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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02
HOROSCOPE
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919,
copyright. 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper syndieate)

paper Syndicate)
Uranus rules strongly for good this
day, according TO astrology. Neptune.
the sun and Mars are slightly adverse,
veering of public opinion on i'm
portant issues 10 indicated. While there
may be a disposition to criticize per-
sons Of prominence, the stars indicate
a better understanding OF motives and
purposes.
The rule Is favorable for certain con-
ditions connected with aviation and an
nouncements OF new inventions that
will contribute toward general use is
made,
Summer resorts are to come into
prominence this season because OF
novel entertainments for distinguished
visitors, It Is prophesied.
Splritism will be again widely dis
cussed owing to reported phenomena
recently observed. the seers declare,
and a new soothsayer will command at
tention.
Conditions during this sway are not
altogether fortunate for the navy and
naval affairs.
Fermentation of thought concerning
military matters is stili foreshadowed,
discomfort regarding imperative de-
mands for army service. Ia p~rognosti-
1890 bhN gill ~ tN&a ~ HIttlllctilk
q gradual access OF understanding
which will assure better feeling.
All who nave important business re-
lating 10 personal benefits, whether
they De positions or financial favors.
should delay initiative until a more
benign aspect.
Ancient lore believed this sway 10 be
q lucky n for the hiring OF men ser
wants or employees.
Finances will reach n critical point In
Russia this month. according to the in
depreciation of astrologers, who foresee
q period OF ever gretaer chaos than has
yet prevailed.
Persons whose b~irthdato II is have
the augury Of travel and change which
will bring success, Small annoyanccs
may be numerous In the year.
Children born on this day will prob
ably be steady. reliable and fond OF ad-
venture. These subjects OF Taurus are
usually successful.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02
CHAPTER NO. o..
Breakfast.

5TuEkIhbt.
Freddie was almost ready to leave
home In the morning and go down town
for the day. He had had his breakfast;
his queer sort OF breakfast, There had
been for him n half a grapefruit, warm
and dried because the Ice In the tiny
ice box had given out. The coffee had
been as good as sarah, the maid, could
make it-she liked "Mr, Fred"--but the
cream for II had not been delivered
and Freddie was In too much OF a
hurry to wait while Sarah went out
and bought some for him. Consequent
ly, he had had thin milk, not very
fresh. And his eggs had been over,
done, because Sarah had lost her head
and forgotten they were boiling, dur.
ing her tragic discovery concerning the
cream. However, the morning was
neither better nor worse than Freddie's
usual morning these days.
He had grown almost accustomed to
dressing by the electric light In the
small and Uttered bathroom, though
II v ceased to give him an uncanny
feeling Freddie was so used TO awaken
ing to fresh air and sunlight, But
EstreldA had complained that light in
the morning disturbed her. Then, she
told Freddie that his ''olumEing about
the bedroom while she vas stu asleep
made her nervous for the whole day.
IL had ended, OF course, In Freddie's
unUTtNF1UK III Nit HhltI uttt ~ hANiiN
and tiptoeing In there In the morning
TO his clothes. IN
He had demonstrated with his wife
a. best he could. He had suggested to
Estrelda that since she was not Ill, too
much sleep and no fresh air would
sooner or later tell on her health. In
business" that she sknew what was
best for her" Poor Eddie even, had
persuaded his mother TO try to reason
with Estrelda. And Mrs. Mason hero
ieaily had undertaken the task, II was
all OF no avail. Estrelda's ~la2iness was
constitutional and cultivated. II she
was ever TO get the upper hand OF u
she would have to have the folly OF her
way brought home to her very sharp.
", Meanwhile, she refused to arise, for
breakfast, before noon.
On this special morning, Estrelda had
not seemed to move ever an eyelash
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02
Ell q.

THAT THE kiss you got.
WOULD BE given to you.
BECAUSE YOU were the pal.
OF THE father Of her.
WHO GAVE YOU the kiss.
AND THE patting you got.
AND THE long hand clasps.
AND Jumps in the threats,
WERE ALL for the reason
YOU KNEW the dads.
OF MOST Of the girls.
AND JUST for the moment,
you s!oop for dad.
IF YOU'RE growing old.
AS I'VE said before.
AND THIS happened to you.
YOU'D BE very glad,
YOU WERE growing old,
AND THAT out In the West.
THERE WERE friends of yours.
WHO'D BE glad to know.
THAT BACK on the pier.
WHEN THE ship came in,
THERE.p BE someone there,
FROM THE old home town,
AND Youp also be glad,
THAT ON that night,
You COULD telegraph,
ACROSS THE land.
TO AN old home friend.
CHEER VI: old mar,
YOUR GIRLS come home,
AND SHE'S looking grand"
AND. ANYWAY.
If | had been younger.
THEY WOULDN'T nave kissed me.
AND HELD my hand.
RIGHT THERE on III. deck
I THANS 900
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02

If YOU'RE growing old.
AND ARE beginning to feel,
THAT THE younger fellows.
ARE CRowDING you out,
AND If It happens.
THAT SOME of the girls.
FROM YOU. old home town.
HAD GONE to France.
IN RED Cross sarb.
AND WERE coming back
AND you were lucky,
AND GOT a pass.
AND GOT to the pier,
AND ABOARD the ship,
JUST At the moment
THE o.NsSLANK swuns'
AND MADE your way.
THROUGH THE anxious crowd.
THAT swAsMnp the deck.
AND ALL OF a sudden.
YOU FOUND yourself,
COMPLETELY SURROUNDED,
BY GIRLS from home.
AND ONE Of them grabbed you.
AND KISSED you SO hard,
THAT IT almost hurt.
AND THE rest of the bunch,
ALL CROWDED around.
AND HELD your hand,
AND PATTED your back,
AND SOME of them cried.
IN THE wonderful Joy,
THAT .o!u brought to them.
IN THEIR thoughts of home.
If YOU were old.
AS | said before.
AND rHis happened to you.
UnIFtl t,N, - la
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02
NATCHEZ TO ORGANIZE
WORLD WAR ASSOCIATION

NATCHEZ, Miss, May 2. (spl)-
Active steps are being taken here to
perfect a local organization OF veterans
81 the world war. AT present the work
Ii being confined to a large degree to
interesting returned soldiers In the
proposition In order that the recon-,
mendations from the national conven.
tion may be learned n also 20 await
the arrival OF other soldiers from over
seas, Among the officers here who
have taken up the proposition are Mai.
10 =. Montgomery ANDY Maj. J, S.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02

Fuller skirts coming" warns a fashion note. But il ...m. :.
though they are pretty full now. s'sn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02

N~eTShllltS, y u v 4
that China prefers
American brains
and American mon
ey in her Develop
ment, He and his
mission have been
sent by the South
ern or Nationalist
party to China 60
keep an eye on the
diplomacy OF the
northern or militia
rist party, with
which the national
lists have been wag-
ing a long civil
war.
China, he says.
does not complete
ly trust Japan, with
whom pren M | Q
Tuan Chi Jul In
September, 19lS !.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02
DYER OVER TOP.

NEWRERN. Tenn. May 2. (Spl0--
Dyer county has zone over the top by
a large majority In the Victory loan
practically every district has filled It's
quota. Large subscribers have invested
as much ~ $1,000 in the lolu.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02
A Line On Men
You Read About

DR., Wong Ching Wal, n Of the
five Chinese students who reached the
United states recently on their way to
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-02

II Ru K.NouKo1.
MAKE 1T A GOOD ONE.
i. pup. CeuRtAAH
n Nbu K.WouH0n:'

MAKE IT A GOOD ONE.
Now they are trying to
Put the ban on tobacco in every form.
The insidious cigaret must go,
The pipe Is a baieful peril, =
The man who uses eating tobacco
Should go behind the bars,
And the cigar smokers
As for them-spurlos versenkt.
All of which, Of course, 4.
Is as it should be. ~.
Men are not entitled to
The mild but certain consolation 20.
which has inspired good deeds,
And masterpieces of literature.
But why stop with tobacco?
Close up the theaters,
Stop all the movies, =
Put the ban on apple pie,
Drive out French pastry, sE
Abolish all hammocks, "
Forbid circus lemonade Z.
IT,, And circuses as well;
s. Ban all automobile riding, K.
Blow up the soda fountains,
Destroy all playing cards.,
Destroy the tennis courts,
Kill everything that's pleasant
And makes life worth livins. U.s..
If we're going to have good world,
Let's make it q really good one Nt
One that will be
Worth while.
Let it be hoped that wireless telephony isn't as phony as Il seurA
he first time you say 1t.
DR.. solf says the Germans never did really hate anybody. But
be admitted they gave a fairly clever imitation of It.
Hun Ships Turned over."-Headline in Evening Mail. y
No good that way, wen say ,
Dear Roy:
/ never saw a shimmied fly;
l never hope to see one.
But let me tell you now that I
Would rather see than be one.
GUESS WHO.
Unwept,
Unhonored,
Unhung.
,on. Fuller \ skirts .. coming ins warns a fashion note. But it s..n, .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-22

wanted 20 tell you about the wool"
he said. Il know YOU won't laugh
at me. I'm queer sort of fellow
I never know any girls. guess
they don't see much in me. And the
other men were all having their
girls knit sweaters for them with
stripe OF the color OF the sweater
they made for themselves along the
edge. and-weu. il was foolish OF me
but I wanted a sweater like that
I didn't want the fellows 20 know l
didn't know any girl that would
make one SO I knitted one for my
self and when I came 20 the edge
I made up my mind I wanted TO
wear the color you were going 70
wear"
Why didn't you let me knit the
sweater for your" begged Molly. al
most in tears.
We'll, you see. you had your
Sammy" He pointed toward the
little service flag.
7 think that the flag is for you, ="
she said. Il got one because the
other girls did wanted to have a
man at the front. too"
And the next day when Molly told
the girls she was engaged 10 the
young engineer Mrs. Dean said she
had known il all along and before
long she told her boarders that she
made the match.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-22
MOIHeS Man in Service
By Jane Osborn

and the tall young man who had
wound her wool stood there.
Wont YOU come i12' said Molly.
rising and motionius 20 the one
chair In her neat little room.
The young man first said that ne
couldn't and then did come in and.
after five minutes of embarrassed
searching for a cue % his errand.
finally came abruptly 10 the point.
ie wanted "a get from her a little
or the sO<t green wool. just enough
20 make three or four rows on a
mans sleeveless sweater. He told
her he had tried 90 find some stray
pieces when she was knitting down
stairs. but had been unsuccessful.
Molly wound of u generous ball
from "A fresh skein. gave II 10 him
and asked no questions. AS he rose
10 go he glanced toward the service
flag that she had pulled into her
room for the night. he walked over
TO it and fingered the flag.
rs II a brother?" he asked, ap-
parently with some difficulty.
Moo" said 3Iolly, blushinE
zunuly. That is. have no
brothers." Molly was prompted u
add, I'm not blushing for the rea-
son YOU think 1 am" but Of course
she didn't
1t was not till after the neigh
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-22

Dor boarder rad left her room that
she began 20 wonder why he had
asked for the lensth OF green wool
and her curiosity increased so that.
as the time passed, she determined
10 ask him still. when she met him
al breakfast IL was not entirely
easy Then when she came home
for dinner and paused IN the sitting
room she heard the latest boarding
house gossip.
Yes. the tall young man was &C
ing-he had his commission in the
engineers division. or something OF
the sort lie had known that he
would get II all along and had never
said anything about it-and nov he
was practically gone. IL really was
too bad-Mrs. Dean told some OF the
pretty girls-that they had not
known before. lie was not such a
bad-looking young man, only very
quiet. He would not oe back fer
dInner-he would perhaps come
back for his things after dinner and
that would be the last of him.
Molly was devising a scheme
whereby she might make sure OF
seeing the young man. The ex-
cuse she made 70 herself was that
she wanted 10 know what he was
doing with the green wool She left
her door ajar into the hall and
when she saw him passing 70 his
room TO get his things she called
him. He came into her rocni-
told her he had come back special
~ 10 see her as he could have sent
a messenger for his things. =
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-22

BOsTON-A crowd of girls forced
10 walk during the trolley strike
gladly accepted an invitation to ride
70 town In a hearse.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-22

Az Afrhe an
mig hit; a
mOOnlit beach, a
big hotel; an or
chestrs playing
the latest one
step; g girl,
heartsick with
the thought of
what tomorrow
holds for her, ex-
eusing herself
from a waiting
partner and fee
ing { O t h e
waters edge for
a moment alone.
A tall stranger,
hooded and Cog
gled; an aero
plane ready for
fight; a bronze
native IN breech-
clout standing
by. Take me
with you" says
til e girl. The
stranger looks
her over spprais-
ingly and with
out a word helps
her into the ma.
chine.
Whir whiz
whir, high into
the air and
straight for the
heart of Africa.
She expects to
be brought back
to conve ntion,
civilization, soci-
ETY. and her nod
ding chaperon.
He is or bis way
home to the jun
gle, and has no
tn ought oe re-
turn.
A circle Of high
peaked huts;
black W ON en-
pounding millets
pickaninnies at
play; a group of
bronze men un-
der an acacis
tree, calm, stole.
In the middle -
this al they
make their land
ing c an
and the girl,
neither knowing
the others name
3 and here for
q nine unforget-
3 table weeks 'He"
: Man Is host and
: the girl who had
Z left the dance
{ for a moment, Is
: his guest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-22
Story YOuHaVe Ever Read

A Man and Woman Strangers
Forced to LiUe Together by Circumstances
Without Communication With the Civilized World
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
WEAKNESS CHECK
TO BIG EXPORTS
Plans for Credit Extension on
Large Scale Have Been
Deferred.

The prevailing weakness in e1-
change has dominated foreign
trade. materially checking exports
from this country The Edge om
and other plans for credit extension
on a large scale have been defer
red11 While banks and corpora tions
are eyfending credit. these loans do
not provide for European needs ex-
cept ~ widely isolated points. Con-
ccrted action mObiiIzins American
Investment power. is essential
High business circles agree that
European nations must pay with
exports. as well as gold. securities
and notes. and to this end. must be
assisted 10 reha bilitate their war
racked industries. Their goods
should be admitted freely. Ger
many must sell her products here
in order % finance large necessary
imports. Already Belgium. and
even Austria. and Hungary have
begun shipping goods TO this coun-
try. The amounts are small. but
highly encouraging
Exports are Immense.
Exports for the fiscal year ended
June 80 exceeded s7.220. 900. 600
against s2,3s5,0O0.00O IN 1914.
This il a gain Of S1,30O,0O0, 600
over last year. LIoyd's register
shows that within five years past
American gross tonnage increased
7.745,00O Seventy-one firms now
own AID operate 35S steamships Of
20 400 TONNAGE which before n @
war operated no steam vessels. De
liveries 10 the shipping board Au-
gust 1 numbered LISP vessels, ag-
gregating 4,342,000 gross tons
Thas has American trade and the
Ameriean merchant mariRe grown
under The stimulus OF war
The prohibition of food exports
for time has been suggested as
one means Of reducing the high
cost " living Heavy exports have
tended 70 raise prices in this COun-
crease them. As the trade balance
must be reetihed, now may be
thought q most PrOpltious time
Yet Dr. Alonzo Taylor. chief of sur
veys ~ the American relief admin
istratioh. believes that Americas s
food exports represent her surplus
and nave affected prices little. Eu-
rope needs assistance. food and
raw materials, imported from this
country. will stem the tide OF boil
shevism. To satisfy her minimum
rsquir II no more, should be
the nations goal.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
u. S. AGENT GOES AFTER
RETAIL COAL DEALERS

By United Press:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug 16.-
An. Investigation into coal prices in
1ndianapolis, which may extend
throughout Indiana. was opened to-
day by Charles p. Tighe. special
agent 10 the department of justice
i., charge of the high price investi-
CATIONS
Tighe said ne believes he has con-
crete evidence OF com mbination Of re-
tailers for restraint OF trade He
said il has been particularly notic-
-ahle in case where the prices of
one dealer regulate the prices of all
other dealers in the city. In one
instance. he said, a big Indianapolis
retailer boycotted an Indiana mine
because the mine operator had been
selling his products TO another re-
taller here who was turning il over
at a smaller profit.
That these conditions prevail In
many Indiana cities was tho belief
OF Tighe. He said II he can find suf-
hcient grounds the scope of the in
vestigation viii include the entire
state
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
LABOR 8 UNREST
FACTOR OF WEEK
Business Men Are RnxiOuSIy
Awaiting Passing of Un-
CertaintieS.

Labor unrest. recognized as a
factor conditioning all business
progress, has assumed new impOr
tance. and. together with the price
inquiry, shapes the tread of business
thought. A growing caution has re-
suited. Business men anxiously
await the passing of uncertainties
which cloud the present
Nevertheless many business in
deXes convey assurance. Retail
trade continues in large volume.
Sellers have been somewhat in
chned TO restrain purchases in or
der 10 check further upturn. Some
manufacturers, jobbers and deal
ers have voluntarily taken steps TO
abate prices. especially in foodstuffs
and the majority hesitate at further
advance. Agitation against profit
eering has been salutary.
Untitled Orders Increase.
Untitled orders of the United
States steel corporation increased
more than 5000. 900 tons during
>July New interpretations exceeded
the gigantic total OF 81, 400. zoe. coo.
representing more than 1000 COM
panies. July building in SO cities
appro.simated Sos. 900. 900, according
10 Bradstreet's-a gain of $50 per
cent over last year. Dua's record
ed only 452 commercial failures
during July. against 4S5 in June
new low record. Bank clearings
last month at 1872 cities passed sS7.-
coo. 900. eco. partly owing. il is
true to the inflated condition of
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
IDENTIFY VICTIM OF
MYSTERIOUS MURDER
By United Press;

~ IUIffU ITPaNt
NEW YORK. Aug. 16.-The man
murdered mysteriously at the Meal
pin hotel Thursday has been identi-
. red today as Cecil 2. Landon. a stu
deaf N the University of Oregon,
whose home was az Portland. ore.
lie returned from service in France
on the transport Great Northern and
was discharged Tuesday as serg-
cant in the quartermaster corps
The police had no clue 10 the
murderer today. but feared ne had
been lured 20 the hotel with the
view o. robbery and murdered when
IL became evident that was the only
means OF obtaining his money
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

impending shortage of coal. The
break in foreign exchange has not
been remedied and all comprehen-
sive credit measures. including the
Edge bill, have suffered indefinite
postponement.
All things considered, the present
situation gives some reason for
concern
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

currency and credit.
on the other hand, the wheat
crop has dwindled TO about $780,
000.000 bushels and other crops
show heavy loss The stock, corn,
and cotton markets turned weak
and irregular after their prolonged
advance. The Plumb plan further
complicates the railroad problem.
Various authorities insist upon an
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
MODERATE PRICED BUNGALOW
TYPE
This roomy bungalow requires 50-foot
lot, ground area of house being 80 feet 3
inches by 81 feet.

Has three large bedrooms with roomy closet
off each: sleeping porch i3 by 10 IT. in; large
bathroom connecting with rear bedroom and
sleeping porch: the other two bedrooms connect
with toilet between: front bedroom off lNlnS
room opens on spacious porch the latter extend
ing well across the front and side of living
room; kitchen is q model of convenience. having
large cupboards. etc; living room 13 by - #.
with wide mantle of brick inside and stone
>tcrior: living room has wide window seat. with
hinged top builtin book cases at two sides Of en-
trance 10 dining room dining has wood
panelcd beamed ceiling; builtn buffet; front
porch and chimney random ashler stone trim
with cement steps and copings: roof Of cOmpU
stion shingles. color scheme outside and in TO
suit This bungalow IS exceedingly convenient
and comfortable. attractive 10 degree, and
would cost moderately build.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
MALE HELP WANTED.
,RN .r-ToS-TRACToRS

LEARN AT-TOS-TRACTOR
Big demand at big pay for trained Auto,
Truck and Tractor Men Oldest, most re-
liable school in L s a Endorsed by fac
tories and garages everywhere Free
big l75 page catalOg Come 10 Detroit.
The Heart Of Auto Industry.
MICHIGAN STATE AUTO SCHOOL.
1876 Auto Bldg Detroit, Mich
7O55-I7
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

WANTED-Clothing salesman; one that
has had some window trimming expe-
rience. The Rapp Co, Elkhart, Ind.
1902 20
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
N E M s. t D MlIE S
PlEMDABLE WANTS
CLASSIFIED RATES.

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ht this office.
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sIonsible for ads taken over the phone.
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The News-fimes reserveS che right 10
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EcvCrning classification. Telephone your
ads and save time
Under no circumstance will ads be mis-
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reader not for the adyertiser).
Copy for afternoon edition must be
Ia office by 10 a. N, ami for morning
s,iition by S p. m.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
SITUATION WANTED FEMALE.

WANTED will help with housework.
care Of children, etc, in return for
home In private family Call b. c. over
Main sol for interview. 70OT IF
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

LEGAL BLANKS
4 complete line at the Book shop
t24 :. Michigan st-Adv I01T-17
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

man. Inquire ,.
Hagey. Brandon -Durrells. teii-lf
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

WANTED-Carrier boy at The South
Bend NeWs-Times-
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

M.EN WAN TED
Apply either at T. ". Ready Capsule
Factory. Niles. Mich. or 81 Joseph and
Washington SITS South Bend 608l n
WANTED-Afen ana Doys az the Ma
tional Veneer Products Co. Mish-
awaka, Ind.
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-A black coat within Eve miles
northeast Of Notre Dame. Finder
please return 10 Charles Dearborn, Y. VI
c. A, Lexington, Ky. Reward TO95-17
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

WANTED-Cshers: steady work. Apply
Auditorium Box office. 6l-o-lb
South Bend news-times., 1919-08-17

eyes and ears; also black spot on hip.
Bob tailed: a mixture Of tan Answers
TO name of Jimmie. J. u. Smith. 1928
s. Fifth ST, River Park Receive re-
ward 6062- -