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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
CHURCHES
AIDING SOLDIERS
Besides Urging Them to At
tend Services, Are Landing
Jobs for Them.

Soldiers returning from overseas and
from camps in America are finding
much solace and assistance IN the
Memphis pastors, Churchmen and from
the individual classes in the Sunday
schools. Not only are conspicuous
signs displayed to urge the soldiers to
attend the services, but many are Rc-
tually being located in jobs through
the churches.
The Character Builders class Nof
young men at the Madison Heights
Methodist church is taking a leading
part in the installation of soldiers IN
their class and in the Industrial world.
&C. r. soldiers are returning every
week." says their bulletin. IT'S o u
business to land places for them. Keep
you ears open-report any openings to
Norman Monaghan, Clarence Banning
Of ]. r. Hyde"
Pastors almost weekly take their ser
nom from texts appropriate to the
changing times, which almost invaria-
bly, run In some form of mention OF
the soldiers or sailors. The sign. Sol
diers and Sailors Especially Welcome"
is common over town at the churches
Employers also had rather accept
their talent from among the church.
men, in most cases, for various rea-
sons that are entirely lucid.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
M'GILL'S STORY
MlSFlT WITH POLICE

Suffering from a battered and
bruised head and face, a woman who
registered at a prominent Main street
hotel, two weeks & as Mrs, Juanita
Levers" but who has been Identified
by Chief Hulet Smiths men, as being
Pansy McGill, who operated an alleged
house not considered OF the upper
world, on Gayoso avenue, until the re-
stricted district was closed, was hur-
ried early Friday night to st. Joseph's
hospital,
She is not considered seriously hurt,
and told the police that a bandit wear
ing a black beard, had attacked her,
while she was alone In the hotel room,
The declared he was endcavor-
ing to steal her diamonds, but was
frightened away by her screams after
he had battered her with the butt of
two pistols that he carried.
However, when the police and de-
tecttveS established her alleged iden-
tity, they ended their pursuit of n
bearded bandit" and classified the
trouble and assault. as being the work
Of some man the woman knew, pos
sibly n former friend,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
Sunday Services

B. Carpenter, pastor, will preach on "A
Revival Of Evil Against a Revival of
Good"
Alabama AVenue-Services as usual
at II am and 1880 pm. Sabbath
school at $40 am. Christian Endeavor
at 6:45 pm. Rev. T. NJ. Lowry, pas
tor.
McLemore Avenue-The service Sun
day morning will be a memorial for
Lieut., William Adele, George McClain
and Pax hernandez. The pastors even
ing subject will be, THE Great Adven-
ture," a continuation Of The series on
THE Apostles Greed"
Westmlnster--Dr. Charles w. Som
merVille, pastor, Morning service at
IL am; subject, 1.-The Hem Of His Gar
ment." Evening service at 1880 pm,
subject, Self. Determination; Sought
for Nations, Real for You"
Lamar HSIghtV-Sunday school at
9:45 am; Christian Endeavor AT 6:45
pm; prayer meeting Wednesday al
7;45 pm. Gospel service at 1880; sub
ject, 'Juju Worship in Africa" This
will close the series of talks on the
foreign field by the pastor, Rev. Will
liam James. Mr.. James will preach al
the Buntyn Presbyterian church at II
Means to Know God" Sunday school
there at 10 am.
Court ANenue-Rev. II. o. Hofstead,
ID, pastor. "A More Meaningful Pro-
gram for the Christian in the New
day morning. ]. c. Dean, Mrs. Ed
mund Wiley and the chorus choir will
provide the music. Sunday school will
nyen at 9:45 am,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
DON'T OVERDO
OR OvER-EA7
But II You Do, a Few Doses OF
Black Draught May Pre-
vent Serious Trouble

Nowata, Okla,-Mr. W, B, Dawson, oil
this place says. Il have known OF
Black Draught ever since l can remem-
Der. and Of all the liver medicines
ever used, Black Draught is without
doubt the best. We would not be with
out 1t in the house.
I used to take pills and different
things, but after taking q course OF
strong medicine ] would be left in q
constipated condition, and would neet
then to use a laxative. But after be.
gan to take Black-Draught ! did no
have any trouble of this kind.
take a big dose at night and fol-
low a few nights with lighter doses,
and | am like a new man until / overdo
or overeat, and neglect to take care OF
myself until the liver gets out Of fix,
when l have to 60 to Black Draught
again.
Black Draught l have found Is all that
Is necessary for the bloated feeling In
the stomach, sour stomach or bad taste
in the mouth 30 common In spring in
the swampy country. l believe IL more
people took 1t, there wouldn't be 80
many having ehills as do"
Try Thedford's4 Black Draught. At
an druggists. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
OFFERS AID IN MAKING
OUT INCOME TAX PAPERS

There are some provisions of the new
Income tax law to which taxpayers
should have their special attention
called, according to A. H. Yancey, gen.
eral state deputy who IL In charge OF
the tax income offices, room 80, Fed
eral building, Failure to comply with
these terms OF the Law subjects the tax
payer to severe penalties.
A taxpayer who Is single, or married
and does not live with wife or hus-
band, Is allowed an exemption of 81. 900
and even though he or she has depend
ents to relieve him from tax liability,
must make a return II the net income
exceeds the exemption.
Every partnership shall make a re-
turn for each taxable year, stating spe-
officially the items of its gross income
and the deductions allowed by the law,
and shall include in the return the
name and address Of the individuals
who would be entitled to share In the
net income II distributed and the
amount Of tho distrihutive share of each
individual.
Individuals carrying on business In
partnership shall be liable for income
tax only in their individual capacity,
and there shall be included in comput-
Ing the net income Of each partner his
d~istributive share from the partner
ship, whether distributed or not,
All individuals. corporations and part
nerships, In whatever capacity acting,
including fiduciaries and employers,
making payments to another individual,
corporation or partnership, OF interest,
rent, salaries, wages, premiums. annu-
tiles, compensations or other fixed or
determlnable gains, profits and income
Of 81, 900 or more in any taxable year,
shah render a true and accurate return
setting forth the amount of such gains,
profits and incomes, and the names and
addresses Of the recipients Of such in
comes,
The income tax returns must be filed
with the collector on or before March
10 and a payment Of all or at least one
fourth of the tax must be made at the
time of filing the return.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
ANNOUNCEMENT
Baptist.

central-IOwing to the illness of the
Rev. Ben Cox, pastor, DR.. M. D. JEFF
fries, OF the Baptist Memorial hospital,
will occupy the pulpit both Sunday
morning and evening. His subject at
II am will be: THE Solicitude of a
Great Soul" At 7:30 pm, the theme
will be, THE Establishment and Main
tenance of Morals" Special music at
both services. Sunday school at $40
a. m. junior and senior B.. Y. p. U.
at $50 pm.
5elleVue-The pastor, Rev. r. M.
Inflow, will preach at both hours, The
morning subject will be, Getting
Things From God" Evening subject
Compassion in Action" Sunday
school at $3.50 am.
Union Avenue-Capt. Lee Stone. II.
S. A., will preach at II o'clock. In the
evening Rev, II. r. Hurt, pastor, will
preach on THE Home Life" Special
music has been arranged.
Speedway-The Rev. S. A. Wilkin-
son, Ph.D,, retiring pastor, will de-
liver his last sermon Sunday before
going TO Ruleville, Miss. The follow
ing Sunday will be the first with the
Rev. j. O. Hill, of Sardis, Miss, who
win succeed him.
First Baptlst-The Rev. A. U. Boone.
DID, will preach on 1.-TWO Serious Mis-
takes and THE Knock at the Door"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22

1t was necessary for him to stop tbera
lot a moment. He remembered rings
cost a great deal of none fabIio5s
sums; FAR more h he ever had spent
All at once Then he recalled the
hundred dollars deposited in his nams
IN a savings bank on each of his birtbs
days. There would be I9 of these now,
$1,000! Still he had never thought Of
al this money as really his. His IA
Their always had spoken of it as "his 1T
Tie start in life" or handy for him
If anything happened" WeuNsomaa
thing had happened right enough nowi
de wondered boyishly If his mother
woul think It was "all fight were he
to use some of the money for a ring.
Estrelda put down her knitting for a
moment and looked up at him, Her ex-
preston was grave and ~preoccupied.
"A ring?' she asked very slowly.
"Of course" said he; an-an en-
gagement ring; "a diamond ring IN
you like-diamonds."
You mean you could-couId afford
a really-large diamond ?" said Estrelda.
warmth had come into her face. It
made her look again like the Estrelda
who a rested so sweetly against his
shoulder the night before. He had the
simple, masculine instinct to keep that
warmth on her lips and in her eyes,
80 doubts Of his right to spend his
money as he wished vanished before his
need.
"Of course" he told her. "In-rn
get you the prettiest diamond that has
ever been seen in Mapleville!'
Then
Listen" she said. 81 haven't been
able to think since last night. l couldn't
sleep. Do something for me-please.
Let's just not decide anything today. I
mean right now. Give me-time. Doe'A
don't speak to papa-yet. Let's Just
play today; go for a walk or a drive or
or something. I can't think Just now.
Let's-wait till tonight-or tomorrow
Perhaps it was the most genuine plea
Estrelda ever had made. For once she
was utterly without a~rtifice. 1t was
true that "she couldn't think" She
had meant Freddie to be swept from
his feet by her charms; to be her vic
tim, And behold, her own judgment
shaken, she did need time to get hold
of herself again. Yet-had she not had
this little while of indecisioh, who
knows what might have happened?
Who knows? Perhaps Freddie might
have been spared his years of pain.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
FATHER FINED FOR
PART IN SCHOOL ROW

Although II. T. Holman, counsel for
the defense in the Collierville school
row, characterized 1t as much ado
about nothing" the jury did not agree
with his Interpretation of Shake
speare, and found j. l.. Peasants, one
of the defendants, guilty of disturbing
an educational assemblage and fined
him $50. Motion for a new trial will be
made mex Saturday.
Marshall and Murrell Peasants, sons
OF the convicted men, were acquitted by
the jury.
1t was alleged that the Peasants
went TO the Collierville high school to
see Prof, Crowder about whipping a
younger son of Mr., Peasants, and that
they called him out and then called him
vile names,
The trial OF the case consumed the
entire day Friday. the jury bringing In
the verdict late In the afternoon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
Copyright, 1919, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)

BY HOWARD r. GARls.
Uncle WEgily Longears, the bunny
rabbit gentleman, hoped into his hol-
low stump bungalow one day just In
time TO hear his muskrat lady house
keeper. Nurse Jane Fuzzy WuzEy. talk
lie over the morning glory telephone.
That's too bad, Uncle Niggily
heard Nurse Jane say. I'm really sorry
Who can't go where?' asked the
bunny as Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy stepped
away from the telephone. -,
why, Mrs. Longtail, the mouse lady,
said the muskrat lady. Il wanted her
10 20 to the moving pictures with me
this evening, but she says she can I
leave her Chtldren-Jollle and Jillle-
alone, TO say nothing Of ~Squeakie- Eekie,
the cousin nous So guess we a /
20. and there are TO be such lovely
pictures, one is Adventures Of a Piece
Of Cheese'-Mrs. Longtail wanted spe-
cially to see that. And l wanted TO
see the one called Why Carrots Have
Points But we can't GO
Yes, you cam cried Uncle Wigguy,
"Ill stay with Jollie and Jiilie and
Squeakie-E ekie, the cousin mouse, while
you and Mrs, Longtail go to the pic
lures. III amuse the children
''Oh, that's very good Of you, I'm
sure said Nurse Jane, I'm call up
Mrs, Longtail n tell her mat IL y an
right and that she can go with me and
that you'u come 10 look after the chill
dren, and maybe tell them stories to
amuse them-eh2"
Either that, or show them pictures
from a book" said Uncle Wiggily Il
suppose Jollie and Jillie nave some pic
ture books"
So that evening, after the dishes
were washed and put TO bed-oh, excuse
me. / mean in the pantry-NurSe Jane
and Mrs. Longtail went to the movies,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
34G4zNEE44ZgES THE NE WIS SCIMITAR R4Hz HOWE Helps
BULLISH MOVEMENT IN
SECURITY MARKET

NEW YORK. Feb. 22.-The stock
market this week experienced its first
consistently bullish demonstration Of the
new year, prices ih the main advancing
appreciably, and In several instances al
most sensationally, High-grade trans
portations and industTials Of similar
type made little Roadway, although
United States Steel rallied to It's highest
quotation since the reduction Of the
extra common dividend and rails
stiffened later.
An unusually large. proportion Of the
weeks expanded operations consisted
OF motors n their accessories. Oils
were strong, but susceptible to con-
slant realizing for profits, tobaccos re-
flecting much the anne influence and
signs Of pool liquidation in other spe-
clalties were not lacking. Shlppings
were inclined to sag.
Developments affecting the proposed
Victory loan were helpful to existing
Liberty issues, excepting the 3bs or
first flotation. which yielded to fairly
large offerings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
DECIDED STRENGTH IS
SHOWN BY CORN

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-With receipts Of
corn about the smallest ever known and
with commercial stocks meager the
corn market this week has shown decid-
ed strength. The result has been n net
advance ranging from IL to z cents.
Oats gained &c to INC. Changes in
provisions varying from 40 cents de-
cline to a rise Of SIC.
Attention to scantiness Of readily
available supplies and to constant
dwarfinF Of the crop movement rem
deTed the corn market specially sensi-
tive to the bullish influence OF snow
storms, rain and sleet that threatened
to bring about an even greater curtail-
ment Of arrivals and to increase feed
ing on farms.
Exports to Poland, together with a
shortage Of seed in canada had a bull
iSh effect on the oats market.
The altered position of the govern
ment concerning foreign business OF
packers offset to a considerable ex-
tent in the provision trade.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
HOROSCOPE
FOR THE
COMING DAY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1919.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1919.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Neptune rules kindly today, accord.
Ing TO astrology, The sun is adverse.
The stars promise the clearing OF
clouds that obscure human perception
and the apprehension of right and truth.
This would sem to presage the gradual
settling of the world upheaval.
Ability to see world relations in their
larger aspects is supposed to be aided
by the planetary direction, The be-
ginning of a period when selfish claims
disappear Is forecast.
Although storms are foretold which
will cause trouble to shipping, a voyage
begun under this sway should be lucky.
There. Is a sign this day warning
those who write to be careful what they
say in letters or public documents, as
scandals are f~oreshadowed.
During this direction of the stars 1t
IS unwise to visit persons whose favor
Is desired, as they are believed to be
unusually analytical and critical.
Music Is to play a new part in Sun
day ~observances, according to the seers.
Who foresee popular concerts that will
draw immense audiences in towns and
cities.
With the advance of spring recrea-
ton OF novel character will be intro
duced in this country, the seers declare.
Agitation concerning dress will be
widespread in the coming summer and
this will concern mems attire as well
as women's.
Food is to be discussed with more
than ordinary emphasis on high prices,
astrologers predict, owing to some con-
dition that Is now developing.
Reformers n welfare workers come
under a sway this month that forbids
the revelation of unfortunate facts and
any publication of social conditions that
are unsatisfactory may cause unex-
pected trouble.
Persons whose birthdate It is may
have rather a disturbed year. They
may suffer from unkind gossip.
Changes will not be satisfactory.
enthusiastic and impetuous. These sub
jects of Pisces should be taught self
control.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
W0RLEY SLATED FOR u. S
MARSHALSHIP IS RUMOR

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb, 20. (Spl.)-
Senator ]. Parks Worley will be APP
pointed United States marshal for the
ing to reports current here today. Be
fore going to Washington Senator
Shields stated that the First congress
sional district had a strong claim for
the office. That district claimed it has
not been recognized by Senator Shields
In any appointments John r. Thomp-
son is the present marshal.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
STARS INCLINE
DON'T COMPEL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1919.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News.
naDar Svndicate

NOSpJA A6hNt AVAJI W bllp WIN ANS"o-
paper Syndicate.)
Early in the morning Of this day
Venus is in benefic aspect, but later
Saturn and Uranus rule with evil power,
according to %astrology.
The seers forecast trouble owe mines
and mining affairs. Uranus is in a
place making for misunderstanding
and conflicts between employers and
employees.
1t is not a fortunate sway for the
aged, who should watch the health
and avoid excitement, which will be
particularly dangerous under this plan
etary government.
Oceulists declare that the solution
of human problems at this time of re-
adjustment depends on the recognition
of the brotherhood of man and the &C
c%eptance Of the law of love as the
guide.
Women have a promising star for
this days work, and they should prac-
tiee concentration and conservation Of
energy.
1T is a fairly lucky sway for love
affairs, If the fniddle-aged OF old are
not concerned In them.
While many young will marry, the
romantic influence Of the stars will not
be confined to them, and persons past
youth may make foolish alliances.
Entertainments Of every sort should
be fortunate tonight and theaters should
prosper.
The rise of new theatrical stars and
the acceptance of better plays are prog
n%osticated for the world Of drama.
Religious agitation and disturbances
that have some sort Of political sig
nificance are foretold.
Public health will occupy more n
more attention as the spring advances.
Washington, D. c., comes under a
sway making for much excitement. Con-
gress will begin a new session marked
BY sensational events, the seers declare,
Persons whose birthdate it is may
nave rather an anxious year.. They
should safeguard both health and bust
ness.
Children born on this day may be
careless and happy-go-lucky. These
subjects OF Pisces often have unusual
psychic powers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
J. H. KlRKMAN HELD
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

On a heinous charge. preferred by a
farmer Of lakeview, Miss, was held to
the shelby county grand jury Saturday
morning by Police Judge l.. T. Fitz-
hugh upon testimony OF the young miss,
He was also fined $50 for disorderly
conduct.
Kirkman was arrested a few days
ago by Officers Robinson and Kun
merle and the case continued until
Saturday. The facts in the case are
said TO be not very aggravated. His
bond was fixed at $1,000, which he has
rot made.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
RENKERTS SUE ON
JAKE" MAKING CASE

Carl NJ. Renkert, Alfred Renkert, Mrs.
Luella Gerhig, George Gerbig, her hus-
band, and the drug firm of A. Renkert
4 Co, Saturday filed a bill in chancery
seeking to collect from Il. B. Craig,
collector OF internal revenue OF the
state, the sun of 1000, which It Is al
legged in the bill was illegally collected
from the firm of A. Renkert & Co.
1t was charged by the collector Of in
ternal revenue that the firm failed to
obtain the necessary license from the
state to make Jamaica ginger"
The firm declares that Il has the
right under the law to make Jamaica
ginger and sell II as a medicine, and
denied that 1t was sold as a beverage,
as charged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
At Avery Chanel.

The Rev. w. T. Vernon, pastor of
Avery chapel, has returned from the
ell of the A. NJ. e. church, recently
held at Tampa, Fla, after having deliv-
cred addresses at Birmingham and
Montgomery, Ala, on his way home.
The church is preparing to celebrate
its Tooth anniversary and is beginning
to elect delegates to attend the quad
RENAL conference in st. Louis in 1920.
During this time the church has elected
Al bishops, most of them coming from
the South.
Bishop Evans Tyree, DIR. S. l.. Brit,
OF Des Moines, Ia, and DIR. c. w. Alb
ington, Of Dallas, Tex, are in the city
and will fill the pulpit at Avery chapel
Sunday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
BUDDIES OF THIRTIETH
ON HIGH SEAS FOR HOME

With the sailing Friday OF seven ships
bearing the first portion of the 9th
division, New York national guards,
comes the fact that the 30th division,
composed of Tennesseans, ana troops
from North and South Carolina are
probably ready to sail.
The 9th detachment is due in New
York harbor on March 3. The 30th di-
vision fought alongside the eth boys
at several places during the drives that
ended the war and were placed on the
priority list along with them. This
probably mean that the Both will fol-
low on the heels Of the New Workers.
The both boys are probably at an
embarkation port at present. awaiting
ships. They should reach America be-
fore the end of March.
Capt. w. +, Murrah, of the S0th,
cabled G. T. Fitzhugh, Memphis attor-
ney and law partner of his, that he
would probably sail about March s.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
Miscellaneous,

Christian Sclence-First church holds
services Sunday at IL am. and 8 pm.
Wednesday evening testimonial meeting
at s o'clock. Subject for Sundays les
son, Mind" Reading rooms at l408
Exchange building are open each week
day from 8 I'm. to s pm.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Our Public
Schools" will be the subject of the
sermon by Rev, William e. Clark at
the New Majestic No. / Sunday morn
ing at IL o'clock. The text is from the
Talmud and reads: THE world is saved
by the breath of the school children"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
REV. J. 0. HILL, OF SARDIS,
ACCEPTS MEMPHIS CALL

The Rev. ]. o. Hill, pastor Of the
First Baptist church, Sardis, Miss, as
accepted the call of the lc"~' s:"ooT-
way Baptist church and will OCCUPY
the pulpit for the first INN "a -
2. Mr.. Hill Is well known In N,1r ,-''
having been here a number of times
and having resided in this section ior
a number of years.
He has been at Sardis for five years,
attaining great success m mis- work
there. He will succeed the Rev s
a. Wilkinson, who leaves Thursday for
RuleviIle. Miss, where ne mas been
called by the First Baptist church of
that city.
A farewell party in honor OF Mr..
Wilkinson will he given at the Speed
way church Tuesday night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
NITRATE WORKER JAILED
CHARGED AS CONVICT

FLORENCE, Ala, Feb. %. (Spl)-
David Fitzgerald, who has been en-
ployed by nitrate plant No. 2, has been
arrested here by Sheriff George Mitchell
as an escaped convict from Columbus,
Ohio. That state has asked the gov
ernor Of Alabama for his return and
officials are now on the way here for
him. Fitzgerald has employed a local
attorney to demand he be given a hear
ing before he be taken from the state.