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Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

Dan Butler says the confidential letter does
not refer to him. but he will reply just the
same. 1t is good hot weather diversion
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

The American Legion is as loyal now as
when its members were in the army
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

One good way to combat the weather is tc
keep your temper.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

Clemenceau is inclined to gloat little, bu
under the circumstances will be excused.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

Do not get excited Germany will send
someone to Versailles with full authority to sign
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

There Was q COmicaI Elephant
Cavorting Among the Dancers.
tention to the center Of the ball
room. There was a comical elephant
cavorting around among the dane
ers. He looked decidedly out of
place at such party, but the guests
though he was surprise feature
of the dancing program and they
applauded loudly as he clogged and
jigged on his hind legs.
Although he was big and clumsy
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

German honor got ample "vindication" at
Scapa Flow.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-25

(Tomorrow will be told how Red Beard
dances more than he intended)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
MILL TAX BASIS IS
SOUGHT FOR UNIVERSITY

GRENADA, Miss. sept. IL, (Spll--
Secretary o. r, Lawrence. Of Grenada,
Of the general board Of college trustees,
states ,that y very important action
taken by the trustees at the recent
meeting held In Jackson, Miss, seems
to have been overlooked by the daily
following resolution relative to putting
the University Of Mississippi and the
state colleges On a mlllage basis. Re
solved that Il Is the sense Of the board
Of trustees of the higher educational
institutions Of Mississippi that the Uni
versity of Mississippi and the colleges
Of the state should be placed on the
mlllage basis"
This resolution was introduced by
Prot, r. T, Ltnftetd. OF Biloxi, and was
seconded by Judge FL L, Brian, OF
vote Of every member Of the board. II
has been the hope Of many OF the
states leading educators for years that
suoh q proposition would be made q
part Of the laws OF the state. which,
II done, would relieve the college heads
Of the necessity OF lobbying with every
legislature for funds and would tend to
forever rid these important institutions
from the arena of politics, Oscar john
stem, who ran the governor elect a close
race In the second primary, took q pro-
nounced. position in this matter y the
proposition was later Endorsed by Lieu. :
Gov. Russell, and Mr.. Russell at the
meeting of the board gave his most
enthusiastic approval OF the millage
basis proposition. Hence II Is thought
that college authorities have every rea-
son to hope that the legislature will
look with favor on this proposition.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
NEGROES INSIST ON
BETTER SCHOOL
Say They Were Promised De-
cided Improvement at Last
Commencement.

Concerted action on the part d ON
uaent negroes of Memphis, supported BY
influential white men, Is expected to
aevelop at an early meatinr Of the
BOARD Of education in an effort to have
the noard make some move better to
equip the negro high school. The negro
nigh school is At present housed in the
Old Peabody school, and complaint has
oeen more or less general among the
negroes as 10 the condition of the
building and its surroundings.
Negroes interested in the matter have
declared that q new high school was
promised them at the graduating exer-
cises last year, and they are now seek
ing the fultillment of that promise. Just
what form the request Of the negroes
viii take has not yet developed, but
an urgent call has gone out and con-
ceFted action win be taken TO bring
asout a b~etterHent of conditions at
the negro high school.
CONCERNING the building and its loca-
ton, Walden G. Harris, in a recent is
U Of the Memphis Times wrote:
The conditions at the old high school
are indeed bad, II is among the many
buildings condemned by the national
board Of school surveyors. This, the old
Peabody building. Is worn and dilpadi-
dated, the plastering Is almost daily
falling off, the light and ventilation are
bad, 1t is impossible to keep the build
ing heated at normal, thus the students
must suffer.
There Is no auditorium or assembly
room. This makes 1t impossible for the
students to learn by lectures as are ac-
customed to be given in high schools.
There is no suitable place for devotion.
The location Is poor, ~unsanitary, un-
inviting and IL surrounded by an at
mosphere that 10 altogether against
moral development OF the students,
More than THIS, 1t Is where every eppor~
tunity is given to the had to decoy and
entioe students in the wrong direction.
Going to and from school they come IN
contact with characters that the young
should be kept clear Of"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
HARRISON AND DIAL
CLASH IN SENATE

WASHINGTON, Sept. l1.-DurinS
consideration OF a bin In the senate
yesterday to extend the food control
law 70 clothing and food containers and
prcvtds q penalty for profiteering, Sem
ator pial, Democrat, South Carolina,
opposed the bill vigorously as an un-
necessary extension Of war powers while
senator Harrison, Democrat, MisSissIn.
pt, defended the measure.
IT u time to stop extending war
measures" Senatop Dial declared, say
ms the war is actually over. This act
goes farther than the war act, includ-
Ing. clothing and other articles"
Under the bill, he said, the fair price
committees might be composed Of In
experienced persons who could subject
innocent persons to needless persecu-
ton. The high cost of living. he con-
ttnued, Is due to personal e~xtravaganee
and reduced production, and congress
should not interfere with restoration Of
normal commercial conditions.
Senator Dial announced he would Of
fer an amendment to strike out the
clothing provision.
In defense Of the bill, Senator HarYi-
son said congress had been slow to
meet the request Of President Wilson
and Attorney General Palmer for the
legislation. The bin would enable the
government to reach -proftteers by
penahxtng acts TOR which there Is now
no penalty, he added, and the fair price
committee would be established legally
with authority to act
senator Owen, Democrat, Oklahoma,
proposed an amendment extending per-
manently the food control laws pro.
visions regarding boarding, destruction,
monopolixt1E' and p~rofitOortug,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
ROBBERY Of CARS
IS ON INCREASE
However, Very Few Railroad
Men Seem 70 Be In
phcated in It.

The greatest Iossss from theft Of
treight In transit that the railroads
nave experienced in years has heen
reported during the past few months
some railway officials say the losses
- twISe as heavy as they were last
involved in the stealing, however, Is
said to be relatively small
during the month of July II ALL
roads reported 916 arrests for larceny
a concerted drive Is being made BY
the secret service and police sections
q \ federal railroad administration
against lareary freFH the railroads. me
railway detectives are workinR IN con
junction with the civil authorities and
the United States dspartment az ius~
uca the possibilities department, and
other depaFtmsnts Of the federal sov-
Gut q $50 arrests made for thsfts
dnFtrs July, only seven were railroad
elapteyN& IN many Instances the value
O. \ gcoda stolen has been quite
n one ease a torTnsr yard clerk ON
the Lehi9h Valley road was arrested
= confessed to stealing copper valued
The h q o railroad recovered Se.e0a
worth Of a~ntouohile tires, togSeheF vita
z motor truck stolen tor the puFposs
Of transporting the tirea
on an eastern railroad. three former
ken were arrested and charged
with stealing &a0ee worth Of msrchans
The penalty for tampering with the
seal on Q freight car Is very heavy
and the increased vigilance Of the secret
service departments Of the railroads
promises 70 make the practice Of steal
undertaking.,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
fernando Postal
Robbery Becomes
Closed Incident

Government officials charged with the
arrest and conviction OF the men who
broke into the postoffice at fernando,
Miss, and attempted TO rob It several
weeks ago, have exhausted virtually
every clew that they found and though
the case has not been stricken from
their. list they are practically at a
standstill.
Suspicion rests upon several men, n
Is stated, but sufficient evidence to Jus
tify the issuance Of q warrant IL hack
ing. The postmaster Of Hernaudo paid
a visit to Memphis Wednesday and con
ferred with federal officials In regard
to the matter but no action was taken
as the few clews left by the two rob
bers have long since been followed up.
1t will be recalled that two men broke
into the fernando p~ostoffice and at.
tempted to blow the safe, The noise
they made aroused the telephone opera
tor and she gave the alarm and oiti-
zens engaged In q running pistol battle
with the robbers. II was believed at
the time that one Of the robbers had
been wounded, but the truth Of this
belief was never developed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
MORE RED CROSS WORK
IS DUE IN TIPPAH

John NelpcldeF, q social worker 81 in
tcrnatioRal prominence, is coming to
Tppah county for the Gulf division OF
the American Red Cross. He 10 IN
charge Of the bureau Of community well
fare for Alabama, Louisiana and Mis-
sisslppi. He has done social work In
Europe and America.
Mr.. Melpolder's purpose is to make a
close study Of conditions and TO advise
with the people how the Red Cross q
best serve the most needs.
Six or seven secretaries will be here
from other chapters In the state to help
IN the work and carry back to their
o unties practical suggestions ard In
spiratlon for the problems confronting
them, Mr., Melpolder will have the co.
operation Of Miss Bawden Hudson, who
has charge Of the Red Cross work In
this county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
WOOD SAYS ARMY
Of 100000 ENOUGH
Department Com
mandsr at Odds With
Bakers Contentious.

WASHINGTON. sept. ia regular
army OF $4,000, coupled with q system
Of universal military training that pro-
vtdeS an organised reserve is ample for
the present needs Of the c0untry. MAI
Gen. LsoWara weed, c0saugaRdeF Of the
Central department declared yesterday
before the eeaat military committee.
In making his recommendations. Cen
Wood disagreed wholly with the more
Or lees tentative war department bill
based on a regular force OF 500 600.
Gen, Wood also differed from the war
department m the amount Of traiming
70 be given reseFvistA He held that
three months traintng was toe short
and recommended sin meRtha The one
potrt on which be waa IN accord with
the department appeared to be the
need Of q seoNg general staff, although
he said he had not given the adFninis-
trAtion bill egfftclent Attentions to dis
euss Il in detail
The central department Commander
also favored an independent air services
but did not approve creation OF an air
ministry or cabinet officer to head the
department. The air forces, he said,
worked at times with the army or the
navy and ct times alone.
A separate organization could be
thrown wholly TO the aid to either Of
thNaa services a. conditions warrant.
The main point Ia preparation OF the
army was to see that adequate equip
mont fer 1900, GOO reserves was on hand,
he said, adding that wal where we
fell down IN this war"
Questioned as to the need Of SIX lieu-
tenaut-generals and ~ major generals
Of the regular establishment aa pro-
poaed In the war department bii, Cen.
Wood said the country would pay
them, that's all" One Of hts main OBJ
j~eetions to the war department PLAN,
he added, vas that II filled up ell va
cancies, leaving nothing for new men
IN war time and deprfviug such man
Of a stimulus to good work.
Urging his six months training period
Gen, Wood asserted:
VITO send soldiers TO war without
training is to double POUR dead"
Later he said. however, that expert
ence might show that the period could
DO shortened ana Chairman wAdswoFth
pointed out that the department pro-
posed exclusive military training while
Gen. Wood had urged vocational train
inR aS we'll
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
APPEAL "DRY" DECISION
TO STATE HIGH COURT

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept, 11.-An ap-
peal by the secretary Of state to the
Nebraska supreme court was taken to-
day from the recent decision OF the
Lancaster county district court here
holding that the action Of the state
legislature In ratitying the federal pro-
hibition amendment Is not final until
the question has been submitted to the
voters for their approval or rejection.
The lower courts decision was given
a short time & when II directed the
secretary OF state TO file petitions for
a referendum oil the legislatures rati-
fication
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
ARKABUTLA SCHOOL
NAMES FACULTY

COLDWATER, Miss, Sept, II, (Spl)
The board of trustees Of the Arka-
hutla consolidated school have just fin
ished naming thes faculty of teachers
for the coming term, which opens sept
~, The teachers are as follows! p, ii.
Easom, principal, Miss Peggy Garrigues,
Miss Edna Watts, Miss Lucille Gum,
Miss Mary Stokes, Miss Mary Sue
Burns, Miss Beruice Bostiok and Miss
Mildred Iampkin, This school has a
department OF agriculture and farm me.
chanlcs taught by the principal and
this department Is under the super
vision OF the state board ot vocational
education,
by a unanimous vote the cltlsens OF
Arkabutla have increased the tax levy
for the support OF this school from five
to seven mills.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
MYSTERIOUS MURDER OF
WOMAN BEING PR0BED

CHICAGO, Sept, i,-~Detectlves are
busy In nm effort to solve the mysteri-
Qua murder OF Mrs, Carolina 10th, Sb
years old, whose body was found In
a clump Of underbrush In the north
west outskirts of the city. The muir
derer used an ice pick which he thrust
three times into the woman's body Just
above the heart, then wiped off the
blood and tossed the instrument 200
feet away. The victim had been EN-
ployed as a cleaner and dyer and re-
Gently Joined other employees In q labor
strike,
Is q butcher. He said he lived happily
will his wife and denied that she had
any men admirers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
SULLIVAN COUNTY FOR
LEAGUE OF NATIONS

BRISTOL, Tenn, Sept. II. (spl)-At
q vel. attended mass meeting OF repre-
sentative citizens OF Sullivan county.
held Yesterday at Rlountviie, Tenn
resolutions we're adopted indorsing the
leagve Of nations and calling upon the
policy Of the president,
That we earnestly urge our senator's
In the senate Of the United States to
vote for the ratification OF the treaty
Of Versailles without reservation, in
tsrpretation Of amendment, to the end
that world peace may be established and
nAnt a. the nations Of the earth can by
treaty, agreement, or compact. establish
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Admitted no RA11.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Sept. Il. tspl. H.
9. G., wilkins, deputy organizer for the
Loyal Order Of MoosA has been admit
ted 70 nominal bail after being arrested
and lodged IN jail on a charge OF mis-
applying funds which were collected AZ
application TO Join. Wilkins claims thaS
he did not inappropriate any funds
n that he m account for every cent
expended here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
PROCLAIMS
SIM FEIN'S DOOM

DUBLIN, sept. II. CBy the Associ-
atsd Press.-The government has pro.
Claimed the suppression Of the Sim
the Irish volunteers and the Cumann
ty Of Cork.
The government has also declared
that the first section OF the criminal
law procedure act of 1887, shall be as.
piied TO CORK, Limerick, Glare, TIP
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
ARKANSAS CITIES WISH
POWER TO ISSUE BONDS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Sent. Al. tspl)
Mayors OF IA cities or the state have
adopted resolutions here asking that the
special session OF the legislature sub
init a proposed constitutional amend
ment to permit cities to levy a special
tax up to 70 mltls to retire Indebtedness
and pay operation expenses.
A proposal that Section Ii Of the new
corporation commission law permitting
corporations to surrender franchises and
operate under the commission be re-
paaled also was favored.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Katz.Bowers.

CAMDEN, Ark, Sept. II. fspl)-A.
/. Katz, OF Ell Paso. and Miss Ethel
Bowers were married at the home OF
the brides uncle. H. A. Grabert. The
Rev. w. M. Wright, pastor of the First
Baptist church, performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Katz will reside in
Ell Paso, Tex, where Mr.. Katz Ia sec
rotary for the United Charities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
No Worms In a AgaNhv chl,a

All children troubled with worms have
an unhealthy color. which indicates poor
less stomach disturbances, GROVES
TASTELESS chin TONIC given reRu-
larry for two Or three, weeks VIII enrich
the blood. Improve the digestion, and
act as q General Strengthening Tonic
to the whole system, Nature win then
throw on or sAsoel the worms, and the
Child will be In perfect health. Pleasant
70 take. soc per bottle, adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Melton.Goher.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Sept, II.
(spL)-Private Lon Melton, of Union
county, Miss, who recently returned
from the war. and Mrs. Estella Gober,
OF this place, an empioye Of Blue
Mountain college, have Just become
husband and wife. their marriage be-
ing the ~culmination Of a long and fer
want cnurtahin
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Stern.May.

CAMDEN, Tenn, Sept. II. tspl.J|
Leonard M. Stern, OF Camden, and Miss
Carrie X. May, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Sol May, OF Charleston, w. Va,
were married at the home OF the brile's
parents In Charleston, on Wednesday,
Sept. 10. Mr.. and Mrs. Stern will be at
home to their friends at Camden after
a short wedding trip,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
LANCASTER HERE.

John l. Lancaster, former president
Of the, Union Railway company. now
cific and other Texas railroads for the
railroad administration, with
headquarters In, Dallas, Ia visiting his
many friends In Memphis this week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
ATTACKS PROTESTED.

PARIS, Sept, 1.-THE German dele
cation at Versailles today delivered u
tasting against alleged attacks by Polish
bands along the Upper Sllesian border.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Joseph Buckles.

BRooKHAvEN, Miss, Sept. II. (spl.)
The body OF Joseph Buckles, a for
rner resident OF this county, was brought
10 this city for burial Wednesday after
noon. The funeral took place from the
train. The deceased was the son of a
former minister here and had friends
and relatives in this county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
pERsHING INVITED.

GREENvILLE, S. c., Sept. ll.--Geh.
Pershlng has been extended an invi-
tation In behalf of the Old Hickory
union Of the 10th division, Sept. 10 and
30, the anniversary Of the breaking OF
the Hindenburg line.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
ANNOUNCE BIG r

BRUSSELS, Sept. lin the cham
Der OF deputies the finance minister
has formally announced the gift by the
bert Hoover, of the final assets Of the
commission amounting to about $i06,-
900, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
BLAST INJURIES 200;
FEAR MANY KILLED

COLOGNE, Sept. ia solution mag
Azine exploded In the n~eighborhood Of
Nieuwied this morning, Two hundred
persons were injured and 1t Ia believed
many were killed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Mrs. Cora SnaAd.

JoNESBORO, Ark, Sept. IL. (spl.)-
Mrs. Cora Sneed, aged 26, died al her
home last night. The deceased Is sur
vived by her husband and two brothers s.
The funeral was from the residence and
burial was at Pine Log cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11

Mrs. Z. Z. selliger.

GREENWOOD, Miss, Sept. II. (Spl.)
The funeral Of Mrs. Esther r. Seiliger
was conducted by Rabbi Merfeld from
the residence OF her son. Elkin Selliger,
the services werS conducted at tho
Jewish cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Majors Stephenson.

GREENWOOD, Miss, Sept. II. (Spl.)
Mrs. r. II. Stephenson, Of Greenwood.
and NJ. w. Nabors, of C~arrollton, were
united in marriage here Tuesday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. r. Hughes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Ne1MllEAlEIEsMD
Malton.Goher.

RIPLEY, Miss, Sept. II. .tSpl)-
Mrs. Stella Gober, OF the southern part
Of the county, and Lon Melton, of Union
county, were united In marriage in Rip
ley Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. D. Rro-
ten officiating.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-11
Special Free Trial offer.


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Evening journal., 1919-05-05
Will You Need New
Awnings?

We are specialists in the making and
hanging of good awnings for we have had
years of experience.
Every one of our awnings are custom
made We measure and make both frames
and awnings TO fit your particular window
or porch. We use only Boylc's best stripes
and have a variety of patterns including
plain khaki to choose from. The frames are
of heavy galvanized pipe. All pulleys, cords
and fittings are the best we can obtain.
But-now is the time to place your order.
A few weeks from now our workroom will
be crowded with orders, and it takes time TO
measure, make and hang properly a good
awning
Therefore if you want to be assured Of the
comfort of your awnings all summer, now is
the time to get them. A few days delay now
may mean weeks delay later. We will glad
ly send our representative to measure and es-
innate without, Of course, any obligation on
your part.
But we cannot urged you too strongly
DO 1T NOW.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
SOCIALISTS NOW
FEAR VIOLENCE
Want Police to Protect
Them: Discuss Vigilance
Committee Letter
SAY NEWSPAPERS
LIE ABOUT MEETINGS

Although a number Of persons as
sembled al headquarters OF the local
socialists last night to hear any adj
dress that might DE made, those who
appeared 10 be bent on causing trouble
were disappointed, 4he speaker for the
evening not arriving. 70 was said. how
ever, that the privilege Of the floor
would be granted TO anyone who de-
sired 20 speak, but no addresses were
made.
The members themselves, however,
discussed the receipt OF the letter
signed Vigilance Committee OF -, 80
in which it was said that II thc meet
ings did not cease blood would ilow.
The leaders expressed their imcn-
tion OF calling upon the police for
p pOtcction from the threatened yio-
lence. They c0nlended that the So
clalist party is a legal political party
and If any one starts a riot In the hail
the party is entitled 20 police pr0tec-
tlon. and II ihat protection is not ar
fOrded ii Will be time. 90 meet force
with force. They VIII also ask the
postofllce authorities TO trace the
source OF The letter.
Criticize Newspaper Reports.
The reports OF the meetings which
have recently appeared in the city
newspapers came in for share Of
criticism, and several Of The leaders
were very emphatic in expressing their
opinion OF what they termed "lhe lies
mat have appeared in the capitalislic
press" They have declared that the
lewspapers have exaggerated and mis-
represented the facts. and as a result
'ho Socialists are being unduly criti-
sized and are being regarded as "Bol-
hevisis' by the community
Announcement was made that there
Nll be a g00d speaker present 90 adj
dress The meeting next Sunday night.