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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
The Public Be SerUed
HOG SHIPMENTS FROM
IAZ00 ARE INCREASING

YAzoo CITY, Mlss., May Is. (spl)-
The spring shipping season Of live stock
was completed here the past week with
a shipment of hogs valued at S14,9l1.2S.
And this shipment brings the total for
this four and a half months Of 1918 to
$15s. 1881. or considerably more than
half of the total shipments of last year.
Basing his estimate on this, the Yazoo
onunty agent estimated that this county
will this year market $500, 900 worth Of
hogs, where last year the total reached
For the first three months Of this
year Bentonia led the entire county,
Yazoo City included, as a shipping
point. Recently, however, Yazoo City
has taken the lead, due to the fact that
much stock from the delta section and
from the Hill section in the eastern part
of the county has come TO YaLoo City
for shipment. The standing of the
county's three principal shipping points
is: Yazoo city, $S2,ll77S; Bentonia,
SOS, 643. IS, and Eden, 81, 552.15.
In the last of the spring shipments
last week Yazoo City sent hogs to the
value Of Ss,73S,74, Bentonis -$2,772.15,
INT Eden 1888. as, a total OF Sl4,9ll,2S
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
WALKER D. HINES IS
VISITOR IN MEMPHIS

walker d. Hines, director general of
railroads, was in Memphis a few hours
Thursday morning on his way to Little
Rock, Ark, and other points in the
southwest. The director-general arrived
here at sos am. on a special train
over the Southern and left about 5
o'clock.
He vas accompanied by B. F. Bush,
regional director at st. Louis, and his
staff: II. Baker, general manager OF
the Southern railway, Washington, D,
c.; u, ii, Coapman, general manager
of the Southern, Cincinnati; o. X.
Cameron, division superintendent of the
Southern, Sheffield, Ala. ]. +. Murphy,
general manager of the Missouri Pacific
railroad, ana ether officials Of the
Missouri Pacific.
Mr.. Hines was met at the Union sta
ton by Walter Shipley, general agent
tor the Southern A, II. Ryan, suporin-
tehdent of the Illinois Central and Y
& M. V. railroads; w. s, Martin, presi.
dent of the Union Railway company
A. L, Gift, Of Chicago, general manager
OF the Illinois Central.
Mr.. Coapman and the officials o.
the Southern railway remained in Mem.
phis in conference with local official:
Of the road until about | pm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
MAYOR BACK AT DESK
AFTER BUSY WEEK

Mayor Monteverde was back at his
desk in the city hall Thursday morning
after a busy week al the state cap
ital.
He had some more or less confldsn-
tial chats while in Nashville with mem
bers OF the state election commission.
with results that have already bean
~chronicled in the local newspapers.
He also looked in at sessions Of the
state railroad and public utilities COM
mission while the hearing on the Pc
titon Of the Memphis street railway
Tor an increase in fares from 5 to I
ana 8 cents was in progress.
incidentally he attended the annual
meeting Of the State Association Of
Funeral Directors and Embalmers and
responded to the address Of welcome
which was delivered by Mayor Gupton,
Of Nashville. =
He spent Thursday morning in con-
ferences with the other commissioners
on routine business matters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15

1t Is, indeed, acknowledged Tip.
But where Is your army"
About q mile from here" said Cen
erat Jinjur, The forces have assem-
hled from all parts Of the Land Of OF,
at my express command. For this Is
the day we are TO conquer His Majesty
the Scarecrow and wrest from him the
throne, The Army of Revolt only awaits
my coming to march upon the Emer-
"welH" declared Tip, drawing a long
breath, this Is certainly a surprising
thing May | ask why you Wish 20
conquer His Majesty the ScarecrowT'
because the Emerald City has been
sors" s said nth the 'G rifi 'o SMorso tHr tn the f city
glitters with beautiful gems, which
might better be used for rings, brace
let's and necklaces; and there Is enough
money In the kings treasury TO buy
every girl In our army a dozen new
gowns. So we intend to conquer the
city and run the government to suit
ourselves"
Jinjur spoke these words with an
eagerness and decision that proved she
was in earnest.
But war Is a terrible. thing" said
"This war will he pleasant" replied
the girl, cheerfully.
Many OF YOU viii he slainp' contin-
ued the boy. In an awed voice,
oh, no." said Jinjur. what man
would oppose a girl, or dare to harm
her. And there Is not an ugly face In
my entire army"
Trip laughed,
Perhaps you are right" said he,
But the Guardian Of the Gate Is con
sidered q faithful Guardian, and the
kings army will not let the city be
conquered without a struggle"
The army lie old and feeble" re-
piled General Jinjur, scornfully, "His
strength has all been used to grow
whiskers, and his wife has such q tenn.
per that she has already pulled NOR,
than half OF them out BY the roots
When the Wonderful Wizard reignet
the Soldier with the Green Whiskert
was a very good royal army, for peopl,
feared the Wizard. But no one In afrait
Of the Scarecrow, so his royal arm,
don't count for much In time OF war.
After this conversation they pro
I ceedcd some distance In silence, and be
fore long reached a large clearing II
I tho forest where fully 400 younr womel
were assembled, These were Laughing
and talking together as gaily as " the,
had gathered for q picnic instead OF
war of conquest.
I They were divided into four compa
MES, and Tip noticed that all wer
dressed In costumes similar TO tha
worn by General Jinjur. The only rea
difference was that while those girl
: from the Munchkin country had TIL
: blue strip In front Of their skirts, thos
4 from the country OF the ouadlinks ha
he red strip In front, n thcse frer
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15

Good gracious!" returned the sur
prised Guardian of the Gates: what a
nonsensical idea! Go home 70 your
cows and bake the bread. Don't you
know it's a dangerous thing to conquer
a city,"
we are not afraid", responded the
General, and she looked so determined
that It made the Guardian uneasy.
So he a the bell for the Soldier
with the Green Whiskers, and the next
minute was sorry ne had done 80. For
Immediately he was surrounded by a
crowd Of girls who drew the knitting
bling them at the Guardian, with the
sharp points dangerously near his fat
checks and blinking eyes.
The poor man howled loudly for
mercy and made no resistance when
Jinjur drew tho bunch Of keys from
Followed by her Army the General
now. rushed to the gateway. where she
was confronted by the Royal Army OF
Oz-which was the other name for the
Soldier with the Green Whiskers.
Halt" he cried, and pointed his
Some of the girls screamed and rar
back, but General Jinjur bravely stooe
her ground end said rsproaohfuily;
| a poor, defenseless girl7'
mo" replied the soldier, for my CUR
isn't loaded"
Not loaded?"
NE; for fear Of accidents. And I've
forgotten where l hid the powder ant
shot to load II with. But If you'll wal
a short time I'll try TO hunt them up
Don't trouble yourself" said Jintur
cheerfully; Then she turned to he
~ is tba gun isn't loadedl'
"Hooray," shrieked the rebels. de
lighted at this good news. and the:
proceeded to rush pom the Soldier wit
the Green Whiskers in such a crow
that 1t was a wonder they didn't sticl
the knitting needles into n another.
But the Royal Army of Or was to-
much afraid OF women to meet the on
slaught. He simply turned about an,
ran with all his might through the gat
and toward the royal palace, Will
General Jinjur and her mob flocke
into the, unprotected City.
In this way was the Emerald Cit
captured without a drop OF blood bein
spilled, The Army Of Revolt a be
come a Army Of Conqgerors!
an Esoape," in which rip finds JAG
Pumpkinhead and he and Jack decid
to ny from the Emerald City. with tn
Soarecrow (who fears the girls will d
him harm). Do they succeed in escar
ing? Next weeks story will tell yo,
, Road about their exciting experiences
|, Copyright by l. Frank Raum for tn
George Matthew Adams Fervice.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum,

A brand new show motes into the
Orpheum for Thursday, Friday, Satur-
day and Sunday. The bill will be head
ed by THE Follies Of Today" a whirl
of song and dance with Rose and Eve
Ign Bunnin, Earl Mossman m Hal
Sherman. THE Follies of To-day" is
the latest production of Moore Megley
company, who have furnished vaude.
tabloid shows, THE Follies of Today
has pretty girls, costumes, scenery and
catchy music. This is the biggest act
of its kind that the, Orpheum has Of
fered to It's patrons during the summer
the Morris Sisters, dancers de luxe;
Bond Morris in 1.-THE Man From No
where" and Daniels and Walters In
''The Yankee Soldier" The feature pic
ture will be Montagu Love and June
Elvidge IN THE QuickeniRg Flame"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
SEVERAL COUNTY ROADS
ARE BEING RESURFACED

Work has been resumed by the county
road forces and by the coming week
several more road gangs will be put
in the field by Luther Jones, county
commissioner in charge OF roads n
bridges.
The resurfacing of the Raleigh road
has been almost completed. Oil will
be placed on the road for the distance
between the city limits and Raleigh
as soon as the road has sufficiently
dried out.
A large force is at work on the North
Second street road, between Woodstock
and Millington. The old gravel sur
face Is being scarafied after which "a
heavy coat of new gravel will be put
down and later the road will be rolled
and oiled. That road was put in first
class condition last year, but was badly
cut up by the heavy traffic between
Memphis and Park field and the sur
face was then practically washed away
by the heavy storms during March.
The county commission is using the
emergency appropriation of $50, 900 al
lowed by the county court for making
road and bridge repairs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
TwiceToldTale
10 Years Ago Today In Memphis.
NAY 49,, 1894.

with Fred Taral up and before 10000
people DIR. Rice won the Brooklyn han
dicap. Henry Of Navarro was second
and Sir Walter third. Clifford, q fla
vorite with Memphis racing fans, was
practically left at the post.
Chant won the Kentucky Derby at
L~ouisville, with Pearl Song second and
sigurd third. turning the mile and a
quarter in 2:lSa. Many Memphians
were at Louisville to see the race.
Fire started by boys in the baseball
park at BOSTON, Mass. burned 10 acres
Of homes, causing a loss estimated at
81, 900, 900.
Because Manager Stallings. OF the
Nashville team, fined Abner Powell
center fielder and captain of the team
$3S for fighting with another member
or the outfit, Powell quit the team and
went to his home in New Orleans.
The veterans of the old ChickasaW
Guards r~eorgaui2ed the company with
30 members, The commissioner officers
elected were; s. T, Carnes, captain
Clapp, second lieutenant, and Kellar
Anderson, junior second lieutenant.
Among the visitors on change were
], C, Darlington, Oregon, and T, II. Ell
more, Little Rock, Ark,
Rev. DR.. Nunnally returned home
from Dallas, Tex, where he had at.
tended the convention OF Southern Bap,
lists,
Mrs. q. II. East, Nashville, regent o
the. Cumberland chapter, ID. A. R, mad,
a splendid talk TO the Dolly Madison
chapter of Memphis.
Con Gaftagan, w~ell-known politician
was shot and seriously wounded b,
Patrolman William McVey when the!
met on Main akreet at Court square
They had been warm friends, but fel
out over a difference In politics,
Memphis won from New orleans b,
the score OF II to The batteries wer
Braun and Schabel for New Orlean
and Mason and O'Meara for Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
PERES TO RECOMMEND
DINING ROOM ON ROOF

The recommendation of Hardwig
Peres> chairman of the committee on
dining room facilities, that the build
ing adjoining the Chamber OF Commerce
on the east be purchased at the cost
stories built up to permit the installa-
ton Of a large dining room on the
roofs Of the two buildings, Will be one
of the most important matters to be
considered by the board of directors
of the Chamber, who meet with w. II.
Fitzhugh, president. Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Peres' idea is to double the space
of the present dining room on the fifth
floor OF the chamber, and have on the
roofs of the adjoining buildings a large
room which can be closed and kept
warm in winter and thrown open in
summer roof garden style.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
STEAMER JOE FOWLER
IS SOLD FOR $25, 900

PADUCAH, KY, May is, (spl.l-The
steamer Joe Fowler has been sold to
Capt. Hornbrook, of Evansville, by
Capt. John l.. Lowery, and although the
consideration was not announced, il is
thought that the figure was about $25,-
600,
The original plans Of Capt. Lowery
cSlled for the Fowler to re-enter the
Paducah- Evansville trade, with the
Lowery in the Evansville Paducah-
Vile trade, giving seniweekly service
10 Paducah and weekly service to Nash
vine. What the effect Of TIE new trans
action will be is not announced, but it
is probable that the Lowery will be
operated in the Ohio and Cumberland
trade.
The Lowery, which sank during a
gale on March II, was towed into Pa.
ducah Tuesday and will be repaired
and put into the trade within a short
time. Since the sinking of the Lowery
the steamer Lena May has been run
ming between Evansville and Paducah.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
SOUTHERN DIVISION OF
SCENIC WAY TO DEVELOP

The Mississippi River Scenic highwsa
has been separated into three divisions,
according to notice received by W. Fl.
Hayley, secretary of the Chamber Of
Commerce., who is second vice -presi-
dent Of the highway association by that
name. This divisions are Northern,
Central and Southern, delimited as fol-
lows: Northern, Lake Itasca, MINI, to
Dubuque, Ia; Central, Dubuque to st,
Louis; Southern, st. Louis to New
Orleans The Northern division has
been organized in St. Paul. The Gem
trail division will be organized at Mus
catine, Ia, on May 26, and the South.
ern division at Memphis about one
month later. At the recent meeting In
st. Paul Capt, w. B. Watkins, presi.
dent Of the association, announced thai
the entire line will be blazed and
marked this season.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15

the country OF the WinkleS nad tle
yellow strip in front, and the Gillikin
All had green waists, representing the
Emerald City they intended to conquer,
and the top button on each waist IN
dicated by its color WHICH country the
wearer came from The uniforms were
jaunty and becoming and quite, effec-
tive when massed together.
Tip thought this strange army bore
no weapons whatever, but In this no
was wrong. For each girl had stuck
through the knot OF her back hair two
long, glittering knitting needles.
General Jinjur Immediately mounted
the stump of a tree and addressed her
army.
Friends. fellow citizens and girls!''
she said, we are about to begin our
great Revolt against the men of o.!
We march to conquer the Emerald City
to dethrone the ScarecroY King-to
acquire thousands Of gorgeous gems
to rife the royal treasury-and to oh
tain power over our former oppressors.'
"Hurrah!" said those who had lis
tened; hut Tip thought most of the
army was too much engaged in chat
tering to pay attention to the words Of
the General.
The command to march was now Civ
en-, and tho girls formed themselves into
1 ApuA SoAAoof VI SSAltAN'hNat N|~ =.
with eager strides toward the Emerald
City.
The boy followed after them, carry
ing several baskets and wraps an,
packages which various members Q
the Army of Revolt had placed in hi
care, II was not long before thay cam,
to the green granite walls OF the Cit,
and halted before the gateway,
The Guardian Of the Gate at ono
came out and looked at them c~uriously
az II a circus had come 10 town. II
carried a bunch of keys swung round hi
neck by.a golden chain: his hands wer
thrust careiessly into his pockets. an
he seemed to have no idea at all tina
the City was threatened by rebels
Speaking pleasantly to the girls, h
said:
"Surrender Instantly" answered Gen
eral Jinjur. standing before htfn an
frowning az terribly as her pretty fac
would allow her to,
Surrender echoed the man, e.
founded, why, US impossible, Il
against the law never heard OF sue
a thing In my life =
"Stii, you must surrender es
} claimed the General fierceiy, we al
You don't ooh It," said the Guard
3 ian, gazing from n to another admii
I "aBut we are..' cried Jinjur, stampin
A her foot. im~patiently; and ~e mean
4 onouc the Emerald Cityl'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
D ORGANIZATION

The organization of the American Legion in St. Louis last
week is the first definite step of the returned soldiers to assume
an important if not a leading part in the politics of the country,
No rational objection can be advanced against the desire on
the part Of the men who did SO much to preserve the republic
to have a share in its management and conduct. 1t can be made
a worthy enterprise only by maintaining the high standards of
patriotism and the ideals of public service, as expressed in the
resolution OF its purpose, for it must be remembered that while
they are remarkably few. those who went to war to further their
political fortunes are exceedingly active. If the American Legion
is to be made a vehicle for the professional politician who
turned soldier, its usefulness will be greatly impaired and its
success will be exceedingly doubtful.
1t appeared during the war that this country was on the
verge of change from the old order to something more promis
ing and more inviting, The war ended before many thought it
would, and then there was an indication of a relapse to- the old
order.
The men coming back from the war have it in their powel
to regencrate the politics Of the country. They have an Interest
IN one another, and are bound by tics that can only be formed
by close association and intimate contact for a period Of tim,
long enough to get a correct estimate OF each others worth.
The large majority OF them know which are worthy of trus
and confidence. They know which Of the soldiers measured III
to the talth the men placed in them when times were critical
Some OF them stood the supreme test. 1t is these that tn,
soldiers can make no mistake in elevating to the places of hohor
and it is not assuming too much to say that the people to
large degree will be with them, will encourage and support them
The, soldier who did his part over there should have his par
over hcfe,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15

Copyrighted by l. Frank Baum for the
George Matthew Adams Servtce1
Tip was so anxious to rejoin his mar
Jack and tre Saw Horse that he walked
a full half the distance to the Emerald
city without stopping to rest. Then
he discovered that he was hungry and
the crackers and cheese he had provided
for the Journey had all been eaten,
While wondering what he should do
In this emergency he came upon a girl
sitting by, the roadside. She wore a
costume that struck the boy as being
remarkably brilliant, her silken waist
being Of emerald green and her skirt of
four distinct colors-blue In front, yell
low at the left side, red at the back and
purple at tho right side. Fastening the
waist IN front were four b~uttons-the
ton one blue, tho next yellow. a third
red and the last purple.
The splondor OF this dress was almost
barbarioE no Tip was fully justified In
staring at the gown for some moments
before HIS eyes were attracted by the
pretty face above It, Yes, the face was
pretty enough, he decided, but 1t wore
an expression Of discomfort coupled tc
q shade OF defiance and audaetty.
While the boy stared the girl looked
upon him calmly. A lunch basket stooC
beside her, and she held a dainty sand
wich in one hand and a hard-boiled egg
In the other, eating with an evident ap
petite that aroused Tips sympathy,
He was sbou 70 ask a share OF tn
luncheon when the girl stood up an,
brushed the crumbs from her lap.
THERE said she; 1T iA~tlme for m,
to 90. Carry that basket for me an,
help yourself to its contents II you ar
hungry"
Tip seized the basket eagerly an,
began to eat, following for a time tn
strange girl without bothering. 70 as
questions. She walked along before hir
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
MILLER WANTS TO USE
FlREMEN AS POLICEMEN

C, W; Miller, commissioner of tie
fire and police department, has made
2 proposition to the firemen to have
90 or so men Of the night shift act as
policemen in the downtown district
during certain hours Of the day during
Centenary week.
This would relieve patrolmen on the
day relief, who could be added to the
night force, and would place about rs
uniformed and experienced patrolmen
on duty at night during the week.
Whether the city or the Centenary
committee should pay the firemen for
this extra work has not been decided.
Mr.. Miller told Mayor MonteverdA
Thursday that he believed such an ar
rangement would be better than trying
to employ special policemen, wholw would
not be In uniform.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
CORINTH Chilly" HOLDS
SPECIAL STUNT WEEK

CoRINTH. Miss, May Is. (Spl)-
The Hi-Y club in Corinth is observing
a week of special programs, a series of
subjects that have been especially in
teresting in the city schools, both to
and patrons of the schools.
Mother and Son day vas observed
first, and an elaborate program marked
the observance. This was followed by
a session Of the club, giving reports OF
the work, and an address by the ad-
wiser, Benz. r. Warmer.
Family day was observed today, and
tomorrow will be Fun day, with Friday
as a special day. in which two pro-
Friday night is to be stunt" night,
and many interesting features will be
given.
The Girls reserve will enjoy with the
Hi-Y club a picnic on Thursday evening
at Waukomis lake.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
DlPHTHERIA NOW UNDER
CONTROL, SAYS ANDREWS

There is no danger of any epidemic,
nor Of any unusual prevalence of diph-
liberia in Memphis, in the opinion of
DR.. j. L.. Andrews, superintendent Of
the city health department.
Only four new cases were reported
to the health offices Thursday up to
noon, and those previously reported
were said to be mostly in a mild form.
The cases first reported, says DR.,
Andrews, were sporadic ones, such as
occur at any time, and while a total
Apf about As cases were reported up to
in the city schools and In the neighbour
hoods where the cases originated, he
| believes. win prevent any further
spread Of the disease.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
Loew's Lyceum.

Featuring Lee and Lawrence in a
comedy mystery sketch, 'Milady Raj
fles,' a new bill OF five acts moves into
Loew's Lyceum Thursday afternoon for
the remaining three days Of the week.
Jack Lee and Lou Lawrence are her.
aided as sure fire comedians and Miss
Lawrence's mirthful laugh Ia SKID to
be a distinct feature. Others who win
be included on the program are Fern
and Howell in a hilarious sketch, "Ill
Murder Him" Gray and Graham in a
comedy skit, Aboard a Transport" the
Elvera Sisters In novelty ~acrobatic
dances and Bell Thazer troupe Of ath-
letes. The film star will be Charles
Ray and his latest release is q new
comedy, Creased Lightning" in which
he invents an automobile and wins a
race and a girl with it, Loew's news
weekly is also shown.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
KINGS DAUGHTERS ARE
TO MEET AT YAZ00 CITY

YAZoo CITY, Miss, May Is. (Spl)-
The Mississippi Kings Daughters have
chosen YaSoo City as the place of their
next annual meeting, early in the com
ing year. A number Of delegates from
this place attended the meeting Of the
ciuded at C~larksdale.
Officers selected for the coming year
are Mrs, r. L. McLaurin, president;
Mrs. Joseph Redhead, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. R. T. Dardin. recording
secretary, and Mrs. w. e. Hopper,
treasurer. The executive committee Is
composed Of Mrs. G. M. Hodges, Mrs.
J. L. Gillespie, Mrs. j. 7. Janin, Mrs.
I. Mod. woiford, Mrs. Oscar Carr and
Mrs. II. J. Murff.