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Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15
THE PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Leaving the subject of adequacy and dependab of supply entirely it. the city makes very good in favor of the proposed system using only the figures relating operation and percentage of efficiency.
 plant give satisfaction if it permits a 30 of the material handles and that just what the present system does
 Moreover operation down by the elimination of the absurd Del RoPrescott pipe line which merely carries great expense flowed by the city Granite Creek and other
 The following figures complied by the city depart ment, will be of interest.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15
$1330.O0
$1992.OO
REGENERATION OF COSTS
S493O.O0. .......

It should be noted from the above recaptuaon of of operation that the proposed gravity storage system will saving of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550O0) per month the present system after deducng all bonded and refunded debts existing together with the inter the proposed bond taken six percent per
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15
ND DISBURSEMENTS JANUARY TC
JUNE 1919

It should be noted that the delivery of water to Whpple is the point of delivery the losses mentioned do appear charged Whpple distribution system but the Prescott distribution system. On this basis 30 percent of the delivered the City of Prescott distribution system is lost through leakage
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15

That proposed League for Industrial Peace would be- in effect League Enforce Honesty. Maybe would accomplish something All the laws enacted presumably have been drawn with such purpose in view.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15

The held that the who sold hair tonic to two
 became blind after drinking it, punishable for having made the sale The victims however probably would make hot for the vendor should they him aganbut alas they can't.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15

or proteers have hearts but you would naturally
 suppose they have reasoning faculties; still they do not figure the time when the whom they rapidly consuming, will all be consumed. *s
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15

lady doctor says That womans superiority in academic life has been established We suppose asked why she thinks she'd answer Because"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15

The strike the British railways forced King George to travel ill automobile All condition would do for would be to make Us stay home.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15
ESTIMATED COSTS OF PROPOSED GRAVITY
 WATER STORAGE SYSTEM

Pipe line city Banning Creek $ 230OO0 Dam on Banning Creek .......... 561O0OO Pipe line Banning Creek Hasayam Creek 48170OO Dam Alder Creek 55O00O0 Laerals and diversion dams 1530000
 Total $350OO0Oo An opera by dAnnunzo has just in York city We should be thankful for this It might have been Sup posing the himself had sovereignty Little Italy because it has majority of Italians in its popua ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15

Mint served with cold sliced meats said the helpful house. wife s paaable Maybe but what substitute for that dear, delightful ulep, of fond memory.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-15

Speaking of dAnnunzio when Gabrielle blew his horn the Adriatic. he certainly resurrected something
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Salon Presidents Day"

Presidents day was beautifully OBJ
served by the Salon circle Monday.
when the members entertained with a
breakfast at the Hotel Gayoso at 1851
o'clock in honor OF Mrs. Meyer NJ. Gait
man, retiring president, and Mrs. ], c.
Felsenthal, the incoming president.
During the serving of the dainty five
course menu the guests were seated at
three tables, which presented q very
pretty picture, ZACH table having a
most artistic centerpiece of peonies
and roses, arranged in beautiful ivory
baskets.
The toastmistress for the morning
was Mrs. Laura NJ. Winter, who intro
duced each speaker in her usual charm
ing manner.
Mrs, Mark Davis and Mrs. Amanda
Hexter, charter members of the organ
ization, were first to speak, n IN
their very interesting talks the history
of the forming and development of the
Salon circle was shown.
The work of the Salon circle during
the trying years of the war was the
subject Of two very interesting talks
by Mrs, Benjamin Wolff and Mrs. Har-
ry Lewis.
Mrs. Gattman reviewed the splendid
results of the past four years work
During that time Mrs. Gattman, as
leader of the splendid body Of women,
made the progress of the Salon circle
her most earnest aim, ana never once
did she fail to respond to a plea fol
her assistance in club activities oil
work.
Mrs. Felsenthal spoke of the pride
which 1t gave her to lead such a splen-
did organization and briefly outlined
few plans of the seasons work.
A tribute to the members Of the Sa'
Ion circle and the two fine women WHIT
have led them, was paid the ladies by
Rabbi William II. Fineshriber, who was
an especially invited guest of the occa'
| sion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Rozen School Play.

A very entertaining little play, 1.-THE
~Suffragettes City Meeting" given by
Rozell Parent-Teacher association, is to
be repeated, by request, Thursday even
ing at 3 o'clock at the school. The
plot of this sketch Is very humorous
and the parts are all well acted. those
deserving special mention being the
servants, whose i~mpersonation will be
in the able hands Of Mrs. j. ], Crump,
Mrs. Claude BEDFORD, Mrs, Denberry,
Mrs. Glen Roach, Mrs. George Doul-
ware and Miss Katherine Haun.
One Of the stars of the cast is Mr..
Derry, who has the difficult task of
impersonating a woman, which he does
with much credit.
Besides the play, there will be several
special features on the program, includ-
ing Mrs. Allida Morford Black, who
Is such an expert on the ukulele and
a Columbine dance given by Misses
Meta Doherty and Elizabeth Stanley.
Tickets may be procured at the door.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
C
University Club Trip.

An affair. which is being anticipated
nth keen interest is the boat trip Ia
le given by the University club Thurs
lay. Members of the club have in
kaders to be their guests. as Wen rs
number Of lovely girls from out OF
own.
The party plans 10 leave Thursday
IN the Kate Adams, returning some
ime Saturday. Those in charge of the
arrangements for the affair are Mr.. HaI
Howard, president of the club, and
lieut.. T. W. Vinton, secretary.
The ehaperons will be Mr.. and Mrs
eoy wilson and Mr.. and Mrs. Lytle
Everything possible to assure a good
ime for all the guests has beer
planned for the trip.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
CLUBDOM
p'Estaing Chapter D. A. R.

Miss Alice Bigelow was the charming
hostess Of the Admiral d'Estaing chap
ter, d. A. R., Saturday afternoon in
her beautiful home, 2349 Strathmore
avenue. After a short business session
presided over by the regent, Mrs, l..
T. Lindsay, a delightful musical program
prepared by the historian, Mrs. II. NJ.
Rhodes, was greatly enjoyed. Miss
Martha Chandler delighted everyone
with a beautiful piano solo, Coming
Spring" by Lacome. She also gave a
lovely waltz Of her own composition.
'One Happy Day" by De Costa, was
given in a charming manner by Miss
Anna Lee Calais. and little Miss Anna
Murray Manire gave a delightful read
ing, MARY Murray of Murray Hin"
The guest Of honor for the afternoon
was Miss Willie c. Johnson, who has
just returned from Italy, where she
has spent the past year in civilian relief
work. She gave al interesting talk on
the Italian orphans. 1t was through
Miss johnson hat the chapter adopted
an Italian orphan; hence her talk was
doubly interesting. She also told OF the
Christmas party she gave for 46 little
orphans in Italy and the happiness and
loX 1t brought to each one. Her talk
was enjoyed thoroughly by everyone
who had the good fortune 70 be pres
ent.
During the social hour a delicious Ice
course wa served. All the members
. extended good wishes to the bride-elect,
| Miss Nirmar Venn, whose marriage Will
occur in June, and who is a popular
member OF Admiral d'Estaing chapter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
MEETING OF MEMPHIS
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

Marion circle OF the Kings Daugh-
tiers will meet Wednesday afternoon a.
3 o'clock with Mrs. j. IL. bumkin, 235
North Waldran boulevard, instead OF
with Mrs. W. II. Holt, who has been
called out of the city.
The Federation of Parent-Teacher as
sociations will hold its regular meet
ing Thursday afternoon at 3 O'Clock AT
Central high school. Officers for the
coming year will be elected II other
very important business discussed.
=
Mrs. Homer T.. Sloan will entertain
the members Of Old Hickory chapter,
Daughters of 1912, Saturday afternoon
at her home, AZ South Mclean boulo-
ward. An interesting program has been
arranged.
The Woman's Alliance of the Unita-
rian church will sew all day Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. l.. &. Ken,
2073 Ninton avenue.
There will be an important meeting
OF the executive board of the Parent
Teacher federation Wednesday~lnorn-
ing at 10 o'clock at the headquarters in
the Chamber Of Commerce building
A meeting Of tho Ashfield circle OF
the Kings Daughters will be held
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, with
Ed Gerber, 1909 Poplar avenue,
The Neshoba Parent Teacher asso,
citation will meet Thursday afternoon at
4 o'clock al the school. This will he
the last meeting until Thursday, Aug.
ID, and there will be important buSi-
ness discussed and an election OF ON
GERS. At the close Of the business SEES
sion a social half hour will be enjoyed
The Parent Teacher association OF
Gordon school will hold Il very impor-
tant meeting Wednesday afternoon at
3 o'clock at the school. An election q
officers will be held, and q butter
demonstration given by Miss Hasslock'
A very interesting program VIII be
given.
Foster circle, Of the Kings Daughters,
will meet Wednesday afternoon at z
o'clock with Mrs. Thomas Sherron, 1913
Harbert avenue.
The regular meeting Of the 1dlewild
Parent Teacher association will be held
Wednesday, 8 o~'clocsc, at the school.
Besides an election Of officers ana other
Important business, a butter demonStra-
ton will be given by Miss Clara Hass-
lock and II. o. Pate, Of the farm bu-
reau, Miss Madge Reese, of Washing
ton, u. c., and Mrs. ruth Arey, OF
Jackson, Tenn.
Ladies of the Clothing Fund society
will meet at st. Peters o~rphanaBe
Wednesday for an all-day sewing.
=
The auxiliary OF the convent OF the
Good Shepherd will meet Wednesday
at Q o'clock with Mrs. Thomas Dolan'
2G7 Jackson avenue.
stella Review No. :, W B, A. O, T.
NJ. will open at 1880 p. IN. Thursday IN
he odd Fellows building. All members
Of the Busy Bee Social club are asked
to meet with the Review at 4 o'clock
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
ENTE
Mrs. W. B. Murrah Hostess.

A delightful little affair, enjoyable
or its informality, was the tea given
tuesday. afternoon by Mrs. William b.
n special compliment to her Charming
oung, daughter-in-law Mrs. William +.
durrah, who was formerly Miss Corinne
Mrs. Murrah has Just returned from
trip East, v here she Joined her hus-
Pand, Capt. W. F. Murrah, upon his
trriyal from overseas. The Murrah
home was artisticaly decorated in a
md delicious sandwiches were served
ute a number Of fortunate guests.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Woman's Missionary Society

Mrs. V. r. Smiths division of the
Woman's Missionary society of the Lin
den Avenue Christian church has pre-
pared the following program to be given
at the church Wednesday at l;3O
o'clock:
Hymn.
Devotional-Miss Donna Smith.
Development of midas Women-Mrs.
L. e. Boswell.
Development Of China's women-Miss
Rosetta Jones.
Solo-Mrs. Austin Tindall.
Facts For Busy Women-Mrs. Far
row.
Benediction.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Mrs. Dean Hostess.

Mrs. William Dean was the charm
hg hostess of a lovely bridge party
Monday afternoon, when she enter
aimed in special compliment to Mrs.
3. A. Carlisle, of Pueblo, Col, who is
listing her sisters. the Misses Dean, on
Sarroll avenue. Mrs. Deans home on
AenliWorth place was the scene OF the
party' and was beautifully decorated in
wealth Of bright and fragrant blos-
IONS. After several thoroughly en-
Dyed games of bridge, the fortunate
holders Of high scores were awarded
handsome prizes, and tempting refresh-
nents served on the bridge tables.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
MARIANNE SCHOOLS
BEGIN CLOSING DAYS

MARIANA, Ark, May 10. (SpL)-
The commencement sermon for the
class Of 1919, Mariana high school,
was preached in the Methodist church
Sunday morning at IL o'clock by the
Rev. j. N, MacFarlane. d. D., of Forrest
City. The music was furnished by
the high school chorus. Mrs Earl
Mayo sang q solo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
BAR FLYING LOW AND
STUNTS OVER CITIES

PARIS, May 13.-Pilots Of airplanes
are forbidden by an official order issued
Monday. to fly over towns or crowds of
people except at such a height which
permits them to plane down to a land
ing field in case their motors stop,
Acrobatic feats over towns are prohib-
ted entirely. Military pilots are warned
against flying over Paris except under
orders, Oh pain Of dismissal from the
service.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

-Poindexter.

Mrs. David P. Transon announces
the engagement and approaching mar
rage Of her daughter, Kate, TO Mr..
Clarence larry Poindexter, the we'd
ding to take place June a, at the Meth
odist church, Mason, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
CHIEFS AND WARRIORS
CALLED FOR SESSION

Mrs. John 0. Flautt calls a meeting
of all ladies and gentlemen who have
character parts on floats No. 3, and
No. s, for Thursday afternoon, 2 o'clock
at the Tri-State fairgrounds.
These characters include: The first
governor, Chief Chisca, peSoto, Span
ish and Indian maidens; and Spanish
and Indian warriors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
FOR MORROW.

PADUCAH, Ky, May 1S. (Spl)-A
solid vote for Edwin Morrow for gov
ernor will be registered by the Nc
Cracker county Republicans who at
tended the state convention at Lexing-
ton Wednesday. McCracken county
party leaders met Saturday afternoon
and selected 81 delegates and 81 alter
mates to attend the Lexington meet.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
MEXICAN CHEF ARRIVES,

NEW YORK, May 13.-Pedro Las
Eurain, formerly minister of foreign af-
airs of Mexico under Madeira, who, az
er the latter's assassination, was as
Interim president for 26 minutes on
Feb. 10, 1913, incidental to Huerta's
succession, arrived here today with his
amily aboard the Ward liner Monterey.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Y. L. I. Entertains.

The members Of the Young Ladies'
institute will be entertained Wednesday
vening at the Knights of Columbus
all. At $50 o'clock a delicious buffet
upper VIII be served, after which dane
ng and cards will be enjoyed until a
ate hour.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

DR.. Il. A. Long. dentist, has r%eopened
offices in Central Bank Bldg, rooms
1904, for the treatment Of pyofrhea
and diseases OF the gums. adv.
=
DR.. Max Kaplan, who has returned
from overseas, has opened offices at
1884 Exchange building. office phone
M. 2624; residence phone Walnut 902-J,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Renaissance Club,

There will he an important meeting
of the Renaissance club Wednesday
morning at 10 30 o'clock with Mrs. Ben
Parker, at the Peal dy hotel. Plans for
the Centenary celebration will be dis
Cussed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Algonquin Club.

The dance which was to have been
given by the Algonquin club on May.
was postponed, but will be given at the
Overton Park Casino Friday evening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
HERE and THERE

Mrs. \. e. Kelly, president of the
Mary Latham chapter, U. d. c., Is in
attendance to the state convention at
Knoxville, Tenn, which will be in SEES
sion May 1S, IA and Is.
Mrs. Claude Suits, of D~yersburg,
Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. NJ. B. Cree
die, 1876 Parkway.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Thomas W. Rouse,
of Camp Shelby, Miss, are in the city
visiting relatives and will remain until
after the centennial celebration.
Miss Ysabel Whip, of Dayton, O.,
will arrive Thursday to be the guest
of Miss Elizabeth Jordan in her home
on the Parkway. A number of delight
full and informal affairs have been
planned in her honor by friends of the
hostess.
II. G. Hill, president of the Nash
vile Commercial club, stopped over in
Memphis Tuesday en- route home from
New Orleans, where he attended a coii-
vention of Wholesale grocers. Mr.. Hill
is proprietor of a wholesale grocery in
Nashville. He stopped over here to say
"Howdy' to w. II. Hayley, secretary
Ct the local Chamber of Commerce, and
W. II. F%itzhugh, president.
Mrs, Effie Weller, of st. Louis, Mo-,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. +. II. Tromp,
1899 Beech place.
Miss Helen Noble, OF Admission. Ala,
and st. Katherine's school, Bolivar,
Tenn, with Mr.. Dan Elliotte and Miss
Rosanne Elliotte, of Bolivar, are Gem
tenary celebration guests of Mrs. Lea
Williamson, 1854 Tutwiler avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Pleasant Economy.

Smoking Samelhon's Extra cigars,
price &c, quality l1c or better. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Floors. Screens Memberships

Installed anywhere. Memphis Wealth
erstrip and Screen Company, Builders
Exchange. Phone Main 1898. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

Mrs. Effie Weller, of st. Louis, Mo-,
is visiting her sister, MRS. +. IL. Tromp,
1889 Beech place.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

Lieut.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Rouse,
of Camp Shelby, Miss, are in the city
visiting relatives and will remain until
after the centennial celebration.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

Mrs. Claude Suits, Of D~yersburg
Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. Nj. B. Cree.
die, 1876 Parkway.
The Era-leader., 1919-08-28
JAPAN TO MODIFY KOREAN RULE.
So Predicts Dr.. S. E. H7-er, Is Years
Southern Methodist Mission.
ary In 1'le Orie IT.

Nashville, Tenn.--That Japan will
moderate her rule in Korea is the pre-
diction OF DR. T. Hager. recently
returned missionary Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. DR.. Hager
has spent more than a quarter of a
century in Japan doing religious work.
Japan is learning that her success
In giving good government to Korea
Is fraught with difficulties. and that
tolerance and good will must take the
place of harsh and severe methods.
THE military leaders aim mainly at
making their rule thorough and perma-
nent, and naturally there Is great
temptation to, the man of the sword
to make his rule severe.
But democratic ideas are growing
In Japan, and more temperate treat,
ment Of the subject race will come
about"
DR.. Hager says the Christian mis-.
sionaries in the Orient are elated at
the success of the Centenary move
ment, through which the church raised
s53,00O,O0O,OO for missionary work in
all lands.
Millions of this will be sDent in the
Orient, Hundreds Of new missionaries
will be sent and there will be a great
advance movement In medical woyk,
education and evangelism,
The Era-leader., 1919-08-28
PARISH FAIRS WILL
MAKE LARGE DISPLAY

Practically every product produced
from the soil of Louisiana will be
represented in exhibits shown at the
Victory State Fair al Shreveport, Oc.
tober % to q, inclusive, in competi-
ton for attractive cash prizes thar
have been offered the farmers and
others engaged in agricultural pur.
suits and experiments One of the
biggest features of the agricultural
section will be the Parish Fair con-
test, i'll which, between two and three
dozen Parish Fairs are expected to
be represented.
The Parish Fair displays will be
shown in the new Agricultural Build.
ing, IN which spacious booths have
been assigned. The appearance of the
booths will figure in the prize.get-
ting, and special efforts to exhibit
their articles attractively will be
made by those in charge of Parish
displays.
Products shown in the Parish Fair
contest may also be entered in one.
farm and individual contests, which
privilege will add to the interest
hown in the Parish contest.
For further information, apply to
W. R. Hirsch, secretary, Shreveport.
La.
The Era-leader., 1919-08-28
RED CROSS WILL
KEEP WORKING ON
BIG PEACE PROGRAM
Gulf Division Organized to Continue
After War Work For Real Com
munlty Upllft.
RED cross PEACE PROGRAM

n z - SFOSS EHSG Nv =" wv
A public health nurse for every
chapter.
Glasses in home nursing and die
tetics in chapters and branches.
Encouragement OF girls to take
training as nurses.
Training of men and boys, wo-
men IA girls in the prevention Of
accidents.
Training in first aid treatment
when the accident does happen.
Arousilg Of public opinion to the
value Of safety first and the preyen-
ton of disease through personal
and community hygiene.
Training Of the youth Of the ma
tion for citizenship.
Training Of the youth OF America
to furnish relief to suffering chill
dren throughout the world.
Care Of the families Of soldiers
and sailors.
The Era-leader., 1919-08-28
Philippine Horses.

The horses In the Philippine islands
are ponies containing q mixture of the
blood Of ponies and small horses front
northern Coma, French Indo-China
and Mexico, with q considerable adj
mixture of Arab blood. There ara
about 215,000 horses in the islands.
The Era-leader., 1919-08-28
Substitute for Putty.

A cheap substitute for putty, suit
able for stopping cracks in floors and
other woodwork. is made by soaking
newspaper in a paste made by boiling
pound of flour in three quarts of
water and adding teaspOOnful Of
alum. Force this mixture into the
cracks with q knife.
The Era-leader., 1919-08-28
SALVATION ARMY SpENDsS'
IN TELEGRAMS

Teh Salvation Army has spsH|
than $4,000. announcing 70
families, the safe arrival Of Y
from France according to =
nouncement just made by the
tion National Headquarters.