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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
WORSE FOR
WHAT THEY READ
Society Needs All Helpful In
formation That 1t Can
Secure.
az REV. I. O. FULLER.

D. NV
So many people are the worse off for
what they read that those who write
for the public have a great r%esponsi-
bility. Society needs all OF the helpful
information and constructive IDEAS that
piness and inspiration available, That
which poisons the mind and inspires
hatred should be avoided. An appeal
to the baser elements of ones nature
does not elevate him, but renders him
less capable Of living happily n
peaceably with his %neighbors. Give the
mind the most wholesome food. We
20 from thought to deed; from deed to
habit; from habit to character, and
from character to destiny.
A number of public speakers are
taking the Ten Lessons In Oratory,"
by T. o. Fuller.
AS a precautionary measure, don't
forget to boil all drinking water II you
live north of Calhoun, west of Belle
vue and east Of the Mississippi river
until further notice by the board of
health.
The City B. Y. P. Y. Conquest will
hold their regular monthly meeting at
Metropolitan church Sunday afternoon,
Feb. %. VIM. G. Walker is president.
DR.. James H. Edwards, Of Pine Bluff,
| Ark, was In the city this week. He
brought a patient to n Of the hos
pitfalls.
The Howe choral class had an inter-
estins practice last night. The presi-
dent is Rev. c. M. Davis.
B. NJ. Roddy, Of the Three-States
Better Farming association; went tc
ence through which BE Chamber q
Commerce of that city plans to begir
people similar to the work that is be.
ing done in Memphis,
public school will be held Thursda,
building. Sixteen will be given diplo,
mas, which will admit them to the high
school. An interesting program will b.
presented with an address by the Rev
T. o. Fuller, Subject: Opportunity
Prot. E. L. Honesty\is principal.
An interesting program was renderet
at the Metropolitan Baptist church II
the interest OF the Federated Charities
Bishop N. C. Cleaves presided.
Corp. Paul Carter. son OF Tenni
Lowe, who is cook for Mrs, F. g. Jones
440 Vance avenue, was gassed durinI
ported In thursdays list as wounde,
slighted. In a letter home. Carter sal
he was recovering.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
.TIac9Dea0T
Sadie Love.

NEWBERN, Tenn, Feb. 20. (Spl)-
Miss Sadie Love, Of this county, died
at her home e Cross Roads after
an extended illness OF pneumonia, fol-
lowing other complications. The de-
ceased had reached her fifteenth birth
day when she was taken i'll with the
epidemic. Interment was made in that
section Of the county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
I. Deaton.

NEwBERN. Tenn, Feb. 20. (Spl.l,-
After an illness Of a few days, /. Dea-
ton, prominent young farmer ana she
son Of J, W. D~eaton, OF the Iowlkes,
Tenn, section, this county, IS dead at
his home. The deceased wa Al years
of age and vas a member OF the Moth.
odlst church, Funeral services were
conveyed to Bowen Chapel cemetery,
where interment was made. He is sur
vived by a large number OF relatives
and friends.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
Mrs. Martha e. Hamilton.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Feb. 20. (Spl.A
Mrs, Martha 4. Hamilton, formerly Of
Huntsville, died Tuesday at her home
In Memphis, The body was brought
here yesterday for interment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

Vick-Huffman.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Feb. 20, (spl.l-
Miss Hattie Hoffman and Bryan w.
Wick were married Tuesday morning
at the residence OF the bride by G. A.
filing, justice Of the peace. The bride
is a young society woman and the
BRIDEGROOM is the son of Mrs. l. ].
Wick and is a salesman for the Stand
ard Oil
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

terry Tuesday afternoon. Rev. c. T.
Floyd officiating. Mr.. Yeany was SO
years old, a Mason and a member of the
Methodist church. He leaves a wife.
two sisters, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Til
mon; a brother at Arkabutla, Miss.
Robert Weary, and three brothers. in
Memphis, W. A. Weary, Tom Weary and
Jeff Yeary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
]. A. Shepherd.

COLDwATER, Miss, Feb. 20. (Spl)
j. A. Shepherd is dead at the home
of his sister, Mrs. J. j.. Mcleod, at the
age Of SO. He was a Confederate vet
eran, and had been confined to his bed
for a long time. He made his home
near Wakefield for many years, and
was only brought here a short time
ago in order that his sister might care
for him. The remains we're inferred
Wednesday at New Garden cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
Mrs. Grant Wright.

NEwBERN. Tenn, Feb. 0. (SpL)-
Mrs. Grant Wright has died at her
home at Yorkville, a few niles east
OF Newbern, Of influenza, following an
attack OF pneumonia. The DECEASED
was the wife OF a prominent farmer of
that section, She is survived by eight
children n her husband, Of YorkviTle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
Johnson.

DYERSBURG, Tenn, Feb. 20. (Spl,)
Miss Mary Martha Johnson and Mr.,
Hassell Baker were married at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Fowlkes,
in this city, by the Rev. T. Ashborn,
pastor Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
Mrs A E Edwards.

PADuCAH, KY, Feb. 20. tspl)-
Mrs. A! e. Edwards, "a years of age,
died Tuesday night at the home OF her
son, Hugh l.. Edwards, Mrs. Edwards
was well known in Paducah. The flu
neral services were held at 10 o'clock
Wednesday morning from the residence,
with burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
Mrs, Viola Everett,

sHUBUTA, Miss, Feb, 20. (Spl)-
Mrs. Viola Everett died Sunday at or
near Langsdale and was buried near
LAngsdale at 10 O'Clock yesterday. The
Rev. Raley, assisted by Rev. A. Trot-
ter, conducted the funeral services. Mrs.
Everett leaves a husband and one son,
Fred Everett, of Quitman.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
Miss Tinnie Finley.

-NEWBERN, Tenn, Feb. 20, (spl)-
Miss Tinnle Finley, young daughter Of
Berl Finley, Of this county, has died
at her home at Finley. Tenn, after a
brief illness. Funeral services were
conducted at the home Of the parents
and lnterment was in that section. A
host of friends and relatives survive
her.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
Mrs. nj, N. Frank.

NATCHEz, Miss. Feb. 20. tSpl.)-
The funeral OF Mrs. Matilda METRE
Frank, who died at her home here,
was held Tuesday afternoon at l
o'clock. Mrs, Frank was born In AL
SAGE and was "a years old at the time
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
w, N. Turner,

UNION CITY, Tenn. Feb. 20. (spL)-
W. N. Turner died OF a paralytic stroke
last night at the home Of DR.. W, NJ,
Turner. his son. The deceased was SO
years old and had made his home with
his son for q number OF years,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

South Carolina is going to limit the planting of cotton in
that state to ten acres to the pillow, The man who, with odd
Spec" and a bull-tongue pillow, tends ten acres OF cotton will
find himself as busy as a one-armed bill poster on a windy day,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

1t does not commend different factions from any country
TO the peace conference 10 learn that they are toting knives fol-
each other.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

"Yank troops save allies from defeat over in Russia. Our
boys always make their presence iet, but they ought to be at
home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

prohibition legislation, This would make a snug campaign fund
in case the prohis should nominate Morris as their candidate for
president.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
John Weary.

John Weary, q prominent citisen- of this
place. was buried in the Byhalia Dsue-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
River Forecast.
Lights Changed.

The river in the Memphis district
will rise slowly for several days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

The Northwest is blizzard-bitten, which should make II
the more appreciate the sunny South.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

Germany must demobilizc and put aside her fighting har
ness. The world will not have it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

Without a great army Germany will feel like a Western
bad man" without his gun.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
River Bulletin.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 20, 1919.
Observations taken at Z am. 18th
meridian time, .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

Less cotton-more hog and hominy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

AS a precautionary measure, don't
forget to boil all drinking water II you
live north Of Calhoun, west of Belle.
vue and east Of the Mississippi river
until further notice by the board Of
health.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

The City B. Y. P. U. Conquest will
hold their regular monthly meeting at
Metropolitan church Sunday afternoon,
Feb. %. Vim. G. Walker is president.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

DR.. James H. Edwards, Of Pine Bluff,
| Ark. was in the city this week. He
brought a patient to one Of the hos
pitfalls.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

The Howe choral class had an inter-
esting practice last night h presi-
dent is Rev. c. NJ. Davis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

An interesting program was rendered
at the Metropolitan Baptist church In
the interest OF the Federated Charities.
Bishop n. c. CleAves presided.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

Corp. Paul Carter, son OF Tennie
Lowe, who is cook for Mrs, F, g, Jones,
440 Vance avenue, was kaSsed during
the last days OF the fighting. He is re.
slighted. In a letter home, Carter said
he was recovering.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
Federal Forces are Disposed to Defend City from
 Attack.
REBELS BATTLING
 GARRISON OUTPOSTS
Several SkirmiShes Between An. geIes' Troops and CarranZa Sol. diorS Take Place South of
 JHareZ.

JuareZ. June 12- With the forces of Gen. Felipe Angeles almost in the the outskirts of Juarez, there have been several skirmishes between federal troops and those of Angeles in the vicinity of the JuareZ Agricultural college, about four miles south of the town. It was not believed General Angeles would attempt a serious at tack on the defenses of Juarez before night.
 A considerable number of Angeles command also was reported coming ill from the west.
 Americans holding passports were leaving Juarez and crossing the Rio Grande to Fl Passo in the late after Juarez customs house were taken over to Fl Passo, it was said, and busi- ness esta blishments were transporting to the American side everything they could get across.
 Gen. Francisco Gonzales, com manding the federal troops, supervised the disposition of his forces in pre- paration for the impending attack.
 It is reported that at 9 o'clock to- night all civilians are to be ordered from the streets of JuareZ and all establishments closed by order of the military.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
HOUSE MEASURE GIVES NAVY
 601 MILLIONS
Provides for Increase in Pav of Jackies to $32.50 a
 Month.

Washington, June 12.-As reported to the house today the 1920 navy ap- propriation bill carries total of $6Ol, 100000 a decrease of $375, ,OOO,- coo, from the estimates submitted by Secretary Daniels and S120,0OO,OOO less than the amount carried in the bil las it passed the house last ses- sion.
 The bill provides provides for a temporary enlistment strength of 21l 900 men until October 1, 91,0O0 to January l, and 10000 for the re- mainder of the fiscal year, with per manent increase in pay of enlisted men from $17.50 to $32.50 month.
 The authorized number of enlisted men in the Marine corps is tempor- arily increased from 17,400 to 27,40O to enable force of 10000 to be re- tained for duty in Europe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
DISCUSSES RESUMPTION OF
 WAR ON HUNS
French Expect Present Ger man Government to
 Reject Terms.
(By The Associated Press)

Paris, June l2.-The attitude of the German delegation on the sign ing of the treaty is not clear, be- cause the delegates as yet are un- aware of the exact nature of the in- Strument they are called upon to ratify, owing to the conflicting ear Her reports on the extent of the accorded them.
 The French, who alone had an op- portunity of sounding the members of the German delegation informally on the prospective changes, believe that neither the present delegation nor the present government will sign, but they look for the immedi- ate installation of radical social ist administration, which will accept the treaty.
 Marshal Foch and General Wey- oand had two conferences yesterday with Premier Clemenceau at which they discussed the question of an immediate resumption of hostillties and concerted advance by the al lies, says Marcel Hutin in the Echo de Paris.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
.BR0KER'S ARREST f D|SCL0SES HIGH
 FINANCE SCHEME

New York, June 12.-The indict- ment here today by a grand Jury ot Paul A. Newman, head of the Broad street Brokerage firm of Paul A Newman and company, on charges of forgery in the second degree in con nection with his promotion of the stock of thesSangeburnett Oil com pany, it was announced tonight, IS the outcome of an investigation that has been in progress by the county dis trct attorneys office for some time into alleged fraudlent sales of oil stocks in this city.
 The Rangeburnett Oil company was incorporated and the laws of Della ware in March with capital stock of one million shares of the par value of one dollar a share. At the first meeting of the corporation 55O,O0O shares were issued to Frank B. Barn. ard, who in the summer in 1918, had obtained certain rights to drill for oil on property in Archer county, Texas, according to the district attorneys office. With Barnard's consent 5OO,- 900 of his shares were donated to the company and Newman, and another broker obtained an option to pur- chase them at 15 cents a share.
 Although no attempt had been made to develop the property until recent ly, Assistant District Attorney Dool- ing said, Newman and the other brok- CT purchased 3OO,00O shares and began active advertising campaign through New England and the Middlewest By means of alleged forging of eth .er peoples names to misleading ad- vertisements and market manipula- tion, it is claimed Newman eventually sold 685,000 shares of stock at an average price of s3 a share, the stock having been boosted on the curb mar ket from 60 cents to $6 a share.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
COLUMBUS RAID DESCRIBED AT
 FORD HEARING
One Witness Counted the Bodies of 47 Mexicans
 After Attack.

Mt. Clemens, Mich, June 12.- Wrangles over the much discussed "Plan of San Diego" in the course of which Attorney William Euclling, and Alfred J. Murphy, of Ford coun- sel, were suddenly sworn and ques- toned, and personal narratives of witnesses to the Villa raid on Colum- bus, N. M., March 9, 1916, marked the progress of the libel suit of Henry Ford against the Chicago Daily Tri- bune today.
 The Columbus witnesses were: Louis M. Carl. civil engineer. who said he counted the bodies of AT dead Mexicans after the incurson: Sam uel N. Mccullough. section fore man. who managed to get his wife and four children to place of safety Lee A. Riggs, customs official. Mrs. Riggs. his wife, and Arthur Ravel, Hebrew refugee from Russia. In addition there was testimony from Clarance A. Monahan. chief of the first department, of Brownsville, Texas, and from Ellsworth P. Rey- holds. chief of the immieration ser vice in the Brownsville district, re- called for further cross examination regarding the plan of San Diego.
 Mccullough testified that on the night of the raid, the garrison at Columbus consisted of about 100 men of the 18th cavalry, and that their rifles, as was customary. were locked in a single rack secured by single lock.
 "They were delayed in getting their guns, but they sure did .busi- ness when they got them" said the witness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
A. y. of l.. and o. R. T. Will Support the c. T. U.
 Members.
TELEGRAPH HEADS
 SAY STRIKE FAILS
Western Union Officials Report Busi- ECSS on Normal Basis. and Pos tai. Hardest Hit. Finds
 Improvement.

Chicago, June 12= Despite claims of union officials that Is 900 tele- graphers were idle today and that the tie-up would be complete by Monday, commercial telegraph business, par ticularly between the larger cities, is being handled on practically a nor mai basis. according to reports to the commercial companies here tonight.
 Officials of the Commercial Tele- eraphers' Union of America which called the strike 10 enforce demands that the workers be permitted to or eanize, bargain collectively, and ob- tain adequate wages,' were elated over an announcement from St Louis that railroad telegraphers were order ed to discontinue handling commercial business after six p..m. Saturday. The order was issued by E ]. Manion president of the Order of Railroad Photographers, and affects S0,000 operators, if was said. Whether the railroad operators will be called out on sympathetic strike will depend upon developments of the next few days. it was stated.
 A. F. of l.. Pledges Support.
 The strike leaders gained further confidence through adoption by the American Federation of Labor of a resolution pledging moral support to the strike. called for June 16, by the International Brotherhood of E'ectri- cal workers. The union men claim the brotherhood has membership of more than 100000 which includes the bulk of the union telephone opera tors throughout the country Charles Ford. secretary of the brotherhood denied reports that some of the mem bers already had walked out in sym pathy with the striking telegraphers $. J. Konenkamp. president of the C. T. U A., who is directing the strike from headquarters here, after a mum Der of long distance conversations with Eastern representatives. de. clared assurance had been given thai the broker operators in New Yorl would join the strike as soon as devel | comments warrant such action. Meanwhile, officials of the Western Union claim the strike has been { complete failure so far as that com pany is concerned. and officials of tn. Postal Telegraph company assert tha traffic is being moved without inter ruption.
 1 w. U. Men Remain On Job.
 The Association of Western Uniol employees, which represents 65 ue cent of the employees of the Western Union, received telegrams from al sections of the country saying al workers are reporting for duty. des pite the "pyopaganda of the striker to spread trouble"
 Fewer Postal employees were ou today than yesterday, according to re ports to the Chicago office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
LABOR SEEKING OFFICIAL HEAD
 OF BURLES0N Federation May Ask for Re moval of Postmaster
 General. A. F. OF l.. APPROVES ELECTRICAL STRIKE Convention Unanimously Votes Mor- al Support to Brotherhood in
 Strike Set for Monday
 Morning.

Atlantic City, N. J., June 12-A strike designed to cripple the tele- phone systems of the country will begin Monday, with the full moral support of the American Federation of Labor, unless a satisfactory work ing agreement is reached before that time between Postmaster General Burleson and the International Bro which number among it's members the bulk of the union telephone op- orators in the United States.
 By unanimous vote, the recon struction convention of the federal tion adopted resolution today giv- ing it's support to the strike and providing that Samuel Gompers, president, should appoint commit tee to cooperate with a committee of electrical workers, the joint com- mittee to take up grievances with the postoffice authorities ta Wash ington, in the hope of adverting the walkout.
 Want Burelson Removed.
 During the debate, Postmaster General Burleson was termed a "ty- rannical" official by delegates who thought any attempt to obtain "jus- tice" from the postal executive would be utterly futile In this connection, reference was made to resolution which will come before the conven- ton later, in which, if it is passed, President Wilson vill be requested to remove MT. Burleson.
 Sponsors of the strike support resolution accused MT. Burleson dur ing the debate, of turning back op- erating control of the wire systems of the country as means of get ting out from under"
 The convention also adopted res olution urging congress to make an appropriation and pass such appro- priate legislation as may be needed to enable the United States employ ment service to continue functioning until it can be established on a per manent basis. .s take up the strike resolution in Washington was directed, by third resolution, to take such action as might be appropriate to bring home to congress the necessity for provid- ing immediately for the employment service.
 No Sympathetic Strike. A member ot the committee on the report of the executive committee which reported the resolution to the convention, told the convention that the measure did not carry with il anything furthe rthan moral support and that it did not mean sympathe tic strikes will be caused in other 1 industries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
GERMANS MOVE WAR MATERIAL
 TO DEFENSES
(By The Associated Press)


 .Coblenz, June 11.-The movement of war material by the Germans from territory beyond the occupied areas continues, according to German news papers. The beginning of this with drawal was made several weeks ago when there was hitch in peace ne gotiations. The withdrawal of troops from various sectors opposite the al lies bridgeheads is also reported.
 Several days ago the removal of material from the Frankfort area be- gan. The most of this material is go- ing in the direction of Cassel but there are no indications that it is being un- loaded there, that city being on line over which the Americans would ad- vance should the allies be ordered to move further into Germany. Beyond the Coblenz bridgehead much war material has been withdrawn for a distance of more than sixty miles. In the Ruhr district the military retire. ment is virtually complete
 According to German newspapers, industrial plants, banks and civilians east of the, allies bridgeheads are making preparations for eventualities in case allied forces move eastward
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
ARCHITECTS A GO HIGHER.

and dhe e architectural firm of Selligman stna; u Ioeisvard have established a zana aa'o n on the sixth floor of the Citi- feas fioa : bank building. The clerical of-
 n' oi the firm is also on this floor. an Dae to the expansion of business, I Tho increase in floor was necessary. ha',, ne oI1ices on the second floor of the will will l. building will be retained, but dranae , pe used as a workshop for the borotsaiils The studio will be ella sketoScy furnished, and will display men,he Iaes of work done by the two ittels sitnatels of the firm. The studio is Chbaated Chaated Just across the hall from the ohamber of Commerce
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-06-13
DARING FLYERS
 START TODAY
 ACROSS OCEAN

St. Johns, N. F.. June 12.-The Vickers-V -Vimy bombing biplane will s'hop off" tomorrow afternoon be- tween 8 and o'clock for it's attempt ed transatlantic flight in competi- tion for the $5OOOO London Daily Mail prize, according to statement tonight by Captain Jack Alcock, the airplane's skipper.
 Captain Alcock and Lieut.. Arthur Whitten Brown, navigator, today made second trial flight, which they declared was thoroughly sue cessful. The big plane was in the air for 40 minutes, climbing to height of 5000 feet and flying at speed of 120 miles an hour. Her engines and wireless worked perfectly.