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Evening star., 1919-10-12

nate, while his mind in other lines gave
deep consideration to a subject before
he spoke or acted. Nor was he the IN
tense radical that many persons be-
lieved him; rather was he conservative
by nature and by habit of thought. But
he was so far in advance of many
minds, even great minds of his day.
that he reached points in the worlds
progress long before they did, and some
times had to wait for them to catch up
thus engendering the belief that he was
radical, when in reality he was only
far-sighted and ahead of the times.
more democratic man than Theo-
dore Roosevelt never lived. He held
these truths to be self-evident, that all
men are created equal, and that they
are endowed by their Creator with GER
tam inalienable rights and these
rights, individual and collective, he re-
spectcd and insisted that others also
respect. One OF his real pleasures was
to attend communication of his Ma
sonic lodge and to sit In a general seat
willie his gardener or some other man
OF modest estate presided as master.
His circle of real friends, as distn-
guished from acquaintanc,s. embraced
all sorts and conditions OF men, from
kings and princes to cowboys-or cow
boys to kings and princes. as you will
To him, religion was religion, and he
knew no doctrinal or UNCONVENTIONAL
distinctions among men.
~ hn ;r{a
a colored man as collector of the port
at Charleston, and entertained Booker
Washington at luncheon. both actions
bringing down on him storm Of criti-
cal denunciation from some elements
to which he was impcrvious Visitors
at Sycamore Hill and at the coloners
Office ranged from men Of highest and
greatest stations in life, in this country
and abroad, to those far less fortunate.
l have seen prizefighter and an ennis
sary of a foreign power, for instance.
call within few minutes Of each other
He was a prizefighter with the pugilist
ard :. diplomat with the foreign visitor
Appealed to as he was by the peoples
of practically all nations for help and
advice in their problems during the
world war, and suffering as he did be-
cause of his inability in most instances
to extend the assistance which he, and
apparently he alone. could render, his
interest never tagged in any of the
branches of life. He took deep inter-
est in the feathered inhabitants of I.onG
Island, even to providing luncheon
table on the Roosevelt estate for the
birds, SO that they should not suffer
when food was not plentiful for them.
But after all his knowledge of Long
Island birds, while natural, seemed in
significant compared with his knowledge
OF birds of other ages and climes. Some
Of the readers may have seen published
the letter he wrote to Mr.. Beebe of the
New York zoo just one week before
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duty to be absolutely neutral. and ac-
cepting the statements Gssued in iusti-
fication Of his conduct from Washing
toni that there were circumstances
known to the President which rendered
him able 10 say that the re had been no
wrong committed in Belgium by Ger
many, Of n kind that warranted even
protest from US, and that substantially
the different warning nations did not
show such variation OF conduct as war.
ranted from us any attitude save one
OF neutrality and good will toward all |
took this attitude partly because at tho
outset of such struggle it is always
we'll to support the President as long
as possible, and partly because of the
repeated and explicit Official and semi
official statements from Washington as
to the Preside nt's peculiar knowledge
of the situation and of the Justification
for his attitude afforded by this knowl-
edge.
in thus supporting the President |
was actuated by proper purposes. But
slowly and reluctantly was driven to
the conclusion that he was not entitled
to this support. and that I was in error
in having given it. Finally. about the
first of October, | saw members Of the
Belgian mission to the United States.
| got full and first-hand information
from them. l co"roborated it by in
Quries from other sources. l examined
The Hague conventions FOR myself and
| came to the conclusion that | had
been in error in supporting the Presi-
dent: that / had been miSled by him
and 1t was my duty to oppose him. |
then took the position which still hold.
At first, practically no man of national
reputation took this position excepting
myself. l was very violently assailed
for taking it and for not standing by
the President. Gradually. more and
more people took my views and on
most of the important points the Presi-
ident later reversed himself and TOOK
the position / had taken, although in
each case from six months to three
years later. Then when events had
shown that l was right. foolish or dis
honest persons assailed me because for
the first sixty days of the war I had
followed the President. | admit it was
an error and l will add that the only
errors l committed as regards the war
and so far as the President Is concerned
were on the occasions when supported
lin. l never erred OH the far more
numerous occasions when opposed
him; but l always endeavored to give
him the benefit Of the doubt, and I
sometimes erred in doing So
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During the past year some Of his
grandchildren were always at Saga
more Hill. Even In his busiest moments
he seemed to sense the arrival OF the
Evening star., 1919-10-12
PART TWO.

OIL. ROOSEVELT demanded ef-
ficiency from others. and ac.
curacy he considered a syn
<,,,yyy for efficiency az have
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
CT UBDOM
Silver Tea at St. Agnes,

The silver tea which will he given
by the alumnae Of ST, Agnes school on
saturday afternoon promises to be a
very delightful affair, An invitation IL
extended to friends Of the academy as
wei AZ the alumnae, The interesting
program has been arranged as follows.
kentucky Babe-Alumnae Quartet.
Miss tloy PodcEta, Miss Edith
Hall, Miss Norma Ford and Mrs.
Edward Mette.
ltano Solo Fantasia in u Minor.
'''... t,.,,., Mozart
Miss Mary Catherine RumaEgi
Vocal Solo-La Cagimera ...,.. Benedict
Mrs, James Adler
Monologue-Mrs Bnrgainhunter Meets
" Fli'Ilu t'ts.''
Miss Joe Cleta Howe
Vocal Solo--Odi ia ...,.,,.... Mattel
Mrs, j, Walter Richards.
ta) Reading nalsy's Music Practice
liour .'.,,rtr..,,a
10Y Flano Solo .'..,.,...,,,.,...
Little Miss Lnoille O2anne Curtls
Vocal Solo-~A Song of Thanksgiving
",'.'p..,",,,,t,. Francis Ailiston
Miss Anaise T. Fuchs
Piano Solo The Fauns, .,.....a..
'rr't,r,.t.,tt,.,,,.. G. thaninadc
Miss Mildred Dillon
Farewell to Thee lunnae Quartet,
The accompanies for the afternoon
win he Miss Mary O'Callahan and Miss
Joe tleta Howe,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
SNOW COVERING
VIDE TERRITORY
Lander With 90 Below Zero
Is Coolest Place
in Nation.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-Snow ranging IN
depth from two feet to an inch today
covered most OF the country between
the Mississippi river ana the Sierra
Nevada mountains, and from Canada to
Northern Texas, with low temperatures
prevailing throughout the area. \ slight
snowfall occurred in Northern Illinois,
Indiana and ms far east as Toledo, o.,
while word came that some snow fell
In Los Angeles. Cal, and that two
inches OF snow covered the ground at
the aviation field near Riverside, Cal,
South OF the snow belt rains fell and
floods swept the lowlands bordering
the Salt and Aqua Fria rivers In Ari-
ona with possible loss Of life,
Suffering in many places in the cen
trial and southwest vas In prospect be
cause Of the extreme cold and the limit
ed fuel supply resulting from the coal
strike, Cattle on the western ranges
also were reported endangered,
In the Western plains states trains
were badly delayed and wire communi-
cation was crippled.
Lander, Wyo,, was the coolest place
In the country, according TO reports, the
temperature there being 20 degrees be-
low zero. At Abilene, Tex, it was six
degrees above zero.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
MYSTERIOUS FIRE IS
SEEN NEAR HICKMAN

HICKMAN, Ky, Nov. Is. tSpll-
j. II. Langfurd, w~ell-kuown farmer re-
siding on a hin truck farm south of
town, states that for many years, at
different intervals, he has seen some
mysterious fire In Il certain draw or
hollow on his farm, This fire leaves
no trace Of its burning, yet 1t Is suf-
fiCieut to light up plainly the tops
of the tallest trees IN the immediate
vicinity"
He says the fire has all the appear
anCc OF an Old log burning, hut when
gets within q few yards Of II. on one
occasion tand the first time he saw
1t was rs years ago., he thought II was
n log on fire, That time it was on
the hin instead OF the hollow. aud he
and his son, Bennett went to IL with
the intention Of putting II out. When
they reached the little hill on the op-
nosite side Of the raVine, a section OF
some five to seven feet went out: after
a few seconds II hlaZcd un again, Mr..
LanRford described II rs 4 fire about
20 or 20 feet long
Every now and then this mysterious
fire. which burns without starting and
without fuel. occurs and Is always IN a
certain place. He has quit thinking
much about It since he has found that
1t IL not e~ndaugering his property. It
generally C. only AT night, Whether
it IL a form OF gas, lgnited by spon-
taneous combustion, or q leaky anti
cline" Is not known lie is sure, how
ever, II is not the ordinary fire as
II leaves no trace Of ashes,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
CITY CLUB PLANS
COOPERATION WITH
ALL OTHER CLUBS
Delegates Permitted to Vote
and Discuss Questions Be-
fore Club Research Bureau
Plans Approved.

4 number Of important matters are
set Tor discussion at the Citv club
sIheheon Saturday, including a report
from the joint committee on city plan
ming and streets.
An entirely new plan for broadening
me scope Of its work and keeping In
lo9ch with the work that is done by
plHtr clubs and civic examinations has
been adopted by the club. Two dele
gates from Neach of g other civic or
carnations, both those composed Of
women AZ well as the mems clubs, will
hereafter be entitled 10 meet weekly
with the city club. These delegates
WIZ be given a voice in the proceedings
and VIII also be entitled 10 vote on an
questions that are discussed, except
nose AFFECTING the policy Of the CITY
club ITSELF. The invitation TO send dele
gates includes the three women's SUI
rage organizations Of Memphis.
Delegates from a number Of the other
organizations were present last Satur-
ddy, including two ladies. Mrs. Ben
Friedman aud Mrs Samuel ]. Ellis.
Il Is believed that the new plan will
bring about a revival Of interest in
civic affairs among all the organiza o.
tons thus affiliated and a spirit of CO.
operation in their work.
The city club has strongly Endorsed
the plan to r%eorBanize the bureau Of
municipal research, and has referred
the question Of the work Of the bureau
10 the other clubs of the city. asking
mat a committee Of three from each
club be named to proceed with the es-
ta|bltshmcut Of the bureau, 1t Is the In
tention TO have the bureau take the
place Of the various citizens commit
tees, which have in the past undertaken
70 investigate municipal aud county af-
fairs, but which have always been ham
dieappod by lack Of time and proper or
gantzntlon for getting at the desired
facts.
The governing board of the club has
reported that in the opinion Of the
members the expenses Of the proposed
bureau should be borne by the city, as
%tnXnaVer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
the Game Hard

Determination, study, vigor,
practice are things that count in football.
The team that is credited with the most
of each usually wins.
It's the same way in the business of
selling clothes. This store plays the game
hard-we put all our energy intS it. w
want to be real winners.
That is why you can come to us for
genuine satisfaction whenever you want
clothes. We spare nothing to be prepared
for you; we put our hearts into the work;
we see to it that you get the style, the quail
ity and the value that you want and need.
Wen show you in
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
BAPTISTS OF COUNTY IN
THANKSGIVING RALLY

Baptists from nearly every one OF the
SB Baptist churches OF Shelby county
attended the Baptist rally and mass
meeting Thanksgiving day at the First
Baptist church, Tho Rev. A, u, Boone,
ID, pastor Of First church, presided
and addresses were made by a number
Of prominent laymen.
The Baptist $76, 900, 900 campaign,
which IL to he formally launched
throughout the land Sunday was the
theme OF most OF the addresses.
The drive in shelby county promises
70 be a great success, several churches
being expected to raise their quota the
first day OF the drive. d.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
RFIENDLY SCUFFLE OVER
PISTOL ENDS FATALLY

BONNEVILLE. Miss, Nov. 2S. tSpl)
Dee Chaffin, aged n, was accidentally
shot and instantly killed by Vestcr
Horn, aged Il, at the home of Horn,
lust over in Tishomingo county, on
Wednesday.
seems that the young men had baen
out riding together and when they
came into the room a friendly scufflo
over a pistol ensued, with the tragic
ending above stated. The young men
had been the best OF friends. Chaffin
having lived and worked with Horn for
several years prior TO Horns moving
10 Tishomtngo county about u year ago.
Horn was moving back to his mothers
farm. 10 miles east OF Bonneville.
Reports say hat Horn is Frustrated
over the accident Horn Is married
and Chaftin was single, Chaffin was
buried at Little Brown cemetery, in
the eastern part OF this county, Both
men belonged to prominent families.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
OF PHOENIX ARE
UNDER FLOOD OF WATER

PHOENIX, Ariz, Nov. Portions
of this city were under water today, in
hahitants Of the lowlands along the
salt river and Aqua tria river had
fled to safety, and many homes had
been swept away by the flood caused
by excessive rains and the breaking of
the Arizona canal,
Reports of a number OF families ma
rooned on islands formed by the flood
waters have reached here and fear was
expressed thcre had been loss of life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28

that could be bought for $40, 900. He
urged the business men to get behind
this proposition. Endorsement of the
plan was immediate and the organiza-
ton Of the Helena Mississippi Trans
p~ortation company, capitalized at $780,
600. followed quickly.
The option Of purchasing the river
equipment expires Saturday. so a COM
mittee was appointed TO begin early Fri
day morning soliciting stock svbscrip-
tons in the Transportation company.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
SOVIET CHIEF ENTERED
D0RPAT AS CONQUEROR

hELSINGFORS, Nov. 2S. By the As
aociated Press, MAXIM Litvinoff, for
mer Bolshevik ambassador to Great
Britain, and head of the soviet delepa. y
ion which conferred with representa-
tives OF the Baltic states at Dorpnt.
came to that town with the air of n
general flushed with victory. lie boast.
ed OF Bolshevlk military successes, as
sorting that tho B~olshevlkl had smashed
Gen, Nudenttch and would now do the
same to Con. penikine,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
AT HELENA" is
CITY'S NEWEST SLOGAN

HELENA. Ark, Nov IS. tSpll-Hel-
Nua Is making a long stride forward in
he organization cf the Helena Missis-
Jpn Transportation company, with its
slogan, Gross at Helena, IL is 4 ferry
boat institution designed 90 give Mis-
sissippi farmers easy access 10 Helena
markets and at the lowest possible cost
Tor crossing the river. The organization
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
BAGGED %"HElNlES"
THREE IN A BUNCH

Alvin Knappin, OF Battle Creek, Mich,
who served In France during the great
war and won the Cruix de Guerre for
capturing single handed three German
prisoners while severely wounded on the
field Of battle. Is visiting his grand
parents. Mr., and Mrs NJ l., Nesey, in
Memphis,
Young Knapnin vas only II when he
soldiered in France.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
LAMBERT'S NEW LUMBER
YARD IS STARTEI

LAMBERT. Miss. Nov. %, (sul)-
Work has been started on a new lun
Der yard in Lambert, which win /
owned and operated by Messrs. &C.
Barham and s.. L.. Mothershed. who al,
have lumber yards at Darling an
Marks, This new. much needed, bus
less firm viii be located east. OF III
railroad. e the former J.. s. Bell mil
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28

Is the outgrowth Of plans formulated by
the Helena Business Mems league and
the Helena Traffic bureau,
The movement has for its object the
curtailment Of business that has been
for years lost to Memphis and Clarks-
dale and other Mississippi towns simply
because Of the inconvenience and high
cost Of crossing the river to Helena.
In his report before a Joint session of
the Helena Business Mems league. Hell
ena Traffic bureau and the Helena
Board or Trade. Chairman W. n,
Straub stated that the committee had
secured an option on the purchase OF
a 400-bale boat and two covered barges
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
WOMAN TRIES TO CUT
THROAT WITH SHEARS

Suffering from self inflicted wounds
of the throat, made by n pair Of scis,
sors, Mrs. Daisy Coleman, Il Harvard
avenue, was taken 20 81. Josoph's hos
pttal at 7 o'clock Friday morning. Her
condition Is not serious,
According to Thompson Bros, under
takers, whose ambulance took Mrs.
Coleman to the hospital, she had been
suffering with "A nervous or mental dis
order. and previously had been u patient
at the institution. Her ailmcut is be
heved to have induced her to attempt
to take her life,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
sHRINERs INITIATE,

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Nov. %. CSpl)-
More than 100 candidates were initiated
by sahara temple, A, a. Q. n. NJ, S,
here Thursday Afternoon after Il spccta-
Guitar parade through the streets The
entire afternoon was spent IN the in
~itiatory ceremonies and the evening Il
banquet Was held and followed hy u
dance. There were many visiting
Shriners present from all parts Of the
state,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
SERVICES AT TEMPLE,

0r. ", IA Nneshriber's subject for
the services at the temple on Friday
evening Is II G. Welrs book, The
Undying Fire"
The organist, Mrs. sam Oppcnhcimer.
has invited Mrs Charles Miller TO serve
as the solotst on the specially arranged
program,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28

Don't compare this sale with anything which has
occurred this year. It's altogether difierent-it's
head and shoulders above any shirt sale of which we
have knowledge. No other sale has offered choice
OF so many fine garments-no other sale offered such
genuine savings. If you want the BEST shirts made
to sell at $l2.5O-want them at sos less-attend this
sale Saturday, ..... a.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28

Mai -Gep. Sykes, controller general
Of civil aviation in the British air min
istry. Is TO study aviation developments
IA the United States and outline 70
American officials the progress Great
Britain is making In commercial aVia-
ton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
WALSH
SAYS:

I've never known a man to get a head
ache from giving advice.
The buying of USELESS" Christ
mas gifts is being condemned by a ma
tion-wide movement. This is practical
ly an Endorsement of Just such a gift
for Him" as a suit or overcoat.
Nothing is more useful or acceptable.
The chances are we have his measures
and patterns and we'll send out on
Christmas eve.
Our label is your guarantee it will be
right.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28

Six hundred high-class, shirts in this Won
derful offering-every one a beauty. Made Of
exquisite quality silk crepe de chine, in the
newest and handsomest patterns and color
ings. Every garment new, full cut, faultlessly
tailored, perfect fitting. All sizes from 1872
to 10. Our regular $3.50 shirts. On sale
Saturday at $685. each. 81"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28

Pauline Frederick, among the mCst
beautiful e t1e stars of the stage and
film studios. has substantiated rumoIs
Of disagreement with her husband, VIII
lard Mack, by having him served with
papers in divorce action. She Is Macks
third wife. Marjorie Rambeau and
Maude Leone, the ctor-playwright's
other two mates, both are stage cele-
brities. 1t was stated some time ago
that all was not peaceful in the family
and MIR. Mack returned TO Broadway,
while Miss Frederick assumed new film
duties I'm the West. The divorce aC-
ton will make no change, however, in
Miss Frederick's plans to appear soon
In a drama written by her husband,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
Kuppenheime
Clothes

Suits and Overcoats-a variety ready
to cater to any mans preference in the
matter of style; single or double-breasted
types; belts or no belts. Beautiful fabrics;
new color tones; tailored to perfection.
The values are winners, too.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28

And the thing we want to emphasize. above all else, in connection with this
sale is that-t is not an offering of "oblos" or "made-orsh" merchandise
but OUR OWN hghCass Shirts very garment positively NEW fresh and clean,
taken from regular stock and reduced for this OCCASION.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-28
BEHIND KEEN, SUCCESSFUL
MEN AND WOMEN

When you think OF the successful men and
women you know-people who are doing things
worth while-you will find that they possoss
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-31
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FARM FOR sALE--Known rs the Charles
Erskine farm, or Gilbert Smith farm, situated
in Wiliamstown on Baptist street, " miles TO
Graniteviile. az miles 10 Williamstown, and
miles from Barre City this farm contains no
acres, Of which rs acres is wood soil Is very
productive and all machine moved this farm
has cut over 100 tons of hay and has kept so
to so head Of stock never-failing running wa-
ter 20 house and barnyard also large COW
barns and silo, also large horse barn and hem
house and tool and carriage SIZED / granary /;
farm has orchard of $50 wel-gruwn apple
trees stock consists OF IS head of young
stock and Hostein ball. we'll bred, and 10
cows, all OF which have freshened this month ;
also horses, gray mares, good workers, and
also Coco colts. being years in June the
other years in June these could be mated
well also s pigs and SO hens and 6 turkeys ;
this farm has all the tools necessary TO farm
with; farm also Shove favorable signs for
quarrying, being u mile to j. X. Prize quar-
ryi this farm Is one Of the most desirable in
this vicinity for home and TO do business,
being near stores, churches, minutes walk
to school for particulars apply 20 or call up
d. d. Theriault, Williamstown, VT. tel. 3ss-5-
r. F. d. No. 2. 1876
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-31

FARM FOR sALE--Kn0wp as the Georrs
Smith or Deineritt farm. situated In Montpelier
on upper Main street 10 minutes walk 70
schools and miuutQs 10 trolley line THIS
farm contains So acres, equally divided In pas~
ture and tillage land lays on gentle slope fac
ing south, soil u very productivs, and al ma
chine moved this farm has cut over loo tons
OF hay and kept 30 head Of stock never-fail-
ing water at house, barn, barn yard and pas
ture large basement barn that could noS %
built to-day for $4,000; heHhotEe, hoghe0se,
and shop, grahary, woodshed watsrhouse and
cement tub also Large barn 10 the held; All IN
good repair buildings painted red main barn
has tie-upa for "a COWS fncss stanehionsl .
H0rSe stsls new Green Mountain silo, 30
ton capacity q story and half brick house
with arse porches and ell house contains
rooms, with running water. set bowl. bath
tub and toilet, all IN fair repair this farm "a
one Of the most desirable IN this vicinity for
a home and TO do business only reason for
selling & owners death the tools, which are
practically all new will be sold with or With
out the farm for particulars apply 70 Claude
9, Fisher, as5 Elm street, Montpelier. o.
MeCuen store. 4ts"t