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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
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WHAT A DOLLAR usEn To M

WHAT A DOLLAR USED TO DO.
m ., BACK in the old burg agdollar was quite a piece of money and it
n% s,a FeSuiiar nose. Nowadays 1t doesn't make any more noise than
teatner railing on a plush carpet in the house next door.
Regarding eats, a dollar used to speak with some authority. We
cded &c give a dinner party. There we're to be 40 at the party, and the
committee went and laid the plans before Lem Higgins, proprietor Of
t we ~ N restaurant The menu was to be rather elaborate for our
tow including stuffed celery, grilled chicken, endive salad, tricolored
We asked Lem II he could do it for So.
Lem figured on it for a day or two and then told the committee he
could furnish the layout for $215, but he couldn't do IL for a cent
les' ! would like to accommodate You boys" he said, but the chick
JUS non WI COST me nearly So, although I raise them myself"
ne nan know that we meant 81 o plate. He thought the 50 was
for the whole feed.
When we paid him the $50 he retired to private life and gave the
restaurant to his nephew.
A description of heaven is to be written and published by a man
n mas made a practice of writing mining prospectuses. at last"
~ "A"0r Funtzer' we shall have the real thing"
Ben De Casseres says one can get all one wants in life IL he can
learn to do without the things he can't gel.
One Of the first developments OF the so-called peace IL the RAM
pearance Of Harry Thaw in his old place m the first page. what dye
mean, peace?
Count Hohenaonen and friend wife have taken a modern cast,e
IN Holland and will have their old Potsdam furniture. That fireman.
dous sigh Of relief which sounds like the first "bla" Of a Kansas cycIona
comes from the aged Count Benhnck. ~
Any fellow who smokes those Scent cigars can testify that there
"" " imp hemp crop IN this country last year.
We can't figure why some restaurants insist upou miur, amman
WIN anything as cheap as corn meal is.
One Of the problems of peace is how to prevail upon the dear girls
to stop knitting. e"
What appears to the Mcpherson Republican man as frerviod
Imance' ) I Wedle, OF southeast OF town, brought in 13 turkevs vas
terday, which he sold. On his wy home he stonnad ~ ~ pnss Yes
sale and bought nine head Of hogs, paid for them out Of the cbecS ~
na rece"ed Tor the turkeys and had a balance Of $3.50 left" "
borhood Whist club? ;" y" N0'sn-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
THE MONROE DOCTRINE

With feeble voice, but still audible, delegates to the peace
conference have mentioned the Monroe doctrine, dear to the
hearts OF all Americans. This doctrine has been an irritant to
aggressive European nations that wanted to exploit South
American countries for many years. 1t has never been openly
attacked, but it has been the cause OF numerous murmurings.
1t is pretty generally believed that Germany would have attacked
II had it not been for Cleveland's virle ultimatum to England,
followed by Richard Olneys mastery letter-if, indeed, one was
necessary. There was nothing ellptical or wanting in Cleve-
lands deiverance.
Wilson may give ground on any Of the fourteen points laid
down in his famous formula. On the Monroe doctrine he will
stand firm and inflexible as adamant. 1t is a part OF our ma
tional faith and cannot be disturbed or removed without weak
ening and endangcring the entire structure.
Neither a nation nor society itself can hold together with
out certain principles Of coheshon-that is, common beliefs, prin-
ciples recognized and u~ndisputed. Things that are not at the
mercy Of every caprice Of public opinion.
ldeals' Yes; but ideals give a nation unity and solidarity
strength and substance, We have many Of these common be-
lefs in this country. Free speech and a free press are OF them
but these have been mitgated during the war, for the reason
that some who used and exercised these rights abused them,
and the public welfare-always paramount-cried "HaltW
Every insidious attempt to chip or chiscl from the granite
blocks that form the arches Of our national consciousness must
be resisted. There must be no weakening Of the ediiice. 1t has
stood and grown stronger into the second century OF its exist
ence and it must remain inviolate. A small thing, maybe-a mere
punctum without dimensions, but a punctum sallens, neVerthe-
less. The Monroe doctrine must stand. England will sustain
us because she wants a Monroe doctrine for India and in other
countries where she has a hegemony.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
PRICE DECLINE

Within the past week there has been a significant decline
in certain articles Of food. 1t is limited that a rapid drop means
ruin to many spectators,
1t is not often that the public is given two such deectable
treats as these at the same time, II would be difficult to deter
mine which is the more popular with the masses Of the people
the reduction in price or the ruin Of those who organized to keep
them up.
At least We may say that the reduction will be warmly
greeted, and there will be no sympathy for the food Spectator.
The spectators have had a pleasant and profitable time while
il lasted, and it lasted entirely too long to suit the purse OF the
average individual, Perhaps the only regrettable feature of the
affair is that the spectators will not lose all they have dishon-
cstly gained,
The report says the sudden and unexpected end of the war
found large quantities Of foodstuffs upon the hands OF the cold
storage operatives, where the middlemen expected to dispose OF
the articles in such amounts as would make for a continuation
OF high prices,
The prices might have dropped under normal circumstances
with the signing of the armistice, but the spectators bolstcred
them in the belief that the devastated regions of Europe would
require more food than we were accustomed to send whHs the
war was being waged, But the deception could not be continued
indefinitely and If the bottom drops out the consumer will have
enough to rejoice over to make amends for many days of worry
and nights OF sleeplessness in the immediate past,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
Just a Moment
oAlLy STRENGTH AND CHEER,
Complied by John G. ouln(us, the
Sunshine Man,

Be blameless as the steward of God
a lover Of hospitality .-Titus /, 4
Christs mission was to make known
me love OF heaven, and to awaken and
roster love on earth. He lived to In
crease the love OF man to God and the
love OF man to man, and nothing which
could serve either OF these ends was
unimportant In His eyes.
A large piece OF marble was stand.
ing by the roadside at Florence
amongst rubbish and covered with dirt
as MichelanEelo was passing by, II had
been partly hacked about, but reelected
oy someone. He at once noticed n
and his Y saw that It could be mads
Of service. He had II brought 70 his
studio. and after much p~ersevering Ia
Dor transformed 1t into one Of the finest
pieces OF Workmanship; and It can now
be seen at Florence as q representation
OF David. Christ passes up and down
this world rescues, reforms and helms
those who have fallen, and by His rrars
they are transformed into noble life and
manhood. ~
without holiness no mar shall see
the Lord. The Divine Master Himself
tells of the impossibility Of otherwise
entering the fortress of love. He makAs
holiness an essential condition, 40 Il
speak, Of abiding within that fortress
-Macduff.
Dayton, Ohio,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
ONE WAY OUT.

lie had been celebrating his birthday
not wisely, but too well, and MT 2sS0
in the morning found himself reclining
at ful length on the pavement. After
he had been dozing for q few moments
a policeman came and said:
Here, you must get along home:
you can't sleep here, Where dyer livs?''
For a moment there was no reply.
then very slowly and indlstinctly came.
Walsh that you shay"
Where do you live-and what's yer
name repeated the policeman, No re-
liceman.
The bibulous one eyed him silently,
Lock here, offisher.' he said, you Just
go along to No, and ask IL Mr.,
! Smithsh Is In. II he's out, that's me:
bu II he's In. ] don't know who ! ana
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
NOT AS IT SEEMS.
l THANK you

Suddenly in the midst of the dance
she stopped,
Her face paled and a look of ineffa-
BILE pain burned In her eyes.
"Take-me-away!' she faltered.
Leaning heavily on his arm she found
herself presently in the conservatory
There amid the palms they sat, silent,
u~nheeding the distant strains of melody
which called them to the ballroom.
Tell me-" he said at last.
Silently she shook her head.
Capt. Marmaduke arose to his full
height, folded his arms, set his Jaws
and knitted his heavy hrows,
"Anastasia," he said huskily, "yOu
are hiding something from me-"
Guiltily she nodded.
You have q secret sorrow!"
Again she nodded.
Someone has come between us?"
mo! No! MOI" she cried. mot THAR
Then tell mel" D.
IF you must know" she replied In
measured tones, 'if you must know
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
SIMPLE PROBLEM

1t would be difficult to conceive of a simpler problem than
the one confronting the people of Memphis and Shelby county
relative to their schools, 1t is essentially a lack of housing
accommodations for an cvcrincreasing number of school chill
dren.
Of a lack Of ability, lack Of interest or anything else except a
lack of money,
Y The city will require about $4,000 and the county about
100000 to provide school buildings to adequately care for the
pupils. There is no doubt that provision should be made for
securing this money, which must be done by an enabling act
passed by the legislature, This is a matter for the consideration
Of the mayor and city commissioners.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
HOSPITAL FOR CRIPPLED
CHILDREN


To The News Scimitar;
The appeal Of the founders OF the
crippled chlldren's hospital school, 10
the people Of Memphis for $gS,O 900, Ii an
appeal straight to the heart, Who is
not moved to tenderness and nifty AZ
the Sight of a detormed childS Who
does not long 10 do something TO re-
lteve the dreadful condition, TO make
II possible for the little one to be as
other children, What a calamity for
a child TO be compelled 10 watch other
children run and play, to see their han
" sports; itself longing TO join with
them, tho while Its spirit beats AGAINST
tho bars OF its prison house; q de-
formed, crippled body, Such a sorrow
Is n ol the hitterest that ever pierces
the human heart.
Poor little helpless ones, whose tears
n sorrows have stirred our sense az
duty into action, you shall not longer
hive IN despair. To You we throw open
wide the door OF hope. For you loving
hearts have wrought and now for YOU
there 10 made ready n place where
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
COMPOUNDED OUTSIDER,

That COMPOUNDED outsider! He has
demoralized not only the workers but
the capitalists, too, as a class. There
was a time when our capitalists were
a decent enough, moderate lot. The
reason so nan are such hogs today Is
that they are outsiders. II Rockefeller
been moderate, but he began as a poor
boy, unfortunately. Hence he has quite
overdone 1t. Instead of stopping his
piling up Of wealth at some reasonable
figure, he has gone to extremes that
are pfeposterous. This may yet wreck
the system.--The New Republic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
TwiceToldTale
10 Years Ago Today In Memphis.
FEBRUARY 6. 1909.

Opposition to re-electing r. II,
Crump Is n member OF the City hos
pital hoard fell fiat yesterday after
II developed that enough votes could
not be secured to defeat him, and at
a meeting of the legislative council
the old board was reelected by a
unanimous vote.
The directors OF tho Memphis Rail-
road Terminal company will hold a
meeting Tuesday In the office OF AL
bert w, Riggs, president. to review
plans for the new union depot.
Senator II. NJ. Mckay declared today
that he would have to he shown where
amendments would actually better con-
ditions before he would vote for a
change. He stated that the present
election laws had given Shelby county
the tairest election in years.
Local enthusiasts who have only re.
Gently become acquainted with n,
wrestling game through the work OF
doc Hottum will get their first toucl
OF high life on the padded canvas TO,
night, when George Baptiste, the st
Louis Tiger" mixes with wild BIN
| &C burn,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

your helplessness may become whole
ness and strength. Tender hands will
serve you. Friends win cheer your
long days Of waiting Teachers, books,
happy hours Of story telling and play
all await you. You are to come to us.
out into tho beautiful world where tho
well, strong children run and play all
day long,
Dear little children, God give to us
all hearts 80 generous toward you that
not one Of you who need us shall be
turned away, We shall gather you as a
shepherd gathers the lambs In his
into the quiet fold Of safety.
c, II, WILLIAMSON.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
PUT A STOP TO TT

A crime wave seems to be spreading over the country, In
order to satisfy ourselves that it is not a local enterprise we
have examined the newspapers printed in several of the other
Southern cities, and lind that they are confronted with about the
same situation that We arc.
There are too many houses b%urgarizcd, too many hold IN
arusS on inc streets too many automobiles stolen and too
much OF the character of crime that portcnds tho rrlmn,. ; -"
Of a tragedy Tor the officials not to take drastic steps to SUP.
press il. "F
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

A married woman who owns a private estate sbor,, t.
mitted to dispose OF it as she chooses, She is ~ n "' ,Im DC per
Belaoh bill should not be molested, When a Husband 1n II
ms property to his wife she cannot deed it back 70 him ~ 80
claimed, 1t so, correct this defect and let the bill stand WI.
q husband deeds his property to his wife long enough +, tct"att
his creditors through the statute of limitations, when she restores
y 10 nm the claims OF creditors should be validated iust tho
same as if he had been out of the state ''' ''
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
EASY FOR HIM,

They say that solomon was the wis
est man"
Yes" replied Mr., Dustin Stax, Solo
mon had all kinds OF a reputation. AS
the richest man he vas able to emnloy
any publicity talent hat struck his
fancy"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

In AhNNNS 'N
WALTER HINES.
DIRECTOR OF Railroads.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
MY DEAR Walter.
ON THE back of the door.
IN OUR gashrOOm.
ON A transcontinental train.
BOUND INTO the West
THERE is a letter
FROM Mr.: McAdOO.
AND THE letter says.
IF WE have any complaints.
OR WORDS of praise.
TO LET him know.
AND YOU'RE his uccesso
AND I suppose it's all right.
TO WRITE to you.
AND I want to tell you.
THAT FOR several years.
I'VE BEEN making trth
FROM OUT here in the West.
BACK INTO the East.
$50
AT THIS time of the year.
AND ALWAYS before.
IT'S BEEN very cold,
AND THE prairie lands.
HAVE BEEN covered with snow.
AND THE horses and cattle.
AND BANDS of sheep.
THAT THEY let run wild.
HAVE BEEN huddled up.
TO KEEP themselves warm.
AND I'VE seen the time.
WHEN THE driving winds.
AND THE bitter cold.
HAVE PILED them up.
WHERE THE fence line runs.
BY THE railroad track.
AND KILLED them there.
AND JUS? today.
WHEN | came in here.
TO WRITE to you.
I'D BEEN sitting outside.
ON THE rear platform,
AND THE sun is warm.
AND THE plains run off.
AND CLIMB into the hills.
AND THERE is nc snow.
AND THE air is soft.
AS 1T Is in May.
AND THE half-grown steers.
ARE PLAYING a game.
THAT LOOKS to me.
LIKE A game Of tag.
AND THE COWS look on.
IN MILD content.
80
AND CHEW their cuds.
AND FARTHER away.
THE BANDS Of sheep,
ARE MOVING about,
LIKE VAST white rugs.
AND BEYOND the fence.
THE ROAMING horses.
CEASE TO craze.
AND LIFT their heads.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

Gernanys organizing four great armies is not in corso.
has the floor. N" i''"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

Memphis is too considerable a city to be ignored by any
ravelng grand opera company,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

In heaven there is no marrying or giving in marriage, which
will make OF 1t an inhospitabe place for Nat Goodwin,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
TheP Public Be SerOed
BT K.c.R.

AS THE train speeds by.
AND Mr.. Hines.
I JUST wanted to tell you.
THAT so far as I know.
AT THIS time Of the year.
THEY NEVER bad such weather.
ALONG THE railroad tracks.
WHILE THE railroads.
WERE UNDER private control.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

The Irish republic must be on its good behavior. It has
no. declared war on anyone yet
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
Lakeland To /.
Have New
Road Signs

A thing Of interest to all motorists
is the plan Of the Lakeland Mtor Club
to at once erect official Fliroda State
Auto Association signs (Orange and
Green )at all doubtful points coming
directly into Lakeland and also at al,
similar points leading directly out of
the city.
This plan might possibly seem SUI
perfuous to folks who have known
the Lakeland district since 1t was o.
cross roads, few years ago, but no.
SO with the stranger as witness the
following A few days ago a member
of the Ohio State Auto Association
visited headquarters at Orlando
in the course Of getting touring in
formation asked the secretary of the
State Association why we didn't mark
the Streets of Lakeland so that one
could tell how to get into the city
and how to get out to the highways
leading to other towns.
The Tampa Motor Club has recently
completed their road marking cam
'paign and now all blue markings
lead to Tampa" their signs having
reached into Georgia, and they are
getting out their own maps which
they dispense from their new home
In the city hall. The State Associa
ton has made the "Blue Markings to-
Tampa" official.
The Lakeland Motor Club will hold
an important meeting next Monday
evening at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms and at that time plans for an
oyster supper later in the week will
be discussed.
To stimulate the campaign for new
members the Motor Club will present
to the first twenty new members to
hand their applications in to Secra
tary Holworthy each a beautiful felt
pennant In the official State Associa
ton colors )0range and Green) and
inscribed Lakeland Motor, Club" and
further to each old member who
brings in a new member one of these
handsome pennants will be given, in
this case the old member will get the
rennant and not the new.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

Ecomoy two weeks exactly and then
shipped us to the place I am now
in a little village Of a population Of
80 before the war and about 60 now.
We are about seven miles from it,
tie town by the name of Semur.
I am now the only boy out of the
old company here, all by myself, but
I hope to see you all by this time
next year; then I will tell you all
about 1t. In the meantime I will be
looking for a letter from you and if
you have an extra Telegram be sure
and send it over
Well, will close for this time,
hoping to hear from you real soon.
am the same,
TOM BAGOT.
P. S.--Give my best to all; remem-
Der me to Mrs. Moore and tell Ossian
If he is home yet that he is lucky.
My address:
SGT. r. W. BAGoT,
Co. e, 309th Infantry, 18th Division
Am. Elk. Forces, A. p. o. 755.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

recently returned from France, where
he was attached to the aviation
branch of the service, and where he
distinguished himself by brilliant SER
vice for his country. Having enlisted
in the regular army, he is now sta
toned at Fortress Monroe, Virginia,
where he and his lovely bride will
make their home.
The wedding was to have been held
later in the spring, but reaching Lake.
land on ten-day furlough yesterday,
he succeeded in gaining the consent
OF his lovely bride-elect to have the
wedding earlier, and the date has
been set for Saturday, the happy cou-
pie leaving on the noon train for For
tress Monroe. All the friends Of both
families are most cordially invited to
attend the wedding.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
ELkS WILL NOMINATE
next YEARS OFFICERS
TOMORROW NIGHT

Lakeland Elks will tomorrow night
make their nominations for officers to
conduct the affairs Of the Lodge dur
ing, the ensuing year, the officers be-
ing elected next month. As these NOM
nations represent, of course, the most
important business Of the year. 1t is
hoped and expected that very large
attendance Of the membership will be
present tomorrow night.
In addition to the nominations there
will be other important matters, and
there will also be some attractive fea-
lures that will repay all for their at
tendance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
Memorial Committees

, The following comprise the commit
tees from the various organizations
that are endeavoring to secure for
Lakeland magnificent Improvement
in the shape of a community building
as a memorial to our soldiers and
sailors:
l. Rotary-R. R. Kline, W. s.
Moore, W. ]. Merrill.
@ Elks-M. F. Hetherington, NJ. or
Mum, Rev. W. B. Curtis. go 4 z
!. 3. .Masons-J. H. Peterson,~HA l..
swatts, G. E. McMullen. .,o, 81
H'4.e City Commissioners NJ Keen,
T. B. o'steen, F. H. Thompson.
s. Chamber of Commercial. G.
Shafter, wv. 1versen, B. r. will
son. '~t - '.es-
6. Woman's Club-Mrs. 9. E..
Southland, Mrs. J. D. Griffin and Mrs.
J. B. Hanna. Y
Executive Committee
Rotary-R. R. Kline, chairman.
Masons-J. H. Peterson, secretary ;.
Elks-Rev. W, B. Curtis
City COMMISSIONER Il. Thomp-
son.
4 Chamber of Commercial. W. Iver-
sen.
Woman's Club-Mrs. G.. e. South
ard.
Publicity Committee
Rev. W. B. Curtis, Chairman.
U. W. Iversen.
J. H. Peterson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
DR.. S. 2. SMITH MOVES OFFICES
TO DEEN.eRYANT BUILDING

DR.. Samuel F. Smith, eye, nose and
throat specialist. wishes to announce
to his friends that he has moved his
Offices from the Bryant building to
the Deen.Bryant building, ground
floor, to the rooms formerly occupied
by C. o. Wheeler. where he will be
glad to meet his patients in the fu-
ture. s41s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05


~ ekclnnd Tourists Association,
Cook, president, will hold
business session Friday
n 80 O'Clock at the chfis5
if66s corner Of Lemon street
1no1n avenue. That evening at
TIE social session Of the
'soei4tion will be held at the same
Ace, Rev Chas. Trout, the pastor,
ving Kindly offered this church to
1eQolation for their meetings.
. y p{QGr11n Of the social session will
tcmorrow's Telegram.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

The business meeting of the Won
ans Club, which was set for Thurs
day afternoon, has been postponed
until Friday afternoon, at 4 o'clock,
when 1t will be held at the Woman's
Club building.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05
WHAT is THE CENTENARY?

Every Methodist should be informed
about the Centenary Of Methodism in
America. This is the greatest task
ever undertaken by the Methodist
church. Come out to the First Meth
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

McEachern has received
Ilm her daughter, Mrs.
' fIE that Mrs. Hattie Logan
r. ySro6 from her recent critical
W extent that she is now
~ md will soon be able to
Qrk City. Mrs. Smith OK.
6o "A sS there tonight for Lake
ether Mrs. Logan will
~ was not decided upon
Mrs., Smith wrote. Mrs.
rn circle of friends will
J. n learn Of her improve
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-02-05

John, o'Donald, Jr., the young SON
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Donald, was
operated on this morning by local sur
geons. He is doing very nicely, we
are happy to state.