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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
FEDERAL RESERVE
BOARD CONFIDENT
IN REIMBURSEMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec, 7.-Confidence
that the nation will go through the re
adjustment period without serious dit"
ficulty IL expressed by the monthly re
view Of the federal reserve board. made
public today.
The extreme scarcity Of labor has
been relieved by the lesseninE activity
of munition and other strictly war work
plants and by rehabilitation of the
armed forces. the report states, adding
that the general level of prices had
begun to decline slightly before the
armistice was signed. Materials VIII
now flow freely from the peace time
industries, in the opinion Of the reserve
boards agents. Credit will he released
gradually for limited development
projects and the Country's business Will
soon find itself actively engaged.
In some districts says the review,
1T Is already reported that cancella-
ton OF government contracts has al
tered the commercial aspect very pro-
foundly, besides influencing for the
worse the ability Of concerns with high
cost Inventories to pay taxes. On the
other hand, readjustment Of labor, in
a way that will restore the employees In
munitions and other war plants in their
old lines OF industry is regarded as
essential and VIII be q problem of the
immediate future. Whether 1t will be
practicable to take all Of the floating
supply Ol ldubT on Tue MAJ htl as luNN
as II appears, Is now admitted to be a
serious question. On the other hand,
the opening Of new channels OF civilian
demand and the release Of staple ma
terials, such ms wool, cotton, rubber
and others, is believed likely to re
establish old marketing methods almost
without delay.
"The banks Of the country are ad-
mitted to be in n position which calls
for careful and far-slghted handling In
order that their resources may not be
too rapidly absorbed in connection with
purely developmental work, while, on
the other hand, 1t ~ admitted that they
are now In a position which calls for
gradually to reduce the loans on war
paper which have been piled up in the
process Of placing the various Liberty
loans.
'"The future IL regarded with general
confidence and but little pessimism or
fear IL evident"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
AMERICAN AT WORK IN
BERLIN; GETS IDLE JOBS

LONDON, Dec. DIR. James Crack,
an American, who has resided for a
long time in Germany, Is head Of the
department at Berlin which il finding
work for idle men, according to a Rer,
lin dispatch to the Express. Three thou
sand applicants for work register daily
with him, It Is said. and "a, 900 men arc
now unemployed there,
Less than u quarter Of the Berlin
troops have as yet returned from the
front. and II is estimated there will be
70 1000 idle men when rehabilitation is
completed, The dispatch to the Ex-
press was sent Thursday evening and
deals lengthily with the labor situa-
ton, but does not mention n dis
orders such as were reported yesterday
from Amsterdam, "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
FAKE DISCHARGES SOLD
TO SOLDIERS; 3 HELD

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. Z.
(Spl,)-Efrst Lieut.. George u. Rule, Of
Chattanooga, Is under arrest in his
quarters at Camp Mcclellan, Admission,
Ala, while Sergt-Maj. Billiard and
Private Sonesk are in the prison stock
distribution of fake discharges to sol
diers for $50 each. Nine enlisted men
Of the various units at Camp McClel-
Ian had bought the fake papers. The
scheme was discovered by officers In
the adjutant's department when the
discharge papers OF one Of the victims
was not fully understood, and was pre-
scented TO the adjutant for explara 80
tion, When arrested Lieut.. Rule was
found to possess checks made payable
10 Sorgt.- MAI Billiard A court-mar-
tial will investigate the affair,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

comedian was to be shown during the
evening on board the ship, the presi-
dent announced he intended to be. pres
ent, evidently anticipating the enter
tainment with pleasure.
While Mr.. Wilson was on deck, he
earnestly conferred with Jules J. Jusse-
rand, French ambassador to the United
States, and Count .di Cellere, Italian
ambassador at Washington, and had a
short conversation with Secretary OF
state Robert Lansing and Henry
White, colleagues Of the president, on
the peace commission. No formal con-
ferences have been held so far, and it
seems apparent that plans for the
peace negotiations have been well laid
out.
Mr.. Wilson has been SOLICITORS Of the
comfort Of those accompanying him,
and is personally seeing that all orders
are carried out, He reads every wire
less message received and peruses the
ship newspaper with much interest.
Before eaving the George Washington
he intends to inspect the ship from
Etem to stern and meet the officers and
crew.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
PROPAGANDA WRITTEN
IN 1914, SANB0RN SAYS

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 7.-Dr.
Herbert Sanborn. professor OF psych-
ology and philosophy at Vanderbilt uni
Nersity, whose name was mentioned
yesterday in the investigation Of tho
senate judiciary subcommittee into
German propaganda, said in a state
ment last night that he had been a
contributor along with a number Of
other college professors to a pamphlet
entitled "Germany's Just Cause" but
that the articles for the pamphlet were
written in 1914, prior to the entrance
OF the United States into the war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
CALL OFF STRIKES.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. This city,
scene of the preparedness day bomb exc
p~losion tragedy on July %, 1916, viii
witness no strike demonstration next
Monday on behalf of Thomas J. Mooney,
principal bomb case defendant, who Is
now serving a life sentence in San
Quentin prison.
The labor council last night tabled a
resolution under which affiliated unions
would have been called upon to render
decision on the strike question.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
FOUR v E MEDALS.

WASHINGTON. Dec, Award OF
the army distinguished service medal to
Col. Frank Thompkins and Mai. James
h. Ord, for service in Mexico In 1916.
NJ. Maus, for gallantry In Indian cam
palgns years ago, is announced by the
war department. Col, Thompkins, then
II major OF the 18th cavalry, command
ed the pursuit Of the Mexicans after
Villas attack upon Columbus, n. NJ.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
SLABS SELF OVER HEART
AS SENTENCE Is PASSED

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec, Z, (Spl.)-
Noah Richmond, son Of Or. J. w.
form school, attempted suicide in cir
cult court here when Inc was sentenced
TO two and n half years In the state
penitentiary for stealing an automobile,
4 wound over the heart, inflicted with
his pocketknife, is not serious.
Richmond recently was pardoned by
Gov. Brou.h from serving q s%even-year
sentence for murder, He was u guard
at the reform school when he commit
ted the murder, Ernest Brown and
Leonard Pennington, indicted with
Richmond, also received two and a hali
years sentences,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
FURTHER BRUTALITY TO
PRISONERS REVEALED

LONDON, Dec. 1.-Two further re-
ports have been issued by the govern
ment committee which has been inves-
oners OF war. The first deals mainly
with the treatment of men captured
during the spring offensives of 1918 and
relates largely to the employment Of
prisoners directly behind the German
lines, Like previous reports, 1t Is "A
long, shocking record of brutality and
callous neglect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
SO, 900 GET HOLIDAY
TO TAKE PART IN SING

WASHINGTON, Dec. Fifty thou
sand government employees were given
a partial holiday today to take part
in a victory sing" as a celebration OF
the signing OF the armiStice and In OBJ
%servance. OF "Britain's day" The ex-
ercises were to be held on the ellipse
ear the White House, and It was ex.
pected that the singers and audience
will number more than 100, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
COMMENDs CHINA.

PEKING, Dec. Z. (By the Associated
Press.)-Paul S. Reinsch, American
minister, has communicated to Presi-
dent Hsu Shin Chang, on instructions
from the government at Washington,
the pleasure felt there over the presi-
dents decision to have all opium now
held by the Chinese government de-
stroyed. The United States government
points out that his. action is regarded
as proof of the serious determination
of President Hsu Shih-Chang to wipe
out the traffic in this country,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
BRITISH WARSHlP ENTERS
GREAT GERMAN STATION

tleship Hercules, with a naval delega-
ton aboard, escorted by five torpedo
boat destroyers. arrived in Iahde Bay
Thursday, says a dispatch to the Elk
change Telegraph from Copenhagen.
Jahde Bay Is the port Of the German
naval station at Wilhelmshaven.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
BARTHOLD OBJECTS,

ST, LOUIS, Dec. Richard Barthold,
former congressman from tho Tenth
district, whose name was included in
n list of alleged pro-Gcrmans submitted
to the senate investigating committee
yesterday, today said he did not under
stand why his name should be in the
list as he had never had any dealings
with agents OF the German government.
He branded the charges as absurd.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
MACKENSEN'S ARMY
BEING DISARMED

AMSTERDAM, Dec. THE disarm-
ing Of Field Marshal Won Mackensen's
army has begun in Hungary, according
to a Berlin dispatch received here. The
soldiers will not be informed, but will
be permitted to cross the frontier.
They are selling their motor cars,
horses and other equipment cheaply.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
BELGIAN ROYAL PARTY
LEAVES FRENCH CAPITAL

PARIS, Dec, king Albert. Queen
Elizabeth and Prince Leopold left Parts
last evening for Bruges. President
Poincare, Premier C~lemenceau, Foreign
Minister Pichon. the British ambassa-
the station,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

ored soldiers to maintain the some
standard held by them in camp.
Uniformed men and discharged ccl-
ored soldiers are urged to attend. Rev:
Russell s.. Brown, who spent several
months in camp as a secretary IS d.
recting the work.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Your Christmas Check.

Invest your Christmas Savings Check
In a Sonora Photograph and extend the
pleasure Of the holiday season through
out the year. Sold exclusively by Dor
tune Ward Drug Co, adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
BRITAIN TO
ASK BIC SUM AS
WAR INDEMNITY
tcoptinued From First Page,

tCoptinued From First PaRe.)
war, according to the Daily Mail. The
newspaper says it understands that
David Lloyd George, the premier, will
make this announcement in a speech
at Leeds today.
This, the newspaper adds, Is what
the war cost Great Britain and her do
minions, and British taxpayers Will be
relieved of G400, 0OO, 900 per annum by
the German payment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
REPORT WILSON ARRIVAL
WILL BE POSTPONED

PARIS, Dec. THE Havas agency
says that President Wilson has de-
layed his arrival in Paris "a hours. He
will land at Brest on Dec. II, but will
not come to Paris until the following
day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
PROFESSOR is E A

BALTIMORE, Dec. 7.-Dr. Kirby
Flowersmith, professor OF Latin at
Johns Hopkins university, died sudden
ly last night from heart trouble. He
had held the chair Of Latin a. Johns
Hopkins since 1883
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
GREEK MERCHANT DIES,

ATHENS, Dec. 7.-Simon Pantezo-
poulos, u leading Greer merchant, is
dead. He left his entire fortune Of
10, 900, 900 francs to the Greek govern
ment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The national committee on churches
and moral aims of the war, will hold an
institute in Memphis on the 18th and
18th. Invitations have been sent out
from New York to 100 colored minis
tiers, within 200 miles OF Memphis, and
the transportation is provided by the
New York committee. Dean i. B.
Moore, of Howard university, Wash
ington, d. c., Is the organizer and di-
rector of the institute. Conservation
and reconstruction is the key note.
on the program.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Soldiers, Sailors, Civilians

Win all expect a Xmas box OF SAM
elson's good Tadema. Julia Marlowe or
Extra cigars, Order them before it is
too late. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Your Liberty Bond

Taken in at par valuc'in payment for
a Sonora Photograph, Sold exclusively
by Fortune Ward Drug Co, adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Clubs.

to systematic the social activities Of
colored women. The Child Welfare
club, the Coterie Migratory assembly,
the Ruth Circle, the North Memphis
Improvement club and the Alpha Read
ing circle are among the most impor-
tant of the women's clubs. Fancy
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
If You Saw Wood Each Day
You Won't Need Cascarets
Ireat medicine.-the Sawbuck.

Great medicine, the Sawbuck.
Two hours a day saving wood will keep any
ones Bowels regular.
No need of pills, Cathartics, Castor Oil nor
"Physic," if you'll only work the Sawbuck
regularly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Xmas Coming Fast,

Better give Samelson list for your
Xmas cigars now, while stock is large
and fresh. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Every Man

Expects Samelson's fine Havana, Tad
ema, Julia Marlowe or Extra cigars for
Xmas. Better order them right quick.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Order Christmas Cigars Now.

Samelson's Tadema, Julia Marlowe and
Extra are favorite brands with the
men. In special Xmas boxes. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
U. S. Alone Spared.

We have been spared the d%isappoint-
ments Of hope long deferred in this
war; we alone Of all the nations fight
ing Germany. When we came the hour
Of victory was merely waiting upon
us. For the British 1t was otherwise.
In the midst of their agony the French
had the splendor Of the Marine and
Xerdun achievements. But for the
there was only the glory OF sacrifice.
The expeditionary army died upon a
field Of victory at Ypres, but after
Ypres came the long years before the
body could overtake the spirit and the
had 1t all In the North in the Civil war:
the same years, beginning with high
hopes and ending In deepest despair,
although then w fought with brothers,
not with barbarians,
But today as British armies march
through German lands, the people gaze
upon them with amazement to see that
they are still unwearied, fresh, conf
dent; they have not lost their heart.
They did not lose heart when, bavely
n few months ago these same men
fought with their backs to the wall,
We cam and conquered because others
had held the line against our coming,
had exhausted the last reserves before
our millions appeared. Dut the British
Of the early years died, hopeless for
themselves, confident only for the flu
IuTe luty .onNcu w wv
And 1t Is not merely In association
with men OF the British isles that our
troops have fought, Before we came
Canada had written Americas name
im~perishably at Ypres and on Vlmy
ridge, The Australians, favorite COM
rades of our soldiers, had made Anzac
alike a name and a decoration. We
we're, indeed, the last of the English
Speaking tribes to arrive, and with our
coming the roll call was complete.
Already our battles, all battles OF
this stupendous struggle have passed
into history; tomorrow and not yester-
day is In the minds OF those who made
TO-DAY possible, And what tomorrow
can be complete when does not see
preserved and expanded the gains in
human understanding, respect and
friendship, growing out OF the cooper
alton in the ominon task now highly
achieved?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The NeUs Scimitar is first as an advertising medium
wih Memphis business men. They see results from
their advertising expenditure and results count.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The federal community labor board
has established a branch office on
Beale avenue, opposite the Fraternal
Savings bank. 1t is in charge of a
ColOred force, and most Of the colored
labor is listed through that office. T.
j.. johnson Is the director.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
Among the Churches.

DR.. W. T, Vernon will fill his pulpit
at Avery chapel Sunday morning, and
Rev. Mcknight will preach at night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

needlework, canning and charity are
special features.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The Metropolitan Baptist church is in
the midst Of a S 1000 rally. The pastor,
DR.. A. NJ. Townsend. hopes to close it
out successfully during the day, Sun
day. Their plan Is to enlarge their
church on Vance avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The Woodstock Training school, at
Woodstock, is receiving deserved recog-
hilton from the government. Shelby
county school authorities are develop
ing a very helpful institution for the
uplift of u negro population in the
rural districts. Prof. IT. j. Johnson.
an energetic principal. is in charge of
the work.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

DR.. Sutton Z. Griggs will preach at
both services at the Tabernacle Bap-
fist church Sunday. At the morning
service Myrtle Bernice Anderson, 70
California, will be introduced. She Is
a Chautauqua lecturer and a law stu
dent at the University of Chicago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The services at the First Colored
Baptist church will be full of interest
Sunday. Rev. T. o. Fuller, the pastor,
will preach at the morning service and
of Chicago, will deliver an address at
night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
GREAT ACTIVITY
IS IN EVIDENCE
AMONG NEGROES
Local Churches and Schools,
and Development Work
Among Leaders Show New
Era of Well Directed Energy
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Lemoyue institute is succeeding
admirably under the principalship Of
Prof. e. Clippinger. They have a
branch of the Cossitt library that serves
the colored people in the southern sec
ton of the city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The University of West Tennessee
Medical college was well represented in
the war work and in the medical re-
serve corps. DIR. M. V. Lynx Is presi-
dent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

Out at Bartlett there is a colored de-
partment of the industrial school for
hayward boys. They have a good
building and a splendid farm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The Splored branch of the juvenile
court and detention home serves to
look after delinquent children. who
would otherwise go to ruin or find
their way into prison. The city gov
eminent fosters this work.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The Kortrecht high school is largely
attended. Prof. G. p. Hamilton is prin-
cipal. The course of instruction is ar
ranged to be of the best possible ad-
vantage to the students.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

WV AOh NOlllilillluC' DCdll -. ID.
Moore, of Howard university, Wash
ington, D. c., Is the organizer and di-
rector of the institute. Conservation
and reconstruction is the key note.
Many noted speakers of both races are
on the program.
Among the Churches.
DR.. W. T, Vernon will fill his pulpit
at Avery chapel Sunday morning, and
Rev. Mcknight will preach at night.
both services at the Tabernacle Bap-
fist church Sunday. At the morning
service Myrtle Bernice Anderson, 70
California, will be introduced. She Is
a C%hautauqua lecturer and a law stu
dent at the University of Chicago.
The services at the First Colored
Baptist church will be full of interest
Sunday. Rev. T. o. Fuller, the pastor,
will preach at the morning service and
Myrtle E. Anderson, of the University
of Chicago, will deliver an address at
night.
The Metropolitan Baptist church is | n
the midst of a IS, 900 rally. The pastor,
DR.. A. NJ. Townsend. hopes to close it
out successfully during the day, Sun
day. Their plan Is to enlarge their
CliLi Gh vi NdItc hNtIluc.
The Holiness church, on South Well
ington street, Is entertaining their an
nual c~onvocation. Preachers n dele
gates are in attendance from several
states. Rev. c. II. Mason is presiding.
Rev. r. B. Roberts will fill his pulpit
at Salem Baptist church Sunday.
Rev. B. J. Perkins is pastor of The
New Prospect Baptist church. They
are expecting large crowds at all Of
the services Sunday.
The St. Stephens Baptist church will
have roll call and communion on Sun
day. Pastor J. l.. Campbell has a large
church and an active membership.
Gifted Baptist church. on Virginia
avenue will have snecial services Sun
day. Rev, ]. w. Ribbins, the pastor,
will preach.
Rev. ]. @. Johnson will preach at st,
Andrews Sunday.
The Mount Vernon Baptist church
will have interesting features in their
services Sunday. Rev, W. w. Wilton
will preach.
Collins chapel will hear DR.. Warfield
Sunday and the congregation will be
large and enthusiastic.
-
There is no colored department, Y.
NJ. c, A. in Memphis. The Plymouth
Community house comes more nearly
being one. possibly than any other
| thing in Memphis, More than 200 invi-
tations have been sent out to prominent
colored citizens to attend q mems meet
ing Sunday afternoon at 4 nm. ~ the
Plymouth house, when Dr. Harold NJ
Kingsley. a Yale man, will speak. The
| plan is to organize the men into a So
cial service groun that shall develop TO-
ward tho association principles. The
] nlan Is to also helm the retMrning col
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The Holiness church. on South Well
ington street. Is entertaining their an
nual convocation. Preachers and dele
gates are in attendance from several
states. Rev. c. II. Mason is presiding.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07
DEFEATS AS WELL
AS VICTORIES Of
BRITAIN HONORED
Continued From First Page.l

CONTINUED From First Page.l
sian autocracy had overwhelmed
and by machines. But after four years
the victory proved but an incident; It
was only a skirmish, for British democ-
racy. The real battle was to begin at
the Somme two years later.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

Prof. VIM. N. Jones is the director of
Fairgrounds, recreation and social up
lift among the colored people, under
the commission government, Activities
are organized in the school, among
houseboys and chauffeurs. Social sur
Vey work Is done at industrial plants
and where there are groups Of colored
people,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The Colored Federated Charities is
an organization that works in coop
Grafton with the Associated Charities
in the relief Of colored people in need.
The churches and lodges give monthly
collections to help foster this work,
Plans are being laid for collecting
things that will gladden. the hearts Of
the needy during the Christmas season.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

Howe institute is having a large In
crease of students from the rural dis
tricts. Colored farmers are sending
their children as fast as they can spare
them from the crops. V. A. jenkins,
a domestic science demonstration under
the government, in connection with
Bessie w, Simon, handles the indus
tries at Howe. Howe boys are in great
demand in the families.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

The Etude conservatory, founded by
the wife of Or. A. NJ. Townsend, is one
of the latest institutions for our col
ored people. 1t is a school OF Voice
and Expression" and is neal Missis-
sippi and Walker.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

Rev. r. B. Roberts will fill his pulpit
at Salem Baptist church Sunday.