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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
MACHINE FEATURES II NEWS SCIMITAR DAILY HOWE Ezg

Wiggily. I'm see that all the animal
children get what they want"
Then Santa Claus hurried away, and
Uncle Wiggily, after having eaten a
SNOWFALL sandwich with Mr.. White
wash. hoped away also, with a big
basket on his paw. And on his way
70 his hollow stump bungalow Uncle
WiEEily heard a queer noise behind a
bush. and, all Of a sudden, out jumped
the bad old Pipsisewah.
"Ha, We meet again, ! see!' howled
the Pipslsewah. And just i'd time,
too, for I'm very hungry for souse off
your ears. III Just take a big bite
and
stop! Haiti Wait a minute" said
Uncle Wiggily, holding UP one paw.
DO YOU know what day 1t will be to-
why, Wednesday, Of course" an
swcred the Ptpsisewah. Every one
knows that"
yes. but besides that II will be
| Christmas said Uncle WigRily. IT'S
the most jolly day Of al 1.-THE year, when
everyone ought to be as happy as they
giving presents, or the like Of that.
Now, ] have here some presents for
the animal children that ] am to leave
for Santa Claus, VINO is very busy
and"
asked the Pipsisewah.
Uncle Wiggily looked in the basket.
els there "A present for me- eagerly
Of corn, 30 you won't nave to bite any
souse off.fny ears" and he handed the
Pipsisewah an ear Of yellow corn.
"Oh, N.Y. cried the bad animal. This
Is just what l wanted! ! am sorry |
was cross to you, Uncle Wiggily, |
didn't know II was Christmas, or !
would have been good. Give me the
ear Of corn and | won't hurt your ears. 20
And then the Pipsisewah turned good.
for Christmas at least, and ran away
and didn't hurt the bunny at all.
And Uncle Wiggily was very busy
that night, softly going from the home
of Sammie and Susie Littletail, the Tab-
bits. to that Of Curly and Floppy
Twistytail, the pigs, and at each place
well. YOU can guess what happened,
And the next morning, when the ami
ma children awakened, they all cried:
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas
And from Uncle Wiggily's hollow
stump bungalow there came the echo:
"Mrrrv Chrlstr'ast"
And from the icy cave Of Mr., White
WASH Ca4,tJ ,n. I-,ly cay OF.
merry Christmas to e~veTybpdy,'
That was Santa Claus himself. And
as he wish IS IT,, 50 l wish 1t to all Of
| you. len thousand milton bushes Of
the most merry Christmas JOY! And II
the postage stamp doesn't try to climb
the flagpole and get stuck fast hall
way up, I'll tell you next about Uncle
Wiggily and the custard pie.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
On the Fifth Floor

$3.50 Community Silver Knife and
Fork Sets, six knives and six forks;
Bridal Wreath or Vernon patterns
Of the we'll known Par Plate; spe-
cial sag
Sheffield Silver Bread Trays, quality
guaranteed; special. $3.50
Alarm Clocks, l year guarantee $l.oo
Sheffield Silver Vegetable Dishes.
Can be used as one covered or two
open vegetable dishes. Highest
quality of Sheffield plate; very spe-
cial 1888
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
1918, by Mcclure NewApa.
per Syndicate.)
sY HOWARD r. CARTS.

81 NNS W FEAS ~ NFNNNASH
such a baking, stewing. roasting, boil
lng and cooking as was going on in the
hollow stump bungalow, Uncle Wig
giiy Longears. the bunny rabbit gentle
man who lived there, twinkled his PINK
nose like a boiled cauliflower and called
put.
what smells so good. Nurse Jane? 90
"Oh. I'm just cooking a few things
Tor Christmas answered the muskTat
lady housekeeper. You know what
day It win be tomorrow, ] dare say, W
she went on,
Yes, l dare say laughed Uncle Wig
gily. It's the most jolly day in all the
year. And that reminds mel must 60
out and meet a friend OF mime
Then taking his red. white and blue
striped rheumatism crutch down off the
clock, and seeing hat his tail silk hat
was on straigt over his cars, Uncle
Wigglly went out, leaving Nurse Jane
10 get ready the Christmas dinner.
Uncle Wiggily hoped on and on
through the woods making queer little
marks in the snow with his paws. until
all Of a sudden, he came to a big white
snow and ice ave where Mr.. White
wash, the polar bear gentleman, lived,
Tap Tap Unele WiEgily knocked
] on the door with an icicle, and when
Mr.. whitewash opened it the bunny
asked:
yes, and waiting for you" answered
The bear gentleman with a smile thai
showed his white teeth, Come in"
Uncle Wiggily hurried into the ice
cave and there he saw the same jolly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
CHAPTER XIII
The "Revcluuon" at Van.

The Turkish province OF Van lies In
the remote northeastern corner Of Asia
Minor; 1t touches the frontiers OF Per
STA on the east and Its northern bound
ay looks toward the Caucasus. II Ia
one OF the most beautiful and most
fruitful parts OF the Turkish empire
and one Of the richest In historical as
Soctations. The city Of Van, which Is
capital of the .vilayet, lies on the east
ern shores Of the lake Of the same
name; It Ia the one large town in Asia
Minor IN which the Armenian popula-
ton is larger than the Moslem. In the
fall Of 1914 its population Of about 40
000 people, represented one Of the most
communities in the Turkish empire,
Though Van, like practically every
other section where Armenians lived,
had had its periods OF oppression and
massacre yet the Moslem yoke, COM
parattvely speaking, rested upon its
ernor, Tahsin fasha, was one of the
moro enlichtened type OF Turkish Off
cials, Relations between the Arme-
mans, who lived IN the better section
of the city, and the Turks and Kurds,
who occupied the mud huts In the
agreeable for many years.
The location of this vilayet, however,
inevitably made II the scene Of mill
tary operations, and made the acttvl-
ties of It's Armenian population q mat
ter OF daily suspicion. Should Russia
attempt an invasion Of Turkey one Of
the most accessible routes lay through
this province, The war had not gone
far when cause OF irritation arose
The acquisitions OF army supplies fell
far more heavily upon the Christian
than upon the Mohammedan elements
In Van, Just ms they did in every other
part OF Turkey. The Armenians had
TO stand quietly by while the Turkish
officers appropriated all their cattle.
all their wheat, and all their goods Of
every kind, giving them only worth
less pieces of paper IN exchange, The
attempt at general disarmament that
took place also aroused their appre-
hension, which was increased by the
brutal treatment visited upon Arme-
MAN soldiers in the Caucasus. on the
other hand, the Turks made many
charges against the Christian popula-
| ton. and, In fact, they attributed to
them the larger share OF the blame for
the reverses which the Turkish armies
had suffered In the Caucasus, The fact
that a considerable element in the al
ready changed forces was composed Of
Armenians aroused their unhridled
wrath. Since about half the Armenians
In the world inhabit the Russian prov
inces in the Caucasus n are liable.
like all Russians. to military service,
there was certainly no legitimate
ground for complaint, SO far as these
Armenian leyies we're bona fide sub
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Tarzan at New Lyric,

The mystery Of the unfathomable
jungle and the fascination OF life are
en~tertainingly combined In the seven
part film production, The. Romance
of Tarzan," which will be the Christ
theater, beginning with the matinee
performance at 23i5 pm. This thrill
Ing sequel to "Tarsan of the Apes"
brings to a happy conclusion one OF the
worlds greatest love stories as well as
one of the moRt unique In the annals
Of literature, Even those who did not
witness the startling production, Tar
Gan Of the Apes will he thrilled and
amazed at the story unfolded In The
Romance Of Tarzan,". which presents a
brief prologue covering the main events
In the life of Tar2an and then carries
the spectator into the great romance of
this king OF an ape tribe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

$340 Rice Boilers, solid aluminium. D
at. size; extraordinary value, $3.50
Nickel Silver Forks and Spoons; spe-
cial, set of E for ,85c
800 Electric Irons-life guarantee;
best iron made; special. -. .S4,7e
Bisselfs Carpet Sweepers. A regular
$425 value special ......... 1929
5000 Mahogany Finish Parlor
Lamps, complete with beautiful
silk fringed brocade shades. A few
of the shades are slightly soiled.
Special at .S9.45
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
New Lyric.

When the doors OF the New Lyric
theater are formally thrown open next
Monday night for the first presentation
in Memphis Of Common Clay" Mem
phis theater-goers will be accorded the
first opportunity Of seeing one Of the
greatest dramatic successes OF the New
York theatrical world. Common Clay
will he presented at the New Lyric
theater for one solid week with matt
nees wednesday. Saturday and sun
day, by the New Lyric players, COM
artists, OF whom w. l.. Thorne and Miss
Lillian Kemble will assume the princi-
nal roles, Both Mr., Thorne and Miss
kemhle have played in some of the
most noted OF the new dramatic sue
an excellent presentation OF the play.
The New Lyric, In following weeks.
will present many OF the latest plays
o~htainable.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
DAILY HOME HELPS
FOR THE
COMING DAY
HOROSCOPE

held to diminish selfish ambitions and
to reveal the higher possibilities.
Venus is adverse, a fact that causes
astrologers to remind the world that
the theater, dinners and the usual en-
t~ertalnments are not subject to an en-
couraging sway.
There Is a sign promising inspiration
and enthusiasm for public meetings,
patriotic assemblies and family reun-
ions.
Great b~enefactions and wise admin.
~istration Of funds for alleviating SUI
ferings are forecast,
Persons whose birthdate II lie have
the augury Of an active year in which
they viii gain much In wisdom.
Children born on this day will prob.
ably be very active and energetic.
These subjects of Capricorn are gem
orally serious and studious.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
SLATED FOR
PROSECUTORS OFFICE

1t is said on good authority that w.
7. McLain, former member OF the city
commission, will be appointed assistant
encouragement on Jan. /.
McLain resigned as commissioner of
fire and police to enter training for
a commission in the army. After the
armistice was signed he was mustered
out and returned TO Memphis.
The attorney-general's office is ia
miliar to McLain. He served for awhile
as assistant under z. Newton Estes,
succeeding Harry 7. Holman.
Gen, Bates is in Kentucky spending
the holidays with relatives and could
not be seen to confirm the report Of
McLain's prospective appointment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Children's Military Suits
Reduced
On the Third Floor

Boys Percale Blouses-Extra large
assortment Of fancy stripes, in sizes
6 to IA years; special. ACC
Boys $500 Corduroy Trousers-tai-
lored for hard school wear; sizes
6 to l6 years; special. 80. .$l.4e
Regular Slo0 Brassieres of pink bat
iste, cluny lace top and bottom, rib
bon straps over shoulders; "
shape; sizes Sc to A; special for 74c
IA only of these Children's White
Lamb Muff and Scarf Sets; $500
and $3.50 values; for quick sell
ing CSC
Women's $4,95 Taffeta Silk Petit
coats, different style flounces, solid
colors and changeables; reduced
TO .So.oS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

Women's Crepe de Chine Blouses, in
white and flesh, high and low neck
models, trimmed in tucks, plaits
and embroidery work; round,
square and V-neck; $500 to $3.50
values; special .$4.4S
Women's Knitted Wooden Scarfs,
different lengths and widths, fringe
ends. Regular CSC to $3.50 values.
For quick selling, reduced TO-. .7sc'
Small Boys Wool Khaki Cloth Mill
tary Suits, sizes 3 to 9 years. Cut
strictly military style with big
pockets and Sammy Brown belt;
$1,000 value; special t...... .$7.45
Girls $3.50 and $500 Bingham
Dresses, sizes E to IA years; re-
duced to .$l.79
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
TURK AND TEUTON
Ambassador Morgenthau's Story of Great War Plots
BY HENRY MoRGENTHAU.

jects Of the z But the Turks as
serted that large numbers Of Armenian
soldiers in Van and other OF their Ar
mehian provinces deserted, crossed the
border, aud Joined the Russian army,
where their knowledge Of roads and the
terrain was an important factor in the
Russian victories. Though the exact
facts are not yet ascertained, 1t seems
not unlikely that such desertions, per-
haps a few hundred, did take place. At
the beginning Of the war union and
progress agents appeared in ErZeroum
and Van and appealed to the Armenian
leaders to go into Russian Armenia and
attempt TO start revolutions against
the Russian government; and the fact
that the Ottoman Armenians refused to
do this contributed further to the pre-
vailing irritation. The Turkish govern
ment has made much Of the treason
able behavior Of the Armenians Of
Van and have even urged 1t as an eX-
cuse for their subsequent treatment Of
the whole race. Their attitude illus
trates once more the perversity Of the
Turkish mind.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
STARS INCLINE
DON'T COMPEL
WEDNESDAY, DEG. rs. 1918.
Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Mars and Neptune rule strongly for
good this day, according to the read
ing Of the stars.
Both on land and sea peace should
reign, for the planetary sway makes
for harmony and serenity.
While Mars is in a place promising
benefits for all who fought for right
Neptune Is read as assuring great COM
merce.
Mars is in a place that presages su-
preme achievements for engineers, iron
workers, and all engaged In steel con-
struction. Much building in this
try as well as In Europe Is foretold. 81
The configuration today indicates
that humanity will gain supreme bene-
fits and that the rules Of life taught
by Him whose birth is commemoTated
will be put into practice more widely
than ever before.
In this connection, however, the seers
declare that India and Africa are to
be blessed by the benefits gained by
the western world, or there will be an
other upheaval of the nations.
All the Influences this day tend to-
ward broader relations Of humanity
and away from the personal.
Spiritual vision should be made clear
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
is REPORTED
MUCH IMPROVED

E. W, Hale secretary of the county
commission, who has been critically
i'll with influenza at his home in White
haven for several weeks, was reported
as much improved Tuesday.
Luther +. Jones, commissioner, who
has been i'll at his home near Bruins
wick, returned to work Monday after
an absence Of several weeks. Chairman
John Brown of the commission, who
also suffered an attack of the disease,
has entirely recovered.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
SALARIES RAISED.

HARRISBURG. Ark, Dec. "a. (spl.)-
board yesterday afternoon the salary
Of Miss Bertha Smelling, county home
demonstration agent, was raised to
81, $50, and the salary or S. P. Dent,
county farm demonstration agent, to
$4,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

Bunny Cortex Crib Blankets, in pink
and blue; size 36x50 inches; $l.50
quality, each csc
Atwood Serge Remnants. Short
lengths of French and storm serge,
~all-wool, 50 to 81 inches wide and
in lengths from TX to 2H yards
each. In navy, Pekin, plum and
black. A yard. .$1.e8
$500 and $3.50 Silk Skirting-Extra
high grade plaid and stripe silk
skirting, in combinations Of satins
and ~taffeta. Very rich colorings in
soft tones; a yard. $3.50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Your Bow,

Now that your boy is coming home
surprise him with a Sonora Phono-
graph. Deliveries today or tomorrow.
Sonora Music Rooms, operated by For
tune-ward Drug Co. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Christmas Is Here.

The men will expect Samelson's fine
cigars. Any of the following will please
them: Tadema, Julia Marlowe, Isco or
Corlna. In sized boxes to suit. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Tadema Cigars for Christmas

win be appreciated by the men o
han anything else you could give them.
This 10 last day-order quick. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Your Family.

Nothing can give more pleasure to
your family or to yourself thar the So
nora monograph. Sonora Music Rooms,
operated by Fortune Ward Drug Co.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
SPECIAL CAR SERVICE
ARRANGED FOR XMAS

Special car service for ch~urch-goers
Wednesday morning were announced
by the street railway company in &C.
Cordance with the following schadulA.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
On the Second Floor

Beacon Crib Blankets, in pink and
blue; size 30x40 inches; 89c quail
ity, each soc
New Britain herald., 1918-03-16
Strange Proceeding.

young son David to London to see the sights, and toward the end of a long day was dragging his fourteen stone up the steps of the great monument, says Tit-Bits. Long before they reached the top, the father was re- gretting that he had allowed his son to persuade him to undertake such a tiring journey.
 Look, father.' exclaimed the boy, when they had at last reached the top. Isn't it a, grand sight down there ?'' "Well,' puffed the elder Turnipson, If it's so grand down there. what in ! the name of all that's wonderful did you bring me up here for?'
New Britain herald., 1918-03-16
Tapering Off.
Indianapolis NeNs)


 The abrupt and entire termination of the use of tobacco in pipe or cignr is looked upon with the utmost dis favor by those who have tarried long at the weed, and no natter how urg- ent the demand for discontinuance may be, the victim of the habit usually. compromises with the tobacco fiend by "tapering off" reducing the cus~ tonary allowance to one-half or one third
 ..:+The physician" says the New York Medical Record. "should find out not only how much his patient sm okos in q day, but also how he .sm ol1Cs :: Many smoke a cigar to the bitter end. The more fastidious smokers usc holders while the less particular inn pale the butt on a tNothpicl1 the point of a penknife and stay with it to the last gasp. The closer the burn ing tobacco is to the mouth the moro are it's toxic effects enhanced, The Hong pipes which We are wont to as sociate with phlegmatic Dutchmen are undoubtedly more innocuous than the comparatively short pipes favored by the Anglo-SaXons. Some of this latter variety are made with 8, well or some other patent attachment, and it would seem that we should recom- mend these to patients who suffer from smoking. Tn the case of cigar and cigarettes we should advise that they be discarded when about three~ quarters smoked, no matter how much agony such a course entails to the thrifty or to the tobacco-loving soul"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-16

After a few months of hard work he became an amateur operator and applied for a federal license. He passed an examination and was per mitted to use the government code.
 But CoWleS was not satisfied. He wanted to work in a larger field He persuaded his mother to let him enlist in the United States Navy and she con- sonted. Cowles went to Brooklyn and later was sent to Harvard college to take q special course in wireless en- gineering. He graduated with hOnOrs and was put on one of Uncle Sam S transports as chief radio operator. Now he is enaged in real wireless work and had the honor of telling of a thrilling experience.
 Sitting at his post, Cowlcs always >recciVed his orders and acted prompt ly. On a recent voyage he sent an $. Q. $. message and got help three hours afterward. Cowlcs is only 13 years of age and now has three stripes on his arm. Today a service flag floats from his home, and his people are proud to think that he has done one important act in this War
 Before enlisting, CoWles was en1- ployed in the Trumbu]l Electric Co. in the office. He was also connected with the local troop of Boy Scouts, acting as their assistant scOutmastcr.
 Advent Christian Church.
 The morning worship will take place at 10:45 o'clock. The pastor will speak on the topic, The Height of Blessing and Glory" Sunday
New Britain herald., 1918-03-16
LACKEY SENTENCED
 TO COUNTY JAIL
PIainVille Home GuardSulan Tried
 by Court Martial SENTENCED TO 18 DAYS
Private Charged With Attempting to Cause Dissatisfaction, Refusing to suadc Others to Remain Away.

William J. Lackey, Of Plainville. a private in Company I. First Regiment Connecticut Home Guard, is in the Hartford county jail serving a sen tence of 1 s days for violating the 6lst esd and 96th articles of war of the United States which govern the Con- necticut Home Guard also. The seu- tence, imposed by a special court martial convened in Hartford on March I, and approved by Major Gen. Luclen F. Burpee, commanding the state troops, and by Governor Hol- comb, went into effect Friday.
 He attempted, over a long period Of time, to stir Up trouble in the com- pany. He would not attend drills and tried to keep others from attending.
 CoWIes Makes Good in Navy.
 Were it not for the patient hours ct study which Willard Cowles, of West Main street, spent on the Morse wire less code, one of Uncle Sans trans ports might have been sunk on q re- cent voyage across the ocean.
 CoWles spent most of his spare time in studying the code and today he his hard work. He is now chief opcT- ator on an Americant transport.
 COWles, a few years ago, invented q wireless apparatus, which he installed in his home. A few friends joined him, but al time went on all dropped out except Cowles. He was persistent and bound to succeed in his under taking.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-16

school will take place at noon. Praise and social service will be held at o'clock. The evening service will he held at o'clock and the sub- ject will be Three Essentials for Success"
 Post Office Clerks Campaign.
 The local post office clerks are making a house to house campaign on War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps. The city and rural carriers are carrying stamps on their routes all the time. Everyone is asked to CO., operate in his matter and try and make up Plainville's allotment which is $66,000.
 Church Notes.
 Congregational Church-The regu- lar morning service will be held at 10:45 o'clock with the sermon by the pastor. There will be brief St. Patrick's sermon for the children
 The Sunday school will meet at noon and the Christian Endeavor meeting will be held at 6 in the af- ternoon. The leader will be Miss Helen Eaton and the topic will be The Art of Living With Others" The pastor will give a talk to those who are thinking of joining the church on the topic, The Fight for Chara acter.
 Episcopal Church - Communion services will be held at clock to- morrow morning. Morning service will be held at 10:45 o'clock Even ing services will be held at o'cck The special speaker of the services will be Rev. R. F.. Marshall of Hart ford.
 Baptist hurch-Morning services will be held at 10:45 o'clock. The r#Stor will speak on My Brothers Keeper" Genesis 4:9.
 Sunday school will he held at 12:05 o'clock and the Young Peoples ser vices a 6 o'clock
 The topic for the evening services will be "knoWing the Right and Doing the Wrong,' 22:5. The evening ser vice will be held at o'clock in the chapel.
 Methodist Church-The pastor will speak at the regular morning services and Sunday school will take place at noon.
 Lodge Notes.
 Martha Rebelah lodge will meet in ]. o. o. r. hall Monday evening and have St. PatricIl's social
 The grand officers of the I. O. o. F. will visit SeQuassin lodgc next Thurs day evening and the initiative degree will be given.
 PlainyilIc Briefs.
 Miss GeneyieVc Conlon of Whiting street was operated on at St. Francis hospital, Hartford, for adenoids and tonsls.
 Word has been received by A[r. and Mrs. Peter Brock of South Washington street that their daueh- ter, Miss Monica Brock, has arrived safely in France. She enlisted as q nurse.
 Private Richard Cafferty has re- turned to Camp Upton after spending a furlough at his home on Bank street
 Private Howard Warren is home from Camp Upton.
 Mass will be celebrated at o'clock