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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS
Friendly Enemies

Coming to the New Lyric this week,
Friday. Saturday and Sunday nights,
with a matinee Saturday and Easter
Sunday, IL one OF the most-talked-of
plays of the century, "Friendly Enc
miles," which has been playing to
packed houses at Woods theater, Chi
cago, for the past five months and
duplicated Its success at the Hudson
theater, New York. Here is a play
that is really American, hat deals for
the first time with a purely American
problem, that arouses the best and
highest emotion, that is first Of all
entertaining and decidedly amusing and
that Is big aud clean In every way.
A, II, Woods Ia sending to this city
n cast of unusual distinction contain
nent players and the local presenta-
ton will, without doubt, be the event
Of the season, az It's fame has already
preceded II to this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
NEED Of SCHOOL
BONDS URGENT

The urgent need Of new county school
buildings and Of additions to several
schools, has been recognized by the
patrons of the county schools for more
than two years.
The question Of issuing S3oO. 900 Of
county school building bonds will be
presented to the county court at its
final session for the present term next
Monday.
The enabling act has been passed
by the legislature and the bill has been
signed by Gov. Roberts. 1t was passed
through the personal efforts Of Miss
Charl o, Williams, who spent SOME
time In Nashville and who had, of
course, the cordial support Of members
of the Shelby delegation and the back
ing Of the county board of education.
Members Of the county board hope
that the county court will act favorably
ton that some Of the magistrates
think that the county school system
should not spend any more money OF
new buildings. Delegations Of citizens
from many communities In the county
will attend Mondays session Of the
court, TO back up by their personal
efforts, the arguments to be made for
the bond issue.
Shelby county's school system has
made II national reputation for eff
cheney during the past six or eight
years. In that time, however, but two
bond issues have been made. The
entire bonded Indebtedness Of the coun-
" for school purposes is now only
$4O0, 900, A number OF fine schools were
built out of the current receipts of the
schools some years ago, but the increas-
ing scholastic population, requiring the
employment OF more teachers, and the
higher cost of maintenance and OF the
teaching force, have made 1t impossible
for the past five years to use any por-
Ion OF the school fund, except for most
necessary repairs, on the buildings.
Miss Williams has recommended that
q new school building be erected at
New South Memphis and a new build
Ing is needed at Frazer, Additions
must be provided at a dozen school.
The colored school buildings have for
years been a disgrace to the county,
Most of them arc mere frame shells,
some old churches, and there are "a
Of them, all needing extensive repairs
or to be torn down and replaced by
better structures. Miss Williams thinks
that at least $4,000 should be appro.
priated to the needs of the negro school
buildings.
The school houses which have beer
built within the past six years are
modern In every way; well lighted
well arranged and are a credit to the
county, In every community where new
buildings have replaced the old shacks
that community Has shown n wonder.
full growth in community life, and ir
the spirit Of progress.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
RAISING

Cooperative or collective shipments of hogs are being made
$n- Tennessee and Mississippi counties, and these animals are
*nging top prices in all the markets, This is encouraging
4 a proof that our people arc learning for themselves the
pitts in the hog industry,
One bad feature about it is that these hogs pass through
&inphis in order to reach their destination, when they should
unloaded here and converted into the finished product ready
consumption. 1t is economic waste to ship these animals
away to, have them butchcred and the meat returned here
4 the cost of double freight rates, refrigeration and handling
Al number OF e~nterprising gentlemen are doing what they
II 10 remedy this by providing a packing plant, and these
puld be given every encouragement and assistance.
In the last analysis the hog raisers pay the freight. and the
later the economy in preparing the meat for consumption
more will the hog raisers receive for their product. and the
bye money will be kept in the channels of trade in this section.
A packing house in Memphis, where the concentrating and
#trbuting facilities are SO adequate, will be a benefit to every
~ raiser throughout this section. There is idle capital enough
itrould be assembled, and in all human probability the invest
mt will be safe and profitable. The work should be FASTENED
much as possible, so that our people may begin at an early
II to reap the advantage, .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
RAISE In LUMBER
RATES DELAYED

A S0-day extension Of time In which
to prepare data and file exhibits was
granted on Tuesday 10 the Southern
Hardwood Traffic association by the
st. Louis western district freight traf-
fic committee in the case of the pro-
posed increase of lumber rates from
points in Arkansas to Chicago and
other important consuming centers. The
extension Of time was made upon the
protest Of C. A. New, rate adjustment
expert Of the traffic association, who
appeared before the committee in st.
Louis Tuesday. Mr.. New returned to
Memphis Wednesday morning, very
much gratified that the railroad ad-
ministration committee had been will
ing to concede that the lumber ship
pers affected had not been given suf-
ficient time to resist the proposed in
crease.
The lumbermen were only apprised Of
the intention to consider the increase
last Friday, and Mr.. New had but one
day to prepare data before going be-
fore the committee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
Orphenm.

The general store that dispenses gos-
sip AS well az merchandise and Is to
be found In every rural community,
has been used as a locale for "Rube-
Vile" at the Orpheum this week, Here
they have brought together around the
old wood stove all or the characters
commonly known as "sodbusters," and
enliven the proceedings by introducing
the, advance agent OF M itinerant wagon
show. The chair warmers comprise n
silver clarinet band which Is the pride
and joy of every farming community,
and also a male quartet, which no
husking bee or quilting party would
be complete without. "Rubeville" Is a
conglomeration Of rurnlitles that Is going
to contribute materially to the jollifi e
cation OF all urbanites. In engaging
his cast the producer has selected Har-
ry b. Watson and James Carney for
the stellar roles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
COUNTY NAMES
VICTORY LOAN DRIVERS

CONVICTION. Tenn, April 16. (Spl.G
The organization for Upton county
in the coming Victory loan has been
named as follows:
]. II. Fhppin, county chairman; Peter
Fyfe, vice- chairman; j. w. Darby,
director of speakers; l.. II. Lowen-
haupt, director Of sales; w. F, Brir .
gle, director Of publicity; f. r. Fish.
err, director of transportation; DIR. L..
J., Lindsey. director of work of ply
s~icians; Lieut.. w. c, Upton, director
of soldiers work; b, S. Jameson, di-
rector of banks; Eugene Younger, d.
rector of schools; u. w. Marks, di-
rector OF negro work,
In addition to these officers, execu-
tive committees have been appointed
for each OF the Is districts Of the
county. The quota of Upton county
In this drive is SS46 100.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
TWO HEREFORD SALES,

Herds OF five Mississippi and Ten
nessee breeders will be drawn upon for
the sale of thoroughbred Hereford
breeding stock at the Tri-State fair
grounds in Memphis Friday at noon.
The sale will be managed by P. H,
Anderson, of Holly Springs, Miss, and
he will offer Is individuals, 16 bulls and
20 cows. The following are the five con-
signors: Axsonia stock farm, Caple-
Vile, Tenn; w. P. wilkins, Holcomb,
Miss: Polk Mcdonald, Obion, Tenn.
M, A. Burford, Independence, Miss,
and P. H, Anderson, Holly Springs,
Miss.
The Enochs farms on the Saturday
Immediately after will auction off so
head OF Herefordy, .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
TeR165BeSgad THE NEWS SCIMITAR TxPn6sRes1zd
The Public Be SerUed
RED CROSS HEADS
WORK OUT PLANS
Shelby and Fayette Home Ser
vice Workers Gather
Thursday at Chisca

Three sessions viii be held Thursday
at the Hotel Chisca by representatives
OF the home service section from Shelby
n Fayette counties and conducted by
prominent. officials from the Southern
division OF the American Red Cross at
Atlanta. Those attending from the d.
vision are Joseph c. Logan, director
OF civilian relief of the division; DR..
Alexander Johnson, social worker OF
national prominence and director OF
supervision; Miss Mary Ann Abel, di-
rector Of after-care department; Boyce
Edens, director of information service,
and c. E. Lovett, Tennessee state
supervisor Of home service.
These are now attending the Tennes-
see conference of charities and correc-
tons, being held in Nashville. Victor
S. Woodward, executive secretary Of
the local home service office, is also
In Nashville and will return in tims
for the conference.
John B. Edgar, vice-chairman Of the
Memphis Red Cross, and member OF
the canteen relief committee, viii pre-
side over the sessions, all Of which wilt
be at the Hotel Chisca, as will the
luncheon and dinner on Thursday.
All home service committee members
in Shelby and Fayette counties are in
vited tC attend the conference, and the
public who are interested in the great
work Of reconstruction that lies before
the department VI llb Dtu NTOSE IN
the after-the-war program for the pro-
motion Of the welfare and rehabilitation
of the returning soldier and sailor, and
their families.
The program follows:
1890 a. m.-Address by Miss Mary
Ann Abel, director Of after-care de-
partment. ".
1900 a. m.-Address-"Peace Pro.
gram for the Home Service" by Joseph
c. Logan, director civilian relief, At.
lanta, Ga.
100 o'clock-Luncheon for delegates
and visitors.
2:3O p. -A1dress~Interpr
of Home Service Hand Book; Wal Risk
Insurance, Allotments and Allowances"
by Boyce Edens, director of informa-
ton service, Atlanta, Ga.
400 p. m.-Round table lead by 9. n
Lovett, state supervisor Of home SER
vice.
ZOO p, m.-Dinner to visitors and
delegates with impromptu remarks and
musical program.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
Loew's Lyceum.

change artist, will headline the new
bill beginning Thursday at Loew's Ly-
ceum, who changes his clothes faster
than n woman changes her mind. Ber-
nardi has reduced the time In which
O complete change can he accomplished
to a minimum, and he never exceeds
three seconds in making the greatest
change, In this space Of time he dis
cards "A woman's clothing, including hat,
cloak, dress, wig, boots, gloves and puts
on n mans attire, consisting OF boots,
wig, trousers, waistcoat and coat and
hat Between his exit as a woman OF
fashion, and his appearance as a man,
he runs 20 to 80 feet and passes through
the hands, Of n numpor OF assistants,
A bin comprising four other high-class
acts, and Fred Stone In johnny Get
Your Gun win be presented,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
NEW LUMBER CONCERN.

The Kellogg Lumber company has
been organized and Incorporated by a
group OF Memphis hardwood lumber
manufacturers with a capital stock OF
$500, 900. w. L. Crenshaw, OF the Creli-
shaw-Gary lumber company, is presi-
dent OF the new concern; w. NJ.
Pritchard, vlce-president, and c. NJ.
Kellogg, secretary and treasurer. The
company has purchased a large mill at
Richey, Miss, with a manufacturing
capacity of from So, 900 to 40, 700 feet
Of lumber a day, Seventeen million
feet of standing hardwood timber ad-
jacent to the mill has been bought from
Mr.. Crenshaw.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
Is HELD .....
TO HIGHER COURT

Arraigned in the police court late
Tuesday Afternoon on two counts charg-
years old, SIS Trigg avenue, manager
for Mr.. Bowers store No. 2S, was held
for the state by Judge Fitzhugh. While
driving his automobile on Rayburn
boulevard near Butler street Monday
night Mr.. Hughes ran down Mary
Spiles, Rayhurn boulevard, and Elva
Lynum, Calhoun avenue little negro
girls. Both died a few hours later in
the General hospital.
Mr.. Hughes told the court that the
girls apparently were playing on the
side walk and darted into the roadway
directly in front Of his car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
MISSISSIPPI HOGS TOP
MARKET IN ST. LOUIS

Southern Durocs assumed a supreme
position on the st. Louis hog market
Tuesday when barrows from Pine Crest
stock farm, Charleston, Miss, brought
This record was made in competition
with s 5000 porkers. The Pine Crest
hogs brought an average per head of
SOS, the load averaging ESQ pounds.
The top hogs were from the pure
bred herd at Pine Crest, which is
headed by Scissors, a boar for which
Tom James, owner, has refused SIS, 900.
They were not fancy enough for Mr..
James standard Of breeding stock and
hence were sold for meat.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
MISSISSIPPI SOLDIER
DIES IN RHINE LAND

WATER VALLEY, Miss, April 16.
(SpL)-Mr. and Mrs, J. w. Higgin-
botham, OF this city, have received word
of the death in the neal Rhine coun-
try, In France, of their son, Corporal
j, r, H~igginbotham, which resulted
from injuries incidental to army life.
Corporal Higginhotham was with the
Third division of the army of occupa-
ton and had been on the Rhine since
the signing of the. armistice. He was
among the first Mississippi boys to VOL
unteer when war was declared and
Joined the Lamar rifles. From Camp
Beauregard he was sent abroad. where
he TOOK part ~ me heavy lighting
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
WADE BURIED,

The esteem and respect In which the
late John, Wade, head of the firm OF
John Wade & Sons, who died Sunday
evening OF apoplexy, was held were
evidenced Tuesday at the funeral SER
vices which were held from the home,
1913 Madison avenu Hundreds of
friends and business acquaintances at
tended the services. Mass was said at
St. Peters church, of which Mr.. Wade
was q devout member. Interment was
made In Calvary Cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
DYER COUNTY FENCES TO
BE RESET FOR ROADS

NEWBERN, Tenn. April 16. (Spl. }
Every farmer who resides in the Ninth
civil district in the eastern part of the
county, has been requested by the
commissioner, Robert r. Towns, OF
Churchtown, to remove fences that are
out in the road to their proper places,
as preparations are under way in that
section to construct better roads than
have ever been known in the history
Of the county.
Special grading will be done with a
large engine throughout the district in
grading the roads so that a hard sur
faced route can be built to the local
highway that leads through the county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
FIRM CELEBRATES.

The occasion of the fiftieth anniver-
sary Of the firm Of H. l.. Guion COM
pany, real estate dealers, Is being OBJ
served with appropriate attentions. In
1869 the firm was established and has
become a fixture among the real estate
concerns Of Memphis. Under the lead
ership of Il. B. LeMaster, the company
has expanded greatly since he took
charge In 1899. Mr.. LeMaster has been
identified with the H. l.. Guion compa-
ny since 1877. The firm is one of the
most reliable in the South.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
JEWELERS. INCORPORATE,

kanton-Lyon a. Co, has completed
its incorporation proceedings and or
ganization, with an authorized capital
stock OF $50, 900. The company has
leased quarters at SO TO IS South Sec
ond street. The following are the OFF,
GERS elected; II. ID, KantrovitE, presi-
dent: Morris Weinsteln, vice-president;
Louis Lyon, secretary and treasurer,
A largo portion OF the stock is held by
jewelry merchants in Mississippi,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
Just a Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John g. oulnIus. the
Sunshine Man.

The mountain peaks of such a life as
| fain would live call to me, yet they
seem too steep and high for me to
reach. But Thou knowest, o Lord, and
Thou hast an infinite compassion TO.
my weakness. Fulfill in me the good
pleasure Of Thy will, and realize the
Ideals Thou hast taught me to cherish.
F. B. Meyer.
He will fulfill the desire of them that
fear Him; He also will hear their cry,
and will save them.-Psa. cxl, 10.
o sinners, hear His gracious call.
His mercy's door stands open wide:
He has enough to fill you all,
And none who come shall be denied.
o my God, ! trust in Thee; let me not
be ashamed, let not mine enemies tri-
umph over me.-Psa. ky, 2.
-
1t Is not a matter Of endowment, but
what YOU do with 1t makes the differ
ence: The man who is simply sitting on
his job, feeling secure because it Is a
Going Down." Remember today;
Thou hast been faithful In a few
things. l will make you ruler over
many. &C. w, Brice.
DAYTON. Ohio.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
JACKSON BOYS HOME.

, JACKSON, Tenn, April 16, (Spll--
Seventeen Madison county boys, mem
bers OF Battery Il, l15th field artillery,
S0th division, veterans of st. Mlhiel and
Argonne, rolled into Jackson yesterday
at noon from Chattanooga, where they
had been mustered out, A large crowd
met them at the station.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
JOHN PRITHcARD BURIED.

Funeral services for the late John
Pritchard. veteran ,lumberman and
were held from the home, 279 East
street, wednesday morning. Interment
was in Elmwood cemetery. Pallbear-
ers were Walter Chandler, George
Bachelor, George Wathen, James
Clements, James Harrison, NJ. c. Ad-
ans, Bob Garside, W. II. Smythe, ]. w.
Ennis, Jack Griffith. C. E. Wilson and
w. l.. Wilson.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-16
OUTDOOR SPoRT1.

TAKING nc ROUNDABOUT WAN
HOME 10 pOcs NE NelGHeopl As
you VIEW 4oua WEhR4 WAN WIN
soAE STUFF coNceALGp(roe JULY y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-10
Daughters of 1912 Meet.

Mrs. $. A.. Wilkinson, regent of the
Old Hickory chapter, Daughters of 1912,
was hostess to the daughters at their
first meeting of the season on Thurs
day afternoon, the occasion proving
most enjoyable for all who were press
ent.
Miss Lillian Byrd, q member of the
chapter who made a record of which
they might we'll be proud, while serving
will the American Red Cross overseas,
made an interesting talk on some Of
her experiences and of the courage and
great things accomplished by the Amer
lean women during the war.
Mrs. Thomas Day, who has so ef-
ficiently served the chapter as vice.
regent, was made regent upon the res
ignation of Mrs. Wilkinson Thursday.
Mrs, II, P, Lake was made first vice.
regent In Mrs. Days place.
The chapter will take up as their
study for the year. the period between
the Revolutionary war and the war OF
FlSle, and u program which is both edu-
cational and interesting is being arr
ranged along these lines.
An informal reception concluded the
meeting and Mrs. Wilkinson was as
sisted in entertaining the guests by her
attractive daughter, Miss Mary Wilkin-
son, A delicious ice course was en-
ioyed by those present,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-10
Weddings
Abbott. Yeates.

A very pretty home wedding was
Eolemnized on Thursday afternoon, when
Mt. and Mrs. Richard Yeates gave IN
marriage their daughter, Ida Lorena. to
Mr.. William George Abbott, on Norfolk,
Va the ceremony having taken place
az their home on the Old Raleigh road,
the Rev. A. b. Curry. D. D., officiating.
Tile young bride was lovely In her
wedding robe OF white duchess satin,
which was fashioned in draped effect
with panniers Of antique lace, her veil
Of chiffon tnlle being caught In cap ef-
rect and held with a tiny wreath OF
orange blossoms, and falling in graceful
folds abpEt her. She carried 4 shower
bouquet OF Bride roses and valley lilies.
ann wore, as her only ornament, a
string OF beautiful pearls. which were
the gift Of the bridegroom.
Miss Clara Mae Y~'s, the attractive
sister of the bride, served as maid OF
honor, wearing a charming froCk OF pink
ehiffon-taffeta. Her flowers were a
shower Of pink Killarney roses,
Mr., Abbott was attended by MIR, Ches-
ter Fisher, who served ms best man.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held, and y delicious ice and salad
course was served, while the young
couple received the good wishes Of their
many friends.
shortly after the reception Mr.. and
Mrs, Abbott left for an Eastern bridal
trip, the bride wearing a handsome
travelling suit OF brown tinsel tone. and
accessories In harmony.
They will make their home in Norfolk,
Va, after Nov. /
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-10
CLUBDOM
KINGS DAUGHTERS ARE

KINGS DAUGHTERS ARE
DOING NOBLE WORK
by their deeds shall you know
them"
l wish that l might print in full the
reports that were read at the annual
meeting OF the City Union, Kings
daughters, Friday afternoon, which
gave 2 complete record of the work Of
the kings daughters circles In the city
for q period covering fe months-for
those reports. were more than merely
accurate accounts of the different cir
Giles Of women, who together form the
city union--ln after years they may be
lost, or destroyed, or the ink with
which they are registered in the book
OF minutes may fade; but In the hearts
OF the suffering Nand weak who had
been made strong through the loving
care Of the Kings daughters, there is
q record which can never be erased.
And not only do they mean life and
hope itself TO those whom the years
are the little ones, who have been
made old beyond their years through
suffering. and who have never known
tho joys Of care-free childhood, Through
the careful, untirlng OF splendid
surgeons. the Kings daughters and
hospital. we hope that the little ones
may someday, walk and laugh and
~play-and free and strong, take up
llfe's many burdens uuhnndloapped.
In limited space, | canno say all that
| long 10, about the splendid work OF
meant to Memphis. Let me only give
a brief account from the business
standpoint, Of the meeting held Thurs
DAY afternoon.
the officers who will lead the city
union through another. year OF great
deeds, adding ever TO Their. golden REG
ord, are, as the results of Thursday
election, the following well known
women; Mrs. II. S, Latham, OF the Il,
NJ, Richardson circle, leader; Mrs
James Griffith, OF r., A. Ramsey circle,
vice leader; Mrs. W, A. Mitchell, OF
John y. Cannon circle, recording sec
rotary; Miss Bolle Wade, correspond.
Ing secretary; Mrs. j. II. Lumpkin, OF
Marion circle, treasurer.
Two tag days. for the benefit OF the
Home for lncurahlcs, have been held
by the King daughters, since their
last convention, resulting In the collec-
ton of $50, 900 for the home, Tag day
which was held this year was the most
successful In many years, and some
thing over Sil 900 was collected,
The various circles of Kings daugh
ters have also contributed generously
10 Red Cross, and other patriotic funds,
having given donations to the Belgian
relief, Salvation army, Armenian re-
lief, and others,
They have given aid to the Sunshine
Home for Aged Men, the Mary Gallo.
way Home for Aged Women, the Grip
Piled Children's hospital. and have
helped to make garments for the chill
dren In the local orphanagcs Their
work is not by any means confined &c
one or two activities, they may be
found always where they are needed
no matter what the cause may be, nor
how HARD the work.
In His Name" they carry health,
hope. and chances Tor n life 0f useful
ness and happincss~-a noble organise
ton OF gr~eat-hearted. lmselfish women
truly kings daughters"--every one
Of them.