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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
EUMBERMEN WATCH.
WAR DEAL TRIAL.
Right Of Government to
Change Specifications and
Fix Prices Involved.

The trial Of the $4,000 damage SUIT
Of the Gayoso Lumt company against
the Kelsey Wheel company is exacting
the most arnest attention Of hardwood
lumbermen here. The taking Of teStl-
mony has been in progress in the First
~chancery court, before Chancellor F. IL.
Heiskell, since Monday, and numbers
Of lumbermen have been in daily at
tendance.
The suit involves THE claim Of the
plaintiff that the defendant preached
a contract with the plaintiff because
OF failure to accept all Of l,O0O.OOO taet
of oak lumber contracted for to be
used in manufacturing wheel stock for
the war department of the United
states government.
The Kelsey Wheel company makes
the defense that it stood ready at all
Tines during the period of the contract,
from January to July Of 1918, to ac-
cept the lumber engaged from the Gay
osO Lumber company, and alleges that
any failure to comply with the contract
was due to changes In specifications Of
stock made by the ordnance bureau Of
the war department. The case Is
greatly involved and there are an amaz-
ing number of technical points at issue.
The wagon vehicle purchasing com
mittee Of the war department, headed
by A. B.. Thielens, Of Chicago, Is en-
tangled in the controversy, Evidence
has indicated that this committee be-
gan to figure on the disagreement be-
tween the Gayoso Lumber company and
the Kelsey Wheel company when he
authority of the committee was recog-
nized by Col. w. s, Wood and 1t under
took to fix prices that manufacturers
of government materials should pay for
raw materials. The action Of this com
mittee, 1t was said, was afterward re-
pudiated by Gen. George Washington
Goethals, supporting objections of
hardwood lumber dealers.
1t is not expected the arguments Of
attorneys will be presented until Fri
day.
The Gayoso Lumber company is one
Of the strongest hardwood lumber con-
Germs in the South, and the Kelsey
Wheel company, whose main plant is at
Detroit, Mich, is the largest manufac-
turer Of automobile wheels in the Unit
ed States.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
LoeW's Lyceum,

One of Memphis entertainers in
years gone by. who was known for his
association with the Woodward-Warren
stock company, will headline the new
bill which comes to Loew's Lyceum
Thursday afternoon. He is H. Guy
Woodward, who this season is present.
ing a comedy playlet, The Crisis" in
which he is assisted by Daisy Dean
and others. The story concerns the
doings of a grabbed old divorce lawyer,
who demonstrates to those who know
him that he is better at uniting couples
than in separating them. Others on
the new bin will be Bayes and Eng
land in musical bits, Jack and Tommy
Weir in comedy and songs and the
Aronty Brothers in aerial reats, Charles
Ray will be the film star, his latest
picture being String Beans" a COM
edy story Of small town life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
Neil O'Brien Ministries.

The New Lyric theater announces for
its attraction Monday matinee and
night, Feb. 10. Neil O'Brien and his
great American MINISTRIES, all newly
equipped and organized for their sew
enth annual tour. The show he offers
this year Is promised to maintain the
high standard established by this most
popular of all minstrel comedians. The
company is a large one and includes
the following artists: Neil O'Brien,
Vaughn Comfort, Johnnie King, Billy
Van Allen, "Sugarfoot'' Gaffney, Will
liam Cawley, Charles Strong, Jenkin
Jones, James G, Brown. Charles Lar
rivee. Nyle Verne, Lea Laird, F. W.
Branen. George Miner, Chas. r.
Wright. Barton Isbel, Grover Schepp,
Edward O'House, A. B. Rains, Dixon
and Miller. William Doran, Louis Tracy
and Major Nowak. From a singing
standpoint the organization is said to
be particularly noteworthy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1918.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Mars is in a benefie aspect. todav ,,
cording TO astrology. Neptune and he
sun are adverse.
During this sway Of the stars thar
may be continued attacks on tbe
thlnss held most IN repute by conseryao
tive persons.
There is danger of religious Difficult
ties and evil reports that are uni,Ist
concerning@rganizations or church So
The sea a during this nIae
etary government and again there may
be pertls through severe storms
Weeks of extraordinary weather 49,
dltions have been prognosticated for
this month and next Great suffarina
for the poor is indicated.
Fuel problems will be presented ou
ing to extreme cold and to other causes
Soldlers D all who are. even re-
motely connected with the army. shouId
benefit from this days stars. which
promise great prosperity for them whsn
peace is finally established. W
Under this. government employees NJ
every class should be exceedingly cara
full, as the stars encourage faultfinS-
of employers. pat
Promotions and decorations for mill
tary men viii be numerous in the next
few weeks, but there will be enmIs
ties n discomfort mingled with hon.
otrs and praise, if Neptune's messages
is read Alright.
Teachers are subject to a rule max
ing for increase of salaries and an ar.
cess OF public respect, which will rec
ognize the Importance of their profess.
sion. This may mean that the gov
eminent will establish some new arm
for educational work.
Persons whose birthdate II is should
guard against disputes and accidents in
lhe coming year. Business affairs may
cause anxiety.
Children born on this day may he
quick tempered and very emotional
These subjects Of Aquarius are often
endowed with artistic talent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Tailor. Made Man

only two things are needed by the
average American to win success-am-
bition and a dress suit. That this is a
fact is demonstrated in no uncertain
way through the medium of Harry
James Smiths comedy, "A Tailor-Made
Man." which is to be present Il at the
New Lyric theater tonight and Friday
matinee and night, three performances
in all. Conan and Harris make the Of
fering, in their usual lavish style and
with a confidence backed by a solid
years run in New York city, where the
critics were of one accord in declaring
1t to be the best American play in re-
cent years. 1t fairly bubbles over with
good nature, bright lines, unique situa-
tons and the philosophy that ambition
is a good asset, even in a tallor's
helper.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
WOULD IMPROVE SERVICE.

A better service campaign to start
Feb 10, and which viii Involve 1870, 900
employees, win be launched In Memphis
the direction Of the American Railway
express. It Is planned to educate the
public in better wrapping OF bundles
and prompt delivery OF such bundles to
the express offices and to ask the co.
operation Of every shipper, whether
large or small, In aiding the express
companies In Improving Its service,
start Express Shipments Right" will
be the campaign slogan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
why DOCTORS
USE CALOMEL
FOR THE LIVER

Doctors use calomel for the liver
because it is the worlds greatest
liver medicine for which there is alb
solutely no substitute. But it should
be taken in the new safe DiscoLAx
tablet form, which makes it absolute.
ly free from any sickening or harmful
after effects. Put up and guaranteed
by Discolax Medicine Co., Clarks.
vile, Tenn, in boxes Of - tablets at
25e, At your druggists or by mail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
FAIR DIRECTORS
STARTING TO WORK

c. A. Gerber will name standing COM
mittees for the Tri-State Fair associa-
ton Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the Chamber of Commerce. This means
the beginning of the campaign for the
1919 fair.
The association COW is in excellent
condition, having paid all claims for the
1918 fair and still having a surplus on
hand.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
DAILY HOME HELPS

is equally strong in the higher strata
Of society. An instance Of this Is Nine,
Doree' Who owns and heads the act
known as Nine. Doree's Celebrities, OPP
cratic songsters, who are deligbting
OPPORTUNITIES this week. Nine Doree
New York, but a few years ago her
love Of the singing art caused her to
forsake the more or less useless So
ciety existence and enter the two-a-
day field. So that her offering would
be considered purely on its merit h
dropped her surname and It was not
until many weeks afterward that she
was identified, but she continued to
use her given name. Doree. and won
fame.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06

parked the fox. "In hold the roof up
I2r you, but after that IN take you
off to my den!"
Sc the fox went inside the snow
mouse and stretched out his paws to
mold up the roof. And then, all OF a
sudden, Uncle Wiggily caught up a big
shovelful Of snow and threw it down
roof and
Well, you know what happened Just
as well as | do. Down crashed the
roof. In caved the side walls Of the
snow house, n the bad old fox was
so covered up with snow that 1t took
ms breath away and he hoped off to
his den without Uncle Wiggiiy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
MAN-0'-WAR WILL
CRUISE NIPPON lake

Frank Hungerford OF Neshoba has pre-
sented to the park commission a fine
miniature of an American battleship,
which the commission will at once
place on the placid waters of Nippon
lake in Overton park.
The war vessel is s feet long and
Is made Of metal. 1t is a reproduction
In miniature of an American super
d~readnought.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
Orpheum.

of all branches Of entertainment.
there is none more democratic than
vaudeville. Some of the best known
stars, at present earning four-figure
salaries weekly. were reared in the
most humble surroundings. The lure
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
THE NE WIS SCIMI TAR 24zz HOWE HELPS
MAGAZINE FEATURES

in the Goodbar building on North Court
avenue. Chief Cox declares that men
between II and IS are eligible. but men
between II and is must bring consent
papers. Information is available either
by calling or writing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
ALI N NOW E

Applicants for enlistment in the navy
may he admitted 10 all ranks according
70 chief Petty OFFICER S. NJ. Cox, now In
charge OF the Memphis recruiting offices
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-06
A Mans Pleasure

Is often an enjoyable after dinner
smoke. Try Samelson's Extra, the best
loo quality cigar for &c. adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21

is different. And so the endless circle
begins anew
So it went. There were slip on
sweaters. silk sweaters. coat sweaters,
filet crocheted sweaters and angora
trimmed sweaters. And there were those
sweaters with fulness below the belt.
and sleeves that were haggy about the
wrists They ali had their brief day in
the high favor Of the best dressed women
and they passed into the limbo of the
overpopulnr.
Occasionally some one produces a
sweater that rather dcfcs cheap repro
duction. and then there is something
that YOU can invest in without the i'm
mediate danger of having it become too
popular. In the cut today you may see
one of this type of sweater One is of
blue silk tricot. embroidered in white
and blue wool. The collar is edged
with fur. There is n narrow belt tied
at the front. At the right is sweater
of brushed wool. with shawl collar and
cuffs of contrasting color of brushed
wool. The hat worn with this sweater
is of tan felt with n wreath of silk
flowers around the crown. The hat on
the other figure is of brown duvetyn
with two brown quilts placed flat on the
upturncd brim across the front
Copyright. 1919, by Florence Rose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21
Adventures
Wihd Purse

MY WORD. but oil Of England is
4'I whistling it. ! can picture it's be -
ing. sung in the English music halls
and the Englishman clapping in his de-
Itbcrate International manner. and mur-
muring, 'Jove, that's jolly good - It's
a song. not dancy. popular song. but
better piece with some lovely
chords, and nice, climatic ending. Al
though very we'll known and liked in
England 1t is just becoming known
here. I'm telling you about it now,
so that you can get your copy early.
Whether YOU just play, or lust sing.
or both, ] think you will like it.
Even before | could think what in
the world it was for. liked it. It's n
Kind of metal bar, cnameled in lovely
colors. looking like spray of beautiful
howers. 1t fastcns to n clamp which
fits against tho wall. and which is also
brightly colorcd. On the end Of the bar
is hook. And its use? TO be sure.
From YOU suspend your birdcagc. The
design is so howery and bright. it makes
happy addition to the cage. The
price is eighty i've cents. This would
make an exceedingly nice suggestion to
add TO the Christmas list | hope you
have begun TO make
When you sec it. you will vow it has
been brought over bodily from New
York. direct from that much talked of
Greenwich village. which has so many
fascinating little tcarooms. aud quaint
shops. There is one difference. This
tearoom is slightly more subdued in
color and decorations. 1t is rcstfnl-
and, oh. so cozy and chummy. The rich
yellow curtains harmonic beautifully
with the painted black and yellow
tables. The old prints and interesting
bits of china and pottery look down APP
provingly at one. and the antique chest
of drawers with its satiny finish lends
a touch of dignity by it's presence. H"rc
YOU may purchase delicious luncheonS
(and you don't know how golden brown
and melting French fried potatoes can
be until YOU have tried them herc).
And here. after a busy afternoon of
shopping. YOU may drop in for a fra
grant cup Of tea. with cinnamon toast
and marmalade. Special dollar dinners
ar, served too. And best of all. on
cold crisp days there is a fire burning
merrily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21
Shall He Go to Italy?

Dear Cynthia-I am twenty -four
years of age and have lived in this coun e
try ten years. always wanted to come
to America and after much difficulty
gained my fathers consent and came
here as a boy. When the war broke
out | enlisted in the American army
and won honors in France.
Since left home everything there
has changed. Ny father died at sixty
seven. my sisters married; one brother
is Il Judge in Naples and the others arc
in the Italian army. My mother wrote
and asked me to come home, as they
have all left her. | was then still in
the United States army and | prom
iscd to go in order to cheer her up.
Since | am discharged, however, | have
, very good position in the railroad and
| do not want to give up and go home.
She has found out that | am out OF
the service and has written again telling
me that my father left an estate OF
$56J. 900. consisting of an olive oil
shop, Il brickyard, etc.
She says she is too old to marry
again. that the other sons cannot stay
with her as they are in the army and if
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21
are interesting

DROBABLY the makers of the first
of those garments known ms sweat
crs would hold up their hands in mute
surprise if they could see some of the
creations that since that time have been
dubbed by the name Of sweater. For
you must know that the first sweater
was SO called because it was worn by
athletes when exercising and aftcrward
1t was knitted of wool and protected
them from taking cold when their pores
had been opened as result of their
activity. Well. the term sweater is still
applied to their sort of garment. But it
is also applied to many others that are
quite different from the prototype.
1t really does seem as if in the realm
of sweaters fashion was always run
ming away from popularity. You know
how il is. Some smart dressmakcr or
producer invcnts a new sort of sweater.
1t is taken up by we'll dressed women,
and for whilc--a very short career
usually--it enjoys the reputation of be-
ing exclusive. 1t is worn only at the
smartest of resorts and is made only
Of the best materials. Then it becomes
popular. And then, presto. that type
of sweater ceases to be good style, and
the really smart woman discards it.
She is again in search of Il sweater that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21

Dear Cynthia would like to say a
few words in behalf of the so.called
"dolls." | am girl eighteen summers.
considered cute and good pal by both
sexes. Frequently I've been called "thc
girl with the baby stare. etc, and |
surely would be indignant if some one
suggested that ! ovcrdid Personally,
think that if you need little color
and have to resort to tho artificial all
we'll and good--in moderation.
Buck surely knew what he was talk
ing about when he mentioned tho chaps
who slept with their heads in stocking
tops. creased their hair, etc.
4 great many of the fellows spend
moro time "dolling'' up than the aver
age girl could afford to. So please
boys. think Of yourself before being too
hard on the "dolls,"
ONE or EN-.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21

I do not 60 and manage things we will
all lose the property. as she will have
to get some outside help. Her letter
ends. II call your attention to the fact
that some remedy must be taken to pre-
vent all this. which ! canuot and will
not stand any longer. The remedy is
you. and | want YOU home YOU are
needed here now and have been away
long enough Your troubled Madre.
That broke me all up. What shall l
do? ! am an American citizen and en-
Gagged to an American girl. deeply
love America and hate to. leave it.
Which will be the most successful way?
ITALIAN AMERICAN.
If. as you say. your father has left
this large estate and your mother is
alone with no son to run it for her, it
certainly seems to be your duty to go
to her.
You are only twenty four aud this
is wonderful opportunity to make good
in Italy. If this young girl to whom
YOU are engaged loves you she will be
willing to marry you and go with YOU
to Italy. II would be well to make sure
that the statements about the estate are
correct and that "ou will have this
property to look after and will thus be
able to support your wife. AS. if it
should not be correct. YOU would GER
tainly have the right to remain here
and make Roadway in order to marry.
1t is difficult to advise on these matters
as there are always two sides to a story.
of course. Your going back to Italy
for a few years would not make you
have TO give up America YOU could come
back. Perhaps you could sell out the
business over there and come back to
America with your wife and bring your
mother to live with you. do not think
you would regret needing your mother 5
call for assistance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21

Please Tell Me
What to DO
BY CYNTHIA
Answers MARINE Halter"

ENIo"C'S "oI'WC ''oNS'
Dear Cynthia-I cannot lay claim to
have always read your letters, but there
was one which was brought to my at
tcntion. which was signed by Marine
Halter and to whom | am replying
through your column. First Of all. she
states that. her friend promised her
many things. but she did not get them
Did she take into consideration that
this friend of hers had been away from
tho Stntcs for more than two years, and
on coming home did probably forget!
| know what it is to be sailing
home to those | love best on some tub
called n transport. Thoughts are not al
ways of What have | brought for this
person and that person? The best sort
of Il girl friend does not say. Hello.
what have YOU brought for me- She
generally is glad to see her soldier boy
back with all the limbs he sailed away
with And aS for Marine Halter s.
opinion Of all marines being stuck up
we'll. thcrc arc fellows in the army and
navy who have been huukics with our
fellows overseas and they scc no cause
to- say "sturk up so "MArinr llater'
has little phrase al her own to con
solo herself with while she roots, for
tho "gobs." Here Is one Of the flaws
in her letter. Having fallen out with
her marine friend she now falls" for
the "gobs." but. little Marine Halter.
ir they "lct you lay" root for the army
Maybe they will bc nice to YOU, but il
the army gives you the 'go by'-well,
your ease will seem hopeless and upon
application we will give you candi
dato's free pass to the 'oId maids y
home.
Your last paragraph contradicts it
self. The first part claims that all men
are tickle. yet you Sny that YOU attend
a few service clubs and meet lots Of
nice boys. Sorry | have to 60 out so
early this evening or may have been
able to show YOU few more con
tradictions, flaws and hasty judgments.
FORMER MARINE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21
LIFE MUST HOLD
JUST A FEW MISTAKES
Ad Anyoo No Time Is Euer Wasted THAT Teaches te Folly
ofWasting Time

HERE are the circumstances. When
= Virginia u. finished high school she
went TO college. But after year and
half of it slowly but ever so surely it
dawned upon hcr that she had made
mistake. You see it was this way Nir-
ginia Il. had always wanted TO sing
There had been few lessons during
the high school days, and so she made
up her mind to keep right on with
them at college. II would mean travel
ing to a nearby town twice week and
practicing q great deal in the interim.
but Virginia was ambitious and was
sure she would find time for it all some
how.
But there was the rub. A wear and
half of irving to keep up with college
social affairs. athletics and studies. and
TO make something of her voice at the
same time told her she could not possi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-21
Mrs. Wilson al Food Fair;
Hhm She Does and " hen

Mrs. Mary A. Wilson. food ex-
pert of the Evening Public Led
ger. is giving cooking demonstra-
tions daily at the Food Fair in the
First Regiment Armory, Broad
and Callowhill streets.
Her program for today and to-
morrow follows:
TODAY
2:30-Fircless cookery. break
baking, sugarless apple cake.
7:30-Bread making, sugarlcss
sponge cake, crullers.
TOMORROW
2:30-Fireless cookery, bread
making, cream puffs, pastry.
7:30-Bread- making, eggless
mayonnaise, salads.