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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
ENTERTAINMENTS
Luncheon and Box Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gilchrist will
entertain with a luncheon at the Pea
body hotel followed by a box party at
the Lyric theater Saturday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. Lena Mckinney, who
is The guest Of Mrs. S. G. lockwood,
For the occasion the boxes to be oc-
cupied by the guests will be made
most attractive with decorations of
spring flowers. roses and ferns.
The guest list for the occasion will
include about % prominent members
of Memphis society, among whom will
be the following: Mines. $. G. Rock
wood. NJ. +. Carter, 7. P. Williams, ].
J.. Darlington, Jack Carey, Harry John
son, P. g. Johnson, of st. Louis, Daniel
Grant, Hubert X. Reese, Sidney Nicely,
Clelaud *. Smith. John Fails, Brinkley
Suowden, win OrgilL Austin Boyd,
Martin Condor, Lena Mckinney
Of Paris. France: MI. A. S. caldwell
and Mr.. and Mrs, William A. Gilchrist.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
LOAN ASSOCIATION
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

Senatorial, Miss, Jan. "a. (spl)-
The directors of the federal farm loan
association met today and elected di-
rectors for the coming year as fol-
lows. NJ. A, Burrord, president: c. s.
Pack, vice president; y. G. Iauderdale,
secretary. r. 7. Lyles, ]. y. Porter
and DE-. j. l.. Roseborough we're elected
on the board of directors, G. r. Giles,
j. Il. Fuller and X. II, Perry. appraisers.
The association has $50, 900 in loans and
approved applications for as much more.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
LOSS OF BETH
DIVISION 1927 MEN DEAL

WASHINGTON, Ian, 2L-Total losses
of the Sbth division tKansas and Mis-
souri, national guard, In killed and
died or wounds during the entire SER
men, Secretary Baker told the house
rules committee today A resolution
by Representative Campbell. of Kan.
sas, providing for congressional inves-
tigation on reported excessive losses
In this division was under considera~
ton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
WILL HAVE MEDAL FOR
WILSON'S FRENCH VISIT

PARIS, Jan. 2A-Thc general council
of the department OF the Seine has
decided to have II medal struck In honor
of President Wilson's visit to France.
ON one side viii be a profile portrait
of MIR Wilson and the other side will
bear the Inscription;
Tho Department OF the Seine to
president Wilson, Benefactor OF HUI
manity.'
A popular edition Of this medal will
he struck for general distribution.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
RECALLED HUN ENVOY
WILL NOT GO HOME

MEXICO CITY, Jan, "a. Correspond
ence of the Associated Press. Al.
though the United tSates has offered
recalled German minister to Mexico
to return to Germany, it Is stated un.
officially the former representative OF
Germany does not care to return 10
the fatherland, but will take a Spanish
steamer from Vera Cruz to Spain.
where he VIII remain m unspecified
time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
SALES TO CONTINUE.

w NSIllNGTON, Jan. 2A-Answerlng
Inquiries from the trade rs to its policy
in disposjng of wool stocks held by
the government. the war department
announced today that 1t would con
tinuc TO sell At public auction such wool
aS manufacturers might require. but
that it would not compete with do
nestle producers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
Mrs. Steinberg President,

Officers for the year were elected at
a meeting of the Ladies auxiliary of
the Baron Hirsch congregation Thurs
cay afternoon at the home of Mrs. H.
j. BisnO. The election resulted as fol-
lows; President. Mrs. Samuel stein
berg; vice-president, Mrs. Harry Dlu-
zach; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Cohen,
and secretary, Mrs. A. l.. Friedman.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
SOCIAL REVOLUTIONARY
PARTY O. KS DECISION

PARIS, Jan "a Ulavas)-Thc Rus
sian social revolutionary party approves
President Wilson'S proposal, adopted by
tho supreme council Of peace confer
cncc, for a meeting Of representatives
of the various Russian governments
with representatives of the allies, ac-
cording to the delegates Of that party
now in Paris. A document to this eff
feet signed by the delegate is pub
lished today in the socialist newspaper
llnnnnnlln
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
Open Saturday
Evenings Until
$50
COMM IMPORTANT
C0GS IN WORLD LEAGUE

ROME. Jan. 2t-An important fea-
ture of the project for a league Of ma
lions formulated by authorities on in
ternattoual law, councillors Of state and
judges Of the supreme court announced
hero today Is that from the central
council of the league there will he de-
pendent three committees which will
devote their attention to economies, la
Dor and military affairs.
These committees will conduct In
Quiries and each will seek to adjust
controversies subject to It's special jur-
isdiction. The plan viii he supported
by Senator Scipioni, who has gone to
Paris rs n supplementary Italian dele
gate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
CL
COMPLIMENT KINCANNoN.

A well-deserved compliment was paid
DR.. A. A. Kincannon, president of the
West Tennessee Norma, during his re-
cent visit to Nashville. 4 Nashville
paper, writing of prominent educators
present at the state capital during the
meeting of the legislature, said OF him:
He is one of the great educators
OF the country. Educated at the INT
verSity of Mississippi, he began his ca
reer as an instructor Immediately after
graduation. He vas president Of the
State Female college at Columbus for
several years. establishing it on a firm
basis of popularity and Usefulness. He
was made state superintendent of pub
lie instruction for Mississippi, after
ward chancellor Of the university.
whence he went to take charge of the
has been one Of continued successes
and his reputation goes far beyond the
institutions he has directed"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24

A delightfully."- informal dinner-dance
will he given at the Colonial Country
club Saturday evening, and reservations
have been made for a number of small
parties. several of which will be for
attractive visitors in the city.
Dancing will begin at . O'Clock and
a buffet luncheon will be served at II
O'Clock,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
STEPPED INTO TROUBLE

Charged with violating the liquor law,
] W. South. chauffeur. Manassas
street, Is languishinE in tho city jail be-
cause he stepped from a train into the
arms Of Police Sergeant Claude DuVaIl
at the Poplar avenue station Friday
morning. The officer says South ear
ried a suitcase Of liquor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
Nineteenth Century Club.

Although no definite program has
been arranged for the regular luncheon
at the Nineteenth Century club Mon
day, a delicious luncheon course will
be served, and it is thought that sew
eral music numbers VIII be rendered
by some prominent musician
All who desire to attend the luncheon
are requested to make reservations
with Mrs. Randolph Chears, chairman
OF the luncheon committee. at once.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
For Mrs Mckinney.

Among the small but very attractive
dinner parties winch will be given
at the Memphis Country club Satur-
day evening will be that Of Mr., and
Mrs. Cleland X. Smith, who will en-
terrain in honor Of Mrs, 5. g. Rock
wood and her lovely visitor, Mrs. Lena
Mckinney.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24

every normalNwoman Graves. Miss Will
when most compilations fade, is famous
for her beautiful complexion, and when
asked how she retains her youthful ap-
p~earance said:
ut is a simple process to appear
youthful. No one comes within ten
years of guessing my age. Here is my
secret, Go to any grocery store and
get ten cents wort of ordinary oat-
meal, Put a small quantity OF the
oatmeal in a'bag of cheesecloth about
the size of our hand. Drop on or into
the bag 10 drops of derwillo, which
can be obtained at any u%p-to-date drug
store, dip in warm water and use as
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
HERE ond THERE

Mrs. Helen S. Albright, who has been
living with her daughter, Mrs. j. c.
Roberts, in Florence, Ala, for several
months, is the guest of Mrs. f. l.,
Rice, 12F Central avenue, for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Saunders will
return saturday from Chicago, where
they are having a delightful visit with
friends and relatives.
-0-
= Arthur ]. Morris. of the Morris plan
OF industrial banking, Will arrive In
the city saturday morning. MIR. Morris
is vice-president and general counsel
of the Industrial Finance corporation,
president of the Morris Plan bank of
New York and president of the Morris
Plan Life Insurance company of New
York.
Joseph Hanover, member of the leg
islature, is i'll at his home in Bling
hamton. Hanover probably will be able
to return to Nashville next Monday
according to Mayor Monteverde.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
PEMBROKE N DIES.

WILMINGTON, n. c., Jan. 24-Pem-
broke Jones, vice president of the Car
DINA Shipbuilding corporation. and IN
terested in rice milling in Louisiana
and other sections Of the South, died
today at IhompkinsXl1le' ~ ~; after
ceived here. He was about ". years
old
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
ENGAGEMENTS
FARRELL Jacobs.

Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. farrell, of Hum
holdt, Tenn, announce the engagement
and approaching marriage of their
daughter, Lois, to Mr.. Fred W. Jacobs,
of Charleston, S. G., the wedding to
take place on Thursday, Feb. 20.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24

Wednesday night were a gracious sim
plicity, a total lack of formality and
a genera feeling Of good fellowship,
for which Central high is noted
The tables at which the guests were
seated were attractively arranged and
decorated with cut flowers, prominent
among which were the red and white
carnations. emblemS of the class colors.
The class president. Charles William
son, presided as POSTMASTER.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
Young Tennesseans Dance.

Final plans for the first annual dance
to be given by the Young TeunesSeans
at the Nineteenth Century club were
completed at the regular weekly meet
ing of the club Wednesday night. The
affair will take place on Feb. 10.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
Central Highs Dine.

The characteristics Of the gathering
which was present at the banquet Civ
en- by the 1872 graduating class of Cen
trail high school at Hotel Gayoso
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
INDIGESTION. GAS.
UPSET STOMACH
Hurry! Just Eat One Tablet of
Pape's Diapepsin for In
slant Relief.

No waiting! When meals don't fiji
and you belch gas, acids and undigest-
ed food. When YOU feel indigestion
pain, Jumps of distress in stomayh
heartburn or headache, Here is instant
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24

Just as soon as you eat a tablet of
Pape's Diapepsin all the dyspepsia. in
digestion and stomach distress ends.
Pape's Diapepsin always make sick,
upset stomachs feel fine at once and
they cost so little at drug stores.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
Athey Metal Weatherstrips.

Zinc and copper cloth lined installed
on windows and doors keep out
.drauGhts. dust and SCOT. Chears Floor
and Screen Co. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
Booklet No. IS Sent Upon Request
BRCDNAN catalogue should be

IN BRCDNAA catalogue should be
~ in every home. Write for it to-
day, It's reliable information
relative to weights, grades, sizes and
prices Of diamonds is accepted as
authentic among collectors of precious
stones.
If you arc contemplating the pur-
chase Of a diamond as an investment
or for gift purposes send us the names
of two or three wcll-ratcd merchants
as a means of Identification. We will
send, prepaid, a selection package of
Diamonds for your inspection and
comparison with offerings of other
Diamond merchants. This courtesy is
extended to out-of-town buyers un
able to call at our store.
Our liberal selling plan, onc-fifth
cash, balance in ten equal payments,
is convenient, and enables the pur-
chaser to enjoy the pleasure of pos
session while paying for the diamond.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24

skin. Ii e
every thing
> $ G, t h e
skin needs
food, c a + c
and atten-
o n. The
pores to do
their W o k
pro p y
5 II o u q he
tept o p G n
and scrupu-
.Ously clean.
After being
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24

New Notwithstanding to Mae Edna
Wilder, the wheels of time" may be
backward if Il little common
sense is used in TALKING care Of The
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
River Bulletin.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. "a, 1919.
Observations taken at Z am, 18TH
nnnrilian fine
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
DriftWood.

The government lightship Oleander
departed for down river points late
Friday after a week in harbor.
The river guage read 1872 feet Fri
day, registering only a slight fall since
Thursday. The river Is expected to be-
gin rising within As hours.
The packet Idlewild remained in har-
Dor Friday to load for Saturdays trip
down river.
The recent high water cut away
about 200 feet off the end of Mud Isle,
1t has been revealed since the water re-
coded.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
luton
vi eat
M arket

We save you money on all
meats, Come, let's get ac-
quainted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24
fall.
River Forecast.
Arrivals,

The river at Memphis will faA at a
decreasing rate during the next two
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-24

Pearl City from Mounds, Ark.
OSSining from OsCeola.
na~n rfrroc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
PARK SERVICE DIRECTOR
FAVORS TRAVEL DIVISION
Project Believed by Mr.. Mather to
Be vitality Important to
United States.

Recommendation for a co-ordinated
railroad travel bureau and a division
of the national park service charged
solely with the encouragement of
American travel by rail and automo-
bile. working together and in har-
mony with all other agencies inter-
ested IN the promotion of touring in
this country, is made in the annual re-
port of the director of the national
park service. made public today.
I'm this way" the report says we
Will be able to meet the competition
of Europe from the beginning of its
renewed activity"
Il cannot too strongly recommend
the establishment of a travel division
in the National park service. says
stephen 7. Mather. the director. IL
is vitality important to the nation ana
our bureau is certainly the place 1of
it. because no other agency or the
government is so interested in or
closely related with the touring pup
lie as is this service"
There was an increase OF neari! ~
per cent over 1913 in the number or
visitors to national parks during 1919.
the report says.
Mr. Mather in the report urges bet
ter roads to and in the national parks
and recommends the establishment Oh
road linking up all the park s!s-
TENS.
Something must be done, Mr.. Mather
saws. to preserve the greatly depleted
elkherds in the parks and winter
feeding grounds are necessary MT.
Mather recommends an interpark auto
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
SUGAR SITUATION BLAME
PUTATWHITE HOUSE DOOR
Representative Tinkham Also At
tacks Attorney General in
Speech in House

Blame for the sugar shortage and
threatened high price was laid at the
door of the White House yesterday by
Representative George Holden Tinkham
of Massachusetts, republican.
He told the House that the American
consumers would have saved $500, Ooo.o0
to $3.50, 900 900 if the President had fol-
lowed the advice of the Sugar Equal
cation Eoard last fall to obtain control
O.. the Cuban crop.
The MasS3 chusettS representative also
attacked Attorney General Palmer. as
sorting the department of Justice an
nouncement that Congress had failed TO
extend government control over SGga:
was mot only offensive. but unquali
fiedly false" There is no need for ac
ton by Congress. Mr.. Tinkham contend
ed, asserting the charter OF the board
provided that the agency might continue
until July. 1923
Mr. Tin!iham put into the record a
copy of the letter sent by the Sugar
Equalization Board to the President on
August IA, advising him that the Cuban
sugar crop for 1920 had been rendered
to the board and urging the President
70 authorize a contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10

| am tremendously interested in bring
ing these things about Tor you. person.
ally. and in order that the splendid en-
ergy and training and spirit Of this
great organization may be focused on
its real work.
Suggestion Wins Applause.
The teachers applauded when Supt.
Thurston told them that he bellevcS
they should have an annual period
of sick leave. with full pay. and an
additional period with half pay II
their illness is prolonged. He said
he also would work for the appoint
ment of paid corps of substitute
teachers.
Mr. Thurston said corps of Sub
stitute teachers would bring about
economy. because when not needeu
as substitutes they could act as
coaching teachers for dull children:
Mr.. Thurston announced that Dr.
John Van Schaick. president OF the
board of education. will address them
next Tuesday afternoon on important
problems now facing the schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES UNIT
TO URGE THE MCLEAN BILL
Measure Provides Strict Equality
of Women With Men in Gov
eminent Service

Strict equality of women with
men. in government service. as set out
in bill recently introduced by Sen
ator Mclean. will be supported by all
the energies of the women's unit of
Federal Employees Union, No. >. if
was decided at the regular meetnf
of the unit last night. Hearings
fore committees in both the Hous
and the Senate will be sough by u
women.
Seven members were nominated +"
places on the executive committee
the unit Five of the number will II
elected at the next meeting. TIL
nominations were: Mary Anderson. di-
rector of the section of women in
industry OF the Labor Department,
Sara Grogan. Treasury Department;
Elizabeth Edes, War Department;
Frances OsDurn. Interior DEPARTING mt;
Nina Hancock. Treasury Department:
Clara Davis. Agricultural Department,
and Beatrice Bula, Department of
Commerce.
For planning activities of the unit
for the coming year program com
mittee was appointed by Miss Julia 5.
Stebbins. chairman. The committee
consists of Katherine Fisher, Nina
Hancock and Sara Grogan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
BAPTIST CHURCH GIVEN
BOND FOR CIVIC AID
Randle Highlands Citizens Asso-
citation Presents TT. J. Rice
Addresses Meeting.

For assisting in the civic improve
ment of the neighborhood the Randle
Highlands Baptist Church received a
800 victory bond from the Randle
Highlands Citizens Association last
night. The meeting of the association
was held in the church auditorium.
DR.. Z. r. Woodward presented the
victory bond to the church in behalf
of the citizens organization. He ex-
planned that the bond was given be-
cause the church had recently laid
sidewalks and made other improve
ments about the property which have
contributed much to the neighbor-
hood. Rev. Hubert Bunyea. pastor of
the church. received the bond in be-
half of his congregation and congrat-
ulated the clt:z"ns association D.. .t7
progressive spirit.
Frederick j. Rice of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association ad
dressed the meeting on the activities
Outlined by the Columbia Iielents o.
ganiZatoin.
1t was reported that 100 new mem
bers have been added to the Randie
Highlands association during the past
two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
CLOCK PARTING GIFT TO
RETIRING COMMISSIONER

A grandfather's clock was presented
to former Commissioner W. GWYnn
Gardiner by the employees OF the DIS
trict government at a farewell recep-
ton in the board room of the District
building yesterday.
The employees also presented TO MIS-.
Gardiner a silver tray. covered With
American beauty roses.
William p. Richards. District as
SCISSOR, in a presentation speech. tod
Mr.. Gardiner of the high regard IN
which he will always be held by the
workers Of the District government.
Mr. Gardiner told the several hun
dred men and women who gathered
in the boardroom for the presenta-
ton that he could not find words TO
express his appreciation of the spirit
in which they bade him fareWelt from
the District service. District sur
veyor Melvin c. HaZen presented the
employees gift to Mrs. Gardiner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
MEMORIAL TO SOLDIERS.

Mckinley Manual Training School
is to erect a memorial to the grad
yates If that school who served in
the world war. Decision to erect this
monument which is to be a large
granite boulder with bronze tablet
affixed was reached at n joint meet
ing Of the general school organiza-
tirn. Tech Red Cross and Tech Alumni
Associate held Monday night ana pre-
sided over by the president of the
Iast-named organize ton.
1t is planned to place the boulder
in one of the small parks near the
school if permission can be obta med
from the necessary authorities. Plans
for financing the undertaking are to
be explained at the next general meet
ing of t. alumni association. Schei-
uled for Tuesday. December %. at the
school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
MAPES BILL VOTE DELAYED.
Weights and Measures Legislation
Goes Over Until December %.

After ail-day debate the Mapes bill
30 StandardiZe weights and measures
in the District of Columbia did not
reach vote in the House and proba bly,
Will be passed on the next District day
December - This measure carries the
Endorsement of the District officials and
of the experts in the United. States De-
partment Of Agriculture
The House has approved sections
Of the measure prohibiting short
numerical count. that commod ities
sold by weight shall ac net weight
compellir@ ale of ice and coal by
weight only and providing for sale
Of fruits and vegetables in standard
containers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
WAR RISK EXPENSES
269,5O0,O0O FOR YEAR

Expenses of the war risk insurance
bureau for the year ending last June
totaled $269.5O0 900. including $751;
$4,000 paid as allowances to families
of soldiers and sailors and S4319S. GOA
as Insurance., Director X. c. Cholm-
oiey-JoneS reported to Congress.
insurance premiums paid to the
bureau for TIE year aggregated SIP
55..2l5. while Congress ~ appropria-
tions amounted to Sl26.1S3. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
Francis w. Gray Oberlin Delegate.

Francis w. Gray. who lives at 1902
I'd street and who is at the Graduate
School of Theology in Oberlin, Ohio.
has been selected as one of the TWEEN
ty-two delegates from the school to
the convention of students and pro-
fessors from practically every college
in the United States. to be held in Des
Moines December 81 to January 4, ac-
cording to word received here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-10
FORBIDS SALE OF GAME BIRDS.

The Senate has passed House
bill to prohibit the purchase or sale
of game birds in the District of Co
lumbia. The purpose of the bill is to
remove the market for game birds. Its
supporters say that it will be of great
assistance to Maryland and Virginia
in their efforts to enforce their own
game laws
The bill does not change the hunt
ing laws or season within the District.
but simply makes it unlawful to sell
or buy game birds in the District.