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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Atlantic and Pacific
Fleet VIII Make
Cruise Next June

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1e.-An-
nouncement of foreign cruises for
the Atlantic and Pacific fleet for
about the middle Of June, 1921, was
made today by Secretary of the Navy
Daniels.
Secretary Daniels has ordered
commanders of the two fleets to sub
nit tentative itineraries for the
cruises.
It is planned to have the Atlantic
fleet visit the east coast of South
America, Cape Town and possibly
other South African ports. The fleet
will pass the island Of st. Helena,
where Napoleon was exiled.
The Pacific fleet is expected to
visit the South Sea islands and ports
Of Australia and New Zealand. 1t
is probable that the Pacific fleet
will be able to go to the ports in
southern New Zealand and also Tas-
mania.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Volunteer Firemen Save
100000 Worth of Cotton

DAWSON, Ca, Oct. 1b.-F1re OF
unknown origin DESTROYED the resi-
dence and barn of DR.. c. G. Hooten,
of Bronwood, last night about S:So
o'clock, while all the family were
at q, show in Dawson. The house
and barn, the property of w. M.
Barton Bar Of Midwife. Ca, were val
ued at $4,000, partly covered by in
surance. All of the household iur-
niture Of DIR. Hooten, with the con-
tents of the barn, were totally de-
stroyed.
Fifty yards distant from the house
in which the fire originated was "a q
warehouse containing over 100000
worth of cotton, and across the street
was a public ginnery, valued at about
$4,000. These were saved by the
excellent work of volunteers.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Potato Curing House
Beinu Built in TOOmbs

LYONS, Ca, Oct l6.-The potato
curing warehouse is nearing compile
ton under the direction of DR.. S. L.
Sharpe and will be ready to receive
potatoes for curing within a weeks
time. The curing house will have a
capacity of 5000 bushels per curing
and also room for storage. The plant
will cost $1,000, and is modern in
every respect. 1t is equipped with
artificial heat and drying machinery
and is one of the best built potato
houses in this section of the state.
In addition to the curing house
grain elevator with a capacity Of 49,
600 bushels of corn or other grain, at
n oOc+ Of SS5OU
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Appalachia Synod "
Raising $4,000

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. ia
fund of $4,000 is being raised in
the synod of Appalachia, Presby-
terrain church in the United States,
for equipment and endowment Of
schools in the synod. One-third of
the total amount, s250,O00, will be
applied to the mountain mission
schools and orphanages owned and
controlled by the synod.
In the presbytery Of Knoxville, two
mountain mission schools are located
and $62,500 of the $250,000 to be
applied to home missions will be al
lotted to Knoxville presbytery for
the purpose Of enlarging the present
equipment Of these schools for es-
tablishing new work within the
bounds Of the presbytery.. The noun
tain mission schools Of the synod
are Lynn Bachman High school, at
Farmer, Polk county, Tennessee;
Grundy Presbyterian school, at Grun-
dy, Buchanan county, Virginia; Lees
McRae Institute for Boys, at Plum
tree. Avery county, North Carolina;
Lees-McRae Institute for Girls, Ban
ner, Elk, North Carolina: an INDUS
trial school for girls at Foster Falls,
Wythe county, Virginia: Bethesda
school, at Ocala, Virginia; stuart
Robinson school, at Blackey, Ken.
lucky; the mountain orphanage at
BaIeur: Morrison Industrial school,
at franklin, and Maxwell Industrial
School for Boys, also at Franklin.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Londonderry Again
In Wild Disorder

LONDONDERRY, Ireland, Oct. IS.
Scenes of wild disorder required here
last night. Carlisle road again was
the theater Of fighting, the trouble
beginning when a band of youths
suddenly appeared and began fir Ag
pistols. They maintained running
fire and rival groups returned the
shots. A hot fusillade was main
tanned for some time and pedestrians
fled in terror
Soldiers were rushed to that Sec
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Tennessee Women
MANAGE Election

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 16.-Per-
haps the first election in America,
in which all officers are women r. is
being held today at Cum oerlana zap rap
and five aldermen for the municipal
ity1 of Cumberland Gap, ~
Two tickets are in the field and sn1
Russell Berkam is candidate To-
T r. Whitaker, brothers, are alder
n manic candidates on opposing tick
ct c.. Like the mayoralty aspirant
T. Overton is on both tickets as ss an
man One Of the aldermanic candi'
dates dates, W. P. Essary, is the hus.
band of judge of the election. The
election officers are: w,,,,o,s
Officer-Mrs. Alf G. Williams
iudges-Mrs. W. P. Essary. MIS-
Hattie Carr, and Mrs. R.. w. Brooks.
c1erks-Mrs. J. H. S. Morrison anc
Mrs Charles Lanham.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Taxi Army" Driver
Recalls Unpaid Bill

PARIS.-At the recent celebra-
ton of the sixth anniversary of
the battle of the Marine taXicab
drivers played prominent part.
Many remain of the thousand
drivers requisitioned with their
machines by General Gallieni to
transport trans 1900 81 tre OOPS from the
Nanteuil on the extreme left
wing, in order to counter attack
on Won Kluck's flank and make
possible the victory of the Marine.
What is the incident that i'm
pressed you most on the trip?" a
journalist asked of one Of the
veterans.
my taxi meter showed S75
francs at the end of the two
days." replied the driver, land l
never got paid for It,"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Diaz, Mexican Exile,
Arrives IN Havana

HAVANA, Oct. 16.-General Felix
Diaz, Mexican rebel leader, recently
exiled from Mexico, arrived here yes
terday on the French liner Flanders.
He was accompanied by Lieutenant
Colonel Cortez, sent to this city with
Diaz by the Mexican government.
Both men will be held at the It's
cornia quarantine station for six days
because Of the quarantine regulations
against persons proceeding from
Vera Cruz.
Diaz expects to jo4M his family in
New Orleans If he 10 successful in
ad States
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Burglars Loot Safe
OF 100000 in Gems

NEWARK, N. J., Oct. 16.-Bur-
glars obtained 100000 worth Of
diamonds, jewelry and refined gold
from two safes of the Stretcher
Manufacturing company early to-
day, it was reported to police.
A large safe containing $4,000 in
jewelry was opened with crowbars.
police said; the rest was in a smaller
safe, which was opened by working
the cOmhinatiOn
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Farmers to Guard
Reopened Ginnery

ALBANY, Ala, Oct. 17.-Following
a conference of cotton growers at
Kitchins' gin, several miles east of
here, it was announced that the
gin, which was closed a week ago
following the receipt of warnings,
would be reopened Monday. The
farme. pledged their aid in protect
ing the property.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct. ia
gin at White City, near Hanceville
was destroyed by fire Saturday &C:
cording to the information received
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Plays While Crowd
Leaves Burning Theater

PARIS, Texas, Oct. 16.-Even as
Nero fiddled, so did Mrs. Lucy
Mitchell play the piano, but not with
the same purpose. Sac did it so
nonchalantly that the audience got
out of the theater before learning
if WAS on fire
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Marries Landlady to
Paw His Beard Bill

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 16.-Frank
Covert owed eight months board
at $40 per month back in 1916. He
didn't pay it, marry ng his landlady
instead Now the landlady wants
divorce-and the $3.50.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Widow Killed Crossing
Railroad Track; Leaves
Five Little Children

TALLAPOOSA, Ca, Oct 16.--Mrs.
S. A. Adams was instantly killed here
this morning about $3.50 O'Clock, when
crossing the Southern railroad track
with a bucket of water. Southern
train No. "a, accommodation from
Heflin to Atlanta, hit her, throwing
her some distance from the track
When she was found her skull was
broken. Mrs. Adams is a widow with
five children, several of whom were
dependent upon her for support.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
POSTING OF COTTON
GINS CONDEMNED

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Oct. Tres
buttons were adopted condemning
the posting of cotton gins and finan-
cial assistance offered those who
are unable to hold cotton for a bet
ter price at m citing Of the Tusca-
loosa county branch, American Cot
ton association.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
Public Weighing Drives
BUYERS From Market

YORK, S. @, Oct. 16.-Objection
to the public weigher system re-
Gently adopted here resulted today
in cotton buyers quitting the market
and cotton valued at several thou
sand dollars mad to be hauled away
by farmers because there were no
buyers.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19
NIGHT RIDERS ACTIVE
IN MADISON, ALA

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Oct IL
Night riders have posted notices 'Sn
four Madison county gins warning
the owners to close down October
25. The owners will hold a meeting
to determine what they will do.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19

Well, here is your opportunity, wa
are going to give away, during the
next ten days, several Thousand pack.
ages of Gauss Combined TreatIn emf
to those who need it, and If you want
relief, sign the coupon at the foot
OF this notice, and the free package
Will be forwarded to You at once by
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We want to prove to Won that
Gauss Combined Treatment will re-
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10 strike at the seat of the trouble
and give relief by removing the OBJ
structlons Of congested mucous. This
is the correct way to treat an ins
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the case with those who suffer with
nasal and throat catarrh, send at
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the coupon below and package viii
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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-19

Accept California" Syrup OF Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package. then you are sure your
child is having the best and most
harmless physic for the little stcm-
ach, liver and bowels. Children love
it's fruity taste. Full directions on
each bottle. You must say "Ca1ifor-
mia. - AdVt.1
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
WAYS OF GIVING.

All Of us love mystery, and espe-
cially at Christmas, when there are
countless opportunities of doing
things for our friends, both rich and
poor. It is well to devise pretty and
unusual ways in which to present our
gifts, although they may be simple
In character. One mother know is
going to have unique candy boxes
to contain not only sweetmeats, but
presents, too. For instance, her hus-
band Is coal merchant. At his plate
there Is to be a most realistic lump
of coal, and concealed in the almonds
of which he is very fond-there is
to be a necktie clasp made after a
special design.
A Japanese dolly with a ounningly
devised box concealed in her body
will contain a turquoise ring (the
December stone), for the young
daughter of th0~house. The young son
of the family, who has turn for car
pentry and has Expressed a desire
for tools will find a candy hammer
filled with his favorite chocolates and
a scarfpin. The college lad, who
needs slippers, will find them in a
huge wooden shoe surrounded by
caramels wrapped in oiled paper. All
these are to be surprises at the table
after the regular. distribution from
the tree. This mother believes in
sprinkling surprises all through the
day--not in having everything all
over in the morning and the rest of
the day with nothing doing" In
this household, interest and curiosity
never lag from early dawn till the
midnight hour. All enter into n good
natured rivalry to see who Can in
vent the best and most original meth
DDS Of giving the presents.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
MONUMENT IN WYOMING
FOR ESTHER MORRIS
by international News servio.l

(6y International News SerVice,)
LANDER, Wye, Nov 23.--A mon
ument of Esther Morris, mother of
woman suffrage" in Wyoming. is
being hewn out of huge stone here
by Capt. H. q. Nickerson. Cant,
Nickerson occupies the house where
Mrs. Morris formerly lived.
Inc monument will be placed at
south s Pass, Wyo., where, - 1859,
Mrs. Morris served as jstice of
the peace and was the leader in 4
movement that resulted in the first
Wyoming Legislature passing as it's
initial law the equal suffrage law.
Capt, Nickerson is carving the fol-
lowing inscription on the stone.
site of Home and Office of Esther
Morris, first woman justice of the
peace in the world, and mother of
woman's suffrage"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
IDEAS FOR TABLE.

Here are a few ideas for the
Christmas tables, most of them sim
pie but effective:
Suspend a holly wreath we'll COW
cred on both sides, from the chande-
lier. Arrange holders for candles in
the wreath, which, when lighted make
circle of fire Use red and white
candles. Underneath. on the table,
make a white tissue paper SNOWFALL
over a frame of wire, brush with
liquid glue or thin paste, and sprin-
kle with powdered snow" or "dia-
mond dust" Run from this red rib
bons to each place, first concealing
within 1t the favors or swapping
motto caps. Rest the SNOWFALL on
dolly Of holly sprays. Tall glass
or brass candlesticks with white ia
pers at the corners of the table COM
plete this attractive scheme.
A centerpiece which always pleases
either children or grown-ups is the
miniature tree with its wreath of or
naments. Surround the tree with toy
reindeer on a sparkling White cloth
scattered over the holly leaves. Light
the wee tapers on the tree just before
the guests enter.
A centerpiece of exquisite white
and purple grapes with golden or
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
MANY WAYS TO,
SPREAD JOY AND
YULETIDE CHEER
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.
Christmas-why the very mention
Of 1t sets our hearts aglow, and re-
calls to mind many thrilling hours
spent in waiting for the long coming
daylight when the stockings that had
been hung by the chimney with
care" would yield their sweet apd
cherished secrets The presents.
prompted by the spirit of good will
within ua, that had been sent forth
with ''old-time love and Christmas
cheer" and those that had been re-
eeived from loving friends, old and
new. would be in our happy hands.
ISN'T It charming sentiment? l
an sure that those who read these
lines will have the Christmas spirit
as the time approaches for the cele-
bration of the birthday Of the new
born King" whose coming was her
aided by the angels in songs of glory.
And the very best Of all is that
this celebration. It seems to me
that it Is Just the most blessed sea-
son and more precious each year,
even though we have vacant chairs
and lonesome corners in our hearts.
There is so much to do for the other
fellow" so many to remember and
that is all that many Of us can do
just remember"
The saddest thing in this world is
to be forgotten So let us sit right
down this very day and make out our
list, get our notes and cards ready,
which the postman will deliver, and
gladden. those to whom Christmas
mail will mean much or little ac-
cording as we remember. How many
of us have forgotten that confined in
our houses of correction" there are
hearts that are sad and lonely! Some
are there because justice has pre-
vailed-and what did it matter II his
heart was hungry for love and kind
ness, and becoming desperate COM
mitted a crime! There are those in
our great penitentiaries for various
reasons and causes. We can not say
whether under the same circum-
stances and conditions we would
. have committed the act that has
placed him there.
Some time ago I read an article
written by a prisoner, in which he
told what 1t would mean to the in
mates of the great penitentiary to re-
ceive a card from the outside world.
Why can not we get lists from those
institutions of reform. from the hos
pitfalls, from homes of all kinds, of
our Sunday schools and laid sooie-
ties" to see that cards of greeting
and messages of cheer go to the
enormous number Of shut-ins at this
holiday timer
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
with merry hearts and Christmas

With merry hearts and Christmas
fglee.
At a given signal agreed upon, all
should halt suddenly and each child
should pick up the parcel before
which he/ or she, stops. A guessing
game like this follows, to last only
few moments, or as long as the
youngsters are interested:
SSend one person out Of the room
while the others decide upon figure
on the clocks face. When called TO
enter the outsider has two guesses
to see which was the lucky number.
If rightly guessed, the place is taken
and the one having 1t goes out. II
not guessed the unlucky one retires
and sits down. Before going home,
sing this song. 1t may be set to
most any tune the children like.
Yankee Doodle" will do.
Oh! Dainty Christmas tree!
You came from woodlands deep,
Where winds were blowing chill,
And flowers were asleep.
Now, on your branches wide,
The strangest fruit you bear,
With pretty toys for girls and boys,
For children everywhere.
Chorus
Christmas tree! Christmas tree!
Shining bright and fair.
The dearest tree In all the world
To children everywhere.
Serve gingerbread figures trimmed
with colored icing, and hot chocolate
Have ice cream If you like and il
the Riddles" are not already too full
with Christmas stuffing.
To tba piyl oT woman who nu hand.
with the needle, the paint brush, the
egg beaten and candy spoon, the high
cost OF loving at Christmas time
will have little worry forther. Hand
made, home- made Christmas, presents
are always appreciated more than
the ready made gift, because the do.
nor's loving labor and thought hav,
gone into the wool and warp of tn,
article,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
ORIGIN OF XMAS TREE.

May the Christmas trees Of your lit
tie days ..
Come back, all bright and shiny,
To leave your heart in "a glad amaze,
AS they did when you were tiny.
In looking up the story Of the
Christmas tree, we find that its be-
ginning is yelled in mystery. as are
many of the customs we observe at
this time. Bat' from ancient days
the tree has been'used by men of all
faiths as the symbol Of life everlast-
ing. For instance. the Masonic or
der, in it's burial service, uses spray
of arboT vitae as sign Of immor-
tality, its name meaning literally,
stree Of life"
In our search for this trees his.
tory, we find that some say 1t came
from the great tree, "Yggdrasil,"
found in the Morse lqkends. Others
tell us that II is a continuation Of
one of the Roman SaturnAlinn Gus
toms. One explanation is that it Ia
a survivor of the Assyrian "Tree Of
Great Light" The list would not be
complete II 1t did not have a hit of
Egyptian lore, so we find that during
the winter Folstice the people of that
ancient land had custom of decorat-
date palm, which signified that life
would be triumphant over death
In the use of the Christmas tree
some people finda relationship with
the time honored Jesse tres" which
was once favorite symbol in church
windows and mural decorative
schemes It was symbolical family
with its root in Jesse and the blessed
Lord Jesus as the browning fruit. =
Three families of the evergreens
furnish most of the festive trees. the
spruce, fir and cedar, with an occa-
sional holly and pine.
In some families 1t Is the custom to
purchase q real live growing ever
green tree (small, Of course), to use
for baby's first tree, or for the table
tree, which some people always have
~as their dining room decoration dur
ing holiday week. Then this little
tree is planted in the yard. | know
of one beautiful group of evergreens
that Is being made in this way.
Could anything be more fitting for
the home grounds than this process
sion of Christmas trees, each freight
ed with its own individual and pre-
eious memories of Yuletide?
Christmas time is one for fun and
frolic and of course one of the mer-
REST people in Santa Claus. Some
member Of the family can be relied
upon to impersonate this jolly old elf
when the presents are ready to be
taken from the trees II this is i'm
practicable, make Santa Claus fig
ure about three feet high with tall,
peaked cap on his head "a mask and
a beard make the head), and provide
five soft rubber balls. See WAC can
knock the hat off with the fewest
balls. When the hat is off ball for
each ono in the party will roll out,
and on these balls numbers will be
pasted. Each child is told to hunt
for 0 parcel bearing his or her num-
Der, which is hidden within a pre-
scribed space, to be explained by the
hostess, upstairs or down. and in
which the packages will be discoV.
cred. This Is a merry way to present
the favors or gifts, which may be
Crtstmas boxes filled with sweet
meats, or any other gift.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

The Christmas customs Of Mem
phis are all importations from foreign
lands. Trimming the Christmas trees
with, tinsel, gay ribbons and other
decorations and hanging gifts upon
them comes from Germany, and
Sweden, the beautiful myth Of Santa
Claus is the old Holland legend Of
st. Nicholas, who brought riffs tn
good children on Christmas ave in
remembrance of the gifts the wise
men of the East brought to the new
ly born Messiah Hanging the Christ
mas stockings over the fnantel WAS
and still is-an old British GUS
tom.
One old custom that was followed
IN memphis was the singing from
mousse TO house on Christmas eve of
songs typical Of the occasion by
slaves. This was In imitation Of the
Christmas waits, who sang old carols
In the British isles, the carolers be-
ing awarded money or gifts; the
negroes receiving like reward. with
the end of slavery this beautiful GUS
tom, too, passed away to be seen no
more.
Christmas customs are both in
teresting and instructive. At mid
night on the beautiful tower of the
General Theological seminary an
Episcopal school on Chelsea square,
New York, the superb choir in imi.
tation Of thousand-year- old Gus.
tom at Oxford university, sing old
carols. First they sing facing the
east than fhoNy fann TIM nfhnn tg
OF the compass, singing lauds to the
new born king. Many worshipers
stand in silent prayer while the beau
tiful hymns IF praise are being sung
In all Roman Catholic and many
High Anglican churches there are
representations of the manger, the
Infant Jesus, st. Joseph and the
Blessed Mother. Outlines, the three
wise men are shown and the cows
and sheep that belong In the stable.
In Brittany the parishioners bring
gifts, in imitation of the wise men,
and lay them at the feet Of the
Blessed Child. 1t is an impressive
object lesson on the event of that
long gone time.
In Holland images Of ST.. Nicholas
are carried Iast the windows where
children are gathered. The little ones
believe implicitly that he has come to
bring them gifts and go to sleep well
content. True enough--next morning
there are gifts galore left by the
blessed st. Nicholas.
Beautiful Custom.
Norway and Sweden have . beau
tiful custom. Christmas morning
sheaves filled with grain are bound
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
Finds Youth Asleep
In Church With
Bible For PiLLOU
10y international News service,)

ATLANTA, Ga, NOV. 23.ABecause
he was tired and hungry, John Folds,
a negro boy, II years old, went to
church one night recently and re-
manned to sleep, he told the police.
But John picked out the Westminster
Presbyterian church, in Ponce de
Leon avenue, and finding the door
closed broke through the. window. He
was charged with burglary @
The church janitor found John
peacefully sleeping on the rostrum,
using a Bible for a pillow and the
altar cloth for blankets. Tightly
clutched in his right hand was a
monkey wrench. Call Officers An
derson and Newport arrested him.