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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03

RY A GoopEELLoW.

You people who have been so kind TO
the poor and the destitute at Christ
mas time in the past-you who have
made so many hearts rejoice and have
dried so many tears--if you could only
read the appeals that come to the
Goodfellow | know you would respond
with greater liberality than ever before.
1t Is only three weeks until Christ
mas. There are hundreds of little ~tots
who look forward with as much joy and
pleasurable anticipation to the coming
of Saita Claus as your own who have
never been neglected, but unless you
subscribe to the Goodfellows- Santa
Claus fund they will be disappointed
and hearthroken.
There are letters from mothers who
have suffered much. They have not
complained Of their own condition. They
ditions that tested every fiber of their
being. But they can not bear to see the
wistful eyes of their children and know
that disappointment and disillusion Is
certain to come unless the generosity Of
the public shall strengthen their faith.
You who have planned for your own
and prepared for the delights Of tn.
Christmas season, wouldn't you feel a
little better. wouldn't your heart be a
little warmer Il you had the conscious
ness of having done something for the
little fellow that wrote the following
letter?
II am a little boy IL years old. am
poor. My mother works to earn her
living. / have been ? cripple Tor seven
wears Mr. Goodfellow, anything you
| win give me Christmas / Will be glad
to get, for | know will not have any
thing for Christmas"
or suppose you had the knowledge
Christmas, when YOU git down 70 IN.
silmptuous dinner, that you had done
something for the writer OF the follow
II am little orphan girl. | have
two brothers, one two years old, the
other 10. am TO- Ny mother tries
to send me to school, but it Is 50 hard hard
am ne sorry 70 t hIse time YOU y '
Then there is this letter from a
| mother. Perhaps you didn't know there
| were people in your midst in such cir
cumstapces. But this is only one OF
many This letter was written by
mother who would ask nothing except
| for her children. There Is nothing she
| wants, but she would have her little
ones spared the disappointment and
| heart breaking experience OF having nc
visit from Santa Claus. This is what
| she writes.
~ thought would write you about
my little ones. They got up last Christ
mas morning and didn't have anything
Their father is crippled and can not dc
ANYTHING for them. They were so dis
| appointed, IT broke my heart This
little girl Is 5 and the. little boy Is z
Whatever you can do for them will bt
appreciated by their mother"
You are not going to fail to give t.
! this cause 1t is a great work. 1t i
/ one In which 1t Is truly more blessed
to give than to receive" All you, who
have worked with us In the past know
| how it Is Send check to The New
| Scinitar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
JUDGE TEMPERS JUSTICE
TO PENITENT ADDICT

Dressed In shabby clothing and a
physical wreck so far as appearances
60 James f. Rogers, timer stood
weeping az Judge Richards gave him
lecture on the evils. Of taking NOR
phlne and urged him to break himself
IRON the baneful habit
Rogers was indicted on charge OF
selling morphine TO another addict.
when arraigned he stood with tears
dripping down his cheeks and pleaded
guilty to the charge.
A jury was empaneled TO fix the
verdict. ". T, McLain. assistant
states attorney, .iorestalled any pun
lshment by recommending to the judge
that not guilty verdict DO entered
in the case, He told the court that
Rogers was suffering from morphinisn,
hut that he worked every day at his
trade He further declared that al
though tho man had pleaded guilty,
he had turned up pernicious addict,
one who did not work and that he
thought II would be best t, give the
defendant one more chance,
Rogers told Judge Richards that ne
had been using the drug for II years.
Cant you quit the hahitY" the judge
, asked
Il will try again, Judge Rogers re-
Dled
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
SAY JENKINS MADE
FALSE STATEMENTS

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 3.--Newspapers
here publish half column letter from
the Mexican legation giving the Mexi-
can view of the controversy which has
arisen between that country and the
United States over the Imprisonment Of
W. o. Jenkins, United States consular
agent at Puebla. The letter quotes a
cablegram from the Mexican foreign Of
flee which follows the lines drawn In
the Mexican reply to the American note,
in which it was alleged Jenkins was i'm
prisoned for making false statements
during judicial proceedings" and re-
fused to secure his liberty by giving
bail.
After declaring the American govern
ment must await definite sentence by
the Puebla court as the Mexican au-
thorities desire to proceed with justice, "
the legations letter says:
This cablegram shows that the
Mexican government, in this, as in all
other cases, Is proceeding with strict
observance of legal precepts."
The capture of Gen. Felipe Angeles
is mentioned RS further evidence OF
Mexico's endeavor to grant most ample
guarantees to foreigners In Mexican
territory.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03

The above telegram received by G., A,
McEravy, general manager of the
Memphis Enterprises, Inc, bcstows up
on Miss Elizabeth Davidson, S4S Pop
Jar avenue, the honor of being officially
declared the prettiest girl IN Memphis.
To her will be awarded the beautiful
silver loving cup donated by Julius
Goodman as the prize In the Marguerite
Clark beauty contest conducted through
The News Scinitar.
The announcement OF he winner set
ties one Of the biggest questions ever
agitated in Memphis, Hundreds Of
pretty girls We'd for the distinction Of
being declared the prettiest. and II OF
them were signally honorel by Being
chosen by the local committee OF three
judges, Q. * Houck, Angelo Cortese
and r. A, Robinson as representing
the prettiest dozen girls In the city,
Plans for the presentation Of the low,
ing cup are now being made and suit.
able engraving Is to be engr0ssed upon
the cup before it is bestowed upon thu
winner,
The contest, now brought to a close
was conducted for two weeks in The
News Sclmitar aud brought in more
than $50 photographs Of the city's mos
beautiful girls,
To Miss Clark herself was left thu
selection Of the winner and at the las
moment, In order to prevent possible
mistake, names instead Of numbers ac
companed the photographs of the /.
contestants which were submitted t
Miss Clark
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
OPERATORS PONDER
MINERS WAGE RAISE

WASHINGTON, Dee 3.---Mlne oper-
atora from all parts Of the county gath
cred horc this morning to work out de-
suggested by the government for Bit
luminous coal miners, While the ses-
sons officially were restricted TO oper-
ntors located In the central competi-
tive fields representatives from the
other sections we're on hand to gather
facts on which to base their own ad.
Mstmcnts II was said the findings OF
the central field committee probably
would hc submitted to Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield for ratification, hut that
several days would be needed to werk
out problems presented,
Continued optimism In official cir
clcs was marked, although production
| figures available showed no increase ~
daily tonnage. This is now estimated
J scml officially at better than 40 per
| cent Of normal Operators representing
| the Alabama fields, gathered for the
wage discussion, said production when
had been normal there had dropped 70
| about 50 per cent union representa-. I,
lives being active In attempting to call
men out, Central PENNSYLVANIA mine
owners reported partial production
While West Virginia., Kentucky and
1enntssce represt natives we're conu-
dent the mine outputs Aoon would be
] hnck 10 normal
In tne central district however,
| hnrdlv n pound OF coal Is being pro-
| ducod except by wagon mlnes and a
strip nit or two, operators said,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
SOLDIERS TO
BORDER IS
SENATEPLAN

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.
A resolution requesting Presi-'
dent Wilson to sever diplomatic
relations with Mexico was intro
duced today by Senator Fall,
Republican, New Mexico, chair
man of the senate committee
charged with an investigation OF
the Mexican situation.
The secretary of war would
be authorized under a resolution
introduced today by Senator
Ashurst, Democrat, Arizona, to
use the nations military force
to protect Americans on this
side of the border who are
threatened by the activities of
Mexican outlaws, other or bel
ligerent factions in the southern
republic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
SECRET SESSION PUTS
SOLUTION TO CARRANZA

MEXICO CITY, Dec, 1.-THE solution
OF difficulties arising out of interna-
tional affairs with the United States
We're entrusted to President Carranza
without legislative intrusion BY the
senate at secret session held TO-DAY
relations with the United States were
1epared during the session as being
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-State de-
partment officials were marking time
today awaiting word from Mexico CITY
OF the official delivery of the latest
American note to the Mexican govern
ment and the subsequent action In
spired by it. The message was garbled
IN transmission and this delayed it's
presentation to President Carranza,
m some quarters ii was believed that
Garranza would order the release Of
Jenkins soon after receiving the mes
sage and prevent complete break be-
tween his government and the United
states, Private adyices from Mexico
Indicated that some of the Mexican Of
ficials were not taking the negotiations
seriously and felt that 1t Involved only
an Interchange of diplomatic notes and
would result amlcably
a different attitude was evident at
The State department. however, where
the situation was being considers
gravely and should CaFranza continue
TO hold out against the American gov
crHfnent's request to release American
Consular Agent jenkins without delay
pressure was expected to be brought
which would force Mexico to accede to
the deniaR Is.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
Miss Dixon Hit
By Auto; May
Be Fatally Hurt

Miss Maggie Dixon, 81, sister Of Frank
g. Dixon, cashier Of the American Saw
ngs Bank and Trust company was run
down ana seriously injured near her
home In Raleigh Wednesday morning
ct 5 o'clock by an automobile driven
by w, W, Boyles. Mr. Boylea brought
Miss Dixon to st Juseph's hospital for
treatment Immediately after the acct
dent.
Frank Dixon said that he was in
formed that his sister was trying to
get cut Of the way Of log wagon
when she was hit by the rear fender
of Boylcs' car and knocked back. Her
nose and cheek bones we're broken and
she probably sustained internal injuries
Mics Dixon Is an aunt Of Mrs ,rohn
7. Willlns and resides with sister
al Raleigh
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
JACK FREY Is
STILL IN JAIL

Jack Frey, charged with assaulting
a young woman on Aug 90 In a lonely
wood near Hollywood. whose trial was
postponed on account of the inability
Of the court to qualify Jury is still in
Jail
Although his attorney, Ralph Davis,
said that he would make bond and
get hts client out Of jail, So far he
has been unable to do So The state
requires Frey to make bond in the sum
of $1,000 on the assault charge and
$4,000 on charge Of stealing an auto
mobile
Allen Mcnamara, convicted and sen.
fenced to die in the electric chair for
assault, and Fuller Longley. charged
with assaulting another girl. were with
Frey when the alleged assault charged
to him was committed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
COTTON EMBARGO ON
MISSOURI PACIFIC

A temporary embargo on cotton ship,
ments from all points on the missouri
Pacific to Memphis was declared wed
nesday to relieve the congestion at the
unloading platforms here;
At present there IS sLla 70 DC sInas
THROUGHOUT the South and certain re-
striction on the shipment OF cotton, 70
such points are in effect on a number
of lines out of Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
WAGE QUESTION is
BEFORE BROTHERHOODS

WASHINGTON Dec. 3.--Chlefs Of the
four railroad brotherhoods, It was said,
were here for the meeting today at the
American Federation OF Labor head
quarters, to discuss the problems OF the
railroad employees. The wage standard
was the principle subject for considera-
ton
Representatives of the four Indcpand.
cnt brotherhoods were invited 10 meet
with the ten organizations affiliated
with the American Federation Of Labor.
The independent brotherhoods already
have under advisement an offer Of time
and one-haH for overtime, with an
eight hour day standard and II Ia I'M
derstood the federation brotherhoods
have tentative offers Of similar con-
cessions from the railroad adminlstra-
ton
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
STORES CAN OPEN
IF NO FUEL USED

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec, S.-A modifica-
tion of the oaal-saving order whereby
stores and other places OF business may
omen before 2 am. and stay open after
pm, provided they use no heat, light
or power produced by coal or wood or
gas; and further modification allow
ing practically unrestricted use OF pow
err originating solely and exclusively
from hydroelectric plants, was an.
nounced today by tho regional coal
committee here
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03

oUNII q NNNINIVII1
This attitude Is taken rs confirming
reports Of o sharp reaction In Germany
within the last fortnight Trained OBJ
servers OF Germnn developments have
expressed to members Of the peace con
ference the view that there has been n
comnlete transformation ot tho situation
In Germany and that It is due to the
failure OF the United states senate Il
ratify the peace treaty,
These observers declare that while
the vast majority OF the Germans, be-
fore the senates adjournment, desired
the peace treaty ratified as soon ns nos
sihle, they are now supporting the gov"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03

ONU.S.BOARD
SENATE SAYS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-General in
vestlgation Of the federal trade commits
sion was ordered today by the senate
Besides inquiry into charges of Senator
watson Republican, Indiana, that the
commission is hot-bed Of socialism
and Boashevism the investigators will
take up the commits sion's attitude to-
ward business interests and its general
value as federal agency.
The inquiry will be conducted by the
senate interstate commerce committee
Of which Senator Cummins, Republican,
Iowa, Is chairman. The resolution
adopted originally was confined to Sem
ator Watson's charges. but was broad
ened at Senator Cummins' suggestion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03

ernlnents attitude In resisting the de-
mands of the allies for Indemnity for
the sinking OF the German fleet at Scapa
Flow, reCompense for which was pros
Vided In the protocol
The question upon which the German
representatives here, however appear
most Rensitive. IL the iusstence upon
the trial OF German officers accused OF
the commission Of crimes In France and
Belgium
Thus far, II Is stated no Indications
have reached Paris Of any dispositions on
the part Of the Germans to modify their
attitude,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
FRISCO MAY CUT
TRAINS IN TEXAS

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec, s,-The
Francisco railroad announced here to-
day the roads fuel supply In North
Texas els practically at an end and
operation may be seriously curtailed IN
the next few days" The road has few
oil burning engines
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03

PARIS Dec Germany has decided not to sign the pro-
toco her by the allies condition for putting this
treaty effect the peace conference has been notified
learned today that Baron Kurt Lersne head OF
the delegation here called Secretary Duasta OF the
conference Monday and told him that Germany had made
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
ASK u. S. TO end MEXICAN RELATIONS
SUPREME COUNCIL
WARNS HUNS OF
ADDED ARMAMENT

PARIS Dec 3.-The supreme council today addressed =
Germany protesting against the increase of Ge1nanys
armament contrary the provisions Of the peace treaty
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
sTsEEiE::I ]. y
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 8, 1919.
Ttnluprat lure

Hour Dry Bulb Wet Bu'h Humid"
p. IN. yes day 81 80 s.
7 m. today, II % &c
Noon today "a 80 50
Maximum temperature, 80; minimum,
a. Sun sets today, d:ts pm. Rlses to-
morrow, 6;52 am. Moon gets 3!33 am.
tonight, Precipitation, none,
Partly cloudy, colder in
east portion,
Arkapsas Cloudy and unsettled.
probably warmer,
Mississippi ard Alabama Partly
cloudy aad continued cool.
Kentucky--P Partly cloudy. not much
change in temperature.
Nirginia--Falr colder.
North and South Carolina Fair,
somewhat colder in Interior portions.
Florida Fair except probably rain
in extreme south portion.
Louisiana-Cloudy, probably rain,
freezing In north portion.
Oklahoma--Cloudy and warmer,
East Texas Cloudy, probably rain /;
warmer In interior.
West TexasIPartly cloudy, warmer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
Weather Forecast

Cloudy and unset
tied, probably warmer
Thursday.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-12
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APvNTE FRpycDopHL lRalEs Bss, aArL
sss @< gseAJosE PEREZ IosADG

Personajes:
Gladys : Madge : Mr. Alcott.

Habitaci6n artfsticamente de,
corada, de una moderna yivienda
situada en- un sexto piso. Puerta
elegante, al foro; a la derecha,
ahcha ventana que da a la calle; /;
al centro, hacia la izquierda, We
lador sobre ell cual hay una anti
qua lampara de bronco, algunos
libros, y dos. o tres fotograffas CO.
locadas, en- sils marcos; al Iaisfio
lado izquierdo, bien hacia I'll pros.
cenio, esta situado un c0modo "a!
nape, cabierto con Una piel de
leon. Sillas, espsiSs, coftiinass, etc.
Son las seis de la tarde, de uh
placido dfa del mes de JUNO. s's
Al leva1tarse eli tel6n, Madge,
que en- esos lihstantes ACADIA de
llegar, apareee jjlillto al veladI6f,
con ell solnbfero de calie puesfo. Y
leyendO luna canta.t y NEhesfiF'asI Il
gesto hondamente contfatiasdo, y,
sin haberse idesp,tojjado aiiR id5hs de los
guahtes, patese, poi 81 sui sris |. lmifi55'dos,
que ka ffaggado aqtiella carta con
80. II i.ls. isllIxst1 ,iHff Ati& Aiiitites
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-12
La cOnfia1za del recien
llegadO.

En- su Oficina entra un seii0r
desconocido. To primero que ha-
ce es echar una mirada a los
muebles que usted usa. Es un
sefior que ACADIA de viajar por to-
da America. '.lAh, tiene usted
muebles WABASHl"; dira, y, en-
seglida, usted misno notara que
en- sus Ojos Sc refejara la mas
absolute cOnfianza.
Los zuuebles WABASH acre
ditan a ID persona que los usa.
@CahterO, Fernandez Co. Inc.
son sus agentes en- Puerto Rico.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-12
(Continuaci6n de la pag ~

de muerte. BESIDE que Sc inici0
este proceso ell mas horrible y
de tOdos en- los que
he intervenido- no he cesado de
Observable a usted, no solo como,
juez, sinO como hombre de naundo
y como psicologo, y he llegado a
la conclusion de que la silla elec.
trica, tan generalmente teElida,
tiene pOcos terrores para usted.
LejOs de temerla, usted ell mas in
mundo V odioso de los criminales,
la saluda con alborozp, como 81
viera en- ella no un supicio sinO
un trOno. EstO obedece a que en-
ell coraZ0n de listed, cerrado Il to,
dos los sentimientos mobiles Y ge-
nerosos q. haeen a los hombres SUI
periores a los animales, solamente
hay espacio para los malos instin-
tos del asesino Y para la esttpida
vanidad de los degeneradOs. POr
0tra parte (oh tambien he pensa-
do Ell ello.) 1sted, que es IN CO.
barde, un c0barde, ST, aunQue Sc
esfuerce Ell disimular su cobardfa
bajo la mascara de una indiferen-
cia que esta muy lejos de scntir,
usted que, es un cObarde. We en-
la muerte Immediate Y rapida, en-
la muerte instantanea Y probla-
blemente eXenta de sufrimientos Fl
sicos que produce la electricidad,
una liberacion, un refugio. Y por
este, tanto acaso como por salts
facer su vanidad estdpida de lido
TIA moral, salllda usted la Scnten-
'cia capital que yo, interprete fiel
de las leyes del estado de New
York, voy a dictar.
"Pues bien: esta usted Ell un
error: esa sentencia de muerte que
usted espera y tai vez desea, no Sc
ra pronunciada No morira US
ted en- la silla electrical de Sing
Sing. Y mientras digo este 10
estoy obseryando a usted, Y veo que
sus mejillas, palidas hasta este
momento, empiezan a colorearse..
respila usted mas libremente,.
sonrfe... vuelve a la vida. Es
que Sc considera dichoso Y afortu-
nado ante la idea de no morir!
Tengo la seguridad de que 81 es-
tuviera solo, Sc frotarfa las manos
y exclamarfa gozoso He tenido
suerte escape: el juez ha sido bon
dadoso conmigow
"Craso error, y pronto va usted
a salir de el; porque no es por
bOndad sino todo 10 contrarlo por
10 que en- yez de sentenciarlo a us
ted a muerte voy a condenarlo a
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-12

dido con los patronoS, 10 que pfue
ba la indestructible relaci6n que
existe entire el trabajo Y ell ca
pital, entire ell obrero y ell patro-
no. Toda huelga como ahora es-
ia de los tabaqueros, tan feliz-
mente solucionada-acaba por
volver a recomenzar la vida, per-
turbada por algunos dfas, por
algunas semanas, por algu-
nos meses cuando mas. Pues
bien, 81 ESQ es asf,. 81 ESQ
ha sido asi siempre, jpor que
no ha de procurarse mantener,
dentro de la demanda v de la
oferta, la cordialidad que debe
existir entire dos contratantes
que han de acabar por entender-
Sc, porque Sc necesitan mutua-
mente? Esto es 10 que en- pri-
mer termino Sc necesita para qui-
tar de toda huelga las violentas
expresiones agresivas. Tai vez
no es otro ell camino de las solu-
clones fnales y hahra que segui,.
.por el, 81 los hombres 10 que bus
can es su bien y no el NAL ajeno
que ning1n benefcio nos repor-
TIA. Sc dira que para enardecer
"a las muchedumbres, para con-
ducirlas a un fin, hace falta pre-
.sentarles la figura de un enemi-
go cercano, Immediate, arnenazan
tie.
Para la guerra, acaso ell proce-
dimiento este bien. Pero noso-
tros nj ningdn pueblo querefnos
la guerra industrial, la guerra
intestina, que es Ia peor de las
.plagas sociales. Amigos de Ia
paz, hemos de preferir las acti-
tudes serenas, las palabras ami
gas. No importa que cada cual
defende su derecho, o. su simple
punto de vista, pero hagalo con
toda la cortesia, con toda la sere-
nidad, con toda la tranquilidad
que ha de darnos nuestro dere-
cho. Solo asf podremos hacer
que nuestra atm6sfera moral no
este eilrarecida v preilada de Pc
ligrosas congestiones anaenazan-
tes.' Y 81 todos hemos de seguir
viviendo juntos, 81 todos hemos
de acabar siendo amigos, ipara
que las reticentes palabras, las
ideas procaces, los insultos en-
que ell veneno del odio difunde
SuS contagloS!
No estamos hacienda I'm re-
proche a nadie. Nj siquiera es
este un consejo, sino una conf
dencia irreprimible en- ell anhelo
de cordialidad que. como un des-.
quite contra los odios que han
debido liquidarse en- la guerra,
sienten y deben expresar las al
mas fraternales.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-12

to Rico, nos participant que las
oficinas de dicha Association han
sido trasladadas al edifcio Bou-
ret, tercer piso, donde Sc nos ofre
cen a nuestras 6rdenes.
Agradecemos la cortesfa.