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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
CRAPS GAME MAY
RESULT FATALLY

Stabbed five times In the back early
Sunday night, w. A. Campbell, -, a
soda dispenser at ninstuhls, on North
Main street, lies In a nrecarious Son@~
dition nj st. Joseph's hospital. where
he was taken Immediately after the
affrRy, which occurred in the 'front.' part
Of the store. Warren Chandler, u, also
a soda dispenser, who inflicted the
wounds, was arrested a few hours later
by Detective Hecklc and fatrolman
York and Is being held on n charge Oh
assault to commit murder,
According to the police, Campbeu was
at work in the store at I;&o O'clock
Sunday evening when Chandler, accom-
panied by two hoy friends. went IN
and called Campbell to the front door;
While n OF Chambers friends held
Campbell, Chandler drew n knife and
began jabbing Campbell IN the baek'
One Of the blows struck the spine.
Monday Campbel's condition took a
change for the worse and he Is In a
semiconsctous condition,
Chambers version of the trouble va.
ries widely from the first report IL
claims that the alteration grew out
OF a craps game staged saturday night
Mt Campbelrs home on Adams avenue
In which Campbell IA a heavy loser
In an effort to soothe Camphelrs feel
ings, Chandler said he returned $40 o.
the money,
Chandler says he went to see Camp
hell. thinking that they were good
friends. and not for trouble, He say
Campbell and his brother attacked him
hut did not explain how all the wound
cara In the back
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
New Lyric.

when Dreams Come True" which
has attained much popularity since it
was first presented in New York and
son, viii be presented Tuesday matinee
and night at the New Lyric theater.
when Dreams Come True" Is aptly
described as a dainty musical comedy
OF youth, full Of tuneful music and
catchy longs, many of which will have
no doubt already reached you on the
wings OF popularity. This Ii one OF
the best Of its type of plays produced
during recent seasons. 1t possesses that
rarest Of musical-comedy virtues-a
plot, with sustained interest, and, a
plentitude of wit and humor Of a clean
sort. 1t leaves one with a satisfied:
pleased impression and a head full OF
new tunes. A large and clever COM
pany Of principals and a chorus of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
HUGH F0NTAINE IS
BACK FROM FRONT LINES

Lieut.. Hugh L. Fontaine. who served
for 16 months in the overseas forces
and won the distinguished service cross
for downing five Hun planes, has re-
turned to Memphis. This Memphis ace
Is the son Of DR.. and Mrs. Bryce w.
Fontaine, 1889 OveTton Park avenue.
4 have been over and had a great
time, but did no more than others VINO
helped the United states beat the
Huns" declared Lieut.. Fontaine,
This is all the honor any soldier
should want-the privilege Of serving
his country"
No details Of the narrowing battles
he participated in could be Cleaned
from Lieut.. Fontaine, who Is modest
about his c%onquests to the point of
reticence. He was awarded the dis
tinguished service cross for his excel
lent work in the st. Miliel drive when
he and his companion In another plane
downed two Of nine enemy planes
which attacked them. Lieut.. Fontaine
also won honors in the Argonne forest
drive when he was leading a patrol OF
three American planes and attacked
four Germans, bringing two Of them
down. His total record Of five planes
was made in six weeks,
He is loud in his praise OF the Valor
Of American troops in the trenches and
declares all honoTs should be given
them. Lieut.. Fontaine witnessed In
Paris the wonderful welcome extended
President Wilson by the French.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Orpheum.

Lucille Cavanagh, who heads the bill
at the Ofpheum this week, has in her
new dance revue OF 1919 a vaudeville
offering which is said to suTpsss any
Of her previous acts. The Indian song
and dance, with its appropriate scenic
effects and costuming is a feature and
the parasol dance at the acts end Is
another. The music and lyrics OF the
dance are from the pen of Dave Stamper.
julius Tanner, the chattering monolo-
gist, will be an added feature. He is a
humorist whose ambition and interest
In life is to make people laugh. Other
features of the weeks bill will be
Dooley n Sales, In their latest edi-
ton Of win Yer, Jim?" the LIghtner
Girls n Newton Alexander, in songs
and dances; Thos. p. Jackson and Jas.
J. Cassidy in a dramatic playlet, Two
Mem" Bessye Clifford in "Art impress
%sions,' and the Sensational Gerards in
a series Of equilibristics. The Keno
grams will show news from the other
side and the Orpheum travel weekly is
added
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS
Loew's Lyceum.

A pleasing array Of vaudeville talent
and a picture which is Of absorbing
interest are presented TO vaudeville
patrons in the bill offered for the last
three days OF the week at Loew's
Lyceum. The new bill began Sunday
afternoon.
As headliners are 1.-THE Whirlwind
Eypsies,' a prototype Of the big dane
ing feature Of John BaFrymore's Re
demption," in which he is featured in
New York, The act represents "A
Night in a Romany Camp" and is
marked by fantastic dances, weird mu-
sic n colorful costumes. The act is
artistically staged and the dancers ex-
perts.
The feature photoplay star is Dor
othy Dalton in "Quicksand.' The pic
ture presents Miss Dalton first in the
role OF a young wife whose husband Is
convicted OF a crime and sentences,
and then as a cabaret girl seeking the
real criminal, from whom she forces
a confession In a dramatic crisis. The
play is alive with thrills and much
action.
Others on the program include Will
liam Cahill, the Irish comedian and
singer, in his latest comedy skit; Joe
Lane and Pearl Harper, two clever
young persons, in The Man and the
Manicure" and Johnson, Baker and
Johnson in tricks Of varied hues.
Loew's news weekly and a comedy
reel are added.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
DAILY HOME HELPS

porartly numb with ervou fatigue. He
rad put in a very bad IS hours, indeed.
He had used every bit OF his will DOW
er, at first, 10 shake off Estrelda's in
fluence. He knew that II he had COM
mitted no other sin he, at least. had
no earthly right thus to neglect his
fathers business; to leave the schedule
of a trip that meant so much 10 those
at home. Consequently by The time he
arrived at Maplevile once more he had
a complete 'let down. He was almost
sorry he a come and his conscience
was troubling him. II may be Estrelda
guessed some of all this. That after
noon in the woods she showed herself
responsive but @he did not press Fred
die too hard. As a matter Of fact she
could not have acted more wisely. For
the first time beneath the glamour Of
her presence there grew in Freddie'z
heart a genuine liking for her. Almost
he had considered leaving on the eve
ming train again to continue his trip.
But
Wont you come home to sumner
with u.s." she asked. "It'H be Just home
folks, but I'd like you to meet father"
And, after but an instant's hesitation
of you and I'd like to know Mr.. Smith,
ers." II
"We'H walk back to the store ana
tell him. said his daughter. And after
that she was very quiet for about five
minutes. Into her eyes there came the
still look of waiting which in her was
so curiously catlike. Then she smiled
securely. She had a plan.
-S--
Read News Scimitar Wants,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Perfect Health Is Yours
If the Blood Is Kept Pure

ton of the blood. Among the most
serious are rheumatism, with its tor.
turing pains; catarrh, often a forerun.
ner of dread consumption; scrofula.
eczema, letter, erysipelas and other dis
figuring skin diseases; malaria, which
makes the strongest men helpless, and
many other diseases are the direct re-
suit of impure blood.
You can easily avoid all Of these dis
eases, and rid the system Of them, by
the use OF S. s. S., the wonderful blood
remedy that has been in constant use
for more than so Years. s. S. S. clean
ses the blood thoroughly. apd routs
every vestige OF impurity. 1t is sold
by druggists everywhere.
For valuable literature and medical
advice absolutely free, write today to
the Medical Dept, Swift Specific Com
pany, 437 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta,
Ca, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Almost Every Human Ailment
Is Directly Traceable to I'm
purities in the Blood.

You can not overestimate the i'm
portance of keeping the blood free If
Impurities. When you realize that the
heart is constantly pumping this vital
fluid to all parts Of the body, you can
easily see that any impurity in the
blood will aus serious complications
Any slight disorder or impurity that
creeps into the blood is a source of
danger, for every vital organ Of the
body depends upon the blood supply to
Many painful and dangerous diseases
are the direct result Of a bad condi-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
DON'T LET A COLD
GATHER HEADWAY
Nick It Right at the Start With
DR.. Kings New Discovery.

Go after it hard. Relieve It or a
cough or a mild attack of grippe or
lively, economically. Loosen the stuff
ness, check the miffles, the tight feel
ing, the irritation, the Watery, intlamed
eyes.
1t takes only a little Of Or. Kings
New Discovery to help the usual cold
and cough discomforts IL taken accord
ing to directions. A large bottle lasts
long and is pleasant for young and old.
Keep it ~handy-coldS and coughs come
unexpectedly, suddenly. Coo and $L2O.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Neil o'Brien Minstrels.

When the Neil O'Brien Ministries play
their engagement at the New Lyric
theater Monday matinee and night ii
will be found that they will be more
firmly ~lntrenched than ever in the ad-
miration Of local theatergoers. The as
ISOLATION Of this premier minstrel come
dian with his manager, Oscar f, Hodge,
has been a particularly fortunate one
and the organization is now on its sew
enth tour of the country. Each year
an effort Is made to improve on the
season before, and the Neil O'Brien
Ministries are now recognized as the
foremost in this particular style OF en-
tertainment. Mr., O'Brien is not only
a successful and popular burnt-cork
comedian, but Is also a capable pro-
Queer and stage director, and the en-
tire program is given under his super
vision and bears the mark Of his wit
and good taste.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Roy SCOUT DIES.

pYERSBURG, Tenn, Feb, 10. tSpl)
Thomas Sugg, l6 years Of age, son
Of MFR. and Mrs. W. T, Sugg, Of this
city, died Saturday afternoon after a
brief illness Of pneumonia. The de-
ceased was a student Of the high
school. He was an enthusiastic mem
Der Of the Boy Scouts, and followed
closely the principles OF that order, He
was a first class Scout. Funeral SER
vices were conducted by his pastor,
the Rev. =, l. Atwood, pastor Of the
First Baptist church here, Sunday af-
t~ernoon, with interment at Fairview
cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
HONOR LIEUT.. HAMER.

The memory of the late Lieut.,
Thomas M. Hamer, who was killed in
action overseas, was honored Sunday
with a memorial service held by the
character builders class of the Madi-
son Heights church. of which Lieut.,
Hamer was a member. More than $50
members attended the service and a
special program Of talks and music was
ton of coincidence, which was ordered
sent to members of the family, Sew
enteen members of the class who have
been honorably discharged. attended
the service. -Four gold stars are now
on the class flag, which contains 16l
stars,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

CHAR En- NJ. o.
Closer.
Estrelda now was absolutely secure.
She had caught her beau. That much
she knew. The sheer animal power
that was hers had triumphed again,
triumphed though this new victim was
Of infinitely finer caliber than any VINO
ever before had fallen to her charms.
At once her doubts all left her. n
was serene. Freddie still might strug-
gle against her, she knew, but-he was
hooked. His return to M~apleville proved
that. Indeed she had not dared 70
dream of such a tribute. She knew h
now she had only to give him enough
rope and he would hang himself.
Not that Estrelda had even now
thought Of marriage; OF red mason
as a possible husband, Marriages were
not thus casually made in Mapievilie;
There, the young men kept company
with the girl of their choice for a year
or more before they plucked up cour-
age enough to propose, Even alleE
this formality there always was much
financing to be arranged. There was
the nest egg, to be saved and except
in rare Instances it had to be decided
whether the young couple should hVe
with his folks" or hers, until they got
on their feet" Mott Is but ran
to record that Estrelda did not plan TO
marry Freddie. He vas to be her
beau: her 'catch"-that was all. But
because he came from New York and
because she knew him TO be the coveted
Of every girl in town she was more
than anxious to make her holdings Sc
cure. -
She knew of but one way to do this
Her sex code was as primitive as her
emotions. From her experience she be
lieved a young man does not like Q
girl-at least does not X her very
| much-unless he wants to kiss her, holc
her hand and put his arm about hei
waist. And, to tell the truth, Estrelda
did not think very well of either the
Judgment or the enterprise OF any
youth who did not thus try to cares
hef. The next step, she also believed
in the simple art OF teaching man L
love, was for a girl to show herself
cute and "coquettish" and just prop
| erly responsive to his kisses. Had any
one tried to argue this point with ELS
trelda she would have voted her botf
stupid and a prude. She knew from
experience, what she-knew. Never We
had any young man pressed his lips Il
| hers that he had not returned for more
Indeed her favorS had been fought 10
literally fougght-for more than once
in MapleVille. The memory OF the quar-
| rels wal very sweet to her.
SO now Estrelda knew of but on
way to make her triumph over Freddi
secure. He must kiss her, OF course
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Pen-0- Trate SaIve
A. free box of

Is enclosed with every bottle of HAYES HEAL
ING HONEY. This is the only cough syrup on the
market with which this additional treatment is
given. The Salve is also very valuable as a Germi-
eide for the Nose and Throat. You get both
remedies for the price of one. 35c.
Sold by all Druggists. If your Druggist should not
have it in stock, he will order it from his nearest
Wholesale Druggist.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

lee WHO are W0sL SNFe o. ehNSSeSs
She never doubted that he wAs yearn-
ing to do so. Wherein, as a d8atter OF
fact, she was wiser than Freddie. She
tsAA herself he must be shy-abnormaliy
shy thus to stand at a distance, And
yet he had much poise as compared to
the others she had known. II was this
this avoidance of her touch that had
made her doubt her power over him
before; put her in such a rage. But
when he had left his business trip TO
return to her: her strength was proved.
Apparently all that remained for her
to do now was to make an opportunity
for him and give him some encourage
ment.
Accordingly, after Estrelda had talked
to Freddie for a short time in the par
loF, she suggested a walk. She knew
a path through the woods on the edge
Of the town that was thick with men,
cries for her. Before this II had been
productive Of sentimental results. II
was a path Of gold and green and II
was shady. Moreover those who walked
its way could not be seen from Maple
Vile. Estrelda led Freddie to 1t.
But, alas, her arts were still of nc
avail! Coaxing; yielding tenderness
soft sighs-all were unproductive. TIC
tell the truth poor Freddie was tenn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
G SCHOOL STARTED

MERIDIAN, Miss, Feb. 10, tspl.l--
A night, vocational school has been in
dorsed by the Meridian Rotary club and
the report of Prof. B( T. %Schnmpert,
high school principal, adopted. The Ro-
taFians will cooperate with other or
g~anizations in securing the establish
ment of the school.
j. A. Hammond, e. H. Hix, W L.
Bostick, Fl. e, Brandt and II. NJ. Quin
were named delegates to the district
Rotary convention to be held. in Alex
andria, La, Feb. II and Is.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY Il, 1919.

~ NV
Copyright. 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate,)
Fair fortunes attend this day, accord;
ing to astrology, Jupiter, Venus ana
Mars are all In benefic aspect,
Above all this. should, be an auspl-
cious wedding day and y a soldier
cess seem assured, the seers declare, y.
On this date theaters should profit
and the players should benefit,
1t is a sway under which all assem-
blies that bring men and women 10,
gether for friendly association should
The stars indicate foreign visitors
and much entertainment In private
homes as well as In public places,
There Is q sign read as presaglng
much organizing and correspondents
between this country and the allies for
purposes OF social and industrial CO.
MANY foreign children will be adopted
by Americans, II Is again predicted.
Legislation beneficial to, soldiers Is
| return viii gain high place In business
affairs quickly, II is prophesied' Tor
| they will reveal a great mental deNel-
| opment and seriousness OF purpose,
This III In accord with ~prophesies MADE
at The seginninFn OF S she ~E rate will be
lllNINthaNt vi ~ 49, -
marked this month and girls will prob
ably predominant. N,
Leaders in societies or Legislative
bodies come under a direction OF the
stars making for sudden changes. This
may apply TO congress as well as to
state bodies. ~
Teachers who will spread the gospeI
of optimism will appear in the early
spring, a%strologers f%oretell, some OF
these may be from oriental countries,
Germany is still under the Influence
Of the evil planets that encouraged the
war, astrologers declare, and 1t VIII o.
a long time before the country y re-
leased from the sinister power OF III
malefic stars,
Persons whose b%irthdate, It Is ar
warned b. protect themselves agalns
losses and to avoid extravaganza, busl
ness affairs may require special atten'
ton. \
Governmental to succeed in bushes
With Uranus as their principal quo
Ing planet those subjects oil Aauar'u
nrc NJ olN 10 ha draamCFg.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
MAGAZINE FEATURES
PISTOL WAS EMPTY;
MAN DIED SHORTLY

Ike whitiow, a negro laborer. 6A5
Cherry place, was fatally shot with an
~"unloaded'' revolver Sunday morning at
1850 o'clock by Annie Dorse, a negro
woman, residing at the same place. Ac-
cording 10 he police report. the woman
was playing with the weapon, Whlch
she supposed was empty. When she
snapped the hammer the bullet struck
Whitlow in the abdomen. He was taken
TO the General hospital, where he dle
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon Ihe
Dorse woman was arrested n at her
hearing Monday in police court was
hnnnh over on a charge Of murder.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

Every druggist in town-your drug
Rist and ~everybodys druggist has 40
tiesd n great falling off in the sale OF
ealomel. They all give the same reason,
Dodson's Liver Tone is taking Its place,
"calomel is dangerous and people
know II. while Dodson's Liver Tone Is
perfectly safe and gives better results, -
said q prominent local druggist. bod
sons Liver Tone is personally guaran-
tsed by every druggist who sells IT, A
large bottle doesn't cost very much, bat
II II fails to give easy relief in every
case Of liver sluggishness and constipa-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Loses You a Days Work!
} Take DOdSOn'S Liver Tone Instead
Read my guaranteed If bilious, constipated or head
achy you need not take nasty, sickening, danger
Gus calomel to get Strengthened up.

ton. you have only to ask for your
money back.
Uousons Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting. purely vegetable remedy, harm.
less to both children and adults. Take
a spoonful at night and wake up. feel
ing fine; no blliousness, sick head
ache, sacid stomach or constipated bow
els. 1t doesn't grippe or cause lncon.
venlence all the next day like violent
calomel. Take a dose of calomel today
and tomorrow you will feel weak, sick
and nauseated. Don't lost n days work!
Take Dodson's Liver Tone instead and
feel fine, full of vigor and ambition.
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Copyright, 1919, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
BY HOWARD r. oARls.

Once upon a time, when Uncle Wig
gily Longears, the bunny rabbit gem
tleman, was hopping past the house
where Mrs, Twistytail, the pig lady,
lived, he Jaw her come out on the
front stoop and fan herself with her
apron.
My! That is certainly a queer thing
to do on a cold day like this" thought
Uncle Wiggily. Il wonder why Mrs.
Twistytail is doing that? Guess I'll
ask her"
So the bunny went over to where
the pig lady stood out in the cold and
blustery winter air, farming herself
with her apron, and he called:
What Is the matter, Mrs. Twisty-
tail? Has anything h~appened?"
Yes" was the answer, there has
| wish you'd come in and see II you
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
Stir Those Torpid Bowels.

Enjoy the freedom Of the regularity
made possible by mild yet positive act
ing, natural, pleasant, comfortable DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Not habit-form-
ing, but q system cleanser that pro-
healthful results. All druggists.
25c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

singing and dancing girls lend h
proper air Of youth to the performance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
SCIENCE MAKES
THEM DURABLE
SO--These Soles Save
You Shoe Money

81 have been wearing my shoes with
Neolin Soles nearly a year, and they
are apparently in as good condition as
whenIbought them, written August,
1918, by WI Cooke, Officer, A,E.F.,
France.
Only Ne6lin Soles could endure a test
like this. That they do so is because
of the tough durability built into them
by a scientific process, To cut your
shoe bills down, buy shoes with these
long-wearing soles. They come in
many styles for men. women, and
children.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Soles are flexible
and waterproof, too, and are available
everywhere for RESIDING. They are
made by The Goodyear Tire & Rub
Der Co, Akron, Ohio, who also make
Wingfoot Heels-guaranteed to out
wear all other heels,
ne (; 4, !! / |. !S'o1es
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10

Downright. 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper ~Syndicate,)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-10
WHO'S TO BLAME
who can walt best always are tn
CHAPTER NO. IS.
Closer.
ETHEL LLOYD PATTERSON.

best always are those who are most sure Of success,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28
MANY MAKE NOT
GUILTY PLEAS

Sam Smell, indicted on a charge of
numbering Frank Eastman, by shoot
ing him with a shotgun, pleaded not
guilty to murder in the first degree In
First criminal court Wednesday when
arraigned before Judge Richards. The
murder is said to have been commit
ted on May Is.
Josie Nichols. indicted Tuesday for
the murder of Carrie Moore, waived
examination on arrangement and plead
ed not guilty, She Is u negress.
Or. G. A. McAllister pleaded not
guilty to an indictment charging him
with selling morphine in violation OF
the state a~ntinarcotic law on May ~.
stealing a ", 500 automobile from John
b. Driver.
George Phelps, Sidney Ballentine and
Fred Sanders pleaded not guilty to
Charges that they consplred to rob one
Of the Piggy Wiggly stores on May
IL. Ballentine pleaded not guilty to
carrying a pistol and Phelps pleaded
not guilty to carrying a slung shot.
Ed Montgomery pleaded not guilty
to an indictment charging him with
stealing a horse from K. VI. Spillman,
Ed Williams pleaded not guilty to
charges of assault to murder and car
rytng a pistol; Sherrell Matthews plead
ed not guilty to stealing "A cornet from
G, II, Booker on May IA; Theodore
Matthews pleaded not guilty TO conduct
ing "A still and manufacturing intoxi.
eating liquor; Sadie Miller denied that
sho robbed George Jackson of $l39 on
May 20; George Lisby, Is. denied he
broke into a house and stole an over
coat or May %, and Caleb Finnisee
denied that he broke into the store Of
Fred Stinson and stole 50 worth of
cigarets.