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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
CROSS SENDS
MISSIONS TO AID
BALKAN STATES

PARIS. Jan, S1.--To meet the i'm
mediate needs of war-stricken Balkan
countries, where there probably is
greater distress than in any other part
Of Europe, except Poland, the Ameri-
can Red Cross, after a conference here
between Henry p, Dawson, chairman
OF the war council of the American
commission for Europe. has dispatched
cruited by Lieut.-Co Henry w, Ander-
son. Of Richmond. Va.
Col. Anderson will have with him
stats which worked during hostiiities
in France and Italy and will be able to
draw upon accumulated supplies until
the allied powers are able to organize
relief measures on an extensive scale,
II Is hoped to a thousands Of lives
before the next harvest.
For North Serbia, 10 workers will
operate under Lieut.. Col. Thomas W.
Farnam, OF Yale university. The per-
sonnet for South Serbia numbers "a
workers, commanded by Mai. J. r. Ca
rev, Transportation in North Serbia is
most difficult, and In some regions i'm
possible. In South Serbia the supply
Of foodstuffs and clothing is very low.
The Greek commission, under com
mand OF Lieut., Col. Edward 8. Capps,
Of Princeton university, Is at work.
There are rs men engaged there.
The program which Will be followed is
based on an anticipated supply OF $50
tons OF necessities weekly on the Greek
ships that have been designated to the
use of the American Red Cross.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
LUBDOM
S%uffragists Elect.

Mrs. Samuel J. Ellis, one of the most
prominent club women in the city, was
elected president OF the Memphis Equal
Suffrage league Thursday morning at
a meeting Of that organization which
was held at the Hotel Chisca.
Mrs, Francis Fentress, Mrs. D, b.
Puryear and Mrs, Richard Gordon
Walker we're elected vice presidents;
Mrs. Arthur Robinson, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. lrby Bennett, treas
ureri Mrs, George Bone. auditor, Mrs.
+. Q. Willingham, Mrs. A. S. Buchan-
an, Mrs. Hugh Hayley and Mrs. K. II.
BoWser, members OF the advisory board.
\ bouquet Of roses was presented the
popular retiring president, Mrs. Fran
CTS Fentress. by the executive board of
the organization as a token OF their
love and appreciation. Mrs. Walter
Fraser presented the flowers most era
ciously in behalf of the organization.
A splendid annual report was made
by the treasurer, showing that about
$500 had been expended for war work
and charitable purposes by the Mem
phts Equal Suffrage league during the
past ), ar.
Mrs, Walter Fraser vas given a
ronsing vote Of thanks for her splen.
cio and efficient work Of the past year
and was reelected secretary by a
n nimous vote.
MIS-. A. Y. Scott was reelected an
honorary member. and Mrs, William
Conner, hone aty member OF the board.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
HERE and THERE

Corp. Lewis N. Slaughter, Memphian,
with the local United States marine
recruiting office, has received his hon
orable discharge from the service and
VIII return to his former position with
the Rock Island Railroad company.
-
MAJ. Battle Malone, commanding Of.
ticer OF Base Hospital Unit No ST..
wlll return to Memphis Friday night,
according 70 adviees reaching here. He
landed at New York several DAYS ago,
and Mrs. Malone went to meet him
MAJ, Malone will spend a few DAYS in
Memphis on leave. :"
Mrs, George r. BillingSley. who suf,
Tered an attack ~ ptomaine poisoning
Two weeks ago, underwent an operation
Friday and Is reported in a serious
condition at her homo. P~ontotoc ave.
nue.. wv
+. Henry Thornton, leading banker
PLANTER. and politician 81 Charleston
Mas, 10 In the city on business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
WITNESSES AGAINST
PACKERS TO Be NAMED

WASHINGTON, Jan. S1,-Names of
Of coIlusion among the five leading
packers were based by the federal trade
commission will be submitted volun-
tarily by the commission to the house
interstate commerce committee, to-
gether with all other testimony and evil
dence gathered during the Investigation
Of the meat industry.
William B. Clover, chairman of tho
trade commission, so informed the COM
mittee today as o result of the demands
made by committee members yesterday
that all names OF witnesses be divulged
so that the committee would have a
basis for further questioning Of the
nackersn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31

reopen the news print paper price
agreement reached last spring and has
set Feb. II for a preliminary hearing.
The commission stated today the at
torney- general had brought TO its at.
tention that newspaper publishers had
presented Il claim that lowering costs
Of production entitled them to a reduc-
ton Of prices,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
We Purchased These 400 Trousers Lengths At Exactly One Half Their Market
Value-Otherwise We Would Not Be Able to Publish This
Remarkable News

It's just one of those opportunities that happen
only once in a great while. These woolens were
purchased by our New York representative-in
pants lengths only-at a full saving of one-half
their real worth today. Not a piece in the lot
but what would sell for $500 a yard. In other
words, we will make the trousers to your individual
measure for less than the material would cost you
in the regular way.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
Founders DAY.

Foremost among tho attractive at
fairs at the Nineteenth Century club
Monday, in honor OF Mrs. Elise NJ, Sell
den.
The occasion will be a reunion Of all
the charter members and the ex-presi-
dents Of the club, among whom are the
most prominent ome OF Memphis.
The ex-preSldents and charter mem
bers will be seated at a table reserved
for them. and a%ttractively decorated
with spring flowers.
A most interesting program, show
ing the progress Of the Nineteenth Cen
justly proud, will be given, and a dali
cious luncheon has been planned. All
who wish 70 attend are asked 70 make
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
Story Hour.

The school children will enjoy the
library Saturday morning from 1880 to
II ;3O o'clock.
Miss Gale Forrest, a favorite among
tho children, who can just naturally
make stories come true, Almost
will tell the stories this time, and there
will be some mighty good mes In her
selection.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31

There's hardly any two pieces in the assortment
alike, which gives you some idea of the variety of
patterns to select from, including navy blue serge.
We have on display a number of pants made up
in a variety of styles-showing the class of work
manship-all hand finished-with best quality lin
ings and trimmings. The pattern assortment is so
broad and varied that it looks almost impossible
not to be able to match any coat or vest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31

K. of G. Fancy Ball.

The annual fancy dress ball to be
given by the Young Mems institute
OF c. club, will be one Of the most
unique affairs Of the month.
A number OF clever costumes are
being planned by members of the or
ganization, n the ballroom on that
occasie9 will undoubtedly resemble a
page from Arabian Nights
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
ITnecNea0 VI
Mrs. Anna Y, Waddell,

COLUMBUS, Miss. JAA, 81. (spl)-
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Young
"addell, widow Of the late H. NJ. Wad-
dell, for many years secretary Of the
Industrial institute ana college in this
city, who died hero Tuesday night,
were held Wednesday afternoon at the
nolne Of L; X. Hopkins, conducted by
MoV' j, ~, Felts, pastor Of First Metho-
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MEETING OF MEMPHIS
WoMEN's ORGANIZATIONS

All members and candidates Of the
Young Ladies' institute have beer
urged TO be present Sunday morning
at st. Brtgid's church at the 3 O'Clock
mass. Initiation ceremonies will take
place Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at
The KNIGHTS Of Columbns nail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
Tuna Fish Salad.

One can tuna fish; flake this, using
a fork. add one and one-nalf cups diced
celery and one tablespoon minced on
ion, Mix all together with salad dress
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
WR1sAagslA&lSm
Lide.Pone.

COLUMBUS, Miss, Jan. 81. (Spl)--
l.. T.. Lide, n prominent druggist OF
Columbus, Miss, and Mrs. B. Pope, also
OF this city. were quietly married in
Greenwood his week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

d.. Frank D. smythe has received
nis honorable discharge rrom the
United States army as lieutenant
colonel and viii resume his private
~ sSetee AFTER Eeb. J his offices will
cS on me seventh floor OF the Ex-
~"~"sN "ul'uIhs' adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
SCHOONER SAILS 5000
MILES IN 20 DAYS

NEW YORK, Jan. a1.-The schooner
Harry @. Deering. of Bath, Me, ar
rived here yesterday from Para, Brazil,
having completed the S,000-mile voyage
in 20 days. Marine men declared 1t
IA a remarkably fast passage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31

lations OF Germany's armed strength,
on which the size Of the allied army
Of occupation Is to be based.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31

A meeting Of the Woman's Suffrage
party will be held Wednesday after
noon at 3 o'clock at the Young Wom-
ans club. A musical program by the
Y. w. c. A, trio and an Informal after
noon tea Will be given, following the
regular business session. All members
and their friends have been invited to
attend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
NEWS PRINT PRICE WILL
Be RE0PENED, Is REPORT

WASHINGTON, Jan. Stat the re.
quest Of the attorney general the fed.
eral trade commission has agreed to
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31

MiHa Sarah Wright will entertain in
honor Of her expression pupils at the
home OF Mrs. S. 4. Wilkinson. 40 South
Mclean boulevard, Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
Athey Metal Weatherstrips,

Zinc and copper cloth lined instalAd
On windows and doors keep ont
draughtS, dust and SCOT. Chears FloeS
and Screen Co, fIor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
Pimento Sauce.

Make a medium white sauce and add
chopped pimentoes. NV
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31
Tom Hart.

FLORENCE, Ala. Jan. 81. (Spl)-
Tom Hart, a well-known man about
W died at his home here Thursday,
Inc remains were taken to Tuscum.
bla for burial. He is survived by his
wlfe and one child. Mr.. Hart has been
4 resident here for about 20 years,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-31

reservations with Mrs, Randolph Chear
at once.
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Robert Mahan.

JoNEsBoRO, Ark, Jan, al fSnIl-
Robert Mahan died yesterday at ManiIa
The funeral was from Langford & Greg.
sons undertaking parlors in this city
TO-DAY lntermenG followed at West
lawn cemetery,
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-08-02

The occasional use of Roman Eye Balsam
at night upon retiring will prevent and re-
lieve tired. watsry eyes, and eye strain. Adv.
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Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
EY n N
MEANS DEATH OF GRAMMAR
New hue Which Has Abolished For
NAL and Elaborate English Style
of Former Days.

English as commonly written today
certainly seems to have lost the purity
and strength that it had century ago,
observes the Spokane Spokesman Re
view. Then such masters of the Ian
guage as Cobbe, Coleridge, DeQuincey
or Hazlitt were journalists as well as
poets or essayists, and their leading
articles lost nothing Of effect on the
public from being literature.
The arrival of the age of steam, cleo
tricity and cheap postage was followed
by change, not for the better, in the
popular style of speaking and writing.
"Say what you have to say as briefly
and quickly as possible, and don't
bother about fineness of expression"
.hecame the general rule and practice.
The new millions of readers demanded
that their reading be expressed In the
language Of everyday speech. The
obligation of COMPRISING conclusions
about important matters into 1,000
words, or fewer, is death, In the end,
to style. The literary form favored is
in touch with the turned-up-trousers
fashion of wearing ones clothing. It
is free and easy and crammed with
linguistic atrocities. Plural subjects
are polygamously welded to singular
verbs, and Lindley Murray turns in his
grave on account of the death of gram
mar.
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STILL FAITHFUL TO STUARTS7
Pretender of that Line to Britain's
Throne Is Now Prince Rupert
of Bavaria.

There was once to be found in Brit
ain q little group Of romantic senti-
mentalists who remained faithful to
the Stuart line, and celebrated on Jam
aary 80 kind Of Jacobite feast day.
Il wfireT IN Irving sgsu rezssurzaSsrs
seeing postage stamps bearing the like
ness of the "pretender," who happened
to be a princess of Bavaria. These
were attached to the envelope by the
side Of the official postage stamp, thus
constituting a source of annoyance to
the serious minded Victoria.
Since the death of his mother Maria
Theresa of Bavaria, few weeks ago,
ex-Prlnce Rupert Of Bavaria is now
the official Stuart pretender to the
throne of Great Britain. The muse of
history has ever had leaning toward
irony.
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himself and cleared his threat ana as.
sumed an air Of alertness an6 said It
was a fac morning, which 1t was not.
the sky being overcast and the air
dark and chilly. Mr.. Hacket removed
his greatcoat and threw 1t on the stoop
saying:
Deacon, you lay there. From now
on I'm constable and ready for any act
that may be necessary to maintain the
law. can be as severe as Napoleon
Bonaparte and as cunning as Satan, IL
I have to be-"
While / was milking the deacon sat
on bucket in the doorway Of the
stable and snored until had finished.
He awoke when loosed the COW and
the constable went back to the pasture
with me, yawning with his hand over
his mouth much of the way. The dea-
con leaned his elbow on the top Of
the pen and snored again, lightly,
while I mixed the feed for the pigs.
Mr.. Hacket met us at the kitchen
door, where Deacon Binks said to him:
eff you'll look after the boy today
I'll go home and get little rest"
"God bless yer soul, We had busy
night" said the schoolmaster with q
smile.
He added as he went into the house:
81 never knew man to rest with
more energy and persistence. It was
perfect flood O rest. 1t kept me
awake until long after midnight"
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4AwaISe. We LImb Q, the Law"

slowly, with bent head as I had seen
him before, followed by old Kate. She
carried her staff in her left hand while
the forefinger Of her right hand was
pointing him out. Silent as ghost
and as unheeded--one would say-sha
followed his steps.
I observed that old Kate sat on q
front seat with her hand to her ear
and Grimshaw beside his lawyer at 9
big table and that when she looked oil
him her lips moved in strange I'M
uttered whisper of her spirit. Her
face filled with joy as one damning
detail after another came out in the
evidence.
The facts hereinbefore alleged, and
others, We're proved, for the tracks fit
ted the shoes of Amos. The young
man was held and presently indicted.
The time of his trial was not deter
mined.
wrote good hand those days and
the leading merchant of the village
engaged Ine to post his books every
Saturday at ten cents an hour. Thence
forward until Christmas I gave my
free days to that task. estimated
the sum that I should earn and
planned to divide it in equal parts and
proudly present 1t to my aunt anc
uncle on Christmas day.
| One Saturday while was at work
on the big ledger of the merchant ]
ran upon this item:
October as. Wright-To one suit
| of clothes for Michael Henry from
measures furnished by 8. Robin
| son .................".......
Shirts to match .........."..s......... LII
I knew then the history Of the suit
of clothes which I had worn since that
rainy October night, for remembered
that Sam Robinson, the tailor, had
measured me at our house and made
| up the cloth of Aunt Deel's weaving.
| I observed, also, that numerous ar
ticles--a load of wood, two sacks Oh
-four, three pairs Of boots, one coat
ten pounds of salt pork and four
bushels of potatoes--all for michael
4 Henry"-had been charged to Silas
Wright.
4 So by the merest chance learned
that the invisible michael Henry" was
the almoner of the modest statesman
and really the spirit Of Sllas Wright
feeding the hungry and clothing the
naked and warming the cold house.
In the absence Of Its owner. 1t was
| the heart of Wright Joined to that OF
the schoolmaster, which sat in the
| green chair.
| fear that my work suffered mo-
ment's interruption, for just then
began to know the great heart Of the
senator. Its warmth was in the cloths
ing that covered my back, its delicacy
In the ignorance Of those who had
shared its benefactions.
(TO BE CONTINUED.D
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broadcloth and white linen and beaver
hats. They stopped as l approached
them.
swell, partner, we shall be leaving
in an hour or So" said Mr.. Wright as
he gave me his hand. "You may look
for me here soon after the close Of the
session. Take care Of yourself and &c
often to see Mrs. Wright and obey
your captain and remember me to your
aunt and uncle"
"See that you keep coming, my good
boy" said the president as he gave me
his hand, with playful reference, nc
doubt, to Mr.. Wright's remark that
was coming man.
"Bart, I've some wheat to be
thrashed in the barn on the back lot
said the senator as I was leaving
them. "You can do it Saturdays, II
you care to, at a shilling an hour
Stack the straw out of doors until
you've finished, then put it back In the
bay. Winnow the wheat carefully and
sack it and bring it down to the gran.
airy and I'll settle with you when
return"
remember that number of men
who worked in GrimshaW's sawmill
were passing as he spoke.
"Yes, SIR" / answered, much elated
by the prospect of earning money.
The examination of Amos was sci
down for Monday and the people OF
the village were stirred and shaken
by widest rumors regarding the evi
dence to be adduced. Every day mer
and women stopped me in the street
to ask what l knew of the murder.
followed the advice Of Bishop Per
kins and kept my knowledge to myself
Saturday came, and when the chores
were done went alone to the grain
barn in the back lot Of the senator's
farm with fail and measure and broom
and fork and shovel and sacks and my
luncheon, in pushcart, with all Of
which Mrs. Wright had provided me
It was lonely place with woods
on three sides of the field and road
on the other. / kept laying dowr
beds of wheat on the barn floor and
beating them out with the fail unit
the sun was well over the roof, wher
sat down to, eat my luncheon. Their
I swat 80 --7- r. winnowef
J 5Sept up the grain and.se IF nv
out the chaff and filed one ~ ~,
sacks. That done, I covered the fUs,
again and the thump of the fail eased
my loneliness until in the middle OF
the afternoon two Of my schoolmates
came and asked me to go swimming
with them. The river was not forty
rods away and good trail led to the
swimming hole. 1t was warm, bright
day and / was hot and thirsty. The
| thought Of cool waters and friendly
companionship was too much for me
I went with them and stayed witt
them longer than I intended. re
| member saying as / dressed that
should have to work late and go with
out my supper in order to finish my
stint.
1t was almost dark when was put
ting the last sack of wheat into my
cart in the gloomy barn and getting
ready to go.
A rustling in the straw where
stood stopped me suddenly. I heard
stealthy footsteps in the darkness.
stood my ground and demanded:
"Who's there?"
l saw a form approaching in thu
gloom with feet as noiseless as cats
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For a Rainy Day.

Catherine-How many dozen potato
bugs did you get t'day, Martha?
Martha (the youngest) Papa owes
me 20 cents. got twenty dozen.
Catherine beat you! l got thirty
dozen. We must be careful an not
spoil the little yellow things on the
leaves, Martha, cause they're eggs.
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CHAPTER XII.

The Spirit Of Michael fienry and
Others.
At the examination Of Amos Grim4
shaw my knowledge was committed to
the records and ceased to be source
of danger to me. Grimshaw came to
the village that day. On my way to
the courtroom I saw him walking
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He Can't Now.

Some years ago some genius intro
duced bill compelling everybody to
qualify physically and mentally for
marriage. Unfortunately, it was lost
in committee; it should have gone
through, The necessity of it was dis
closed In Main street car last eve.
ming when seven or nine of us heard
a prospective bridegroom coyly con
fess he was indeed "about to become
a benedictine. Buffalo News.
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Hard Drink Seller, but Safe.

"There goes a man who lives on
water all the year round"
'Pshaw! That's impossible"
"Oh no, it isn't. He cuts it and
stores it in winter and sells it in sum.
er."-Boston Evening Transcript.
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I took a step backward and. seeing
the1 it was woman, stopped.
"It's Kate" came in hoarse whis-
per as recognized her form and staff.
"Run, boy-they have just come out
o. the woods. I saw them. They will
take you away. Run"
She had picked up the fail, and now
she put 1t in my hands and gave me
a push toward the door. ! ran, and
none too quickly, for / had not gone
fifty feet from the barn in the stubble
when I heard them coming after me,
whoever they were. I saw that they
were gaining and turned quickly.
had time to raise my fail and bring II
down upon the head Of the leader,
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Mistaken.

"Why did you call your mother when
tried to kiss you?' "I-I-I--I didn't
think she was in the house."
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Its EMect.

"They say the American doushncs
Is making big hit with the Erenchss
eyes, it's just pie for them
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-08-02

The thumb is stronger than all the
fingers together.
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Time waits for no man, but the mu-
steal director can beat 1t.