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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
MORTON WILL IS
FILED FOR PROBATE

WASHINGTON, May 26.--An estate
estimated at $4,000, 600 Is disposed OF
in the will OF Levi 7, Morton, former
vice. president Of the United states
which was filed in federal district court
here today for probate, The document
was executed June %, 1910. and was
modified nv codicils of March 30, 1911
June 4, 1911, and June q, 1871 MI.
Morton died recently at New York NJ
the age Of 96 years.
Mrs. Martha Morton Hartpence, OF
Philadelphia, sister OF the testator,
Is given a life annuity OF $4,000 and
the sum OF 1900 annually Is to be
palo to Mrs. Caroline Lay, sister-in,,
law Of Mr.. Morton. 4 life annuity OF
sT2o is to be paid to Mr. Morton nnt-
Ter and cash requests 20 other serN-
ants, Mr.. Morton's personal effects
and furniture are to be distributed
among his children.
Morton Corcoran Eustis, n grandson,
Is given the silver writing set and
candlestlcks presented to Mr.. Morton
by resolution Of the senate on eNpIra-
ton OF his term as vice-president ana
10 his eldest grandson is left the
Testimonial set Of silver presented by
the banking institutions of New YORK
in 1868.
The remaining estate Is bequenthed
to the trustees, one share 10 be held
IN trust for each Of the surviving
daughters.
Mrs William c. Eustis, Mrs. Helen
Morton and Miss Mary Morton. and
one share to be distributed among chill
dren OF Mrs. Winthrop Rutherford, a
deceased daughter. on the death OF
each daughter her share will 60 to her
issue or Ii she dies without issue then
10 the other daughters or to the chill
dren OF the deceased daughters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
ROSA PoNsELLe. SOPRANO.

In May. 1918, Rosa Ponselle was
singing At the Palace thcater, one Of
New Yorks leading vaudeville houses,
as one Of the Ponsellcs Sisters-not even
headlncr. In November Of the same
year she made her debut in the lead
ing role In La Forza del nesuno,
with Caruso at the Metropolitan opera
house Until her debut at tho Metro
politan. Miss Ponsene had never before
appeared In opera, her work had been
entirely In vaudeville.
Since her triumph in LA Fora del
Dcstino,' and 1t was real uiumnh,
she has sung in "Ohcron,' "CavaliC RIA
Rusticana." La Juivc' and Aida.
Her first performance In the latter role
took place with the Metropolitan Opera
company at the Academy OF Music on
March 6. 1920 Never having sung
Aida" she stepped on to the stage
and went through the role before a
packed house without ono rehearsal
who can say now that vaudeville
training is not worth while
This wonderful young singer viii be
heard in concert at the Lyric theater
Monday evening. May 81, she being the
final offering Of Corteso brothers, who
have brought so many good musicians
here during the season. They vouch
for her excellence IN concert work
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
s''sziss'ss'ss7''s
DEATHS.

Samuel ". Rose, age ~, 2l6 North
Third. May %. pistol shot wound
Frank II. BERRY, age So, $40 North
Fifth. May %; tuberculosis, 49,,
w. O. Carson, age 70. 1875 Harvard,
May 80; heart failure.
Mary Katheryn Ktnsolvng, age
months, 7i6 Court May FL; unknown
causes. 81.
Henry 4. Lingenfelder, age %, $40
Mosby May 20, uraemia.
Jim VIII Sigler. age IS, St Joseph S
hospital, May 20; peritonitis.
Baby Sims. age ? months, General
hospital, May 20, enteritls
James Mahcr. age rs, 500 Mississippi.
MAY 49, Rrterio sclerosis.
Infant jackson, age l day. AS East
William c. Myers, age -, lf Gran
vile, May 81: erysipelas.
Mary Elizabeth VanHooser, age 81,
9T2 Lee. May "a; endocarditis,
Matte Tapp, age ~, Presbyterian
hospital May q; cause illegible; ~.
mortal hospital, May "a; septicaemia.
William G. Hogue. age 81, 9OS Park,
May "a; apopleXy.
Ciaytle Sinks, age "a, St. Joseph's hos
pitaI. May "a; acute peritonitis.
Loretta L. Smith. age &c. 1926 Beech
wood, May "a. carcinoma.
John Il. Roberts, age ! day, Baptist
Memorial hospital. MAY "a; hamilton,
Archibald B. LaFrenier, age 60. 516
Linden, May "a; cancer
Elizabeth H. Finley, age 70, ais South
Pauline, May Q; intestinal obstruction,
Martha Blair, age %. Jane Terrell
hospital, May 20, acute dllation Of
stomach.
Lon Andrews Wilkerson, age IS. Cen
eral hospital, May "a; toxic psychoses.
Nettie g. Williams, age rs, 1904 Edith,
May 81. ascending paralysis.
Jack Greedy. age Fl, Jane Terrell hos
pital. May IA; cancrum oris.
Robert Hines, age 4s. S3a Pontotoc.
MAY go interstitial nephritis.
Nose Harris. age 81, 1l42 North Sew
enth, May 81; apopleNy.
Jesse James, age 46, United States
Marine hospital. May 20; tuberculosis.
Annie Moody. age 81, 6S7 Kansas.
May 81; acute appendicitis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
Orpheum.

Adam Killjoy" has stood every kind OF
acid test and has never failed to pro-
duCe its complete quota OF laughs. In
the face Adam Klljoy is a killjoy. But
in this way he succeeds in creating JOY
for everybody else concerned The
part is played by Billy Miller a farceur
OF JUNCTION and rapidly. There is a
little stock of love and business in
trigue that travels in a 12-cylinder au-
tomobilc. Adam Killjoy" Is at the
Creativeuess is the greatest essential
of any undertaking, and it Is originality
that made Iawton a superior juggler.
II is the new twist and turn that give
iugglCry new life and Lawton has ere
ated as many of these new tricks as
any Of his contemporaries. Lawton
says ne has a few ideas in juggling. He
has few mighty good ones, so good
that they make him decidedly dis
tInCtivc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
AnluSenlents
Loew's Lyceum.

a playlet with more than the ordinary
amount OF action and comedy is Her
Fathers Daughter" which opens at
Loew's LyCeum Thursday for the last
part Of the week Il deals with the
elopement OF young couple. and a
chase by the brides father, The action
takes place aboard an observation car
and the bit is said to be one continual
laugh.
George s Fredericks and company
will present Her Fathers Daughter"
\ double OF Farrar, who has fooled
some OF tho best music critics in the
country, is Muriel Mason. OF Mason
and Fletcher who are Co-headliners.
Miss Mason in addition TO very closely
resembling the famous Metropoli Ia n
star. is possessed OF an unusually good
voice.
Vivian Rich comes in her latest re-
lease, Wound You Forgiven" the fea-
tured photoplay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
YOU NEVER CAN
TAME A WILDCAT
Mr., Dodson Warns Against
Use of Treacherous, Dan
gerous Calomel.

Calomel salivates! It's mercury. Cal
omel acts like dynamite on q sluggish
liver. When calomel comes into con-
tact with sour bile it crashes into IT,,
causing crampng and nausea.
II you feel bilious, headachy, consti-
pated and all knocked out, Just go to
your druggist and get n bottle OF bod
sons Liver Tone for a few cents which
Ia Il harmless VeEe. able substitute for
dangerous calomcL Take a spoonful and
II II doesn't start your liver and
straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without making
you sick, you just go back and and get
your money
II you take calomel today you'll be
sick and pauseated tomorrow; besides,
It may salivate you, while II you take
Dodsons Liver Tone you will wake up
feeling great, fun OF ambition and ready
for work or play. It's harmless. pleas
and and safe to give to children; they
like II. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
Moving Pictures
Strand.

Filmed on the same lavish scale that
characterized Male and Female" and
his other notable cinema productions
Cecil II, DeMnles latest creation
why Change Your Wife," is at
tracing crowds to the Strand theater
this week
This time Mr., DeMiue has treated
a vital question OF married life In an
entertaining manner. Gloria Swanson
Is featured as Il too wifely wife in the
opening scenes. with Thomas Mcighan
as the husband. Bored by her over
jealous care for his comfort. Friend
husband falls for a siren, is divorced
and marrtes his new Charmer. only to
discover that his former wife has
biossomed out rs "A beauty.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
Majestic.

Ten thousand dollars worth of furs
play modest bit IN Tho cup Of
Fury" by Rupert Hughes at the Ma
jestic Wednesday only ono OF the
costly articles Is mink coat valued
at $1,000, which the camera catches for
about a minute as Helene Chadwick
dons It to leave the sumptuous draw
ing room OF tho city mansion, The
other half OF this outlay Of money Is
represented in beautiful broad and
long sable scarf. lined in ermiue and
finished with a trimming of fur tails.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
MEMPHIAN HAS CONTRACT

PADUCAH, Ky, May e tSpll-Con-
struction OF marine ways at Metropolis.
III. by prominent Memphis shiphuild-
ing firm will begin within the next 10
days. II was learned here today. Build
ing material is being received at the
Metropolis river front Equipment OF
the new ways will extend for several
blocks along the river front. 1t was
stated,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
Simple Directions

Regularly, two or three times a week,
apply La Creole Hair Tonic, using the
balls of the fingers to rub it into the scalp
with a rotary motion. La Creole, Hair
Tonic stimulates the scalp circulation,
supplies the hair roots with needed nour-
ishment, and loosens the clogged dust and
dandruff which brushing will remove. Do
not use an inferior tonic. 1t is danger
Gus mistake to do so.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Herman Bogga and Rosa Elizabeth
Mulligan, /. ii. Tate and Ida c, Ham.
montree, George L. Richardson and
Mary c. GreenwalG, W. j, Moore and
Mary b. Rutland Edward Fontaine
and Mrs Allie King, James X. spence
and Bertha NJ, Cordell, Charlie Ounce
and Lille May Green
Fred owens and Mary A. l. Gallo
way, Ed Knowles and Estelle Hill p;
L. Davis and Oracle Lee Carr OIL Alfred
Dabney and Martha Lewis. Ed Glover
and olivia Williams. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
BIG RAIN AT WINoNA.

wINONA. Miss. May IS. tSpl)-The
most severe wind. rain and electrical
storm OF the year visited Winona Mon
day afternoon. The rain fell for nearly
two hours in torrent blown by a very
high wind and flashes Of heavy light
ming. Considerable damage was done
10 roads, crops and electric wires. The
city was without electric power for six
hours. No loss OF life has been re-
ported so far, although in some sec
lions of the county the wind assumed
the properties OF a storm,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
BIG REVIVAL AT HoxIE.

HoXIE. Ark, May 20 (Spl)-The
Protestant churches OF this place and
Walnut Ridge have procured large
tabernar lie tent, with a seating capacity
Of 1000 persons, located between the two
towns. where the Stephens evangelis-
tic party are holding services. More
than 1000 persons were present Sunday
night. The Stephens party will be here
three weeks more.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
MINERS DISAGREE ON
WAGE SCALE PROPOSALS

WILKESBARRE, Pa. May 26.--Dele-
gates were widely divided on the ques-
tion OF disposition OF the anthracite
wage controversy when the tri-district
convention was opened here today
Widespread dissatisfaction over the
proposals to either submit the dispute
to the presidential commission or accept
the contract prepared by Secretary VIII
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

geted and nssmated Deaths ascbed to weak heart and
hea failure should be called weak stomach and Stomach failure
is this dependence of the heart upon the stomach which
explains the relief from heart trouble effected by the of Dr.
Peces Golden Medical Discovery This remedy for diseases Of
the stomach and other organs digestion and nutrition pues
the blood eliminating from it the substances which corrupt and
poison it. Even this alone would take the strain from the oveaxed
heart But Dr. Perces Golden Medical Discovery also directly
upon the heart itself. 1t strengthens the hearts action.
This the time of when need reliable tonic Toxins
(posons pile up within the body after hard winter and feel
tired blue and discouraged If you vim, vgor vitality
try this Spring Tonic of Doctor Perce's
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

son. continued. and there was nothins
to indicate what would be the final acs
ton of the delegates.
Despite the warning Of Presideuei
Wilson and counsel Of their officials. .
small minority OF the delegates were
urging strike action. Union leaders,
however, expressed confidence that they
could control the situation and prevent
any movement to authorize direct ac-
ton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

second beat, the whole
of the blood in the
b o dy is pumped
through the heart, so
that the dual heart
moves about six tons
of blood IN each
twenty = four hours.
On the purity Of that
blood health depends.
On the strength of
the heart depends the
strength of the body.
! The question then
is, how can we keep
the blood pure andthe
heart strong? What
is blood? Blood is only
digested food. No
man is stronger than
his stomach, because
physical strength is
derived from food di-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

To Drive out Malaria and Build Up
The system
Take the Old Standard GROVE
sTASTELESS chin TONIC, You know
what you are taking as the formula Is
printed on every label. showing II is
Quinine and Iron in Tasteless form
gOc adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
Read News Scimitar Want Ads
What Supports the Heart ?
By N. COOK, M. D.

The heart the hardest worked of the human body It
beats OF seventy times mnuerom the minute
birth to the Of death half thirty
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
Feels Much
Better Now!
(The New Treatment)

II have Just gotten up from a
heavy attack of the Flu and have
taken one bottle OF DR.. Ivey's Re-
viver, and now l feel much better"
writes Mr.. Bud Williams. Route
2, Box 1872, Kerrville, Tennessee.
please send me another bottle
at once. 1t is helping me-"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

Lumbago sclatica, Neurttis and for
Pain generally.
Handy tin boxes Of u tablets cost
only few cents. Druggists also sell
larger Bayer packages. Aspirin is tho
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture OF
Observation-Disclosures Of SalicylIcacid,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

The ''Bayer Cross marked on tablets
means you are getting the genuine
"Bayer Tablets OF Aspirin" proved
safe by millions OF people,
In the Bayer package are proper d.
rections for Colds, Headache. Tooth
ache, Earache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26
Helped Me
Wonderfully

Mr.. F. w. Hamlet. 1928 Prince
ton Street, Binghamton, Tenn,
writes;
Il have had stomach trouble all
my life. | have taken one bottle
OF DR.. Ivey's Reviver and It has
helped me wonderfully. It is all
right"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

the cnarm winch beautiful halr ADDS 10
the personality. Begin the use of La Gre
ole Hair Tonic and La Creole Liquid
Shampoo at once and notice the new
beauty and vigorous health of your hair.
La Creole Hair Dressing is treatment for
the gradual restoration of the natural dark
color to hair that has grown gray, gray
streaked, or faded.
At Drug Stores and Toilet Counters
La Creole Hair Tonic, 75c
La Creole Liquid Shampoo, SOC
La Creole Hair Dressing, $1.OO
If your dealer can't supply you, write Us
direct We will see that you are supplied.
LA CREOLE LABORATORIES
Memphis, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

It is really surprising that men and women so COM
monty permit their hair to lose its good looks and &C
tually to fall out in unsghtly quantities
Mems hair becomes dsagreeaby oily and stringy and
gets thinner and thinner Women suffer with falling
hair and dandruff Their hair loses its life beauty and
luxuriance
All this can be easily prevented. Plain neglect is the
cause No than is given the teeth will assure
abundant, vigorous, beautiful hair if the
care is wisely directed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-26

Any druggist can get DR.. I've
send it to your door, postpaid, ei
receipt of price, $500 per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02
RSHING WILL
TOUR s. AMERICA
\ FOR PRESIDENT

Washington, Sept. 2.-tUnited
pjess. General John J. Pershing
vi tour principal countries OF
s1ath America at the end OF this
~ g the personal representative
4 President Wilson, il present
- of the state department are
edsied out, it was learned today.
pershing's trip will be ostensibly
~ return of the visit here last
vi Of Or. Epitacio Pessoa, presi-
mi Of Brazil. -
The real purpose OF the proposed
Nm will be further to strengthen
III Of friendship between the
United States and Latin-America,
Ii Ii understood.
i Pershing, who Is visiting his
hther-in-law. Senator Warren, at
ICheyenne, Wyo., has agreed to 60,
|ltpartment officials said.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

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Seation city for Illinois
,,saa Legion posts Tor ne1f
li11 AppsrsAtly beeween Rack
sssS ana Decatur. These TO
ss - most favored - the 1874
~ placs. Decatur il pf4sent
4'Ss cclyenticn with = large deaer
. determined TO carry on the
Ss6s. Rock Island though boast
4 mich smaller delegation, II
~ orranized. The outcome ID
y mich uncertain.
y Rock Island delegation gain
Y SIDERABLE prominence through
y irtrodsction Of . resolution to
:.l:ee thJ american Legion Of the
ssSe o. record In favor OF legal
;si boxing. Indications are that
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02
SLAPS NEGHBOR
WOMAN AND FINE
Is THE PENALTY

Mrs. Mabel Modjeska, said to live
at 2505 Fifth avenue, was fined IS
by Magistrate D. ]. Cleland in po-
lice court Wednesday evening on
2 charge OF disorderly conduct pre-
ferred by Mrs. Sylvia Tower, q
neighbor.
The two women are claimed to
have had an alteration cast Mon
day, during which Mrs. Modjeska
was alleged to have slapped Mrs.
Tower, breaking her eyeglasses at
the blow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-02

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The Washington herald., 1920-01-28
LOCAL BANKS

The Washington Clearing House
Association announced that an as
sessment Of $50 has been levied on
all member banks and all banks clear
ing through member banks.
Nelson o'NeaI Of the Riggs Ma
tional Banks addressed the members
Of the elementary class. local chapter
OF the American Institute Of Banking
last night on Bookkeeping De
posits."
Tonight Robert v. Fleming. assIs-
tant cashier OF the Riggs National
Bank. will deliver q lecture to the
class on Income Tax"
Mr.. Fleming is an expert on all
phases OF the income tax laws. in
their application TO both individual
and corporation returns.
His talk was scheduled for last
Wednesday night. but owing to the
meeting OF the District OF Columbia
Banking Associations on that night the
address was postponed.
Final arrangemnts for the annual
entertainment and dinner to be given
by the chapter on February q are be-
ing completed by Edward J. Nc
Quade. treasurer Of the Liberty Saw
ings Bank. who is chairman OF the
entertainment committee.
The Washington herald., 1920-01-28
Cotton Market

New York. Jan. 21.-Trading in cotton
WAS almost entirely local in character and
without feature today. Fairly heavy ex-
ports and unfsVorahle reports from the South
west regarding soil conditions for prepara-
tions for the new crop rallied the market
after II had been weak. but final prices
showed net losses.
Initial quotations were l. to SO points
lower. with Liverpool aud Wall Street the
principal sellers, Influenced by the weakness
in foreign exchange and a smaller demand
for the spot article.
There was rally Of about IS to 70 poipts
from the early low level as soon as the
initial selling movement had run its course
The demand WAS attributed chiefly TO cover
ing, but there was moderate inquiry from
the trade. The narrUwneSs OF the market
and the nervousness Of sentiment made the
list responsive to insignificant orders
Rallies were not fully maintained, but
there was sufficient covering to check pres
sure. and the final tone was steady with
prices ) to ~ points lower at the end.
II is reported that the basis is between
- and ~ points easier at some points in
tho South.
Spot her" was quiet at Il derline of 10
points at 32.c5c for middling; there were
sales.
Spot at New Orleans was steady with mid
ding L. points lower at 80. .SSc; the sales
were 80 bales.
Receipts at the principal points. in bales,
today were: Galveston. 25.239; New Or
leans. 6.7s7: Savannah 1907; st. Louis,
:.2Gu; Houston. l:,f3I; Mobile. 1,is1.
NnV I'm
The Washington herald., 1920-01-28
D--NNER TO
CREDIT MEN

Revenue Night of the Washing
ton Association of Credit Men will be
held at the Franklin Square Hotel,
Fourteenth and X streets northwest,
tonight. Upon this occasion, r.
X. Tabert, chairman of the
committee on reviews and ap-
peals of the United States Internal
Revenue Bureau. will speak on the
difficulties that have been met with in
the administration of the revenue act
In order that every member present
may have a chance to have any ques-
tion Of his own explained, John "
Moore of Geo. E. Muth & Co. will
conduct a question box.
During the course of the meal
George L. Potter, of Rudolph & West,
chairman Of the legislative committee
OF the association. will explain the
work Of this committee, and John E.
Moore of Geo. E. Muth & Co., chair
man of the membership committee.
will give the report Of the member
ship work Of the sssociatios.