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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-01-11
No charmer, This!

Furthermore, why do they call an
ear-splitting whistle "siren?" Our
understanding Of a siren is that peo-
pie don't try to get away from her
Galveston News.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-01-11
Conditional.

Milliner-"I know that hat would
please your husband" Customer
"Not unless yon took 500 off the
price"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-01-11

A locomotive engineer has to whis-
tie for his pay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
HEALTH SURVEY MADE
OF MADISON COUNTY

JACKSON, Tenn, Aug. Is. (Spl.)-
The county health survey under the SUI
pervision of State Director Bishop of
rural sanitation has already begun with
Huntersville as it's starting point, Dr..
Crittenden, who has been sent here by
the state to do this work, together with
DR.. Hamilton, the county health Off
GER, have started a campaign against
the dangerous diseases which might be
easily prevented by proper sanitation.
The survey, which is part of the cam
paign, is being made by a crew of six
men who are making careful examina-
tons Of every house in the county as
to its supply of drinking water, the
yard and the toilets. Typhoid fever has
had a death grip on this county for
some time. These measures are being
taken In an effort to try to curb the
disease.
There will be a sort Of sanitary edu-
c%ational campaign carried on by the
county health department. There will
be lectures on sanitation and kindred
subjects. The prevalent diseases here
may be stamped out-by certain sanitary
measures striking at the sources of the
diseases. The lectures and lantern talks
will show the people the nature and
Of the diseases. The county
health survey will reveal to the people
Just what Is necessary at every home,
No force or restraint will be used to
bring about these improvements. The
people will be told what should be done
and why It should be done. If they
care to protect their health and that
of their neighbors they may accept
these suggestions. No measures will be
taken to force these things upon them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
MORE REFORM

A number of leading Texas Democrats, under the leadership
OF ex-senator Joseph Weldon Bailey, are to meet in Forth Worth
Tor the purpose of reforming the party in Texas. States rights
have been invaded, they claim, by the universe. suffrage law and
the nationwide prohibition law, and there are other tendencies
which these gentlemen would fan resist. They have cut out for
themselves a big job and one not easily accomplished. The best
way to reform a party is for each individual member to reform
himself, which he will not do. His dearest desire is to reform
someone else. Federal domination over the states has attained
to such magnitude and momentum that it cannot be halted
Rather will it go forward more and more. To turn back the.
wheels of time to the days of Jefferson and Jackson is neither pos
sible nor desirable. Both these great men served their country
wisely and well while they were here and alive. Neither one
would prove a good leader at the present time. Jefferson absorbed
the theories and philosophy of the French encyclopedias and real
lied them when freedom was won by this country. He was a
master builder and helped to perfect the government under which
we live. There his work ended. To each man is allotted a GER
tain part to do, and when that is done he is done. The master
builds or which is buht under his direction, New issues and new
posed OF as they present themselves. Each succeeding generation
must work while light is given it, because the night is sure to
come, when no man may work. 1t is all very we'll for party lead
ers TO go back to fundamentals and meet i'll counsel from time TO
time, but they cannot turn back the wheels of time or change the
course of destiny. What is done is done. The Democratic party
OF Texas and OF every other state, as well as OF the nation, is what
the people make it, and can be no worse nor wiser than its com
ponent parts, The proceedings Of this conference will be read
with interest and profit They will possess great academic value.
Bailey is one Of our supermen whose deiverances are always wei
coined and enjoyed. He and his associates may start something
10 make people think, but he can accomplish little. IT is beyond
human power to reform a national political party. 1t il difficult
to reform even an individual y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
PITILEss PUBLICITY

The committee appointed by the Chamber Of tCommercc to
investigate profiteering will be able to ascertain some interesting
facts if it will communicate with the real estate agents.
Already there is a disposition on the part of some OF them to
show that the owners and not the agents are the ones at fault and
responsible forfthe excessive rates that have been put into effect
Also there is a disposition on the part Of some tenants to
profiteer on their leases, Naturally among the large number of
renters many have and will change their locations before the expi-
ration of their leases. Some leave to accept other positions, and
others are transferred to other territory,
1t has developed already that some OF the renters have asked
a bonus Of as much as 500 for their lease and have gotten it.
Others have transferred their leases and rent notes and required
the sublesSee 10 execute other noteSSpayable monthly for the
increase.
Some of the property owners, it is stated, have raised their
rents from Sos to 500 and from $50 to $50 Z. month.
Ii the Chamber of Commerce committee will call before il. the
owners OF rental property and the agents for other property it will
be able to get the facts, a stenographic report OF the investiga-
ton should be kept and the developments should be made public.
There is nothing like "piiless publicity for those who have
shown no pity. "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
YAZ0O BEAT VOTES
$15O.000 FOR ROADS

YAZoo CITY, Mis-. Aug. is. (spl.)-.
Beat two, in Yazoo county, for several
years considering a bond issue for the
building Of permanent roads in that
beat, but divided as to which of the
roads in existence should be benefited
by the improvement, has voted a bond
issue which will enable that section Of
the county to spend what is estimated
to be $4,000 on its roads. The beat
has always favored good roads, and
now that the residents in that beat
have come to an agreement rs to the
roads on which the money is to be ex-
pended, SO far as to remove opposition
to a bond issue, the issue carried by a
vote of 244 to 81.
Beat two is the last of the countys
beats to inaugurate "a road building
campaign and in each 81 the other four
supervisors districts of Yazoo county
good roads are being built with money
for which the bonds have already been
issued. Never has this county been
known to take such an interest in good
roads,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
RUM0R OF CARRANZA
FORCE MUTINY DENIED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Denial of
reports that the Carranza garrison at
Chihuahua City had mutinied with the
intention Of going over to the Villa
forces was made in a statement today
by the Mexican embassy. The state
ment said: 70
THE Mexican embassy has received
a telegram from Gen. Miguel M. DIE
guez, commander Of military operations
in the state of Chihuahua, stating that
NJ mutinies have taken place in the
capital of said state, and that no con-
spirators have been executed. Gen.
who. planned to commit treason are Inn
plicated in the movement, which is ol
no Importance whatsoever. These petty
officers have been placed at the dis
posal OF the military judge for trial.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
The Public Be SerUed
Helps for HouSekeeberS in
Planning Sunday Dinner

Bessie R. Murphy, Director Elizabeth Ann Kitchen.
DREAMED DEVHED HAM IN ROLLS.
Cut a slice from top of each roll, remove the cru b., leaving a,
shell; put in oven and toast a light brown; mix one cup Of thick
white sauce with one small can of deviIed ham, fill inside cavity of
rolls, sprinkle with paprika and decorate around dish with cooked
beets cut in fancy shapes.
BEANS IN RAMEKINS. -
Cook one cup of rice; when done remove and line ramekins,
leaving space in center; fill with one can of beans, sprinkle with
paprika; serve.
CORN sCALLOPED WITH MACARONI.
/ 1Ocent package macaroni, 2 cups boiled corn or / can corn,
for baking dish; spread half of macaroni in buttered baking dish, add
half of corn and then half of white sauce; add remainder of maca-
roni, corn and white sauce in same manner; sprinkle with bread
crumbs and bake in moderate oven until crumbs are brown and
sauce is cooked up. 4 ##
To each 3 pounds of tomatoes add 1 teaspoon Of salt and / table
gravy; serve hot. H .ea taE
RICE POPOVERs.
1 cup cold boiled rice, 1 cup flour. l teaspoon baking powder, y
mash rice until smooth; sft flour. baking powder and salt together
twice; beat yolk of eggs, add whites beaten to a stiff froth and stir
them into rice; then add milk and flour alternately and beat until
smooth have gem pans creased and a little flour sHted into each;
fill twothrds full with the mixture and bake in a hot oven for Is
minutes; serve hot with molasses. ar ....t.
PEACH MELBA.
Put y can of canned peaches in the bottom of a sherbet glass.
cover with vanilla cream, set the other half Of a peach on TOP. cap
with tiny pyramid of ice cream and pour two tablespoons Of peach
syrup over each serving.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
D or SORROW HELD.

RIPLEY, Miss. Aug. is. (Spl)AThe
Ripley Masonic lodge held a lodge Of
sorrow at the grave of the late Capt. A.
c. Rucker on Sunday afternoon. He
was q native Of Missouri, came to Tip
pah county, Mississippi, about 1S41 and
lived here until his deathA He served
cult clek of the county before the Ciyil
war, was a Confederate captain in the
army, after the var was again elected
circuit clerk, and in 1869 was removed
by Gov. Ames, In the seventies he was
elected .chancery clerk Of the county and
served one term. He was q membet
Of the Masonic fraternity at Ridley for
more than 10 years, being at the time
of his death the oldest Mason in the
United States, so far as Information
could be had. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
FRIGHTENING WILL BE
INVESTIGATED AT ONCE

CLARKSDALE, Miss. Aug. Is. (Spl.)
Assistant Federal District Attorney ]
Lake Robertson announced this morn
ing that a special investigation of al
legged profiteering in C~larksdale and
Coahoma county would be instigated
following positive instructions to this
end from Attorney-General Palmer. s
Attorney Robertson stated that the
county and state food administration
agencies would be reorganized and
called on to act in conjunction with his
office in investigating these alleged
profiteers and hoarders, and that a
fair price" committee would also be
named. He has publicly asked the CO.
be found. The attorney states that
profiteers and hoarders of food, should
any be found In Clarksdale, will be
dealt with in va most severe manner.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
MAYOR OF CLARKSDALE
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE

CI.ARKSDALE, Miss, Aug. Is. (Spl.1
AT a meeting of the commissioners OF
the city Of Clarksdale last night Mayor
j. w. McNair rendered his resignation,
effective about Nov. L. Mr.. McNair was
serving his second term as mayor, hav-
ing been inducted into office succeed
ing himself on jan /, 1918.
He gave as his reason for resigning
| that he could not do justice to the POI
litical job as mayor of Clarksdale and
| to his place as agent in Clarksdale for
the Y. & M. V. railroad. An election
| has been called for Aug. rs, to select
q successor to Mayor McNair.
The commissioners last night also de.
cided to call an election to pass on a
proposed $500, 900 municipal improve
ment bond isue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
CHILD DIES FROM
SLEEPING SICKNESS

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Aug. is.
(Spl)-Blue Mountain has Just had its
first death from what may have taen
sleeping sickness, the victim being Jew
Ell Hall, the little daughter of Ben Hall,
of this place. The patient lay i'll for
weeks and according to n~eighbors she
| seemed In a state of slumber with her
| eyes open at the sanre time, She was
about six years old. u
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
FREIGHT RATES. WILL BE
DISCUSSED AT JACKSON

JACKSON, Tenn, Aug, rs. tspl.)-
The freight rate proposition will be
open for discussion by all property own
ers OF this city at the mass meeting
which Is to be held at the courthouse
Saturday, Aug. %, at 2 p. m.
The discussion viii be opened by a
statement OF the situation by Secretary
McGehee Of the Southern Interior
Traffic League. Every property owner
will have a chance to express himself
on the question,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

Williams has been placed in the county
jail at this place. charged with the
der OF 0rte Post, The killing occurred
at the Parknan gin in this county last
saturday, Following the killing, VIII
liams surrendered to officers at War
rem, but was transferred to the jail
here as the killing occurred in this
county, No particulars are given as
to his reason for killing Post. Both are
young men and are married.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
PRISONERS MAKE CROPS
THEN RETURN TO JAIL

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Aug. 15.-sen-
fenced to 80 days in jail at the April
term Of federal court and allowed to
return home to finish their crops, John
a. Hart, C, A. Lipscomb, j. T. Howard,
G, F. Pickett, ]. L. Phillips and Ed Put
county .jail, here, to begin their prison
terms, The men had been placed on
their honor by Judge Grub, and none
failed. gAs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
A REFUSE HELP.

TOXIC, Aug. rs, (By the Associated
Press.)-It has been learned that the
liberation by the cabinet and the diplo-
matte advisory council. has informed
the government of Admiral kolchak
that Japan IL unable to accede to its
request to send several divisions Of
troops 30 assist Kelchak In the war
against the B~olshevikL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
A NO INSURANCE.

JACKSON, Tenn. Aug, Is. tSpl)--
Mack Harper enjoys the distinction OF
favinr been the only overseas man
from Madison county who had no war
risk insurance. He believed he would
be wasting money on Insurance since
he fully Intended to return home. This
was an unu sual incident. The insur-
ance which was offered by the govern
ment in any size policy up to $4,000
was 50 cheap that 80 Der cent, OF the
men took out insurance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
NEW ~MlLLi0N-D0LLAR
BRIDGE OVER TENNESSEE

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. l5.-
Announcement was made here Thurs
day by General Manager Horace Baker,
of the Southern railway system, that
a million-dollar steel bridge would be
constructed at ono over the Tennessee
river, eight miles north of Chattanooga,
to replace the structure recently con
demned and abandoned as unsafe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

saw, on the level, a daring Young devil
Is Clarence Terwilliger Topp,
At fountains he'll play, and six times
q day,
He's guzzling stra wherry popl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
YeEditOrN Mods
GsaeJolts and Jes4s
ErT Slipped Past
WS4Tke Blue Pencil
CHEER UP, HEM

Henry Ford may get some consolation
In investing that six cents damages he
got from the Chicago Tribune In three
postage stamps, to be affixed to letters
to the editor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Mr.. Lucius W. Proudfoot, the wel-known inventor of WeehaWken.
evolved a new nonexposive gasoline to be used for the purpose OF
cleaning gloves and kid shoes, although, of course, not to be used in
automobiles or gasoline stoves. The gasoline was, according to the
inventor, absolutely harmless, and would render the cleaning of gloves
a pleasure instead of a peril. In order to demonstrate the dociity OF
his invention, Mr.. Proudfoot took a barrel of it into his studio and
dropped a lighted match into it. The funeral was held at the church.
Some of the shingles of his house are still falling in neighborfng town
ships. ## 4" &## .M4g rs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
SAW CUTS OFF FINGERS.

RIPLEY, Miss, Aug. Is. (Spl,)-Rob-
ert Goudy had the misfortune to get his
hand caught in the saw at the Strick-
land mill north of town Tuesday and
lost W fingers from his left hand, and
sustained other serious cuts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Now that the editor Is out Of Jail,
We expect to see more room on the
first page for the real news,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

The Japanese newspapers say the Republicans are fighting
the league OF nations ito promote party interest" which shows
a keener insight Of American politics than some OF us have.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
THEY SURE ARE.

II may be merely human nature but
some people can't get away from the
fact that profiteer and bueaneer are
synonymous.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
YES slRl
NERE'S HOW,

Drinking out Of q jug 500 will b.
q lost art,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
NOPE.


Nobody ever names a daughter MARY
Ann these days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

They may be unregenerate, but we
know several newspapermen who would
rather spend 10 nights in a harroom
than 10 days In jail
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Now that two candidates for mayor
are in the field, there will be no dearth
OF people to tell 'em how to run the
city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

before time for her train to leave. But
we doubt 1t.
A ride on a Linden avenue car con-
vinces us beyond the question of q
doubt that Darwin was right.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
WHOA,

"Cothes One-Third Higher in 1890"
says a headline, We trust the writer
referred to price and not to the physical
condition OF milady's finery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Tic writer who said the United States overlooked some
good export chances might have added that it has also aver
looked some excellent deport opportunities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Not ever the jury is fooled when a
lawyer weeps while pleading his clients
cause,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Congress has appropriated 100000 to carry out the presi-
had made a demand? .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
WHERE is HE7

What has become OF the old fashioned
gentleman who used to while away his
leisure hours by fiddling Pop Goes the
Weasel?"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
BURGLARY-No INSURANCE

Some OF our leading and perhaps ~wellkriown burglars, eight
in number, went to the Harry Dean store, Lamar avenue and
Rozell street, Thursday night. in a big, fine automobile and
stole about $1,000 worth OF merchandise,
Several persons, no police being among the number, saw
them load up and drive away After the alarm was given 1t
required 80 minutes to get central to answer the telephone, and
considerably longer to get an officer to the scene. ~
This is the second time this store has been robbed within
the past month. The storeis owned by two young men, Law
renee w. and Irwin r. sons Of the late Harry Dean, They are
honest, Woodworking young men, who are trying to get ahead,
The first time the store was robbed the burglars carried
away about $1,000 worth OF merchandise. The propretors had
burglary insurance for that loss.
On account OF the rotten protection afforded by the police
department the insurance companies cancelled the burglary insur-
ance. and the loss Thursday night was unprotected.
We don't know what the people think about this condition
OF affairs, but IN our Judgment the burglars have about as little
respect for the police department under the administration of
Mr.. Quinn as the ~law-abiding people have, and that is getting
mighty low.
There isn't much prospect for improvement while tbe derort,
ment is recruited from the rogue's gallery.
Hotel keepers throughout the country saw thew mist b,,.
SSooOoOO more a year for their rooms because prohibition is
in effect, being the first intimation that a room with iulor is
cheaper than one without.
Tic writer who said the United States overlooked some
good export chances might have added that it has also over
looked some excellent deport opportunities.
The japanese newspapers say the Republicans are fipht;ne
the league OF nations ITO promote party interest" which shows
a keener insight OF American politics than some OF us have.
Congress has appropriated 100000 to carry out the ,rcs;
dents suggestion" for ourbing the profteers. lust suppose he
had made a demand?
There is no fear that the prince Of Wales will not receiv,
all the attention he deserves, but the fear is that he will no
receive more.
The report that there is a revival of industry in Mckee
merely inspires the apprehension that Villa is at work again.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

There is no fear that the prince Of Wales will not receive
all the attention he deserves, but the fear is that he will not
receive more. r
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Hotel keepers throughout the country saw thew must have
$SOoOOOUW more a year for their rooms because prohibition Is
IN effect, being the first intimation that a room with liouor ;s
cheaper than one without, -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
HARD TO BELIEVE

Any person who will stop and think
for u moment will realize that at one
Time every food proflteer in this coun-
try was a sweet, Innocent baby.
A@
An inviting smile is all some men
need to FORGET every good resolution
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15
GROWING OLD.

1t seems but yesterday when l
Was full of pep and was4young and spry,
| worked all day and danced all night
And got up feeling out of sight.
But now, II | stay out once a week,
My head feels dull and my joints all squeak,
I've not changed much in my form or face,
But | can't bat round with the old-time grace.
The solemn truth is impressed on me,
I'm not as young as | used to be.
1t seems but yesterday when |
Was round and hittin' the spots called high.
It's no time since l was a gay young blade,
But now | can't somehow maket the grade,
Let others 60 out and max the speed;
I'd rather sit home and smoke and read.
! do not yearn for the first row seat
At the musical shows. but am more discreet,
And So 1t is very plain to see
I'm not as young as ! used to be,
My hair it Is thinner. by far. on top,
And now a young buster calls me pop"
And another sign is on hand. Gee whiz!
A little touch of the rheumatic.
Now any old color tie will do.
I'm wearing a chest protector, too.
Eve lost all love for the rowdy-dow,
Pm playing ~cribbage and checkers now.
The women's fashions are naught to me;
I'm not as young as l used to be.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Perhaps there once was a woman
who was not all aflurry for five hours
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

The report that there is a revival of industry in Mexico
merely inspires the apprehension that Villa is at work again.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-15

Eggs are selling for 6 cents a dozen in China, but few people care
for china eggs as a steady diet.
One OF the unnecessary things Is a fve-year guarantee on a foun-
tain pen. Nobody was ever able to keep, one that long.
.H s. '
Good for Man or Beast; a Sure Cure for Lnmbago," was the motto
on the label of a bottle. A Rhode Island man took a dose OF the stuff
and 1T cured his lumbago, all right. The funeral was held from the
house.