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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-26
want to talk over the phone. / must
see her. What shall | do?

Il. n. Ii. III
Call by phone and say that you wish
to see her once again and hat II she
is fair and square she will grant you n
few moments. Say you will not ask
for long, but that for old times sake.
please grant you a small space Of time
In which to saw a few things you wish
her to know. Tell her that life at best
is short and not knowing what tomor-
row win bring, you wish to speak to
her once again and tell her that you
are sorry. Say you won't trouble her
for long. In case she refuses go OUT
and ring the door bell. Seat yourself
in the living room and send UP tie
message that a gentleman wishes to
see her." Curiosity will bring her down.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--To settle a dis
pute In our family, please tell us what
the present address of John d. Rockies
Teller is. Also, where we can get some
literature on his past life and how many
children he has. Thanks. JIM.
Rockefeller's present address Is Pos
cantico Hills, Tarrytown, N. Y. He has
two children, a son, J. D., Jr., and d
daughter. The latter has been married
for some time, but her name escapes
me. Libraries hold any amount OF
literature about Rockefeller himself, but
very little concerning his family. His
wife, / believe, died in 1915.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-26
PASTOR TRANSFERRED.

HICKMAN, Ky. Nov. rs. (Spi.)--The
Rev. H. B. Johnston. who has had
charge of the Methodist church at
Paris. Tenn. has been transferred to
the First Methodist church here bv
Methodist conference and will deliver
his first sermon here next Sunday.
Rev. r. c. Douglas. who has been pas
tor OF this church here for the past
four years and who Is much beloved by
his people here, was given charge OF
the Methodist church at Brownsville,
Tenn, and Is moving to that place this
week. The Rev. Johnston, the new
pastor, is an uncle of W. A. Johnston.
OF this city, one OF the owners of tn,
Hickman Hardware company, and a
planter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-26
TO FLAG.

NEwRrRN. Tenn, NOV %. tSp'.l-
1,hsre win he a demohi'izstio service
a. Inc Tcmpieton Baptist church, near
bers Inc third SUNDAY In December
'rhern il A large number Of stars on
,he flag 10 represent the noble youns
men az that section who went % France
h fight for freedom, One gold star Is
To represent Doodle Mulherln, Q OF
- farmer. WIN died on the battle
rfound in France in october, 1918.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-26
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AND AFTER all, John,
A MEALS y meal.
IF YOU set enough
AND A beds a bed
IT IT'S long enough
AND If YOU can get them
WITHOUT ANY worry.
ABOUT PAYING for them
I ASK YOU, John.
0 PRISON chow
WHERE is thy Victory
O PRISON cell,
WHERE IS thy sting
AND OFT here, John
WHERE am permitted
no RUN around.
AND BE chased by taxis,
FROM CURB to curb,
AND PAY fifty cents.
FOR AN order of spinach,
WHEN | can remember.
WHEN TEN cents worth,
WOULD FEED a COW
AND BEING worried.
ABOUT THE price OF clothes.
AND MORE trouble,
IN THE murder belt.
DOWN ON Long Island
l ASK YOU, John
If YOU'LL please write and tell nj
IF THE newspaper man,
THAT YOU have IN there
WAS LET in by friends,
OR DID he get himself arrested,
/ THANK you,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-26
PLANTER HURT BY HORSE

SCooRA Miss. Nov. 2G. tSpl Mac
McCaskill one Of the most prouinent
planters in this section, was the victim
Of a painful accident recently when 4
wild horse, witch he was tryinc Ia
catch whirled and kicked him. As Il re.
suit his foot and ankle were both hrok
On and h. viii be unable 60 20 without
clutNhes for some time II Is said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-26

osslning, New York,
Dear X. C.. B,-Many OF the boys
Gagged here who are permitted papers
read your column with interest We AZ
Ike II. Please write something 10
cheer the fellows who are longing TO
bN homo-the first Reimbursement OF
whom will not offend again.
Yours truly,
SERIAL NO. 10000.
r. S.-A former newspaper man, who
IL here with us, gave me your address
and real name.
MY DEAR John.
I HAVEN'T any idea
WHO YOU are,
OR IF you're a big fellow
OR A little fellow
on WHAT YOU ever did.
TO GET IN prison,
OR ANYTHING,
BUT BECAUSE YOU ask it
WANT to cheer YOU
AS MUCH as | can.
AND / want to tell you,
THAT THE way things arc.
OUTSIDE or the prisons
you SHOULDN'T worry.
BECAUSE WHERE YOU are,
ALL you have 10 do,
rs GET up in the morning,
AND SOMEBODY feeds you,
AND you work a little,
OR LOAF a little,
AND YOU'RE fed again.
AND IN the afternoon
You WORK some more.
OR LOAF some more.
AND YOU'RE fed again,
AND AFTER a while.
you GO 20 bed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
MADMAN BLOWS
 SONS LEG OFF
 WITH SHOTGUN

Mobile, July 1f-tspeciaD-Ru- dolph Pierce, among the 2S men arrested for compiicity in the Iynching of Frank Foukal in the Baldwin county jail on June 22, today. iaboring under the deiusiOn that he was being pursued by one Sager, supposed to have given i'm formation leading 10 his arrest. grabbed a shotgun, which his wife tried to take from him, and shot off the leg of his 9-year-Old son. He is now raving maniac in the Baldwin county jail. The man was only charged witL conspiracy, misdeIneanor, but since his arrest went to pieces and when he came home Thursday from jail was in bad condition md gradually grew worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12

patches of water where the whales had gone down, and with her engines at dead slow was swinging in wide circle waiting for the animals to come up and blow. Suddenly three Snow- white jets shot up about a quarter of mile away. The engine room bell changed impatiently, and the vessel leaped through the water at full speed The whales came up astem next time and we swung about to intercept them, but they spouted only once, and slipped under water and head ed toward the beach
 The main was now twisting and writhing about as though possessed of a demon. We circled about, each time coming closer to the whales, but the ami malls were still heading for the rocks not more than half mile away.
 Then something happened which made me forget my seasickness and the cold and the wind. The man in the "barrer' with both hands to his mouth was bel lowing .takamatsu! takamatsu!" and pointed wildly out to sea: Nelson wheeled around his face red with excitement, and shouted: "Killers Now we'll get em. The killers are coming. Stand by and you'll see some fun"
 I jumped to the gun platform by the side of the captain, and when the ship rose to the crest of a huge pillow we saw a half dozen scythe-like black fins cutting the water in streaks of white foam On they came, six abreast, their high dorsals aloft like the standards over a charging cavalry troop. They were the dreaded killer whales, the savage sea wolves, which hunt in packs and are the terror of everything that swms. Just then the gray whales spouted 200 fathoms away. The killers darted forward after the gray whales like bloodhounds. They seemed literally to fly through the water toward their victims, who were now blow ing lazily. Suddenly one of the gray whales spied the killers, and, hurling his gigantic body half out of the water, he turned head-down in a long dive The others followed, but by this time the racing killers had nearly reached them and all went down together. The ship was running at full speed in the wake of the whales, but lay to with engines stopped at the spot We lowered for 1j minutes over the spot where the killers
 went down, the Main" rolling drunkenly on the swell. About 50 fathoms off the water was beginning to smooth itself into a glassy green patch within two circles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
200 VESSELS TED UP AS RESULT OF
 FIREMEN'S STRIKE

New York, July 11-More than 200 coastwise vessels were reported tied up in New York harbor tonight as a result of the strike of marine fire men. water tenders and oilers, who walked out yesterday in an attempt to enforce demands for wage increase of SIS a month.
 During the day the walkout spread to vessels of the United Fruit com- pany and the crew of the Turriaiba struck as work of loading the steamer was under way.
 Some of the smaller transatlantic freight lines also are affected and the seamen's union claims to have received word from England that American ves- scls reaching British ports with non union crews will not be unloaded.
 H H. Raymond. president of the American Shipowners' association and of the Clyde and Mallory lines, in a statement declared that the policy of a closed shop was m American and that the shtpowners would not discuss it. He claimed that only 60 per cent of the men employed by the coastwfse lines were members of unions and that closed shops would mean discharge of thousands of men who had been efn- ployed for years by the shipping firms
 Mir Raymond said that a committee had been appointed by the shipowEers association to confer with the strikers and was ready to take up the questions of wages and working conditions, but would not consider the closed shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12

described by the animals swimming jus
 beneath the surface. A devil-fish shot t] the surface followed by two killers Tn
 huge black whale thrust itself half clea| of the water falling back in a shower q spray as the killers dashed for it's head The devilfish twisted about, threshed th) water with it's ponderous flukes, tried Il dive and escape, but the killers close
 in on it. Instantly it rolled to the s,lI
 face, this time almost under the bow
 of the ship. I saw the captain bend ove
 the gun, the tip of the harpoon drop 4 little, and the next instant a blindin
 cloud of vapof shot into our faces
 The blast of the gun was deafenins Through the clearing cloud of smoke
 saw black flukes hurtling out of the seq and the devilfish fell back with tremer1 dous, smashing blow upon the wate1
 Then the gigantic figure quivered
 straightened out and slowly sank. Ed
 a moment there was not a sound on tn ship save the measured flop, flop, flop of the line on the deck as the deadweigh : of 40 tons dragged it from the wincl
 The killers had disappeared at the flas of the gun, but before the winch brongf the carcass of the devilfish to the SUI face we saw all six of them in full pun | suit of the other two gray whales whic raced for the shore tried to foiloI them with my glasses, but they were los in the surf and I never saw them agai1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
COUNCIL TO LIFT
 BLOCKADE TODAY
By Associated Press

Paris, July 1.-The council of five has decided to raise the block was announced tonight.
 The councils decision was taken after receipt of the report of the legal experts declaring the offi- cial document notifying the coun- cil of ratifica ton of the treaty by Germany to be in due form.
 SO far as the action of the coun- cii concerns France. the measure will he effective only nfter pubii- cation in the Journal Official of decree annuIling the preceding decrees regarding the blockade,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
FORD'S SON TELLS
 WHAT FATHER DID
 ID HELP MN WAR
By Associated Press


 Mount Clemens, Mich, July IL-When the armistice was signed on November Il, 191S the great Ford Motor company plant at Detroit was entirely given over to war work according to Edsel B. Ford president of the company,
 MT. Ford occupied the entire session of court today, testifying in the suit of his father Henry Ford, against the Chi oago Daily Tribune, in which he seeks S1, eco GOO damages on a charge of libel. He had not concluded when adjournnent was taken until Monasy. Henry Ford was in court waiting to testify. The Ford company manufactured Lib erty airplane motors, Mir. Ford testified, and by a new process cheapened the pro duction of cylinders for this motor and manufactured all of the cylinders used by the Ford company other companies making Liberty motors and likewise the bearings. It made 5000 or 10000 artillery caissons; did the finishing work on two million helmets; perfected and produced new light armor for tanks, which with stood the shock of older armor twice it's weight and thickness; produced 16 or r tanks and had an order for 15,00O of them when the war stopped; turbines motohrs and boilers for the Eagle boats; | tractors to increase food production in England, and in. separate plant at River Rouge produced hulls for the l Eagle boats
 | Henry Ford, witness contained, main | tained in Enfland throughout the war a l hospital for Belgian refugees, and in the | United States turned over to government use large buildings in Cambridge, Mass | Atlanta, St. Louis, Cleveland, Lons Island Cty, Washington and Detroit. This testimony was largely designed as | an answer to the Tribune's allegations that in 1916 MT. Ford s pacifist utter ances and attitude so threatened to
 weaken the military powers of the 1 United States, thus destroying the govr ernment, that the newspaper was justi fled in calling him an anarchist, as it did | in an editorial June g, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
FOCH DISCUSSES
 ACTION AGAINST
 HUNGARIAN REDS
Rx Associated Pres,

By Associated Press
 Paris, July 11.-MarshaI Foch and representatives of CzechO-SlOvakfa and Jugo-SIoyia were before the supreme council of the peace con- ference today for discussion of , the movement of the partisans of Bela Kun, Hungarian communist foreign minister, against CzechO- SIovakia and Austria, and the advis- ability of combined military action against them.
 The different representative were asked to confer with their governments to find out to what extent they are ready to partici- pate in military operations against BeIa kun's forces. No decision will be reached until their reports are received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Exciting Hunt for Whales

From shooting Whales in the Far East, ''
 by Roy Chapman Andrews, in Asia
 Magazine.
 It was o'clock when I came on deck, and the sun was just rising out of the sea, great red ball of fire The man in the barrel at the masthead was swinging about watching the water ahead. Suddenly he clapped the glasses to his eyes, gazed forward toward the open sea, and shouted excitedly, "kijirar' e"hale). jumped as though bomb had been exploded on the bridge and wmrled around just in time to see a sill very fountain of spray shoot up al- most in the eye of the sun. It hung a moment in the air, then drifted away or the wind just as two other white jets spurted out Of the water near the first. A moment later I saw three black bodies which revolved slowly and then dfisap- , peared in the hollow of a great swell. In. stantly the ship was all astir. Members or the crew were rushing back and forth along the deck The little vessel leAped forward describing long swing, and headed for the whales. In five minutes the ship had reached the mirror like
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
CHINESE PATRIOTS ATTEMPT SUICIDE
 BEFORE PRESIDENT
sv assoetated rrsss


 San Francisco. July 11.-Chinesc patriots, according to message received today from Peking by H. C.. King, president of the Chi nese National Welfare society, en- deavored to commit suicide Sunday in the presence os Hsu shin Chong. president of China, in protest against the transfer of control of shantunG province to Japan by the peace treaty.
 Three members of the de1ega- tion of merchants, teachers and students succeeded in wOundin,s themselves severely before police guards could stop them, President Hsu told the delegation the treaty which gives Japan control over Shantung must be signed, the mes- sage stated,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
CO-Operative Store to
 Fight High Costs
By Associated rress

New York, July n.-As a practical step in fighting the high cost of living, the Republican club of the Twenty first as- sembly district is to be turned into CO., operative store for the sale of foodstuffs. The plan was announced today by Dep uty Attorney General Roberts Conklin, who has accepted the district leadership on condition that the clubhouse be used for this purpose
 The women voters in the district have the management of the club store and the initial expenses will be provided by assessing each member a small fee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
FRENCH MINERS TO
 STRIKE "A HOURS
By Associated Press

Paris, July 11..-The national council of the Miners Federation issued manifes- to today, asking all groups affiliated with the organization to observe the proposed o4-hour general strike July 21. The strike was advocated as a warning to the authorities who, it was said, are doing nothing to prevent the cost of liv- ing from increasing and nothing to pre- vent food speculation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Kills Wife and Self n~. A..>..~x.S p..

Knoxville. Tenn. July n.-Walter Shell. an ex-service man and, his wife were found dead this morning at their home in Elizabethton. Tenn, the vio- tims of murder and suicide. The cor oner found that several hours previous to the discovery of their bodies Shell had choked his wife, shot and killed her and then shielded. No~motive could be assigned. They had been married less than a month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Detective Sentenced
 to Life Imprisonment
av Associated Prsss

Macon, Ga, July 11.-W. O. Swift the first of six former city detectives to be tried in connection with the killing of two young men in store here on the night of April 30, which is alleged to have been a frame-up. was con- victed by a jury here tonight and was sentenced to life Imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Rear Admiral Mark
 Dies in Gloucester
By Associated Pres.

Gloucester, Mass, July n.-Rear Ad- miral Adolph Mark, U. S. N, retired. died sud denly today at hotel here, where he was summer guest He was born in Dresden, Saxony, in Germany. During the Spanish w4r he commanded the U. S. S. Scorpion and was promoted for conspicuous bravery. He retired in 1910 and had since lived in New York. Burial will be in the national cemetery al Arlington Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Argo Strikers Say
 More Trouble Due
By Associated r-s.s

Chicago, July 11-Strikers at the Argo, III, Corn Products Refining com pany, where a clash on Tuesday night between armed guards and strikers resulted in the death of three workmeu and the wounding of two score, de- clared today they were remaining firm and predicted serious trouble for the workmen imported Monday. as they said the company planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
SIX SOLDIERS ARE DROWNED AS TRUCK
 PLUNGES IN CREEK
By Associated Press

Alexandria, Va, July 1.-Two officers and four privates are known to have been drowned when an army truck cn route from Alex andrfa to Camp Humphrey plunged from bridge into the Greater Hunting creek near here early this morning. Fifteen men were in the truck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
SUSQUEHANNA TO
 DOCK EARLY TODAY
By Associated Press

Newport News, July 1.-The trans port Susquehanna tonight wirelesscd that she would pass in the Virginia Capes at o'clock tomorrow morning and debark 1900 officers and men here two hours later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Shipping Board to
 Establish Lines to
 Germany Immediately
By Associated Prs.

Washingt ton, July 11.-Steamship lines to Hamburg and Bremen, Germany, will be established as soon as cargoes are available at American ports, the shipping board announced today.
 The lines will operate from Bos- ton, New York, Baltimore and Phil adelphia. one vessel to he alIocated to the line between Philadelphia and Hamburg at once. For the shipment of cotton, lines also will be started from southern ports to Hamburg and Bremen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12
Expected Transport Arrivals

Washington, July 11--Expected }rans- port arrivals announced today wel e:
 Santa Eliza, New York, July 21 Bnford Newport News, July 22 Iowan. New York. July 19; Manchuria, New York. July r, and Black Arrow. New York. July 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-12

If you have half an hour to spar, don't spend it with some one wh hasn't-Forbes Magazine.
The spectator., 1919-02-28
METHODIST CHURCH.

The increased attendance and interest in the services last Sum- day was very much appreciated. If you are without a church home you are cordially invited to at- tend our services. We are glad to note the presence last Sunday of some who have not been at tending services. Beginning next Sunday the pastor will give 2 series of sermons on the ques- tion of Stewardship This is vital question today and we would like for every member ot the church to hear each of these sermons. The subjects for the seavices Sunday will be 'Discip- line in the Early Church. and What Constitutes a Call to Ser vice?" Special music bf the Choir at both services.
 M. V. Womack, Pastor.
The spectator., 1919-02-28
Ground Hog Scores One

The groundhog scored one on the weather. man today. The forecast for today was warmer and rain. MT. groundhog, in carrying out his six weeks bad weather, gave us a drop Tn temperature of about 36 degrees, registering 19 degrees above zero, which was just Il degrees warmer than the coldest day of the winter. The day opened with drifting snow from Kansas. The wind blew SO hard that when a flake hit the ground it bounced into the next county.
 We called Weatherman Guthrie over to explain why the ground hog beat him so badly and he was so disgusted and humiliated that he wouldn't talk about any thing but the League of Nations.
The spectator., 1919-02-28
Attention Teachers!

The teachers of Franklin coun- ty are hereby called to convene at the Court House at Ozark on Saturday, March, 15. 1919, for the purpose of organizing a teach ers' Association for our county. It is hoped that all licensed teachers will appreciate the im- portance of a closer cooperation in school work.
 We hope to kindle a spirit of progress and enthusiasm for bet ter schools that will reach every nook and corner of our county. I am sure that the time is ripe for a forward movement in ed ucational work, but the teachers are expected to set the pace in this needed advance.
 1 sincerely hope that every teacher will attend this meeting.
 Very respectfully,
 w. l. Agee.
The spectator., 1919-02-28

Good yellow corn chops at g per hundred at Edgin's.
The spectator., 1919-02-28
W0odman Circle
 Complete Organization

The Woodm an Circle completed it's organization Tuesday night.
 The degree team from Fort Smith. consisting of twenty two ladies. came down and installed the officers and put on the secret work for the benefit of the new members.
 A specially prepared supper was served at the Bristow Hotel for the visitors and the enter tainment committee. which was pronounced well planned. delic- iusly cooked and artistically served.
 After supper an open session of the lodge was held at which the Fort Smith ladies gave an exhibition drill. It was very beaut full and most impressive. The Circle were delighted to have the degree team with them, and it was a great inspiration to see them drill. The ladies were well pleased with the courtesies they received here and left with a very favorable impression of Ozark.
The spectator., 1919-02-28
CARD OF THANKS

We want to thank our friends who have so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and daughter, and for your sympathy for us in this time of grief.
 Norman McDade.
 Mir. and Mrs. P. M. Tanner.
The spectator., 1919-02-28
ROCK CREEK.
Health pretty good in thes'

Health pretty good in these parts.
 Adeline, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gillispie. has been real sick, but is about well now.
 We learn that Joe Gillispie has some sick folks at his home. Hope they will soon be up again.
 Bud Mckinney and family spent Saturday night with Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Perkins.
 Not much done towards farm ing in this community A very title blowing and SO me gardens planted.
 Mrs. Grover Young and child ren of near Webb City spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Hulett Anderson. and family while Gro yer visited his brothers in Okla homa.
 Mr. and Mrs, Bud Mckinney visited her aunt, Mrs. Silas Chil- dress, and family of Cass Sum- day night.