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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31

With pledges amounting to $3.50, 900,
the Y, NJ. c. A. campaign closed Thurs
day night at a dinner at the Hotel
Chisca attended by the campaign ex-
ecutive committee and team workers.
where the final reports Of the teams
we're made, Other subscriptions were
pending which may add a few thou
dollars to the fund. The goal
which II subscribed would have paid
off all the Indebtedness OF the local Y.
M. c, A. building and thereby eliminat-
ing an annual outlay of over 81. 900 for
interest; paid the Memphis quota OF
$50, 900 toward the state, national and
international work Of the Y, NJ. c. A.;
and provided a budget for the work Of
the local association for the year 1920.
Halls Team Leads.
Although the entire amount hoped
for. vas not subscribed, the fund raised
will place the association in the best
condition financially that il has ever
enjoyed, and provide for a program OF
work that will greatly enhance its serv-
ice to the community.
At the close of the final meeting Of
workers an enthusiastic ovation was
given L. NJ. Stratton, chairman of the
Y, NJ. c. A.. executive committee and
director of the drive,
W. A, Hall and his team Of workers,
whe won the distinction of raising al
most 25 per cent of the entire amount
pledged, and led all the teams from The
first day Of the drive, we're also warm
" congratulated on the splendid show
ing made.
When the reports Of the team cap
tains were compiled, the total amount
was $l1s,SS1. Mr.. Hall offered TO un-
derwrite one-half Of a sum necessary
to make the total $3.50, 900. He then
agreed to underwrite all OF the $1,l1S
short of that amount. Other teams
then assumed the responsibility for
raising all but $500 of the amount.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
WAS GREAT MEETING
SAYS DR.. T. C.. LEWIS

1.-THE public health convention in New
Orleans was the greatest meeting Of
the kind l ever attended, " said DR.. T. c.
Graves, county health officer, Friday.
DR.. Graves had just reached his office
and was enthusiastic over the probable
results of the sessions Of health Off
Gals.
"There were distinguished physicians
at the meeting from a number Of for
eign countries" he said; Officers of
boards Of health from every state and
from many cities, and many Of the most
distinguished men from the United
States public health service.
1.-THE result will be a beginning of a
new crusade in this country for pre-
venting disease. Three-fourths Of the
sickness in the world is ~preventable.
within two years, for example, I be-
lieve malaria will be absolutely ban
ished from this country"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
TRAVELLERS WILL GIVE
LUNCHEON ON SATURDAY

The regular monthly meeting OF post
A, Travellers Protective association,
will be held Saturday at the clubroom
at the Hotel Chisca. The business SEES
sion will be preceded by a luncheon
and smoker from II TO | pm. At !
o'clock the regular session will be start
ed and O, B, Morton. president, re-
quests a full attendance, as matters
OF Importance to the entire member
ship will be taken up. Arrangements
are being made for the next state con-
yention which will be held in Memphis
In May, 1890, and all membsrs are
urged to attend this meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
Bee Editor Is No
DrOne; NeW King
Bee In The Hue

every community. He may vary from
dav to day, but he's ever present.
No argument could be raised Friday,
however. as to who the proudest mar
In Shelby county was.
Hweas Ralph l.. Millett, editor. pub
Usher and general manager Of the
Penny Bee.
"Ten and ne-quarter pounds" the
doctor chalked up at an early hour
Thursday evening. And he said BOY"
when he made the announcement to
MilIett. And Millett started to smile
then. The smile never has come off,
He inclines to the name Of Bob but
says he will abdicate to the judgment
Of Mrs. Millett, who Is doing splendidly,
The Milletts are parents OF three girls,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31

ment committee OF the Retail Credit
Mems association at Thursdays lunch
con at the Hotel Gayoso that the eve
ming entertainment which the associa-
ton has been planning for some time
viii be given at the Nineteenth Century
club on Nov. "a. An elaborate pro-
gram is promised.
c. p. j. Mooney addressed the lunch
con meeting on the subject Of credits,
urging the necessity for conservation
OF material, mental and moral forces,
and the elimination OF waste. He in
sisted that the real basis OF credits
Is the moral factor.
Lucian A. Smith rendered a vocal
number which was encored. A rising
vote OF thanks was rendered the speak
err and the singer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
Ethel ClaytOn's
Beautiful Complexion

That splendid actress now appearing
under the Paramount banner is i,lmous
for her beautiful complexion. She at
tributes her wonderful skin to the use
of a simple toilet article called Derwillo.
There is nothing like it for tan, freckles,
shiny nose, sallow, dark, rough skin,
II takes the place OF face powder, stays
on better, as perspiration does not a.
feet it, and it instantly beauties the
complexion. One application proves Il
II YOU want q nice lily-white skin with
rosy cheeks. get a bottle of Derwillo
To-Day; you will be delighted, Look out
for substitutes, Derwillo is sold at all
up-to-date toilet counters, Be sure 70
rea | large announcement OF Miss Clay
tons soon to appear IN TINS paper, ~
complexion and a soft, white. velyety
skin everyone Just loves to touch,"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31

Of Pape's Diapepsin as In antacid. They
know that most Indigestion and dts
ordered stomach are from acidity. The
relief comes quickly, no disappointment!
Pape's Diapepsin tastes like candy and
a box OF this world famous Indigestion
relief costs so little at drug stores.
Pape's Diapepsin helps regulate your
stomach so Q can eat favorite foods
without fear.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
CALL FROM AUSTRIA
FOR LOST RELATIVE

From far away Austria comes a re-
quest to the Memphis police depart
ment to help locate Otto vromlosy,
whom, It is stated in the letter. lived
here four years ago, The letter Is
from Emil Vromlosy, OF Vienna.
Otto Nromlosy, he avs formerly was
employed in a theater here and lived
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
MUNIFICENT CORRUPTION

The New York state doctor who was
bribed with an automobile tie must
have guaranteed to pgrform some enor-
nous service for the hriber.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31

Your upset stomach will feel fine. No
waiting! When your meals don't fit
and you feel uncomfortable, when YOU
belcn gases, acids or raise sour I'M
digested food. When you feel ldmps Of
indigestion pain, heartburn or headache
from acidity, lust eat a tablet OF harm
less and reliable Pape's Diapepsin and
The stomach distress is gone.
Millions Of people know the magic
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
Stomach ills

permanently disappear after drinking
the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water
Positively guaranteed by money back
offer Tastes fine costs a trifle. De-
livered anywhere by our Memphis
agents, Oliver Ffnnie Co. Phone them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31

al III South Third street. The writer
says he believes Otto quit that job 10
60 into the woods as a w~oodCutter,
The letter was written in Vienna on
Oct. s.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
WASTE NoT. a NoT

S%enteutious Father-Ah, the dark eve
nings are coming on now.
Little Bsfbara-Yes, but, daddy, can't
we use Up some Of the daylight that 5
been ssved?-From Blighty, London,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
He Deserves Your Vote.

T. G., Scarborough for city assessor.
His assessments have been indorsed by
all boards of equalization. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
Y Campaign ENDS
$4,000 SECURED;
DRIVE A SUCCESS
Although $4,000 Goat Not
Reached Institution Put on
Best Financial Footing 1t
Ever Has Been.

The final standing Of the teams
In the Y. NJ. {, 4. campaign fol-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31

Total ........ $40, S2S $4,000
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-31
MEN PLAN
AN entertainment

1t was announced by the entertain
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
oUT-oF-TOWN SCHOOLS
VIRGINIA.
Willow Brook Academy

for children. Offers q thorough physical
mental, moral, military and musical train
ing for college or business. Under CHRIS.
tian masters Located at the base OF tho
Blue Ridge. near Washington, ID. c. Mod.
tItuI Va, BIuemont. Address J. c. Beatty
Head Master -
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
i. S. PLANS WAR AIR
PRODUCTION EXHIBIT

The big steel structure in the
Smithsonian grounds is to be fitted
up for an exhibition OF the aircraft
and accessories produced by this Gov
ernment since the declaration Of war.
An appropriation Of $4,000 to defray
the expense OF the improvements pro-
posed by the regents Of Smithson-
ian is carried in the first deficiency
bill, which has been reported IA
vorably by the House Appropriations
Committee.
The plans are to place the NC4,
which made the first flight across the
Atlantic, in the aircraft exhibition
building along with other aircraft
that will show the development of
flying in this country.
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
NURSE BEATS OFF
NEGRO ASSAILANT

Attacked by fifteen-year-old negro
near the Virginia end of Chain Bridge
yesterday, Miss Ema Ivens, 1874 P
street northwest, beat of her assail-
ant, who escaped on a bicycle. The
boy was later caught at the Aqueduct
Fridge by Policeman Stevens, of the
Seventh precinct.
When taken to the station. the
negro gave his name as John LarkiD,
fifteen years. 241 Florida avenue
northwest. He is being held for
Sheriff Field, OF Alexandria county.
According to the police. Miss 1vens.
who is a nurse, was walking across
Chain Bridge when the negro, riding
bicycle. approached her and asked
several questions. He disappeared,
but later returned on foot.
The negro, according to the police,
on returning seized her, but Miss
Ivens had no trouble in overpowering
him. He made his escape on bicycle,
but was arrested on reaching the
Aqueduct Bridge.
The Washington times., 1919-09-13

club. a man with one eye. callel
Afatthews?'
NO 1 don't think 1 do" retorted
Meehan. and then quickly added, as
an afterthought, What's the name Of
his other eye?"
On another occasion. while travel
ing down South, he rushed to a little
wayside lunch counter, during a two
minutes wait of the train, and ex-
citedly demandedaa ham sandwich.
"Win you eat lit now or take it
with your" questioned the woman in
charge.
Both" lacOnically retorted the
comedian.
Meehan is not above telling a story
against himself. For some time he
got into the habit OF being out very
late at night. and after a time de-
cided that this must cease. He de-
termined on a rigid course Of early
to bed. early to rise, and an inflex-
ible water wagon. The hrst morn
ing he arose at o'clock and de-
termined on a walk before break
fast He returned about 8, filled with
consciousness of his virtue, and
was just letting himself into his
house when the local constable came
by.
Good night. Mr.. Meehanw he CALL
ed out cheerily. Meeham went back
to late nights and high balls.
Visiting George Mckay at Free
port, they went out trap shooting,
and after a while the supply Of clay
pigeons ran out wait a minute"
said Meeham; can get some" He
departed. and in a few minutes re-
turned, not to Mckay, but direct to
the trap with an armful of pigeons.
They're a new kind-White"-hs
explained to Mckay. "blt they're just
as good and good practice for the
eyes" After an hours good sport
they decided to quit.
That was fine" said MacKay.
Yes, it's all right now" retorted
Meehan gloomily, but just wait till
your wife needs some saucers for
breakfast tomorrow morning"
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
WOODS
SCHOOL

Dg-Nght SookkeepinE
First IN Location.
First IN Efficiency.
First IN the hearts Of its Stu
dents.
Our instructors have an average
experiences Of Il years
If you are interested IN Civil
Service it will pay yOG TO enter
our new class now forming.
NO Failures" Is the Motto Of Our
Teachers
From 90qo to $3.50 is the average
attained by many.
Over LOCO Students Last YeaT.
BE1esI monfhss day, S6o3 night -
SBth YeT. Tel. Lincoln -
au2T-tf
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
MEEHAN'S WIT NOT
LIMITED TO STAGE

William E. Meehan, who is the
bright particular star Of What's the
odds? which Sam Shannon is 10
present at the National Theater next
week beginning tomorrow Cof course.
ne plays "Checkers"), is well known
around New York as a humorist off
the stage as well as on, and many
OF his jokes bid fair TO become class
les. Standing outside his club the
other day, stranger approached him
with the words:
beg pardon. but do you happen
to know a gentleman member of this
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
TACOMA PAPERS RESUME;
PRINTERS STRIKE FAILS

TACOMA, Wash, Sept. 13.-Au
daily newspapers in Tacoma resumed
publication yesterday with the return
to work of the printers who struck
for increased pay and shorter hours.
The men returned to work without
being granted their demands.
One daily paper has been publish
ing since Monday, having agreed to
arbitrate locally the strikers de-
mands. The two other papers had in
sisted the demands be arbitrated un-
der the rules Of the International
typographical Union.
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
vIrr NOT IN HIs GLASS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-Albert Fsber
cant live with his wife. he told The
court Il am a veteran Of war; she is
a veteran on the field OF wedlOck." he
explained.
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
WANT YANK DEAD SENT HOME.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J. Sept 13.-
,Jndertskers at the convention Of the
NATIONAL Funeral Directors Associa-
ion here adopted a resolution demand
ing that the bodies of American SOL
diers fallen in Europe be brought
home for burial The resolution Will
be sent to Washington.
The Washington times., 1919-09-13
AVIAT0R'S FLIGHT RECORD
LEAVES LAYMAN up IN AIR

MEMPHIS, Sept. 13.-After a sue
cessful flight, Aviator Francis, Mem
phis aerial field, made this entry in
his logbook: AFTER observing the
Isoheis, 1 struck an Anabatic, and in
a yawning moment stalled and nearly
smashed my carlinkue; however, my
ombrometer showed a distinct ada
bette detection. and 1 aIighted with
out mishap to the troposphere or the
parenthelien."
New-York tribune., 1919-11-13

units over which their jurisdiction will
extend are to be known as the North
eastern. New York, Eastern, Southern
Gulf. Central, Northwestern, South
western and Pacific.
States included in each department.
follow:
Northeastern Maine, New Hamp-
shire. Vermont, Massachusetts and New
York State, excepting greater New York
City and Long Island.
New York-Greater New York City
and Long Island, Connecticut and
Rhode Island.
Eastern-New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Maryland, Delaware and the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Southern-Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee. Kentucky
and West Virginia.
Gulf - Georgia, Florida. Alabama,
Mississippi and Louisiana
Central-Indiana, Michigan, Illinois
and Wisconsin.
Observation-Disclosures, Iowa. Ne
braska. North Dakota, South Dakota,
Montana and Wyoming.
Southwestern - Missouri, Arkansas,
Texas. Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and
New Mexico.
Pacihc-Arizona, California, Oregon,
Washington, Idaho. Utah and Nevada.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-13
Dry Machinery
WiH Be Set Up
In 9 Zones Noe. II

WASHINGTON. Nov. Special
machinery for the enforcement Of
wartime and constitutional prohibi.
ton will be set up by the Bureau of
Internal Revenue November II under
the direction of John F. Kramer, of
Mansfield, Ohio, whose appointment as
national prohibition commissioner was
announced to-day by Internal Revenue
Commissioner Roper
Besides supervising agents in each
OF the nine districts into which the
country has been divided and pro-
hlbitlon director in each state, Mr..
kramer will have force which
VIII move about the country as neces-
sty commands.
State and municipal officials will be
expected to enforce the prohibition
Jaws, but where they fail to exercise
due diligence Federal agents will act
officials said that should local officers
4 1all to cooperate in breaking up the
4 Illicit sale OF liquor, the government
would not proceed against them but
rather let the local electorate take
j care Of the situation.
Headquarters of the supervising
q feders! agents, although not definitely
] ceeided upon, probably will be located
as follows: Albany, n. y; New York
,ity; Richmond, Va; Philadelphia, At
=. ANITA; Chicago, Omaha, Little Rock and
'an francisco. The departments o,
New-York tribune., 1919-11-13
Convention of National
Labor Party Summoned

Frank l. Esper, secretary pro tenn
of the National Labor Party of Amer
ica, has issued a call for a National
Labor Party organization convention
to take place in Chicago November %
1t is proposed to amalgamatc all ex-
isting labor organizations in the coun-
try into one national political organi-
zation.
eve hold tn formation of ma
tional labor party has not only b.
Mr.. ,Esper. "The hopeless bank kruptcy
of the dominant political parties and
their utter inability to function In the
interests of the people in the present
crisis and to meet the profound eco
nomic and social problems that now
portend make it self-evident the peo.
pie must take the reins of government
into their own hands if grave conse
quences resulting from our social evo.
luton and lack of understanding
among those ntrusted with public af-
fairs are to be avoided and this coun.
try is to be made safe for justice anc
dern ocracy."
The organizations going into the
amalgamation must subscribe to the
following general principles:
/. Restoration of civil liberties
2. Public ownership and democratic
management of the means of trans
portation and communication, mines
finance and all other monopolies anC
natural resources.
g. Abolition Of excessive land own
crship and holding land out of use fol-
speculative PURPOSES
New-York tribune., 1919-11-13
Illinois Whisky Decision
To Be Ciren Saturday
Disiil'ers Argue Right to Resume
Sale and T'co Federal Judges
Take Case Under .4dr;se,neut

CHICAGO. Nov. 12.-Federal Judges
Carpenter and FitzHenry announced to-
night, at the conclusion OF the argu-
ments in the double attack by Chicago
and Peoria liquor firms on the war
tine prohibition and enforcement acts,
that they would take the case under
advisement until Saturday.
An injunction is asked in both dis
tricts to restrain Federal officials from
interfering with the sale of whisky. A
favorable decision without stay, pre-
venting sale Of liquor until an appeal
ny the government could be decided
would mean immediate resumption of
whisky sales in both districts.
The two suits were combined for
convenience and Judge Louis Fitz-
Henry of Bloomington, sat with Judge
Carpenter. attorney Levy Mayer, of
Chicago. counsel for Woolner & Co.
&C Peoria. and Hannah & Hogs. of
Chicago, conducted tho attack on pro-
hibition, while Assistant District At
torneys Frederick Dickinson, of Chi
cago. and Clark z. Montgomery op~
posed the suit.
The granting of an injunction by
Judge Brown in similar case at Prov
idence, R. l., was reported to Attorney
Mayer in a telegram, and he made ref
erence to it in his argument.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-13
Prohibition Defeated
I'm Ohio by SAP Votes

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 12-The
Federal prohibition amendment was de-
feated by Ohio voters by "wet" ma
iority OF 542, according to final off,
cial figures announced by the Secre-
tary of State. The 2.75 beer proposal
was defeated by "dry" majority of
29662; the proposal to repeal state
prohibition was defeated by "dry'
majority of 41,S49, and the Crabbe
state prohibition enforcement act de-
feated by wet" majority of 26,83S
The classification tax amendment was
defeated by 1851 majority.
The official vote as given out by the
Secretary OF States office on all five
proposals was:
Ratification of Federal amendment
Yes. 499, ,SSS; no, 500.430.
Two and three-fourths per cent beer
Yes, 4749OS; no, 504,57
Repeal of state prohibition--Yes
i54.g33; no, 496,782.
Crabbe enforcement act-Yes, 474.-
O36; no, 50O.s74.
Classihcation-Yes. 439,ss9; no. SIT
240
L. H. Gibson, manager of the Ohio
Home Rule Association, tonight de-
clared defeat of the prohibition amend
ment by the voters of Ohio "is direct
reputation of national prohibition
New-York tribune., 1919-11-13
Complex Textile
Desi gns Woven as
Exhibition Opens
Costumes Also Shown at Mu-
scum of Natural History
to Rouse Interest in In
dustrial Reconstruction

An exhibition of textiles and cos.
tunes, intended to- stimulate interest
in American industrial art, was oncnef
at the American Museum Of Natura
History last night
Thirty-fve manufacturers and de-
signers have contributed Among the
features are two silk looms which show
the processes of weaving complex de.
signs. There are a lso exhibits of tn,
methods of printing on fabrics b,
means of blocks and cylinders. Scvera
hundred elaboratetly figured cloths ant
costumes are shown.
OF the museum; John H. Finley. presi
dent of the University of the State O
New York; James p. Haney, in charg,
of art work in the New York City hicl
schools, and M. D. c. Crawford, re
search associate in textiles at the mu-
scum, made speeches.
In this exhibition" saws the an.
nouncement, "thc American Museum
of Natural History hopes to rouse tn,
pubic imagination as regards new
phase Of Americanization and indus
trlal reconstruction. To this end lead
ing manufacturers of textiles and lead
ing creators OF costumes have been re
quested to form special non-competi
tive exhibits and to relate as clearly a
possible the finished products with th
source of inspiration and with tn
mechanical processes employed in tn
manufacture"
In one of the exhibits the develop
ment of modern costumes from ancien
IDEAS of dress is shown. There ar
dresses the designs of which are copiec
from African robes; coats of the un.
clvlllzed Anus, of Japan; pottery from
Salvador, and baskets made by North
American Indians.
The exhibitors are:
David Aaron & Co., American Bea,
Company, Elizabeth Austin, A. Belle
& Co., Emile Bernat, Blanck e. Co..
Sidney Blumenthal, Chamber of Com
merce, Paterson, N. j.; Cheney Bros.
Harry Collins, Crawshaw Carpet Com
pany, Lockwood De Forest, B. C. Faulk
ner, Marshall Field e. Co., A. II
Flanders & Co., Funsten Bros, Johr
Held, H. Hiramoto. johnson Cowdin &
Co., Otto Kahn, H. R. Mallinson & Co.
Inc, j. A. Nigel, Inc, Laura Moses
Marion Powys, Ruth Reeves, Martha
Ryther, Miss Simonds, Hazel Burpham
Slaughter, Mary Tannahill, A. M. Toz
ger, Winifred Warren, J. Wise Com
pGny, Nell Writer'S and Women's
Wear
New-York tribune., 1919-11-13

duction in tho sizes Of their papers,
enlarging them constantly.
Renewed activity on the part Of the
associations membership looking to
enactment Of Congressional water
power bill which would hasten the
building of more paper mills, was also
recommended by President Glass. The
bill already has been reported favor
ably to the Senate.
The A. N. p. A. convention was called
last Saturday by telegram owing to
the urgency Of the paper situation and
to enable the publishers to confer with
the paper aud pulp manufacturers, in
session until Friday at the Waldorf
Astoria.
Among those who favored the new
policy were E.. H. Baker, "C]eveland
Plain Dealer" chairman Of the stand
ing paper committee Of the A. N. P. A;
R.. s. Kellogg, secretary of the news
print service bureau Of the A. N. p A;
T: r. Williams, pittsburgh Press;
Charles /. Stewart, "Lexington (Ky.0
Herald"; C. w. Lyman, vice president
Of the international Paper Company,
which supplies approximately 80 per
cent OF the newsprint paper in this
country; T. T. Waller, Of New York;
N. F: Hanson, philadelphia Record;
Fleming Newbold, "Washington STAR;
S. G. Mcclure, youngstown 1Ohio) In
dicator"; Victor A. Polachek, "New
York Sum; Edward H. Butler, Buffalo
News"; D. D. Moore. "New Orleans
Times -Picayune"; Howard Davis, New
York Tribune and George W. Sisson
jr., president of the American Pulp and
Paper Association.