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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
Wolf RiUer Bridge Scene
OF More Than One Tragedy

Last Friday nights tragedy in the
New Raleigh road bridge crosses that
sluggish and murky stream, was not
the first one witnessed by the somber
trees which stand guard on the far
side Of the stream from Memphis. Had
Dumas lived TO know of the other one
he would have painted a word scene
more gruesome than his execution Of
Milady at the Bethune ferry--the scene
OF so much human carnage for the Hun
or allied possession of the bridgehead
by the same name-or he would have
outdone the horror OF M~ordaunts death
in the English channel
II was years ago : that the other
tragedy occurred, which witnessed he
last and one Of the few summary execu-
lions by the Ku-Klux, Two men from
Tippah county, Mississippi, who had
been scalaways during the war in a
booting at that period, had come up to
old Shelby Depot, now Brunswick, and
stolen a horse. The loss of the horse
made II impossible for its owner to
make a crop that season on which to
feed his family the following winter,
and there was scarcely a horse to be
had in the country had the owner pos
sessed enough none to buy one,
At any rate the Ku-Klux local Of
that section caught the men and sent
word to others toward Memphis that
they would be brought to Memphis that
night by the New Raleigh road. When
the party reached a ''horsing' tree
which overhung the road just before
they reached the bridge the Ku-Klux
Khan from Raleigh met them, The case
was stated and three men voted aye"
on the motion to hang. Only one hang
line was to be had. One end was tied
around the neck Of one man as the two
sat upon n mule, the line was passed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
Twice Told Tales
News Of Memphis
26 Years Ago
~sEPrEMRER 6. 1saa.

New York bankers have promised
Memphis merchants and banks that
hey will furnish all the money neces-
'ary to market the cotton crop this
year, ,@, !.
The Memphis National bank has en-
tered suit against B. NJ. Stratton, W. A.
5ollier, NJ. NJ. Gilchrist and the Appeal
publishing company, seeking to collect
'ertain sums of money on promissory
notes.
The striking machinists and shopmen
# the Southern railway do not seem
to hamper business any as all trains are
running on schedule time.
Mrs, Margaret NJ. Hughey. wife of
Justice w. H. Hughey, is dead at the
residence In Buntyn.
Miss Matte. Lee Stewart is at the
Worlds fair in Chicago.
Miss Celine Barnes-has returned from
4 visit to the seacoast and will leave
at once for the Worlds fair.
Mrs. Thomas Day and Miss Louise
Day, Mrs, Nettie Jones Sawrie and
Master Nate Sawrie are en- route to the
Worlds fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bourne, accompanied
W Miss Allie Bruce Starke, are max
ing an extended tour of the North and
Cast. Miss Allie will spend a year at
school in Washington.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
News Of Memphis
10 Years Ago.
SEPTEMBER 8, 1so0.

~ y
Word has been Received from Commo-
dore Peary in New York that he has
discovered the north pole, the following
telegram being received: STARS and
stripes nailed to the pole.,' DR.. Cook
at Copenhagen. Denmark, when he
heard Peary had reached the roof Of the
world, said, II hope the news il cor
rect, for If Peary has reached the north
pole his description of that region will
confirm mine" M,
A majority of the members OF the
legislative council say they will force
the southern railway to build viaducts
over every street in the city where its
tracks are running on grade crossings,
The Southern Railway company has
secured an injunction restraining the
city from tearing down the depot build
lngs in the Charleston yards.
labo day was celebrated by the
workmen with g mammoth parade on
Main street.
William s.. Richardson, former CITY
detective, Is dead. His death recalls
me famous Kerryille riot Of Aug. 81,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irby Boyd have re-
turned from Waukesha, Wis, and the
lake regions.
Miss Jean Keller Anderson has re-
turned from M~onteagie.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

over the bending tree and made fast
around the neck of the other.
A tap from a switch and the mule
jumped from under them.
1t so happened that one victim was
as much under size as the other was
above normal weight. AS a consequence
the midget was drawn up while the
heavy man stood squarely upon both
feet in the road without enough tension
on the rope to disturb his breath or
circulation.
But the Ku-Klux were not to be
cheated by a difference in weight Of a
few pounds,
One Of them who died but a few
years ago after having held public Of
flee for some years., clambered up the
bending tree, folded his arms about the
neck OF the dying suspended man,
swung off the tree and his added weight
raised the heavy man from the ground
When both souls had drifted away
through the dark shadows of the deep
forest to somewhere, the man released
his hold and the Ku-Klux Khan de-
parted as silently as they had gathered
and operated,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
STARS INCLINE
DON'T COMPEL

SUNDAY. SEPT. z. 1918.

49, HNAff ~ NAAN SSAe
paper Syndicate)
Although Mercury rules for good,
there are many adverse influences, ac-
cording to %astrology, which make this
day uncertain. Mars, Neptune. IRA
nus and Saturn are all in evil place.
Il Is . fairly fortunate sway for
minister's and speakers, who will gain
attention easily, although they may
be subject to criticism.
Letters are under the best sort Of
planetary government, although bust
ness communications should be avoided.
Newspapers have the forecast Of
great gain through advertising. There
appears to be, also, indication that
new journals win be founded In more
than n large city.
Neptune Is in a place making for
suspicion and distrust which Is likely
TO extend to churches and other organi-
cations.
There ia a sign today making for
skepticism and severe analysis Of mo-
tives and principles that govern all
welfare movements as well as relig-
ious organizations.
Uranus seems to give warning Of an
Increase Of nervous maladles and
many cases Of mania or insanity.
The death Of a queen or woman who
has a place representing power will
take place In November, the seers de-
clare.
Again warning Is given that the
West Indies will come under sinister
planetary influences this autumn.
Earthquakes as well as other calam-
tiles may cause serious losses.
Novel amusement centers that will
take the place OF those popular Ii the
past are foretold. Some OF these will
be revivals OF ancient recreation ideas,
There Is an omlnous aspect In the
horoscope OF the king OF England, who
may have many anxieties that will cul,
inmate In sensational events.
Persons whose birthdate IL IL should
beware of speculation In the coming
year. Intrigue may cause losses,
Children horn on this day are likely
to be impetuous and full of life. These
subjects Of Virgo usually have event
full lives,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
TILL HE DUETS DOWN.

Il reckon I'd better speak to your
paw tonight, zaline," said the young
swain who had won the heart and hand
Of the eldest daughter of Gap" John
son, of Rumpus Ridge, Ark, and was
DESTROYS of obtaining her fathers con-
sent
"Aw, Sankcy, dearest" returned he
maiden. Paw had three of his best
dogs pizened night before last, and I'm
afraid that the Idly OF losing three dogs
and winning one son-in-law mightn't
strike him favorably. Lee wal till he
has time to get the two transactions
sorter separated in his mind"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
GENERAL AGENT OF CIRCUS
IS BUSY AS WELL-KNOWN BEE

out railroad movements each day, re-
ceive reports of advance car nan
ayers, brigade managers, route riders
audit the accounts or contracting and
disbursing agents and keep shipments
Of paper by freight on their way, ever
II he has to get them through by air
planes or wireless. for, be it known,
there are no or alibis in the
advance Of the big show. Outside of
that. the general agent of the Sells
Floto circus has nothing to do except
visit cabarets and picture dromes. But
in due course of time, the show trains
roll in, the great stretches of canvas
arise on the let and the two-mile
gold and silver street parade, with its
bands. its glittering, flashing cages
and costumes. it's floats and tableaux
is here and you and l will be there
We owe that to the men OF the ad-
vance. don't we?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

Agents of the Sells Floto circus have
been passing through Memphis for
several weeks now, preparing for the
coming of the big show on Saturday,
Sept. 10.
Circus men have come to town and
contracted the show grounds, feed, sup
plies of all kinds, to say nothing of
city licenses and billing and transport
tation facilities for the long trains Of
the show. Now comes the first of
the press agents, TO be followed by the
three advertising cars, filled with bill
posters. photographers, banner men,
country route and rail billers. The
other day the general agent of the
show came to town quietly and studied
local conditions and business prospects.
He HASN'T much to do except route
the show. order tons of billing sent
to different points every week, COM
mand the activities of the rs men OF
the advance, study crop reports, smooth
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
WHEN HE RESIGNED.

A certain judge could not control
his temper, and consequently could not
control other people. One day there
was unusual disorder In court, and
at last the judge could endure 1t no
longer.
1T is impossible to allow this per-
%sistent contempt OF court to go on"
he said. and l shall be forced to go
to the extreme length OF taking the
one step that VIII stop IT,"
There was a long silence. then one
Of the leading counsel rose, and with
Just IA trace OF a smile inquired:
III II please your honor. from what
date will your resignation take effect2"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
YeEditorN Mods
~ eJolts ard Jesfs
tF1F% Slipped Past
EES4The Blue Pencil
HONEST CORNERSTONE

Weighing around 300 pounds, Police
w. II. Huber, Jr,, Mulberry street,
Is assigned to the traffic violating
quad,'-News item in the esteemed c..
a.
We had heard tales about our finest
'iolating the laws, but this is the first
animation we have had that the viola
ors travelled in squads.
Since Mr.. Huber, Jr.. Is assigned to
he traffic violating squad, perhaps his
'orte will be the blocking of traffic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
; MEMPHIS RIVALS DOG HILL. !
q q,

To The News scimItar:

10 Inc News Scimltar;
viii you let me good humoredly con-
graduate my fellow citizens that so
many as 500 good citizens were found
among them Thursday who went to the
polls and voted for or against the pro-
posal toghave a brand new constitution
for the state of Tennessee, although
many Of them had to pay 81 toward the
education OF the children OF the city
and had to walk under a bright Septem-
Der sun to the polls to vote.
Is this not positive evidence that the
moral and religious educational infiu-
ences Of the city are having some eff
feet in intoxicating the duties 0 Citizen
ship, and should II not encourage them
to continue In this good work.
optimistically yours,
LEHMAN JOHNSON.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
FIGHTING O D

DO you believe that fighting IL at
an end7" asked MIR. Dolan,
Yes" replied Mr.. Rafferty,. Were
going to live peaceable hereafter"
We'll. | don't want to spoil any pleas
ant s~oeiabllity. But there was two or
three little meetings I'D like to have
had before they changed the rules"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
A MR.. Huber.

Pity the flivver hat hits Mr.. Huger,
The driver who'd do it sould would
be a boob, or
The veriest kind of a bean.
For a smash at the mass of young Mr..
Huber
Would crush any Liz as a squirrel would
q goober;
I'm sure that you get what | mean!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
NOT soLsHEvIsTs.

No Geraldine, the Cincinnati Reds have
nothing in common with any Boishevik
organization. Although we doubt that
Mugsy McGraw, of New York, would
bear us out in this statement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
THE HIGH LIFE.

Our commuter-reporter reported for
work five minutes late this morning,
after a hilarious night at the brick store
In Bartlett, where "sody pop" and "sody
crackers made the evening gay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
A SERVICE.

Caviar never was packed tighter than
the Memphis Street Railway company
packs In the colored populace on the
Linden avenue cars.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
MAY 4. NOT POINT OUT?

A news items says that Senator Fat
Harrison, Of Mississippi, a educated
I the Louisiana state penitentiary. We
didn't know that about Pat, but wen
bet w. w, will incline to the belief
that ONE Republican alto would be
benefited by a six-year course at such
a university.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06


We have no doubt hat even the pro-
~hibitionists are in favor of the immedi-
ate rehabilitation OF the collectors.
LIT UP.
The Orpheum theater has a new sign
which in a day or so will be lit up. 1t
does not necessarily follow that Man
ager Bertram and Vannah Taylor, press
agent, shall be the same way.
Chalmers Cullen has a speaking part
at the Orpheum this week. Fortunately
appear before the audience to deliver
his lines.
SARToRlAL.
Few tongues are wearing morning
coats this fall.
Much lingerie is being displayed on
Main street these fair d~ays-both in
and out of the show windows,
STRIKE ON, YOU'LL WIN.
york Aren't co srssps' stFlke a A W we b;e N !
News, has the following remarks to
make: win Pages ice box at strike
headquarters is only for the managers,
but Is visited daily by about three
quarts of newspaper men,
STUCK.
Smartly gowned women this fall will
carry walking sticks, a society note
say The use OF lip sticks also win not
be entirely abandoned.
Al ALSO SAYS.
David Belasco is buttoning his collar
behind. That's the way he buttoned ii
before,
And again. When Pearl White told
Frank Tinney she made So, 900 a week
in pictures Frank asked where's your
horse?'' Answered Pearl; Il have no
horse. Why should | have a horse?"
And Tinney: Jesse James had a
horse"
HuRRARi INSOMNIA CONQUERED.
Go to Loew's, sleep through four acts,
hear Honey Hurst, wake up and see a
good pictura -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

Although a man may never have been
a big-game hunter, he will sometimes
swear that there is more pure cussed-
ness In he neighbours children than in
any full grown lion or tiger.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
sEGoRRA. MOI

Furthermore. . man may be an Irish
man, and yet not believe fully in home
rule. Particularly where it's his own
home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

After sampling ii, we sometimes get
so pessimistic that we are inclined to
change the slogan, mo beer, no work.
to Near beer, no work"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
DRESS UP DAYS.

Although Charlie Garibaldi generally
is considered the Beau Brummel of the
sheriff's office, he Is being outshone by
oliver Hazards new monairs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
CAISI

A woman will bring a man to scratch,
but he will leave IL she comes toward
bound on the same mission,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
n WEAKER SEX.
o EVEN CLOSE,

Awoman has nothing to wear afte~
the first time she a new dress or
suit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
TRADES IS TRApEs,

A morning newspaper mar works at
night, and an afternoon newspaper man
works In the morning. but the profiteer
Is on the job "a hours In the day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
HERE'S HOW.

Even a drinking man mas little use
for a man who'll pack a bottle of booze
on his hip-unless he is offered a drink
out of the bottle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
THE JUNE BRIDE.
Nj AGREE ON THIS.

The June bride knows by this time
that the greatest love will not cut the
grease on the dishwater.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
s ANN NORMAN.

A a just can't understand why a
$3.50 box OF poudre de riz will do the
work my better than a 15-cent can Of
talcum.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
BILL SHALER

In the fourteen years Bill Shaler was head OF the mechanical
department of The News Scimitar perhaps nobody ever told
him how dependent we were upon him, hut he must have known
il, because nothing went wrong in the business office, the edit
torial department, the circulation department, the composing
room, stereotyping room, the pressroom or the mailing room
that "Bill' wasn't called upon to remedy it, and he never tailed
When machinery was breaking and mems overweight
nerves were on the verge OF swapping, along came bill ana
repaired the damaged parts and smoothed out the ruttied tenn
pers with his genius as a mechanic and his untaibng good
nature.
Shaler was the moving spirit in the GoodiellowS, If we may
say SO, now that he is dead, and his spirit cannot protest against
the publicity that he Stunned in life. No man could make a
dollar go farther than Bill Shaler when he went out to buy
fruits and toys and clothing for the needy and neglected. Not
only did he give his days, but he gave his nights to this work,
and he helped to make it possible Tor no child to miss the Christ
mas visit from Santa Claus.
The sympathy Of every member OF The News Scmitar force
goes out with a peculiar tenderness to the bereaved wife and to
"Littlc Bill. This loss OF a valued employee and of his assoca-
ton is a tragical thing that has come upon The News Scimtar,
The Republicans may be hard put to find a suitable candi-
date for president, but so far they have not shocked the country
by the mention of the name of Big Bill Thompson, of Chicago,
as a possible nominee.
Misfortune teaches that the atmosphere Of the world is
largely regulated by hot airA
The Mexican bandit seems No think it always open season
for shooting Americans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
100 TRUE.

A woman will have the time Of her
young life wearing a friends new hat
down town. But a MAJ would rather
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
THE .NEJchRoRs.

stay In bed while his were being pressed
than to wear another mans pants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
The Public BeSerUEd
'OFH05PdT
dtkQMoEQrt.
L II RoY K:NoQNoa-
Rou KNoQlto1.

Long ago, another year, n ..ffs.
I--A@ & E Whensthe summer last was here, 81
/ was. much too smaI}to know 4S
how the summer came to g!
astBut the next time / shalksee5
- ttzaThe first leaf on anyAtree * M
The first warm that's in the air
| shall feel when it is there;
/ shall know the very minute
.r- .. First the world has summer in it!
Josephine Van Doken Pease.
l- STEPHEN LUzANNE, OF LIE MATIN. -.
A prominent Paris editor says the United states is shortsighted.
Guiding this editor, that we were not short of cash, courage and con
si otton. M II we remember the work OF our gunners correctly, our
Sght-WeH, 1t was pretty. fair.
An actress in the average musical show has a good chance to se
Of the actress. -. @t
a 49, e st.t .a.
In Mount Pulaski, Ill, where 1900 persons reside, not one of them
ma na a oat 10 48 hours. A citizen of the town left his faucet open
All night Morning found that the town tank was empty.
At a picnic of the Good Husbands club one Of the members shot
MS wife The problem of finding out just what a good husband is
has been Experimental upon by every sob sister in the country through
deeper. " ~pT anu
Why is it a woman who expects a telephone call from a man fixes
her hair before the mirror, or before she answers the phone. when the
bell rngs?-Dixte Wales. + vi"
THE SECRET OF LONG LIFE is TO READ THIS COLUMN EVERY
Dear Roy was on my way to the river to throw myself into its
read your column. 1t saved my life. II rav me- hone TT p rapt h sG
nome and started life afresh, and since that day l have made s147OO
' g. 9tt1 III. T.
rnan Dear Roy am g. Two years ago the doctors gave me up.
mel, upon the advice Of a friend, l began reading your column. To-
Jay l bel TX a man of so. How can l ever thank you? B. D.
Dear ROY understand a movement is being inaugurated bv a.
NUMBER OF prominent exsoaks throughout the United States to make
BOBBY SPEC.
LOVE LAUGHS AT LoCKSNHTHs. WHATP
l., When Rev. Miller and his bride returned to the parsonape from
ner wedding trip late Thursday night they found the lock on the par
vile (Ia) Banner. --+a 90" Ae"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

We have no doubt that even the pro-
hibitionists are in favor of the immedi-
ate rehabilitation OF the collectors,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
LOVE LAUGHS AT LoCKsMITHs, wHAT9

= -, .0 NJ H0OH1NrrTHS, WHATT
When Rev. Miller and his bride returned to the parsonage from
enenr wedding trip late Thursday night they found the lock on the par
sonage could not be forced. BY getting Charlie Thomas awake and
Mrs. Thomas, they arranged for accommodations with them WMercV.
Vile (Ia) Banner. @ o. -+> ~ ~H $50 MSi"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

Chalmers Cullen has a speaking part
at the 0rpheum this week. fortunately
the back stage actor does not have to
appear before the audience to deliver
his lines.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

The Orpheum theater has a new sign
which in a day or so will be 1T up. 1t
does not necessarily follow that Man
ager Bertram and Vannah Taylor, press
agent, shall be the same way.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

Smartly gowned women this fall will
carry walking sticks, a society note
says, The use OF lip sticks also win not
be entirely abandoned.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-22
MINIMUM WHEAT
PRICE To ASSURE
VAST PROSPERITY.
TNTRN MILLIONS To CONE TO
ELEVENTH FEDERAL III
SIRAI nl~Ilii z.


Special Boz T.g N.
DALLAS Tex. adm - Adr..'s
received thus afternoon from th, l.'.
eminent indicates THAT tao farmers
.i This country arD ....F .o rs.....
more rrau ou, billion dollars .E.
.u -hc marks, price o.. wheat .s
result OF ODE government guarantee
af price VH.'. 600 nlura. ave Approve
innate o. ls aof unlikely tl. 'He
wheat growers of Oh, Eleventh ..
ezra. District win receive about -W.H
IS 90 twenty five million dollar"
more FOR their wheat cham .H"
would have don, had 'h.re been H.
government guarantee price IHr
situation will Doe brought about h'
peace and the consequent opening
Hp 0i The worlds maHss. Hr" '."
worlds shipping which 600 tends
turulIr 90 redue, rha n...
FrHuk IS smith. Federal nar
Director ef War Loans expire 2
himself strongly that bH.H DIS o. ..-
'rH'.c uui business m.... f.r
N..Hf growers uF f.. southwest
should invest 'h.s twenty twenty
f.. million dollars boz bond. O.. fb.
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