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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-24
D0UGHNUTS ST EACH IN N. 7.
Society Leaders PeddIe Cakes on
Broadway and Wall Street to Aid
Salvation Army's Fund.

New York, May 22.-New FORKS
society leaders, after spending most
of the night cooking doughnuts in
Mrs. Vincent Astor's kitchen In her
Fifth avenue home, peddled them up
and down Broadway during the day
as voluntary recruits in the Salvation
army's drive for a $13,000,000 fund.
Wall street was early invaded and
dougl.nuts at a dollar apiece sold
faster than oil stocks on the curb.
The subways proved gold mine and
the Aston bakery almost broke down
In its efforts to meet the demand.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-24
Twenty Blocks Are Destroyed by Fire

Mobile, Ala. Ten squares OF Mo-
bile's residence section, lying near the
river front, were swept by fire which
caused $750,000 property damage, left
1900 people houseless, and destroyed
probably 200 buildings. The flames
were checked before reaching the
docks and shipbuilding plants which
lay in the path A citizens relief or
ganization, hastily formed, is now
caring for those left homeless.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-24
YanKs TionoIgu uy france.

Washington, May 22.-Sanitary, sec
tions Nos $50 and 625 were added to-
day to the United States army units au-
thorized to wear the Foupragere Of the
French Croix de Guerre and sanitary
section No. GAG to those which may
wear the Fourragere of the French
medaille militaire.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-24
Ex.crown Prince l.iable n rrIlal

London, May 70 Andrew lBonar
Law, government spokesman, speaking
in the house OF commons, said the for.
mer German crown prince and prison.
camp commandants are liable to trial
under the terms OF the treaty.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-24
Exploding Mine Kills Lieut.. Bruce.

San Diego, Cal, May 22--Lieut.
Frank Bruce, commander of the Unit
ed States mine sweeper Bobolink, was
killed by the explosion of mine In
the North sea on May 49, according
to telegram received by his wife
here.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-05-24
Thousand Workers Walk Out in
mpathy With. Common Laborers
'tEVho Demand so Cents an Hour

IT. Paul MIMI May %. Members
n sl6 labor unions here, estimated at
5e10 men, went on strike at a. m.
isls 9mpathy with common laborers,
My are on strike demanding 80 cents
ur a raise Of ten cents an hour,
v itsl q RiiPh hour day and recognition
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
A DARING ADVENTURE

The young airmen who are attempting to fly across the
Atlantic are eSsaying a dangerous adventure. and while the
world hopes that they will be successful, the result will be
awaited with much t%repidation. Everything possible has been
done to insure their safety, but it seems that the actual test
reveals defects in the machinery that cannot be provided against.
Air travel has long been a dream. When Daedalus and his
son had completed the Labyrinth in Crete, they fashioned for
themselves wings with which to fly home, These were held
together with wax, and young lcarus, being the more daring,
flew so high that he approached too near the sun, which melted
the wax and dropped him into the sea. Daedalus reached home in
safety. This astrological feat has been the hope and dream Of
many for centuries, and at present it seems in a fair way of being
realized. The hydroairplane travels faster than a wild duck, and,
like the duck, it is aquatic, and can skim over the water when
forced to come down 1t is considered a great triumph OF
science, this proposed rans-Atlanti flight. 1t annihIates time
and distance, and make the ocean narrower-a mere pond. 1t
gratifies the modern craving for haste. The man who is here
wants to be there, and the man who is there wants to be here,
and no time must be lost in making the change. There can be
no doubt about the new method OF travel. If every plane should
follow Icarus into the sea Others would be found to establish
this mode of travel. 1t is one Of the feats Of the present that
must be accomplished. Vessels have been stationed along the
route Of travel to furnish aid in case i. is necessary.
When air travel becomes safe there will be much Of it, and
its most attractive feature will be that an American in Europe
can get home in a short time, and without sea sickness. Rules
for navigating the air must be prescribed, just as for sea naviga-
ton, but these will come in due time.
Whether America or England makes the first trip is a small
matter, although one that strs the national pride of both coun-
tries. Without knowing very much about it, our six-bits goes
on the Americans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
PEACE

The News Scinntars correspondent, MI. Frank Fl. Simonds,
describes the treaty submitted to the Germans as an Anglo
Saxon peace, the product of the fusion Of American power and
British brains.
The fault Mr.. Simonds finds with the document, we con-
TESS, has no terrors for us.
There must be some virtue in the terms or else France,
Belgium and Italy would not complain of not getting all they
deserve, and Germany would not wall and whimper because the
terms are too severe.
The Germans contend that the terms are "a dictated peace
OF cruel severity" We have never quite understood the psychol-
ogy of the German mind. In victory the German is austere,
uncompromising, vindicdve and cruel. Ordinarily this would
indicate that he would be prepared to take his medicine in the
same proportion that he administers it.
But the German presents an altogether different spectacle.
The people OF the country made famous by its goosestep are
webbing on trembling and uncertain legs, and protesting that
they are unable to do one-half Of what they proposed to do to
their adversaries.
1t does not lie with the Germans to protest against any.
thing, There was time when protests to the Germans ayaIed
nothing, They turned deaf ears to every supplieation for mercy
made by detenseless women and children, and old and helpless
noncombatants. Lacking the ordinary insticts of humanity, the
Germans are appealing to the %sympathies Of those they outraged
to save them from the application of a Just and a righteous pun
ishment.
One reason for approving the "Anglo-Saxon peace" is tina,
1t is based upon justice, and without vindiotiveness that instead
OF discriminating the German nation it is preserved for the
especial purpose OF making amends as far as humanity possible
Tor the suffering it has brought upon the world.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
The Public Be SerUed
OK7E5PaT
n Qv KNoatoH.
SOME TINE THIS JULY.

SOME TINE THIS JULY. 49,
"Y'ain't looking very ht this morning, Jones" .
What happened"
Must have had 20 English mustards, a dozen horseradBhes, a lot Q
WOrcestershires and a 6ouRe Of tabascOs" T. S.
There is a dear old lady uptown who says she never expected .
live to zee the end of the war, but now she is hoping to be spared I
see the beginning Of the next one.
Col. Bill Doyle. commenting upon the correct English O, the Ro.
tonians. says he knew one once who always rected the quotation a
follows: Whom the gods would destroy the first make angry
Horace Fletcher left money to be used for prizes for slow satins
Cannot somebody do something to promote nOiseless eating?
Washington man has sued to recover $4,000 worth Of wbiskv.
A Was remarks somebody must have stolen his pocket flask
We love THE Little Fly Upon the Wall" We think it ~ sns q
weeks our mail has been so full of little flies upon the wall, win /
every so9E conceivable form from John Milton to Walt Mason. that no.
OF the poem arrived in todays morning mail, and while we low hes
column long and so far as little flies upon the wall are concerned. III th
future it will be our painful duty to swat them. Only two suhSec
oarred-prohihtion and flies.
An advertiser informs us that uptothe-minute stockings hay
This is the season, notes Mrs. Homer HOch, when the small boy
Onsy greahng up, hs fathers lawn mower in the hopes Of getting q 10
cutting the neighbors grass.
A scientist says the fewer garments people wear the lonpek the
will live. II that is the case they will have to shoot Annette on 5udf
,u.,1 An Indian In u ,sGuay in washinstOn state sues for divorce becag il 4.
zation struck in nobody would have expected him to.
This Building viii Be Located by Cohen Bros. May 1!T-sig
lamped by Emil Newman.
There are days when a column writer feels about as necessap u
whistle in a cemetery. One Of these days comes when a cont Hbutc
Joke taken from TitBits which has already been published three time
in the Boston Transcript.
The Pasha boys, Enver and Tewfk, seem to have dropped ont
Ssnt In turkey; and by the way, what has become of Turkey itssff
WHO is HE?
Headline says: "rhree-Ton Cheese Comes to the City"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS


1t appeared as II the performers on
the current bill at the Orpheum, which
began Monday night for the first por-
tlon OF the week, endeavored to regale
their audiences with every variety of
vaudeville speciality extant. In fact, 30
much was presented by the various
acts that M felt as though he had
seen a miniature circus.
To begin with, All Sparks and COM
pany presented a fanclful bit OF min
icry which will appeal most favorably
to the youngsters. He has entitled his
act Kat Knaps," and It has TO do
largely with the supposed antics Of the
cat kingdom.
Andrus and George, who, under this
appellation. would appear to be two
male performers, are very much femi-
nine! In fact. one OF them romps
through her act clad in a pair OF baby
blue pajamas. The story unfolded IL
supposed to be a tale Of two stranded
actresses who are seeking work, but
who find 1t eludes them. as does the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
LAST BEETHOVEN
CONCERT PLEASES
Fitziu and Segurola Make
Good ALI That Had Been
Promised Of Them
BY GEORGE WILLIAMSON.

Anna Ftziu and Andres de Segurola,
as the final concert offering of the
Beethoven club for the season Of 1918
10, delighted a large and representa-
tive audience at the New Lyric theater
Monday evening. Their program was
well chosen and both artists measured
up fully to expectations, meriting the
liberal and enthusiastic approval of
their auditors. The only mar to the
pleasure of the evening was the appar-
emily unnecessary walt of something
over half an hour between the first
and second parts Of the program, which
tried the patience of everyone, How
ever. the excellence OF the latter half
of the program, which was the presen-
tation Of the musical sketch, "Grand@
ma Was Right" tended to smooth the
feelings Of any who had been ruffled
by the long wait.
Naturally the object of keenest in
SO much has been said n written.
for she has won for herself a lofty
position in The operate world, having
been for the past few years one Of
the brightest luminaries in the galaxy
Of stars in the Chicago Opera company.
She has been heralded as one Of the
beauties of the stage, and her attrac-
IlOilC IldtC pSC-i lax DubJCSI Vi ut-
counted columns. Her appearance here
caused some disappointment in that re-
spect, for it was her singing and her
charm of personality which attracted
more than her pulchritude, as time is
having it's way and the years are bring
ing matronly dignity and-let it be
spoken s~oftly-flesh. She is an artist
gracious as a May morning when the
sun Is at. it's best. Hers is a voice
Of delicious c~learness, yelvety richness
and artistic resonance, and she knows
well how to make use of 1t.
Her two opening selections, the arias
familiar and popular. were delightful,
while she won rapturous appreciation
In giving as encore the beautiful Nine.
Butterfly" number. In her second
group she won fresh plaudits with some
numbers sung in English, displaying
excellent articulation and finish. As
Nine. de Montville in the sketch she
was even more charming than before,
for she was manifestly more vt home
in costume. 1t was easy to see why
she has won u a prominent position
In opera and has added such luster to
some of the roles she has sung.
Segurola and his rich and melodious
basso- baritone did not d~isappoint. and
he added much to the excellence Of
the concert. While 1t can not be said
that he possesses a voice of remarkable
quality, and it apparently has lost much
OF its freshness and appeal, he sang
| with a finish and intelligence that left
| little to be wished for. 1t was in his
second group that he really aroused
much appreciation, the old English Sc
lection, II Will Give You the Keys Of
| Heaven" starting It, while the Spanish
| number "Clavelitos," by Valverde,
proved wonderfully pleasing. Into this
| he put more fire and life than any
| thing else. He grsciously added as an
encore a pretty little thing. "Daddy's
Little Boy As the marquis in the
| musical plsylet he proved very salts
| flying. As accompanist Emil j. Polals
Droyed vary accentahle
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
RETRIBUTION

When the great German, Friedrich Won Logau, wrote
Though the mills OF God grind slowly, they grind exceed
Ingy. small" his message was unheeded by his countrymen.
II fell on deaf ears. AT last, after $50 years, it is making itself
heard, which shows the indestructibiity of truth and its
insSence on being recognized. After nearly 50 years the
people of Alsace-Lorraine arc coming into their own. The
mills of God have been grinding all these years, and the
rapachy OF the Germans, that glutted itself in 1877, has been
ground into fine dust. These territories are not only safely
back in France, and a part OF the patrie, but they are add.
tionally guarded by the fact that the Germans cannot
approach the Rhine beyond a ~ffty-mie limit. At fifty miles
they can do no damage, in spite of their seventy-five-mi
guns, which will or should be taken from them. Asace-
Lorraine and brave little Luxembourg are all ransomed, and
will be permitted to live their own lives in their own way
As with individuals so with nations. Error, wrong and
injustice, no matter how they may flourish and triumph for a
season, are sure to be ground into dust by the mills of God
which never halt nor rest nor cease grinding until %retributive
Justice is done. As that great lawyer, Jere Black, once said
"Justice treads with lcaden heel, but strikes with iron hand
The Germans are learning these truths to their infinite sorrow
and humiliation. =
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
BOOSTS LOAN
WAY OVER HIGH TOP

PADUCAH. KY, May 10. (Spl.)-Mc-
Cracken county's quota for the Victory
Liberty loan was 1881. $50. McCracken
county's subscriptions reached S947. 450.
Except for $45, 500 the bonds were sub
scribed by the city Of Paducah. 1t Is
quite possible however. that two county
precincts which are yet to report, will
bring up the figures $4,000 or more
To the Boy Scouts goes the credit for
sales amounting to $2ll,20 The indi-
vidual subscriptions were topped by
John W, Keller, who bought $50, 900
worth Of bonds Of the fifth issue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

Wont you take a chair While we
are waiting?
Your Majesty forgets that | can not
understand YOU" replied the Pumpkin
head, III you wish me to sit down
you must make a sign for me to do SC"
The Scarecrow came down from his
throne and rolled an armchair to a
position behind the Pumpkinhead. Then
he gave Jack a sudden push that sent
40 awkward a fashion that he doubled
up like a jack knife and had hard work
to untagle himself.
Did you understand that sign
asked His Majesty, politely.
Perfectly" declared Jack, reaching
up his arms to turn his head to the
front, the pumpkin having twisted
around upon the stick that supported it.
you seem hastily made remarked
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
MISSISSIPPI RISING.

HICKMAN. Ky. May 10. (Spl,l-
The Mississippi river is rising rapidly,
the rains OF the past week having
been nearly general, but the river will
not reach alarming stage unless there
should be more rain. There is now
40 feet In sight on the Cairo. gauge,
which will flood the upper bottoms
above Hickman, which section Is un-
protected by levee, Much OF the upper
farming Is well under way. the water
now getting over the ground and 40
feet viii about cover all that section.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
By L. Frank Baum

clover leaves were embroidered. and
she wore a jounty little jacket trimmed
with sparkling emeralds of a uniform
size.
why, it's little Jellia Jamb,' ex-
claimed the Scarecrow, as the green
maiden bowed her pretty head before
him. do you understand the language
of the Gillikins, my dear?"
for l was born In the North Coun-
try"
Then you shall be our interpreter
said the Scarecrow, and explain to this
Pumpkinhead all that | say, and also
explain to me all that he say Is
this arrangement satisfactory" he
asked, turning toward his guest.
Very satisfactory indeed" was the
reply.
"Then ask him, to begin with" re-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
CITY SCHOOLS
HOLD COMMENCEMENT

UNION CITY, Tenn, May 10, (Spl.)
The commencement sermon for the
city public schools was delivered at the
Cumberland Presbyterian church In this
city Sunday night by Rev, A, c, Bell,
Of Jackson, Tenn
Monday night the seniors gave an
entertainment in the senior hall. Tues!
day night the junior or grammar school
WssnsaddH nigbt VIII IL ,I ne g b,sh soS ana
graduation exercises will be held at the
Christian church and an address will
be delivered by r. o. Morris. Thurs
day night the senior class will be ad-
dressed by DR.. Edwin Minis. of Van
derbilt university.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

the seareorow, watching Jacks efforts
TO straightcn himself,
Not more so than Your Majesty"
was the frank reply,
There is this difference bet u.s.
said the Scarecrow, that whereas |
VII but not break, you will
break, but not bend"
AZ this moment the soldier returned
ieaolhE a young girl by the hand. She
seemed very sweet and modest, having
a pretty face and beautiful green eyes
hair. \ dainty green silk skirt
reached to her knees, showing silk
stoeklnss, embroidered with pea pods.
OF lettuce for decorations instead OF
Devs or buckles. Upon hsr snksn waist
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

slippery eel. But after considerable
nonsense they come to the end OF their
rainbow and find at least temporary
relief.
Jessie and Dollie Miilar, musicians
Inc entertainers Of a broad variety,
fore their auditors in ~gieeful abundance.
In fact, one OF the Millar sisters is a
~cornetist of more than ordinary ability
and the South Sea Island dances OF
the other sister are equally pleasing.
Parish and Peru, who are versatile
finish to make them big timers. The
film attraction Is Marguerite Marsh in
Conquered Hearts" a story which will
be found entirely satisfying,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

sumed the Scarecrow, turning to Jellia,
what brought him to tho Emerald
city
But instead OF this the girl, who had
been staring al Jack. said to him:
you are certainly a wonderful crea-
ture. Who made you7"
"A boy named Tip answered Jack.
What does he say inquired the
Scarecrow. NY ears Y de-
"He a that Your Maiesty's brains
girl. demurely.
Tho Soarecrow moved uneasiiy upon
his throne and felt Of his head with
hls left hand.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

Ter, Stein and Phillips in harmonies arc
another popular favorite and Saxton
and Farrell in a comedy. THE Trou-
bles OF an Actress are creating mirth
at every performance. Ryan and Moore
in bits Of songs and a pianologue OF
guerite Clark in Lets Eloje," a COM
edy drama, is the film star. Loew's
News Weekly Is added.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
NEW HARDWARE M

WINONA, Miss, May 10. (Spl. ~
Shelton Hardware company Is the l
est acquisition In the business word
the city. The new company is On
the management of Mr.. Shelton. "
ona now has two hardware firms
is n Of the best hardware market6
the state. m
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
LODGES OBSERVE SUNDAY
AS DECORATION DAY

NEwBERN, Tenn, May IS. (spll-
The Newborn lodge, l. o. o. F., No.
80, observed Sunday afternoon as Dec
tery and Poplar Grove burying ground,
The members of the organization met
in a body at the city hall Sunday aft
erRoon at 3 IN. and marched to the
cemeteries and decorated tn graves
Of their deceased brethren.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
Loew's l,yceum.

Marcus Loew's vaudeville offering,
comprising five acts, which is the at
traction at Loew's Lyceum for the first
half OF the week, Is attracting favorable
comment on all sides and Is pleasing
capacity audiences at every perform
ance, The bill is headed by the Chal-
fonte sisters, two versatile young WON
en- who are presenting a dancing act
handsomely staged and costumed. Hud-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

In spite Of the petulant spirit OF Premier Orlando, and
the threats made when the delegation left Paris for Rome. il is
as evident as anything that Italy has won a diplomatic VIC
tory as a result OF the disposition OF the Fiume issue. As
finally decided Fiumc is to be under the control Of the league
OF nations for, a period OF three years, and at the end of that
time Italy will have possession OF the city that by right
belongs to II.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13
START PREVENTED

DALLAS, Tex, May 13.-Unfavorable
flying conditions today prevented seven
Love field airplanes starting on q flight
to Boston in interest Of the army re-
cruiting campaign. 1t was hoped the
start could be made early Wednesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

Germanys bill for $2,loOy0OOyOOo against the allies for
deaths caused from manutrnion indicates the possibility OF
biting off more than one can chew.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-13

1t would be a great convenience if the city would pass
an ordinance requiring automobile drivers to furnish the press
with a casualty list each day.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-08-27
NOOK

Miss Elizabeth Pile. who is attend.
ing the Business University at Bowl
ing Green, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Pile.
Miss Bevye Smiley, of Kingswood
is visiting Miss Lula Smith.
Mr.. E. E. Parson, Guthrie, Okla
is spending few days with his aunt
Mrs. John Pile.
Miss Eliza Pile entertained to din
ner Thursday Misses Mary Emma Pile
of Holden, W. Va, Margaret Pile. OF
Louisville, and Elizabeth Pile, OF
Bowling Green. Messrs E. E. Parson
of Guthrie, Okla, and Parson Pile,
of Nook
Mrs. ]. c Tucker, of McDaniels,
visited her mother, Mrs. J. H. Hayes,
Thursday.
Miss Eliza Pile spent Wednesday
with her cousins, from West Virginia,
at their fathers, John Pile
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmer Lucas, of
Duncan Valley, spent Saturday night
and Sunday with his father, Bank"
Lucas, of this place
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-08-27

Mrs. Lucy Arms and daughters,
Ora and Nora, OF West View, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Cave Laslie, Saturday
and Sunday
Mr. Orville Nix. of Locust Hill
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with his brother, Jesse Nix and fam
ily.
Wade Pile, of Hardinsburg, spent
the weekend with his brother and
sister, o. II. Pile and Miss Eliza Pile
o. II. Pile, Miles Drane and Wade
Pile are at Custom pricing tobacco
grown on Wade Piles farm.
A .protracted meeting is in progress
at Fairview church near here. +
Mrs. Geargia Lockard, of Illinois
is visiting her brother. Mr.. Riley
Tucker and family.
School is progressing nicely under
Mrs. Maria Spurrier's teaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Nix. OF Kings
wood, spent Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs. bud" Drane
Miss Matte Cundiff, Westview,
spent the weekend with Miss Daisy
Tucker.
Miss Cola Pile returned to Holden,
W. Va. Friday after spending her