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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-21
RED TAPE FINALLY UNWOUND
For a Time II Had Serst. Hayes Tied
UP, But He Came Out
Lieutenant.

Once upon q time there was q man
who fired" his employees that he might
have the pleasure Of hiring them over
again. That would seem to be some
what the way with the mariDe. corps.
1t 'tires" its men that the government
may do them special honor.
Scrgt. Edgar Hayes, q red-blooded
patriot Of the marine corps, overheard
an aspersion upon the uniform of his
service. Sergeant Hayes promptly hit
the speaker in the nose. The marine
corps sat upon his case in solemn
court-martisl, and after much deliber-
alton dismissed Sergeant Hayes from
the service, thus creating civil dlsabil.
tiles. The case later was reviewed by
the president. who pardoned Hayes and
restored him to citizenship. Hayes
has now been restored to the service
and created first lieutenant, an act
of congress having empowered the pres
ident TO make the appointment.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-21
Huge Hallstones.

There are numerous well-authenti
Gated case: Of hailstones weighing half
pound ond more, but claims which
go far beyond this meager weight are
made. Stones of six to eight pounds
are said to have fallen In Namur in
1719, and the missionary, Father Hue,
who ought to be credible witness,
records The fall in Tartary in 1S43 Of
n block Of ice as big rs milestone,
which took three days to melt. In
May, 1902, Hungarian village report.
ed an 1,100-pound block. requiring
eight men to move 1t, and in Tippoo's
time one ~ big as an elephant was
said to have fallen near Sergapatam.
These are "so,ne" hailstones.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-21
Tom SAWYER Grown Up.

Somewhat reminiscent of the meth
DDS of one Tom Sawyer, who did not
enjoy embarrassing the picket fence.
was the means adopted by an in
genious official nj the school field meet
on Belle Isle Friday. This individual
had charge Of the large man-power
clock, mounted atop n high platform,
which required his attendance Mt five
minute intervals to advance, the
hands. He noted that several pho
togrnphers were looking longingly ut
the stepladder he used In mounting to
the clock, and whenever one of them
approached to borrow the ladder he
would anticipate the request with II
statement that they could take It for
five minutes If they would first 60 up
and move the clock hands for him. Il
ceremony which he directed from Il
shady position on the ground.-Detroit
Free Press.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-21
A NASTY COLD
EAsED AT ONCE
"Pape's Cold Compound" then
breaks up a cold in
few hours

Don't stay stufed-upl Quit blowing
and snuffling! A dose of "Pape's Cold
Compound" taken every two hours until
three doses are taken usually breaks up a
severe cold and ends all grippe misery.
The very first dose opens your clogged-
up nostrils and the air passages Of the
ing, soreness and stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the quick
est, surest relief known and costs only
q few cents at drug stores. 1t acts with
out assistance, tastes nice, contains no
auinine--Insiss upon Pape'si
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-21

1t is a roundabout way or uOing n
man honor. And IT shows something
wrong with the system. We wonder
what the dignified gentlemen Of the
courtmartial would have done if it had
been proved that Sergeant Hayes. now
Lieutenant Hayes. having overheard
IN dispersion upon his honorable serv-
fec. had conAoncd 1t by innction.-Cin-
cinnati TimcS-Star.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-21
Discover New Diamond Field.

new African diamond field has
been discovered by officers of the Brit
fsh geological survey in the Gold
Coast. The stones are found in shall
low quartz gravel g. miles northwest
OF Accra, capital OF the colony. About
600 gems have already been found.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-21
Husbnnd--Have you had pleasant

Hushhhh--HaVe you mad pleasant
afternoon?
Wife-No; Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs.
JenkinsOn came together and left to-
gether. / had lot Of things about
Mrs. Wilkinson I wanted to tell Mrs.
Jenkinson, and l had lot Of things
to tell Mrs. Wilkinson, but, of course,
when they were both together 1t was
% use.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
THOMAS B. KING SPEAKS
FOR CENTENARY DRIVE

FORREST CITY, Ark, June 7. (Spl.)
Thomas b. King, chairman Of the
Memphis Coco Roads association and
seeretary-treasurer of the Memphis
Methodist Hospital association, was the
guest of honor at a banquet given by
the men of the church in the basement
of the First Methodist church Of this
city on Thursday evening, at which
covers were laid for rs. The visitor
spoke of the great success and impor~
lance of the centenary movement, en-
larging upon the opportunities for
Christion work now confronting the
laymen In carrying forward the many
activities for which the church is stand
ing sponsor and upon which she must
make good.
MIR. King also laid particular stress
upon the need of thorough and attrac-
tive work among the children and
younger people to the end that the
Sunday school exercises be made the
department of first Importance in the
religious life of the community and be
strengthened and enlarged until not one
single child should be left who does
not come under the influence of the
teachings of the Scriptures through
some organized body of Christian work.
arG
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
Jolly Testers TO
Top NeW Bill at Locus
"Oh, You Women" Photo Comedy, viii Also
Be On Bill for First Half.

fresh from the writer's of the best
comics In songland
Others to be found on the bill will
include Harry Bender and AL Herr in
@ number of athletic stunts; Ed and
Joe Smith In a revue of new songs,
dances and fun, and Gladys Van and
Artie Pierce in a pleasing act entitled
The Dainty Delights"
"Oh, You Women" featuring Ernest
Truck and Louise Huff, Will be the
first half film offering. The picture
Is a. satire on the part the women
o In winning the war and on the
common belief that when the men re-
turned, the jobs would all be occupied
by women wearing overalls and trou-
serS,
The second portion of the week will
have two returned army men, Sergeants
jimmy Shea and Robert Bowman, for
merly of the tank corps, as the head
liners. Trench stories. trench songs
and trench humor will be presented by
these young men in q most interesting
way.
Others supporting them on the bill
will include Beatrice Lambert, known
as the international girl who offers
character songs; AL Harris and Grace
Lyman In a comedy. 1.-THE Variable
Pair, : In which Miss Lyman does a bit
OF male impersonation; Robb and Rob-
Back to School Days" and a domestic
sketch, The Turning Point"
Ethel Clayton viii be the film star.
her new vehicle being "Vicky Van"
picturized from the story by Carolyn
Wells and In which mystery. a dual
life on the part Of the wife and a ro-
nance are unfolded in a striking man
Eer,
Loew's news events and other short
reels are added to both bills.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
"HeGrts Adrif"
Starts Week at
Locus Princess
Mary Pickford Will Star in
Picturesque Romance of
Pacific Isle.

Mary pickford in the romantic and
picturesque story of the Pacific islands,
Hearts Adrift," will be starred Sun
day and Monday at Loew's Princess.
Hearts Adrift" is a simple story, that
OF a girl who is cast upon an island
and who leads a primitive existence
until fate throws a man at her feet.
They love each other and despite the
fact that the man already has a wife,
they espouse each other, The girl be-
comes a mother and later when the
mans wife appears on the scene, the
distracted waif leaps with her child into
an abyss. The mar n his wife are
thus reunited. Loew's News Weekly is
added for Sunday n a new comedy
reel will be shown for Monday and
Tuesday.
Shirley Mason In 1.-THE Rescuing An
gel'' will be the star ror Tuesday only.
In her latest production Miss Mason
has an excellent part in an excellent
adaptation of the play of the same
name which vas written by Clare Kun
mer. In the role of Angela, the charm
ing and winsome daughter Of a bank
rupt, who weds a millionaire, Miss Ma
son is afforded an excellent opportunity
to display her talents as a screen
Coincidence,
Wednesday and Thursday Dorothy
Dalton in THE Homebreaker' will be
the attraction. THE HomebreaKer'' Is
the story of how a clever young girl,
who had learned to know life because
of her experiences as a travelling sales
woman, undertakes to cure her erst-
while lover of pleasure madness that
has estranged him from her. A new
Mr., and Mrs. Sidney Drew comedy,
Harold, the Last of the Saxons,' will
be added.
Marguerite Clark In her new comedy,
Lets Elope,' will be starred for Fri
day and Saturday. The plot of Lets
Elope' deals with n young wife of an
author who believes herself neglected
and plans to elope with a shallow
Drained young man. How the husband
learns of this and takes a hand in the
subsequent proceedings combines to
make this one of the greatest comedies
In which Miss Clark mas been seen in
many a day, Miss Clark wears several
stunning gowns in this picture.
Loew's News Weekly Is also shown
these two days,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
Pistol and Cushing on
First Half at Orpheum
BlGckface Comedians Will Head List of Acts
for Three Days Beginning Sunday

Lew Pistol and o. w. Cushing, ex-
ponents Of blackface comedy, come to
the Orpheum Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, They present an offering
that SAVIOR of old II minstrelsy,
which they bill as 1.-THE Stranded Min
%strels,' reminding one that the only
stage prod let of the nineteenth century
that has withstood the test of time, is
the burnt-cork comedian. Their clean,
wholesome picture OF irrepressible hui
man nature as nature exhibits herself
IN the negro race, is one of the best
features In modern a~musements.
The announcement that Pistol and
Cushing are returning should be a well
come n to all Memphis theatergoers
as they will remember this act during
the Orpheum regular season. year be-
fore last, when their expression, $50 1t
has come to this, Philip" made many
laugh.
G. Swayne Gordon and company have
a comedy somewhat different, entitled
"Off With the Old Love-" that tells the
story Of a rising author who owes a
great measure of success and inspira-
ton to the help and advice of a young
girl whom he met in the city. The
girl knowing nothing about his engage
ment to a girl in the country, loses her
heart to him, In the heydey of his sue
cess, he decides in favor of the country
girl.
The McIntyers are premier marksmen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
''Other FeIIOW"
Is at NeW Lyric

THE Other Fellow" a musical come
dy with several Illuminating side lights,
pleased a large audience at the New
Lyric theater Friday night. when it had
ITS first presentation of a two nights
run. The play is largely the same as
"Howdy Pap" which was recently pre-
sented by the Loyal Order of Moose
lodge. but several features of an inter-
esting nature have been added which
virtually changes the entire aspect of
the production.
The musical numbers, including
Mickey" and the "Opium Fiend's
Dream were especially commendable,
Miss Mabel Martin winning new honors
in the leading role in the latter mum
Der, in which she was assisted by
Messrs. Jacobson and Crawford.
Miss Irene Sturla's rendition of
Mickey" with chorus, repeated the hit
of the previous performance, n her
direction of the performance adds to
the laurels she has already won as a
producer.
THE other Fellow will be repeated
again Saturday night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07

They present some clever marksman-
snip. Junanita is billed as the Dainty
Darling of the Air"
The feature film for the first half
of the week will be Zena Keefe in IAN
Amateur Widow" In this production
Miss Keefe enacts the role of Rhoda
Candy, an orphan heiress who is pest
cred by a lot of nagging relatives and
who runs away to get rid of them. She
masquerades as the widow of n man
who is supposed to have committed
suicide and then things begin to hum,
The vaudeville for the last half of
the week Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, will consist of the La
France Bros, two physically perfect
specimens of manhood. They present
an exhibition combining strength, mus
cular development and head balancing.
Pauline Haggard is slightly different.
She renders a number of songs in that
somewhat different name that makes
her number stand out as one of the
c!assiest in vaudeville. Kale and Coyne
present a comedy manipulating oddly.
The feature picture will be What
Am l Bid starring Mae Murray. THE
Brat O. Yarnell's," is the role played by
Mae Murray in her newest Universal
special production. Miss Murray. often
seen as the society debutante, as the
popular ~danseuse, or as one favored
by the luxurie3 of life, wears the rags
of poverty.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
PARIS STRIKE OUTLOOK
STILL Is UNCHANGED

, PARIS, June Z. (By' the Associated
Press. 1.-THE strike situation was UNI
changed this morning, While a few of
the smaller walkouts have been settled
to the satisfaction of the workers sew
eral fresh ones have broken out, The
principal strike movements are in the
transportation and metal industries, a
settlement seemingly being as far off
as ever
The general labor federation has is
sued a long proclamation indorsing
strikes which now are going on, but
at the same time eNhorting the strik-
ers to keep the movement on a purely
professional ground.
British labor organizations have decid-
ed to make a similar effort, the fedora
tion has asked them to coordinate the
action Of the two proletariats. Conse-
quently the time that action win be
taken will depend upon the answer re-
ceived from the British unions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07

Romeo and Juliet" The Tanning OF
the Shrew' and "She Stops to Con,
quer.'
annual tour Of this fine organization,
and IL is remarkable Of note that It's
general welcome each year has been
more demonstrative than the preceding
visit,
Only by improved work could this
have been attained and the added favor
does not appear to have spoilt the per-
formers, DeyereuX himself NAV be
said Ia have been a satellite in his be-
ginning He is now d~eservedly an un-
qualified fixed star.
The seat sale is announced TO open
June 10 at L. II. Clarke & Bros. and
the State Normal school.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07

The Seven Jolly fosters, comprising
six men and a woman, presenting
minstrclsy a la carte, will headline the
new bill which moves into Loew's Ly-
ceum Sunday afternoon for the first
portion of the week.
The act Is n minstrel show Of the
tabloid version and Is said to be hand
somely staged and costumed. The
woman acts as the ~interlocutor, and
the comedy, songs and dances are
provided by the half dozen blackface
comedians.
Nothing on the Level" is the title
Of an amusing comedy skit in which
Ralph Ash and Sam Hyams are fea-
tured and which will be one of the fea-
ture numbers on the program. These
two comedians offer Hebrew character
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
IMPROVES,

GREENWOOD, Miss, June Z. (Spl)
1t is estimated that $500, 900 worth of
building is now under way In the city
of Greenwood, Many new homes are
now under course Of construction and
new buildings and improvements are
being erected In the business section
of the city, according to Contractor
Pat Thomas, as many persons who had
contemplated building have deferred
same on account of scarcity of labor.
MIR Thomas stated that there is no
skilled labor to be obtained in Green
wood, and that 1t was also impossible
to secure common laborers,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07

MOTHER RETURNS FROM
VISIT TO SOLDIER SON

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, June I,
(Spl)-Mrs. j, f, Parks, mother of
three gallant Tippah boys who saw hard
service in France, has returned from
New York city. where she has been at
tending her son, j. Frank Parks. Jr,
now in a government hospital there
slowly recovering from wounds received
In battle which almost cost him his
life, Physicians in charge OF his case
believe he win finally ge entirely wen,
though he has a long, weary wait be-
fore him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
SOCIALISTS
SEEK PEACE CHANGES

PARIS, June Z. (By the Associated
Press. THE Socialist group met in the
chamber OF deputies yesterday and
adopted a resolution expressing the
hope that the allied governments will
bring ame~liorations to the peace treaty,
giving 1t a character more In conformity
with the conditions OF a just and last
situation of Germany and the peoples
not forming part of the society of ma
tons be defined more clearly and in a
favorable sense"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
FEW NEGROES LEFT.

BLUE MOUNTAIN. Miss, June Z.
(Spl)-As n result Of Il general exodus
of negroes from this place during the
war period when high prices paid for
labor in the North attracted so many
blacks to move to that section, only
three or four negro families are now
left In the negro quarters Of Blue
Mountain, With the exception Of house
hold servants, no negroes live inside the
municipal limits of this place. and
while there are plenty of black people
in the country near town, Blue Noun
tain proper is strictly a white mans
habitat, though the o~itizenry of Blue
Mountain is liberal and sympathetic in
its attitude toward the less fortunate
ru1p
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
NEW ALBANY TRUSTEES
ELECT SCHOOL TEACHERS

NEW ALBANY. Miss, June 7, fspl)
The board Of trustees of he New
Albany public schools have completed
the selection Of the faculty for the en-
suing year, which is as follows. Prot.
L. Spence, superintendent; J.. Z.
buchanan, principal and hall teacher;
J, l.. Moffitt, mathematics; Miss Vivian
Dorsey, English; Miss Vera Horne.
Latin and science. Miss Madge Spiva,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
OFFICER KILLED WHEN
AIRPLANE FALLS

MIAMI, Fla, June 7.-Iieut, Leland
S, Mugg. Of ~lnterlachen, Fla, was in
stantly killed here yesterday when an
airplsne in which he was a passenger
fell at the Marine flying field. Lieut..
Needham, pilot of the plane, escaped
with a few bruises.
Lieut.. Mugg had only recently been
discharged from the l4sth infantry.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07

history; Miss Helen Spence, seventh
grade; Hiss Lois Smith, high sixth
and low ,eventh grades; Mrs. Lorene
Maxey, sth grade; Miss Beulah craig
fifth grae. Miss Estelle Houston
fourth gfde; Miss Lula Mayes, sec
ond grade Miss Inez Witt, first grade
Miss Corn Stewart, piano, with MIS-.
W. 7. BoVell. assistant. The teachers
for the Cleeland Street school are Miss
Matte Thmpson, principal and first
grade; Mi Leila Hollis, second grade;
Miss Annil Laurie Fitzpatrick, third
grade; MI Ruth = Boswell, fourth
grade; Mrs Ruth Caldwell, piano.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
Devereux Will
Give Plays at
Normal School

The popular shakespearean and old.
comedy star, Clifford Devereux and
nus interesting end charming leading
lady, Zlnita Graf, are TO appear al The
state Normal school, Friday and Satur-
day, June Is and IL. for two nights
ana matinee Saturday. The following
pays have been selected by request
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07
TEN EXILEp BY FRENCH.

DARMSTADT, June Z. (By the AS
ISOLATED Press. )-Ten persons expelled
from portions Of the Rhineland occupied
by the French because they refused to
deal with the new republic, II is al
legged have reached this city. They
claim to have been confined by the
French in the barracks at Worms.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-07

LANDING STATION LEASED

JoNESBoRo, Ark, June I, tspl1-
The chamber Of this after
noon closed a deal with w. L, Gage
whereby II will lease 40 acres Of land
to be used as a landing station Tor
aviators coming to Jonesboro,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-02-06

and two tnblespoonfuls OF vinegar.
Boil TO the hard crack In cold water.
Cool until II can be handled. then pull
as other taffy. Cut aud roll In waxen
paper.
italian Honey candy.-Take one
pint Of honey. two pounds of chopped
almonds. three-fourths of n pound of
pecans, n teaspoonful of cinnamon
and onc-hnlf pound of grated choco.
late. Boil until thick and smooth, then
roll and allow to cool. Cut In round
cakes and dry them In the oven.
Fruit Sweets.-Take one cupful
each of dates, figs, ralslns and nut.
meats; prepare as above. adding one
and n half ~teaspoonfuls of orange
Juice, n little grated rlnd and ono.
eighth of n cupful 1.-TWO tablespoon.
ruls) OF honey. Mold In small balls
and roll In cOconut.
Nougat.-l5eat the whites Of four
eggs until stif. Boil w cupfuls Of
strained honey until II cracks, pour
slowly over the beaten whites of the
eggs. Stir In the nuts and beat until
smooth, pour out on n waxed paper.
with another and n weight and
let stand over night. Cut In squares
and wrap In waxcd paper.
Chocolate Chips.-Take one and n
half cupfuls of corn strip and hnlf n
:upful Of molasses boil until Il cracks
IN crld water. Pour into an oiled pan.
cool and pull. Pull into ribbon.shapcd
pieces one-hnlf inch wide and cut In
strips n Inch long. Set AWAY TO be.
some hard. When cold and brittle, dir
In melted chocolate and cool on waxed
paper.
oiaeed Fruit and Nut eaIIs.-Tnke
one cupful each Of dates. figs and
ruisins with two cupfuls of nuts. Wash
and dry the fruit. remove stones from
the dates and put all through meat
chopper, mixing the nuts with the
fruit. DO not use the finest knife ms
the balls are better II not too pasty
Boil together two cupfuls OF corn
strip, one-fourth cupful each Of sugar
and water with a tablespoonful OF
vinegar. Cook until the mixture Is
,rittle when dropped In cold water,
Set the pan over hot water and dir
he balls. which have been rolled the
,ize Of a hickory nut. into the boiling
lrup. Let dry on a buttersd tin or
Saxsd paper.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1919-02-06
After the Flu"
Fever or Cold
Clean the Acidity and Toxic Poisons
Out of the Digestive Tract

Millions are now suffering from the
after effects of the deadly "fu." Il
fever or Il cold. Their nppetites IRE
poor; they are weak. and they are
waiting for their strength to come back.
II these people could only realize
that the return to health and strength
would he greatly helped by giving at
teDtion to the stomuch-that Is, remOv.
Ing the acidlty and toxic pOisons from
The entire digestive tract, making II
act naturally, SO that the body will
receive the full strength OF the food
cnten-a great deal of suffering would
be saved to humanity.
Everyone knows that the disease It.
self. and the strong medicines that
have been taken, upset the stomach.
leave Il hot and fevcrlsh, the mouth
dry. the tongue coated. n nasty taste,
and no desire to ent. This Is n poor
foundation to build new strength on.
Now. tens Of thousands of people all
over this country are using EAToNlC
for the purpose Of cleaning these
poisonous uftcr.efrccts right nj of the
system and they are obtaining wonder
full results So wonderful. that the
amazingly quick benefits ARE hardly
bclievnble, just as shown In the RI.
mnrknble letter which IL published
upon the request Of this sturdy old Civil
War veteran. lie Is II years old. Read
what he says EATONIC did for him {:
- am an old soldier, pas, scv
en'y seven years. had the span
I-h Influenza And II lett my stomach