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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
CLAIM 0MSK LEADERS
CANNOT FEED RUSSIANS

. oMSK, June 6. (By the Associated
Press.)--If the Omsk government sue
ceeds In clearing Russia of the Bolshe-
wiki this year 1t will be barely able to
meet the demands for grain to supply
the people, according to M. Petrov,
minister of agriculture. He bases his
estimate on the fact that the yield west
of the Urals will be 80 per cent below
normal, although the Siberian crop will
be II per cent larger than last year.
1t Is said that quite a proportion OF
the wheat crop Of the past three years
is still to be threshed in outlying dis
tricts. This wheat may be made avail
able for the coming year..
The Siberian Zemstvos, which were
organized in 1917, are with the excep-
ton of two or three in the far eastern
section of the country, in harmony with
the Omsk government and M. Pepelaev,
minister Of the interior, declared today
the exceptions were dominated by new
settlers which are not representatives
Of the populations Of the districts af-
fected.
M. P~epelaev remarked that with the
| growth OF the government there Is less
and less evidence that the Zemstvos are
mixing in politics"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
Suits On Former
Bad Water Still
Are Being Filed

J.. F. Gardner, through his attorneys,
Buchanan & Cavett, late Thursday filed
suit for damages in the circuit court,
asking $40, 900 as recompensation for an
alleged serious spell of sickness caused
by drinking polluted water last spring
when the water mains became contami-
mated with sewage. The suit runs
against the city OF Memphis. the water
| commissioners and the superintendent
Of the Artesian Water department
Negligence on the part of the city and
water officials Is given as the cause
of action.
This is the sixteenth suit growing Out
of the contamination Of the city water
supply last spring. One person Is suing
for personal injuries while working re-
pairing the broken pines, several suits
are filed through administrators Of es.
tates of persons alleged to have died
from drinking the poisoned water and
the remainder are suits filed by persons
made i'll by drinking the water.
The total amount asked for In the
damage suits Is $179, 500.
The city and water commission, II Il
said, will file demurrers to all bills and
seek to have one demurrer decide the
cases so far as the circuit courts are
concerned.
So far none of the cases has been
| set for hearing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
JUST HURT
ALL over
Couldn't Sit, Stand Or Lie
With Any omfort--Sister
in-Law Gives Good Ad-
vice and Cardui Does
World of Good.

Holland, Texas.-Mrs. Mamie Mes
ser, of this place, statesi About three
years & I was in a very critical con
dition. / had been suffering for some
time. To tell how l hurt would be
impossible.
just hurt all over.
l couldn't sit, stand or lay with any
comfort, my back, sides and mead ali
gave me a great deal of trouble.
l was especially bothered with a
light swimming in my head. My peopl"
were very uneasy about me and sent
me to my relatives to see If a change
would do me any good,
l stopped at a sister-in-law's and she
being q great believer In Cardui, asked
me why I didn't use it, decided to
/ had only taken a few doses when
/ felt it would do me good. This gave
hofes and I used it right along ano
it did me just world Of good. since
which time I have never ceased &c
praise Cardui."
Cardui is recommended for simple
female complaints and womanly pains
and has been found to benefit in thou
sands Of such cases when not due Il
malformatiun or that do not require
surgical treatment. Try 1t. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
HUN PEACE ENJOYS
HAVE STRANGE MALADY

BERLIN, June 6. Correspondence Of
the Associated Press, Fearful nerv-
BUSINESS and depression which manifest
themselves. in toothache, rheumatism,
various other ailments and In sleep
lessness are affecting the German dele
gates at Versailles, according TO the
correspondent of the Berlin Gazette and
which he whimsically terms tropical
madness" That is an ailment known
to French foreign DICTIONARIES as Ca
ford"
The first to be affected was a sur
geon who fell III with a raging tooth
ache and intense nervousness. Then a
councillor attached to the delegation
caught the strange malady and insisted
on having a ~gramophone play during
conferences he attended. He wanted
American records principally.
Many members OF the delegation
began to suffer pains in the back and
joints. others from collie and the ma
jority from headaches and ~sleepless-
ness.
1.-THE food" the correspondent says.
lis getting oil e%veryone's nerves. They
all feel like geese in a cage before be-
ing slaughtered. It 10 the wire en-
closure that makes everyone wild"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
HIGH GRADES MADE
BY {. H. S. SENIORS
Score Make Marks of 90,
More Than Hundred Gradu-
ate-Class Day Plans.

More than 20 members of the grad
uating class Of the Central high school
made a grade of over 80 per cent, ac-
cording to results of examinations held
last week. The standard of scholar
ship has been especially high this year,
according TO the records Of the prin-
cipal, Prof, c. p. Jester.
A class of 1903 students, about 70 of
them@girls, will be awarded diplomas
on the night Of June IS by Hardwig
Peres, president Of the city board OF
education, when the formal commence
ment exercises are held at the school.
This is the largest class In the history
Of the Central high school.
The Rev. ". D. Buekner has been
chosen to deliver the commencement
address. Miss Elizabeth Clinton has
been chosen valedictorian, while Lois
Hays and Anna Lewis will share the
honor Of salutatorian, as they we're tied
for the position,
The complete commencement pro-
gram follows.
Overture-C. II. s. orchestra.
Invication-Rev. II. S. ~Spragins.
"Star Spangled Banner"-Audience,
Greeting-Harry Long, class presl-
dent.
Soldiers Chorus, Faust" ~(Gounodl-
Graduating class.
salutatories-Lols Hays, Anna Lewis.
I Edliylduu " abA-Ns - NpASiSB W.
graduating class,
Observation-Disclosures Clinton.
Address to Graduates-Rev. w. ID.
Buckner, presented by Principal c. r.
Jester.
Pilgrims Chorus, "~Tannhauser''
| Observation-Disclosures class.
Awarding of Diplomas-Hon. Hardwig
Peres, presented by Supt. Wharton s.
Jones.
Finale-C. II. S. orchestra.
Every Student" a mystery play
written by George Schaeffer, Of this
June class, will be presented at the
school.
The play will be directed by Miss
Florence Schloss. Miss Marie LearJ
will direct the songs and the dance
will be under the direction Of Miss Nc
Donald. The costumes were designed
by Miss Marye Cooper n the scenes
were arranged under the supervision Of
Miss Schneider and L. w. Paschal.
The cast will include h entire mem
I bership of the class. Four massive
scenes will be enacted, with frequent
interpretations Of choral, instrumental.
and terpsichorean advertisements.
The play has been in rehearsal foi
several weeks and promises to revea
some extraordinary histrionic talent
among members OF the senior class.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
LUSITANIA MEDAL IS
IN HANDS OF YANKS

CoBLENZ. June 8, (By the Assoc
ciated Press 1.-THE Lusitania modal,
which wal issued, II Is said. with the
consent Of the German government Just
after the sinking Of the Lusitania Is
In the hands Of Americans and III be
brought out Of the occupied sections Of
Germany by American officers. Off
ciai photographs of the medal are to
be sent to Washington.
The Lusitania medal, which has been
v~ariousl" described, is OF bronze about
two and a half inches In diameter,
On n side in relief is depicted the
sinking Of the ship with the following
inscription in German:
"Lusitania, sunk by German U-boat
May 7, 1915"
On the reverse side is depicted a line
IL people at a booking office. the figure
within the ticket office window being
a skeleton, handing out steamship
transportation to those awaiting their
turn. The German inscription is trans
lated here as Anything for money"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
TWO PROBES CONDUCTED into
MINE BLAST THAT KILLED 81

WILKESBARRE, Pa, June 6.-state
and local authorities today were con-
Quoting separate Investigations into the
explosion in a tunnel of the Delaware
and Hudson Coal company yesterday
that cost the lives of SO men and the
injury of SO others. A large number
of the injured, it is feared, can not
recover.
There was a difference of opinion
as to the exact cause of the accident,
which occurred while the men were
IN their way to work in a train of
mine cars drawn by an electric motor.
According to survivors the overhead
trolley wire sagged and touched a steel
powder key, forming a short circuit
and setting off the powder.
Early reports that the mine laws had
been violated by carrying men and ex-
plosives on the same train were denied
by Seward Button. chief of the state
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED BY EVERY DOCTOR
AND USED IN EVERY HOSPITAL
Says Editor of Physicians Who's Who"

ing the nerves directly and by supply
ing the body cells with the necessary
phosphoric food elements, bitro-phos-
plate should produce a welcome trans
formation In the appearance; the in
crease in weight frequently being as
tonishing,
Clinical tests made in st, GATHERINGS
Hospital. N. Y. c., showed that two pa
tents gained in weight % and y
pounds, respectively, through the ad-
ministration OF organic phosphate; both
patients claim they have not felt as
strong and well for the past twelve
years.
Increase In weight also carries with
1t a general Improvement in the health
Nervousness. sleeplessness and lack OF
energy, which nearly always accompa-
ny excessive thinness, should soon dis
appear. dull eyes ought to brighten and
pale cheeks glow with the bloom of
perfect health.
Physicians and hospitals everywhere
are now recognizing its merits BY Its
use infAver increasing quantities. Fred
erick kolle M. D.. editor Of New Yor1
phwntnif SWhalaWha
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
R.. F. ABbAy DIES;
LIVED BUSY LIFE
Body of Distinguished Missis.
sippian Will Rest in Family
Burying Ground.

Tho death of Richard r. Ahbay, OF
Tunica county, Miss, one Of the best
known men in that state, occurred FRI
day night at the Baptist Memorial hos
pital. Col. Abbay was stricken sud
denly at his home, Commerce. Miss.
three weeks ago. He was Immediately
brought to Memphis, and although he
rallied from the first attack, the ply
sicians In attendance never held. out
great hope of his recovery, due TO his
advanced age, 81 years.
Funeral services, conducted by the
Rev. A. B. Curry, are set to occur at
the home Of his nephew, S. r. Leather
man, on Union avenue, at 3 o'clock
Friday afternoon. The body will be
taken to Nashville to rest In the family
burying ground there.
Col. Abbay was n of the wealthl"st
planters of his state. The plantation
IN which he spent his life had been in
the possession of members of his family
since 1882. Although he was born in
Nashville. his parents returned to their
Mississippi home when he was a year
old.
After his graduation from Cumber-
land university, Lebanon, Tenn, he
studied law. For nearly 40 years he
served as a member Of the Mississippi
legislature, and was the author Of many
of the laws which have kept hat state
in the rank of progressive states. He
took a prominent part not only in state
politics, but in all questions Of civic
improvement. He worked during tho
war with the Red Cross and other or
Plantations engaged In war work for
the government and in spite Of his ad-
vanced age he continued his vigorous,
active life until stricken with his fatal
illness. Besides his plantation interests,
he was interested in a number of other
business enterprises.
He was the senior member of the
firm of Abhay & Leatherman, of Com
merce. Miss, and president of the r.
win-Leatherman Cotton Co., Of Mem
rhis.
Col. Ahbay never married, and spent
practically his entire life on his splen-
did plantation at Commerce, on the
Mississippi river, in Tunica county.
He is survived by a sister. Mrs. Mary
S. Leaterman; his nephew, S. r.
Leatherman, and a number Of other
more distant relatives,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
CLASS PLAY OPENS
GRADUATION EVENT
"All a Mistake" To Be Given
by Vocational High Stu
dentists Graduate

"All a Mistake" n farce comedy. will
be presented by the senior CLASS Of
Crockett Vocational high school at s
o'clock Friday in the assembly hall of
the school. The play will be given
Rowe. teacher Of expression in the
school.
The standard OF work done by the
SO members Of the class which will
graduate June II has been exception
ally high according to n statement
made by Prof. j. L. Highsaw. princi-
by the fact that eight students Of the
senior class are assisting In the school
survey now In progress and rave re-
ceived the praise Of the experts In
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06

Take plain bitro phosphate Is the ad-
vice Of these physicians to. thin, deli
cate, nervous people who lack vim. en-
ergy and nerve force, and there seems
to be ample proof Of the efficiency Of
this preparation to warrant the recon :
m~endation. Moreover. II we judge from
the countless preparations and treat
ments which are continually being ad-
vertised for the purpose of making thin
people fleshy,. developing arms. neck
and bust, and replacing ugly hollows
and angles by the soft curved lines Of
health and beauty, there are evidently
thousands of men Inc women who
keenly feel their excessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are often
due to starved nerves. Our bodies need
more phosphate than is contained in
modern foods. Physicians claim there
is nothing that will supply this defi-
cheney SO well as the organic phos-
phate known among druggists as bitro-
phosphate, which is inexpensive and IL
sold by Washburn-Lyl In Memphis and
most all druggists under q guarantee Of
a~afinfonktnn ar FtonnV hanFAHW faA6a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
HAVE DARK HAIR
AND LOOK YOUNG
-
Nobody Can Tell When You
Darken Gray, Faded Hair
With Sage Tea.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
fully darkened, glossy and attractive
with a brew Of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
Whenever her hair too OIL that dull,
faded or streaked appearance, this
simple mixture was applied with Won
derful effect. BY asking al any drug
store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound you will get a large bottle
Of this old-time recipe, improved by
the addition of other ingredients, all
ready to use at very little cost. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
TO restore natural color and beauty to
the hair,
A well-known downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and
sulphur Compound now because it
darkens so naturally and evenly that
nobody can tell 1t has beer applied
It's so easy to use, too. You simply
dampen a comb or soft brush and draw
1t through your hair, taking one strand
At a time. By morning the gray hair
disappears; after another application or
two, 1t is restored to its natural color
and looks glossy, soft and beautiful.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
NERVOUS PEOPLE
!. NEED BITR0PHOSPHATE
What It Is and How 1t Increases Weight, Strength
and Nerve Force In Many Instances

"Bitro-Phosphate should be prescribed
by every doctor and used In every hos
pital to increase strength and nerve
force to enrich the blood
Joseph d. Harrigan. Former Visiting
Specialist to North Eastern DISPENSE
tory says: Let those who are weak,
thin, nervous, anaemic, or
take a natural. unadulterated substance
such a ro-phosphate and you Will
soon see some astonishing results IN
the increase of nerve energy. StrenSth
OF body and mind and power OF endur-
ance.'
Bitro- Phosphate is made entirely OF
the organic phosphate compound re-
ferred to In the National Standard Dts-
p~ensatory rs being an excellent tonic
and nervine and a preparation which
has recently acquired considerable rep
utation in the treatment OF neuras-
thenia. The standard OF excellence,
strength and purity OF its substance Is
beyond question, for every Bitro-Phos-
phate tablet Is manufactured in strict
accordance with the U. s. Phama-
copoeia test requirements. Bitro-Phos-
phate Is therefore not q patent medi-
cine and should not be confused with
any Of the secret nostruns, so-cAlied
tonics or widely advertised ''cure-alls,
CAUTION ,--Al,heush Bitn. Phosphate Is wnssr
passed for relieving nervousness. sieriesness and
general weakness. owing 10 It's tendency 70 v1etesss
weight II should net n used " anyung rta dea
-. a.tA - anAkt - flah2 49,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06

bureau Of mines. Mr.. Button said the
state mine code contained no regola-
tons on the transportation Of ex-
plosives, He declared this was a grew
ods omissions and that he would issue
regulations on his own responsibility
which would check careless methods
and insist that they be obeyed until
they can be enacted into law.
Among the men killed outright was
James J. McCloskey, a former baseball
pitcher, at one time a member OF the
Philadelphia National league club.
Assistant General Manager Buchanan,
Of the Delaware and Hudson Coal com =
pany, after investigation. gave it rs
his opinion a steel bar or drill carried
by one Of the men came in contact
with the overhead wire, forming the
short circuit.
According to the company's figures.
14S men and boys were being carried
! by the train.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
MISS DREXEL WEEDS.

NEW YORK. June 6,--Miss Alice Cor
don Drexel, only daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John r. prexel. OF this city, and
prominent socially in New York, New
port and Philadelphia, was married In
New Rochelle yesterday to Capt, VIM.
Barrett, T.. s A., who served in France
In the aviation service.
Mrs. Drexel stated today that neither
she nor Mr.. DreXel had met their son
in-law and that their daughters we'd
ding was. both a surprise and shock"
to them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
MORE THAN 5000
YANKS REACH U.

NEW YORK, June e,-More than
5000 returning soldiers arrived here to-
day on the transports santa Ana, Pan
nonia, Pretoria and Britannia. The
largest unit to land was the 144th in
fantry, less company M, and an ord
nance detachment. a total OF az Off
GERS and 2,S12 men. This regiment be-
longing to the 36th division CORNER
Texas and Oklahoma national guards
mem arrived OF the Pretoria which also
brought the I'D infantry brigade head
quarters OF the same division under
the command Of Brig. Gen. George Fl.
Jamerson.
The 36th division troops are under
orders for Camps DIX, Gordon, SHEER
man, Taylor, Custer, Grant, pike.
Dodge, Funston, Bowie, Travis and Up
ton. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
TO MEET ON JUNE IL

COLUMBUS, Miss, June 6. (spl)-
The Baptist Woman's Missionary In
ion Of the Fourth district Of Mississippi
will hold its annual meeting at Louis
y5li ed MISS y rh IhSEsGay ana rclr Esid cS ySns
at Columbus, Choctaw, Hopewell. Har-
mony. Mount Pisgah, Trinity and Old
Zion, and Mrs. Il. X, Lide. OF this city,
Is district vice-president. Several state
officers will be In attendance upon the
meeting, among the number being Mrs.
NJ. Nj, Lackey, corresponding secretary.
and Mrs. Edgar Godbold, superintend-
ent of the Young peoples branch.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
FORMER MEMPHIAN DIES

Friends in Memphis have received
new OF the death in Denver, Col, Of
Mrs. Annie Mccarthy, at the home OF
her sister there, Mrs. G. r. Hynes.
Mrs. Mccarthy was q resident OF
Memphis during her sirlhood. She went
to Denver rs years ago, after the death
Of her husband, p. j. Mccarthy. Mr..
Mccarthy was a well-known merchant
during his residence In Memphis. He
had q store in the Peabody hotel and
the family at the time lived In the
old Jefferson Davis home on Court ave-
nue Their only son, George L. McCar-
thy, recently died In New York.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
CAR RUNS WILD
AND IS ARE INJURED

MILWAUKEE, Wis, June 6--Sixty-
five persons were injured, many seri-
ously, when an Eighth street car ran
down Sixth street hill from Grand ave
nue. to Wells street, last night, jumped
the track and fell on Its side. almost
a complete wreck. The car crashed In
to the fire alarm box, bringing the
fire department to the scene,
Before the arrival or every avail
able ambulance in the city, taNicaba
and private automobiles aided by a
volunteer rescue party or passersby OK.
treated tho injured rom the debris
and rushed them to emergency hospi-
tails. All are expected to recover
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
charge OF the survey for excellence in

charge OF the survey for excellence in
work already done,
Capt. Walter Chandler will deliver
the commencement address to the
graduates on Tuesday. June II, In the
assembly hall Of the scnool Annabel
Allsatdt will be awarded a gold medal
for proficiency in commercial geogra-
ply. Harold Hill will receive the gold
medal for the best drilled private of the
student battalion, X. O. r. G. A medal
Will also be awarded to the best stu
dent in English in the Freshman class
during the past semester.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
KIT DALTON INJURED.

Kit Dalton, for some years a con-
spicuous. figure In Memphis as the last
suffered a severe accident late Thurs
day afternoon when he fell at the cor
ner of Second street and Madison ave-
nue., Two ribs we're broken and he
was otherwise seriously bruised. He
is confined to his home, 1G6 Court ave-
nue..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
sHRINERS WILL TRAVEL

Two hundred members OF All Chymia
temple will board a special train Sat
urday night for Indianapolis, whore they
will attend the imperial council meet
ing. The Shriners will take along two
camels and the Shrine band, chanters
and patrol will play an important part
in the program arranged for the ses-
sion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
CONTRACT IS LET FOR
BIG DRAINAGE CANAL

Work IL expected to be started at
once, following letting of contracts on
the proposed construction Of 200 miles
OF drainage channel and 20 miles Of
additional levees along the st. Francis
river in Butler county, Mo- The con-
tract has been let to w. =. Callahan,
Of Dallas, Tex.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-06
SEATTLE SHAKEN.

SEATTLE. Wash. June 6.-wha,
seemingly was a local earth disturbance,
cave buildings in Seattle a slight shak.
ing up late last night, the disturbances
being also felt as FAR as North Bend
Wash, about 45 miles from here. The
university Of washington seismograph
3ianAt azaaQSH Ia AlxknrhanAA
The Washington herald., 1919-06-25
LAWMAKERS FLY
TO MT. VERNON

All the members OF the subcom-
mittee on aviation of the House Ma
val Affairs Committee took to the
air yesterday afternoon. They
mounted a fleet of the navy's 400
horsepower hydroplanes and few to
Mount Vernon and return.
II had some mighty peculiar feel
ings." said Representative William
A. Ayres last night in commenting
on his fight.
Representative Milton Kraus, of
Indiana. sat in the forward cockpit
of our machine. l was satisfied to
sit close to the pilot" he added.
The four flying boats with their
congressional passengers arose from
Potomac River at 3 o'clock. circled
around several times and started
down the river. The Charles Mac
alester. plying its steady way to
Mount Vernon. was left far behind by
the swift planes. On their return the
machines maneuvered over the new
navy buildings in Potomac Park.
The aerial passengers were Repre-
sentatives Fred A. Britton, William ].
Browning. William A. Ayres, Willfred
w. Lufkin. Milton Kraus, A. E. B.
Stephens. Clifton n. Macarthur and
J. c. Pugh. secretary Of the sub
committee.