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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
BY REV. 7. O. FULLER.

AT a meeting of more than 30 min
listers Of all denominations held at
Zion hall Wednesday steps were taken
to organize the pastors for some sys-
temattc social and racial uplift work,
The pastors are especially anxious TO
stabilize the activities Of their race by
cu~ltiVating friendly interracial rela-
tons. Special committees win take up
various lines OF the work so as 10
make friction well-nigh impossible II
they are met half way In their plans.
The ministers VIII give advice from
their pulpits AS to conduct on the cars
and IN all public pieces. Returned SOL
dlers VIII he urged to be proud Of their
records and Of their citizenship. The
ministers Will ask the white pastors
TO use their influence in their race
In favor OF proper treatment Of colored
people who are ~peaceable and law ahid-
ing The young win be looked after
and Fairgrounds and other lAlnfrl
activities will he sought for them.
These ministers speak to thousands OF
their people every SUNDAY and me
full weight of their influence win he
thrown ~ the interest Of race co.oper-
1fon. They viii urge that the labor
opportunities on the farm be made safe
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13
SEES VICTORY FOR
PREMIER At PARIS
English Paper Thus Comments
on Consumption End
for Huns.

LONDON, March 13.--In discussing
events at the peace conference in Paris,
the DAILY Chronicle says:
There Is no doubt that Premier
Lloyd George scored Il very important
point IN gaining the assent Of his col.
leagues on the council Of 10 to the
principle that CONSUMPTION shall be
apollshed in Germany. The plan adopt-
ca wall enable the powers, on whose
shoulders the chief responsibility for
maintaining the league Of nations Will
rest to bear that burden with a much
smaller military effort than would 9TH
erwise be needed.
There will be no risk of perpetual.
ing Conscription in Great britain ant
the United States, and we fan nat
suppose that France and Italys having
regard for their economic situation. viii
care to cumher themselves indefinitel,
with It. The disarmament Of Germany
being compulsory, will have to be
watched and enforced for many years
by travelling commissions OF the lea g1le
OF nations, with the leagues force be-
hind them
THE abolition OF compulsory service
~ the greatest practical step vet taken
toward the discouragcmcnt Of war"
SAYS the Daily Mail, There Is one vital
provision for the safety OF the allies
that must accompany the abolition OF
conscription, however. This Is the com
plete and effective disarmament OF
Germany"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

5. Ellington, D.. p, Of Nashville, is
to crowded houses each night, and
many are giving their souls to Christ,
Or, Ellington is well known in Mem
phis and has many friends here. Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at Church's
sermon on THE Prodigal SON. There
will be good music, and the services
win be evangelistic. A special invi-
tation is extended to the unsaved.
DR.. Ellington has preached this SER
mon In Nashville annually for 25 years.
In his last effort there were 5000
colored people present and 1000 white
people, IS colored were converted and
2 whites, one Of whom was an infidel.
Don't fail to hear him in Memphis
Sunday. Seats are free.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13
PADUCAH BANKER DIES.

PADuCAH, KY, March 10. (Spl.)-
William Hughes, a prominent banker
and resident OF Paducah. died of heart
disease Wednesday morning at his
home in the Ellis apartments.
Mr.. Hughes was born In Louisville
and came here with his father to re-
side, As a young man he was in the
tobacco business here. Later he was
manager of the marine ways. He was
one of the organizers and the first
cashier of the Paducah Banking COM
pany until 1911. At that time he was
forced TO retire from active business
because Of poor health, He had not
been well for some time,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13
GIVES FACTS REGARDING
BRITISH B%ATTLESHIPS

LONDON, March ~13.-ReplyinR to a
question In the house Of commons,
Thomas j., MacNamara, parliamentary
secretary to the admiralty, said no
construction Dec. 81 last. He added
that four d%readnouRht battle cruisers
were under construction on that date.
but, work on three which were In very
early stages had been abandoned ana
the slips upon which they were being
built had been freed for meschant shin
construction. f
on the same date, he said. Great
Britain had 80 dreadnought battleships
and nine dreadnought battle cruisers.
all of which were In commission, with
the exception Of one hattleship and
one battle cruiser, So far as he knew,
no capital ships will be laid down this
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13
SLAYER OF POLICEMAN
IS CAUGHT IN KENTUCKY

BRISTOL, Tenn, March "a (snN
Policeman John Graham. cha rped wIth
shooting TO death officer q, W Muck
oils at Coeburn, Va, was captured late
Wednesday night by the police at Haz,
ard, KY The shooting affray started
when Officer Nuckolls attempted to
arrest Mrs George Rucker, Grahan's
sister Graham resented the arrest and
shot Nuckolls to death.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

HABITUAL CONSTIPATION CURED
IN IA TO 81 DAYS.
"LA%-FoS WITH PEPSIN" is a spe-
cially- prepared Syrup Tonic Laxative
for HabItual Constipation. 1t relieves
promptly but should be taken regularly
for II to Il days to induce regular ac-
ton, 1t Stimulates and Regulates. Very
Pleasant to Take. Goo per bottle. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

and remunerative so that they would
feel free to advise their people to ac-
cept them.
Reys. w, w. Whitton and w. r. Yer
non are vice-presidents: ReVs. r. B.
Roberts and S. w. Broom are secre-
taries,
Seeking to promote the welfare OF
coiored children, a committee of seven
colored women appointed from the
city Federation of Colored Women's
clubs, OF Memphis, have sent q petit
ton to the city officials asking them
to provide proper facilities for the rec
reation of colored children, The most
imnortant problem confronting the
colored people of Memphis is the proper
care and rearing of their children.
They ask for a playground and a house
10 he used as a community center with
such outdoor and indoor amusements
al would contribute to the moral and
nhysical unfit OF the children under
Inc supervision OF q trained worker,
Among those who are especially in
terestNd In the work are the wives OF
/ W, sanford, r. S, Brown, o, w.
williams, l.. Perryman, N, T, Ander-
son. r. l., johnson and II. l.. Moshy.
Rev w, s.. Ellington, of Nashville,
Tenn. and Or. A. NJ, Townsend visited
Howe Institute Thursday and addressed
the students.
Those who 20 on street cars to create
unpleasant sensations not only en-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13
Mems Spring Suitings

On display now; the newest creations
in this Springs suitings--all are the
best Quality-all %attractlvely priced
We suggest an early selection. ], II,
Mortarty & Son, Tailors, 81 South Main
street, adw
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13
U, S. Hard Hit.

| Conspicuous among the American
Inroducts which find themselves against
what virtually amounts to a stond wal
are motors, boots and typewriters,
which cost from 5000 to 5000 In England
today,
It is said a great British company
which has hitherto devoted its plants
TO the manufacture of Implements OF
war is paying tribute to the prospective
league Of Nations by transforming its
works into factories for the manu-
f%acture Of typewriting machines. Sir
Donald MacLean, liberal leader, asked
in the house Of commons on Monday
whether the government had not given
guarantees to the soap-making indus
try, France Is concerned with that
question because Marseilles has hitherto
been the worlds most important base
for soap products, and it is reported
that an English interest has planned
big works there.
The self-governlng dominlons Of Great
britain are exempt from the difficult
ties the governments policy imposes on
foreign merchants.
The Associated Press attempts mere
~ to describe the situation because II
Is a subject Of greatest interest to
business men everywhere and a source
OF controversy between different schools
of British economists. 1t is looked
upon as the beginning Of an important
chapter in the after-the-war economic
adjustment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

Experience taught me, when a boy,
that a cats tail was q part of the cat,
and | afterward governed myself ac-
cordingly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

If you cannot cross the, ocean,
And the allies trouble know
You can find some problems nearer,
You might find some at your door.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

danger the lives of innocent people but
they are real enemies to the welfare
of our city. On the car is a very fine
place to show self-control and common
sense.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

The a who sees no attractions on
the farm needs to have his eyes treat
ed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

Some say they saw ghosts that
frightened them from the country and
the farm, They We're weevils, poor
schools, crop liens, and lawlessness.
Under the well-laid and scientific plans
Of reconstruction these ghosts must
down.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

The Old Folks Home committee held
its meeting Wednesday to consider
ways and means of relieving the situa-
ton at the home,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

The ministers Of all denominations
were urged by Bishop Cleaves in his
address Wednesday to go to the rescue
of the organized charities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

At the Metropolitan Baptist church,
4th street and Vance venue Rev. w,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

Those who go on street cars to create
UNPLEASANT sensations not only en-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-13

Get one of these beautiful 26-piece Rogers Sets
while they are offered at this low price. Choice
Of patterns, Chippendale, Grecian, etc. Regular
$500 value
No Phone Orders. None c. o. d.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
SUGAR SHOWED
OUR BACKBONE
American Willingness to Give Up
Luxury Demonstrated Ma
tons War Conscience.
STAND WITH THE ALLIES.
BY Reducing Consumption People of
the United States AVerted a
Famine at Home in Spite
of Low Supplies.

The fact that the people Of the
United States were able to reduce by
more than One-half million tons their
July, August, September and October
consumption of sugar proves cOnclu-
Sively that their war conscience was
thoroughly awakened and that the
country as a whole stood ready to fol-
low the injunctiOns of the Government
Our normal consumption of sugar in
the fOur-mOnth period beginning with
July has been 100000 tons per month,
total of 100000 for the quarter
wear.
In July, when our sugar stringency
began to reach its height, consumption
was reduced to 100000 tons. In Au-
gust only 325,OOO tons went into dis
lributiOn and in September only 279,-
700 tons. In October the distribution
fell to 100000 tons.
If the general public had failed to
observe the injunctiOns of the Food
Administration this country would
have been in the thrOes of a sugar
famine before the end of August. Our
visible supplies were so low as to bring
great anxiety to those familiar with
the sugar situation. They feared that
it would be absolutely impossible 10
reduce consumption to a point where
sugar would no longer be a mere lux
ury in the American diet
Few accomplishments of the Food
Administration will stand forth so pre-
dominantly as this reduced cOnsump-
ton of sugar. BY it we have been able
to bridge over the period of Stringency
until the new beet and Louisiana cane
sugar crops were in sight.
Now the nation is in a position so
that if we choose we may return to
our normal home use of sugar, and
Europe, with the release of ships to 90
far afield, can maintain its recent re-
stricted ratiOns. If, however, those
nations are to increase their use of
sugar very considerably it must be by
our continued sharing with them
through limiting our own consump-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
KEPT PLEDGE
TO SEND BREAD
American Nation Maintained Al
lied Loaf Through Self
Denial at Home Table.
AVERTED EUROPEAN DESPAIR.
With Military Demands Upon Ocean
Shipping Relieved, World Is Able
to Return to Normal White
Wheat Bread.

Since the advent of the latest wheat
crop the only limitation upon Ameri-
can exports to Europe has been the
shortage of shipping. Between July l
and October 10 we shipped 659G0, ,305
bushels. If this rate should continue
until the end of the fiscal year we will
have furnished the Allies with more
than 237 100000 bushels of wheat and
flour in terms of wheat.
The result of increased production
and conservation efforts in the United
States has been that with the cessa-
ton of hOstilities we are able to re-
turn to normal wheat diet. Supplies
that have accumulated in Australia.
Argentine and other hitherto inacces-
sible markets may be tapped by ships
released from transport service, and
European demand for American wheat
probably will not exceed our normal
surplus. There is wheat enough avail
able to have white loaf at the com
mon table.
But last year the tale was different
only by the greatest possible saving
and sacrifice were we able to keen n
steady stream of wheat and flour NOV.
ing across the sea. We found our.
selves at the beginning of the harvest
year with an unusually short crop.
Even the most optimistic statisticians
figured that we had a bare surplus of
2O,OOOOOO bushels. And yet Europe
was facing the probability of a bread
famine-and in Europe bread is by far
the most important article in the diet.
All of this surplus had left the
country early in the fall. BY the first
of the year we had managed to ship a
little more than 50,OOO,OOO bushels by
practicing the utmost economy at
home-by wheatless days, wheatless
meals, heavy substitution of other
cereals and by sacrifice at almost
every meal throughout the country.
In January the late Lord RhOndda.
then British Food Controller, cabled
that only if we sent an additional To-
100000 bushels before July could he
take the responsibility of assuring his
people that they would be fed.
The response of the American peO-
pie was 85,000,O00 bushels safely deliv-
cred overseas between January l and
July 1. Out of a harvest which gave
us only 2OOO0,000 bushels surplus we
actually shipped 141, 100000 bushels.
Thus did America fulfill her pledge
that the Allied bread ratiOns could be
maintained, and already the American
people are demonstrating that, with
an awakened war conscience, last
years figures will be bettered.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
FIRST CALL TO FOOD ARMY.

: This cooperation and service
+ 1 ask of all in full confidence
+ that America will render more
3 for flag and freedom than king
: ridden people surrender at COM
{ pulsiOn.-Herbert Hoover, Au-
+ gust 10, 1917.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
AMERICAN SPIRIT
RELIED ON TO WIN

In the light of succeeding events It
is interesting to Iecall the confidence
with which the United States Food
Administrator viewed the gloomy out
look in July of 1917, when this cOun-
try had been in the war for less than
four months and the Germans were
steadily sending the western front
nearer and nearer to Paris.
Even though the situation in Eu-
rope may be gloomy today" he de-
clared in a public statement, mo
American who has knowledge of the
results already obtained in every d.
rectiOn need have one atom of fear
that democracy will not defend itself
in these United States"
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
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A year ago voluntary food control
was a daring adventure in democracy !;
during the year an established proof
Of democratic efficiency.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
GREATEST OPPORTUNITY
WOMEN EVER HAD

1t was given to the women of this
country to perform the greatest serv-
Ice in the winning of the war vouch-
safed to any women in the history of
the wars Of the world--tO feed the
warriors and the war sufferers. BY
the arts of peace, the practice of sim
pie, hOmely virtues the womanhood of
a whole nation served humanity In its
profOundest struggle for peace and
freedom.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01

diately. The soothing, healing oil stim-
ulates the kidneys, relieves infiamma-
lions and destroys the germs which
nave caused it. Do not wait until to-
morrow. Go to your druggist today and
insist on GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules In twenty-four hours you
should feel health and vigor returning
and Will bless the day you first heard
of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil
After you feel that you have cured
yourself, continue to take one or two
capsules each day, so as to keen in
tirst-class condition and ward off the
danger of other attacks
Ask for the original imported GOLD
MEDAL brand. Three sizes. Money re-
funded if they do not help you.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
...F+++.F++I.. i. !. !. !. !. !. j. ). !. !. ;,
DEMOCRACY VS.. AUTocRAcY.

+ "There is no royal road to +
+ food conservation. We can only +
\ accomplish this by the voluntary +
+ action of our whole people, each +
+ element in proportion to its +
+ needs. 1t is a matter of equality !.
+ of burden" j
+ The truth of this statement +
+ made by the United States Food \
+ Administrator soon after we en- \
4 tered the war, has been borne ).
\ out by the history of our ex- !.
= ports. Autocratic food control !.
4 in the lands of our enemies has X
4 broken down, while democratic X
+ food sharing has maintained the J.
+ health and strength of this coun- j.
+ try and of the Allies. J.
I. =.
y y i i + i 4 !. \ 4 i, = j. + j. . :. !. =.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
Our exports since IS co

=
+ Our exports since s country }.
+ entered the war have justified a !.
= statement made by the Food Ad- !.
+ ministration shortly after it's con- }.
= ceptiOn, outlining the principles !.
+ and policies that would govern ).
= the solution of this country's J.
+ food problems. :.
= 1.-The whole foundation of de- j.
= mocracy," declared the Food Ad- ).
: ministratiOn, "lies in the indi- !.
= vidual initiative of it's people !.
= and their willingness to serve the !.
: interests of the nation with COM J,
+ plete self effacement in the time ).
= of emergency. Democracy can !.
= yield to discipline, and we can !.
\ solve this food problem for our +
= own people and for the Allies in J.
+ this way. To have done so will !.
= have been a greater service than !.
+ our immediate objective, for we !.
= have demonstrated the rightful- !.
= ness of our faith and our ability J.
+ to defend ourselves without be- j.
+ ing Prusslanized." j.
!.
f+F'F'f+'F'+'s' = + !. = i. .f-E+r+++. + j.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
IT'S NOT YOUR HEART
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

Kidney disease is no respecter of per-
sons A majority of the ills affecting
people today can be traced back to
kidney trouble.
The kidneys are the most important
organs of the body. They are the
niterers, the purifiers, of your blood.
Kidney disease is usually indicated by
WEAKNESS, sleeplessness, nervousness
Qespondency, backache, stomach trou-
Die. pain in loins and lower abdomen,
gall stones. gravel. rheumatism, sciatica
and lumbago.
All these arrangements are natures
sisnals to warn you that the kidneys
need help. You should use GOLD
MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules imme-
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
LOYALTY IN LITTLE
THINGS LAST PROOF
OF PATRIOTISM

Americans without murmuring cut
their sugar allowance from four
pounds a month to three and then as
long as need be to two pounds for 10y
alty's sake.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01

Sending to Europe 141 100000 bush.
els of wheat from a surplus Of appar-
emily nothing was the outstanding ex-
plot of the American food army in the
critical year of the war.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-01
Food Will Win the World.

America earned the gratitude of al
lied nations during war by sharing
food. America under peace may win
the worlds good will by saving to
share.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-11
MONTGOMERY NEGRO SURRENDERS AFTER
 KILLING OFFICER
'y Associated Pre-

Montgomery, April 1O.-A short time after the death of his victim, Robert Porterfeld, a negro, who was being sought by posses head cd by police and sherih's deputies fer shooting MortOrcycle officer J. F.. Davis, appeared at the MOntEOm- cry county jail tonight and request ed that he be locked up.
 Officer Davis was called to nc- gro sectiOn late this afternoon to quell a disturbance nnd was in the act of searching the negro's wife when he was shot by her husband. The policeman died two hours later from a bullet wound in the head.
 POrterfield tonight claimed that he shot in seif-defense. He dis played wounds alleged to have been caused by the officer f. upon him. Ono ball entered Nss hand, penetrated the aru 8ad i'it e.i near the shoulder, whiir mro8h sr bullet passed through sAt skl- If his throat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-11
BERLIN EXTREMELY NERVOUS

Berlin, Wednesday. April s--Ai- though nothing had transpred up to an early hour, tonight to permit of the conclusion that a general strike was one of the possibilities of the next iS hours a feeling of nervousness per vades Berlin
 This feeling; is due in a large meas ure to the conspicuous military pre- cautions being taken by Minister or Defense Noske st the principal traffic centers of the city
 For several hours today the main downtown streets were shut off from al! traffic. causing much confusion. This measure was adopted 10 head off possible demonstrations and the streets were reopened promptly when the expected manifestations failed to materialize.
 Nevertheless. strategic points ars still occupied by special guards. Some of the main cfnters of traffic are held by machine aln squads while rolls of barbed wire h,a ave been placed in read mess for use.
 The governI Inent appears to have learned a less4n from the January and March riots. The military measures adopted this week. so far as can oc seen in the inner city warrant the i'm pression that Noske is fully prepared.
 A majority of the big Berlin banks were forced to! remain closed today or at least to shut down their branches because of the strike Of bank employees. The strike had distressnc effect on business, although the Deutsche bank continued to To business. The banH of the Berlin Trade society was open. but it, has no branches.
 There are ind cations that the strik , may have been the result of a majority of the employees being intimidated oy minority
 The en.ployeS of the Dresdener bank, wko were supposed to be on strike. succeeded in forcing their way into the building notwith sanding Inc strike pickets and leaders. The Dis conto is struggling along with small staff of volunteer workers Tho Reichsbank is 'closed although a great manv Of the employees broke tsrouSi q i the pickets and reported for work. The government intends to deal With 1 the strike immediately through the intervention of the national labor bu ! reau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-11

eft of the three basic factors of the cot ton industry-the producer, buyer ana banker-and should have sufficient cap italization to be impressive throughout, the world He said the corporation should own ships and its stock should be exchanged for liberty Boiies so peepie in the south only.
 Senator owen declared that .'probably within another week peace Will be de- clared," and urged organization of the corporation among other reasons, to help restore normal conditions throughout the world and thereby wipe out bolshevism.
 When Europe gets back to norma basis declared the senator, who recently returned to the United States after study
 ing the foreign financial and commerciai situation, and the masses are acliNely employed in productive labor, boisneVlsn' will pass away.
 Representative F., s. Candler of Mis- sissipp, al Fo made brief address. Otner prominent delegates from Mississippi n- cluded former Senator Leroy Percy and Representative H. D. Stephens. Senator Kenneth D. McKeller of Ten nessee, in his welcoming address, urged removal of the export embargo and. with several of the other speakers. establish ment of an American merchant marine.