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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
Mrs. Wilson WoodroW'S Article
by MRS. WILSON WOODROW,
The world famous writer on vital subjects.

Fetch Of hers worth the sense of quiv-
ering injustice she is continually plant
ing In her daughters soul, the incen-
tive she is constantly giving to mutiny
and deception, the loss Of confidence
she is piling up2 ,.
any respect. The world Is largely
made up of people with a negative
reaction. That Is the reason why all
great inventors and reformers and men
Of new ideas in any direction have
had such a tough row to hoe, With
when any new proposition, scheme or
Suggestion is presented to u.s. is to
Learn to say MOI" is pounded into
our youths as a precept OF shining
virtue. And yet the negative forces,
have meyer, advanced civilization by
a single inch.
Learn to say Yes" is a doctrine that
Is of far more value. 1t Is the af-
firmative spirit, the calm, unflinching
determination of daring souls that has
| always set this great world spinning
down the ringing grooves OF change.
Not that | am urging a weak and
uneonsidered yielding to every new
ism and every untried suggestion
that is put forth by wild-eyed vision
aries n dreamers. II we were to
SllS NllN Abhl9 30 We WOuld Oil bOgAA
be starting out to dig gold or bore for
oil at the foot of the rainbow.
merely plead for the open mind.
The man from Missouri Is the ideal
person to deal with, provided there is
behind his SHOW me4 a Willingness
to concede and agree, not a stubborn
rampant Of dissent which only dynamite
or an earthquake can remove. l plead
for the mind that Is really open-with-
out the string of an already settled
mo" attached to it,.
And in the meantime, with a world
that is largely conservative in its mental
processes, and is inclined like my friend
to say, No, on the first impulse, with
out hardly knowing why it says it,
| will give you a hint as to the best
way to meet the negative reaction.
In dealing with a man or woman
OF the negative reaction type, never
give them a chance to say no. Plant
your seed first, Let the idea take root
In their minds and become familiar
least point out the objections to the
course It will entail. This inevitably
arouses the ~combative spirit on the
part of the other person, and by lead
ing him into argument makes him such
a champion of the idea hat eventually
he regards the suggestion as having
come from himself.
In other words. you use his very
negative reaction" to gain you ends.
1t is a method often used by success
full promoters and book agents, Had
her little daughter used II with my
friend instead of exploding her request
like a bomb of INT, l am sure she
would have gone skating,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
The Public Be SerUed

Dear K. c, R-DoH't you know It
was cruel 10 Joke about "Auntie," who
speHt so much time picking hairs out
OF her ehin2 | I'M afflicted with super
fiuous hair, and being extremely ,sensl-
tive about u, as are an women VINO are
so afflicted, ! was terribly embar-
raised when your article was read aloud
at dinner at the home Of a friend last
night. 1t IL the custom in this house,
hold 10 read your article aloua each
day, and the boy who read u a no
idea what II was about when ne starr.
embarrassment for all Of us, Do you
think Il right 70 Joke about an atfltc-
ton? MARGARET NJ,
San Jose. Cal,
MY DEAR Margaret.
IN THE frs! place
WHEN J wrote about "Auntis'"
DIDN'T give a thought
TO suPERFLuoUs hair.
/ BECAUSE SO far as T. know.
"AUNTIE" HASN'T any.
SHE JUST has the habit.
OF PICKING at her chin
AND DIGGING for hairs,
THAT REALLY aren't there
AND TUE folk in the house
ALL JOSH her about It,
AND SHE doesn't mind.
SHE'S JUST IKE a man
WHOM used to know
AND SOMETHING happened.
TO THIS mans hair.
AND a ba!d spot came
ON ONE side Of his head,
ALL NICE and shiny
LIKE A. billiard ball.
AND FOR a while.
HE REFUSED to go out
TO OTHER homes.
AND WOULDN'T go to the theater
OR TO any place.
WHERE CONVENTION demanded
He REMOVE his hat.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
.urOpean poYer from bsoomIng a man-

European power from becoming a man
in this part Of the globe,
M the reports attributed to some
delegates In Paris that a recognition
OF the Monroe doctrine would only open
up the whole covenant TO reservations
pans special interests in the far east.
the answer Is made that the principle
Of the Lansing-Ishi special agreement,
negotiated In November, 1917, can be
embodied in the covenant at this time
and go far toward satisfying not mere
ly the objections OF a large number OF
American c%itizsns, but also the grow
Ing opposition OF many Japanese. The
lansing Ishii agreement was a mutual
recognition OF the principle of geo.
graphical interests.
"TNrritorial ~propinauity," said the
agreeAant. creates special relations be-
tween countries. and. consequently the
0gniEeHs that Japan has special inter-
ests 10 China. particularly in the part
to which her possessions are oontigp-
GUS.
II the United states was willing to
90 that far IN 1917 other powers Of
the world ought 10 be willing at this
OF" he z nn psSSss States sn n tbIis'SSt em hsehfSts
especially since the United States her
self Is obligated BY the covenant to
respect and preserve the territorial In
tegrity and politiea@ Independence Of. all
nations, including those in the North
and South American continents.
Lastly, there Is no provision for the
method OF choice by the smaller ma
tons OF their representatives on the
executive council. Experience already
az h Paris peace conference proves
that such questions can not be left open
without prospect OF intermittent con-
troversy on this subject alone.
international lawyers do not regard
the covenant as conforming in tech
nique 10 the usaBes of international
law. Declarations of policy are inter-
woven with specific obligations. Sep-
aratlon of these two things is inevita-
BILE. II anv declarations OF policy are
required, they can be appended as such
or as an instruction to the executive
council or fof the guidance of the body
OF delegates with an understanding as
70 what authority, executive council or
the delegates themselves shall decide,
how and when these declarations OF
policy shall be satisfied, .Unquestion.
peace treaties will he presented TO the
next congress Of the United States ST.
simultaneously for consideration and MS
the validity OF the treaties and as the
force that shall give them sanction
depend upon how the international con-
cert behind them all il constituted, the
most vital task before the Paris con
ference today Is careful amendment Of
the plan whereby the peace conference
will. resolve to create a society Of free
Copyright. 1919, by the New York Eve
ming Post, lnc.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
INTRANSIGEANTs

Organized opposition to the constitution of the peace con.
ference is promised, and, however unfortunate, il Is only history
repeating itself, There was organized opposition to the consti-
tuition of the United States when it was first submitted, but
public sentiment was too strong and ultimately overcame it.
The same thing will happen this time, The world wants
peace, and it is willing to give the plan of the peace conference
risk than is involved in destroying the work so far accom-,
plshed by the conferences The United States is sponsor for
the league of nations, and now that it is assured opposition to
it from us comes with poor grace, Henry Watterson, now
catering upon his eightieth year, will astonish and pain his
friends If he lends his name to a purely Republican program
Of obstruction.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
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Is MARRIAGE A FAILURE? 4
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The News scimitar,

To The News Scimitar,
May | be allowed to say a few words
In reply to Dorothy Dix's talk why
Matrlmony Is a Failureg" This may
not be the exact wording Of the sub
ject, but 1t was to that effect. She
claims that the cause Of so many un-
happy marriages Is that people do not
give enough thought to the picking Of
their life mate; that instead of selecting
some man of means and one that loves
the almighty dollar, the women Of today
pick the poet or some other up-inrthe-
air idealist, This is Just opposite TO my
way OF believing, l don't believe Mrs.
Cor Miss Dix conveyed the impression
that she intended to. Happy
married life depends solely on love, II
matters not whether the husband Is
worth>a million dollars or whether the
wife has won the blue ribbon on cook
ing bread. A loaf OF bread never
brought happiness to a married couple
unless there was also love. II a man
loves his wife he will never sue for a
divorce because she can't cook good
bread; neither will the wife be dissatis-
fled IL she has to be careful in order
to make buckle and tongue meet.
ARTY ANTHONY.
Bearden, Ark,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
RECOMMENDED FOR JOB,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March is. CSpl,l
State Senator ]. Parks Morley, Of
Bluff City. has been recommended by
Senator John X. Shields for appoint
ment as United States marshal FOR the
Eastern district OF Tennessee. This ao-
ton was predicted bv the correspond
ent several weeks age.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
ALL TRAINS LATE.

Trains on the Huntsville division Of
the Nashville, Chattanooga A. st. Louis
railway are being operated late be-
eauseof the strike of clerks and OPP
orators, So far the company has made
no effort, apparently, to fill the places
OF the striking employees.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
BETTER STOCK

Nothing speaks more eloquently for the progress and
advancement OF this section of country than the large number
of ~high-bTed cattle that are being distributed among our farmers
and stock raisers.
Better Cattle means more money, 1t costs no more to feed
a ~high-bred animal than it does to feed a scrub. The great
difference IS in the price when put upon the market. Scrub
stock costs more than 1t brings. Good stock brings more than
it costs. Then there is more satisfaction in raising ANYTHING
that is superior, be it corn or COWS, hogs or potatoes, and one
good thing beges another.
The man who produces one commodity of a superior quail
iy will strive TO make all of his products superior.
1t is not making the state safe for Democracy 70 have East
Tennessee Republicans rule Memphis.
Whatever is done for the river terminals here is done for
the commerce of Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
81 K.c.R.

AND HIS disposition
BEGAN TO sour.
AND THEN all at once.
HE TOOK hold Of himself.
AND MADE up his mind.
THAT HE wouldn't care
AND HE started out.
AND WHEREVER hs'd 90.
HE'D BREAK the fee.
BY KIDDING himself.
AND his new bald spot
AND IN a little while.
HB FORGOT all about it,
AND so did his friends. J.
AND I know a girl =
WHO HAS hair on her chin.
AND REFERS to herself.
AS A bearded lady.
AND LAUGHS about It,
AND DOESN'T mind.
AND SHE'S married. toe.
TO A very fine man.
WHO'S AS bald as q bat.
AND IT look. to me
THAT THE greater atfliction.
is IN being sensitive.
GOD PUT II. hair there.
AND YOU SHOULD worry.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
couNTERFEITER FINED.

MERIDIAN, Miss, March iR,~-Z w.
Irby, az WAYNE county, an aged white
man, yesterday was fined 81 900 and
sentenced 10 serve one day In jail for
counteffeiting Irhy confessed and was
sentenced in the federal court here. .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15

Alden D. Croft asks us to please note that j. Cookfair is the Gus
todian of things culinary in the Sailors home and institute at 6oL,
West street, New York. p
WISDOM.
Unladen bees fly 40 miles an hour,
Dogs teeth are used by Papuans for coin.
BY spider webs you may foretell a shower.
We have increased our export of benzon- .
Brock (HoIand) is the cleanest town on earth;
Only onethird of all mankind eat bread;
Babes in Siam are pledged to wed at birth;
Germany suffers from a dearth of lead.
Nine words do onefourth Of our verbal work;
Ottawa has the worlds immensest book;
The polka was invented by a Turk;
England now fears extinction OF the rock,
And thus / could, with wisdom sage and solemn
Quite easily proceed an hour or so;
found it all in one newspaper column,
Entitled Little Things You Ought to Know" 4
Ted Robinson.
"H
MIR. TAFT WAS THE ORIGINAL OF THIS wHEEZE.
Postmaster Fletcher went to Quincy the other day and on his re-
turn uptown calamity gave up his seat on a crowded street car to two
ladies.-Mendon OH) Dispatch.
THE BALKY FLIVyER.
soIen, and still and soggy the snow came sitting down
To q denth of Ia inches DER farmstead, void and town.
And smith and all his family and the neighbors assembled there
Cannot by force or persuasion get his car out Of ITS lair.
-Tennyson J. Daft,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15

A LITTLE SLICE o. LIFE.
The man next me raised, NJ
And the man next him raised,
And the third man raised,
And the fourth man raised;
| met all the raises.
The man next me raised again,
The man next him raised,
And the third man stayed,
And the fourth man stayed,
And | stayed and raised.
The man next me raised again,
Ands the man next him quit,
The third man dropped out,
The fourth man dropped out,
And then l dropped out.
/ had three fishhooks,
The third man had, a ten full,
The fourth man had a straight,
And the mar next me,
Who did all the boosting,
And who won the pot,
Had a pair of fives.
Now, | ask you-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
OBJECTIONS
OLEAGUED DRAFT
NOTED BY EXPERTS
Weak Points Of Plan for
World Unity Pointed to by
Opponents Of Present Ten.
'tatlve Agreement In Paris.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Tho News selmitar's Special Core.
aponuent.

aponuents
WASHINGTON, March lB.--Eo far as
the national capital can be said to be
the clearing house Of opinion senatorial,
national or political, II ia evident that
general approval Of a proposal to create
a league OF nations, the projection Of a
particular kind Of a league embodied
In the covenant and a deep-rooted an
tipathy to any league or world alliance
whatsoever mark the three main lines
Of comment throughout the country.
OF the 30 Republican senators who
signed q round robin, protesting against
the covenant, the majority declare they
must not be misunderstood as against
tho principle OF n league OF nations.
Thus The proponents OF the league come
10 the conclusion that the overwhelming
sentiment OF the American people n
ycrs an international concert Of power
TO prevent wal and keep the peace, but
is not especially Committed to the cove
nant or any plan that has so far been
suggested.
Close study OF the covenant by diplo-
mats and International lawyers who
are not concerned with the political
aspects OF the controversy brings out an
almost universal opinion that the dove
nant Is loosely drawn and could not In
Its present form be effective because
OF the number OF antiquities contained
In 1t, Amendment Is confidently ex-
pected and therefore interest attaches
to the kind Of changes that may satisfy
| American objections,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
Provision Lacking.

First the covenant makes no provi-
sion whatsoever for the composition Of
me executive council In the event that
any members OF II happen to have a
dispute with each other, While II is
true that the action Of the executive
council must at all times be unanimous
70 pc effective, can a dissent by the
United states or by Japan, II these
two countries are In controversy with
each other, nullify action by the exseu-
tive council? The remedy Is clearly In a
specific provision for the admission 10
the executive council Of two other coun-
tries which are 20 be members OF the
executive council for the duration OF the
dispute, These two new members to be
mutually. agreed upon by the dis.
putants from lists submitted by the one
TO the other.
Second, the covenant does not rec
ognize the existence OF 80 treaties which
the United States has with 80 nations
respectively providing for a commission
OF investigation and a delay in hostiii-
ties until the commission has reported,
The covenant permits the investigation
to be conducted only by the executive
council, thus eliminating the special
maehinery already In existence for the
purpose a between the United States
and other nattonss in a later article the
covenant recognizes that special ma
chinery may exist for arbitration, and
80 ~ "l'eifots SI"thV W W
sslt tnree or tour words " article v
enaplink any OF me nations 70 use for
investigation purposes. commissions
they may mutually agree upon, but
with the oohgaion TO report the md
lhEs 70 the executive council.
Third, there Is no provision IN the
covenant for the peaceful eeseion ~
territory which n fundamental to the
needs of many countries for Legitimate
expansion. Nor Is there any rrange.
ment for the satisfaction OF the claims
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15

1t is not making the state safe for Democracy 10 ha,
tennessee Republicans rule Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
MIR. TAFT WAS THE ORIGINAL OF VIII

Postmaster Fletcher went to Quincy the other
tnrn uptown calamity gave up his seat on a crowd
Iladies.-Mendon Oll.) Dispatch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

Hearn, overseas commissioner for the Knights of Columbus, I talked with the Cardinal for two hours in his study, adjacent to the drawing room where the bomb smashed through his roof and dropped through the floor below
 ''The Cardinal looked thin and worn, for he is still working as hard as during the war in order to relieve the needs of stricken Belgium. He ex- pressed the greatest appreciation for the aid the American people extended to the Belgians when it was most needed, especially the shiploads of clothing that were being sent over then. He spoke in the highest terms of the American soldiers and the part our government played in getting into the war.
 'He said 1t was his great desire to come here and declare his gratitude in person. I extended an invitation to him on behalf of the Knights of Columbus, and 1t Is probable that he will come here under our auspices, and we will see that his way Is made smooth. No definite plans have been formulated yet, as the Cardinals date of departure has not been fixed. He stated his preference, however, for May, or if not then, some time in the autumn"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
GARD, MERGER
 TO COME HERE
Noted Belgian Prelate Says He Wishes to Express
 Gratitude to Americans.

New York, March 29 - Cardinal Mercier, the famous Belgian prelate who faced Imprisonment for telling the Germans the truth about them selves is coming to this country some time within the next six months. The likelihood is that he will come in May.
 Announcement to this effect was made yesterday by William J. MulH- gan, chairman of the Knights of Co., Iumbus committee on war activities, who has just returned to this country after four months spent in England France, Belgium and occupied Ger many in order to reconstruct the sys- tenn of Knights of Columbus activities in conformity with new conditions arising from the armistice While attending a conference of Knights of Columbus officials at the Hotel Com modore MT Mulligan told of his meeting with the Primate of Belgium and the latters assurance that he in tended to come here this year and ex- press his gratitude to the American people for the help they gave to Bel gium.
 T met Cardinal Mereier about Feb ruary B." said MT. Mulligan. just after I had returned from a visit to Germany, It was in his house at Ma lines, close to the war scared cathe- dra1 In company with Edward L..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
Hopes Women VIII
 Adopt This Habit
 As Well As Men
Glass of hot water each morn ing helps US look and feel
 clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy, bright, alert-visorous and vivacious--a good clear skin; a nat uraI rosy complexion and freedom from illness are assured only by clean, healthy blood. If only every woman and likewise every man could realize the wonder of the morning in side bath, what q gratifying change would take place.
 Instead of the thousands of sickly. anaemic-looking men, women and girls with pasty or muddy complex ions; instead of the multitudes of nerve wrecks," ''rundowns,' brain fags' and pessiInists we should see a ,yirile, optimistic throng of rosy-cheek- ed people everywhere.
 An inside bath is had by drinking each morning before breakfast, a. glass of real hot water with a tea spoonful of limestone phosphate in it to wash from the stomach, liver, kid neys and ten yards of bowels the pre- vious days indigestible waste, sour fermentations and poisons, thus cleansing, sweetening and freshening the entire alimentary canal before putting more food into the stomach.
 Those subject to sick headache, bill iousness, nasty breath, rheumatism, colds; and particularly those who have a pallid, saIlow complexion and who are c0nstipated very often, are urged to obtain a quarter of pound of lime stone phosphate at the drug store which will cost but a trifie but is suf- ficient to demonstrate the quick and remarkable change in both health and appearance awaiting those who prac- tice internal sanitatisR.-Ady.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29

room, as planned to be built on the eastern approach, will be abandoned.
 From statements obtained from the several members of the Commission it is learned that the City Inspector had made many complaints to the Commissioners at their regular meet ings relative to the defective woiol being done by the original contraC- tor. These complaints were taken up with the contractor in a desultory manner in which the contractor was requested to remedy the causes. After five months of procrastination the contract was resCinded.
 Commissioner John r. Brady of 45 Wheeler avenue was asked yesterday, Why did the Commissioners allow this great amount of money to be spent by the city before discovering that the work was defeCtive?" MT. Brady said, 'The defective work was brought to attention of the Board several times. There was much dis satisfa cton existing for a period ot over five months"
 Howard s. Challenger, another Grand street Bridge Commissioner Of 9 Crescent avenue, when asked con corning his personal responsibility in the matter said, T don't remember just how long before the actual re- scinding of the contraCN that the at ton of the Commissioners was called to defective construction He does not remember whether the piles sup porting the approaches were specified to reach a depth of IS feet or 65 feet.
 Other Commissioners were inter viewed but requested that their names. be not mentioned in connec- ton with any discussion relative to their responsibilities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-29
DRAFT BOARDS
 COMPLETE WORK

Draft Boards, in Bridgeport at least, will be a thing Of the past with in a flow days. possibly within a few hours from this writing. Orders were received by the boards in this city yesterday to ship all records, docu- 1nents and others, supplies and fur 1uture not ordered sold to the adju- tant general at Washington, and as 1t is presumed the same orders have been received all over the country. the organiza tions termed the Corner Stone of the American Army, ''by Provost Marshal General Enoch Crow der will be dtsbanded. Some time ago all draft board clerks with the ex- ception of the chief clerks were or Gered relieved from duties, and the chief clerks will finish up on March 31.
 FunctioninE continually from June 1917, when the selective service laws became operative, draft boards as an organization have supplied America with the largest army ever raised in it's history There were mistakes at first and from different sections of the country and at intermediate times. came charges of unfairness, but now that the armisHce has been signed, and a great portion of the National Army has been nobilized. officials and citizens everywhere are singing praises of draft boards, for It is realized they handled with skill millions of complicated cases and granted exemption to practically every man with a reasonable excuse treated with just frmness the small number of slackers they came in con tact with. and sent their boys away with a smile.