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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
ROBERTS

Gov. Rye made an exhibition Of bad taste in consuming so
much Of his address TO the legislature in taking issue with
Gov-elect Roberts program Of retrenchment. 4 recital Of the
things accomplished by his administration was not out OF place,
but he might very we'll have omitted the inference that what he
has failed to do is beyond the power Of his successor.
An appropriate time ior the governor 70 have answered crit
csm Of his administration was when three candidates for the
Democratic nomination for governor were going over the state
deploTng the absence Of a business administration, and asking
for the support Of the people on the ground that they were quail
fled to administer its affairs judiciously.
As early as Oct 7, alter receiving the Democratic nomina-
ton, Judge Roberts opened his campaign at Cookevile and
recited many extrayagances that he pledged himself to remedy
In that speech he said:
II Is within the common knowtsdgs Of our citizens that for the past sew
eml years tie expenses Il state government have exceeded the entire revenue to
rsp0z to Re ts2g 81 d. The deficit for 1913 IL estimated at 800 900. since 1908
receipts have lnsrsassd 50 per cent and disbursements 70 per cent a note. for
Ns98GA s sn unpaid for the deficit occurring in Ist.lS To permit this OF
diucn Of affairs to remain unchanged Is 10 inyits ar urlmias loss Of credit and
resultant disgrace to TIE state as well IA 10 pile u p a hug debt tina, mug some
time be PAID, In fact, the time Is already here when tho states homo. is in
tiers Of a million dollars annually and retain our good name among the sister.
hood Of EAtsN I stand committed to a correction Of this depbrahe state Of
Affairs. and expect TO aid In the performance Of this difficult task II am given
loyal support BY the legislature to be elected in November next.
If this statement, gathered by Judge Roberts from Gov,
Ryes officials, was incorrect, it should have been refuted at the
time. Judge Roberts is also committed to many reforms which
he indicated in his address. Gov. Rye, we are quite certain,
conducted the office OF governor to the best OF his ability, but
consideration for the memory OF his administration should not
cause anyone who has the welfare Of the state at heart to
deny the need for further reforms. 1t is gratifying to observe
that Judge Roberts feels no obligation for discrimination.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09

| wa walking up the street with a
a who Is a born pesslmist. He
couldn't see a ray Of sunshine any
where, and his dark predictions con-
corning the future would have made
your blood run cold.
But you must admit" | argued,
that everywhere there are signs Of
a marked impulse toward Joy and
beauty"
lie Immediately pointed out three
women, who had Just passed us in
succession. They we're shutting along
In the painfully narrow skirts Of the
moment. and they would have looked
stout even In flowing garments
Are those evidences Of it?' he
asked,
Il wasn't referring TO the personal
and particular" | said, hastily, no
was | talking about a trained appre-
citation OF art. but that Instructive feel
ing for beauty which was expressed by
the old Eastern philosopher who said
that II he had two loaves Of bread he
would sell one and buy white hya-
cintha."
"Its always men who say beautiful
things he remarked,
Hut women feel them" | replied,
who compose the greater part OF the
hbAAANAtiNN At ~ atlN INV 80
IT'S Just because they have more
spare time on their hands" he said.
Most Of them 81 Just to fill In their
Idle, unoccupied hours"
"F1ddlestiCks!" | answered. TITS al
ways begging the question to state
dogmatlcaIly that the motives Of peo-
pie are thus and So
"But men" he insisted, have always
been the great creators OF art. litera-
ture and music"
II won't stop to discuss that | re-
Joined "ill just he dogmatic like you
and state that woTnen are the great
appreciators Of beauty, Who ever saw
a woman that wasn't fusslng ever
some kind Of a plant. even II II was
only n splndling geranium In an old
tomato can? The florists would go out
Of business " Il wasn't for women.
who ever heard OF a mar buying flow
ers to send to another man, unless the
other man mas dead? They buy flow
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09

JANUARY 9. 1909.
10 Years Ago Today In Memphis.

JANUARY 3, 1909.
The selection OF f. NJ. Crump, of
Memphis, to serve on the committee
Of experts TO establish nine uniform
grades OF cotton IN accordance with
congressional provision, is a recognition
Of Memphis as one Of the leading cot
ton c%enters, as well as a nice tribute
10 Mr.. Crump.
The remarkably low general death
rate of l24l persons TO every thousand
of population, the best in the history,
was the proud record for the city OF
Memphis for 1905, according to the an
nual death report compiled by DR.. J.
l.. Andrews, president Of the board OF
health.
The backbone OF the cold wave, which
has been causing discomfort to Mem
phians for the past few days, accord
ing to the weather man, is broken. The
thermometer at the weather bureau reg
istcred AZ degrees at Z o'clock.
According to persistent rumors, cur
rent in railroad circles, the Louisville
& Nashville Railroad company is ne
gotiating for the purchase of the At
lanta, Birmingham a. Atlantic railroad,
which will be offered for sale in At
lanta, Ga, o
James Nathan, cashier Of the Man
haitian Savings Bank & Trust com
pany. has been appointed treasurer for
the coming reunion of United Confed-
crate Veterans, TO be held at Memphis
June l, . and ;,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
DOING HIS BEST.

There were visitors at the door, and
as mother was not just ready to make
her appearance. Tommy was told TO
let them in and show them into the
drawing room.
ed for mother to finish doing up her
back hair. the small boy sat very still
and embarrassed.
Presently, seeing the visitors taking
steaIthy giances abound the cosy little
room, he remarked politely; Well,
what do you think Of our furniture?"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
Mrs. Wilson WOOdroW'S Article
~ MRS. WILSON WOODROW,
The world famous writer on vital subjects.

ers for women, because women love
them and won't be, without them.
III "a woman was cast on a desert
Island, as soon as she had butt her
hut Of bamboo and thatched it with
palm leaves she would begin to con-
slider how she could get the maximum
mount OF decorative effect from sea-
shells and C%oconuts.
Look at the rooms lived In by WON
en-. They are always decorated In one
way OF another. The effect may not
be pleasing TO all eyes, because good
taste Is rare But whether fer god
or whether for Ill, they express the
impulse toward beauty Of the feminine
personalities who live in them.
There Is an ~unappcased hunger In
women for beautiful things. They want
them for themselves, for their homes.
for their children, And this longing
for color and Joy In our lives becomes
more and more apparent. Consider for
instance the outdoor pageants which
are a growth Of recent years and which
commemorate the lOcs, history OF a
state, "A city or a town. Then there
are the stu more recent block parties,
whore q street Is Eaily decorated, the
traffic is diverted from II in the eve
ming, bands are provided, and every
one dances.
These express the growing demand
for a carnival season. And there Is a
constantly increasing desire Tor more
music in our lives. II was augmented
by the canned music, which few OF
us would now be without in our homes.
Community singing. which grows
more general, Is another indication OF
our growing appreciation Of music and
Of its importance In our lives.
IAN OF these straws show the course
Of the wind, and the wind, in this
case, IL n national impulse toward JOY
and beauty; for he who sings and
dances and delights in color is never
a Crouch or "A kill JOY.
Another Of the signs Of the times
Ia that the health OF the population
win be safcguarded as never before,
and the health and welfare Of children
Will be Of first Importance, We have
sten the marvellous results OF physical
training In our drafted boys. II Is to
be hoped that this training in some
form or another will continue to be a
part Of our educational system and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
CONSIDERATION

During the time Of actual hostilides this newspaper received
mo suggestion of complaint from any soldier in the army, either
at home or abroad. The men were willing to make any sacri-
flee of time, business or family ties in order to finish the job
they were called on to perform.
With the signing OF the armistice and the removal of the
possibility OF the resumption OF war, the men felt, for the most
part, that their retention in the camps in the United States was
"a hardship, with no corresponding advantage to the country.
The men claim that their applications for discharge do not
get beyond subordinate officers, and that all requests are per-
%einptorly refused without the courtesy Of explanation, 1t is
doubtful if any explanation could be given.
The News Scimitar has received a protest from the men at
Park field, in which they set forth some good reasons why their
applications should have attention. 1t is to be hoped that the
men will be mustered out as rapidly as possible, and that they
he given an opportunity to return to their civilian occupations
with the least possible delay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
THE M HAND.


To The News scimitar;
| have noticed that the old fashioned
h~andshake is about to be condemned
as insanitary and that the modern ''sa-
lutte is to take its place. May ! be
allowed to raise my protest against this
change?
1T takes so little to make US glad
Just a cheerful clasp Of a friendly hand,
Just a word from n who a UNDER
stand,
And We finish the task we long had
planned,
And we lose the doubt Of fear we had
1t takes so little to make US glad"
When the soul is heavy, when trou-
hles weigh US down and We meet a
friend there are three things that would
help US to bear up under our burdens
which this friend a easily bestow: a
smile, a warm and cordial grasp Of the
hand, and words of comfort Who has
not felt the magic thrill Of the clasp
Of the hand? Often 1t speaks louder
than words and touches the heart as
nothing else can do. Let's keep the
old time handshaking a-going. Then,
too, let us consider how much the
young sutton would lose by being
denied the sweet, tiny clasp Of her
hand whose heart he is trying to win.
That little h~andshake and good night,
John; you must call again" has lin
gered with many a fellow until sunrise
the next day, and then some. Then,
aside from these reasons, We must not
forget the real Importance of the hand
to a human being. We are taught that
there are five enses by which the brain
may be reached-touch, sight, hearing,
smelling and tasting. Of these, that OF
touch is the most potent. The eye, the
ear and the nose stand open only to
force US to see, to hear, and TO smell.
Blu the hand may select that which II
may or may not touch. l ono knew
a lady, blind from early childhood, who
could actually tell the different colors
by the sense of touch so delicate had
this sense become. How often have
you seen the blind walk with his hand
outstretched as his guide? How often
have you seen the nimble fingers talk
to the deaf and dumb? What lasting
words nave been penned by the hand?
What great battles have been fought
and won by the hand? It is the steady
hand OF the engineer that holds the
throttle Of his engine. 1t is the strong
hand that yields the sword, 1t is the
skilled hand that coaxes music from the
instrument and it is the trained hand
that paints the Madonna
What has the hand not done and
what can 1t not do?
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do,
do it with thy might"
W. A. BELK,
Holly Springs, Miss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
OUTDOOR SPoRTS-

REIJG TO HGlp OUT CNG
RvNAL GAc10N Of me-
JMAL TOWN FIRE DEPT
IyT AeNgt me GLEG ON roS
CHEF WAltA ,T+ele MAN. LoT
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
The Public Be SerUed
OF65PaT7
n Rou KNoQhon:
TO PARIS.

TO PARIS.
The good old ship G. Washington,
She sailed across the sea.
Her pFide 1t wa majestic and
A naughty ship was she.
Upon her deck a president
This stately vessel bore.
No transatlantic vehicle
Fer carried one before.
II W a a goody company
She hurried on to France;
Officials and their sisters
And their cousins and their aunts.
And judging by the news report
So fresh now in the mind,
The lighthouse keeper was the
Only ne she left behind.
II all the people got aboard
Who said that they would go,
And thereby got their names in print,
From Maine to Idaho,
That good old ship G. Washington
Is eighty.one miles long,
And wider than ten NOah's arks
And seven times a strong.
We bid thee halt,
Thou prohteers,
For what is this we learn?
A scarcity in salt
The only thing
That most of US can earn.
81 didn't bring back any souvenirs said the Yank, as he staggered
into the ~" hut in France, ~ was just too aIin to grab any and I
fingered that I would be enough Of a souvenir for my folks myself"
And the boy was right.
An iron cross marks the spot where the fatal shot was fired.
Now that the war is vel and metal is not in such demand, it
would be just u luck to have them begin putting 1877 pins in every
new shirt again.
This store will be occupied next week as a shoemaker-Sign in
window on Foster avenue.
They say exEmperor Charles of Austria has no food or clothes
He evidently forgot to lay something aside for an unrdgny day.
Sleep makes n beautiful,
Says an expert.
1t smoothes out the skin till it's flat.
But many a wrinkle
Had old Rip Van Wrinkle,
And he was some sleeper, at that.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09

FaLolette defending the Bosheviki is in his element. He
and Victor Berger should be drummed out of congress.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09

A least it may be said OF Senator Lodges speeches-they are
800 I ndGscaI -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09

that girls will be generally included
In 1t, and thus share its advantages"
Whether the pessimist believes 1t or
not, all the indications are that this
world is In process Of becoming a nicer
and ever nicer place to live in.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
1000 JoIN RED o

Over 1000 memberships in the Red
Cross were taken out during the Christ
mas roll call by members of the faculty
and staff Of the University of wiscon-
sin, The drive for membership among
students is now being conducted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09

Mayor Montcverde seems to be overwhelmed with the
Iplaudits of his former enemies, who didn't appreciate his quail
Ifications until he demonstrated how quickly he could desert his
friends. The welcome he is receiving from the exes indicates
that he has qualified for admission to that select circle at the
end Of his term.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09

Gov. Roberts does we'll in taking matters into his own
hands and directing legislation. 1t requires a strong man to
govern legislative bodies. Had not President Wilson told con-
Igress what to do and compelled its doing this country would
have been in a sad and a scandalous predicament at the present
time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-09
Just a Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Complied by John G. QulnIus, the
Sunshine Man,

l may not reach the heights l seek,
Ny untried strength may fail me;
Or half way up the mountain peak
Fierce tempests may assail me.
But though that place ! neVer gain,
Herein lies comfort for my palm
l will be worthy Of it.
l may not triumph in success,
Despite my earnest labor;
I may not grasp results that bless
The efforts Of m neighbor.
But though my goal l never see,
This thought shall always dwell with
l will be worthy OF it.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
~ will appear in the cloud upon the
mercy seat."-Lev, xvi. 2.
My soul, art thou trembling under
the cloud? Thou needst not be. Thou
hast gazed on the pure fountains Of
living water, or thou wouldst not muir
muir at the stagnant pools, 1t is thy
TRANSPORTATION that has made thy
cloud. The shadow that obscures thee
is thy God passing by. oh, mist clear
err than the sunshine. Oh, sweeter than
earthly joy-my Fathers face appears
in thee.-Matheson.
How true is the saying,
Proclaimed by the seer.
Each day is the best day
OF somebody's year"
The calendar sparkles
With days that have brought
Some prize that was hoped for,
Some good that was sought.
Some skies may seem gloomy,
Some moments be sad.
But everywhere. always,
Some soul must be glad!
Each day finds a hero,
Each day helps a saint,
Each day brings to someone
A Joy without faint.
Though II may not be my turn,
Or yours that is near
High deeds happen daily
While truths grow more clear.
Carrie Bjorklund.
Dayton, Ohio.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-21
ssBABY DOLL" TAKES
A DIP AND PAYS TEN
Negress Falls Over Board After An
Alleged Jag.

Louise McCullum, negress, better
known as "Baby Dolp' paid Judge
Morey ten dollars and costs yesterday
for a dip in the bay. Baby Dol"
was accused of drinking enough Of tie
bone dry Florida Water" to make her
deliriously happy.
Baby Dolr' with several aen form
ed a pleasure party cruising around
~. the bay in a small .yasoIine launch.
To add life to the party :h-y lad
provided themselves with plenty of
Spirits. Baby Doll'' overbubbling
with happiness accidentally fell into
the bay. Her companions who them
selves felt quite jolly thought it was
all in the game and played tag with
her and the boat for awhile. The
woman managed to grasp the sides of
the boat which was coming in shore
but just as she was about to crawl
in over the side she slipped back
ward and screaming, frantically strug-
the wharf were shouted to the men
in the boat, one of whom leaped over
board to her rescue. She was soon
revived and when tha boat landed
was met by a policeman who escorted
her to the city jail. The incident drew
the attention of a number of people
who had gathered on the wharf to
see the destroyers and other vessels
in harbor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-21
CAMPBELL-STAPLEToN
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. Sallie Scott Stapleton has an
nounced the marriage of her daughter.
Sallie Myrtle to Mr.. Alex Douglas
Campbell. Jr. on Thursday, October 16
at Greenwood, Fla.
The marriage of these two popular
young people is the elimination of a
pretty romance which began about
two years ago in Graceville. Mrs.
Campbell is the eldest of a lovely trio
of daughters and was one of Green
woods most talented and attractive
girls. Mr.. Campbell is the son of Mr..
A. ID. Campbell of Chipley- He is at
present cashier of the First National
Bank of Gracevilie. Mr.. Campbell re-
turned from France a few months ago
after a years service overseas. He
takes his bride to Graceville to make
their home. where the good wishes of
host of friends throughout West
Florida follow them for a long life OF
marital happiness.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-21
X. OF c. ENTERTAiNS WITH
DANCE FOR MEN OF
DESTROYER FORCE.

The war activities committed of the
Knights of Columbus will entertain
this evening with the third of series
OF dances given for the sailor boys
from the torpedo destroyer force an
chored in the harbor.
Dancing will be in the x. OF c. hall
and begins at O'Clock. Music win be
furnished by selected orchestra and
light refreshments will be served In
vitations issued by the X Of c. COM
snittee and the w. c. C. S. will be rec
ognized. All those holding such tick
cts are cordially invited guests.
Assisting the knights will be the
ladies' committee which has been so
untiring in it's efforts to provide for
the boys welfare during thier stay
here. Members of the committee are
Mrs. John Massey, Mrs. James A
White, Mrs. Vince J. Fauria, Mrs. H
r. Doggert, Mrs. f. L. Bowen, Misses
Milda Lucille Griffin. Eunice, Victoria
Montanari. and Mary Cusach.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-21
Women and Events
Phone SO, between 10 a. M and p. m
MY SHIPS.

II all the ships I have at sea
should come a-sailing home to me
An, well, the harbor could not hold
ca many ships as there would be,
y all my ships came home to me.
r, half my ships came back from sea
And brought their precious freight to
me,
Ali we'll I would have riches as great
As any king who sits in state,
So rich the treasures there would be
In half my ships now out at sea.
II Just one ship I have at sea,
should come Ia sailing home to me,
Al. WE'LL the storm clouds then might
frown;
For If the others all went down,
Still rich and proud and glad I'd be,
II that one ship came back to me.
II that one ship went down at sea,
And all the others came to me
Weighted down with gems and wealth
untold.
With honr. glory, riches and gold.
Still the poorest soul on earth I'd be
II that one ship came not to me
O. skies, be calm; o. winds, blow free
Blow all my ships safe home to me.
But II thou sendest some a-wreck,
To never more come sailing back
Send any-all-that skim the sea,
But bend my love ship home to me.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-21
IN EMORiAM.
"OUR MOTHER"

"OUR MOTHER"
This is just to remind us all,
OF one year ago today,
When our dear mothers last breath
left her
And she, from our midst passed
away.
1t was indeed a sad moment for us,
And perhaps for many another,
But. Oh! think of what you have lost,
When you have lost your dear
mother.
But, we all tried to bear up to it,
And this 1 think we have done,
But it is very grievous to us all,
To give our dear and only one.
She, from our midst has flown,
And with all the world and its gold
We cannot buy another,
Just like the one sweet dear,
That was our own dear mother.
ELIZABETH KLUMKER-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-21
BRIDGE PARTY FOR
MISS VERA GREEN.

Complimenting Miss Vera Green
whose marriage to Mr.. Louis Duncan
will be beautifully solemnized at the
First Baptist church tomorrow eve
ming Miss Edna Finch who will serve
as her maid of-hon was hostess yes
terday afternoon entertaining with
bridge party at the Country Club.
Fall flowers and foliage artistically
arranged in the card room formed a
pretty background for the party. Four
tables were in play and after the
games dainty ice course was served.
Top score was made by Mrs. J. E.
Davis Yonge who received a lovely
hand painted bon-bon dish. Two ex-
quisite Madeira handkerchiefs were
given Miss Harriet Carbine as a con-
ISOLATION. Miss Green received an ex-
quisite piece of lingerie of flesh col
loyed' crepe de- chine.
Included among the guests present
were: Miss Green, who was most at
tractive in a becoming gown of navy
blue satin combined with bisque COL
ored georgette. She wore large
brown velvet picture hat and corsage
of pink Killarney roses. Elizabeth
Fisher, Mrs. f. p. hutchinson, tEm
Turner Merritt) Mrs. Anderson Leon
ard, Miss Annie Chaplin McLane, Miss
Ruth McLane, Miss Mary Vic Boyle
Miss Harriet Carbine, Miss Gertrude
McLane. Miss Genieve Carter, Mrs. j
z. Davis Yonge, Miss Margaret Giles
Of Louisville, who will be one of the
out-of-town guests at the wedding,
Mrs Nathan B. Chase, Mrs Felo
Turner Mrs. Malcolm Yonge, Miss
Eleanor Mitchell, Mrs. Willie Leonard
Miss Alma Finch and Miss Edna
Finch.