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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
Best Liquor Label
ImperiIs Life Of
Smart BOOtIeqqel

There's one bootlegger not a thousand
miles from Memphis, whose life is in
serious peril the. first time a we'll
known Mississippian spies him. And
behind it all there lies (the word is
used adyisedlyl a tale.
The w. K. M. had a terrific thirst
the other night. Melancholy anticipa-
ton of the days to come, cherries
mental cinemas Of the Sahara Of the
future, worked or his imagination, and
made that thirst almost u~nbearable,
/ About this time the logger drifts into
sian. and with the unerring instinct of
| his kind, he sensed that urgent, press
ing thirst.
"Cap'n, can you use a quart of Yam
nissee rye?" he queried.
The Mississippian grasped at the life
saver like a drowning man at a straw.
"Can II" he asked. scorn and sar-
it in place of a $40 bill I've got in my
| pocket, il you'll produce it."
The logger left. He returned with
! the precious package. The W. K. NJ,
peeped furtively inside. There was the
| well-known label-Old Yannissee. He
| paid over the $40.
Then he went to his room and hastily
summoned a friend. The friend was
fearful of official interference, possibly
grand jury investigation.
Soak off the label. jim" he ad-
vised. Then II they catch us, we can
say we don't know where WI bought it,
and they can't trace it by the brand"
Jim soaked, as his thirst mounted
higher, and greater, and drier. The
Yannissee label finally became loosened,
and he pulled it off. Then he dropped
the bottle, with a s%tartlingly loud curse.
Beneath the Yannissee label was an
other done in beautiful colors. Across
its face the friend read, s~ickeningly,
BLACK and Green"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
PROPHET Of RURAL
HIGH SCHOOLS HERE
Rev. R. A. N. Wilson Fights
for Betterment of the
Farm Folks Lot.

The solution of the much discussed
problem Of keeping the country boy IN
the country lies in the establishment
of rural high schools, in the BELIEF OF
Rev. r. A. N. Wilson, who arrived IN
Memphis Tuesday to attend country
life conference at the West Tennessee
Normal school. IF the country boy is
once sent away to the city to school he
will never come back" said Mr.. Will
son, land the thing to do is to pro-
vide a high school for hin near ms
home in the country, %here ne c@h
Mr.. Wilson is pastor of a Presby-
terrain church six miles from Batesville,
in Pamela county, Mississippi. He was
the leader in q three-yedr fight in his
| community for a bond issue for the
| establishment of a consolidated high
school in the 25-mile district around
his church. The bond issue was won
only after an election had been held,
the election contested and the case
| fought up to the supreme court. After
seven separate and distinct victories,
the Presbyterian pastor and his sup
porters are going to have their school.
The site for the school has been Sc
| lected near his little church.
Mr.. Wilson is a sincere and ire
sistible prophet of rural development.
| His creed is a belief that the people of
the rural communities are eptitled to
which the city man enjoys, and must
have them. They must have good
schools, they must have good churches,
good roads and household conveniences.
He says he does not blame the country
| boy who leaves the farm to seek en-
| ~lightenment and some Of the whole
some sweets of life. It is not his idea
that that boy should stay on the farm
whether or no, just because he is
needed; but that the farm and his
community should be so improved that
he will stay because it is worth while.
The pastor will lead in the round
table discussions at the conferences on
the improvement of rural educational
facilities
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
Mud Upon Wharf
viii Remain One
Week.; Maybe More

II the Mississippi river continues its
present drop of half a foot a day work
will be started in about a week for the
removal of the mud on the Memphis
river front.
The reason for the delay, according
to city officials, is the fact that no ade-
quate means is at hand for the clean
ing Of the harbor front and the conse-
quent elimination of the sickening
stencil arising from the deposits of
sewers and silt.
A government grader, which is pro-
vided with a hose and pressure. power
full enough to wash away the accumu-
lated mud, will be employed in the
work of removal. Last year the city
obtained the use Of the grader without
cost. 1t is expected that the city will
have to pay for its use this year,
though.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
EFFICIENCY IN
POLITICS, NOT IN
POLICING SOUGHT
Miller Makes Direct Charge
Against City AdminiStra-
ton in Its Fight to Supplant
Him With Quinn.

That he had been asked to dismiss
some men from the city police depart
ment, not because they were ineffici-
ent as officers, but because they were
friendly to certain persons who were
not considered friends of the admins
t%ration, is the statement Of g. w. Mil
Ter, police and fire commissioner, in a
communication to The News Sctmitar
He charges directly and specifically that
the sole reason for the desire to trans
fer c. B. Quinn, now commissioner OF
streets, bridges and sewers, to the post
of police commissioner. is to be bile,
on the eve of the municipal election
to mobilize the police department on
a basis Of political efficiency.
Just rs the wheels OF stop
at the grave, so the wheels of politics
shall stop at the police department so
long as l am in charge writes Mr.
Miller.
@His communication in part is the
following:
Since my election as city commits
sioner / have done my utmost to give
to the people Of Memphis the very best
service that / am capable OF rendering
Neither my personal comfort, nor
my private business interests have been
permitted to interfere with what nave
conceived to be my duty, to the peo-
pie who had faith In me, when they
elected me to office.
The police department is giving to
Memphis efficient and effective ser
vice. This is shown conclusively by
| report rendered by Francis Frentress'
and concured in by Commissioner Ma
son.
This department compares very
fayorably with any police department,
in any other city the size of Mem
phis. 1t takes considerable time to or
ganize and perfect a police department.
N good material to build with uhtll
recently, has been very scarce.
My department is, and shall remain.
free Of politics. For the superior quail
fications of Commissioner Quinn, tor
the post of fire and police commission
er, ii would be very calculating to refer
to the files of certain newspapers OF
our city of a year ago.
II have confidence in the people OF
| Memphis, and l feel that the people
have confidence in me. l shall be loyal
tion is to build a clean and efficient
police force for this city"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
New Way to Remove
Hairs Creates Sensation
Actually Takes Out The Roots)

What beauty specialists regard as one
of the most important discoveries in
recent years is the phelactine method of
removing superfluous hair. It's great
advantage, of course, lies in the fact
that it actually removes the hair roots.
1t does this easily, instantly. harm
lessly. Sufferers from the affliction
named need no longer despair. The ac-
tual hair-roots come out before your
very eyes, leaving the skin as smooth
and hairless as a babes.
Because it offers such complete re-
lief, a stick Of phelactine is the most
inexpensive thing a woman can buy for
the removal of hairy growths. For the
same reason druggists are having an
enormous demand for it. You can use
1t with entire safety; it is so harmless
one could even eat it without any i'll
effect. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24

corner South Third street and Calhoun
avenue, Monday night. He was assisted
by DR., Ohio b. Taylor and Or. Geo,
w. West, Jr. Light but delicious re-
freshments were served.
The Child Welfare club meets at the
residence of DR.. A. D. Byas Tuesday
afternoon.
The following teachers and workers
have VOLUNTEERED their services for the
Vacation Bible school at Clara Howe
building. 49f ST. Faul avenue: Lucille
O. Washington, music; P~ocahontas
Jones, gymnastics: Bessie Trigg, indus
tries; Hester l.. Mosby, kindergarten:
G. Wilder, registrar. Children from
five to u years OF age are received
No charge.
Friends of Emma Wilburn have noted
with interest the vigor with which she
pushes her business, 1t shows what
a woman can accomplish in the bust
ness wcrld when she has grit, nerve
sud determination.
My people have never done more work
in the South than at present. Diversi-
fled industries have opened UP new
avenues for employment, thereby in
creasing the demand and the competi-
ton, You will find US employed from
the kitchen to the skyseraper and from
the lawn to the coal mines. Pl(lic
works employ us by the thousands.
Don't get tho idea hat we are not at
work. Tit idler is with us. Of course!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
B'NAI BIRTH ELECTS.

Milton B. Rose will head the Memphis
loge No. So, Independent order Of B'Nai
Birth as the result Of the annual cleo
ton which was held Sunday. Other
officers Of the lodge elected are the
following: Clarence S.. Wurtzburger,
vice president; H. Henochsberg, sec
rotary; H. Blumenthal, treasurer; Har-
ry Bearman, warden; Joe Krivcher,
guardian, The trustees are S. l.. Lee,
Samuel Schloss and Charles ]. Haase.
The lodge will be so years old this
fall and an appropriate celebration is
being planned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
NEW CONCERN FORMED.

The Lehman Candy company Is the
name of a new concern to manufac-
ture candy, buy and sell CONNECTIONS
and syrups, the capital stock of which
is $40, 900. The incorporators who nave
asked a charter are Jonas Lehman,
Joseph Hattendorf, Albert Hattendorf,
David Beer and Elias Gates.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
BY REV. r. o. FULLER.

Wal wages and conditions somewhat
demoralized labor. Persons accustomed
to small wages awoke to find unusual
prices with all sorts of competition.
Many we're given to the hand-to-mouth
methods Of living with an unexpected
surplus. With no plans for living with
the idea of accumulation and invest
ment, the tendency was to lay off and
work fewer days. This must be RENE
died by lessons of thrift and economy.
Each family must be taught to have
some objective, such as buying homes.
educating their children and preparing
for a rainy day, With these things in
view laborers will find 1t necessary to
make every day count and drop the
habit of laying off, which not only
wastes their w valuable time, but
cripples the industries that employ
them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24

An important rural life conference is
being held at the State Normal. OF
which DR.. A. A. Kincannon is presi-
dent. Vital questions are TO be dis
How to Stabilize Labor in the
South" Is a subject that should be given
attention by everybody interested in
the development OF this section. Find
the remedy and apply 1t.
Representatives OF the Royal Baking
Powder company demonstrated before
the domestic science class Of the Howe
summer school Tuesday morning.
Supt, Wharton s. Jones will deliver
a lecture on Mathematics" at the
summer school Wednesday morning at
II 80. Prof. Jones is n noted author
and an eminent authority on this sub
ject. He will be heard with interest.
The Methodist centenary is being
pushed with vigor by the committee of
the negro division here. We wish them
success.
A large crowd witnessed the Bible
pageant which was repeated at Metro
politan Monday night.
DR.. j. w. Winchester entertained a
group Of his friends at his new effiees
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24

Prof. l.. L Brown is mentioned for
| appointment TO the p~rIncipalship Of one
OF our public schools. He is at preseh.
connected with the Grant school, of
' which Prof. Z. l.. Honesty Is the Ell
ficient principal Prof. Brown Is q
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-24

graduate OF Fisk university at Nash
vile, a fine disciplinarian and an all
round capable school man. He has a
host OF friends who would delight TO
see him promoted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
SEEKING GIFTS FOR PATIENTS IN
 CONN. HOSPITAL

The Connecticut State Hospital at NIiddIetown is preparing to observe the Christmas ahlodays with appro- phriate festivities. Every effort will be made to make the season one of rejoicing, and as an aid to such end, gifts for friendIess patients, and for those whose friends are financially unable to provide gifts, will not only be very acceptable to them, but much appreciated by the hospital manage ment. Gifts of any description will be welcome, but men patients always appreciate ties, hats, handkerchiefs, gloves, suspenders or wearing ap- pareI of any kind, while women pa tients appreciate aprons, ribbons, handkerchiefs. hats, gloves, etc.
 Packages should be addressed to the Connecticut State Hospital, Mid d1etown, Conn.,, and marked Christ mas Donation" They should be sent so as to reach the hospital not later than Dec. 20. If the donor will also write name and address upon the package, prompt acknowled dgment ot the gift will be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
MOST UNIQUE
 TALK IN ANNALS 

On Thursday evening next, at MT.
 and Mrs. William J. Grippin's, the
 lecture by Prof. E. L. Thorndike will
 be one of the most interesting and
 unique in the annals of the Con temporary Club.
 Professor Thorndike is not only
 one of the leading psychologists of the country, but is the man who has developed more than any other the method of measuring the intellect of people. The "'Thorndike Tests which were used very largely in the army, are now being used in several of the colleges to supplement the en- trance examination, and are also be- ing used in industry to test the ca pacity of persons being employed by certain great corporations.
 These tests are fascinating in their character and are very much more interesting than they appear. The lecture IS in the nature of a short informal talk, and will be ac- companied by demonstration of the actual tests. The members can try any or all, or none, of the tests, as they choose, Any papers handed in
 to Professor Thorndike will be treat ed, of course, confdentially.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
PHILOSOPHY OF SEX

(By simon Louis Katzoff A NJ. NJ. D., author of Timely Truths on Human Health.D
 It is a difficult matter to conclude, whether seXUaHty or hunger. pra-s the more important role :n the life of human being. Sexua1ity. without question is one of the most. if not the most powerful factor in an indi- vidual as well as social existence. By it are first awakened th= feelings of love, for one of the opposite sex; later for children, and a- last, for all humanity.
 seXual,y aided by mentality, awakens higher and nobler feelings. which, notwitlstandinE their sensual origin, elcvates man Into a sphere of beauty, morality and song. As a philosopher once said: ''Vere man to be robbed of the instinct Of pro creation and all that arises from it mentally nearly all poetry. and per haps the entire moral sense as we'll would be torn from his I.fe."
 In the primitive stages of mans development, men and women were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
JOHN D., JUNIOR
 GIVES S25,OOO ID ACTORS FUND

New York, Dec. 6-John D. Rock efeIIer, Jr.. today in transmitting for himself and Mrs. Rockefeller a sub- scription of $25.QO0 to the Actors Fund of America, expressed his per sonal gratitude to the stage for it's services in behalf of the United War Work campaign and suggested that the stage possesses an influence for stimulating patriotism, clean living and high thinking. His letter to Mr. F'rohman, president of the Actors Fund, follows:
 Mrs. Rockefeller and I are happy to subscribe twenty-five ($25,0O0) thousand dollars as our contribu- tion toward Actors National Me- moriaI Day, in behalf of the Actors Fund, in appreciation of the services rendered by the theatre to the gov ernnent here and abroad throughout the war. I am grateful too, for the generous and cordial cooperation rendered the United War Work cam paign with which I was officially connected.
 Tn forwarding this subscription, may I venture to express the hope that the managers and others may realize inceasingIy the influence of the stage, and present with growing frequency such subjects as will stinl-
 uIate to patriotism, clean living and high thinking, the stage can greatly 1 encourage those virtues which for true manhood and womanhood. Thus
 may the youth of our country ] through the medium of their amuse- i ments, be inspired ts seek the things l in life. If such an impulse can be l quickened we shall feel doubly happy ! to have aided in the good cause 1 which your campaign represents"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06

not ashamed to go about naked. The PClynesian and Australian savage furnish good examples. q am not talking of the "Broadway savage, who is usually half dressed.) Among these tribes the female is the ordi- nary property of the male. In such sections of the earth, woman is con- sidered merely a chattle, a ware that can be bought and sold.
 The higher the order of society, the more 1noEesty Sometimes false Inodesty), and the less ensIavement of woman there is, the more woo.ng exists on the part of man and more love and respect for each other are manifested And the day will yet come twhen man becomes truly civ ilized and humanized). when there will he no two codes of ethics, one for man and one for woman; a time when democracy of the freside" and ..republicauism of the family will be living realities, instead of fan tas-ic dreams, as is usually the case today.
 CTo be continued next Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
SOLDIERS
 viCTIMS OF
 TUBERCULOSIS

Among the many physicians of the state heartily endorsing the Red Cross Christmas Seal campaign is Dr. s. II. Coops of this city, who said recently, Tt would be a dreadful ca lamity if the campaign did not go over the top. These annual campaigns means so much to the health of the country, but but this year the significance Is even greater. because the returned sol dicrs of the war all over the world gassed or badly wounded, have added to the multitude of victims of the terrible pIague.''
 Not only is the United States striv- ing to conquer the tuberculosis plague, but it seems as if every na- ton on the globe is entering the great fight. For the first time in history, England is making an appeal for funds to combat this disease and even China has ava l5enCd, with many oth- CT countries following.
 Miss Helen T. Boyd, superintendent of the Visiting Nurse Association said this morning. There should be no reason why every letter and every parcel that passes through the post office of Bridgeport during the month of December should not have a Red Cross Christmas Seal. It means so little to the giver and it means so much to those who are suffering g from this dreadful disease.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
EXCELLENT PLAN
 FOR DISPOSAL OF GOVT HOUSES

The plan upon which the govern
 ment built houses at Grassmere and
 Old Mill Green are being sold by Harry A. Burnes, the selling agent, is somewhat similar to the plan used
 by the Building and Loan assocla- tions of the country.
 The initial payment of 10 per cent
 of the purchase price gives the pur- chaser possession Of the property and
 the balance of the purchase price
 can be paid at the rate of one per cent a month.
 By this method the purchaser be comes the owner of the property free from all membranes in a :ittle over
 eleven years, and an incentive Is given the owner to save and put aside enough from his wages or from the income of the other tenants of the building to meet these monthly pay ments.
 A purchaser of a four family house would receive enough from the oth- CT three tenants to make up most of these monthly payments of one per cent and if he adds to this the rent he would have to pay for his own tenement he would have a little to put in the bank against a rainy day. The great advantage of this sys- tenn in intoxicating the saving habit
 among the residents of Bridgeport
 has been q controlling factor in in
 duc;ng Edward J. Murphy and Charles II Bartlett. the government , representatives here to adopt this plan in the sale of the government houses.
 There is still a chance for bargains
 to be picked up both at Grassnere and Old Mill Green by shrewd house hunters who are not in a posi-
 ton to pay the 50 per cent. or more
 down that is usually demanded by the sellers of real <estate.
 There are a number of one, two
 and four-family houses for sale at
 each of the developments and those who come first have the choice of a number of first class well built
 homes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
PROF. BAKEWELL
 TO SPEAK AT SPECIAL MEETING

Well repaid indeed will be those who avail themselves of tomorrow nights opportunity to hear Charles M. Bakeweu, Yale University's noteG professor of philosophy. In addition to being one of Yale's most finished orators, his unusual range oS experi- ence in the late war peculiarly quail fies him to speak with authority on the subjects which he will present under the auspices of the Americani- zation committee at WaltersvilIe school, Hamilton, near Pembroke street, East Bridgeport
 Professor Bakeweu spent nearly year in Italy with the American Red Cross. His special work was that of inspector and historian and :. his duties carried him from the front line trenches all over Italy. including the islands of Sardinia and Sicily. He had full opportunity to observe the work of the Italians and their spIen- did bravery, and is euaIIy familiar with the record of Italy on what she calls the inner front" that is with the civilian population.
 The meeting is designed to be a neighbOrhoOd affair similar to others arranged through the Amerfcanization Committee, and will include all na- uonaity groups, particularly the ItaI- ians who predominate in that neigh borhOod. The following will be the complete program:
 America" seventh and eighth grades of WaItersyiIIe, Franklin, Kos suth. St. Mary's. St. NIichael's and St Cyril and Metho5ius schools.
 America the Beautiful seventh and eighth grades.
 Introductory remarks, Father Gas par Panik.
 ''Arnertcanism.' Prof. Charles H. BakewelI, Yale University.
 Land of Mine" Joseph Weller, so- loist United Congregational church
 The Making of an American" mo- tion picture loaned by State Board of Am ericanizatiOn
 Star Spangled Banner" seventh and eighth grades.
 Salute to the Flag, children and audience
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06

that he is capable of doing any of the standard works for lyric or TO- bust tenor. lie has a charming per sonality and has been heraIded as a tenor of big volume and dramatic ability. His voice is well controlled and capable of soft nuances as well as one of great power. His high B fiat in ''Onaway Awake Beloved,'' is a pleasure to hear. He sung in Chicago the early part of last month, and it was said that he was in fine vocal condition and was a reliable and satisfying artist. Bridgeport will welcome him next Tuesday.
 There are still many good seats left and those desiring them should make application imm ediateIy. Sanford Stoddard is chairman of the finance committee, assisted by Mrs. DeVer H. Warner, Leonard NJ Allen. Leonard D. Allen, c. D. Davis, F. V. Burton and Clarence R. Hall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-06
EMPLOYMENT SITUATION
 SHOWS IMPROVEMENT

Reports received from New Eng land and made public today by Ma jor General William G. Haan, in charge of the War Departments em- pIoyment activities, show that the soldier employment situation in that territory has improved somewhat dur ing the past month.
 New Haven has proven to be the banner city during November, with FPS men getting jobs against 205 new applicants. Conditions in Bridgeport, Conn.,, are not altogether satisfactory. However, despite the fact that this city is handicapped with a large foreign population, the Amer ican Legion in cooperation with oth- CT agencies, has been able to psace 200 of the 322 men registering.