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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
LIKE THE o Y

Gov. BENJAMIN Strong OF one Of. the
federal bank reserve districts said at
a dinner recently!
Germany, before she ceases her dia-
bolicaI crimes, expects the world to
forgive and forget all, That is what
she means by a Just peace,
Germany reminds me o. the little
boy who said to his mother.
i've been awful good since pa
licked me, amt I ma?
Yes, dear; YOU have given me very
You don't distrust me any more,
do you, mar
"tNo, dear: I don't distrust you
since your whipping
"The little boy gave his mother a
reproachtW look.
h'Then Why e 1t. ma he said, that
YOU stiil Keep .tht cake hidden and oil
pas cigars locked up?'"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
WAIT.

Tommy had begged hard to come
downstairs for a little while after dim
ner AND at last his mother had con-
sented.
'fBut, remember, dear" she said,
''you must be a good little boy and
not say anything about poor Mr.,
Roadhog's nose, He was in a bad
Tommy waited inpatiently till his
mother sent for him TO 60 to the dining
room. Then he walked in and Instantly
fixed hie curious eyes upon Mr., Road
hogs face,
Mummy he said in a very audible
whisper. "how could I a anything
about his noeeg lie hasn't. got cne.S
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
OKt@5Pd7
~ Abu K,NouAo1:
I THANK you.
Nbv KWouNm.

SHRINKING VIOLET.
A man will putter around all day
In q sipshod, careless and futile way, ##&#&
And then 20 home to his wife and kin M#M8
And sit and listen without . grin
The while wife voices her sympathy M
For q man who labors as hard as he, N#
And gives her opinion that, II he got 4
Onehalf what he earned, as like as not, ##
He'd own the business-the whole shebang,
And then he could run it and boss the gang.
And, would you believe 1t, when she s through
The, cuss admits what she says is true! X
-Rody McPhee.
century ago. The old boy put up a gallant battle.
1t would be unkind to refer to Uncle Henry's new paper al one
the Ford jokes. So we will not do it. W
Note by the papers that Rev. M. Mouse has done much tovaxd "A
preserving of our natural song birds. He has been as quiet as hishAm
sake about 1t, too. A
From what 1t has seen of peace thus far, Germany probably WNA
prefer q continuation OF the war. There is some sense to q vAFy bA
none to the sort of peace Germany has been having.
Now that the conference has got started we are beseged VIII A.
tiers from readers wishing to know this and that. We have made c4
study OF the whole peace situation and the claims and aspirations Nk y
governments. What we have learned regarding the situation Ne a
state briefly: #E
81 had a little dog m
And his name was August. MN
One day he was running along E m
Under d carriage #M
And the horse kicked him, .. #N
And that was the last of August, - m
And the next day
The very next day M#
Was the lt of September"
an elevator with a feminine elevator operator. We have tried Ii bH
ways and have got a nasty look both times
Will Morrissey, who went over with an entertainment unit Of ada
to give shows for the soldiers, says; Several times we played Wndi
she'll fire and once in No Mans Land. Fortunately none of our paN
suffered she'll shock. 1t is difficult to shock an actor"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
READY REPLY.

Lord Euataee Perry ls renowned for
his quick, sharp wit, In New York re-
and duly paid and tipped the chauffeur
on his arrival.
But the chauffeur, accustomed TO our
American extravaganza, seemed 70
think tho tip too small
WHAT'S this here for, my lords''
he said, and he looked at the \coin In
his hand with eoIne contempt.
Lord Eustace, as he turned away,
replied curtly:
"DrinR, I'm inclined to think, Judging
nv ycfr nnsa"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
ONLY ONE CIVIL 3

Now that we are about at the end OF a war that has more
real generals than the world ever before had, let's stop the
miscellaneous use Of the title. Like colonel, it is purely mill
tary, in every case except one, The constitution OF Tennessee
creates one title Of general, but it has the prefix of attorney, and
only one. He is the officer selected by the supreme court. All
other attorneys in the state, paid from taxes, are district, county
or city attorneys, and none a general.
Article VI, section S, Of the Tennessee constitution says
IAN attorney-general and reporter for the state shall be
appointed by the judges of the supreme court, and shall hold
his office for a term Of eight years; an attorney for the state
for any circuit or district for which a Judge having criminal
jurisdiction shall be provided by law" etc. Section q Of the same
article makes the distinction between attorney general for the
state at large and attorney for the state"
Section 5000 of the code of 1883 refers to the law officer
lin charge of prosecutions in the criminal courts as district attor-
hey as does section S007
hr the state, and section llss uses the same designation,
Section 7l6 makes a clear distinction between the titles,
referring to the lower court officer as district attorney" and the
supreme court official as attorney general" Section S2s speaks
OF the attorney for the state and section 900 refers to the
officer OF the lower court as district attorney"
No one seems to know how the title of general prefxed
itself to the name OF the states attorney, but the Hon. Luke
i. Wright has been currently a general since he assumed the
office, and George B. Peters died a general" M. r. Patterson
was a general until he became governor, and their successors
and their assistants since have been generals"
The chief law officer OF these United States is officially
"Mr. Attorney General" and the same is true of the chief law
officer in England.
Now that our real generals are returning from the greatest
war in history, why not give them the full benefit of the title
that they have earned and stop the civil manufacture and mis-
cellaneous use in plain life of purely military titles?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
TwiceToldTa
FEBRUARY I. 1909,
10 Years Aso Today In MENU

FEBRUARY 1, 1909.
Capt, James W. Hunt, in COM
Of another detachment Of Memphil
der boys, rs strong, has been rel
from duty at Union City, Tenn
the night rider district.
John NJ. luther, of the BNf
Mems club, is in receipt. of a
from Gen. Luke e. Wright, seen
of war, in which he advises tha
further efforts, at the present
be made to procure the location,
United States army post at Mefny|
Mrs. Maude Ballington Booth
lecture tonight at the Goodwin
Lights and Shadows Of Prison \
she has devoted Is years of RENAL:
work for the saving Of men Sd
prison.
The municipal government Of
phis was again cotnplimented ton
DIR. William r. Patterson, Of the
York Bureau Of Municipal Res
upon the report bf paymaster II
Utley for the year 1908 submitt4
Mayor Malone. II
Friday was the coolest day "a
year ana. according to the weath6l
reau, was the coolest since Eel
1905. A temperature OF Ii degrees
sero at o'clock In the morniA&
registered.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
WORKS BOTH WAYS

''It says here that marriage
preventive against suicide,' said
Gabb. rs she looked up from the
We'll, don't forget that suicide I
4 preventive against marriage"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01

There is going to be something doing in Russia before
long, For a week or two American troops and the allies a,
Archangel have been withdrawing and r~etreating, and the Bolsh.
EXISTS have been sheling their positions. This is what hap.
pened for a long time on the western front in France, where
allied troops gave way and withdrew in good order" Then
came a time when they refused to withdraw any more. They
faced about and moved In the other direction on the ground over
which they had come. Then there was fighting, and the
enemy withdrew in a rout, leaving behind their guns and ammu-
milton and corpses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01

a lob in his home town he never would
have been selected a head Of q college
In New Jersey. Il. W. CURSf,
627 Poplar avenue,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01

Boishevsm will never gain a foothod in ireland. The Irish.
man Is not averse to a fight In fact, he likes II, either viii fists
or shillalth. But he will not fight for robbery and plumber, and
robbery and plumber are the very essence of Bolshevism.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01
THE A IN THE BAG,

vieltor-who's the studio manager
heref
Prope.pch't ten anyone I said 20.
but it's, the star,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01

Glorious weather; but beware the ids of February an
March. These two months are tricky.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01

AND GIVING me poison.
AND MAKING me sick.
AND I can remember.
AS I sit down here.
STRIKING THE keys.
OF MY TYPEWRITER.
THAT MY old grandfath
NEVER WASHED his 81
IN FILTERED water.
AND 50 far as I knOw.
HE EVEN drank water. /
EIAT WASN'T Uttered.
AND I can't svsn rstns
THAT ON the farm.
THERE WAS a Esrm-Sr
OF ANY kind:
AND n w.s probably n
THAT .EP :. his death
AT THE early age.
OF NINETY; EIGHT.
HE WAS Just satsa up.
WITH ALL sorts of ssru
AND HE never knew it
THE POOR old man.
AND JUST to think
If HE'D filtered the wAtss
AND USED hospital soas
WHAT A fine old age.
MIGHT HAVE come to ~
,ke TAS
/ THANK you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01

And this time last year we had winter and snow and a coal
famine AA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-01

railways constructed by Germany be.
fore the recent war, and for the pur-
pose OF FaEinF this war, the great
lines which led to the Belgian frontier,
shall be destroyed These lines had
no econemLo purposes they were double
track trunk lines, stopping abruptly at
with terminal facilities which bore no
relation to any peace-time traffic. Be
cause these lines existed, Germany was
able to push her mighty hordes into
Belgium four ana u half years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15

sets EIks will be represented in the person of Past Grand Exalted Ruler James R. Nicholson of Boston. Men prominent in the affairs of the state and nation will be present at this notable gathering. The Hour of Eleven will be one of the most beau tiful features of the evening, the toast to be given by Past Exalted Ruler John F. McDonough of Bridgeport lodge. Spot lights will be used with wonderful effect on the beautiful set ting when the hour dedicated to those who are absent has arrived.
 The Peerless Quartet of New York will renEer many of their own com positions. The singers are Burr, Campbell, Meyers and Croxton. Henry Burr will 9 his greatest hit, t'Baby's Prayer at Twilight" Each member of the quartet will sing individual numbers and this will be one of the most pleasing features of the evr1ing. ''Laske," considered one of the great est concert tenors in America, will render many beautiful numbers. Ar thur Fields, a singer of Columbia records, will enliven the occasion with several stirring war ballads, The Elks chorus under the leadership ot Loren Delbridge, will make things hum all through the evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
ELKS GATHER
 TUESDAY NIGHT
Many Notables to Attend Banquet to Grand Exalt-
 ed Ruler Campbell.

Every wearer of the antlers In Con- necticut, whether or not it is his good fortune to attend the big state ban quet to Grand Exalted Ruler Bruce A. Campbell, will read with interest the address of this truly great leader of Americas greatest fraternity. MT. Campbell is a native of Illinois. A graduate of Harvard in the class of '95, he completed his law studies at Columbia and took up the practice of his profession in his native city or East St. Louis. He was early recog- nized as one of the most eloquent speakers in the middle West and is today figure of national prominence. He has many times been mentioned TOT high diplomatic honOrs.
 Daniel J, Clifford, ?. E. R., acting Exalted Ruler, will be toastmaster at the 5anquet. The Grand Exalted Ruler and his official party will be welcomed to Connecticut by His Ex- ceIancy Marcus A. Holcomb, and to the city by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson In addition to MT. Campbell the greet ings of New York state Ells will be brought by Hon. Martin H. Glynn, ex- governor of New York. Massachu-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
WHIST PARTY FOR BENEFIT OF
 DAY NURSERY

Under the auspices of St. vincent's Day Nursery, a bridge and whist party will take place on Washing tons birthday, Feb. 22, at 2:3O o'clock in the afternoon, at the Nurs- cry rooms on the corner of Barnum avenue and Pembroke street. The committee in charge of the affair are working hard to make the party a success in every way. The proceeds will be used toward the furnishing of a community room for the sisters in charge of the Day Nursery.
 In charge of the party are the fol- lowing women: Miss May Dolan, Miss Otilie Sigler, Miss K. A. Mur- ray, Mrs. William Ray, Mrs. M. L. O'Connor, Mrs. John Lavey, Mrs. M. McMahon, Mrs. William Redden, Mrs. Charles Kelly, Mrs. John Cody, Sr., Mrs Ellio+ Frost, Mrs. P. J. Var din, MrG John Shea, Mrs. John Baskam, Mrs. Lyman Hill, Mrs. T. Norton. Mrs. Bernard Glennon, Mrs
 M. A Kenny, Miss May and Miss Lilly Glennon, Mrs. J. H. McElroy, Mrs James Sullivan, Miss May Sta | pleton, Mrs. Thomas H Dewitt, Mrs 1 r. w Wren, Miss F. Beaureguard | and Miss Louise Reilly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15

Mrs. Lavey will preside at the piano. These Sunday afternoon mass meet ings are for men and boys over 16 years of age.
 Col Parker is the secretary for military affairs of the Salvation Army and as worker for that organ~ation had the opportunity of witnessing our boys strike the blow which scattered the Huns offensive. His keen sense Of observation, the thrilling events he has witnessed with his peculiar ability to tell his story will bring to the men of Bridgeport one of the most vivid pictures of these battles which actually turned the tide in the great war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
FRENCH PAPERS
 DO NOT ENTHUSE

Paris, Feb. 15,---Comment in repre- sentative French newspapers on the constitution of the League of Nations as presented at yesterdays plenary session of the Peace Conference re- veals little enthusiasm over the shape the project has taken. The Figaro says:
 '"The mystic Society of Nations has become g. league Of the five Great Powers which beat Germany and which, having conquered, mean to consolidate both victory and peace. A close alliance will result between the United States, England, France, Italy and Japan"
 The Journal, one of the most widely circulated newspapers here, says:
 While all are speaking of frater- nalism and eternal peace, the French people cannot lose sight of reality, and reality is the vicinity of seventy A1illion humiliated Germans sLhudder- ing under merited punishment It is half of Europe in chaos When we see evoked, amidst such perspectives, the seductive idea of disarmament 1t is our duty to ask plainly where are the guarantees and what Is the force which win sheIer us from the reac- ton Of tragic surprise? To these questions, a careful reading of the projected statutes of the Society ot Nations and the eloquent speeches made at the conference bring but one answer: Moral force"
 "Portinax," in the Echo de Paris ends a long article by saying:
 We are forced to conclude that the 26 articles bring us no security. Un- til they are changed we can sacrifice nothing of our means of defense tc them"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
TO TELL STORY OF
 CHATEAU-THEERRY

Col. Edward J. Parker of New York, a gifted orator with vivid pie lures which he took, will tell the story of How Our Boys Went Over seas and Over the Top at Chateau Thierry." Sunday afternoon in the gymnasium of the Young Mems Christian Association at 3:8O. He was one of that privileged number per mitted to be eye witnesses of ore of the most momentous events in the worlds history, the stopping of the Huns and the breaking of their lines by the famous soldiers from Yankee Land.
 Clarence J. Lavey, the Bridgeport popular. singer will be the soloist and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
PATRICK MCDONALD.

The funeral of Patrick Mcdonald was held from the home of his daughter Mrs. Max Krause, Madison Road, this morning at 8:3O o'clock and from St Patrfck's church one-half hour later where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev. Charles Kelly. There was a large at tendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and the floral offerings were numerous and appropriate The bear CTS were Fred Daniels, Peter Riley, John Gushinberg, Ernest Krause, Albert krause and Leon Pinkus. h. torment was in the family plot at St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
MCCORMICK MAY
 SUCCEED SHARP

Washington, Feb. 15 - President Wilson is expected to appoint a suc- cessor to William Graves Sharp, am- bassador to France, soon after his re- turn from Europe. The resignation of Mir Sharp, accepted by the Presi- dent Dec. 21. was disclosed last night when correspondence between the ambassador and the President was made public at the White House. MT. Sharp said he needed rest, and felt he must look after his business af- fairs.
 Vance Mccormick, former chair man of the Democratic national com mittee, was mentioned In some circles today as the probable successor of MT. Sharp,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
INTERNATIONAL
 PEACE CONFERENCE

Berne, Feb. 1.-The international conference arranged by neutral peace societies will meet here from March to 12, the discussions probably cen tering about the Society of Nations. Among the conferees will be a score of Swiss parIiamentarians and paci- fists. It Is understood that Dr. Will helm Muelhon. former director of the Krupp works, will attend. o. Weber. of St. Gail, Switzerland, has been chosen chairman of the conferees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
TENTH ANNUAL CHATAUoUA.

The program for the tenth annual Chatauqua which is to be held in tSe High school auditorium March "A to 2S inclusive is shaping up and prom ises to be extra fine. The popular Lotus Quartet from Boston, has been secured for two concerts and an en- tertainment by James B. Thrasher, reader of French Canadian dialect stories For the children's hour on Friday afternoon. Miss Anne Baker has been secured to give one of her novelty entertainments
 These are only few of the people who are on the program which will be completed within week or ten dayss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
JOHN o. HULL.

Funeral services for John c, Hull, Easton Center, were held this aftar- noon at the mortuary chapel of H. E, Bishop at 3 o'clock. Interment was in Mt Grove cemetery. Delegations from the G. A. R. attended and con- ducted the services according to the ritual.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
ANNA GALLAGHER

Anna M. Garfield, widow of John Gallagher, S6 Frank street, died this morning after an extended illness. Mrs. Gallagher was well known in the North End, having lived in that section of the city all her life. She is s.'rvived by sister, Mrs. Hugh Mur- phy. Funeral services will be con- ductod at St, Patricks church of which Mrs. Gallagher was a devout member.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
ERNEST DURRENBERGER.

Ernest Durrenberger died yester- day at the Bridgeport hospital after a short illness with pneumonia. Fun eral services will be held Sunday af- ternoon at the funeral rooms of c. ]. Dennis at o'clock. Delegations fro | the Loyal Order of Moose of which he was a member will attend the ser vices
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
HONORA MOORE

Honora Moore, widow of Martin Moore, died last night at her home on Benson Road, Fairfield, after short illness. She is survived by five chill dren, Johanna and Helen Moore, Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Richard and Edwin Moore. Funeral services will be held at St Thomas church, Fairfield, and interment will be in the parish ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
55s3 a4s as9 s St DILLONS fs .As s.s; s5 Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners
Approved Fashion in Spring Millinery.

The Classiest Hats; The smartest Hats The Dainti- est Hats; The Swaggerest Hats. All replete with the Spring time spirit of freshness All styles in the modes highest in my ladys favor and all priced broad basis of real economy.
 Straw Braid Hats, Georgette Crepe Hats in fact every kind of wantabe hat you will find here invariably priced less than elsewhere.
 TRADE DHION'S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
sABAFTINO COCCARo.

The funeral of Sabattino Coccaro was held this morning from the late home 40S Arlington street at S:30 and st Holy Rosary church at o'clock. Interment was in St. Mich aeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
Clara Davis Smith.

Funeral services for Clara Davis Smith were held this afternoon at the home of Miss Frances Wakeman, Southport, Interment was h Oak lawn cemetery. Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
GEORGE S. ARTHUR.

Funeral services for George S. Arthur, 91 Elm street, will be held tomorrow at the undertaking rooms of Mullins, Scott & Redgate. Inter ment will be in Lakeview cemetery New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
MARY E. NOBLE.

Funeral services for Mary E. Noble were held this afternoon at the home, 1285 Seaview avenue, at o'clock. Rev. Terrence B. Smith read the prayer service and interment was in Lakeview cemetry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
GEORGE l.. WOOLsEY.

Funeral services for George L. Woolsey were held this afternoon at the late home, 922 Stratford avenue, at 3 o'clock. Interment was In Row ayton, Conn,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
MARY c. THOMPSON,

Funeral services for Mary c. Thompson were held this morning at the funeral rooms of H. E. Bishop at Il o'clock. Rev. Henry Kelley con ducted the services and interment was in Mt. Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
GILLIAN E. CLARK,

Funeral services for Lillian F., wife of Samuel B. Clark, were held Shis afternoon at the mortuary chapel of H. E. Bishop at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. A. J. Martin conducted the services and interment was in Mt. Grove cem- etery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
CHRISTINA ANTONELLI.

The funeral services of Christina Antonelli were held this afternoon at the home of her parents, 66 North Washington avenue at 2 o'clock and at Holy Rosary church at 2:30. h. terment was in St. Michaers ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
WILLIAM OOGAN.

Funeral services for William Cogan were held this afternoon at the moi tuary rooms of George D. Potter at 2:3O o'clock. Jnterment was in Park cry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
FRANCIS ". FERRIS.

Funeral services for Francis W. Ferris were held this afternoon at Greenfield Hill Congregational church at o'clock. Interment was In Oak lawn cemetery, Fairfield.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
OBITUARY

10:S0 and at Holy Rosary church at Il o'clock where q mass of requiem was celebrated. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
SARAH LOUISE TooUET.

Sarah Louise Toquet died yesterday at her home in Westport. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the mortuary chapel of Charles Table, Westport Interment will be In Will lowbIook, Westport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
WALDO B. BREWER.

Funeral services for Waldo B. Brewer were held this afternoon in Hartford. Iuterment was in West Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15

A Quaker effect bodice and underskirt of green taffeta is yelled in silver lined tulle and strands of baby ribbon are caught with flowers for girdle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-15
ANGELINA BERNA,

Berna were held this morning from the late home, 319 Wayne street. at