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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29
G r rs RELEASED.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, May 20.
(Spl.)-President J, E. Brown, of Mis-
sissippi Heights academy at this place,
has released DR.. r. A. J. Beasley, pres
ident of Clarke Memorial college, New
ton, Miss, from his contract to serve
on the faculty Of Mississippi Heights
academy during the coming session.
President Brown has not yet secured
a man in DR.. Beasley's place.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29
COAL DOWN THURSDAY.

Coal was down Thursday at one point
in Memphis, but the consumers reaped
no benefit from the fall. In fact the
Consumers Coal and Ice company lost
by a street car, near Main street and
Mccall place. splitting about half . ton
on the street and delaying traffic 10
minutes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29
WRlARRIAlEEsI ID
Wasson-B Brown.

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. May 30. (spl.)
Invitations are being received here
today from Mr.. and Mrs. Seaborn ].
Chambers, of Hollow Rock Junction, to
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Effie WATSON, to Henry Brown, of
Lansing, Mich, Sunday afternoon, June
8, at 4 o'clock, at their home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29
Will We Get it?
Read the
Answer
In Our Ads!


Haworth the primary section, and Mrs.
H.. L. Talbert the junior section.
Wednesday afternoon Rev. j. e. Stey
phens conducted the devotional service,
Rev. r. II. B. Gladney discussed Sum-
day school literature and Miss Kennedy
discussed points brought out in story
telling. Z
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29
Hand Pittman.

CONVICTION, Tenn, May 90. (Spl.)
oliver G. Hand, OF Blytheville, Ark,
and Mrs. Georgia Pittman. Of Griffith
willie, Ark, were married In this city,
the Rev. r. p. Walker, D. D., of the
First Presbyterian church, officiating.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29
DAILY ALMANAC.

utes. W
Sun rises on Friday at SAT.
sun sets on Friday at S:07.
Moon sets on Friday at 9.8a p.m,
FIRST quarter moon on June 8,
Evening stars, Venus, Jupiter and
Saturn. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29

nome of the brides father, Aleck Glow
er, near this city, at s o'clock We'd
nesday night, the ceremony being per-
formed by the Rev. II. Todd, pastor
of the Baptist church, this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-29
Youngblood- Glover.

UNION CITY, Tenn, May 20. (Spl.)
DIR. e. w. Youngblood and Miss Grace
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
No FURTHER MOVE
YET To COMPLETE
BACON'S TICKET

The announcement by Col VIM. J.
haeon that he Is q candidate for mayor
mas caused considerable speculation IN
political circles. II Is admitted, both Ia
the Cttizens league and Williams
camps, that the entry Of a third ticket
considerable realignment Of forces.
Just what the result will be II is too
early to predict especially as the ticket
pete
Col, Bacon and Judge p, Harry Kelly
both say they have received assurances
Of support already from hundreds OF
their personal friends and that so soon
as the ticket Is completed, they pur-
pose 70 wage an active fight on the
lines laid down IN Gel. Baeon's pre-
limlnary announcement
II Is regarded as a certainty, too that
Dave Wells, city paymaster and pur-
CHASING agent, will be one Of the candi-
dates for commissioner, although he has
not yet made formal announcement OF
that fact,
A delegation Of railroad men and men
affiliated with organize labor conferred
with Col. Bacon Friday morning, insist
ing that c. W, Miller, present commits
sioner of finance, he placed on the
ticket, They insisted that he has more
friends among organized labor than any
other man In Memphis. and that as he
announced his Intention TO run for re-
election more than month ago, ana
has made a preliminary campaign his
addition to the ticket would strengthen
It with the people.
No other names were heard Friday In
connection with the ticket, than those
mentioned Thursday, which included
JOS w. Shepherd, South Memphis
grocer, who was for years member of
the city civil service commission: Gil
bert Schloss, insurance man, and o. L,
Biggs and J. 7, Holly, both members OF
the Carpenters union, which has more
members than any other union labor
oerganlEatlon probably except some of
the big railroad brotherhoods.
Little comment on the announce
ment Of Col, Bacon and the new ticket
came from candidates on the other two
tickets Members OF the Citizens league
were inclined to hail Col Bacon's an
nouneement as being favorable 10 them,
for the reason that 1t proves, they as
sert, that no political influences are be-
hind their candidates, and that their
acknowledged.
Mr., Williams merely said that he be-
lieyed the organization back Of him was
so strong that no new ticket could make
sufficient inroads on his strength to
defeat him.
Developments of the next few weeks
will determine Just where a majority OF
the voters may be found. Mr., Bacon
and his friends have had considerable
by all three tickets probably will re-
suit in heavy additional registration
before, the election, and possibly In
much larger vote than would have been
cast II no new element had entered the
campaign.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
SauSages
Meats

MR.. FLoTo is a specialist
on cooked meats and sau-
sages, and is with us this
week at the DELEGATES
SEN COUNTER. Visit this
counter and see how really
tempting your menu may
be made with just an added
dish.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
UNIFORM CLASSIFYING
IS RECOMMENDED

A measure that will simplify greatly
the classification OF freight and clint
nate great deal OF confusion among
shippers has just been recommended by
the Interstate commerce commission for
adoption by the federal railroad admin.
istration.
The railroads of the country are di-
vided into three major rate districts
and each district has its own rules and
descriptions for the various rates In Ell,
feet, which on numerous commodities
are quite different
II is proposed to adopt uniform rules
and descriptions for all classifcations
for all districts The commission has
had the matter under ADJUSTMENT for
over year II is recommended that the
director general adopt the proposed con-
solidated classfications on all lines un-
der federal control and to recommend
the same as Just and reasonable for the
lines not under federal control.
The proposal OF the railroads to abol-
isll all state classificatons was not
recommended by the commission
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26

on Tuesday night. Sept 30, the lodges
and households OF Ruth, Of the g. U.
o. Of 0. r., will entertain their elective
officers and delegates At their hall on
South Fourth street, There will be
short addresses on How to Increase
the Membership, and How to Bring
About Better Relation Between the
Races" Good music and refreshments
served free, The public Is Invited
The adult department OF the Sunday
school OF the metropolitan Baptist
church. Of which Rev A. NJ Townsend
is pastor. viii entertain the delegates
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26

THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT
IN THE CITY.
Every article we sell is carefully
selected before it ever Is deliv-
cred to our store.
TOMATOES CUCUMBERS
EGG PLANT CELERY
TOKAY GRAPES
FANCY CANTALOUPE
HONEY DEW MELONS
GRAPE FRUIT
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
TWO SUSPECTS IN
COOPER MURDER
CASE ARE JAILED

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Sept. 26. (Spl)--
Dennis =. Metcalf, aged 46. gardener
for the late Robin ]. Cooper, and Nora
Lee, negro, aged 2s, servant in the
home, were arrested this morning
charged with having murdered the
Nashville attorney who disappeared
Aug. 30, and whose body was later
found In a creek near his home.
Metealf is charged with the murder
and the Jones girl with being Access
sorry, The arrests were made on state
warrants sworn out by Gabriel Hansen,
who claims to be from Memphis. and
who says he is psychoanalytical de-
tective. Hansen has been working on
the Cooper case for several days past
Metcalf and the Jones girl were lodged
In the county jail,
The gardener, who has been auizzed
a number OF times by officers concern
ing the tragedy, sticks to his original
story City detectives questioned Met.
calf and the girl yesterday afternoon,
but dismissed them after a lengthy ex-
animation, Following this Hansen, who
claims TO have solved the murder mys-
terry, caused them to be arrested.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
PERMIT ISSUED FOR
&00, 900 MOVIE HOME

The Fleishman Construction company
OF New York Friday obtained a build
rhis Theaters company at 70 to SIS Union
of 100000,
The playhouse is to be strictly a
movie show with no vaudeville what
ever and viii be patterned after Loew' 9
Of the finest strictly movie houses in
the United States. The building will
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
Activities Among
! Memphis Negroes
Ru Raw Z O. EnIIar
BY Rev, T, o, Fuller,

There will be a mass meeting at St.
James A. M Il. church Friday night
| In the interest of the w Q. u, ]. L.
Webb, OF Natches, Miss, will be the
principal speaker
Hammett Searcy, the youngest son
Of the late Rev T. ], Searoy. will leave
for Morehouse college. Atlanta. Ga,
Monday to pursue his education. EIe
| will carry with him the best wishes OF
host of his friends
There will be block party under the
auspices OF the War Camp Community
service on Dunlap street between Pop
| lar and Mosby avenues on Friday eve
ming at $50, Among the attractions
will be an orchestra community sing
ing led by Prof, l., J Searcy, and a
local comedy j. T. Duncan will be in
charge.
The city has kindly arranged for use
OF the streets at the block party Fri
day night on Dunlap street The street
viii be wired and electric lights hung.
More than 1000 persons attended the
party on wellington street short time
ago and a larger attendance Ia expected
on Dunlap Friday night, Sept. 20.
-
Nine. Pearl Christian Cook has a
splendid practical school at SOL South
Lauderdale street She teaches dress,
making, millinery. domestic science,
hair dressing, music, etc, There are
hundreds OF young women who should
use their spare time In increasing thnir
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26

be two stories high and will seat $500
on the two floors.
The Loew's interests are now en-
gagged in erecting vaudevill and picture
house on South Main street to be known
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
Extra! Extra Extra F!

Tomorrow last day Of the fair. Re
sure 10 go. Have you tried a Samel-
son's Extra cigar? A 10Y smoke"
Price &c adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26

who attended the National Baptist con-
vention, at Newark, N. j., Monday
night, There will DO music and short
addresses on the plans Of the national
convention for missions and education,
All pastors and messengers are invited
Lucy u. Campbell will preside. l.. c.
Moore IL superintendent
~-~---@-~---
George II, Fuller, Of Raleigh, ", G.,
who has come 70 this City to take AGA.
demic work at Howe, Is excellent In the
use Of the violin and cornet, He was /
member Of the Hampton. Va orchestra,
and played with the late Jim Europe
In the 18th regiment band in New York
before they went overseas. The Howe
orchestra Is bright possibility.
-
The wife and son Of ]. W Edmond.
son have returned to the city after
very pleasant visit to relatives and
friends at Edmondson. ARR,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26

Calves got by Royal Stamp, the i'm
perial Shorthorn in the herd of Walter
Eutaw. Ala, make one Of the most in
teresting and handsome exhibits in
either Of the two cattle barns at the
TTi-state fair this year These calves
though young, stand out for their hand
some. form and high condition, among
the herds Of some OF the very best
Shorthorn cattle In the country, They
attract attention, though the Shorthorns
are more numerous than any other cat
tie In the great exposition,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26
Not Bait, Men!-SerYice

Has built an unimpeachable reputa-
ton for our quality Of materials and
fine, fashionable tailoring. ]. II. Mori-
arty O. Son, Tailors, 81 South Main ST.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-26

efficiency Every individual should
give to the world the very best "edi-
ton of themselves.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
Albert M. Smith

Mr.. Albert M. Smith, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert H. Smith, died at
his home on the Hoge farm, on the
Maple Dam road, this morning at 2
o'clock, after an illness of about
three weeks, with scarlet fever, pneu-
monia and complications. MIR. Smith,
after becoming convalescent from
the first attack of disease, ventured
out too early, and double pneumo-
MIA developed quickly. For several
days he fingered between life and
death, but finally death won. He
was only twenty-four years of age.
He was an enterprising and indus
trious young man. well thought OF
and greatly liked by all of those who
knew him. Besides carrying on the
farm, which he had purchased, he
also operated a dairy, which brought
him into close contact with many OF
the people of Cambridge.
Besides his parents, he is survived
by his wife, who, before her mar
IMAGE, was Miss Kathleen Meredith
daughter of the late P. w. Meredith
He also leaves four brothers, Charles
William, Vivian and Melvin Smith
and three sisters, Nellie, Addie ant
Geneva
The funeral services will be helC
from his late home tomorrow (Thurs
day. afternoon. at half-past two
O'Clock. Interment will be in the
Greenlawn cemetery.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
QUARANTINE ORDINANCE
The Following is a Portion of The
Quarantine Ordinance of Cam
bridge, And The Penalty For Vio-
lating Any of Its Provisions.

Section l. Be it ordained by the
the health officer of Cambridge, upon
receiving notice of the existence of
scarlet fever, diphtheria, smallpox,
cerebro-spinal meningitis or other in
fictitious diseases. within the limits Of
the town of Cambridge, he shall inn
mediately fully Investigate the same,
and should his Investigation warrant.
him so to do, he shall take such meas
ures and means for the control and
preventing the spread of such dis
ease as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. Be it further ordained
that upon the finding by the health
officer that there exists such a con-
tagious or infectious disease, men
toned in Section /, within the cor
porate limits of Cambridge, the
health officer shall establish or
cause to b established such a proper
quarantine, or isolation. Of any such
case or cases, at the dwelling house
or place of any person infected with
such disease, provided such quar-
antine can be provided without dan
ger or contagion by the public.
Section 10. And be it further or
dained that any person or persons
violating any OF the provisions of
this ordinance or of any rule, order
or regulation made by the health Of
ficer or Board of Health, under this
ordinance, shall be guilty OF mis-
demeanor, and upon conviction there
of, either before Justice of the
Peace of the State of Maryland, in
and for Dorchester county, and hay
ing criminal jurisdiction within the
corporate limits of Cambridge. or in
the Circuit Court for Dorchester
county, shall be fined not less than
twenty-five dollars, nor more than
two hundred dollars, for each Of
tense, and shall stand committed
either. to the county Jail or a pest
house, in case such person would
spread any of said diseases if confin-
ed in the county Jail, until such fine
and the costs Of prosecution are
paid. HEALTH OFFICER.
Adv. 1t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
Classified Advertising

| Comparatively few persons appre-
ciate the value. of the classified"
advertising columns of a newspaper.
| In this column will be found adver-
tised articles lost and found, things
for exchange or sale, houses for rent
and sale, positions wanted and en-
ployes wanted, agencies, etc Recent
| ly a small advertisement IN THIS
PAPER, that cost the advertiser on
| ly forty cents, resulted in the sale of
over FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUN
DRIED DOLLARS worth of goods.
Recently lady advertised that she
had lost her purse with about $40 in
it, and within a few hours it had
been found; another lady advertised
the loss of a purse with about SIS
in it, and in just an hour it had been
returned; still another advertised the
loss of a pin, and it was returned
within twenty minutes; a gentleman
advertised yesterday for house. and
before ten o'clock this morning
there had been six replies.
The cost of advertising in this
manner is small, sc. a line usually
about six words constitute a line)
for the first insertion, and 1-2c.
per line for the second insertion, and
additional insertions. The main
thing, however, is to set a reason
able price on what one has to sell,
no matter whether it is merchandise,
time, or anything else, and to pay a
reasonable price for what one wants
to buy. This combination of pub
licity and price is sure to get re-
suits.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
CHURCH LOCALS.

Come out and enjoy a musical
treat Friday, the 14th, at Zion Sun
day School rooms.-Adv.
DO not lose sight Of the Valen-
tine Musical at Zion Church Sun
day School rooms this Friday night,
at o'clock.-Adv.
The orchestra will render sew
eral selections at the. Valentine Mu-
steal to be held in Zion Sunday
School rooms on the 14th-Ady.
The extra meetings at the M. E.
Church, Church Creek, are attract
ing large congregations, persons com
ing to them from a distance of miles
Many precious souls are being saved
and the people are being stirred as
never before. This evening Rev. Mr.
Rosser, of Madison, will preach, and
tomorrow, Thursday, evening, Rev
D. B. Prettyman, of Taylor's Island
while Friday Rev. E. L. Hubbard, D.
D., of Beckwith Charge, will deliver
the message. Everyone is cordially
invited to attend these services.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
Saunders---Bradley

a very pretty, but quiet wedding
was solemnized last Saturday night,
February Sth, at the parsonage of
the Holiness Church, Hurlock, when
Miss Carrie Lee Bradley, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W.
Bradley, became the bride of Mr..
Roland Saunders, youngest son of
Mrs Alice and the late James Saun-
ders.
The bride was becomingly attired
in a suit of taupe grey, with hat and
gloves to match. Following the cere
mony, which was performed by the
Rev. Mrs. E. J. Moffitt, the happy
couple returned to the home of
Mrs. Willard Saunders, Secretary,
where a reception was held.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
NEW GROCERY STORE.

Having received my discharge
from the army and returned to Cam
bridge, 1 have opened a grocery and
meat store at 226 Race street, and
will appreciate a share of the public S
patronage.-H. w. TODD.-Ady.B
list. r. 12-3t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
Now Is The Time
To Look To Your
B E D D n e

The piece of furniture you sleep on, namely
the MATT RESS is surely as import
Certainly there is no piece in
Which quality counts for more. The surest
thing about every mattress is that the quality
of 1t is above suspicion. This is true in the
sense of lastingness, but especially in the
sense of cleanliness. All the mattresses,
pillows holsters and bed springs in our pos
session are attractively priced.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12

The Farmers Institutes will be
held at Cornersville, Cambridge, East
New Market, Hurlock and Vienna,
the latter part Of February. Notices,
speakers and subjects will be given
later-Adv
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOsT-Little girls silver bracelet,
each link an Allied Flag, between Ben.
McAliSter's residence and Peach Bios
som school. Liberal reward if return
ed to McAllisters Drug Store. 12St.
FOR SALES room house, cor. elias
gov and Willis SITS, lot AT TT. front by
157 TT. deep. Will also sell vacant lot
in rear. House has bath and sewer
connections, front, side and back por-
ches, and is in excellent state of re-
pair. Price reasonable, and easy
terms to quick buyer. John B. Nabb.
2-12-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1919-02-12
Ladies' Yacht Club Notice

The Ladies' Branch of the Yacht
Club will entertain at cards Friday
evening, Feb. 14th. Mrs. John E.
Croft and Mrs. James r. Jones will
be hostesses.-Adv. 11-2t.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-05

alton Of a beaten man. grabbed Lewis
around the body and with the strength
that marks a dying struggle, slammed
the American boy to the mat for the
fail that brought him the coveted
championship.
Lewis by far the stronger OF the
two. got up after the ball, and but
for a slight limp. due to ''Zsbys' toe
hold, walked TO his corner as fresh as
when he started. Il was a sorry
contrast, that Of seeing a technical
winner being virtually carried 10 his
corner and later being assisted to his
dressing room, while his victim
walked about, fresh as the proverbial
daisy. and apparently in shape to con-
tinue the struggle for an indefinite
period.
The dreaded head lock had
played havoc with the Pole. He
was lucky TO escape from Il as
often as he did. hut the effect was
there. At the moment when he
took Lewis around the body and
threw him. he was hleary eyed
gr0gEy, and In such n condition
that II seemed only n question Of n
minute or two before he must be
put on his back.
But wrestling re-established itself
10 a marked degree on this occasion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-05
JOHNSON AND HAYDEN
IN PROBABLE RETURN

Columbus, n. NJ, April 5.-Eddie
Johnson. Pueblo welterweight, has
been offered a 20 round boxing bout
with Speedbau Hayden Of the 2fth
T. $. infantry, in the open air arena
OF the gath on April IS. by the regi-
mental athletic board Of the 18th The
financial arrangements are said 20 be
much more acceptable to both men
than in their recent bout at silver
City.
Whether or not Johnson VIII accept
is predetermined But the fact re-
mains that directly after the recent
bout, johnson himself fresh from win
ming a referees decision. and Mike j.
Grant, OF Tyrone. acting as Johnson's
manager. stated they would give Hay
den a return enga cement
Twenty fourth supporters offer no
alfbi for Speedba1 Hayden in the
Johnson bout Any disinterested,
fair-mlnded person who witnessed the
bout. appreciates the situation when
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-05
.SPORTOGRAPHYB b .lG7a57'

Josh DEVORE, who viii make an
l. other try at coming back to the big
show, may obtain a berth with the
Chattanooga club this year. Josh was
discharged from the army a short time
ago.
Rube Schauer. the former Giant.
win pitch for the Minneapolis club Of
the American association next sea
son.
-
Vernon Clemens. known to the fans
around the American association as
~Tubby," and who was recently traded
to the Cardinals by the Louisville
club for Bruno Bethel and Dixie Da-
Wis, Is making his second attempt to
shine in fast company. Several years
ago the Louisville club sold ClemOns
and Hank Severoid to the Browns.
After a brief trial Clemens was re-
turned TO the minor league club.
Clemons now returns to the same ma
Jor league city. but in the rival or
ganziation and has improved vastly
since the Browns tried him out His
heavy hitting last season won many
games for the Louisville club and the
backstop is confident that he viii
make good in the big show this time.
Miller Higgins. before leaving for
the Yankee training camp. crossed
from his list the name OF Arthur Har-
tie, drafted last fail from the Toledo
club Of the American association
When Hartle first notified the Yanks
that he had decided 70 give up base
ball his statement was not taken Sc
III eli = HnH- -
position with a manufacturing con-
Germ IN Massilon. o., which Is said TO
pay him far more than he could eL-
pect IN baseball. and also has bright