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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
FRENCH CHAMBER
SCENE OF DISORDER

PARIS, March 27-stephen Pichon.
foreign minister. aid yesterday after
noon in the chamber Of deputies that
The struggle against the Bolshevikt VAS
not a declaration Of war against Rus
reply to interpretations made Tuesday
by Marcel Cachiu and Ernest Lafont,
was bitterly criticized by socialist dep
uties. n for a time the greatest dis
uIdeT prevailed.
After pointing out that the allied pol
ICY m Russia was not a war, but a
'pacifying" policy. NJ. Pichon said.
The Russian question is vital, as
II IS necessary in the interest Of peace
TO bar the westward route of Bolshe-
Vism. II we do not act, the day Rus
STA reawakeus she will find herself the
ally Of Germany"
The session was suspended from 5:45
TO 8 O'Clock, when the socialists re-
newed their attacks on the speaker.
During NJ. PichOn's address Premier
Clemenceau entered the chamber. it
being his first visit since he was
wounded by Emil Coffin, Feb. ~.
NJ. Moutet, a socialist, who is one Of
the attorneys for Joseph Caillaux, I'M
der charges OF treason. suggested dur
ing the socialist attack on NJ. PiChon
that ut was necessary to oppose one
ideal or another ana not to dodge that
of President Wilson"
He was charged by Georges Bonnie
ious OF lacking respect for Mr.. Wilson,
but President Deschanel interjected:
No one here lacks respect for Presi-
dent Wilson"
Turbulent scene continued until the
close Of the session at 7:20 o'clock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
CHARGES ARMY OFFICER
WAS EX-HUN WORKER

NEW YORK, March 27-Capt. Louis
ID. RoWell, Of Washington, an army en-
glneef, testifyiUg at the COuTt-martIaI
trial Of Capt. Edwin c. WeisgeTber, Of
Pittsburgh, on charges Of having COM
mitted serious criminal offenses against
the United States. declared that Weis-
gerber had told him that he had been
employed by the German government,
under military direction. He told Row
ell his services were in connection with
the use Of underwater explosives during
the construction Of the kiel canal n
in the use Of gases against the natives
Of Africa.
Although it has not yet appeared in
the testimony when the defendant was
SO employed, Weisgerber explained to
newspaper men that work of that ma
tuTe was performed by him shortly after
his graduation from Heidelburg univer-
sity, is or 10 years ago.
Rowell also testified that Weisgeber.
had made disparaging remarks about
Capt. Fl. ID. TrounCe, another engineer
ing officer. The witness, or cross-ex-
animation, denied being hostile to the
defendant. but admitted that he was
suspicious Of his motives and warned
several officers against him. Capt. Paul
W. BelcheT testified that Weisgerber
had threatened to withhold from gov
eminent use an alleged gasoline substi-
tute he had invented unless he was
promoted to the rank of colonel,
The governments case was nearly
completed with the introduction OF ex-
pert testimony by Capt. Edmund A.
Doyle, an army engineer, n Henry W,
SwaTtley, of Great Neck, N. y, a gas
appliance manufacturer, that Wetsger-
ber's recommendations for st0ndardiza-
ton of gas appliance equipment would,
IL adopted, have resulted in dangerous
consequences and probable loss OF hu-
man life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27

/ The Quick Way to l
/ Stop a Cough !
+ Thls homemade syrup does the \
Y work In n hurry. Easily pre- \
pared, and saves about 81. (

You might be surprised to know
that the best thing you can use Tor
q severe cough, IS a remedy. when
is easily prepared at home in lust
q few moments. Its cheap, put Tor
you ever tried. Usually stops the ordi-
nary cough or chest cold in "a hours,
Tastes pleasant, too-children like it
and it is pure and good:
Pour 90 ounces of Pinax in q
pint bottle; then fill it up with plain
granulated sugar syrup. Or use clari.
instead OF sugar syrup, if desired,
Thus you make a full pint-a family
supply-but costing no more than q
small bottle of '%ready'made cough
syrup.
And as a cough medicine, there is
really nothing better to be had at any
price. 1t goes right to the spot and
gives quick, lasting relief. 1t promptly
heals the iniamed membranes that
line the throat and air passages, stops
the annoying throat tickle, ioosens the
phlegm, and soon your cough stops en-
tirely. Splendid for bronchitis, Group,
whooping cough and bronchial asthma,
Pinex is a highly concentrated COM
pound Of Norway pine extract, famous
for its healing effect on the membranes
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for "2ta ounces of Pinex'
with directions and don't accept any
thing else. Guaranteed to give abso
Lutte satisfaction or money refunded
The Pinex Co.. IT. Wayne, Ind.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
BY REV. r. o. FULLER.

The many friends of the late Prof.
Andrew ]. Steele, for more than 35
years the principal of LeMoyne insti-
tute, will regret to learn Of his death,
which has just occurred at his late
residence at White Water, Wis. Mr..
of Memphis will long remain as a monu-
ment to his memory.
The New Prospect Baptist church will
have a tag day Saturday.
The Parent Teacher meeting Of the
Caldwell public school was largely at
tended. Sergt. Allen r. Griggs made an
address.
The Howe choral class has resumed
its weekly practices and will soon be-
gin it's monthly lecture course, which
was formerly so popular and helpful to
the colored people Of the city,
The INSTRUMENTATION Minister'S al
lance held an interesting meeting at
Zion hall Wednesday afternoon. A
large number of ministers attended.
Prof. Clippinger Is laying plans for
a vacation Bible school for the uplift
Of children that are unemployed and
liable to be led astray between the
There will be a mammoth parade OF
returned negro soldiers here Sunday aft
ernoon. A regimental band of 60 pieces
will furnish music and the parade will
be in regimental formation. Soldiers
who won the Croix de Guerre and other
honors will be In line. There will be
speeches, both at the Community house
on Walker avenue and at Church's au-
ditorium.
.
| Tba fr,aroI 80 Allan Mo plarHiIla
was conducted from the First Baptist
| afternoon. Manderville was a member
Of the American Club of Letter Car
riers, having transferred here from Mo-
bile, Ala.
The wife of DR.. ]. T. Wilson, Of the
Wilson hospital, and nurse training
school, is spending some time in Nash
vile. her old home.
Or. ]. Q. Taylor has just returned
from France, where he served in the
front line trenches with the 92d divi-
Sion as a member of the medical reserve
corps.
There will be an installation sermon
at the New Prospect church Tuesday
night. April I under the auspices of
the Rose Bud club. Of which Charles
Johnson Is president, Rev. B. j. Per-
kins will preach the
-
The interscholastic baseball league,
COMPOSED Of clubs from Howe institute,
LeMoyne institute. Henderson Business
college. kortrecht high school and the
University Of West Tennessee, will pull
off a game between Howe and Lee
Moyne at Russwood park Friday, Marcel
2S. A large crowd Of the friends anC
rooters for the respective teams will b.
in attendance. Games have been ar.
ranged for every FRIDAY afternoon unit
further notice to stimulate the spirit o
athletics among the students Of tn,
several schools, ". t.
Or. W. T. Vernon Is out Of the cit!
on an important business trip, and II
eYnected 10 return TODAY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
|ECZEMAO ON ENTIRE.
BODY IS YEARS
In Red PimpIeS That Itched
So Could Not Sleep.

II had eczema on my entire body.
1t broke out in little, red pimples that
would inflame and itch so that could
not sleep, The itching caused me to
irritate and scratch, and ] could not
do my regular work, The breaking
out caused Disagreement, and lasted
about fifteen years.
II used many remedies, but with
out success, and then | used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. After using
two cakes of Cuticura Sosp and two
boxes of Cuticura Ointment | was
healed" Signed A. f. Jefferson,
r. 3, Box %, Workman, Texas.
The cntieura Toile, Trio, consisting Of
Soap, Otntm -nt and ralcum, promotes skin
purity, comfort and health when used for
everyday toilet purposes. Sample Each
Free by Mail. Address "Cudeura, Dept.
n. Boston" Sold everywhere Soap Sc.
Ointment Is and Soc. Talcum &c.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
LA FAYETTE COUNTY IS
LEADER IN HOG EXPORTS

OXFORD, Miss. March 81. CSpl)-
Tuesday night 20 carloads of hogs, con-
tanning 2,l00 head, which will bring the
neat sum Of $55, 600. or about an aver
age Of l6 cents per pound, were shipped
from Lafayette county. During the
month OF March there have been
shipped from this county 80 carloads
Of hogs, a~ggregating 3,4O0 head, for
which 1000 farmers who participated
in these shipments, will receive around
$95, 600, These shipments have been
made under the supervision of r. w.
Bailey, county demonstration. A state
ment Of the hog shipments from La
fayette county for the past three years
shows how one item of the farms prod
vets has increased. The record fol-
lows: 1916, 3 cars; 1917, II cars; 1918.
80 cars; three months, 1919, AZ cars.
This county has heretofore been a
cotton county but corn, hogs, chickens
and eggs have taken its place. OF the
% counties in North Mississippi, Lafay-
cite has made the greatest increase
along these lines.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
DYER COUNTY FARMERS
PLANT FOOD CROPS

NEWBERN, Tenn, March 81, (Spl)
The fair weather has dried out the
soil considerably and the planters are
making good use of it in sowing oats
and breaking cotton and corn land
after being delayed for more than two
weeks by rain which covered all bot
tom land in this county, Indications
are that several hundreds Of acres OF
oats have been planted which will re-
place feedstuff which is said to be
very short at present.
Corn viii be planted at an early date.
sweet potato growers and truckers are
now bedding out their seed this week,
which Is late owing to the continued
wet weather which has prevailed for
the past month.
More corn, sorghum and feedstuff will
be planted instead Of cotton when
has been the chief Crop In this COUNTY
and much interest is being manifested
In growing cattle, hogs and other farm
products.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
PERSHlNG GIVES MEDALS
TO SIX u. S. OFFICIALS

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Gen
Pershtng has awarded the distinguished
service medal to six officials of the
American government for exceptionally
They are Edward n Hurley, chairman
of the shipping board Paul ID. Cravath,
representative Of the treasury depart
mCnt, George McFaddeu, representa-
tive in France Of the war trade board;
Dwight w, Morrow, member OF the
American shipping commission; l.. II.
sherman, member OF the American in
terallied maritime council. and Edwari
r. Stcttinius, special assistant seoce-
tary " war,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
BRITISH DESTROYER
REALLY TWO SHIPS

WASHINGTON. March 27.-A novel
example of naval salvage is now on
duty with the British fleet in Inns.
Zubian, an almost modern destroyer.
which in structure as we'll as in name
is the successor of two d~estroyers dam
aged during the war.
When Inns. Nubian was run down
and almost cut in half, 1t was learned
today at the navy department. the att
err portion Of the ship, less than two
thirds Of the original vessel, was
brought into port and the work Of re-
building undertaken. Before great prog
ress had been made, however, the de-
stroyer Zulu, a sister ship. vas similarly
run down and more than a third OF her
stern sheared away. ,
British engineers were prompt to see
the opportunity and within a short time
the stern of the Nubian had been COM
biEed with the damaged bow of the
Zulu and the complete destroyer
launched and commissioned as the Zu-
bian.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
Pamela o s ROADS.

SARDlS, Miss March q. tSplj-The
first meeting of the road commission
ers Of the recently organized Central
Road district Of Pamela county was
held here yesterday, j. b. Wardlaw, of
Como, r, NJ. Carrier, of Sardis, and F..
a. Lamb, of CORTLAND, being present,
J. b. Wardlaw was elected chairman of
this body, and c. B, Young, of this
place, was selected to act as secretary.
This meeting was held for the purpose
Of outlining plans to be presented to
State Highway Engineer X, A. Kramer,
who comes here March rs for a con-
ference with the commissioners relative
to the matter of giving government aid
TO this project and the issuing of bonds
by the district for the completion of
the road through the county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
TO EXPORT TOBACCO.

PADUCAH, KY. March CIV. r,
Nagle announced yesterday the closing
Of a deal for the old Peoples ware
house at Ninth and Finley streets, He
will erect at an early date a large
factory for the handling Of Western
Kentucky tobacco for export trade to
Africa and various European markets.
The new building will be equipped with
the most modern machinery known IN
the use of tobacco manufacturing. The
building will occupy &c, 1000 square feet
Of floor space and will be put into use
immediately
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
BRITISH MILITARY BILL
WEATHERS HARD SESSION

LONDON, March 27-The military
service bill passed through the report
stage without amendment in the house
of commons yesterday, The proposal to
limit the operation Of the bill to Dec.
81, 1919, instead of April 30, 1920, was
rejected by a vote Of 2S3 to 70, and
another amendment, excluding liability
to service in Russia from the scope Of
the bill, was voted down, PSI to IS.
In declining to accept this amend
ment Winston Spencer Churchill, sec
rotary for war, said the government
had no intention Of raising a large con-
scription, army to be sent to Russia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
Hot Curling Iron Goes
No More Broken Hair!

'Ah'AAAF n "All'A
Every woman knows that continual
use Of the hot curling iron means brit
tie, blistered, parched, dead looking hair
with burnt. uneven ends. There's no
need of anyone using that instrument
Of torture, now that we know what can
he accomplished by the occasional ap-
plication OF ordinary liquid silmeriue.
This Is not only more effective, giving
the hair a fluffier and p|rettier curl, but
tends to promote 1t health. luster and
beauty Any druggist can supply sill
merine in liquid form and n few ounces
will last many weeks. so it is quite
economical to use.
The approved way Is to part tho hair
in several strands and with a clean
tooth brush apply the liquid the fun
length of each strand, The overnight
transformation is aGreeably surprising
to one who has never tried this simple
and harmless method, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
PARLOR CARS BACK.

HELENA, March q. (SplO-Parlor
trains running between Helena and
Memphis on the Yazoo & Mississippi
Valley railroad, it was announced yes
terday after a conference had been
held with the heads Of the Business
Mems league and the Helena board of
trade and A. II. Egan, superintendent
OF his division. This car will be at
tached to the train arriving at Helena
at 1925 p. m. and the one leaving for
Lula at 1880. This new service will
he installed as soon as a larger trans
fer BOAT car be arranged for as the
one now IN use a accommodate only
three coaches at a time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
BR0UGH WILL NOT CALL
EXTRA MEET OF SOL0NS

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, March CT
Gov, Brouph Wednesday night an
nouncod that he had decided against
calling a special session Of the lecis.
lature, a measure that he has had under
consideration for some time. The gov
propriatton bills totaling $500, 900, the
amount by which legislative %approprta-
tons exceeded tho states estimated rev
enue for the next two years,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
D KILLS SELF.

SELMER, Tenn. March q. (Spl.)-
Alfred Boyd, aged 90 years, committed
suicide early Wednesday morning at
the home Of his father, John Boyd,
three miles east Of Selmer, using n
shotgun. lie had Just returned from
France, having been on the firing line
OF the Western front four months, and
received a wound. The tragedy is at
tributed to broker health.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
NEGRO PREACHER TO PEN

PINE BLUFF, Ark, March 81. (Spl.)
The Rev. William McMorris, a negro
preacher. barber and bootlegger, was
sentenced to a year in the penitentiary
in Circuit court Wednesday. McMor-
ris was arrested in June, 1918 by. city
officers for violating the liquor laws,
and was bound over In Municipal court
to await the action OF the grand jury.
The case went over at the last term
on account OF a witness for the defense
being In the army but having been
killed the case was tried without him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
P~ARIS-ORIENT R. R.
SERVICE APRIL IS

PARIS, March 27.-The operation Of
through trains between Paris and the
Orient will begin over part of the line
April Is and the whole system will be
i~naugurated by May /, according to an
official statement issued by the COM
mission on the international regime of
ports, waterways and railways. Dutch
claims relative to navigation on the
Rhine also were heard during the ses-
sion Of the commission held yesterday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
NeWS of RiUers
SMALL RAINFALL
UPON UPPER SHEDS

Except on the extreme northwest of
the Ohio valley the watersheds above
Memphis were reported as clear Thurs
day morning, the disturbance Of the
past two days having moved east. Pre-
Cipitation of from one-half inch at many
points to more than an inch and a half
at Cincinnati was reported for the "a
morning. This9 wh have only a minor
effect on the river, at Memphis that
viii be felt several days after the crest
of the high water has passed, according
to S, G. Emery, local f~orecaster.
The river is expected to rise less thar
half a foot more before it begins falling
some time Friday or possibly Saturday.
The local gauge recorded 1858 at I
o'clock Thursday morning and will stop
soon after 1t passes 81 feet.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
ARKANSAS SOLDIER is
VERY ILL In HOSPITAL

PINE BLUFF, March 81. (Spl)-Al-
len Hearin, a former Pine Bluff boy,
whose parents now live in Little Rock,
and who distinguished himself on the
battlefields of France, lies in a hospital
in Atlanta. Ga, in a critical condition
from an operation. One of his arms
was shattered and the wounds have
grown more serious than was thought
at first. His parents are on the way
to Atlanta to attend him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
APPEAL TO ALLIES,

SALONlkI, March 27,~-An appeal
heegtng the allies to nut a stop to
alleged oppression Of Greeks In Thrace
by the Bulgarians has been sent to
President Wilson. Premiers C~lemcnccau,
Lloyd George and Nenizelos and GeN,
FranChet d'EspCrey, commander Of al
lied forces in the near east. by pr.
pttritis, president Of the league Of
Greek refugees in Thrace, an organl-
cation which claims 25O,00 members.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
TWO d kN 20 AaATH.

were burned 10 death ana 100 guests II
the ReEtler hotel. nearby, were forced
to flee scantlly clad IN the street early
today when the Ardmcrn Lumber and
Supply company's plant At Eaat Pitts'
hurgh was destroyed by fire The men
persisted with six horses trapped by
flames IN The lumber plant Tho loss
Is estimated at $50, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
F BoLsHEvISM.

PARIS, March q. tBy the Associated
Press our national sentiment Is too
strong to Yield to BolRhevik tempta.
tons" said Dr Kari kramarE, czech.
Slovak premier at n dinner given by
the press n Parts last night our
nation will stand firm against II unless
II Is overcome hy BOlahoNlHm's main
aren't ht.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
Simple Home Treatment
to Remove Hairy Growths
CBeauty Culture)

Two or three minutes use N a della
tone paste will Danish every bit Of hair
from YOUR face. neck or arms, This
paste is removed. the skin should be
washed 10 free It from the remaining
d%clhtuue and II Will be clear and spot
lass You will not he disappointed with
this treatment II you are sure to OBJ
tain real delatone from your druggist.
aFu
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
De VALERA IN DUBLIN
SINCE LAST TUESDAY

DUBLIN, March 27.-E Edward dc
Valera, who was recently elected presi-
dent Of ireland by the Sim Fein par
lament, has been In Dublin since Tues
day, according to statements made
here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
Thin PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro. Phosphate to
Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
to Increase Strength, Viaor
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless prepara-
tons and treatments which are on
t~inually being advertised for the pur-
Veloping arms. neck and bust. and re-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27

placing ugly
holiuWs and
ahg s by
I h e o
curved lines
Of h g a ( h
and beauty.
/ e are
d 2 II Uy
I h @ u sands
Of men and
omen who
keenly feel
their excess
siye h
ness.
T h inness
and 9 X
n p g are
usually due
to starved
nerves. our
bodies need
moro AELn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
River Bulletin.

tRise. Fall.
The river at Memphis will continue
rising during the next "a to 36 hours,
reaching a stage slightly above 81 feet.
At Helena it will rise until next Tues
day, reaching close to AZ feet.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27
For Piles
A. Free Trial Of Pyramid Pile Treats
ment Will BE Just Like Meet-
ing a Good Old Friend

Have you tried Pyramid?. II not.
why don't your The trial is free
Just mail coupon below-and h
results may amaze you. Others are
praising Pyramid Pile Treatments as
their deliverer-why not you? Mail
coupon now Or get a 6c box from
any druggist anywhere. Take no
substitute.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27

Prof. Clippinger is laying plans for
a vacation Bible school for the uplift
Of children that are unemployed and
liable to be led astray between the
school terms,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27

Or. w. T. Vernon Is out Of the city
on an important business trip, n Is
expected to return TODAY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27

Or. J. G, Taylor has just returned
from France, where he served in the
front line trenches with the 92d divi-
Sion as a member of the medical reserve
corps.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27

There will be an installation sermon
at the New Prospect church Tuesday
| night, April I under the auspices OF
the Rose Bud club, OF which Charles
| Johnson Is president. Rev. B. ]. Per-
klns will preach the sermon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-27

The INSTRUMENTATION Minister'S al
lance held an interesting meeting at
Zion hall Wednesday afternoon. A
large number of ministers attended,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08
JOSEPH WEEKS FUNERAL,

Caldwell,( April S.-Funeral services
were held from the Methodist church
this afternoon at / o'clock for Joseph
Weeks, former citizen of this city
and also of Star, who died at his home
in Portland the latter part of last
week, Rev. w. A. Winters conducting
the services. Mr.. Weeks, who was one
IF the most highly respected citizens
Of the Boise valley and had been prom
inently identified with it's progress.
He is survived by his wife and three
children, Cecil Weeks, member of the
last Legislature from Canyon county,
and Ralph and Joy Weeks. Inter
ment was at Star.