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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
MANY POOR BABIES
DIE IN EARLY INFANCY

In illustration OF the close relation
existing between infant mortality and
the family income, as shown by inten-
children's bureau in eight different
cities, a novel chart, drawn in the form
of a thermometer, has been utilized by
the bureau in its recently issued an
nual report.
This chart sums up the results of
six years of study of infant welfare
in its relation to the earnings of fla
theirs. Extensive field Investigations,
based upon interviews with the moth
ers of nearly %, 900 babies, are embodied
in the results given.
The lowest point touched by the mer-
curry In the thermometer is at earnings
less than $3.50; the highest 81, $50 and
over. In the lowest group earning less
than $500 the death rate of babies is
given at 1925, or one in every six. In
the highest group learning 1850 1t is
given as 62,5. or one in every 16. The
decrease In infant mortality In proper
ton as the family income is increased
toward a decent living wage is thus
made clear.
The proportion of babies included in
each group Is as follows:
Group earning less thar $3.50 includes
25.S per cent of babies investigated.
Group earning from $3.50 to $S49 in
cludes S7.2 per cent of babies investi-
gated.
Group earning from $3.50 to s1,o49 in
cludes 1873 per cent of babies investi-
gated.
Group earning S 1850 and over includes
1872 per cent of babies investigated.
Group earning from Sl,050 to sl.at9
includes 81 per cent of babies inresti'
gated.
Group earning Sl.25o or more include,
1871 per cent of babies Investigated.
The earnings Of all these separate
groups of, workers have probably in
creased during the nast two years, But
figures recently published by the bu'
reau OF labor statistics, showing a gen
eral increase In the cost of living, give!
no indication, according to the chill
dren's bureau report. that the advant,
age to infant life can be at this time II
proportion to the presumable Increase
in fathers cash wages.
THE conclusion Ia unavoidable" say
| the report, that while poverty exist,
infant life win be needlessly wasted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
Nevvs Of Memphis
10 Years Ago.
MAY q. 1909.

"Nt &C. iSuSs
The biggest event Of the U. 8. S.
Mississippi visit to Natchez came when
a flag that had been captured by a
troop of Confederate cavalry from a
Union gunboat during the Civil war
was returned to washington by the
Confederate veterans through Capt.
John G. Fremont, commander OF the
battleship.
1t was announced from Washington
that the building program of the navy
department for the coming year called
for two battleships of the advanced
d~readnought type.
The m~illion-dollar issue of park I'M
provement bonds were sold by the mu-
nicipal government Of Memphis to Law
renee H. Parkhurst, of Boston, at a
premium Of $41, 100 and accrued in
terest.
Members of the Memphis bar in q
lengthy petition ask Chancellor F. H.
Heiskell to become a candidate for
the office of judge Of the supreme
court.
Ground was broken for an addition
to the Memphis Warehouse company
that would provide 15 new compart-
ments to the storage capacity of that
big concern.
More than 900 children romped and
Mayed in OVerton park, 1t being the
first big day of the season for a gen.
eral attendance. A public luncheon was
served by the ladies Of the Playground
association.
The supreme court held that the city
school act was constitutional and that
p. II. Phelan, Jr, Charles j. Haase
and w. c. Edmondson could qualify as
members of the board of education on
Jan. /, 1910.
Hilarious. the great colt of John r,
Keene, won the Withers stake at New
York, worth $40, 900 to the winner,
The initial harness racing matinee
was presented by the Memphis Fair
and Driving association at Montgomery
park,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

This reminds me Of old times. 1t
was upon this grassy knoll that l once
saved Dorothy from the Singing Bees
Of the Wicked Witch Of the West"
DO Singing Bees injure pumpkins?"
asked Jack, glancing around fearfully
They are all dead, so 1t doesn't mat
ter" replied the Scarecrow. And here
is where Nick Chopper destroyed the
Wicked Witch's Gray Wolves"
Who was Nick Chopper" asked Tip.
That is the name Of my friend, the
Tin Woodman,' answered his majesty.
And here is where the Winged Mon
away with little Dorothy" he contin-
ued, after they had travelled a little
way farther.
d Winged Monkeys ever eat pump
kins' asked Jack, with a SILVER Of fear.
II do not know; but you have little
cause to worry, for the Winged Mon
keys are now the slaves Of Glinda, the
Good, who owns the Golden Cap that
commands their services" said the
Scarecrow. reflectively. ..
Then the stuffed monarch became
lost In thought, recalling the days Of
I past adventures. And the Saw-Horse
rocked and rolled over the flower
strewn fields and carried its riders
swiftly upon their way,
Twilight fell, bye and bye, and then
the dark shadows of night. SO Tin
stopped the horse and they all pro-
ceeded to dismount,
Tn tired out" said the boy, yawn-
ing YEARLY, "and the grass Is Soft and
until morning"
~ can't sleep" said Jack,
Il never do" said the Scarecrow.
Il do not even know what sleep is
said the saw-Horse.
Still, we must have consideration
for this poor boy, who Is made of flesh
and blood and bone, and gets tired.
suggested the ScaGe"row. In his usua'
thoughtful manner. II remember II was
the same way with little Dorothy. We
always had to sit through the nigh,
while she slept"
I can't help 1t. And I'm dreadfully hun
cry; too
Jack, gloomily. 81" hope you are no
fond Of eating pumpkins"
Not unless they're stewed and mad
into pies answered the boy. laughing
80 have no fears Of me, friend Jack,
What a coward that ~Pumpkinhea,
Isl" said the Saw-Horse, %scornfully,
You might be a coward yourself, |
you knew you were liable to spoil" re
torted Jack, angrily.
lttIS. liSlSt lhlcIIGDlCu III
Scarecrow. Don't let us quarrel. W
all have our weaknesses. dear friends
so we must strive to be ~considerate q
4 one another. And since this poor DO
IL hungry and has nothing whatever (
eat, let us all remain quiet and allo,
. him to sleep, for 1t Is said that /
sleep a mortal may forget even hun
ger
VI Thank you exclaimed Tip, CRATE
fully, Your majesty is fully as GOO
: as you are wise-and that is saying
good deal"
!. He then stretched himself upon tn
d grass and, using the stuffed form
the Scarecrow for a pillow, was pre-.
h emily fast asleep.
Next Story-'A Nickel Plated En-
peror," in which the four traveller
reach the City of the Wrinkles, ov,
Is which, the Tin Woodman rules. VIII
thrilling plan does the Tin Woodma
suggest to them9 Read next week
D. ! chapter and find out. It's going to
pretty exciting after THAI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
Shubuta, Miss.
OLD FASHIONED R D

"a thing of beauty is a joy forever"
which can be found In a bed of old
fashioned flowers at a minimum cost.
After the soil is prepared, SOW the
seeds or set out the plants, putting the
tall ones like sweet peas, hollyhocks,
golden glow and %sunflowers, in the back,
Plant shorter ones in front, such as
the marigolds, Japanese peoples. sweet
williams and field daisies; In front Of
these still shorter ones, such as pc
%tunias, nasturtiums and asters, with
pansies, pinks and verbenas in front.
A border of candy tuft or sweet alys-
sum is very decorative, With such an
arrangement, flowers for the parlor and
living room table can be obtained until
frost comes.
Many a bouquet Of beautiful. flowers
at practically no expense also can find
its way into the room of some sick
person or to a hospital ward.-Thrift
Magazine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
Just a Moment
And it shall come to pass afterward
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John q. Qulnlus. the
Sunshine Man.

And it shall come to pass afterward
chat l will pour out My spirit upon all
flesh'-was not exhausted, as in a
moment, by the cleaning fires and
rushing wind of P~entecost. In every
Christian & it remains true that
your sons and your daughters shall
prophesy, your old men shall dream
dreams, your young men shall see Wis
ions" No great and holy book is ever
written without the inspiration of the
Spirit Of God; least OF all, those books
which, age after age. have helped to
make thousands wise unto salvation.
AS the rain cometh down, and the
snow from heaven. and returneth not
thither. but watereth the earth. and
maketh it bring forth and bud, that it
may give seed to the sower, and bread
to the eater; so shall my word be that
goeth forth out OF my mouth: 1t shall
not return unto me void. but 1t shall
accomplish that which / please. and IL
shall prosper in the thing whereto
sent it--Ist. ". 10. II.
Ny doctrine shall drop as the rain,
MY speech shall distill as the dew, as
the small rain upon the tender herb,
and as the showers upon the grass
Deut. xxi. 2.
Dayton, Ohio.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
News Of Memphis
rs Years Aoe
Twice Told Tales

MAY 22, 1894.
Gems. Coxev. Brown and Jones, COM
mahders OF the commonwealth army
were sentenced to 20 days each in jail
at Washington. by Judge Miller, OF the
police court, for violating the govern
ment regulations. prohibiting the dis
play OF partisan banners on the Capitol
grounds.
The Southern Presbyterian general
assembly, in session at Nashville, took
a shy at the Col. Breckenridge case
and withheld itc decision whether to re-
instate him as a member.
An "old lady tramp" was found
bunked in a freight car in the Iron
Mountain railroad yards, South Mem
phis. and was escorted to the police
station by Jimmy Cox, in the patrol
wagon. The old woman would not go
unless her two little pups-both blind
were taken along.
Members OF the local lodges Of the
knights Of Pythias, met at the Coch-
ran hotel to formulate plans for or
ganizing a brass band.
O.. K. Houck returned home from
New York and Boston where he had
visited plano factories.
Memphis beat Charleston by the score
Of s TO 0, the visitors receiving but
two hits from Wadsworth's pitching,
The batteries were: Blackburn and
Field for Charleston; Wadsworth and
Bolan for Memphis.
Country eggs on the local market
were selling at liz and IL cents a
dozen; frying chickens at $1.50 and 81
a dozen and straight Kentucky bourbon
whisky at $1.35 to S. a gallon.
The Methodist Episcopal general con-
fer ence, South. adjourned after an IS
days meeting, in which an immense
amount of business was transacted.
The big Standard stake at the Grave
send track, New York. was won by
Don Alonzo, from Horny Of Navarro,
He travelled a mile and a furlong over
a terrificaOy, heavy track In 1888, AND
was ridden by Sims. Griffin had the
mount on Henry of Navarro. J. P. B.,
Of the Fleischman stable, won the bis
Merchants handicap at Louisville, over
n heavy track. Rey FL Santa Anita
was second. and King Lee, third.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

A slight limp In blue herons seems to
be rather common, due to the fact, II is
said, that one leg is frequently shorter
than the other, from thEhabit of using
but n to stand on. You frequently
hear people, pity a poor, lame heron
that Is probably quite unconscious Of
any need for pity. They used to pity
the mother who limped out with her
fringe of woods along the Ham Branch
at twilight, seeking, perhaps, some sort
Of food in the meadow, though it had
all the appearance of an evening stroll,
However, when anybody attempted to
walk down across the meadow and get
near the couple, the poor, lame thing
displayed an agility that was remark
able, and so did the offspring. Famii-
iarity vas permitted to breed no con-
tempt for That old birdl She was quite
willing to be a decorative touch to the
lovely. intervale landscape, from afar.
but she had no intention Of allowing
what the motion pictures describe as a
CLOSE up."-Walter Prichard Eaton an
Harper's Magazine for May.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
WALTER MALONE

Judge X. M. Barton spoke very truly at the memorial exer-
clses in honor of Judge Walter Malone when he said: 1T is as
a man OF letters, a great poet, that he will live in history. 1t is
a significant thing that in all the history o. the world the names
and fame and influence of the great poets have outlived all 9TH
ers, growing greater and brighter with the passing years.
Beauty and truth never die. The eternal years Of God are
theirs"
lhls is not the time to analyze or estimate the value of his
contribution to permanent literature or to seek to establish
ms name IN Its proper rank among the men OF letters. We lived
100 close to INN, knew him too well, and the sentimental attach.
nent that his people had for him might render It's liable to the
charge OF prejudice in his favor. So we are content to cling &c
our memories and leave to generations yet to come the rcspon
sbihty OF liking his place in the ranks Of the limited few to whom
1t was gwen the genius to carry a message Of helpfulness anc
cheer that will survive for all time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
o BUILD UP YOUR .
9 HOME COMMUNITY Z
. .
To The News Scimitar

To The News Scimitar:
The retail merchants should patr6nize
the jobhers III their home territory.
As a whole does the foreign jobber
consider local conditions? The profits
from your business go to help develop
your home section.
The consumer should purchase his
wants in his home territory-the retail
merchant is a necessity and Is entitled
to q legitimate profit. His family and
the families Of his clerks live among
you, they are OF what Is
raised In the home community, pay
taxes to keep up the schools, churches.
roads, bridges and stand ready to as
Hist YOU In any n they can. The
merchant places courteous help at your
command to serve you, buys your sur
plus commodities that your family can
not consume. gives you your moneys
worth Of what you buy and sell, The
profits from you purchases are kept
In our midst to develop the com
munity, support the denominational OBJ
jects and charity.
This will hold good with the demon
national schools and colleges and news
papers, Christian education, state mis-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
By l.. Frank Baum

Il wonder II hot sunshine is liable
to crack pumpkins" said Jack, with
an anxious ring in his voice.
mot at all-not at all"' replied the
Scarecrow, gaily. IAN you need fear,
my boy, is old age. When your golden
youth has decayed We shall quickly
part company-but you needn't look
forward to it; we'll discover the fact
ourselves and notify you, But come!
Let us resume u journey. | am INK
ious to greet my friend, the Tin Wood
man"
SO they remounted the Saw-Horse,
Tip holding to the post, the Pumpkin
head clinging to Tip and the Scarecrow
with both arms around the wooden
form Of Jack.
eco slowly, for now there is no dan
ger OF pursuit" said Tip to his ,steed,
IAN right responded the creature
in a voice rather gruff.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
STOP WASTE

An important feature of the reconstruction program NJ tho
nation should be the development OF the vast water mower
resources that will continue to go to waste until there is sufficient
sentiment Tor its conservation to insure the legislation necessary
for its utilization. During the war the aim Of the whole country
was to speed up industry and produce sufficient materials to win
the war. Now that peace conditions again prevail, the problem
OF reconstruction, of building up again the countrys normal pro-
duction, and Of making good the enormous waste of a gigantic
war of destruction-the hundreds of ships lost to commerce
through the horrors of submarine warfare, the thousands of tons
of metal shot away on the battlefields, all the countless forms of
waste incurred in a struggle Of great nations, An important step
in reconstruction is to eliminate waste in the use of our natural
resources.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

replaced the head upon the mans neck.
Dear me- were Jacks first words.
What a dreadful experience! | won
der II water is liable to spoil pump
kins?"
Tip did not think a reply was neces-
sary, for he knew that the Scarecrow
also stood in need of his help. So he
carefully removed the straw from the
Kings body and legs and spread it
out In the sun to dry. The wet cloth
ing he hung over the body Of the Saw
Horse.
III water spoils pumpkins" observed
Jack, with a deep sigh, then my days
are numbered"
i've never noticed that water spells
pumpkins" returned Tip, unless the
water happens to be boiling. II your
head isn't cracked. my friend, you must
be in fairly good condition"
ooh, my head isn't cracked in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

declared Jack, more cheertuly,
Then don't worry" retorted the boy
Care once killed a cat"
Then said Jack, seriously, II am
very CAD indeed that | am not a cat"
The sun was fast drying their cloth
Ing and Tip stirred up his majesty's
straw so that the warm rays might
absorb the moisture and make il as
crisp and dry as ever. When this had
been accomplished he stuffed the Scare
crow into symmetrical shape n
smoothed out his face so that ne wore
his usual say and charming expression,
THANK YOU very much" said the
monarch. brightly, as he walked about
and found himself TO be well balanced.
There are several distinct advantages
In being a Scarecrow. For II one has
friends near at hand to repair dam !.
ages, nothing very serious can happen
to yoe
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

Aren't you a little hoarse?" asked
the r~umpkinhead, politely,
The Saw. Horse CAV an angry prance
and rolled one knotty eye backward to-
ward Tip,
See here, he growled. "can't You
protect me from insult7"
ITO he sure" answered Tip, sooth-
ingly. Il am sure Jack meant no harm,
And Il will not do for us to quarrel.
YOU know: we must all remain good
friends"
"In have nothing more to do with
that Pumpkinhead,' declared the saw.
| Horse. yiciously; he loses his head too
| easily to suit me"
There seemed no fitting reply to this
speech, so for a time they rode alons
In silence,
After a while the Scarecrow re-
marked,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

sions, hospitals and ~orphanages of your
state, which should be sustained.
Many Christian farmers buy stoves,
sewing machines and buggies from
agents representing northern and west
ern manufactureTs--they contribute to
the salesman at least $40 that could
be saved and put into Liberty bonds
or contributed to the objects fostered
by their denomination.
w. II. PATTON.
ubu Miss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

ers OF that portfolio,
M. Caillaux and NJ,
Klotz.
The latter W a o
born in Paris In
1868. He practiced
law, but soon gave
up his profession to
enter politics. With
Il n u s u great
earnestness OF pur-
pose he then devot-
ed himself to the
study of the more
arid business of ma
tional life.
He specialized in
customs matters and
in big contractual re-
lations between tho
state and the rail.
ways of France, and
he finally qualified
as an authority on
u finance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
JUDGE STEEN

Judge NJ. Steen was a good citizen. pubrc-spiritcd and
enterprsng. He had the interest of the city at heart and at all
times was ready and willing to cooperate in any capacity in any
undertaking for its moral development and material progress.
Memphis suffered a real loss in his death, for he stood for the
things that a community must build upon il its foundations are
to stand the test of time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

The tri-state editors, who assemble in Memphis, should feel
perfectly at home, Memphis claims them as her own. Their
active good will is worth more than rubies to her.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
A Line On Men
You Read About

Louis Lucien Klotz, minister Of
finance of France, has held that office
in seven governments. For several years
there were only two alternative hold
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

1t is claimed that if the government permitted the price Of
foodstuffs to decline rapidly somebody might get hurt Fxactlv
right. Some of us might drop dead.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

The German delegates are said to be split on the peace
terms, but that is a matter of small consequence, so long as
the allies are a unit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

The Chinese complain that Japan is to get more than the
kaiser had. What the Chinese would like to see is Japan get
what the kaiser got.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22

yes" said the i~ncorrigible old gentleman, whisky costs
SIS a quart, but l don't object. Ii is getting along up to what
it is worth"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
q Father Thinks When One Is Calling ON DaMghter-By Briggs

NEVER DID GET A
COOP SQUi1T At HIM.
NtCa LOOKING eNoUSA
BOT PROBABLY DoeSN 7
HhJOuO ANY TANG
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-22
POOR LAME HERON,

us an dUInOfltY
larger questions Of finance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-10-10
0LCOTT PARDONS
EDITOR; IS TOLD
TO LEAVE STATE

Ham Kaufman, former Columbia coun-
ty newspaperman sentenced to term
in the Multnomah county Jail for the
publication of abscene matter in his
paper, the Holton Herald, was granted
q pardon by Governor Olcott Thursday
on condition that he leave the state
and remain out, refraining from the
publication or editing of a newspaper in
Oregon at any time hereafter.
"Violation of these conditions Will
mean that he will be returned to sc,v,
out the unexpired portion of his sem
tencc," declared Governor Olcott last
evening in commenting on the pardon.
The action of Governor Olcott was
based upon the investigation into the
Kaufman case of Millar McGilchrist of
the attorney general s office and on
recommendations contained in his repors
to the governor 3 office. The investigu-
tion hid been requested by the Oregon
State Editorial association in a resolu-
tion adopted at its recent annual meet
ing.
"The issuance of the pardon is based
largely upon the statement of reput-
able physician that it would be homicidal
to allow Kaufman to remain confined
in jail,'' the governor stated last even
ing.
al might make this comment on
Kaufman q case; that I believe he was
fairly tried and honestly convicted and
i am convinced, after examination Of
issues Of his newspaper, that he is moi
fit person to engage in the newspaper
business. Considering the nature and
indeceney Of his offense I believe the
sentence imposed was fair one. But
am certain the state does not wish te
further enforce this sentence if it might
lead to fatal consequences.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-10-10
LOWER RATE ON Pulp
WOOD Being SOUGHT

The reduction of freight rates on
pulp wood to parity with that of fuel
wood is urged by Fred G. Buehtel, chair
man of the public service commission,
in a letter to Max Thelen, director OF
the federal railroad administration,
Washington, D. @.
In the state of Washington, he points
out, pulp wood and fuel wood are given
the same freight rate while the paper
mills in Oregon are denied the same
privilege, This, he declares, is an esvi
dent discrimination in favor of Wash
ington interests.
asThis commission believes that thu
present wood rates. are remunerative ant
in instances might even reasonably b'
reduced, - Buchtel writes. Furrnei
that Oregon 8 wood rates for comparable
distance and conditions should be re
duced to conform to the schedules ef
feetive in the state of Washington.