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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
STORE AND MILL BURN
AT HIC0, TENNESSEE

HUNTINGDON, Tenn, July 81. (Spl)
The store and mill building at Hico,
property of w. b. Moore. and contents
property OF Scates & Heath, were COM
pletely destroyed by fire Monday, moth
ing at all being saved except a can of
lard. There was no one in the building
when the fire was discovered but it had
only been a short while since Mr.. Heath,
one Of the proprietors of the store, left
to go to the clay pit, less than a mile
distant.
The origin Of the fire is unknown
The loss on the buildings is estimated
at $1,000 with $500 insurance. and the
loss on contents estimated at $500
with $4,000 insurance. w. ]. King
residence, which was near by, was
saved by pouring water upon it. the
wind fortunately blowing the blaze in
the opposite direction.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
BAND PLAYS AT DE SOTO
PARK AND COURT SQUARE

The excellent municipal band, under
Prof + Is. Whites leadership. will play
at De Soto park Tuesday evening at 8
O'Clock, and at Court square on
Wednesday evening at the same hour.
Tho concert Wednesday night will be
featured by Cornet solo by John
Lampe, and soprano solo by Miss
Sophie Nuss whose voice aroused such
enthusiasm last Sunday at Overton
park
The program for Tuesday night fol-
lows.
March Proclamation ........ Hughes
Overturc-Jolly Robbers ........ Suppe
Waltz--Amoreusc ..........,...., Berger
Dance OF the Demon ,..S..,..... Hoist
antasIa--Offenta 80. Offcnhach
Intormission.
SeleCtion-non Carlos .. ......... Verdi
Idyl--Onc Sweet Lay ..... XameCnik
Excerpts from Patience ...... Sullivan
Medlcy--I4atest Hits .......... Harms
star Spangled Banner,
The announced program for Wednes-
day night at Court square Is as fol-
lows;
March-The Nash ...........,... Booth
.,..'..... ''.'''''..'.''.. kossini
Solo for Cornet .....,.,...... Selected
John Lampe.
withdrawing OF the Winds ere
questl .,',',''.'.. .''..'.. Haii
Tntermission.
Selcction-C avalleria Rustlcana s(re-
ExceT q%s' from So Long Lefty M icSrroI
Miss Sophie Nuss
Fantasia--AmeriCa Forever OequesO
.........,...,.,, ,,','...... Tobani
Star Spanglcd Banner
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
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KIWANlANS TO ENTERTAIN
ORPHANS WITH PICNIC

Memphis orphans will be royalty en-
tertained at a picnic to be given by the
Kiwanis club at Overton park Saturday.
July 81, from to pm. il plans made
| can are asked to donate their cars for
the occasion and to have them at the
$500 Tire company's place. 800 Union
avenue, promptly at noon on that date.
Owing TO the fact that that day is a
half holiday, members are privileged to
invite their wives TO neip make the
children happy
The attendance prize at Wednesday,
meeting will be a case OF HEX. do
mated by W, NJ. CARROT. The enter
tainmcnt and the speaker have not
been announced but those in charge
this week promise a treat
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
TROOPS NEARING PEKING

rEKING. July -. tBy the Associated
Press The president has restored tn,
rank md military non,rs of which
Gen, WI Pei Flu was shorn by re-.
cent decree promulgated under pressure
Of the Anfu leaders
Troops Of Gen. Wa Pei Fu are close
to the city on the southwest. but ry.
crythinE IN Picking is orderly
Tung Cho, where loutIug and disorder
was reported yesterday, is now said &c
be quiet The detachment Of American
marines sent to bring out AmcricaH
residents. II necessary is remaining
there as precautionary measure
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
Marine Sergednts
Return From School

Three OF the Memphis marine re-
cruiters have returned from the Wa-
rne corps institute at Quantico, Va,
where they started taking up tie
course in craftsmanship. I'VE know
now, said Sergt. Dessau, that we have
the best opportunity in the country for
the young men OF America. This sch Dol
works right in connection with the
|. c. s. Of Scranton, Pa, and besides
enabling a man TO receive an cduca-
ton free. 1t permits him to live the
best life in the world"
While at the school the three ser
geants took their annual target range
practice, and all three are now eN-
perts with the rifle. Friends of Sergts.
Smith. Post and Dessau are more than
glad TO see them return to Memphis
as 1t has been noted fact that these
three sergeants have always been a
proud booster for what they consider
their home town"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
CONGRESSMEN VISIT
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

MANILA, p, l., July 27.-The army
transport Great Northern. carrying a
party OF members of congress, arrived
here today.
The congressman landed between
showers of rain. The entertainment
program which had been arranged in
their honor was modified because of
washouts on railways and highways.
Members of the party were guests to-
night at a ball given by Governor Cen
eral Harrison
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27

it fine for such cases. tell Others
what it did for me and you may pub
llsh my testimonial.'-AIrs. Csc. A.
Zoos, III 5. nth st., Goshen. Ind.
The experience Of Motherhood is a
trying one to most women and marks
distinctly an epoch in their lives.
Not one woman in a hundred is pre-.
pared or understands how to prop.
erIy care for herself. Every woman
at this time should rely upon Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. a
most valuable tonic and invigorator
OF the female organism.
In many homes once childless there
are now children because of the tact
that Lydia y. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound makes women normal,
healthy and strong and this good old
fashioned root and herb remedy con.
tains no narcotics or harmful drugs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
INSURANCE RATES UP:
BURGLARS ARE BLAMED

Advances In insurance Of all Kinds
except life policies nave taken place Ia
the Memphis territory in the past few
weeks, Life premiums are tho same
as for several years The most notable
increase In other rates is that for
burglary protection. These have
jumped from $t3,50 TO SIS and SEQ
Drug store rates are advanced from
1915 TO S4S. Repeated raids on drug
stocHs to obtain alcohol and other drugs
are held responsible. silk stock in
suranee has advanced IN the same pro
portion There has peen sharp in
crease in the amount Of silk lost
throughout the country. Memphis hav-
ing its loss in common with other Sec
lions.
In the matter of life insurance the
rates have remained stationery. There
has been Il slight decrease In dividends
but not jim premium schedules. Heavy
taxation is among the causes for the
dividend change.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
$25O,OOO TO BE SPENT
REPAIRING INSTITUTIONS

JACKSON, Miss, July 81. (SplD-All
Of the s250.OOO bond issue to be sold
by the state Aug II will be used for
repair work on state institutions, &C
cording to Theodore c. Link, consult
ing architect for the state building com
mission.
No new buildings will be started this
year on account of high building COSTS
Mr. Link said. Five million dollars is
provided in the whole bond issue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
ROBERTS TO SPEAK
AT BRISTOL, TENN.

BRISTOL. Tenn. July -. (SplD-
Gov. A. H. Roberts is scheduled to
speak in Bristol on Monday afternoon,
Aug. 2. The han in which he will speak
has not been announced
After speaking here, the governor
will go to Blountville, whore he will
meet the citizens of that section in
formally, and then proceed to Kings
port. where he will speak that eve
ming
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
PROF. ROBERTS PROMOTED

JACKSON, Miss, July q. OSpl)-
Prof. J. l.. Roberts, since 1911 head Of
the department Of Latin and director
OF athletics at Central high school has
been named principal of that institu-
ton, succeeding Prof O II Wing
field, resigned. Mr., Roberts holds sew
eral degrees from Mississippi college
and has taken summer work several
years at the University Of Chicago. He
IL well-known throughout Mississippi.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
DR.. HULL, A. AND M. HEAD,
C0NFERS WITH GOVERNOR

JACKSON. Miss, July q. CSpL)--Dr
D c. Hg of N MeTd anI NJ the cod newly
here for conference with Gov Rus
sell Dr. Hull has not yet accepted
the position, and according to current
report he intends finding out conditions
before doing So If there are any
strings to the job Mr.. Hull doesn't want
it, it is said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
3 INCHES OF RAIN
FALLS At CRENSHAW

CRENSIlAW, Miss, July 81 (Spl) -
Crenshaw had flood Saturday when
a little more than three inches of rain
fell in two hours. All creeks over
flowed and bridges were washed away
All crops in low lands were covered up,
and lots OF damage will result
The farmers have not been able to
cultivate their crops for the past 10
DAVIS ON account OF henvN rains.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
PROF. SMITH TO OPPOSE
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS

JACKSON Miss. July p. CSpID-
That Prof W. II Smith, former prcsi-
dent Of a and NJ college will he a
candidate Tor the United States senate
to succeed John Sharp Williams, is the
latest political rumor here. Mr. smith
Is serving now as field director for
the vocational education work Of the
war department.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
Kentucky Farmer Declares
Nothing Helped Her Until
She Took TanIac-- Suffered
20 Years.

Remarkable indeed was the statement
made by w. r. Walker, prominent
r. F. D. No. 2, while in Louisville a
few days ago.
Mr.. Walker declared that three bot
ties of Tanlac has done his wife more
good than all the other medicines she
has taken in twenty years put together
my wife had been unable to eat any.
thing without suffering terribly with
Indigestion. She had such violent
cramping pains in her stomach at times
that she could not straighten up; she
was constipated all the time and often
got SO dizzy she would nearly fall. She
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
X. c. MIX Dealers
Fight Ordinance;
Shut Off Supply

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 27.-Patrons
companies in Karsas city aNoke today
TO Tina an advertisement in the morn
ing newspapers announcing that the
companies would rupply no more milk
under the present milk grading ord
nance.
The announcement Of the distributing
companies declared milk famine"
existed and asserted the milk grading
ordinance was unreasonable" and
would place milk upon the list Of
prohibtve iuNuries."
No time limit for the embargo was
SGT in the announcement. The four
companies supply approximately 1900
customers
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27

good results after
/ had suffered for
some time with
female trouble.
Some years ago l
had t win boys
and took your
Vegetable Com
pound before
they came, also
before my four.
year-old boy was
born, and after.
wards and +hipl-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
ALLIES REDUCE DEBTS.

WASHINGTON. July 27.--Reduction Of
the allied debt to the United States by
the application 10 the debts of the Va
rioEs governments Of amounts awarded
them on claims against this country
growing out of the war. was considered
today by the treasury.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27

KILLED BY WINDLASS.

BYTHEVILLE Ark, July 81 (Spl)-
Harden Afford was struck by wind
lass while unloading a boiler at Stern
burg's gin Monday and died few
hours later. DR.. C. c. Stevens was
called but medical aid was of no avail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
REVIVAL CLOSES

Senatorial. Miss. July q lSpl )-
Rev j. r. Mutt has Just closed Two
weeks meeting az the Baptist church
here He was assisted In the singing
by Mr. Steward, OF Texas
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
ONE WOMAN'S
EXPERIENCE: !:
Of Interest to Expectant
Mothers.

Goshen, Ind took Lydia T.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27

oUMToNE guaranteed to relievs
your gum trouble.
At all Good Drug Stores.
The Washington times., 1920-04-13
EXPERT ASSERTS X-RAY |
MAKES MARRIAGE SAFE
wouId-Be Bridegrooms and Brides
Should Submit to Treatment,
He Says.
ny DR. MAfNGROT.
Frsaek N-Ray speei.Il.t.

PARIS. April l3.-Msrriage no
longer need hold terrors and uneer-
tsinty for the future. N-rsys have
soientincally solved the problem OF
positively ascertaining the character,
disposition, tastes and special traits
OF any individual.
The old-fashioned character read
ing from the human hand Is unre-
liable, whereas x-ray examination OF
. persons breathing gives an abso-
Iutely accurate picture OF that per-
sons character as well. The results
OF buch examinations have proved
true in every instance.
A Jealous woman .breathes differ-
emily from a good sport.
Would-be brides and bridegrooms
should submit TO medical X-ray ex-
amlnations before taking out mar
risge licenses, In order thus 10 make
sure that they are suited to their
prospective mates.
Horographs OF the movements OF
the diaphram never lie.
The Washington times., 1920-04-13
COMPERS' TICKET IS
OPPOSED CHICAGO
City Federation Finds Fault
With Political Choices OF
Labor Chieftain.

'You may have picked the winners
in your selections, but our federation
cannot agree with your logic" says
the Chicago Federation OF Labor in a
letter to Samuel Gompsrs, made pub
lie today, replying to one from Com
psrs taking II 10 task for supporting
the Labor party and suggesting tina:
when the November Sleetion was over
they might compare notes to decide
whether Its third party policy or the
nonpsrtisan policy Of the American
Federation OF Labor was the wiser.
you ask US II we have overlooked
the fair labor record OF Congressman
chindbloom. JUL. Mann. Wilson. and
J. w. RGiney. We know that the
frst four named voted for the Cum
lnins-Esch bill. which would trample
labor under foot, and J. w. Rainey 10
the acknowledged tool OF the big
packers.
1--WE believe In voting for some
thing we want, even II we lose.
rather than to vote for something we
don't want and win.
"Your reference TO comparing notes
after the battle Is over Is unique. We
will concede that you have picked
the winners and may sloat over the
success OF their reelection. but ask.
will the interest OF the men. women.
and children have. been served?"
The Washington times., 1920-04-13

headquarters detectives yesterday
when Miss Irene Wilson. twenty-five
years old, was arrested on the charge
OF embezIling si6s from Charles
Mahan. proprietor OF a candy shop
Miss Wilson's arrest followed an
inVestIg cation by John 7. Lyons
private detective. and Headquarters
Detectives Roche and Davis. She was
taken TO detective bureau and 10 al
legged 10 have made q confession, ssy.
ing her peeulations covered a period
OF four months.
Before Justice Johannsen the de-
tectives testified they bought candy
from the young woman and that the
amounts OF the purchases were not
recorded on the cash register. She
was released on nominal bail for the
grand jury.
The Washington times., 1920-04-13
Dainty Lingerie
For Spring and Summer Wear
Second FIoor-LansburGh 4
Brother.

They are displayed in wonderful
variety of pretty styles and diversity ~
ct beautiful trimmings and novel designs.
The Washington times., 1920-04-13
TO FIGHT CANAL AWARD.

The condemnation award OF Vs.
10000 for Government purchase OF
the Cape Cod canal 10 excessive and
will be contested by the Government
In the courts. Secretary Baker yester-
day told the House interstate and
foreign commerce committee, which
Is considering a bill proyidinE for
Government acquisition OF this prop
erty.
The Washington times., 1920-04-13
EX-SEN. BURTON NAMED
FOR TARIFF COMMISSION

President Wilson today nominated
former Senator, Theodore Burton OF
Ohio to be a member OF the United
States Tarir Commission and Martin
Gillen, Of Wisconsin. to be a mem
ber OF the Shipping Board.
The Washington times., 1920-04-13

Will Look Well and Feel Com
Portable When 1t Is New, But
The Washington times., 1920-04-13
ILLINOIS U. TO PLANT TREES

The American Forestry Association
today registered on it's national
honor roll 172 memorial trees that
will be planted tomorrow along a
memorial walk by the University OF
Illinois at Urtana, The trees are In
memory OF Illinois men who gave
their lives to their country in the
war against Germany.
The Washington times., 1920-04-13
LOVE FOR FINE CLOTHES
CAUSES GIRL TO STEAL

BALTIMORE. April Is.-Need Of
money to buy fine clothing and meet
expenses was the excuse given to
The Washington times., 1920-04-13

w az ouiS JOu VIII tC III
terested in laying in a stock
of these moderately priced
undergarments.
Nightrobes-Of Win d T
Crepe, in flesh or orchid, trim
med with contrasting colors and
some with fancy stitching.
Each, $2.95.
PetticOats-Of fine cambric.
with deep flounce of fine lace
and embroidery. Especially nice
for summer frocks. $2.95, $685.
and $l.95.
Bloomer-Of Windsor
crepe in flesh or white. All ,
arc reinforced and fit the
figure nicely. Each, $1.50.
Bloomers-Of flesh ba-
tiste, with ribbon and lace
trimmed ruffles. Well-fitting
and reinforced. Each, $l.00
~uI e1 IN
The Washington times., 1920-04-13

Even cutting an O'SuLivan Heel with
a sharp knife demonstrates its great
elasticity. Often the knife must be wet
with water before a strip can be cut
off to make the famous stretch test
shown above ...
The Washington times., 1920-04-13

Clip your Liberty Besd coupons and
exchange them for w. 3. g., thereby
aiding yourself ssd yeur country.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
MRS. DUFFIELD BEATEN
BY MRS. DOZIER LOWNDES

Now orleans, Oct. 2s.--,rhe first biz
upset or the Southern Women's Golf as
ISOLATION championship tournament was
q. Dutiield. Of Memphis, BY Mrs. bozier
Lowndes, o. Atlanta. In the second
round OF match play over the country
club course, 4 up and ? 70 play
Mrs. Lowndes came. to the fore with
taken a champion to defeat her. play
ing three holes in par and getting two
At the turn Mrs. Dufield was oos
down. Her. best playing in previous
and in view Of this slight margin abe
was expected to come on and win. In
stead, Mrs. Lowndes made II two UP
by winning the tenth and decided the
match by winning the sixteenth. They
maGs brdie Say thr ssa on Ike 10 sss
entetnth.. She was out In 4s and back
h IN ts. Mrs no Duhield was out in 50 and
Mrs. David oaut. Memphis, had no
S MIA T. S sScR. Atlanta nS5 Is'h and tr0
Two matches went to extra holes, Mrs.
w. l.. WALKER Memphis, eliminating a
teammate. Miss NJ. Beasley, up In
10 holes. Mrs T. .. Paine, Atlantta,
s.. Geissmer Birmingham. ] up,
Memphis has four players remaining
IN the tournament, Atlanta three and
PairinEs for the third round at match
Mrs. David Gaut Memphis. W. Mrs.
W, L. Walker, Memphis,
Mrs J. Hodges, Memphis. W. Mrs. r.
MRS. >. Lowndes. Atlanta, W. ,. NJ.
Miss Il Mayer. Atlanta. Va. Miss I.
Lesser. Memphis
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
HAVANA SCENE
OF BIG FIGHT?
Richard, Cochran and Brady
! State Cuba Will Get Demp-
1 Sey-Carpentler Go.
GOTHAM DOESN'T THINK so
(sY JACK vEiock.)

New York, Oct. 2S.--Q. N. S.)--Ths
big fight goes to Havana. This is tho
story OF Promoters Richard. Cochran
and Brady. who are about to sign Jack
Dempsey and Georges Carpenter. and
they are sticking to It. . nt
Some of the second guessers. how-
ever, are calculating today that the Ha-
vana angle Is somewhat of a tropical
myth and that in the end the fight will
be staged right here In Lii Ole New
York, as originally Intended. and where
II Is sure the attraction will draw a
million dollars.
The suggested switch to Havana came
az somewhat OF a surprise. The pro-
reconsider the articles ana make ar
raneements to pacffy Jack Keariis,s WHO va;
objected TO the phraseology of the con-
tract In some spots. This iittleNmatter
was Htterded ito Sproruptly ind Kearns
Is now ready to autograph the docu-
ments Mt any time and place named
by Messrs. Richard, Brady and Coch-
But the Havana angle? II Is said a
Cuban syndicate which prevailed upon
the promoters to change their plans
made an offer that could not be re-
fused, but just what It is has not been
diyulged. "A
Another possible reason for the sug-
gested switch may lie with the New
York state boxing commission. The
commission has not been partial TO
ATTRACTIONS and II is Just
possible that the boxing body Informed
the promoters that they would save
time and trouble by making plans to
stage the worlds heavyweight cham
pionship somewhere else. There Ia no
street evidence that this was the case,
but II H. possible. II was announced
today that the articles will be signed
IN Nov, 4.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-28
FROM FOOTBALL CAMPS

Princeton. N. j.. Oct. 2s.---Though the
| weather was muggy today, Coach Roper
planned another hard workout for the
varsity squad. The coach was greatly
eleven by the scrubs. who used Har.
ward formations
West Point, N. Y.-French, army
back, has today returned to the SQUAD
after q short layoff, and may start In
saturdays game against Notre Dame
Another hard workout was ordered by
Coach DAILY today. 1t will probably be
the last Of the week.
Ithaca, N, Y.-Carey, Hoff, Mayer
Jewett, Kaw,. Baugher and Livingston
are all In shape to start Saturday
game In the backfeld for Cornell
against Rutgers, and 1t was believed
today that Coach Dobie viii use two
sets Of backs.
bloomington, Ind. - Coach Jumbo
Steihm and his assistants are cooking
up mystery .diah, for Northwestern
and, expect to beMlIdeF. the PUPPIES SAT-
urday with an entirely new style OF
play.
Chicago.--No team that has opposed
me Chicago eleven this year has been
able 10 work the forward passing game
successfully, and the Maroons are cer-
tain they can stop the aerial attack of
the Ohio outfit Saturday. Special plans
are being made to mess up the over
.toou SINUS soi WoTldndIl, winch are q
feature of the Buckeye play.
4. sUrbana, nl.-The arrival Of real foot.
ball weather has put zip into football
workouts by the 1llini, and the team is
rounding into the best form Of the sea
son. Just now Capt. Depler and his
men ntl are studying the iptricacies Of the
Evanston, ul,-Northwestern adher-
ents are apprehensive;, that the weight
OF the Indiana line prove a stumbling
block to their hopes for victory in the
game with, the Hoosiers Saturday, THE
forward wall Of Indiana is regarded as
one OF the beetiest In the conference
Columbus, Ohio.---Althoukh the for
ward pass Is regarded ias the Buckeyes
premier play. Coach Wllce apparently
the game with Chicago. Frank Villa
man, smashing fullback, Is, being
drilled, in the -plunging feature and
iis tearing great holes In 'ethe forward
wall Of the "scrnbs" In practices. Sa gs /
i Pittsburgh, Pa. university Pitts-
burgh football players this afternoon
Win have their final hard workout Ne
fore their battle with. Lafayette here
men are In fine condition. u No furtb nf
lineup shifts are In sight.
Cambridge, Mass. --"Heinie' Fax0n, |
who has been playing left tackle for |
Harvard and kicking most of the goals |
after touchdowns, was laid up IN Still |
man infirmary today with quincy and |
sore throat. Faxon is one OF the Grim |
sons valuable PLAYERS. LIZ. 49,
L. In fine condition, foF the big games
Brown gave much time to overhead
football TODAY w