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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
BEES TAKE POSSESSION
or AUTO ON STREET

HELENA, Ark, May 26. (spll--An
automobile stopped a few moments
Sunday morning In front of the post
office while the owner went to get his
mail. When he returned he found that
as much as a gallon OF honey bees had
swarmed and settled on the front OF his
machine. lie attempted to drive away
with his new passengers. but the vihra-
ton of the engine aroused the Ill temper
80 closely associated to the usual ma
ture Of tho honey makers, thai he was
compelled to wait until a friend came
with a box and induced them to take
up a new abode.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
SASSAFRAS TEA
DIXIELAND'S DRINK

How effete hath Dixieland come
In the land where once the men folks
looked upon the wine when 1t was
red with never n CULVER OF the eyelid'
where flicker of the opalescent scar
let tint was the synonym for drink ana
was gulped without dilutlon, sassafras
tea has become the typical beverage.
At least this is true as far as run
reth the knowledge OF at least one
Hoffman, a leading merchant and
phiianthropist Of Philadelphia, writes
to the Chamber Of Commerce, stating
they are planning to give a south
ern'' dinner and would like TO know
where some sassafras tea could be had
for the occasion. Mr.. Hoffman explains
that he was recently in Memphis. and
saw sassafras tea OH the menu OF one
OF the hotels. He gathered from WIS
that Ii was one of the most popular
south-of-the-Ma son-and : Dixon : line
thirst annihilators.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
THREE PASSENGERS AND
THREE FIREMEN MISSING

BALTIMORE, Md, May 26.-Three
passengers and three firemen OF the
steamer Virginia, which was burned
to the waters edge on the Chesa-
peake bay Saturday. are missing. The
passengers are LYMAN Smith and his
six-year-old son, Benjamin, and ms
Newport News, Va. The total loss in
ship and cargo is now estimated at
81, 900, BOO.
rested in Norfolk Saturday, is not be-
ing held there on the charge Of set
ting fire to the vessel. According to
officials of the steamship company he
Is being held on the charge OF causing
a disturbance on the steamship City
of Norfolk.
Men employed on the Virginia were
questioned as to the probable cause OF
the fire, but none was able to furnish
any satisfactory. explanation; From
their statements it is supposed the fire
started among some dry goods stored
in the hull.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
MUCH COTTON SPOILED.

HELENA, Ark, May rs, tspl(-The
growth OF cotton In Eastern Arkansas
has been greatly retarded this spring
by the continued cold weather and the
excessive rainfall. The wet weather
has hindered %chopping and tho weeds
and grass, In many places, have almost
choked the cotton out, In some places
bad stands are reported and Saturday
a prominent Phillips county planter
stated that he planned plowlng up about
half his cotton and %replantiug the
ground to corn and other feed. How
ever, with favorable weather from now
on, the cotton crop can be greatly re-
cuperated in the next few weeks,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
CELEBRATES

NEWBERN. Tenn, May 26. (Spl)~-
A large number of relatives and friends
assembled Sunday at the home OF Johh
u. McCorkle, at Churchton, who IS per-
haps the Oldest Civ war Veteran ~
day. The celebration was attended ny
one brother, A. j. McCorkle. 81 years
Of age. J. e. McCorkle has long neen
a leading member OF the Dyer county y
courts, and has served his distric. a.
Justice of the peace FOR many years
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
IN HALL OF FAM Il.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, May rs.
(SpI)-Mrs. jamie Lowrey Sanford
Graves. formerly of Blue Mountain. now
a missionary in Canton. China. who has
been in the Orient for 30 years, has
been given a place in the Baptist hall
of fame in recognition of her devotion
on the foreign field. This honor was
accorded to Mrs. Graves upon the rec
o~mmendation of the Janre Lowrey San
ford Graves Young Women'a associa-
tion OF Blue Mountain college
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
GRAVES OF 10000
YANKS TO Be HONORED

LYONS. France, May 26. (By the
Associated Press,)-The graves Of 10000
American soldiers who died IN France
will be decorated next Friday under
auspices OF the forces Of the United
states still in France. Gen. Pershing
has issued a bulletin stating that all
American soldiers shall participate in
the Memorial day exercises. President
Wilson will speak at the services IN
the American cemetery at Suresnes,
near Paris, where Ambassador wallace
The graves registration service ana
the Red Cross will assist in DECORATING
the graves. To insure flowers for tne
resting places of all the American
heroes a fund for their purchase Is
being raised. Fags for all Inc ,e gfa rees
~istration service which is cooperation
with local organizations in all sections
In answering for the memorial services
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
CHARACTER BUILDERS
EXCEED THEIR GOAL

A new record fer attendance was set
by the Character Builders Bible class
OF the Madison Heights Methodist
church Sunday, $50 men being present.
A special street car with trailer was
provided to carry the delegation that
attended the class from the Y. M. g;
A. building. which included the naval
glee club and the naval bands that took
Dart in the centennial celebration, the
members OF which were the guests of
he Character Builders Sunday morn
Ing, Sunday marked the close of a
three-month forward march" drive for
a larger glass attendance, during which
the attendance twice exceeded 500. The
goal set was for an average attendance
OF 200 for the Is weeks of the cam,
paign. sThe actual attendance averaged
Dol
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
TAX BASIS INCREASES.

CLARKSDAI1E, Miss, May 26. (SplD
Glen Lacy, who Il been making up
the personal and reafty rolls for Goa
homa county, has completed his work
and according to Tax Assessor ]. I.
Jenkins they are In fine shape. These
records show there has neen a $500. 900
increase In taxable property over last
year, this meaning IL revenue OF APP
proximately $50, 200.
c. A, Luckett, q member of the state
tax commission, has oeen In Clarks-
dale and he stated that Coahoma coun-
ty stood at the top Of the list in re-
gard to the completion Of these rolls,
over half the counties In the state be-
ing far behind in this work.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
BIG ALFALFA LOSSES,

HICKMAN, KY, May &c. (Spl.)--The
planters OF Hickman, many Of whom
W large fields Of alfalfa, have suf-
fered tremendous loss, u number of
them to the extent Of several thou
sand dollars. due to the bad weather,
Much Of the alfalfa was cut when the
rains set In, Which prevented handling
and baling same and the crop being
almost a total loss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26

Adolph Joffe, who has represented the
Russian Bolsheviki In their dealing with
the German Reds, Is reported shot: Dis
patches state that he was seized and
shot by the Poles when they captured
wilma. He was the first chairman OF
the Russian peace delegation at brest-
Idtoysk He was sent later to Berlin,
hut The Germans expelled him. This
was while Wilhelm was still kaiser. He
is credited with playing an important
part In stirring up the revolution In
Germany.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
HUN BILLS APPROVED.

BERLIN, May rs. (By the Associated
Press. THE German cabinet has ap-
proved a number of financial bills draft
ed by the ministry Of finance, tnclud-
levy on CAPITAL on the basis Of the last
wear of the war, an inheritance tax
and an increase on sugar and tobacco
duties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
9 SCHOOL HEAD.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss May Is.
fSpl Prof. Homer stephens, son of
the late Prof Joe NJ Stephens. of this
county, has been elected superintend-
ent bof Dumas high school to succeed
Prof. Duke Humphreys, who has be-
come Observation-Disclosures Of the Rip
ley high school. Dumas hopes TO have
an eight month"; term next session.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26
aR MEN REELECTED.

MADRID, May 26.-Sixty-six candl-
dates for parliament have been re-
turned from constituencies IN when
there were no contests. Among canal
dates so returned Is Count
the liberal leader ard former premier.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26

1t May Not Be Troubling You
During the Warm Weather
But It Is Still In Your Blood.
Catarrh is not only a disgusting
disease. but is a dangerous me-,
and you should never let up IN
your efforts to get 1t out OF your
system until you have done 1t thor
oughly. Get rid OF it, whatever It
costs you in trouble and money.
Mild weather will aid the treat
ment and this is an excellent. time
to thoroughly cleanse the blood OF
the germs OF Catarrh and be for
ever rid of the troublesome sprays
and douches that can only relieve
you for the time.
s. s, s. is q purely vegetable
blood remedy, made from roots
and herbs direct from the forest,
which combat promptly disease
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26

Mr.. Coipays, Washington labor Iead-
er has heen elected delegate for the
Central Labor Union TO the convention
OF tho American Federation of Labor
which win be held in Atlantic City In
June.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26

Beautiful G~eorgette and Crepe dc
Chine Waists in attractive models,
in beaded, embroidered, lace trim
med and tailored models, featuring
rounded pleated collars and pleated
cuffs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26

Charming G~eorgette and Crepe de
Chine Waists, featuring every model
of the seasons most favored styles,
in flesh and many shades. Our ia
nous S. and 1896 lines at 1896.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-26

Georgette and Crepe de Chine
Waists with round, square and V
neck, also ~collarless styles, trimmed
with laces, embroidery and beading.
Various new and dainty effects; ex-
c%eptional values at their regular price.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
Lions of Liberty Let Out
Huge Roar to Congress

working under the guise OF modern
reformers. ~ndeavorins by question
able methods Of professional graft
ers TO influence legislation In be-
half OF the rights and privileges
OF citizenship.
I'VE believe In nm Ainericsnism
that protects the individual. insur-
ing the right TO life. liberty and
the pursuit., Of happiness. prevents
Wild invasion OF tho sanc,ity Of the
home: guarantees the authority 10
worship God. according to the die
tates of conscience. and permits,
without undue restrictions. the fun
and free enjoyment OF every right.
privilege and benefit promised BY
the Declaration Of American fnde-
pendence-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
Commend Officers
for Enforcing Laws

The Retail Druggists association
OF tho Retail Trade Bureau OF the
Chamber OF Commerce and Com
merciai Club has adopted a resolution
commencing Prosecuting Attorney
Fred C. Brown. Frank T.. Gordon.
special investigator for the prose-
cutting attorneys office, and Nor.
man wardaii. auditor. who have
INCREASINGLY put forth during their
entire administration conscientious
and effective effort to strictly en-
force the letter and spirit Of the
law governing thes ale and use OF
alcohol"
The resolution n signed by 20
members of a special committee OF
druggists to cooperate with King
county authorities on the sale and
use Of alcohol.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
OTTO AUTO

fine stage setting and the wholesome
comedy prove attractive.
Mrs. Gene Hughes. as grandmother
TO a young army flyer, who has mar
ried French Red Cross nurse
overcomes mothers objections TO the
match. This is the real funny act
on the bill.
Harry Breen. with his foolish
songs and silly patter. Is back again,
after an absence OF more than a
year. He's as good as ever, and gets
big laugh.
The Honey Boys" seven black
face singers and comedians, one Of
whom brings back old days with an
eccentric "softshoe" dance, are well
received. The chorusea are the kind
Of music an audiences loves to hear
and hears no seldom.
The Orpheum Travelogue shows
scenes from President Wilson's trip
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
EVERETT TRUE

The Lions OF Liberty" are among
-.
The Lions are a group Of men
Who have organized "for social. fra
ternai. educational. patriotic and
benevolent purposes and the advance
ment Of Americanism-"
The Lions" have addressed a
memorial TO congress in which they
protest against further restrictions
OF the personal liberty Of American
citizens and the presence at the
national capitol OF VIGOROUSLY paid
3ueoyists-''
We recognize with regret" the
memorial to congress reads. that
the personal liberties OF American
citizens are alarrningiy restricted
and dangerously imperiied by class
propagandsts and intolerant advo-
Gates Of untried theories. inviting
social chaos. Industrial ressiessness
and commercial suspicion.
we are empha,icaiiy oppcsed &c
the presence of notorious paid
lob6ytsts at the national capital
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
MOORE

Music predominates at the Moore
this week. The entire bill Ia pleas
ing. The show opens with the Bell
Sisters. in a neat, dancing act Ma
ieta Bonconi and her violin win
hearty applause In an excellent mum.
Der.
Sibil Vane, who sings her way In.
TO the hearts Of her hearers. has an
act well worth while. She would be
"a headliner In any show. but her
pianist makes the act n wonder.
Miss yane can sing, and does Her
pianist Paderewskis all over the
worries when she isnt on the stage.
Stone and Kaliz present a musical
fantasy called. Romance The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22

lot OF stories in many different
dialects. lie proved the Individual
hit of the bill.
Knowles and Hurst. THE Long
and Short of Vaudeville" have n
classy comedy singing. talking and
dancing act. Wright and Earle have
n splendidly staged and gracefully
presented dancing feature. The
dances include ballroom and whirl-
wind steps.
The Conlee Sisters nrc another
graceful pair, who dance and pro
vide harmony singing and comedy.
Stafford and Watts. THE Algerian
Duo" are singers and dancers who
open the show.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
PORTLAND MAN
GAINS so POUNDS
TAKING TANlAC
MeCill Says He Understands
Now Why So Many Peo-
pie Praise the Medicine

Il have gained thirty pounds
since I commenced taking this Tan
lac, and haven't felt 50 well In
twenty five years. said c. A. Nc
IN . well known empIoye Of the
Coast Ship Yards. and who lives
at 1913 East Fifteenth street.
Eorth, Portland. while talking to n
Tanlac representative the other
day
4 can now understand why so
many people all over the United
states and Canada are publicly en-
Aoruing Tanlac.- continued Mr.. Nc
Gill, for I have tried II myself
and out OF all the medicine and
Treatments have taken during the
past twelve years, Taniac Is the
only thing that has done me any
good at all. I suffered something
awful from stomach and kidney
srou bies. and ever since these trou-
bIcs began my condition has grad
ually grown worse. Everything /
ate soured on my stomach and !
would be bloated up with gas for
hours At a time. and suffered ter
yfbly from shortness Of breath. I
had pains in the small OF my back
nearly all the time, and when
stopped over for anything l could
hardly straighten up again. sell
dom ever got a good nights rest.
and felt Just as tired and worn out
every morning as did when
went to bed at night In fact |
had tired. draggy feeling all the
41 ft1s "A
my energy had left me. I suffered
from constipation, too. and often
had raging headaches. and finally
kgot 10 where I would be complete
~ exhausted IL walked only a
fev blocks
IN tell the truth. was just
about disgusted with medicine, and
eyerything else for that matter,
sut had read so much about Tan
&c helping others that ! decided
o zee what 1t would do for me.
VeU. sfr, Tanlac gave me the sur
rise Of my life. for by the time ]
ad finished my first bottle OF this
aedicine I was feeling like a DIFF
erpnt man altogether. ] stuck To
aniac until had taken seven bot
"a. and now you won't find a
aIthier or stronger man any
here than am. II Is simply
u ,nderfuI the way I have gained
Az weight and strength. The truth
III the matter is Tanlac just knock
~ my troubles winding, and / am
such fine condition now that
do as much work In n day as
liver could. have good appe-
al, and eat just anything that is
81 before me, and as much az
xaSnt. and / never suffer the least
h,ty afterwards. The pains in my
taAk are thing of the past, and
10 are the headaches. and when
hit the bed at night I go to sleep
- arm dead to the world until
time TO get up In the morning.
don't have to take medicine OF any
Kind now, but II I ever do again,
Il will certainly be Taniac. am
tnyingphis bottle for my wife. as
she seems to be In a badly run
down condition. and l believe Tan
\ lac will straighten her up all
4 right"
Tanlac IN sold in Seattle by Bartell
Drug Stores under the personal di.
rection of special Tanlac represen.
tatiyss--Adyertsement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22

/ brew comedians. go TO n fashionable
resort for their nerves. Here they
meet couple OF flashy widows, who
are looking for husbands with lots
OF money and not long TO reside on
earth. In White and Blask they
think they have found the right
parties, but, as the plot dwindles
out, they discover their mistake.
Tho musical end OF the program is
particularly good this week. Whites
speciality. in which the chorus girls
take part, is repeatedly encored.
Laura Vail. the new prima donna,
created a very favorable impression
her song offering being Kentucky
| Dreams"
Bob Sandberg sings I'll BE True
to Them AL" and Pauline Arthur,
Babe Sears and Corey Hunt have
lively offerings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22

WILKES

w LINES
III only his energies could be a.
verified in the right direction"
IL has often been said. And often
the diverting has been attempted
School teachers are sometimes sue
cessfui In diverting the energies Of
kids. but II is only once In an age
that a wife makes q real man out
OF the chump.
Nevertheless. Emily Regain does IL.
Michael X. Regan Is her bit OF
clay. She molds him out of a po-
uticai ward hceler into n righteous
fighting man OF might In the big
city.
Emily is played by charming Jane
Morgan, leading woman OF the
Wilkes Players Alexis Luce is
Regain. Tho play is called The
Boss" II is played in a manner that
reflects credit upon the. entire com.
pany.
Regan, The Boss" was a power
In the Fourth ward lie knew poll
tics--lowdown poiitics-better than
any other man in the metropolis, and
he played IT vehementiy to the al.
most utter ruin Of his business. Then
Emily came.
There were tenements to be clean.
cd UP. Emily desired IL There was
one man In the town who had the
fighting caiiber to do II. That was
Regain. And, with gentle influence.
she turned his thoughts from cruder
things and spurrcd him on to make
a good fight for a good cause. and
won.
Mike Regnn's battle Is one that
shakes the city. to It's very roots. You
get good clutch on the arms OF
your chair and hold your breath
that's the kind OF a show IL In.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
MUSICAL SHOW AT MET

My Honolulu Girl" alleged mu.
steal show. opened at the Metropoli.
tan Sunday night. to remain a week.
There will be matinees Wednesday
and Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
ORPIIEUM

Lew White. comedian. who has
been absent from the Midsummer
Folly Musical Comedy company at
Lcvy's for a month made his reap.
pearance Sunday afternoon in "The
Jolly Widowa." White received a
big reception upon his first entrance.
and his oanedy work thruout the
show vera ever with a bang.
White Gid Billy Black. both lie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-22
PALACE HIP

The seasons funniest william. other
wise plainclothes man. or detec'
tive. who has some scores TO settle
In an unscrupulous way. Ia provid
ing great amusement at the Palace
Hip, in comedy dramatic playlet
called THE Frameup." presented by
Dena Cooper and company. as the
headlined attraction.
Lee Barth, dialect comedian. tells
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-23
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
SUNDAY SCHOOL FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHuRcH

The Sunday School of the First
Presbyterian church will hold their
Christmas entertainment in the Sum
day School rooms this evening at I
o'clock.
The following attractively arranged
program will be given:
Christmas Carol-By all the Sunday
School.
Advent Wreath-Young Ladies class
assisted by four junior girls.
Keeping Christina s-Primary chill
dren.
Northumberland Pasco, Jr
Song-gThe Angels Sang One Starry
Night''-Primary Children.
Recitation-"Oh. Little Town OF
Bethlehem"-Lois Mcclellan.
'Luther's Cradle SONG u n 1 o r
girls.
Who Is It2"-Beginner's class.
Carol God Rest Ye Merry Gentle
men'-Young Mems class
What Will We Do 2.-yirginia<M Ma
jette. Annie Eta Campbell, Janette
Benton.
solo-"Holy Night"-Mr. Leslie
Recitation-''In His Name'-Noel
Mellen.
Christmas offering-By classes for
ministerial relief.
fruit and candy will be given to the
members of the Sunday School from
the large Christmas tree.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-23

New York, Dec. 22.-Long beads of
gold and jet are the only ornaments on
this gorgeous evening coat. Nothing
more is needed, when one considers
the material and design.
The embroidery of beads is pla ced
upon cloth Of gold, which forms the
body of the wrap. Emphasizing It,
and marking the wrap as Individual. is
the width of flame-colored velvet
which Grapes in heavy folds from one
shoulder down the length of the wrap
to the other side, forms a deep col
lar, and, finally, borders the entire
wrap at the edge of the cloth of gold.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-23

New Orleans, Dec. 22-The most
,etive months were to points
bipher around the first call in cotton
t,dav. but Immediately after the mar
let sagged under liquidation from the
ling side and at the end of the first
sour of business the list was 10 to &c
ooints up from the close of Saturday.
,bout $500 bales were rendered
qgaInst December contracts, but the
notices were stopped about as soon as
started, not being allowed to circulate.
The issuance of notices did not appear
10 be a depressing influence.
The large exports for the day in
creased the demand for contracts and
late in the morning the trading
months were to % points higher
than the final prices Of last week. Ex-
port shipments reported up to the
noon hour amounted to about $4,000
bales. which compared with total
shipments from all ports this day last
YEAR If 23,125.
The market turned quiet, taking on
holiday feeling, but the undertone
remained steady on the large export
shipments which during the day We're
81 bales. At 1 o'clock prices We're
at net advances of l to points.
New York, Dec. ga few Deem
Der notices were issued in the cotton
market early today but were reported
almost Immediately stopped and the
opening feature was the covering of a
few December shorts who sent the
price to 1875 or 45 points higher.
other months opened unchanged to
is points lower and after some irregu-
larity. sold % to 33 points below Sat
urdays closing. December eased off
to 1850 after the call or about 20
points from the best while January
sold at 1886 and May at 32.47. Cen
eral business was quiet and attributed
largely to further evening up for over
the holidays Cabels We're lower than
due but selling was held in check by
the firm ruling of the stock market.
Liverpool, Dec. 22.-Cotton spot
quiet; prices steady.
Good middiIng ZS.fl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-23
A Typewriter for Christmas
The Corona does the work
Reynalds Music House
RLl1E RIRRoN TALK.

Do you specify Blue Ribbon Nanil-
la and Lemon and get the best or do
you just as for vanilla or leman and
use any kind they send? Ask for
Blue Ribbon Vanilla-"Best and takes
less