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Evening star., 1919-04-09
THE WAR WORKERS SWAN
SONG.

All honor to the Army and the Navy:
AL honor to the devil dogs" as well,
But there's one poor bunch Of gtnks
Of whom no one ever thinks,
Cause their story isn't popular to tell.
They're the clerks that did their bit for vic.
tory,
And to keep our Army moving Ger the sea !;
II a few Of us were shirkers,
The most Of us were workers,
30 let's take little credit-you and me.
We've slept I'VE and six together in a bed,
And liberty bonds we've gladly bought in
punches.
For the heroes 'over there
We tried to do our share
And We mostly lived on good old '1iberty
lunches"
We're the clerks that did our bit to whip the
Our daily grinding helped to make him run;
Wartime meals, without a question,
Gave us chronic Indigestion
Being squeezed to death In cars was scarce
ly fun.
The most Of us will shortly homeward glide.
we are getting short of cash, we do con-
II they don't reduce the rents
we shall have to sleep in tents,
Or in Central Union Mission house reside,
Still, we're glad we did our bit to win the war.
Enough we don't get any credit, we're not
sore.
While the boys were out a-scrapping
Don't forget that we weren't mapping
We did our bit, and only wished it more.
w. c. OBRIEN.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
q. S. Postal Economy"
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Readers Of The Star must be IA.
miliar with SO many examples Of
postal extravaganza that they may
be interested in one instance Of post
office methods Of = different char
acter and 30 distresingly unameri-
can that deem it my duty to empha-
size the fact that hold myself re-
sponsible to you for the absolute &C.
curacy of my story.
Some time ago the manager Of one
of the air mail fields. not 1000 miles
from Washington, received an urgent
nfty miles away. The field auto truck
happened to be out Of commission;
one Of the mechanics was asked If he
would go out with his own auto, a
brand-new OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES car,
and, with CHEEKY Sure I will" on
his lips. he started on, through the
mud and rain Of one Of the worst
days experienced in the vicinity this
winter. He was fated to worse how
ever. for, on his way back from his
him from behind and left him in a
ditch with his car SO damaged that
he had to face q bill of $50 for i'm
mediate repairs.
In his foolish innocence he sent Z
claim for that amount to Washington,
Win tne IeSUtt tAbI nc 10 now IN pos-
session Of a letter. duly signed lotto
Praeger." informing him that his
claim could not be entertai ,ed be-
cause the department had no appro-
priation for such a purpose. and ten
dering him the munifcent offer Of Is
cents per mile for the ''hire" Of his
auto.
Is there another employer in this
broad land of ours who would mete
out such treatment ~ the above to
an employe in return for his good
hearted willingness to help in an
emergency? n. A. NELSON.
Baltimore, Md.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
G. W. q, MEN IN DEBATE.
Will Meet Lafayette Team Friday
in Two Confeats

George Washington University de-
baters will meet Lafayette College
teams in two contests Friday night
on the question of the federal gov
ernment's permanently owning and
operating the railroads of the coun-
try. One debate will be held at Sis
o'clock in the assembly hall of the y
M. c. A.. 1886 G street northwest, and
the other will be held at Lafayette
College, Easton, Pa.
George Washington will. debate the
affirmative Of the question here and
the negative side at Easton. The
team to debate here will be composed
Of Homer Hoyt. captain; Carleton NJ
Randall, and Mis- Catherine Gayle,
all of the law school. The team which
will go to Easton will be composed
of Charles P. Swindler. captain: Her
bert K. Ryde and Ellis w. Manning,
all of the law school.
Evening star., 1919-04-09

I at Camp Meade. Their real training
will be done on the other side. They
will be sent over in detachments of
1.ooo as rapidly as they can be or
1t is expected that most Of the VOL
unteers will be former soldiers who
viii be available for immediate serv-
ice without much preparation Conf
drafted troops who did not get a
chance to go abroad during the war
will avail themselves Of the present
opportunity Of getting on the other
side and seeing the sights. 1t is felt
also that many of the overseas SOL
civil employment since they came
back may embrace the chance to see
under peaceful conditions the battle
torn countries where they fought and
won.
Expect Congress Will Clear Way.
Congress is confidently expected to
remove speedily the main obstacle to
campaign. That is the matter Of pay.
When Congress authorised an increase
OF the Army 1t provided also that the
enlisted men should receive pay at
the rate of $40 . month or double tho
ed that the higher pay should continue
until the termination Of the emer.
gency."
In view Of the prospects Of the
early conclusion of peace. some
would-be recruits have expressed the
fear that they might soon be put
back on the former peace-tfme pay
basis of SIS a month. Army officers
say that there Is not likely to be any
reduction in the pay Of the Army for
some time to come, II ever. Congress
is sure to enact remedial legislation
at the coming session, they assert,
and, anyhow, nobody knows how much
longer the emergency" may continue.
even beyond the date on which the
peace treaty is signed. According to
them. the conclusion Of peace does not
in itself terminate the emergency"
In view Of officials Of the War De-
partment, the President alone can de-
termine when the Emergency termi-
mates" for military as we'll as for all
other governmental purposes, and
under existing world conditions that
time is not very near at hand.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Plans Atlantic Flight Ami 1e.

LONDON. April Z (by the As0oela1eA
Prsss)@The sirplane Of the Shartt
brothers, one Of the entries for ~
f1o,eoe race across the Atlantic, wfn
start from Ireland for Newfoundland
on April 10, weather permittiug. TIE
airp..Sae is expected to make the
Journey in twenty hours.
Evening star., 1919-04-09
Strenuous Efforts to Recruit.

It Is for these and other reasons
that the Army heads are making
strenuous efforts to recruit the mill
itary forces. Arrangements have
been made to canvass the entire coun-
try for volunteers and more than a
dozen recruiting parties have been
organized under the leadership of
Col. William L. Kenly to accelerate
the campaign. Although $4,000 is fixed
as the number Of recruits desired
Immediately for overseas service no
limit is set for general recruiting.
Enlistments may be for three years
or for one year, but only the three
year men will be sent abroad The
short term men will be used for mil
itary purposes At the various camps
in this country.
These enlistments began February
% last and more than 5000 men al
ready have been secured. the ma
jority being of the three-year class
All recruits are sent to Camp Meade,
Md. for training and distribution.
Those destined for service in Ger
many and other parts Of Europe will
have only a short period Of training
Evening star., 1919-04-09
HOW TO MAINTAIN PEACE ARMY
IS SPR OBLEM OF MILITARY MEN
Recruiting Of Occupation Force of Seven
Divisions Guarding the Rhine Country
Presents Difficulty to Authorities.

| How to maintain the United States
Army after the conclusion of peace
at the strength desired by the War
Department-5o9,o00 men-admitted-
| ly is the most serious problem now
confronting the military authorities.
War Department officials calculate
that approximately 100000 American
soldiers will be needed in Europe aft
er the peace treaty is signed to en-
force the policy Of the administration
| for the preservation of order and re-
construction work in the territory of
| Germany, Austria-Hungary and else
where.
There are nearly 100000 American
soldiers still in Europe. ALI in excess
of the 100000 in the army Of occu-
patton and its auxiliary organizations
are under orders to return to the
United States. Estimating their re-
turn at the rate Of $500 a month. it
will take at least four months to COM
plete the homeward movement.
Combatant Army's Needs.
That phase Of the question is not
nearly SO serious, however. as the
maintenance at full war strength of
the seven divisions comprising the
combatant force of the army OF oc-
cupation now guarding the Rhine
country. Although those are Regu-
lar Army divisions they are made up
to a large extent of drafted troops
from all parts of the country. 1t is
provided in the act Of Congress ap-
proved May IS, 1917. authorizing the
President to increase temporarily the
military establishment, that all per-
sons who have enlisted since April
1. 1917. either In the Regular Army
or in the National Guard. upon their
application, shall be discharged
upon the termination Of the exist
ing emergency"
How many members Of the army Of
occupation will take advantage of
that opportunity to return home is
purely speculative, but that a ma
jority will do 50 Is the judgment Of
many Army officials. That privilege
does not extend to the men Of the
regular force who enlisted prior to
April 1, 1917, but as many of them
have nearly completed the hve-year
term for which they enlisted. they
will be entitled to discharge on that
ground and transportation home un-
less they choose to re-enlist.
Military service Of all persons Sc
lected by the draft was "for the Pc
riod Of the war" Under the law all
the drafted troops must be discharged
within four months after the Presi-
dent proclaims the conclusion of
peace, ''or as soon thereafter a. prac-
ticable to transport them to the United
States"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

temperature that continued until the
sun withdrew it's rays below the hori.
con in the west
The weather map Tuesday indicated
that the entire country was consider
ably warmer than for several DAYS past.
Even the coolest spot on the map, Win
nipeg, recorded a higher minimum than
on Monday morning. Several points In
tlBnRda and one or two In the United
states, however. were still shivering.
mark
In view of the modera ton in tempera-
tire throughout this section of the
country no shippers forecast was issued
by the weather bureau, the thermometer
setting forth the fact that conditions
within a radius OF 100 miles OF Mem
phis did not warrant shipments being
rrotexted for unupusf cold
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
DELIGHTFUL DANCING PARTY
GIVEN AT COUNTRY CIUE

Mr. and Mrs. William ], Britton and
Mr.. and Mrs, John Dickinson will be
the hosts at delightful dancing party
at the Memphis Country club Tuesday
evening.
Mr., and Mrs. Warren Walker, OF Ra-
cine, Wis, guests OF Mr., and Mrs. Dick ,
inson, will assist in receiving, Mrs,
Walker wearing q. French model of pale
blue si& with trimmings Of French
flowers and a corsage bouquet Of
sweetheart roses. Mrs. Brtton will be
gowned in yellow satin with trimmings
Of chenille and brown ostrich and wear
ing a corsage bouquet of orchids and
valley lilies, and Mrs Dickinson will
wear frock Of ping silk net over pink
GeorEette with trimmings Of silver lace
Her flowers viii be a corsage bouquet
Of Aaron Ward roses,
The ballroom will be decorated in
holly, smilax and large bows Of crim|
son tulle, while from under an artis-
ticaliy arranged arhor Of holly and mis-
tletoe delicious punch will be dis
pensed,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
BEAUTIFUL LUNCHEON HoNoRINa
MISS HARRIS AND VISITOR

Among the beautiful affairs planned
complimentary to any Of the seasons
debutantes, none has been more attrac-
tive than the luncheon given Tuesday
afternoon - the Country club by Mrs.
w. G., Dewey in special compliment to
Miss Mary Mallory Harris, one OF the
seasons charming debutantes, and her
house guest, Miss Margaret Denhom,
OF Worcester Mass
A Christmas motif was artistically
carried out in the decorations. In the
center Of the elegantly appointed table
was a large basket filled with brilliant
scarlet poinsettias, around which were
silver candlesticks holding red tapers.
At either end of the table were similar
baskets and baskets of the scarlet
Christmas blossoms also were arranged
on the tables extending from either
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Bright Skies And
Good Temperature
For Next FelU Days

The weather forecast for TUESDAY and
Wednesday in Memphis and Vicinity
gives promise Of excellent Christmas
shopping weather, The extreme cold
Of last week has ahated, as has the rain,
and local weather officials say that the
fair weather will continue with prac.
ucally no change in temperature.
The lowest Temperature recorded
Monday night was 80 degrees, according
to the official Instruments at the wealth.
er bureau. During Tuesday morning
there was an appreciable rise in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Special Scenery for Play.

The beautiful scenery which has been
painted especially for the play, But
terfly," has been received at the Lyric
tneater.
The costumes for the dancers, which
have been coached by Miss Irene Sturla,
we're designed by her. They are I'M
usual and artistic. The costumes for
the rest of the cast were designed BY
Mrs, -, s. Kenendy and fashioned by
Mrs. r. II. Whitmere.
on Thursday all day tickets and pro-
grams will be on sale at the theater
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
U. S. METHODIST BOARD
AIDS GERMAN CHILDREN

BERLIN, Dec. IL, (By the Associate,
Press 1.-Two hundred tubercuar CHR,
dren from German cities viii be per
mitted to spend three months IN the
BACK Forest OF Southwestern Gernany
as a result of the donation by Ameriosn,
Methodists to the German Red cross u
Bishop William Burt, of Buffalo \,
r., member Of a Commission represept.
ing the. Methodist war reconstrur,io,,
board, last night rendered a checL ~
the German relief organization mskbip
available 100000 marks for The u,n,f
among German children e NpIA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
THEY DON'T MOURN.

my SON." said Mr. Grabcoin, II
dare say you fatter yourself that you
are well known to head walters and
ladies Of the chorus
We'll, maybe | am dad
yet, when a spendthrift dies have
YOU ever heard OF a section being re-
served IN the church or in the funeral
procession for mourning head walters
nd ladies OF the chorus?"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
ELEGANTLY APPOINTED DINNER
is RENDERED BY MISS CUTRER

Miss Blanche Cutrer one OF the lovely
debutantes Of the season, who is enter
talning with a series of delightful social
affairs before returning to her home
IN Clarksdsle, Miss. for the holidays,
WIN pc the charming hostess at an ele,
Eanuy appointed dinner Tuesday eve
ming.
Covers will be laid for Is on the table,
where pink roses win be effectively en-
ployed as the floral centerpiece,
The young hostess will be attractively
gowned for the evening in apricot tat
pansies, and her mother, Mrs. J. W,
Cutrer, who will assist her in enter
taininR, will be Rowned in gray satin
embroidered in cut steel beads.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Woman's Missionary Auxiliary

The Missionary society Of the Wom-
ans auxiliary of the First Congrega-
tional church will meet Wednesday aft
ernoon at 1880 o'clock at the church
The following program viii be given:
Devotional exercises, led BY Mrs. A.
G. Graves.
Business.
Vocal solo, Mrs J. Q. Eaton.
Talk--"Other Nations and Their Va
ried Racial Element" Mrs, M. L. Stain
back and Mrs. T. L. IAMalta.
Round table discussion, II. j. M. Jor-
genson leader =.
Talk-"What Special Equipment for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
MEETINGS OF MEMPHIS
W0MEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

All woodman circle members In the
city are requested to meet with Holly
Grove circle, No. /, on Wednesday
evening at $3.50 o'clock In the w. o. w.
hall TO hear the state manager, Mr.,
A. q. Mathews, explain the new as
sessment rates.
The Memphis Piano Teachers asso'
citation will hold a roundtable discus
sion on Wednesday morning at 10;30
o clock in the Woman's building.
The o. Il. s. auxiliary will meet in
regular session on Wednesday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock In the Masonic temple, The
ANNUAL election OF officers will take
place, Those who have not given a can
OF fruit for the Orphans homo are re-
auested to bring 1t to this meeting
Dr. Fineshriber's study class viii
meet in the Sunday school audi toriun
al the temple on Tuesday evening at s
o'clock. All those interested VIII be
welcome.
The Ladies' Council Sewing circle Will
meet Wednesday, Dec. II, at 2 o'clock
with Mrs. Harry Wolff, 1860 Carr ave-
nue..
The Memphis piano teachers will meet
"wednesday mornig at 1880 O'Clock At
the Womans building.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
CLUBDOM
NEW YEAR CABARET TICKETS
MUST BE TAKEN AT ONCE

Those having made RESERVATIONS
with Mrs. John Sneed Williams or
AIRS. Alex Austin for tho New
Years cabaret, which will be given
benefit of the Crippled Children's
hospital have been requested to
call and pay for their tickets on the
mornings OF Thursday. Friday and
Saturday. between 0 and ~ O'Clock.
An tickets which have not been
called for by IL o'clock Saturday
will be resold.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Young Ladies' Institute.

The regular meeting of the Young
Ladies' Institute will be held at the
assembly hall on Wednesday evening,
The meeting will start promptly at 5
o'clock, and all members are urged to
attend, as some matters of great i'm
portance will be brought up and acted
upon at this meeting. AS this is Ad-
vent there will be no cards or dancing
after the meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Annual Event

The members OF the Rex club have
issued the following invitations for
their annual New Years entertainment:
THE Rex club request the pleasure of
your company at their New Year en-
tcrtainment on the evening Of Dec. 81 j"
on the cards fncioscd members were
requested TO make their reservations not
later than Dec 2S
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Beethoven Club.

Mrs. j. f. Hill, president, calls a
meeting OF the entire membership Of
the Beethoven club for Wednesday
morning at II o'clock, and will be pre-
board at $40 o'clock. A full attend
ance Is requested as a report of the
Hempel concert, and other important
matters will be discussed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
HIS TEST OF SPEED.

but your honor I'm satisfied l was
not going very fast,
This motorcycle policeman says he
timed your car and you were gong Is
miles and hour,
impossible, your honor. The train
was racing has never been known to
travel faster than rs miles an hour AND
lt was In the lead"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Musicale Postponed.

on account Of the death Of Mrs,
Josiah Patterson, a member OF the
idlcwild Presbyterian church since its
organization. the musicale which was to
have been given Tuesday night by the
Young Ladies Bible class Of that
church at the home Of Mrs, ", d,
Cleage, has been indefinitely post
nOned
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
o. Z. S. Auxiliary.

The o. u. S. auxiliary will meet in
regular session in the Masonic temple,
on Wednesday at pm. The annual
election OF officers will be held, and all
members are urged to be present. Those
who have not already brought a can
OF fruit to be sent to the orphans home
viii please bring 1t to this meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Tomlin. Boulton.

Friends will be interested In the mar
riage Of Mrs. Lou Ella Tomlin and Mr.
w. l.. Boutou, which took place at
high noon Tuesday at the First Metho.
dist parsonage, the Rev. II. S. Spragins
officiating in the presence of relatives
and a few intimate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boulton left immedl-
ately for Hayti. Mo-. where they will
make their future home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
LOVELY COLLEGE GIRL VISITOR
HERE FOR the" HOL iDAVS

Among the number of attractive col
iege, girls who vii spend the holidays
N tho city none will be more popular
than Miss Mary Sparger, a beautiful
Dallas, Texas. girl now attending
school at Bryn Mawn, Pa, who win ar.
i've sunday to be the guest Of her
aunt Mrs. Shelby Gabberf.
Miss Sparger will he complimepted by
Mrs, Gabbert with an artIstiCallv
planned luncheon at the Country club
!ec. %. and several other pretty ar.
fairs will be given in her honor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

for Kansas city. Mo. wnere they viii
spend the holidays with their aunt MrB.
J. NJ. Campbell, who will tender a din
ner-danoe In their honor on Christmas
night at the Blue Hills Country club
Several other pretty affairs viii be
given in their honor They viii return
home on Jan. 8.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Weddings
Keck-O hism.

Miss Marguerite Chism ana Mr.. John,
Edward Keck were quietly married
Monday afternoon at St Patrick's par
ronage, Monsignor Murphy officiating,
The attendants were Miss Eleanor Ba-
ker and Mr.. James r. saino. After
jan l Mr. and Mrs. Keck viii be at
home to their friends on South Well.
ington street
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
In Honor of Miss Horsley.

Mr. and Mrs NJ p. Horsley will en-
terrain with delightful Christmas par
" on Monday evening, Dee. 20, at their
home on Central avenue, in honor Of
their daughter, Margaret, who will ar
rive home on Dec. ~ from NJ. s, COL
leEe, Holly Springs Miss, 10 spend the
holidays,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Renaissance Music Circle.

The Renaissance Music circle will
meet with Mrs. r. l.. Brown on We'd
nesday morning at 1880 o'clock. Mrs.
S. r Carnes will be the chairman for
the day. A miscellaneous program will
be given.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

Assimilation Has American" Mrs. ],
NJ Black.
Hymn.
A social hour will be enjoyed later.
The hostesses will be Mines A. j.
Cary, Albert Riley and Miss Mary Hem
derson,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Board Meeting.

The board of lady managers of the
Porter home and Leath orphanage will
hold its regular monthly meeting on
the orphanage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Levi Association,

The Levi School Parent Teacher as
ISOLATION will meet on Wednesday after
noon at 2:80 o'clock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
The Sensible Gift for ALI Men

Samelsons 1'adema or julia Marlowe.
fine Havana cigars, viii be appreciated.
Just phone Samelscn his name and ad-
dress. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
MISS MAY M,cRoskY.

slo, while bright berried twigs Of holly
were scattered over the cloth Hs"'
a delicious holiday menu was ser,ved
70 the guests so Of whom had the pleas.
nre Of enjoying Mrs. Dewey's hospi
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Old Floors Refinished.

New floors, metal weatherstrips and
screens installed anywhere. Chears
Floor 4 Screen Co. Main 1888. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

Parents watch that croupy child--try
Fluinenia Salys. use. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Announcements
INVITATIONS FOR RECEPTION
FOR MRS. CHAPLIN REcALLI
MIss MARoARET FoReEs.

Invitations for the reception, which
Was 20 have been given wednesday
afternoon by the members OF the Wom-
ans congress. complimentary to Mrs.
II. ". Chaplin. Of Syracuse, y. Y, have
been recalled on account of the serious
illness Of Mrs Chspins mother, Mrs
Herman Arnold,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
BrOcade
Charneuse
$3.50
Handsome Plaid Silks
S1.66-S1.98

An unusual showing of rich satin and taffeta
plaids; today's values are nearly double these
prices; all the best color combinations: SO inches
wide. "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
BLACK SILK PLUSH, $1,000

NO better nor any handsomer plush to be
found for wraps, stoles, trimmings, ETC.; "a
inches wide; specially priced $1,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Black Chiffon Velvet
S7.98-S8.98

Very popular and very scarce fabric; 40-inch black
chiffon vevets; rich, superb fabrics nothing
handsomer for dress.