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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
MILLION WANTED
FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS

The cooperation of the community
building committee of the ChRrnper OF
Commerce with committees OF the Cl!y
club and the Rotary club TO ascertain
the improvements necessary 70 mo1e,n.
ize the equipment and buildings OF the
public schools Of Memphis, with a view
to asking the legislature for an en-
abling act for q bond Issue OF $oOo' WV
was secured by a committee Of the
Federated Parent-Teacher ASSOCIATIONS
Monday. -
neared before the community building
committee accompanied by the presi-
don't Of the Parent Teacher federation,
Mrs, II. w. Hale. Mrs. Beney Harris
presented the plea Of the woman,s
committee for the support OF the pusl-
ness men OF the city Of their efforts
70 SECURE funds to correct what Is said
10 be a deplorable deficiency In build
ings and equipment, especially sanitary
equipment. h u
munity building committee, appointed
the following committee OF i've TO en-,
Rotary clubs: Dr. TAFT Butler, 5. T.
Anderson, S. l.. Calhoun. G, NJ
Churchil and T. h. Hooker. Mr.. Ian
son viii serve on the committee as eX-
officio chairman. When the evidence
of the actual needs OF the schools shai.
report back to the original committee
Their report will then be referred TO
tbe hoard Of directors OF the chamber
with the hope that they may send a
committee to plead for the bond issue
before the legislature, a..
Mrs. Harris deplored the fact that
the county schools for white children
ore in much better condition than the
citv schools. She declared that 1t is
necessary for Memphis to build and
eGuip her city schools not only in an
nn-to-date manner, but to the extent
that they will take are Of the future
growth OF the city,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
Van Vliet at Goodwin.

Although the audience which heard
Cornelius Van Vliet, the celebrated
Dutch cellist, at the Goodwin institute
Monday evening vas not as large as
the artistic merit 70 the recital de-
served, IL made up for It's size by the
warmth Of its appreciation, There was
n 3vhoie-hearted response to the music
which should have been felt keenly
by the artist, and apparently it was.
His playing was delightful n those
who have had the pleasure Of listening
to him as soioist with the Minneapolis
orchestra. enjoyed a fuller measure of
1t when he was the sole attraction.
A recital on this beautiful instru-
ment was a novelty to local people, and
this may in a measure explain why
there was not a larger audience. But
and obtains results which show him
to be the master which he is. His
tone work Is excellent and he has won
derful technique. There Is a delicacy
to his playing which attests his skin
ard pleases his listeners.
The program was varied and naturally
was not very familiar to the average
listener, for the reason that cello re-
citals are not often heard.
Miss Birdie Chamberlin served as ac-
companlst and as usual was no small
rart Of the attraction. She Is capable
and always Pleasing. Her work an
narentlv was appreciated. as she was
given due recognition by Van Vliet.
oven though that rentleman in his exits
from the sta9e failed 10 allow the lady
to precede him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
Orpheunl.

Another thoroughly enjoyable bill is
being offered patrons Of the 0rpheum
theater this week. Two acts divide the
honors and both leave little to be de-
sired. Nine. Doree's celebrities, pre-
senting in tabloid form impressions Of
great operate stars, including four men
and four to lovers of good
music is easily the best number on
the bill, but the intensely dramatic Of
fering, where Things Happen" giving
vivid glimpses Of scenes upon the bat
tlefields in France, is Il wonderfully
apt presentation and is enhanced by the
marvellous scenic worth of its unique
lighting effects.
Herbert Clifton, in his travesties of
the weaker sex, possesses the same
marvellous soprano voice exhibited here
previously and this season he has a
wealth of new costumes. He scored
a distinct triumph Monday evening.
Mike Bernard, ragtime pianist, well
known to Memphians, and Frisco, the
dexterous xylophonist, both drew re-
peated encores and are sure to please,
Helen Gleason and company in the
comedy sketch, 1.-THE Submarine At
tack" win be remembered from previ-
u appearances but the sketch and
the cast have lost none OF the good
points, The Florence Duo with their
exhibition of novelties in magic also
proved pleasing and crew much ap-
plause.
The Orpheum travel weekly, showing
In Bermuda, and the weekly Of
fetal war pictures complete the bill.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Pair of Skies"

Laughs are the predominating ele-
ment to be found in Edward Peple's
"A Pair of Skies" which was presented
at the New Lyric theater Monday night
at the hands of the New Lyric Players.
1t Is "a happy vehicle Peple has con-
cocted for the amusement loving pub
lie and few plays have been so con-
ouclve to laughs as has "A Pair OF
Skies"
Edward Peple, himself once a tired
business man, as the saying goes, found
much to amuse him IN every day life
and he has taken two business part
ners, engaged III a thriving business,
but constantly given to petty bicker-
ing, as his principal characters. Thorough
the medium of a sagacious lawyer and
a deck Of cards, Pepie. us If by leger-
domain, converts one or the partners
into a butler in the nome OF the more
lucky partner and there the fun begins,
The butler is SO tied by legal YER
biage in the contract that he must sub
nit to the most mental duties dictated
by his eTstwhile business collaboration
and without recourse. However through
the connivance of his fiance, the but
Ter feigns intense interest in his part
neCs wife to such an extent that the
contract is broken by the only way
pQssible-mutual agreement.
The play abounds in witty lines. crisp
epigrams and above all, some of the
cleverest situations and most ~laughable
clmaXeS to be found In comedies. A
most creditable rendition is given by the
players despite the fact that the manu-
script did not arrive until Friday and
rehearsals were necessarily short.
Arthur Bramley as n. Boggs Johns,
the losing partner; James Donlan, as
the master partner, and Keith M, Ross
as the astute layer, are in leading roles,
! Miss Lillian Kemble, Miss Mabel Car
ruthers and Miss Viviene Osborne are
pleasantly cast and one Of the best
parts in the play Is that Of Mrs. Will
liam Bittner, who is excellent as Cod
dies, the amorous maid.
Owing to previous bookings which
would leave the New Lyric Players vir-
tually no open dates next week, the
presentation of "a Pair of Skies" marks
these players farewell week in Mem
phis. Performances will be given each
night except Thursday and Friday anc
matinees are for Wednesday, Satur-
day and Sunday.
G. E. B.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
8VNCMWIGGTLX 81
SBEDTIME STORY


"Wowt Ouch! Smouch! Oh. dear
me-: Every tooth in my head is broken
OH howled the Skuddlemagoon,
Those are not apples in that basket!
Ihey're hard stones, Away with youi'
Then the Skuddlemagoon himself
seuttled away over the hills, out Of
SlGht. not hurting the bunny at all,
Uncle Wiggily looked at the apples left
IN his basket, Then he tried TO bite
one. 1t was as hard as a rock.
oh, what can have happened the nice
apples l had for Grandpa Gooseyg"
cried Uncle Wiggily sadly.
l fro2e them solid to fool the Skud-
dlemagoon and make him break his
teeth" said a jolly voice, and there
stood Jack Frost, balancing himself on
one toe in a snow bank, Il froZe the
apples as hard as stones" he said. But
don't you care, Uncle Wiggily. When
you get to Grandpa Goosey's. just put
the frozen apples in cold water, and
that viii draw out all the ice and snow,
and they'll be almost as good as ever. "
Thank YOU said Uncle ~Wiggily.
Then he took the frozen apples to
Grandpa Goosey and they We're soon
unfrozen in cold water, and thus every
thing came out all right, I'm glad to
say. SO If the picture OF the dog In
our parlor doesn't bark at the cat on
the back fence I'll tell YOU next about
Uncle Wiggily %chopping some wood.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
STEVEN RICE BURIED.

Following solemn services at the
Sacred Heart church Tuesday after
noon, Steven Rice, aged 10. son OF SEN
ator and Mrs. Frank j. Rice. 1898 Pea
body avenue was laid to rest In Elm
wood cemetery. The body arrived In
Memphis at I o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs, Rice,
who had been called to the bedside OF
their son at Sewanee Military academy,
where he was taken suddenly III viii,
acute appendicitis. An operation failed
TO save his life, and he died at $3.50
o'clock Monday morning.
steven Rice attended the Memphis
University school here before going. to
Sewanee and was liked by all his fel-
low students because of his good nature
and cheer. His mother was compelled
To- leave the bedside of her infant child,
who is III, when news of her sons II
ness was given her. The child's condi-
ton was much improved Tuesday
senator Rice was accompanied tc
Memphis by Senators F, d. Fuller and
l.. Il. Gwin, Representatives Hunt
CATION, p. r. Bright. o. Sumner. md
Joseph Crawford, OF Bedford.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
It SAVED
HER LIFE. SHE SAYS
Mrs. Perry Could Not Walk
Across RoOm--Her Recovery
Through Taking TanlaC
ASt0niSheS Friends.

my friends are SO astonished at my
recovery that ! just tell them I'm TAX
ing Tanlac, which is enough TO account
for my being so well,' said Mrs, u. L.
Perry, Of 1901 Eighth avenue. South
Nashville, Tenn.
Il suffered from such awful attacks
OF nervous Indigestion she continued,
that | became really afraid another
attack would be my last, for they would
almost kill me. | had suffered for over
a year with these attacks and got so
I could eat nothing but milk and toast;
even q drink Of water would distress
me, and at night | could hardly sleep
for the s%mothering spells that would
almost stop ms breath. My limbs would
become numb and chilled all through,
night sweats weakened me till | couldn |
walk across the and lay almost
helpless in bed for three months,
lone OF my friends told me how much
Tanlae has helped her, so ! started
taking 1t. and before long | was eating
just anything and feeling much better;
my strength began to return II | have
been gaining ever since, | a go any
where / want to, do all my houseworK;
| sleep like a child and get up in the
mornings feeling fine
TRnlac Is sold in Memphis by war
mock Drug Co. and Weiss Pharmacy
and the leading druggist in practically
adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
tCopydight, 1918, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
By AOMAHn q CAEIS

- NAEAAa AVAgF AN NAAAluAG new HId-
per Syndicate.)
BY HOWARD r. oARIs.
Once upon a time, when Uncle Wig
gily Longears, the bunny rabbit gentle
man, reached home in his hollow stump
bungalow, after having been put to look
Tor an adventure, he couldn't find Nurse
Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy.
Il wonder where that nice muskrat
lady housekeepeT Of mine can be-" said
Uncle Wiggily. Then he called: Where
are you, Nurse JAne?"
I'm down c~ellaFi" answered a voice
faint and far away, such as we some
times hear in dreams.
Bless my red, white and blue rheu-
matism crutch!' said Uncle Wiggily.
What are you doing down cellar? ?"
Nurse Jane.
What are you going to do with ap-'
ples asked the bunny
Make a pie with some" spoke the
muskrat lady, and Pn also bring up a
few so II you want to take them to
Grandfather Goosey Gander you may
Thank you, ! will" said Uncle Wig
gly: 50, after he had warmed his PINK,
tWlnkling nose at the kitchen fire out
he started again with a basket of APP
Piles on his paw.
Grandpa Goosey will like the ap-
pies" said Mr.. Longears. 1T was very
good Of you to think OF them for him,
- III SO taAAOs anu hiSO NtIY HLG6 VI Nuu
to make a pie for me-"
wei, be sure you come home in time
to eat It at supper" said the muskrat
lady. I'll have a warm apple pie and
a bit of cheese for you"
oh, joy!' cried Uncle Wiggily, and
he felt so happy that tears anne into
his eyes, Just as when, sometimes,
daddy laughs too hard. But Uncle Wig
gily didn't dare let many tears OF joy
come into his eyes, for it was a very
cold day and his tears would soon have
frozen into little icicles down the side
of his twink, pinkling nose.
Il must hurry along with these APP
pies to Grandpa Goosey, or ! may freeze
myself" said the bunny to himself.
And then he hoped along over the
fields and through the woods. and it
Kept getting colder and colder, for Jack
Frost was at his best now
Jack Frost had frozen the brooks,
and the duck pond; and he had frozen
the rain drops into white snow srystals
that covered the fields and Uncle Wig
with his paws as he hoped along.
All Of a sudden, as Mr.. Longears was
carrying the apples to Grandpa Goosey
Gander, all Of a sudden, I say, out
from under a snowbank jumped the
bad old Skuddlemagooh.
"Oh. no and Oh, hal" cried the Skud-
and he looked very, very hard at the
basket Uncle Wiggily carried on his
paw. What have we here?"
Apples, II you please, my goo(
Skuddlemagoon!' cried Uncle Wiggily
politely. Apples for Grandpa Goosey!,
"Ha! You're wrong-twice wrong!'
cried the unpleasant creature. In thu
first place I'm not a good Skuddlema'
goon-I'm bad-as bad as can be! And
in the second place, those apples arr
not for Grandpa G~oosey-they are TO
me-"
"Oh!' said Uncle Wiggily, sort o
: family protesting like. Obi"
mot Otis Al" cried the Skuddle
magoon. "a is fors apples, SO rosy ant
sweet, just made for us Skuddlemagooi
, chaps to eat!' ~
And then, all Of a sudden. the Skud
dlemagoon reached out his claw, grab
bed an apple out of the basket AM
took a large. impolite bite and then, al
at once
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
Dandrdff Surely
Destroys the Hair

Girls-if you want plenty OF thick,
beautiful, glossy, silky hair. do by all
means get rid of dandruff, for II will
starve your hair and ruin 1t II you
don't.
1t doesn't do much good to try to
brush or wash 1t out. The only sure
way to get rid Of dandruff Is to dis
solve II. then you destroy it entirely.
To do this. get about four ounces OF
ordinary liquid arvon; apply it al night
when retiring; use enough to moisten
the scalp and rub II In gently with the
finger tips,
BY morning, most II not all. 81 your
dandruff will be gone. and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace of It.
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop. and
YOUR hair viii look and feel a hundred
times better. You can Bet liquid arvon
at any drug store. II is inexpensive
and four ounces Is all you will iced
no matter how much dandruff you have,
This simple remedy never fails. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
FIVE MEMPHlANS
IN CASUALTY LIST

hFive Memphians are named In Tues.
days casualty list as victims OF the
Germans, one having died from WOUNDS,
Capt. Frank Nelson Lewis, brother OF
Or. A. C. Lewis, 1924 Exchange hulld-
ing, succumhed to wounds In January,
which were received In the allied drive
before the armistice, In letters to, MS
brother, Capt. Lewis told OF having both
arms broken and legs shattered by
machine gun bullets.
Private Harry Weiss, son OF H. weiss,
230 South Driver street, was slightly
gassed In September, He has fully re-
covered, however, and Is ready to re-
turn with the 30th division. He rs an
infantryman. The last letter received
from him was dated Jan. IA at Mont
blot, France,
Corporal August j, Young, son OF G.
NJ. Young, 1880 Overton Park avenue
has been wounded slightly IN action
He also has a brother, Louis A. Young
with the American expedittonary forces.
Lieut.. Matt Monaghan. who wa!
wounded three months ago, Is reported
in tuesdays casualties also. ,..
Private Frederick NJ. Baugh,, llbS
Rayner street, previously reported MISS
ing in action, is now reported as slight
Iy wounded. His friends believe he re-
turned to his company after being sep
arated In battle for W or three days
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
OFFICERS SET FREE
BY JUDGES ORDER

Former Patrolmen lowers and powdy,
charged with having received bribes
from a woman, Miss Mary Carter, we're
declared not guilty in the First criminal
court late Monday on ~peremptory In
structions from Judge Richards. The
judge explained that he could not be-
lieve the story OF the Carter woman,
chief witness against the two,
The specific charge against the for
me patrolmen was compromising IA
crime. The girl was arrested In De-
cember charged with violating the
liquor law. When taken to police sta
tion she said the two men were or night
duty at Grand Central station at the
time Of her arrest and she paid them
$40 for protection, she testified that
she had been approached by Dowdy
about a week before The transaction for
which she was arrested. and that he
told her that she could engage In the
unlawful business Of bringing whisky
into Memphis provided that she would
not bring into the city more than four
suitcases of liquor at one time. "He
told me that he wanted IS for each suit
case OF liquor, saying that Is what we
get for r."
states Attorney Bates prosecuted the
case, while Abe Cohn represented the
former patrolmen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
SUED
AGAIN FOR WRECK

Another damage suit was filed against
Baxter v apldridge, who ran down and
fatally injured Lucille Maxwell, one OF
the two nurses who later died from be-
ing struck by his automobile. w. II.
Woodbridge also Is made party to the
suit which was filed by G. T. Fitzhugh,
attorney for w. II. Maxwell, admins
traitor of the estate Of Lucille Maxwell.
The action is for $50, 900.
The declaration charges that Wool
bridge was intoxicated when driving the
car at the time the two young women
were injured; that the car was running
at an excessive rate Of speed and was
on the wrong side of the street. The
father, W. II. Woodbridge, is made
party defendant TO the suit on the
ground that the car operated by the
son was the property Of the father.
Suit for S25, 900 already had beer flied
by the heirs to the estate OF Miss Eva
Haryell. who also died as a result of the
accident.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY. FEB. S, 1919.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 1919.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Venus and the sun rule strongly this
day for good, Mars is in evil place,
II would seem, from the reading or
the stars, that there is likely to be
military activity. Mars Is In q place
making for conflicts, the marching OF
soldiers and EXAMINATIONS Of move
ment that bring about dramatic events;
Women should make the most OF
their opportunities during this sway OF
the stars, which promises much to those
who have ambition.
1t is a fortunate rule for love affairs.
of which there viii be many.
The sun Is In an aspect that gives
announcement to those who seek place
or position. Honors for women, who
will receive many important appoint
ments, are foretoid.
Contentious are f~oreshadowed Tor
bodies of legislators and public organ
izations. Congress Will be the scene
Of q sensational occurrence his month,
the seers declare.
Again a change on the presidents
cabinet is prophesied. This viii be
subject to the stars now directing the
president, which are held to cause sur
prises and sudden or unexpected incl
dents.
1nlS SnOulu DC II kANNl INV '""E, -
all social matters, for3 theaters and for
entertainments Of every sort,
Astrologers fcSetell the INTRODUCTION
| of a new custom in the United states
| which will greatly benefit hotels res-
| taurants and boarding places
Cooperation in all lines of business
| will be encouraged by developments In
the national life.
Labor continues subject to planetary
| government, making for many contests
and strikes, but steady progress toward
improved conditions.
There is a sign read as menacing 10
/ selfishness, arrogance and greed tof
/ power, whether In public or private me,
Persons whose birthdate II Is have
| the augury OF a year of success and
prosperity. Those who are employed
| probably will be promoted.
Children born on this day are Likely
TO be steady and industrious. These
| subjects Of Auuarius usually have VS.
ion that aids them in winning success,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
Keeps the Straightest,
Unruliest Hair in Curl

You've never seen anything work
such wonders for straight, lank, unruly
hair as pain liquid silmerine. Nothing
else will keep the hair in curl for SO
long n time-nor produce such q
tifully ustrous. misunderstanding curls
and waves. Damp or windy weather
has no terrors for the woman who
uses II. And no one need hesitate to
use II, for II rs sc easily applied with
a brush and Is so perfectly harmless.
II leaves no greasy, sticky or streaky
trace. The curliness can be acquired
in three hours, though many prffer
to apply the liquil at bedtime When
the hair is combed out 1t Is delightful
" soft and fluffy.
Anyone who will get a bottle OF
| auFd silmerine from the druggist and
follow the accompanying directions
'cill have a most agreeable surprise.
The liquid is also valued as a splendid
dyessing for the hair. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
"A Tailor a Man"

"A Tailor-Made Man. Harry James
Smiths American comedy Of infinite
charm and joyous laughter, which raj
for a solid year at the Cohan and Har-
ris theater, New York, made such a dis
tinct hit that every other part of the
country was clamoring for 1t before II
had completed more than two months
of its engagement. AS a result of this
insistent demand. Conan and Harris de-
cided to send the play on tour and It
theater Thursday and Friday nights,
with a special Friday matinee. i was
by all odds the outstanding comedy sue
cess on Broadway last season, and 1t
had the distinction of being advertised
by its audiences more than n other
play in the metropolis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04

When Joe Cook undertook for the
first time the task of producing an en-
tire vaudeville show .ny himself, he
vas taxed to the limit to impersonate
the favorite comedy or pathos OF others
who had made a lifetime speciality Of
his or her act. But practice has en-
abled this rather remarkable young man
to perfect an act which is not only in
terestinE from the ~1tandpoint of versa
tility, but is good entertainment. Cook
puts on six acts of vaudeville by him :
self. Harry Brooks is another feature
of the bin, being presented in IAN OLD
Minstrel Man." a sketch Of pathos and
comedy. Others on the bill are Fem
tell and Cecil in musical bits and the
Three Rianos in acrobatics. William
Hart in branding Broadway" is the
film star.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
LEMON JUICE
WHITENS SKIN
Girlsl Make beauty lotion
at home for few cents

Squeeze the Juice Of two lemons into
q bottle containing three ounces Of
Orchard White, shake we'll. and you
have a quarter pint Of the lest bleach
ing and skin whitening lotion and com
plexion beautifier at very. very small
cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces Of orchard white for q
grant lotion into the face, neck, arn.s
and hands each day and see how tan
redncss, saliowness, sunburn and Wind
burn disappear and how clear, soft and
rosy white the skin becomes. Yes' II
N harmless.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
VALUABLE GRIP o L

The thief who, at Grand Central
station, stepped way with a grip be-
longing to W. C. Dickerson, Randolph
building, probably was that he
was carrying a young bank. The grip
contained a $500 check on the CONNER
cial Trust and Savings bank and a
second $79S.46 check. A $50 Liberty
bond was also lost. The total value Of
the grip and contents was $1,34S.46.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-04
BETTER

Investigation Of passenger train
schedules to and from Memphis, with
the end of improving the service for
shoppers and other visitors to Memphis,
will be conducted by a committee Of five
men selected by G. g. Hanson, chair
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce.
The committee is as follows: !. D. Block,
M. NJ. Bosworth, James Davspt, C.
A. DeSaussure and Fred Orgill.