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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

and some fat, some shHrt and some
tau. but all the 81 were dressed In
handsome uniforms of various designs
and colors, no two being alike In any
respect,
Behind the soldiers the gress carpet
rolled itself up again, so that there
was always just enough Of 1t for the
procession to walk upon, In order that
their feet might not come In contact
with the deadly, Understanding sands
Of the desert.
Dorothy knew at once it was a magic
carpet She beheld, and her heart beat
high with hope and JOY as she realized
h was soon to be rescued n al
lowed to greet her dearly beloved
friends Of oz-the scarecrow, the Tin
Woodman and the Cowardly Lion.
Indeed, the girl felt herself as good
as rescued as soon as she recognized
those In the procession, for she well
knew ~ courage ana loyalty OF her
old comrades, and also believed that
any others who came from their mar
Vicious country would prove to be pleas
ant and reliable acquaintance,
AS soon as the last bit Of desert was
passed and all the procession, form
the beautiful and dainty ozma to the
last soldier, had reached the grassy
meadows Of the Land Of Ev, the magic
carpet rolled itself together and en-
Then the chariot driver turned her
Lion and Tiger into n broad roadway
leading up to the palace, and the others
followed. while Dorothy still gazed from
her tower window in eager excitement.
They came quite close to the front
door of the palace and then halted, the
Scarecrow dismounting from his Saw
Horse to approach the sign fastened to
the. door, that he might read what II
said.
Dorothy, just above him, could KEEP
1 Qilant M lanRAR E
Here I ami" she shouted, as loudl,
as she could, Here's Dorothy"
Dorothy who?" asked the Scarecrow
tipping his head to look upward until
he nearly lost. his balance and tumbled
Dorothy Gale, of course, Your friend
from Kansas" she answered.
Why, hello, Dorothy" said thu
Scarecrow. What In the world ar,
Nothing" she called down. '.becaus,
there's nothing to do Save me, m!
You seem to be quite safe now
replied the scarecrow.
But I'm a prisoner, I'm locked In
so that ! can't get out" she pleaded.
That's all right" said the Scare
Dorothy. Just consider the matter
You can't get drowned, or be run owe
by a Wheeler, or fall out OF IN appl
tree. Some folks would think the
1 were lucky to be up there"
Well, ] don't" declared the cir
''and want to get down immed'Pti
! and see you and the Tin Woodman an
, the Cowardly Lion
: Editors Note-Next week, in 9TH
Release OF Dorothy" Tiktok, the Scare
E crow and the Tin Woodman becom
acquainted and the royal ozma Of .
, brings Dorothy Gale, or Kansas, bac
7 to her friends from The prison Of Lang
\ wtderA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

ly American, and the fact that the
wealthy new senator from New Jersey
attached to his identity forecasts for
him all the popularity society delights
to award the type, especially when the
type is unmarried.
While Gov, Edge occupied the exec
utive mansion his mother presided ove
his household. Perhaps, since It is be.
coming more OF a possibility to lease
houses In Washington now, Senator
Edge will establish q. home there and
bring his mother to do the honors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

ate, has wealth as
well as political and
social distinction.
He has risen from
the rank of a print
er's devil to his
present exalted sta
ton AT a member
OF "the greatest de-
Lucrative body In
the world,
II Is a familiar
~story-the career OF
the man who be-
gins life as a chore
boy, and u
by his own efforts
to a place of dis
~tinction and influ.
ence in the affairs
of his state and
country. But II
never loses its fas,
~cination. that story
en oh - ofarlshlanI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

at the top into two prongs, the prongs
being tipped by the letters o. anu
%" made OF gllstening diamonds set
colsely together,
The girl seemed neither older nor
larger than Dorothy herself, n ai
once The prisoner In the tower gnesssa
that the lovely driver of the chariot
must DO that Ozma OF Or OF whom
she had so lately heard from Tiktok,
Following close behind the onarlot
Dorothy saw her old friend. the ScAre-
crow, riding calmly astride . wooaoh
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
Just a Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G, cuInius, the
SWnshlne Man.

II will M9afuct thee, and teach thee
In the way which thou shalt go; / will
guide thee with mine eye."-Psalm
xxi, s.
What shall be my future lot,
Well | know concerns me not;
This should set my heart at rest;
What Thy will ordains Is best.
'"This God is our God forever and
ever; He will be our guide even unto
death."-Psalp Xviii, IA.
MANY sorrows shall be to the wick.
ed; but he that trusteth in the Lord,
mercy shall compass him about
Psalm xxi, 10.
"Be glad In the Lord and rejoice, We
righteous; and shout for Joy, all We
that are upright in heart,''--Psalm
Dayton, Ohio.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
OF
DISPUTE IS BEGUN

The arbitration committees Of the
General Contractors association and
the local Carpenters and Joiners" union
met "Wednesday night with W. H. Fitz-
Hugh, president OF the Chamber of Com
merce, in the first OF a series of meet
ings planned to reconcile differences
which for some time have prevented
the making Of a working agreement be-
tween the union and the contractors
association. d. w. G. Meers appeared
as chairman OF the contractors asso-
citation, and o. l., Biggs led the car
penters' committee. .s,
The meeting was held at Mr.. Fftx-
Hugh's office. AnothAr meeting will be
held next Wednesday night at the same
office,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
HOROSCOPE co gSs TIT pAy

predicted for the autumn.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
the augury OF a fortunate year which
will bring travel and cfenge.
Children born on this day are likely
to be original and inventive. These sub
iects of Leo are usually successful.
Thee should be forceful, industrious
and endowed with power Of concentra-
ton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

Saw Horse, which pranced and trotted
as naturally as any meat horse could
have done.
And h 9 came Nick Chopper, the
Tin woodman, with his funnel-shaped
cap tipped ~earelessly over his left ear,
his cleaning axe over his right shoul-
der. and his whole body sparkling as
brightly as Il had ever done In the
old days when first she knew him.
The Tin Woodman was on foot,
marching at the head OF q company
on "a soldiers, OF whom some were lean
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
SCENIC HIGHWAY ASSN.
MEETS TN VICKSBURG

A meeting Of the southern division
Of the Mississippi River Scenic High
way association has peer called Tor
Sept. 4 at Vicksburg, Miss, according
to an announcement received by ]. A.
Chamber of Commerce, from Frank H.
Andrews, secretary or the board Of
trade OF Vicksburg. A route for the
highway from Memphis to Vicksburg
will be selected at this meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

The cub reporter says ~ dunno"
about the high cost of living, but he
believes he sees a solution Of the high
cost O. lovin' now that letter postage
has gone back to the good old 2-cent
basis. I'm going to get. me p girl out
Of town. he says, and write letters
to her. You don't have to spend the
evening with a chick like that"
A certain affable gentleman Of u
acquaintance says his nose Is growing
pallid, and I'VE amt had prohibition
much over a month"
The imputation of radicaiism to which
the railroad brotherhoods and the
American Federation OF Labor laid
themselves liable In their demands for
public ownership and tripartite control
Of railroads has been dissipated by the
ultraconservative suggestion that con-
yicted food profiteers be subjected to
the firing squad.
with the prospect Of $40 shoes next
fall the lot of the on~e-legged man
doesn't seem so hard after all.
The current type Of optimist is the
men who believes that the congress
and President Wilson will be able to
apply an adequate remedy for the high
cost of living.
II you don't believe we are living in
the age of aviation, consult the latest
bill from your grocer
49,
give us this day our daily bread
| doesn't seem to get results any more.
PHEW!
It's tough to nod when the mercury
scars near the century mark.
That railroad union official VIII
talked about firing squads and prof
iteers In the same breath wasNbreathinl
some, we contend.
The Republicans have called on Sec
rotary Lansing to explain the league o
nations. But we never hear anyone de
! manding of Ran johnson a reason VIII
for the American league.
, since the war the cigaret has risen i
public opinion. Only a few years ag
the dear old ladies termed it fire on. on
end and a fool on the other
-
II It's strange but true that a woma
can look into the face Of a sleepy-eyo
unshaven man and love him.
J FAMOUS FRESHMEN OF HISTORY.
| CLEOPATRA.
: Grand Duke Michael.
Fred Deichel.
Aaron Cohen.
4 Our collaboration in this column is onl
4 about half our size, but he can writ
! words twice as long as we can.
G -
Senatobia, Miss, must have heard
the Memphis negro detective depar'
r ment.
: Another thing about the neighbour
4 children Is the way the cute little cusst
! develop extraordinary aim when OF
I front door is the target.
: The race question had Chicago on ii
0 run, all right.
General Debility seems to be the con
n manding officer OF the Court squal
army.
while about now the June bride
discovering that there are other thing
ii in the world than love,
= Evidently Sergt. York can give II
d press agents pointers on how to g
publicity,
Now that Lieut.. Jim Quinn is back
the city, we wish all the girls to kno
,c that he is married. FE s
Even in jail. the typewriter may
=, ala ssed as a dangerous weapon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
COURT Is SITTING ON
JAIL CASES AT C0VlNGT0N

CONVICTION, Tenn. Aug. Z. tspi)-
The regular July term of the circuit
court, Which was adjourned to August,
Is in session In Covington. l.. y. Gwinn
Is acting as attorney-general In the
forced absence OF W. X. Alternately.
Judge Baptist announces that only the
cases where the defendants are In the
county jail will be tried in this court,
and that those who are on bond will
all be postponed until the September
term. /.
The grand jury is in session and
UP to date have turned in many In
Aictments
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

a New York court has held (what we have commended for a
long tme) that a man cannot successfully and with complete cat
isfaction to all concerned drive an automobile and hug a erl ~
the same time. That there are a number of persons Of CONTRA ~
opinion is perfectly apparent on the Parkway any evening,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

One of the first things a sensible person does when III. cost
OF living becomes excessive is to eliminate certain expenses Il
would be interesting to know what steps the government Is tax.
ing to reduce expenses, and consequently reduce the taxes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

The sporting editor is Of the opinion that the Chicks stand
ing is going to be hurt unless the manager changes his tactics
But we don't think the standing is going to be hurt very much.
no matter what happens.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

Enemies of Clemenceau favor him for president of France
in order to be rid of his leadership for five years. Whv don't
they elect him viceprcsidenti
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

A number of prominent men recently were asked whit tbsv
would do If they could live their lives over, and we were sur.
prised that not one of them said he would have bought ! na;r
of shoes last spring for next winters wear.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
A Line On Men
You Read About

Walter Edge. Of New JefaDy, who has
just taken his seat as a representative
of his state in the United States sen
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

So far as we are concerned, it makes mighty little difference
At the present time what the prospects are for a coal shortage
next winter
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
Ye Mods
MSgJolts and Jcsts
en- Slipped Past
WRIhe Blaae Pencil

The cub reporter says ~ dunno
about the high cost of living, but he
believes he sees a solution Of the high
has gone back to the good old 2-cent
basis. I'm going to get me q girl out
Of town." he says, "and write letters
to her. You don't have to spend thu
evening with a chick like that"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07
Man Thinks When Introduced BY TOaStnlaSter-By Briggs
agnat ma@ the rs Am.nMa M- YORK Enma

yes BODY IS NOW
AWARE OF THe FACT
TpAT M ToASTr~A
IS ALLODt16 To NC,
TaeT Aee AL LooKtHe
At ne
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

TT Icy To APpGRR
AS TAoU9R DO NOT
MERIT All HIS PRAISE
BUT An
TO SToP HIM
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

A certain affable gentleman Of our
acquaintance says his nose Is growing
pallid, and 1--WE amt had prohibition
much over a month"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

Two-cent stamps are back again. But why juhiate about that when
make it all the easier for the folks who send out Cumming letter.?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-07

The imputation of radicalism to which
the railroad brotherhoods and the
American Federation OF Labor laid
themselves liable in their demands for
public ownership and tripartite control
OF railroads has been dissipated by the
ultraconservative suggestion that con-
victed food profiteers be subjected to
the firing squad,
Evening star., 1919-12-17
GR|FF CLOSES DEAL
FOR TAMPA CAMP
Picking of Florida Training
Site Enhances Prospects
for Games in Cuba.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

Clark Griffith today closed deal to
take his players to Tampa. Fla. for
spring training next year.
In contemplating shift from Au-
gusta, Ca, where the Nationals have
done their conditioning for the past
three years, Griffith was Influenced by
desire to get closer to the camp OF
the Cincinnati Reds. with whom the
Griffmen will hook up in long series
of exhibition games. The Reds Will
hold forth at Miami. and the local
chieftain figures that by also going to
Florida the transforming tour by the
two clubs can be started earlier than
has been contemplated, possibly by
March 81.
Spurred on by the knowledge that
both the Boston Red Sox and New
York Yankees were trying to book
Tampa for training camp, Griffith re-
Gently got into communication with
Edward c. Darlington, his representa-
tive there. outlining his requirements
and the guarantees he would demand.
Today he received telegram from
Darlington announcing that the board
of public works, which controls the
Plant Athletic Field Park there, had
agreed to his stipulations. and Griffith
promptly closec the deal by telegraph.
The city officials have agreed to put
the. playing field In hrSt-claSS shape
and renovate the dressing rooms and
shower baths.
Red Sox and Cubs Used Field.
The Red Sox trained at Tampa last
year and were we'll satisfied with con-
ditions. but have been seeking to To-
cate at Hot Springs, Ark, next spring.
owing to the exhibition tour they have
arranged with the Giants through
Texas and other southwestern terri
tory. Before the Red SoN went there
it was used for four consecutive sea-
sons by the Chicago Nationals. who
now do their training at Pasadena.
Calf. Tampa offers fine hotel accom-
modationS and the grounds. which are
conveniently located. are pronounced
among the best in the south.
The definite selection of Tampa as
the Nationals training camp makes
it almost assured that the exhibitions
they will play with the Reds Will
include two or three games in Cuba
Griffith today got in touch with Vic
tor Munoz. the well known base ball
writer of FL Mundo. leading Havana
newspaper. and who has been a promi-
nent figure at all the world series
games for years past. with view to
arranging for a series of games in
the Cuban capital. and is confident
that side jaunt to the Pearl Of the
Antilles will be feature of the spring
training activities Of the Washington
club.
Griffith has been figuring on send
ing his pitchers and young infielde-s
south March /, with the veterans fol-
lowing in two weeks, but now may
shift his plans in regard to the older
players by bundling them off earlier
possibly March 10.
Evening star., 1919-12-17
BIG BIDS FOR DEMPSEY

PONCA CITY, Okla, December IL
The Miller Brothers, owners of the
101 ranch. have announced they would
offer 100000 for the Carpenter
Dempsey fight A representative Of
the ranchmen will meet Promoter
Cochran in New York December 20
and tender the offer officially. The
Millers announced they would try to
stage the bout in Oklahoma, and il
larger bids are offered they will raise
their ante.
The purse could be divided between
the contestants in any manner they
decided, Col. Joe Miller stated.
PARIS. December 1.-Two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars is the
amount Jack Dempsey wants to come
to France to fight Carpenter. NJ.
Decoin, manager of the Wonderland
Sporting Club of Paris, announces
that he will pay the price.
Jack Kearns. Dempseys manager,
asked for the option Of a percentage.
NJ. Decoin wired kearns that he was
ready to guarantee him a quarter of a
million dollars and wished to know
what percentage was desired
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, December IL
A French athletic syndicate, headed
by Theodore Vienne, has offered Jack
Dempsey. heavyweight pugilist, $780,
900 and rs per cent of moving picture
revenue. estimated at $4,000 more.
for match with Georges Carpenter
in Paris, according to cableeram
to Ben F. Steinel, Milwaukee, Vienne's
representative in this country. SteineI
has wired the offer to Jack Kearns:
Dempsey's manager.
Evening star., 1919-12-17
DIRECTORS
RESC|ND OLD RULINGS
Yankees Charge Ban and His New
Board Are Guilty Of Con-
tempt of Court.

NEW YORK, December 17.-Warmer
and merrier waxeth the American
League war A new development an
nounced by the Yankee club will result
in the institution of proceedings
against Ban Johnson and the new board
of directors of the league for contempt
of court. This action is to be taken
Immediately on the ground that the
new directors at a session following
the annual meeting of the league last
Wednesday undertook to rescind all
the resolutions of the old board Of
directors in contempt of the injunction
orders granted by Justice Luce and
Justice Wagner.
The information that the newly in
stalled directors had taken such a step
at the Holland House on December 10
came, according to the New York club,
from Ban Johnson himself in a letter
received at the Yankee Office. In a
statement issued Immediately after the
contents of the letter was digested
Charles H. Tuttle. attorney for the
Yankees declared that, "notwithStand-
ing that section 35 of the constitution
of the league provides that in the set
tlement of club disputes the finding Of
the board shall be final and under no
circumstances shall be considered re-
opened or inquired into either by the
league or any subsequent board, the
new board voted to make a clean sweep
of all the resolutions adopted by their
predecessors.
1T is significant to observe" the
statement adds, that among the reso-
lutions of the board which the john
son board thus hastened by midnight
work to rescind were those calling for
an investigation of the manner in
which Mr.. johnson had been handling
the sinking fund of the league, which
now amounts to nearly S250,000 the
reason for the arrangements he made
whereby the exclusive privilege of
the telegraphic news was let out to
the Western Union Company for the
annual payment of something like
$4,000. and the nature of the alleged
contracts which Mr.. Johnson claims
entities him to compensation of $4,000
per annum for the next ten to fourteen
years"
Among other acts of the old board
that the new directors are alleged to
have rescinded are the resolutions de-
claring the suspension of Mays unau.
thoriZed, directing the national COM
mission to award third place money to
the players of the New York club.
Evening star., 1919-12-17
c. j. OPENS SEASON
WITH L0Y0LA FIVE
BrookIand Basketers Get
Under Way Tonight in New
Gymnasium.
BY H. C. BYRD.

Catholic University is to open its
basket ball season tonight against 10y
ola College Of Baltimore. The contest
is to be played in the Brooklanders new
gymnasium. and will mark the formal
opening Of what is one of the best
buildings of its kind in the south.
AS far as winning the game is con-
cerned. Catholic University should not
experience a great deal of trouble. The
Loyola five made rather a poor show
ing against Gallaudet last week and
did not seem to have either the potential
strength or experience to accomplish
much against a real colltge quint.
Catholic University plans to use two
full teams in the game tonight. The
hrst lineup is sure to be made up
largely of last years players. with Glas-
colt, Kendrick and McDonough in the
material. though. than usual and some
of the men who came into the univer-
sity this year are expected eventually
to beat out veterans for regular berths
Georgetown plays its last game here
before the holidays tomorrow night,
when Bucknell Is to be its opponent
away with the long end Of the score
again. notwithstanding the reputed
strength Of the Pennsylvanians.
Rex Athletic Club eleven is to wind
up its season Sunday at Union Park
against the Dreadnaught team of
Alexandria. The independent cham
pions figure on finishing their sched-
ule with victory. Notwithstanding
the good record made by the Virgin
ians. According to Coach Carl Muel-
Ter of the Dreadnaughts. the visitors
will average but little more than $50
pounds, but have defeated teams out
Weighing them by twenty or more
Evening star., 1919-12-17
EARL CADDOCK ALL SET
TO WRESTLE CHAPLAIN
Match Tomorrow With British
Champion Will Decide Future
Plans of Yank Title Holder

CHICAGO, December 17.-Earl Cad
dock, champion heavyweight wrestler,
nnished his training today for his
match here tomorrow night with Sam
Clapham. British champion. 1t will be
Caddock's first contest since he was
discharged from the Army.
The match, according to Caddock,
resulted from promise he made
Clapham in France. when a contest
there was called off because of the
champions illness.
my future plans depend upon the
showing 1 make tomorrow night"
CaddOck said in discussing reports
that he intended to retire from the
mAG game. 1weigh 1872 pounds and
feel thatsI have recovered from the
sickness contracted overseas"