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Evening star., 1919-11-30

rear Of the platform upon which we
were seated know not. unless I did
so inobedience to a species Of hypnot-
ic suggestion; but something prompt
ed me to glance over my shoulder.
And, for the second time that night,
encountered the gaze Of mysterious
eyes. From little square window
these compelling eyes regarded me
fixedly, and presently I distinguished
the outline of a head surmounted by
q white turban.
The second watcher was Abu Tabah
What business could have brought
was a problem beyond my powers of
conjecture, but that he was silently
directing me to depart with all speed
l presently made out. Having signi-
fed, by a gesture, that I had grasped
the purport of his message. 1 turned
again to Breton. who was struggling
to carry out conversation with She
jeret ed-Durr in his native French.
] experienced some difficulty in in
ducing him to leave, but my argu-
ments finally preaviled and we pass
ed out into the dimly lighted street.
About us in the darkness pipes walled
and there was the dim throbbing of
the eternal darabukeh. We were in
that part of El-Wasr adjoining the
notorious Square OF the Fountain.
Discordant woman voices filled the
night. and strange figures fitted from
the shadows into the light streaming
from the open doorways. 1t was the
center Of secret Cairo, the midnight
city: and, three PAGES from the door
OF the dance hall, slim, black -robed
figure suddenly appeared at my ell
bow, and the musical voice Of Abu
Tabah spoke close to my ear:
BE on the terrace OF Shepherds in
half an hour"
The mysterious figure melted again
into the shadows about US.
On the deserted hotel balcony Abu
Tabah awaited me.
ut was indeed fortunate. Kernaby
Pasha." he said, that l observed you
this evening"
II am greatly obliged TO you," re-
piled, for watching over me with
such paternal solicitude. May ] in
quire what danger l have incurred? 2"
l was angrily conscious of feeling
like a schoolboy suffering reproof
"a very great danger" Abu Tabah
assured me. his gentle, musical voice
expressing real concern. "Ahmad es-
kebir is the lover of the dancer called
Shejeret ed-Durr. although she who is
Of the ghawazi, OF keneh, does not
return his affections"
Evening star., 1919-11-30
TALES OF SECRET\EGYPT

BRETON and i were the
r. only occupants of tho raised
i platform a the end OF the hall
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
NORMAL OUTPUT Of
TIRES CAUSES CUT
Reduction of 10 Per Cent in
Popular Sizes Made by
Big Four

The sudden advertisement OF a gen
eral reduction in prices OF tires by
the big four of the American tire
manufacturers, which has startled and
delighted the automobile owners Of
Memphis, is the result OF the return OF
the tire factories to normal production,
It was stated by the representatives
Of the local branches Of two of the big
companies Monday. The prevailing re-
duction made on the popular sizes Is Id
per cent, and the reduction on some Of
the less used sizes runs from 20 to as
much as 40 per cent.
The big companies advertising reduc-
tons are the Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Co, the United States Rubber Co. the
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co, and the
b. f. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co,
Statements made by II. s. Wheeler,
local manager OF Goodrich; and F. M
Gemnill, local manager Of Goodyear. as
to the cause OF the slice In prices tally,
1he government restrictions on the i'm
portation If rubber, which reduced II
to about p per CEN Of normal, have
heen removed. Government contract
for tires and other rubber goods have
been largely filled or Cancelled, HaV'
ing sufficient raw materials and rela-
lively 30 government contracts. lht
rCrmln number Of tires Ii being turned
out daily. To put these on the market
with the proper rapidly It Is necessary
TO lower prices.
The reduction Is coming TO the public
inasmuch as successive vance dur
ing the last year put tires up abou
IS per cent, Production OF tires wal
cut in most cases more than DO pc
cent last year and many OF these tire
were taken b. the government. makini
n still smaller per cent available 10
the general market.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
STRUCK DOWN BY
NEGRO $50 TAKEN
Mrs. s. A. Waters, in Waiting
on Customer, Is Knocked
Unconscious.

Struck down by a negro bandit. who
apparently was operating single hand =
ed, Mrs, stephen A. Waters, alone IN
her husbands grocery store at 1850
North Second street, shortly after 10
o'clock Monday morning, was severely
bruised on the head and her negro
~assailant made his getaway with about
$59, taken from the cash register.
Mrs. Waters had served several Gus
toners, who had departed, when a ne
gro, well dressed, entered and in a po-
lite manner asked for a sack OF smok-
ing tobacco, She turned to reach for
a package on the shelf.
Some few minutes or perhn pa seconds
later, when consciousness began to re.
turn to her. she found herself on the
floor. The negro had fed. From indi-
cations the negro had swung a we'll
padded blackjack on the back Of Mrs
Waters head. While there was no
la~ceration, the scalp had been seriously
bruised.
Neighbors, hearing Mrs. Waters
cries. went to her assistance. Police
men Oliver and Robinson, Of the emer-
gency squad at the Central police sta
ton, answered the alarm In n police
car and, although the Waters store Ia
beyond the city limits, searched the
vicinity Of the ribbery, but without re-
suit.
Mrs. Waters said she had never seer
the negro before. He was described
as being about 40 years old, black. tai
and slim and wearing a black hat and
dark clothes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
CITY'S ANNUAL BUDGET
NOT YET COMPLETED

The clty's annual budget OF estimated
expenses In not yet completed. The
heads Of departments all made their
reports some time ago, with the ex-
ception OF those OF fire and police.
Salaries of both police and firemen
were increased by legislative acts, and
the clerks OF the two departments have
not completed the pay roll figures for
the period from April is. when the acts
became effective. Firemen will receive
the same pay as policemen-3t00 q
month, with an increase OF S. a
month for every additional year OF ser
vice over one year, until they draw $3.50
a month as the maximum.
These pay rolls will vary from month
to month, as some OF the men reach
tho length of service upon which they
are to draw higher pay. c. W. Miller,
vice-mayor, said Monday that the po-
lice and fire department estimates will
probably be completed this week. and
that the budget ordinance should be
ready for introduction on first reading
a week from Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
Mrs. Anderson Fails
To Appear In Court
Against Mrs. Warren

Mrs j. B. Warren. charged with lar
ceny OF a coat from Mrs. Anderson in
Inc Hotel Gayoso on Dec. 26, 1918. was
acquitted by a jury in First criminal
court on Monday on recommendation OF
the states attorney. The prosecuting
witness failed to appear to prosecute
the case after it had been set per-
emtorily for trial Monday. Mrs. Ander-
son was the only witness the state had.
Mrs. Anderson alleged that she saw,
mrs. warren wearing a coat which she
ldentltied as one stolen from her at
a motel in Hot Springs, Ark, while at
the races.
Judge Richards said he was tired of
persons having others indicted and then
iallng TO appear TO prosecute and max
ing a plaything out of the courts.
Mrs. Warren's husband is under in
dictment, charged with conspiracy to
commit larceny. 1t is alleged that he
and others entered Walter Lane Smiths
residence, representing themselves to
be deputy sheriffs in search OF liquor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
Autos In Collision
On Parkway; Three
Arrested, Nine Hurt

In a collision OF two automobiles on
the Parkway. early Sunday night, nine
persons were injured, none seriously,
and three arrested.
Those suffering the worst hurts were:
Miss Louise Hughey, 2ll1 Oliver ave
nue.; Robert P. Rice, 2054 Oliver ave
nue.; j, w, King, Capleville, Tenn,
and William King, Olive Branch, Miss,
Others injured were: Miss Bessie
Traylor, South Cooper street; Miss Nicey
Hurley. Walker avenue; Miss Irene
Boswell, Young avenue; w. T. Bowling,
206b Oliver avenue, and r, A, Miller,
Miller, Miss.
The flivver driven by william King,
who was accompanied by j.. W. King
and r. A. Brewer, was going south
on the Parkway and according to the
police report, was on the wrong side
II the driveway, The big car, contain
ing. the four young women and Rice
and Bowling, failed in the attempt to
end the machines came together head
on.
Miss Hurley was thrown from the
touring car, suffering severe bruises
and was taken home where she re-
Ceived medical attention. Rice had to
be taken to his home also.
Policemen Crum and McCarty, Of the
Barksdale police station, alleged that
the three men in the flivver had been
drinking. They escorted them to the
central police station, where win King
was registered on a charge Of reckless
" driving an automobile while intoxi.
Gated, and ]. w. King and r. A. Miller
were charged with disorderly conduct.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

solid silver, large and exquisite In de-
sign and workmanship.
A majority OF these prizes are to
be awarded for the most artistic pleas
ure cars in the procession, all OF which,
however, must have a floral setting,
though it Is not necessary that they
be completely covered with blooms.
The remainder of the prizes 30 to the
most artistic floats. All cars and TRUCKS
entered must be free of any advertis-
ing matter. Where he entry is by
An organization instead of an individual
a brief announcement of the fact Is
permissible, but the name must be arts
tically displayed,
Many social and civic organizations
throughout the city and county are ar
ranging to compete, Entries must be
filed with the committee at the earliest
possible moment either at h%eadquar-
tiers, "a North Second street. or with
Mrs. Homer x. Jones. The committee
hopes to complete the entry list and
allot positions in the parade by Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

ployers both in and out Of the city,
workers OF the government declare
Still Il special effort will be made In
the campaign under way to give home
boys Jobs at home.
1t is as essential that the boys I've
impressed with the necessity OF regis
tering at the United States employ
ment service as 1t is for employers
to do so. Even though the job may be
a big one, there is no inclination TO
shirk It, so the boys themselves AS
well as the employers are urged TO
make their wants known as the cam
paign opens. so that the exact magni,,
tude OF the task may be realized ana
met with the greatest possible dispatch.
Mr.. Swinbrode. who was 20 months
in the service, II OF which were spent
overseas, IL believed to be especially
qualified for the work OF getting SOL
diers employment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
CANVASS ON To
GET SOLDIERS Jobs
Business Men Will Be Urged
to Offer More OPP
portunities.

A house toulouse canvas OF the bust
ness district was commenced Monday
by l.. f. Swinbrode, who Is working in
conjunction with the Chamber Of Com
merce and the United States employ
ment service, 1o3 South Court avenue,
Little difficulty Is experienced by re-
turning soldiers who are skilled arti-
sans In getting positions, but. accord
ing to Mr.. Swinbrode. employers should
give more opportunities to men seek
and in other clerical pursuits. Tho
campaign inaugurated Monday, al
though with the specific object Of OBJ
tanning employment In Memphis for
Memphis boys, does not necessarily
mean that effort is In any way rela xed
toward getting employment for soldiers
outside Of Memphis. Every possible
position open should be listed b. EN-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
FIRE DOES DAMAGE.

Fire OF unknown origin at 10 o'clock
Sunday night. that started in the home
OF Yves Green. negro, 2ss Bertha ave
nue-beyond the city iimits-was in
a good way to result in a general con-
Migration in that section. when three
Companies OF Memphis firemen arrived.
Green's house was damaged about $500
and the home Of Jim McGee, negro, 23s
Bertha avenue, suffered 5000 damage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
Stomach Trouble

For simple, common ailments, due to dsordered stomach,
liver and bowels, you will find Thedfords Black-Draught a
reliable and useful remedy.
For over 10 years, it has been successfully employed for
these troubles, and its consumption is increasing year by year,
proving the public recognition of its true and genuine value.
Being purely vegetable, it has no such bad secondary ef-
fects, as the mineral drugs, like calomel mercury, etc, but can
be depended on to relieve, by its first action on the system.
Black Draught is a good, safe, reliable, family medicine,
for young and old. A package should be in every household.
Mr.. Marion Holcomb, of Nancy, KY, writes: For quite
a long while suffered with stomach trouble. would have
pains and a heavy feeling after my meals. a most disa-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
HERE and THERE

Mrs. David A. Field, OF Prescott,
Ariz., formerly Miss Ruth MGSalien' Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and MIS-, j. T.
MoCallen, 2092 Oliver street.
Miss Ruth Frazer Brown is at home,
after an absence OF several weeks spent
in Washington. D. c., as u delegate 10
the d.. A. r, congress.
Miss Ardath Dale Black has returned
from San Antonio. Tex, where she at
tended school, and Is at home at l4lS
Agnes place,
Sergt. W. Elwood Lacey, recently
home from France, will arrived Monday
morning for a visit to his mother, Mrs
W. L. Lacey, at the Hotel Chlsca.
Mrs. Anna Chase Donnohue has re
turned to the city, after an absence OF
two years spent with her daughters In
Washington and Frankfort, Ky. Mrs
Donnohue Ia one OF Memphis Oldest and
best-beloved residents, and her many
friends win be glad to welcome her
home again. She Is with Mrs. o. II
Benton, 1887 jefferson avenue.
A. r. walker, superintendent of the
Rock Island railroad, with headquar.
ters at Little Rock, Ark, has returned
to Little Rock after making an inspec'
ton trip.
Mrs. John W. Falls arrived Sunday
night for a few days visit in Memphis
and is at home to her friends at the
Hotel Chisca. Memphis was formerly
the home Of Mrs. Falls, whose wide
popularity has never waned, friend;
will be glad to see her again, though
sorry Of SO short a visit.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Bluford Richards. o.
Washington. D, c., arrived in Memphis
Monday morning to be the guests o
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerom,
70, Richards, 493 Lucy avenue. Friends
are glad to know that Mr.. Blufort
Richards has recovered from his recen'
serious Illness.
Mrs. j. Warren King and littlt
daughters, Pattie Sue and Warrene
have returned after a very pleasant
visit with friends and relatives in Mis-
sissippi.
j.. G. Blount, Jr., ensign in the naVa
aviation service, who has been sta
toned at Miami, Fla, has received his
discharge from the service and arrived
in Memphis Sunday night,
Martin J. Condor Is In New York,
where he Is attending a meeting Of the
directors OF the American Snuff com
pany and attending to other business
affairs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

pound too highly, and you may publish
my testimonial as it may be the means
OF heiplng some other suffering wom-
an; mrs. Irene King, l05 West Camp
bell st, lola. Kansas.
great number or unsolicited tes-
tlmonials on file at the Pinkham Lab
oratory, many Of which are from. time
70 time published by permission, are
proof Of the value Of Lydia e. Pink
MANS Vegetable Compound, in the
treatment Of female ills.
Every, ailing woman in the United
States is cordially invited to write 10
the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine CO.
t~eonfidentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice 1t is free, ready to bring YOU
health n may save your life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

Handsome loving cups, trays, vases,
etc, have been purchased by the floral
parade committee of the Centennial
Celebration for winners in the process
sion of flowers, which is to feature
celebration festivities Tuesday after
noon Of next week. The prizes have a
total value of nearly 1000" Each is OF
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
- =
COOPERAGE co. LOCATES.

The Jackson Mound Cooperage com
pany has leased a warehouse at Kan
sas street and the Frisco railroad where
1t proposes to install a fully equipped
cooperage shop. 1t will operate In cor
nection with the Davis Wood Stave
company, it is said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

year. | had pains
in back and stom-
ach, in fact all
over me, and was
all u n down. A
friend of mine was
cured of the same
trouble by Lydia
+. Pinkham's Veg
etabie Compound.
! took it and it
gave me health
and strength and
made a new wom-
an of me. / can
not praise your
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
SWITCH TO FACTORY.

The Frisco railway will begin work
this week on the switch 10 the new
factory site OF the Belmont Candy com
pany, Colorado and Kentucky streets.
company expects to start the construc-
tion OF its new S125, 900 candy factory.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
NEW UNION TO HANDLE
CHINESE LOANS FORMED

PARIS, May IA new consortiuAl
for the financing OF Chinese loans WI
organized today by American. French,
British and Japanese bankers, A res
ervation was made for later partlcipa-
ton by Belgian bankers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

To Cure Habitual Constipation
Take "LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" reg
ularly for u to 21 days. A Syrup Tonic
Laxative. Pleasant to Take, soc per
bottle. IT Regulates. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
MethOdistS of the South

Your Church challenges you to fight with her
for a better and a happier world. Your faith is
put to the test. What you do to promote the
Centenary Campaign now will prove to what ex-
tent you believe in God and in your felow-man.
The program undertaken by your Church-the
building of churches, schools and hospitals-means
something definite for human betterment. 1t is
the greatest mission ever undertaken in the world.
The magnitude of the plan commands the admira-
ton Of all Christian people. The privilege of being
a Methodist and having an active part in such a
campaign must call forth your loyalty, thrill your
soul, and cause you to rally to the church Of your
choice.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
SUFFERING
A WHOLE YEAR
Mrs. King Was Made Well by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.

lola, Kansas was a constant sut-
ferer from female troubles for about a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
You are Not Fail

The date Of the campaign of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, is the week of Sunday,
May 18th to 18th.
With your time, your money, your talents
your heart-SUPPORT it so that the $3.50 900
will be assured.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
GET 8 HOUR DAY.

ROME, NAV ~. (Havas. by a min.
isterial decree. workers on the Italian
railways are granted an eight-hour day
with one day off duty weekly.
Head News Scimitar Wants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12
BLACK-DRAUGHT

greeable taste In my mouth.
II ate anything, with butter,
oil or grease, | would spit II
up. | began to have regular
sick headache. | had used
pills and tablets, but after a
course Of these | would be
constipated. | found they were
no good at all for my trouble.
| heard Thedford's Black
Draught recommended very
highly. So began to use il.
1t cured me. | keep II In
the house all the time. II Is the
best liver medicine made. |
do not have sick headache or
stomach trouble any more"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-12

Mrs. J.. Warren King and little
daughters, Pattie Sue and Warrene,
have returned after a very pleasant
visit with friends and relatives In Mis-
sissippi.
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
OFFICE OF
lockwood. GREENE & CO., Managers,
WESTON. MASS.

Common Stock.
The quarterly dividend OF ri (Sf rcr,
shere) UPON the common stock of the fnfer-
national Cotton Mills has been declared pay
able May 81, 1919. at The cffca Of the irassc--
fer agents fhe Old Colony Trust Company.
Boston, Mass to all Stockholders Of record
at close of business MAY H. 1919. ss.s--
INTERNATlONAL COTTON MILLS
ALLAN y. CEEENOL GH, Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
NORTHERN PIPE line COMPANY.

% IIOAu "s-3l NV \ OI-
May o3rd. f91a.
dividend of five dollars per share has
heen declared on the Capital Stock Of this
Company payable July 5st. 1919. 20 stock
holders OF record at The close OF business
June 1ith, 1919
All communications regarding payment
or change Of address should be sent 10 ii,s
undersigned not later than Juno e4th. 1919.
GEORGE CHEsEBEO'. Secret ary. -
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
SOUTH PORTO RICO SUGAR co
d idend Scrin Certiftca Serics LII u

he Board of Directors has adopted reso-
dend scrip certificates OF this Company
series B aud fissued on October Is. 1918
aud April lst 1919, respectiyey). on tjct
lst lsls, at par and accrued interest, ard
'ur'her providing that amy holder og scrinrs
oertincates OF either issue may at his opfias ~
present the same at the Office of sIessss ~
william Schali Company. a. william
Street- New York City, between july lsf
1919. ana October tst 1919 Tor reeempiSc Scr
at par and accrued interest TO the date OF
such presentation
BY orderr. Of the Board Of Direcfors
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
UNION BAG \ PAPER CORPORATION

New York. May 81 fs1ae----
A Quarterly dividend OF ono and one /
half per cent has this day been declarrw = I
upon the stock q this Corporation payzssst
BILE June 10Th. 1912. % the holders OF
the close Of business on June 9Th. 1919
CHARLES b SANDERS Secretary-ie
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
GREENE q co. Managers,
BOSTON. MASS.

Preferred Slock
The regular quarterly dividend Of 1&fs
upon the preferred stock Of The Internationei
Cotton Mills has been declared payable May
81. 1919. at the office Of The transfer agenss.
the Old Colony Trust Company. Boston. 10
all stcckhoders Of record at close o. bysi-
ress May IS 1873
INTERNATIONAL COTTON MILLS
ALLAN B. GREENOUGH. Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
Bid and A SIX ed
Quotations

The following table gives the closing
bid and asked quotations for stocks
listed on the New York Stock Exchange
but not traded in yesterday:
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
SOUTH PORTO RICO SUGAR 60.

Tho Board of Directors have his dav
Preferred stock and 81 on Tho Ccr,aon
Stock. payable in cash on July !. 1873.
to stockholders OF record June l6. 1919.
T. A. DILLINGHAM. Secretarf
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
SOUTH P0Rro RICO SUGAR. co.

FVFFTHVNfr~ NFrfe4
a;,>,s..i NollSE ~ hEREBY GIVEN that shs
dN -aend scrip certificates OF this Company
Series ussued July lst 1919. wili.s-.e..
ssis redeemed on July ist lsis. par and a.
eruea interest TO said date, NJ the oifice ~ '~'
lam street. New York Guy and that ssssr .
ceFuheates VIII mature and become payable
on said July lst. 1917 and Will cease 10 near
interest from and after saia date
ny order OF the koaYd OF Directors -
a. plLLlNSHAM SECRETARY
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY
COMPANY

New York. May 18th. 1913
The Board Of Directors Of the Florida
East Coast Railway Company has de-
clared out OF earnings for the fiscal year
ended December 31st, 1918. interest at ths
rate Of SO PEI annun. payable june 10Th.
1873, on The S25, 600 ,00r General Mortgage
Income 5so FIFTY Year Cold Bonds. dated
July LIST, 1903
c. d RO1CE Assistant Secretary
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
DIVIDEND NOTICES

GLOBE RUBBER TIRE MANU- -
FACTURfNG COMPANI,
1881 BROADWAY.
NEW YORK CITY
The Directors of the Globe Rubber Tire
NJ Company have this lay d.
clared a quarterly dividend of ONE AND
ONE HALF PER CENT GieGo) or the
common stock OF the Company, payable
June IS, 1919, 70 stockholders Of record
I. H CRAIG
Secretary
New-York tribune., 1919-05-23
Curb Market

Note-~The ribune assumes no responsi-
bility for the accuracy or authenticity of
curb market quotations. Transactions and
prices yesterday were reported as follows: