will make good rags for you, or
maybe for some poor tramp. Any
how, where's the rag bag?'
Let me see that coat, Mr.. Long
ears" exclaimed Nurse Jane, with
something like fire in her eyes. She
why, the very idonical idea!' cried
the muskrat lady. THAT is a perfectly
good coat An it needs is a few patches
here and there. I hope you're not too
proud to wear a patched coat in these
war tines
Wiggily. Patch my coat as much as
you please, and I'll wear it. But l
don't like it when it is ragged"
IT don't blame you" spoke Nurse
Jane. "Tll patch it at once for you,
and you can wear it for your second
best"
SO when Uncle Wiggily went out to
look for an adventure, Nurse Jane sat
down with her bag Of patches, her
needle, thread and thimble. INC got
ready to fix the bunny rabbits coat,
She was just about to sew when the
telephone rang, and, dropping every
thing, Nurse Jane hurried to answer 1t.
Mrs. Wibblewobble, the duck lady, was
talking.
"Can you come right over?' she
asked. "Mr. Wibblewobble just bought
me a lovely new feather bonnet, and
want you to see it."
"Well, | was going to mend Uncle
Jane, "but / guess I can do it when
come back. I'll be right over"
SO leaving her sewing things and
the coat on a chair, across the meadows
she went to Mrs. Wibblewobble's house.
And no sooner had she stepped out
Of the, hollow stump bungalow than
along came Susie Littletail, the rabbit
the duck girls,
"Ho, Uncle Wlggily!" they called,
I'VE haven't n school today, as the
fire went out. We're going to have some
fun! Want to come with uSE
But no one answered, for Uncle Wig
gily wasn't home, nor was Nurse Jane
and Susie and Lulu and Alice went In
the hollow stump bungalow, for the
door wasn't locked.
They saw the ragged coat, and the
patches, needle and thread all ready tC
mend it. and Susie said:
ooh, I'm going to sew on a patch anc
surprise Uncle Wiggily. III sew on q
red patch. That will look pretty"
And I'll sew on a white one" sale
Lulu. 'Ill help mend his coat" .
80 will T. spoke Alice. TN sew or
a blue patch" ,
So Susie and Lulu and Alice eacl
sewed a patch on Uncle Wiggily's coat
putting them in the right places ovel
the ragged holes. Very nice and 1ea'
patches they were, too, and when they
were sewed on, a red one, a white on
and a blue one, the coat-well, the Goa
locked very patriotic, if you know wha
l mean.
And when the little animal girls hat
finished, they ran out to play, leaving
the coat on a chair. Nurse lane stayet
longer thar she meant to at Mrs, Will
h~leWobble's, and before she came home
in came Uncle Wiggily. He was in
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
TRACTOR SCHOOLS TO BE
HELD IN MISSISSIPPI

JACKSON, Miss. Dec. 10. (spl.)-
Tractor schools for members of the
boys' working reserve will be held in
each county of the state during : the
coming summer, according to an an
nouncement by Prof. J. T. Calhoun, in
charge of B. W. R. activities in Mis-
sissippi.
Five boys will be sent to A. and NJ.
college early in the summer and
trained, so that they may act as in
~structors. The schools will teach the
gas engine and will show how farm
life may be made free from drudgery
through the use Of modern machinery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
Orpheum,

A music lesson as played by Sam Ad-
ans and j. p, Griffith at the Orpheum
this weelt. Is a humorous idea of what
a vocal instructor has to contend with.
The sKil aitOrLS I'M opportunities
for the legitimate comedy and a legiti-
mate reason WHY this com"dv should
be interspersed with song Mr.. Adams
appear as the music teaCner dnd In en-
%deavoring to show his pupils what can
be done with a voice, he Is given a
chance to use his own fine voice to
very good advantage, Mr.. Griffith has
n dual role, the first a vocal asplrant
who should be shoveling coal, and the
second a temperamental prlma donna
whose vocation should be . shoveling
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
NABS THREE NEGROES
AND CARGO OF LIQUOR

Three Arkansas negroes aboard an
/. G. train from Caruthersville, Mo,
were nahbed by Sergt. f. 0. Haynes
as they stepped from ii train Thurs
day morning with three suitcases and
a whisky vest full OF pint whisky bot
ties, valued at approximately 5000,
They gave their names as Dave
Johnson, Helena; Charles Gleeden, Mar
lama and William Young, Helena.
Young's liquor vest, concealed beneath
his outer wearing apparel, contained
nine pints OF liquor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
(To Be Continued
CAPITAL DISCHARGED

CONWAY, Ark, Dec. ~. (Spl)-
Capt. |, N. McCollum, who has been
an officer Of the army medical corps,
was mustered out Of service at Biz.
mingham, Ala, the first of the week,
and has returned here. Capt. Nc
Collum had received his overseas equip
ment and was under orders to report
for embarkation when the signing of
the armistice halted further increase
Of the American forces abroad.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
THIEVES STEAL AUTO
UNDER POLICE EYES

While Or. w. IL. Howard, 213 North
Cochran place, was attending the John
SON Pidgeon nuptials at the home Of
DR.. Eugene Johnson, 2l0 South Mclean
boulevard, Wednesday night, a nervy
auto thief outwitted the watchful eyes
Of three Memphis police officers and
fled with the physicians new car.
The robbery was learned shortly at
terward and police headquarters noti-
fled
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
TRUSTEES TO MEET.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. ~. (Spl)
Two new University of Tennessee
buildings. to cost approximately $780,
000, will be considered by trustees of
the institution at a meeting called by
President Brown Ayres to be held here
Dec. II. They will be an administra-
ton building and a gymnasium and ar
mory building.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
RIDES STREET CARS TO
ENFORCE ANTlFLU RULE

Edward A. Murphy. sanitary inspec-
tor, was busly engaged Thursday riding
street cars on the various lines to see
that the passengers keep the windows
up as a precautionary measure against
the spread of influenza.
Inspector Murphy says that some
make vigorous protests against the
open windows.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
WOUNDED NOV. IL.

CONWAY, Ark, Dec. 70. (SplO-
Lee James, OF Holland, was wounded
in action the day the armistioe vas
signed, according to a wire received by
his relatives from the war department.
that young James was wounded, to-
gether with the date. without entering
into details.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
WILL PUBLISH NOTES.

SANTIAGO, Dec. 12.-Notes ex-
changed by the Chilean government
with the United States and Argentina
relative to the controversy between
Chile and Peru will be published in
a few days, according to IN announce
ment here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
NEW ERA BOARD E E

The executive board OF the New Era,
association is now in session at the ST
Max BAPTIST church on South Lauder7
dale street. The sessions will close
Friday night, Dec. ID.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
MACHINE FEATURES II NEWS SCIMITAR DAILY HOWE AEzg

wheat cakes. Other acts make up a
most pleasing ensemble of acts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12
BY HOWARD R. eARis.

Copyright, 1918, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate9
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-12

Beyond the fact that we require references frC
have not had previous charge accounts with us, tn
ditions to such shipments. To facilitate a prompt dc
gest> that you have your banker or two or three '
chants write us in regard to your responsibility.
If you are not quite sure as to the size and g
wish, ask for a copy of our Diamond Booklet, No.
plains our selling plans, besides gives you a definite
ference between our several grades. A postal car
bring our booklet by return mail.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
M 'CANN CASE IS
 IN HIGH COURT

Claiming that Ival McCann was being held on a suspicion and not even circumstantial evidence, Hubert w. Clark, at the habeas corpus pro- deedings held before Judge Stanford yesterday, argued for the release of McCann, who is charged with the murder of Kenneth c. Folston.
 The court will read the justice court evidence before handing down his de- cision. The evidence is not the only point Clark has asked the court to consider, but 'also the question of bail, which he holds exorbitant. When McCann was held to answer, the lower court fixed the bond at $10,000 cash or $15,000 surety.
 County Attorney L. NJ. Laney op- posed lowering the bail. In view of held that it was first degree murder or nothing at all, and that the amount placed by the court was not unreasonable.
 In answer to Mir Clark's argument that the warrant for McCann's arrest was null and void in that it was not filled out according to law, and that the constable who served the warrant had failed to show the day it was issued. Laney admitted that there were irregularities.
 The endorsement on the warrant of arrest should have been urged be- tween the time of arrest and the pre- liminary hearing. but not after the preliminary" said Laney. who argued that McCann was not now being held under the original warrant of arrest.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
SCOTTSDALE PLANS
 FUR BIGGER SCHOOL

As soon as the necessary legal steps can be taken d $7,O00 school bond election will be held iu Scotts- dale for the purpose of enlarging the school house. Charles Miller, clerk of the board of trustees in conference with A. H. Fulton, county school superintendent, yesterday pointed out the need of more room in the school built nine years ago when it was said there would be no reed of an addition for 40 years. Six pupils were enrolled at that time, while at present 100 girls and boys arc receiving their education in the two-room and basement building, the corridor of which is being utilized as q class room.
 To relieve the congested condition, funds are necessary and Miller de- clares there is no doubt but that the bond election will carry. The school has nine grades and at this time three teachers are employed. The school will close a week from tomor- row and reopen in the autumn with M. A. Grouse as principal. Grouse, who is a brother of C. w. Grouse, assistant county school superintend- ent, formerly taught at Poncho, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
PERSONAL MENTION

W. II. Goddard of the United States forest reserve, came down from Roose- welt on d short business trip. He is d guest at the Jefferson hotel.
 James P. Boyle, a well known attor- ney of Douglas, is stopping at the Ho- tel Adams while here attending to busi- ness interests.
 Bert Haskett registered at the Com. mercial hotel yesterday. Mir. Haskett is Q government sheep inspector.
 Mrs. II. L. Laskey, Miss Aliens Sheldon and Miss Bernice Sheldon came up from Douglas yesterday and registered at the Hotel Adams
 John Gleeson, well known mining man of Gleeson, is here on a combined business and pleasure trip. He is stopping at the Hotel Adams.
 Eleanor Blevins Betts, former popu- lar member of the Ed Redmond Stock company, is a guest at the Hotel Adams while in the city for few days.
 II. F. Long, who IS here inspecting the Indian reservations, is registered at the Jefferson hotel.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
COMB SAGE TEA IN
 L|FELESS GRAY HAIR
Look Young! Common Garden Sage and Sulphur darken so naturally
 nobody can tell

Grandmother kept her hair beauti- fully darkened, glossy and abundant with brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Whenever her hair fell out or took on that dull, faded or strcakcd appear ance, this simple mixture was applied with wonderful effect. By asking at any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compond," you will get a large bottle of this old-time recipe, ready to use, for about 50 cents. This simple mixture can be depended upon 10 restore natural color and beauty to the hair and is splendid for dandruff, try, itchy scalp and falling hair.
 A well-known downtown druggist says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, because it darkens so nat urally and evenly that nobody can tell 1t has been applied-its so easy 10 use, too. You simply dampen a comb or soft brush and draw 1t through your hair. taking one strand at time. By morning the gray hair disappears; after another application or two, it is restored 10 its natural color and looks glossy soft and abun- dant--Adv.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
TOWN TOPICS

SOCIAL PosTPoNED.-The social set for Thursday evening at the Eman- uel Baptist church has been postponed until next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
 VISIT MRS. BIRDNO-Mrs. J. c. Halderman of Tucson and Mrs. Ed. Maxey of Bisbee are visiting the mother of Mrs. Halderman, Mrs. John J. Birdno.
 MEETING PoSTPoNED-A meet ing between members of the Dixie Highway commission and. commit tee from tho Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed indefinitely.
 DEGREE GRANTED. - On the ground of non-support, Mrs. Alice Griffin yesterday obtained decree from Albert Griffin, an Arizona miner. The decree was signed by Judge Ly- man.
 ON INSPECTION ToUR.-Mrs. Har- old Baxter left last evening for San Francisco, where she will inspect the canteen work of the Pacific division of the Red Cross. From there she will go to Denver
 LICENSED TO WED.-Marriage li- censes were issued yesterday to Eu- genio Lopez, 25, Tempe, and Manuela Barcenes, 20, Tempe; John B. Giovan- do, 5S, Chicago, and Margaret Roppolo,
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23

 COMES TONIGHT

Today's the day for about Al pupils of the Phoenix high school for today's the day that will mark the final mile- stone of their four years journey through learning land.
 For many of the pupils, today marks the end of the last lap of their educa- tional race and they will step out into the cruel world to either fight the Ger mans or hold a wedge under the door that the proverbial wolf is alleged to attempt entrance at.
 More than half of the pupils, how ever, will probably go on to higher in stitutions of learning. Some perhaps to the T.. of A., where Professor El- liott will teach next year, or to the Flagstaff normal where Professor R. Thane Cook will teach. Others will take up work in other universities all over the country.
 Meanwhile the thing that is worry ing every member of the senior class is commencement etiquette. For their benefit it would be bright idea for some literary genius to write book on How to Commence"
 The greater part of the senior class has never before commenced, and that part of it that has gone through this interesting experience didn't get a good start and is back to try again this year.
 Sad as a senior is alleged to feel when leaving his alma mater, judging from the words of certain members oi this years graduating class, 1t will Dc i too much of a joy to find a bona fide l diploma in their hands for any sorrow to creep in. Perhaps after the di- plomas have been safely distributed and the seniors know they will never more have to translate Caesar at Phoe- nix high school sorrow will reign su- preme and tears will flow copiously as an evidence of sincerity.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
JAMES SIMPSON
 IN NEW FIELD

James C.. Simpson, for the past eight years connected with The Arizona Re publican IS reporter, telegraph editor and feature story writer, has entered into d partnership with H. B. Parrott. for some time proprietor of the Lyon garage, at 229 East Adams street, and will hereafter devote his entire time and energies to that line of work. He will take into his new venture the good will and confidence of host of friends and acquaintances made during the l2 years he has lived in this city. Coup ling this with untiring energy and good business instinct, there is good reason to believe that the new firm will pros- per to an even greater degree than it has in the past.
 With the possible exception of one or two, there is probably no better known news writer in the city of Phoe- nix than James G. Simpson. As city hall reporter, MT. Simpson has been identified with the myriad of activities connected with the city commission, police, fire, water and building depart ments. His reports of news happen ings, about the city hall have been both invariably accurate and unbiased, hay ing to do only with actual facts and not colored by prejudice or policy.
 As editor of the Lodge Lore depart ment, Simpson won many friends, both in the several orders with which he is connected and with others of which he is not a member. As a free lance re- porter, he landed many exclusive stories. his wide acquaintance aiding him in this.
 While the auto repair business is one dIffaTnnt he rafl i,, which he has been engaged, he pos sesses a fundamental knowledge of the requirements for success. In associat- | ing himself with H. B. Parrott, a man of wide experience in the business, and | one who in the few months he has been | in business here has won the confi- dence and respect of a host of cus- | toners, Simpson has shown excellent | judgment. It is believed that the new firm of Parrott x Simpson is one that has come to stay and to enjoy the pat ronage of those who seek good work by competent mechanics at reasonable | figures.
 |. For the present, but few changes will
 be made in the garage, which is al- ready as well equipped to handle gen. eral automobile repairing as any in | town. It's central, down. town location will have tendency to attract custom CTS. With automobile washing and polishing and carburetor work and storage of machines by the day, week or month, the Simpson & Parrott ga- rage has a sufficiently varied line tc appeal to all users of machines. It is with a feeling of regret that
 The Republican parts with the services
 of MT. Simpson, who has shown lis loyalty and worth as an employe in z | thousand ways. The best wishes fol
 his success in his new line is extended
 to him by every person connected witt
 the paper he served so long,
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
CH|CLE COMPANY |S
 AIDING IN WAR WORK

The American Chicle company has again come into the limelight by intro ducing an idea that will in all proba.- bility be followed by other manufac turers in this country. The company has prepared a set of Is slogans refer ring to War Savings stamps, Liberty bonds, food conservation and Red Cross work.
 A slogan will appear on every five cent package and every penny stick of chewing gum manufactured by the American Chicle company. An exam pie of some of the slogans will be as follows:
 Help the boys at the front-con- serve food"
 Buy Liberty bond and help win the war
 Our boys over there depend on you buy War Savings stamps
 "The Red Cross is a friend in need over there. Help the Red Cross
 Eighteen similar slogans will be featured continually by the American Chicle company. The average con sumer has no idea what the distribu tion of propaganda in this way means.
 For instance: The American Chicle company, from the Pacific coast fac tory, located in San Francisco, dis tributes about 25,000,000 wrappers monthly, wbich represents an enor- nous production and one that is grow ing rapidly, so when you buy your fif e- cent package of chewing gum, read Inc slogan on the outside package and read the slogans on the inside penny sticks, but don't stop at the reading. Elf you have not already done so. do something to help one of the causes | featured on the slogans These slogans will appear on such varieties as Adams California Fruit Adams, Black Jack, Beeman's Pepsin. l and Adams Pepsin, and also on man! other varieties manufactured by the American Chicle company.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
CHEVROLET MAKES
 WONDERFUL! RECORD

Corporal G. Morley Howard, after completing a 12 days furlough in Phoe- nix with his relatives drove back to San Diego in a Chevrolet automobile, making the trip i'll the record time of 46 hours, with an average of better than A miles to the gallon of gasoline.
 Corporal Howard drove the new model 49O Chevrolet touring car. He was accompanied by members of his family. He is the son of J. Stanley Howard who recently bought Chevro- let roadster for his daughter.
 Corporal Howard left Phoenix May I6 and reached San Diego at 3:15 o'clock on the morning of May s. He travelled from Needles to San Diego without stopping and reported to his command in the 115th ammunition cotps on time.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
bOYS OFFERED
 FOR RC|TYWORK

More than 125 boys of the United States Boys Working reserve of the Phoenix high school will begin work in a few days on a number of ranches throughout the farming district of the Salt River valley.
 Fifty or more of the boys have re- sponsible positions in industrial enter prises within the city filling vacancies in railroad and engineering offices. surveying, reclamation service, and creameries, which have lost men through draft orders.
 It has come to the attention of those in charge of the Boys reserve here that the supply of labor is shorter in Phoenix than in the country. There fore, in view of this fact and since the purpose of the organization is to meet the labor demand where it is most urgent, the management will place boys wherever they can be best utilized.
 The reserve will keep its high school office open to receive calls, from busi- ness men and ranches needing boy workers. It will also be there to list time to time. The telephone number of the high school office of the organi- zation is 1546.
 It is particularly called to the atten- ton of business firms that any work that they may offer at this time to the boys that is of vocational nature and where the boys may learn a trade or business will be greatly appreciated.
 The war has made it necessary that every person be efficient in some line of work and that service be acquired in the earliest training.
 The reserve now has a few boys 1 available to be placed individually and in groups locally with firms or ranches Anyone wishing the services of these boys should communicate at once with w. W. Carpenter, H. w. Stauffacher or F. $. Johnson at the high schools or al | their homes. The organization vii | be called together occasionally for ex- cursions, picnic camps. educationa | keep in touch with the boys who will | studies or lectures.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
CHURCH OF. CHRIST
 HOLDING REV|vALS

Interest is being shown in the re- vival meetings which arc being held in the tent erected near the Church of Christ, corner Grand and Eleventh ave nues by members of that denomination. Brother T. w. Phillips of Fort Worth. Texas. breaches at the meetings held daily at II o'clock in the mornings and S:S0 o'clock in the evening. On Sun days services are held at 5:S0 o'clock and S:30 o'clock.
 The elders of the church announce a special meeting for Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and ask that all the Christian brotherhood in the valley at tend and hear an interesting sermon on the wrongs that hinder one in accom- plishing the work ordained by God This subject, upon which Brother Phillips will preach, is peculiar to the Disciples of Christ.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-23
ALHAMBRA ID HAVE
 RED CROSS MEETING

Alhambra will do her bit for the Red Cross on Friday evening at s o'clock when an auction Sale will be held and patriotic speeches given at the school house in that district. Clyde M. Candy of Phoenix will be one of the speak CTS and good music will also be feat ure of the evening
 Mrs. Percy has donated riding and driving horse to be auctioned for the benefit of the Red Cross and those in charge ask people attending, to bring canned goods, food. produce or any thing appropriate to pc auctioned dur ing the evening.