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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
FRANkLlN's LADDER CHAIR.
philadelphia Ledger.)

The ladder was undoubtedly one of
the earliest human inventions. Print
tive man, while still making his home
In trees-as people do yet, by the way,
in some parts of the world-must have
contrived some sort of ladder to render
his nest more easily accessible.
The stepladder is prehistoric. No
body will ever know who invented it.,
but we would certainly have trouble
to get along without it.
AS q convenient modification of the
stepladder for everyday household use,
we have the ladder chair. In nearly
every domestic establishment there is
ladder chair, but few people know
who was the inventor of this ingenious
contrivance.
It's inventor was a citizen of Phila-
delphia, one Benjamin Franklin. who
was great hand at thinking up new
ideas in the mechanical line. The up
per shelves of his library in his house
in Market street were inconveniently
out of easy reach. and so he made for
himself a chair that could be trans
formed offhand into a ladder.
This chair, after which all of our
ladder chairs are copied, is now pre-
served a highly valued relic. in the
rooms Of the American Philosophical
society in Philadelphia.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
RIGHT ANSWER.

NI1FtIg uUuy MagdzIne.I
A professor at Princeton is foe to
the purist and pedant. He who insists
on saying tomorrow will be Tuesday"
gets no engagement from this
scholar.
On one occasion, while onvacation.
the professor gazed out across the lake
one gray and sultry afternoon, and re-
marked:
1T looks like rain"
A purist was rocking in q chair near
by.
What looks like rain, Professor%" he
chuckled. I've got you there What
looks like rainA"
Water" answered the professor.
coldly.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
Long Maritime History.

The island of Corfu claims mari
time history antedating that of Athens.
According to tradition this was the
land of the Phaeacians. and here Ulys-
ses landed in the course of his wan
behring's, and on this seashore that de-
lightful story had it's setting, which
Homer tells of how the hero received
much needed hospitality and kindness
at the hands of Nausicaa, the daughter
of King Alcinous-perhaps the most
beautiful episode in all the Odyssey"
Indeed, to this day two islands close
to the shores of Corfu dispute the
honor Of being the ship of Ulysses
turned into stone.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

DER with zeal; he will burble and
crate and put up a noble spiel This
enthusiastic gink, this inspired and
gaudy Jay, ere he's finished. makes me
think that his gods are all o. X. He
is talking through his fez. dealing
bunk, / later guess. but believes in
what he says-that's the secret of sue
cess. SO l buy his duplex chairs. or a
large revolving churn, or a span of
polar bears. or a lamp that will not
burn. If salesman cannot talk in a
fne imprisoned vein of his tall self
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
The Salesman.

II a salesman is lukewarm when he
boosts the goods he sells. you will
never see his form wearing handsome
silver bells. Now and then a languid
guy comes TO sell me books. or trees.
or strip of azure sky, or a swarm of
humble bees. But his coming is in
vain. for his manners don't convince:
and / tell him. Speaking plain, he's a
lemon or ounce. Then there comes
a sprightly skate who Is trimming
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

ership hesitate before taking the
plunge. The prospect is by no
means an alluring one.
1t may seem easy now. but there
are lots of folks who would have
liked to see the five-cent fare given
fair trial in connection with honest
capitalization and financing.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Notwithstanding the dirigibles and
the league of nations, we have let
contract for super-dreadnaught
bigger than anything now afloat. 1t
is to be completed in 1928. 1t would
be a wise man. however, that could
prophecy correctly what the situation
will be four years hence.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

The New York Sun claims to have
information that the war department
has accumulated shoes enough to last
the army five years. and thinks it
might sell few million pairs at cost
for the benefit Of the market. The
suggestion is a good one. We trust,
however. that they will not be sold
through the manufacturers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Not long since the Rumanian
crown prince was played up as re-
nouncing his prospective throne for
the sake of his lady love. What is
this, therefore, that we hear Of his
approaching marriage to an Italian
princess?
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
cIsI sToWAWAv ARRESTED

London.-Q. n. S)-Elsie Williams
or Scott, a young woman of 81, VINO
appeared in the police court in blue
overalls. was placed on probation Tor
two months. She was discovered hid
den away in the hold OF an American
transport ut the docks and was
charged as a stowaway.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

The Clarksyille Leaf-Chronicle
claims to be Tennessee's oldest news
paper. The Chronicle end of the
hyphenation was established, we be-
lieve, in 1908.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

The Springfield Republican point
etlv asks: "Now that the blockade of
Germany is lifted. isn't it time for
congress TO lift the war emergency
press gag laws?"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Shall the burying Of the Ratchet
nv the president and Senator Cham
berlain be considered the initial
etep toward peace between the ex-
ecutive and the senate?
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

In their refusal to consult the pres
ident over ratification of the treaty.
some of the senators may be nursing
memories of his refusal 10 consult
them IN its framing.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

There's plenty of money now. 1t
Is only a question Of getting some of
It and making 1t buy enough Of any
thing you need to pay for carrying
home.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

There doesn't appear to be much
Of rush to get diplomatic appoint
ments to Germany, but the Jobs will
probably not go begging for long.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

is 1t tribute to this country or a
ISLAM" upon Germany that certain
interned Germans prefer to remain
here In prison than to go back ho-Ae?
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Germany 10 said to be considering
the alternative Of substituting COM
puisory work for compulsory mill
tary service.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

we are assured that Putnam
county will be "agin" new consti-
tuition. And truth to tell, Putnam
has done very well under the old one.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Congressman Campbell has not
stated whether he thinks Re can pass
his bill to keep the president at
home over an executive veto.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

In declining TO incorporate her
Ehantung pledges in the treaty.
Japan may have been trying to side
step any scraps Of paper notoriety.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

II might help some in reducing the
cost of living If more folks would go
to work on producing something TO
eat.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

The Mccormick reaper works and
its employees seem to have agreed on
CLOSED shop" but their definitions
are somewhat variant.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Now that the town is assured Of
che retention Of the capitol. Atlanta
IL ready to resume consideration of
the league OF nations.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

The Jacksonville Times Union has
been q consistent opponent Of pro-
lection. But just now It is urging
Florida to raise sugar.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Kicking the suffrage dog around in
the south will not make the going of
the democratic ticket easier in states
OF the north and west next year.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

It is being demonstrated that ships
cannot go down to the sea without
men aboard to navigate them.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

IL ~ admitted that shantung has
stirred the activity OF many Of the
loose tongues of this country.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Mine operators have one favorite
remedy for coal shortage-marking
up the price.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Admiral Kolchak has apparently
not profited from allied recognition"
as he had hoped.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Perhaps Senator Bailey can TESTIFY
Of his personal knowledge whether
PA per cent. beer is intoxicating.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

Navigator Raynham 10 having a
few troubles Of his own In getting
SWAY to Q ''hop-off' across the
Atlantic.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18

winding clock. or his patent logging
his wares are all sky high, he had bet
ter take drink of formaldehyde and
die. Earnestness a man must have If
as salesman he would win, whether he
is peddling salve or an auto built of
in,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
HlNKLE'S CAPSULES

Your druggist knows and he will ex.
plain their merits. Hinkle's Capsules
originated in a physicians prescription
for kidney and bladder troubles. If YOU
are not perfectly satisfied after taking
hrst box tell your druggist. He will re-
luno your money. Price S1.25 at vour
druggist or by mail. Hinkle CensnIa
Co.. Incorporated, Mayfeld. KY.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-18
YOUR KIDNEY AND
BLADDER TROUBLES
QUICKLY RELIEVED

If you are suffering from burning
sensations, catarrhal discharges, irri-
tation of your bladder. pains in the
urethra, too frequent or scanty dis
charge of urine or pains in your back
or groins, begin at once taking
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
S OYSTERS, Erc

WE CARRY only the best in sea food.
If YOU want absolutely fresh fish this
10 the place. p. Rasmussen, Perth
Amboy City Market Phone 764.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31

SANITARY Bakery, Bread. Pies, CAKES.
We cater to weddings and parties; J;
simon, 462 Grove ST., Corner Aihpos
Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
PERSONAL

INTERNATIONAL Secret Service. Inc
is now prepared to furnish secret
service men and women to investi-
gate criminal and civil cases of all
kinds throughout the world. Men
and women supplied for all trades
and professions. Dictagraph and
dictaphone services. Our fees are
moderate. Any advice free. "a at
our Head Offices: Room 207. Board of
Trade Bldg, Perth Amboy. N. J.; &c
Montgomery ST.. Jersey City, N. J.;
275 Morris Avenue. Elizabeth. N. ].
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
HAT CLEANING, ETC.

AMERICAN HAT Cleaning Parlor; pee
cialist In cleaa3ng. blocking. dyeing.
pressing of Moss, Women's Hats new
-A4.D p-aoA@1 ia Smith st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31

SALESLADY wanted. Royal Trimming
Store. 8S Smith st.
GIRLS WANTED TO LEARN TAI
TRADE: ONLY THOSE HANDY
WITH A NEEDLE MAY APPLY,
GOOD OPPORTUNITY. TEAL HAT
MFG. co, 81 JOHNSON AVE, TUT
TENVILLE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Men and women to cali
upon automobile owners in your To-
cality. Salary and commission TO
those who can qualify.
Accessory Associates, 142 Pavilion
Ave. Long Branch, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
X E PASTRY, ETC.

DANIsH Cakes, Pastry or
LAYER Cakes, 1resh every day at z =:
M. N. E. Bjornson. Jr., 1873 Now
Brunswick Ave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
BARBER SHOPS

AMERICAN BARBER SHOP, sanitary
service expert BARRIERS; no waiting;
private shower baths. 30c: hot water
always. 11s Smith St
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
POULTRY, ETC.

900 s. c.. ". Leghorn yearlings, $1.25
each. Write Herman Lutzmann. r
F. d. No. /, Perth Amboy. Farm al
Vineyard Road. Metuchen.
: 200 WHITE LEGHORN Pullets for
sale. Lindhardt's, King Georges
Road, Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
'':;:: Classified Advertising
Office Hours:

The Evening News Business Or
fee is open daily except Thursdays
and Saturdays from 1880 A. Nd. TO
$3.50 p. NJ.
Thursdays, 1880 A. NJ. to Q p. M.
Saturdays, 1880 A. NJ. to 3 p. M.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
MISCELLANEOUS

LAUNDRY-Wet Wash and Flat Work
done by the oldest and largest OPP
Grating plant in the city. M1ddleseX
Perth Amboy, n. ]. Tel. 1898.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31

GIRL wishes position at general house
work by the week; sleep home. Ad-
dress M. N, care News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31
RLAcKSMlTHlNG

GENERAL Blacksmithing; specializing
in automobile springs and
bIacksmithing of any description.
loft & Freyer. las Jefferson st.
FRANK PETRO, Blacksmith and repair
shop, horse shoeing. body building
and auto blacksmithing. 40S-l0
tombstone st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31

CHAUFFTUR-Can drive any car; pri-
vate or commercial; good mechanic;
careful driver. Reference. care News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-31

YOUNG lady wishes position as typist
and office assistant; experienced. A.
H, care News.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
%&~3
! THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES. :
5000

To The News Scimitar:
Perhaps the most significant fea-
ture Of the peace treaty is the pro-
vision limiting the standing army Of
Germany TO 100, 900 men This virtually
amounts to disarmament of Germany,
and In effect solves the problem of
indemnities that Germany must pa. for
her ruthlessness. For 40 years Ger
many has been grooming under a
weight Of taxation which every year
was growing more burdensome.
Her standing army, numbering mil
lions Of men, was a terrible drain on
the financial resources of the nation.
II cost the German people more TO
maintain the militaristic policies Of the
Hohenzollerns than will be required OF
them to pay the debt they now ow,
to civilization. Considered In this light
the payment Of fun mdemnities will
not be SO difficult a task for the Ger
mar people as might otherwise be sup.
posed, Millions OF idling soldiers vii
be converted into productive forces II
the creation of wealth, and the re.
sources of industry will no longer be
wasted in the up-keep OF vast stand.
ing armies. And the destruction OF
Germany's military power will make il
less necessary for other countries to eA
lNi' NiNi' Nv ~ NOiNi'lhu' BhS
~Earedness for war.
The American %shibboleth of wal
against war" vas one worthy of the
sacrifices made in its cause, but sub,
sequent events seem to indicate tina
the world Is not yet ready for any
enduring peace. There are element,
In the warp and wool Of mankind, ther,
is a spirit of ~nationalism that still sur
4 Wives earlier tribal relations, and ther,
are artificial barriers that separate in
dividuals as well as nations into hos
tile camps Of warning economic inter
ests, all of which combined seem L
stifle the aspirations of humanity In It
struggle upward toward higher ideal
Of life. Man-strong In noble attribute
of character, yet In many respects
moral weakling. now ascending to ex
allied heights OF spirituality, then grov
cling In animalism, yea, even to thi
day, man Is just as Shakespeare pic
tured .hlm-the paragon Of animals,
And so, II nj condition approaching tn
millennium follows In the wake Of tn
war. II will be only because man ha
not cvoluted far enough toward per
lection to attain that end.
WILLIS ANDREWS,
1904 jackson St, Dallas, Tex,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
M%ONTENEGRINS MUST
HAVE IMMEDIATE AID

NEW YORK, May 21.-Prompt relief
for the people OF Montenegro VINO are
officially reported to be dying from
starvation is urged in a letter written
by Alexander Devine, ar English friend
of Montenegro, to Herbert c. Hoover,
the food administrator in Paris, a copy
of which has been received here. In
his letter Mr., Devine charged that there
had been very gross unfairness to
Montenegro in the endless delays and
obstacles which had been placed in my
way" in efforts to obtain relief for the
M%ontenegrins.
Mr.. Devine wrote that he first ap-
pealed to the British authorities in be-
half Of the Montenegrins in 1916 but
hat up to the signing of the armistice,
mot as much as a grain Of rice ever
was permitted to enter Montenegro"
After the armistice he renewed his eff
forts and finally was referred to Mr.,
Hoover in Paris, but for two months
was unable to obtain a passport to go
TO Paris and see him and Col. Anderson,
of the American Red Cross. Finally,
Mr.. Devine wrote he had arrived in
Paris to find Mr.. Hoover absent. Mean
while, he declared. American relief
ships had arrived at Cattaro, but the
relief fell into the hands Of the Ser
bians and aided them in their politi-
cal purposes against king and country
lnese delay ana obstacles Mr.. DeVine
told Mr.. Hoover, demonstrated unfair
ness to Montenegro and, he added, 81
have no sense Of having obtained jus
tice during these long weary months
of waiting"
Since Mr.. Devine's letter was writ
ten, a commission has been sent tc
Montenegro by the American peace del
egation in France and has reported that
the situation in Montenegro is desper-
ate and the people actually dying from
starvation. The American Red Cross
has been trying to supply them with
food.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
TRI-STATE PRESS .'.'
MEN IN MEMPHIS

This Is Tri-State Press day of the
Memphis Centennial, and editors, pub
fishers and their wives and daughters
came into the city in large numbers
Wednesday from Arkansas, Mississippi
and West Tennessee to enjoy the hos
pitality of the Chamber of Commerce
and the Centennial association. The
largest delegation came from Arkansas,
consisting of two carloads and some
additional. They came over from Lit
tie Rock some so strong, following the
forty-seventh annual convention of the
Arkansas Press association in that city
or Monday and Tuesday. This delega-
ton was headed by r. o. Shaefer, of
Little Rock, secretary of the Tri-State
Press association.
The visiting newspaper folk were en-
tertained with a luncheon at the Cham
Der of Commerce at 1880 o'clock, at
which the key to the city was pre-
scented to them and they we're told to
go out and enjoy the midway shows
as guests of the Centennial promoters
and have all the fun Memphis had to
offer.
w. H. Fftzhugh, president of. the
Chamber of Commerce. delivered the
address of welcome and was followed
by Ben A.. Bogy, president of the Cen.
tennial association, who extended the
hospitality of the Centennial to the Wis
itors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
III PnNcBsSryd THE NEWS SCIMITAR Tie P91c Csc
The Public Be SerUed
Commits Suicide
After Carefully
Planning Affair

While his wife was In the business
district to see the flower parade late
Tuesday afternoon, VIM. ]. Powell, so
years old, insurance broker, $40 North
Manassas street. returned home from
his work and shaved and carefully
groomed himself. Gathering up a sheet,
he presumably hen made his way into
a vacant dwelling adjoining his home.
Closing the doors and windows of the
kitchen securely, he unscreYed the cap
from the inlet pipe of the gas service
ard stretched himself on the sheet,
which he had spread On the floor.
Returning home shortly before 6
o'clock, Mrs. Powell, uneasy over the
absence of her husband, began looking
for him through the house and yard.
Detecting the odor Of the gas escap-
ing from the house next door. Mrs.
Powell pushed open the kitchen door.
Neighbours attracted by her cries, as
quickly as they could make their way
to the body after opening the doors
and windows, bore Powell opt. He had
been dead for ar hour or more, accord
ing to physicians.
Mrs. Powell told the police that when
| Powell left home Tuesday morning he
was apparently in good health and spir-
! its. He told her he would try to return
| about 2 o'clock to go with her to watch
the parade, but II he failed, for heI
not to wait for him.
Besides his widow Mr.. Powell leaves
two sisters and two brothers. They are
Mrs. ]. M. Landrum, Mrs. S. $. Violet
Joseph Powell and Elisha Powell.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
Twice

10 Years Ago Today In Memphis.

WIZ ~
Natchez entertains the men and Off
GERS led by Capt. Fremont, of the
U. s. S. Mississippi, In royal style. 1t
was one Of the biggest days in the
city's history when the battleship an
chored in the harbor, ~
The Patrick Calhoun bribery trial at
San Francisco ended the most impor-
tant week OF its five months session
of court. Rudolph Spreckles, sugar
king, financed the prosecution.
on his famous walk across the con-
tinent, Edward Payson Weston, veteran
pedestrian. walked 30 miles that day,
reaching Boyero, Col.
The Catherine NJ. Il 35-foot motor
boat, arrived in the Memphis harbor,
In its 5,0O0-mile trip from Chicago,
back to Chicago, by the way of tho
Mississippi river, Gull OF Mexico, At
lantic ocean and st. Lawrence river
back through the Great Lakes,
The food inspectors Of the board Of
health gave orders that all milk to
consumers must be served and deliv-
cred in bottles.
The Confederate Pot Poprri, given at
the Bijou theater under the direction
Of Mrs, Leonard Bedford for the bene-
tit of the reunion. vas a decided sue
cess.
Outweighed by several pounds, Tom
my Dixon, OF New York, lost to Johnny
King, of Chicago, after eight hard
rounds at the Utopia Athletic club.
Eggs on the Memphis market were
selling at ~ and ~ cents a dozen
country butter at Is to Is cents and
creamery butter at 20 and % cents a
pound.
The Mississippi division OF the United
Commercial Travellers met at Jackson
for It's annual convention. The address
of welcome was delivered by Gov. Noel,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
Just a Moment
DAILY aTRENoTh AND CHEER
Complied by John @. 0ulnlus. the
Sunshine Man,

Thou shalt overlap it with pure
gold and there l will meet with thee"
Exodus XIV,
| must put my best into my prepare
tons, and then the Lord win honor my
work, My part Is to be OF pure gold
" my God 10 to dwell within II. must
not satisfy myself with cheap flimsy
and then assume that the Lord will
be satisfied with 1t. He demands my
very best as a condition OF His enrich
ing Presence.
My prayers must be OF pure gold
II He is to meet M there, There
must be nothing vulgar about them,
nothing shoddy, nothing hastily con-
structed, nothing thrown up anyhow,
They must be chaste and sincere, and
tNerlaid with pure gold.
My home must be Of pure gold II
He Is to meet me there. No unclear
passion must dwell there, no carna
appetite, no d~efiling conversation, nc
tm~moderateness in eating and drinking
How can the Lord sit down at such
a table, or make One nj such II fire.
tide'
Let me present TO Him pure gold
lie me offer Him nothing chean. Lei
me ever make the ark OF my hest, an;
TOE Loru WiI meet me there,-J. IA
Jowett.
Dayton, Ohio.