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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Parent. Teacher Reception.

The Parent Teacher association of
the EpWorth M. e, church will be en-
tertained by members of the elementary
class on Tuesday evening at $3.50
o'clock
Miss Cleo Dueease has arranged the
Following pleasing program:
Misses Hazel Bonner, Margaret
Cato Rosa Nell Perry and Elsa
Brehme.
Invocation ...................
Rev w. c. Barham.
Slumbering Fairies ..,...... Aims Erb
Miss Maumel Hughes accom-
PIANIST. Miss Mary Humphreys.
La Jpngleur NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. GODDARD
Miss Hazel Bonner.
Danny Boy ....,,c..,...,....W eatherly
Mr.. Tom Conley
Angels Serenade ............,...B raga
Misses Mckeever and Castagino,
accompanist, Mrs, Frank Sturm,
A Birthday ................,.W oodman
Mrs. Charles Watson
Readlng ...........,........
Miss Beulah Fay Tucker,
Misses Cora Bioodworth ana
Cleo Dueesse; accompanist. Miss
Hazel Bonner
Keep on Hopin' ...............M Maxwell
Mrs. Selden Dimmock
,a) Forget Me- Not ..............G iesc
CD Good Night, Beloved. Giro Pensuti
Misses Cora Bloodworth, Cleo
Duease, Messrs. George Hughes.
Hugh Sandidge.
Organization of Parent Teachers.
Rev. w. C. Barham.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
TWO Bible Glasses
For Men Unite At
First Methodist

First Methodist church Is to have a
great mems Bible class.
The L. r. Forsdick Bible class. with
its l65 members from the younger men
OF the church. which has been or
ganizcd for about Is years with MIR.
Forsdlck as teacher during the whole
time, and the older mems class Of ths
late r. F. Wills with about IS mem
berS voted Friday night 10 unite into
one organization, and outlined Il scope
Of work that promises to make IL one
OF the most notable men S Bible classes
In the South. The action was taken
az Joint class banquet held at First
church Friday night
Mr., Forsdick was elected president Of
the united class, for which a name is
10 be selected later. other officers are.
Vice president, Dudley Lockwood; sec
Rotary, Howard Moore; treasurer A. e.
Sperry; teacher, DR.. 81 NJ Want as
sociate teachers, G. c. Breeder and X.
8 Keebler.
Committees to complete the details
Of examination are to be announced
Sunday morning, when the united class
viii meet for the first time at 9:30
o'clock An men not connected with
10 join and are urged to start in at the
first meeting.
The entire basement hall has been
turned over to the class by the church
which will provide for the aCcommoda :
tlon Of an attendance OF over 500 men
each Sunday. The church orchestra
viii play for the class until II can or
garlize one OF its own, which il Will
proceed at\once to do,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Mass Meeting For
Aiding JeW Victims
Of POgrOntS Called

A mass meeting will be held az Baron
Hirsh synagogue Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, at which-a number of the rep
resentative Jewish citizens of Memphis
including DR. W. H Fineshriber, Judge
|; H, Peres Bolton Smith. Charles J.
Haase and Phil Block, who will make an
appeal on behalf, Of the suffering oreth-
rem in Poland. Galicia, Ukraine, Ruma-
MIA, Hungaria and the pogrom victims
in other Eastern European countries.
Many Of us thought that with the
end OF the great war the sufferlngs Of
these people would lwane and little by
little they would stand on their feet
once more" says DR.. Fineshriher, in
speaking of the mass meeting called for
Sunday. But what do we see today?
There economic conditions are worse
than before. and therefore we must
give more than before
we are living here in peace and
prosperity, Many of our dear ones are
dead and we can not help them, but
those who are living today we can save.
It's enough for them to dieNunder the
sword of the holgans, but shall we, in
addition to that, let them die because of
food and clothes and negligence?"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
ACUTE INDIGESTION
SOON RELIEVED
Arkansas Lady Says She Was
in a Serious Condition, But
Promptly Recovered After
Taking ThedfOrd'S Black
Dvaught.

Peach Orchard. Ark.-SIrs. Eta Cox.
of this place. says: Some time ago
had a spell OF acute indigestion, ana
was in a bad fix. l knew must have
laxative, and tried Black Draught.
It relieved me, and soon was all
right.
Il can't say enough for Thedford's
Black Draught, and the great good II
did for me.
1T is fine for stomach and liver
trouble, and keep it for this A few
doses soon make me feel as good as
new. l am glad TO tell others the
good ii did
Acute indigestion is a serious matter
and needs prompt treatment or dan
gerous results may ensue. A physicians
help may be needed, but a good dose
of Thedford's Black Draught will be
Of benefit by relieving the system from
the undigested food which is the cause
OF the trouble.
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable. not disagreeable to take and
acts in prompt and natural way.
SO many thousands of persons have
been benefited by the use OF Thed-
fords Black Draught, you should have
no hesitancy in trying this valuable,
old established remedy. for most
liver and stomach disorders.
Sold by all reliable druggists. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
PARK FIELD CHECK
ARRIVES NEXT WEEK

A check from the government for the
purchase price OF Park field which is
to become permanent army post, is
expected to arrive In Memphis next
week, according to announcements
made Saturday by W. II. Hayley. secrE-
tary of the Memphis Chamber of Com
merce, and Herbert Gannaway.
An affidavit to the effect that the
price had not been paid was forwarded
TO Washington Thursday and the gov
eminent authorities stated that a rep
resentative of the war department
would depart with the check as soon
as the affidavit had been received. The
check will, be brought to the city by
Capt. ]. c, Yeatter, of the real estate
service of the department.
The purchase price will go to about
ten persons who now own parts of the
Held, The check amounts to approx
mately $4,000, making the purchase
price about 800 per acre. All inter-
ested in tina sale live at Wilmington or
in that section of the county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Social Service Program.

The social service program Of Trinity
Methodist Missionary society will be
held at the residence of Mrs. II. S,
Gum, corner OF Evergreen and North
parkway, Monday afternoon at o'clock
The program wild be as follows:
Devotional Exercises ..........
..,...Mrs. p. L D. Roberts
labor Reconstruction in America
.................. Mrs. +. NJ. Math
Nocal Solo ..........M Mrs. j. A. Scout
Readlng--The Man With the Hoe,
Toilers Of Felix . Mrs Cooper
Labor Conditions in Your Own
Country 49,, DR.. c, a. Waterfieid
Opportunities OF Wesley House III
an Industrial Community 49,.
~. .,,............, Mrs, Loudermilh
Mrs. +. NJ McMath, accompanies.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
SALVATION ARMY i.
WILL BUILD HERE
Deal on for a Site, Campaign
for $4,000 Planned.

Al the same time building plans are
launched nationally from headquarters
in Pittsburgh q campaign FOR a $3.50, 600
fund to provide for building for the
salvation Army - well as maintenance
for the i2-moReh period viii open In
Memphis.
The drive Is scheduled to open on May
10, and according to plans laid down
by Adjutant Walter Wager, head OF the
army IN Memphis will close ON May
IS. Previous estimates OF $3.50, 600 have
had 10 be revised in conformity with
increased cost in building material
Adjutant Wager Is negotiating for a
site, and within a short time viii eN-
ercise an option, II is said Definite
plans win be formulated after the ma
tionai meeting Of the Salvation Army
which convenes In Columbus, O.. on
March IS,
Erection of the building for the army
in Memphis win make possible extern
sion OF rescue work. formation Of an
industrial department an intensive
campaign OF saving paper and other
projects now impossible with the limited
facilities at hand.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Southern BrOGdenS
Field Of ActiUitu

Placing of freight and passenger rep
resentatives in prominent Southern and
Southwestern localities, other than
regular line cities by the Southern
railway is announced In bulletins re-
ceived in the local offices Saturday
These cities include Dallas and Kansas
will be located at Little Rock, accord
ing to announcement,
The bulletin, issued from Atlanta Of
fees, points out that Southern and
Southwestern shippers will be accorded
every effort extended before govern
ment control. and that the men are
representatives trained in the South
ern school, thoroughly familiar with
conditions in these territories and will
be In a position to capably handle bust
ness through to points reached by the
systems own rails.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Albert NicGbedr
At Point Of Death

Albert Nicabear, negro shot through
the stomach when he tried to kin Pa
trolman W. H. Singleton with a knife
last Wednesdal afternoon, is. at the
point OF death at the General hospital
Nicabears Wilmington tenant farmer
leaped upon the officer with open knife
at Winchester and Front. and bore him
70 the ground, endeavoring to stab
him to death.
Singleton, who had all but emptied
his pistol in a chase after Nicabear
ana another negro minute before
fired the last bullet in his pistoI into
Nicabear's body, while PROSTATE under
the armed negro.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
AHtOiSt8 Promise
Cooperation III
Enforcing Rules

Promises Of cooperation and hearty
support Of traffic regulations which the
police department is eHdeavorlHg 20 en-.
force. are being received by John B
Edgar. commissioner Of fire and police
ia reply 20 letters being sent out call.
ing attention 20 minor violations.
In cases where police do not wish "a
make an arrest-such as for parking a
ear more than three feet from the
curb, a letter Is sent 20 the offender
asking him 10 be more careful. The
second violation brings another letter
and the third, u such one occurs means
a trip TO city court where the warnings
and violations viii be placed befort
the city Judge.
Z small percentage OF autoists re.
sent the letters, but a vast majority
are answering, thanking the police de-
partment for its courtesy N Che mat
tiers. Commissioner Edgar said Satur,
Cav.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
ONLY SIX APPLY
FOR TEACHERS JOBS

When examinations for teachers be..
gan at the West Tennessee Normal
school Friday only six women were
present 70 take them. DIT. a. a. Kin.
cannon. president Of the school. cited
this small number Of applicants for
teachers examinations as an indication
OF what Is % be expected unless teach
ers are paid a higher salary.
More than z. 900 schools In TeunesEee
were closed during the past year be-
cause OF lack 81 teachers. due, he says.
10 the fact that the salaries are insult
Hctent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
DEAD LINE NEAR
FOR TAX PAYMENT

The dead line for filing income tax
returns Is near. there being but one
more day left tn which blanks may be
filled out and payment Of tax made,
Experts will be In the Internal revenue
collectors office in the federal building
until midnight MONDAY for the purpose
Of assisting late corners
There will be no extension this year,
according to officials here,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
TRANSFER CASES,

Writ Of certiorari was issued in fed =
eral court Saturday in each Of four civil
cases against the Memphis Street Rail :
cases transferred from state to sfedera
courts. The plaintiffs in the cases, all
of which are civil actions, are Wool
son TONNES, Elijah Stackhouse, by his
next friend, r j. Lyons; w. T. Kee
and Elias G. Dean.
Thirteen apple ants for final naturall-
cation papers were on the docket for
Fearing Saturday. Several of the cases
were continued until the next call.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
BOY SCOUTS TAKE
SETTTNG-UP DRILL

the soldiers OF the local army re-
cruiting station, under the leadership
of Capt F. II. Strickland. conducted
setting up exercises for the Boy Scouts
Saturday. The scouts assembled In
Court square and for an hour made
things lively.
The soldiers say the scouts have tho
proper spirit and similar exercises will
be conducted at frequent intervals by
Capt. Strickland and his recruiters.
The Boy Scout movement Is receiv-
ing the cooperation of the people OF
Memphis and the work of the scouts
Is daily interesting more individuals and
organizations The soldiers in camps
and. posts take setting-up exercises
every morning before breakfast and
many of the scouts now intend to take
the exercises regularly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
OUerrHteS Motions
For NeIU Trials

convicted in First division OF criminal
court were overruled in four different
cases Saturday by Judge j. Ed Rich
ards and sentences imposed ,
Lee Edwards convicted by jury Of
assault and battery upon j. j. Luns-
ford, was fined SIS and costs; Charles
Williams, convicted under an indiet-
mant charging murder was sentenced
TO Nthe penitentiary on an indetermi
nate sentence of two to 10 years, Mann
Graham. convicted of larceny from the
person, sentenced to the workhouse for
II months and 20 days. and II. p
Norris, convicted Of larceny, sentenced
to the penitentiary for one to five years
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
HELEN BLAIR ARRIVES.

The steamer Helen Blair arrived at
Memphis Friday from up the river. The
boat was delayed "a hours by heavy
storms Thursday night, during which
she was tied up az Barfield, Mo. Lee
line steamer Princess is the only other
Memphis boat that was up the river
during the storms She had not been
heard from Saturday, so officials Of
the company assume she was not dam
aged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Cummins' Association.

The Parent Teacher association OF
Cummins school held a child welfare
meeting Thursday afternoon in the
school building with large attendance,
Mrs. George Creager presiding
Excellent reports were made by Mrs,
w. s. McCorckle and Mrs Carmen OF
the child welfare committee, and de
lightful program was rendered by chill
dren of the school.
One of the interesting features of the
meeting was an address by Mayor
Paine on child welfare, ~
After the business session light re-
freshments were served. SE
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
MAY RETURNS.

Walter D. May, commercial agent for
the Cotton Belt I'm Memphis, returned
Saturday after "a short tour through
Tennessee and adjoining states, where
he placed new representatives of the
line, He reports that shippers in this
territory are welcoming the return Of
the roads to private ownership. Mr..
May declares Southern shippers predict
marked Improvement in schedules
Tor freight row that Governn:e nt control
Is a thing OF the past
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Jewish Aid Society.

The Jewish Ladies' Aid society win
meet at the home Of Mrs. Sam Stein
burg, 1876 Peabody avenue, Sunday aft
ernoon promptly at o'clock,
A dance under the auspices of the
Jewish Ladies Aid society for the benz
eft of the poor and needy will be CIV
en- at Sturla's hall, corner Second and
jefferson, Sunday evening at $3.50
o'clock
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Praises Officers
Recruiting Here

Army officers on recruiting duty here
are determined to make Memphis lead
the country in number of recruits in the
present drive. Maj. H. l.. Landers of
the main recruiting office at Nashville
told the officers Saturday about the
work of other stations in the state and
complimented them on the results
shown here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
1nterpretative Reading.

Prof Walter Bradley Trip, OF the
American College of Oratory, Boston,
Mass, will present an interesting pro-
gram at st. Agnes Academy on Mon
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Prof. Trip has won an enviable rep
utation as an interpretative reader and
has chosen as his subject for the after
noon David Copperfield." which is as
surance in itself that the affair will
be enjoyable.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Reception at School.

ent-Teacher association will entertain
with a reception on Thursday evening
at o'clock for the adult patrons of
the school.
Aspecial invitation to be present has
been extended to- the mayor and the
members of the board of education.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Bickdrt Released
On $4,000 Bond

Charles H. Bickart, president of Ma
tional Fruit Products company, Is free
under $4,000 bond, according to in
formation received from Bridgeport,
Conn. He will appear before Hugh j,
Tavern, United States commissioner, in
Bridgeport March 10 for preliminary
hearing in federal cases against him
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Nineteenth Century Club.

Mrs, f. l.. Jordan, acting, president
of the Nineteenth Century club, who
has just reached home from the South
has called special meeting OF the eX-
ecutive board for Monday morning az
1881 o clock for the consideration oil i'm
Aportant business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Bible Study GLASS.

The Bible Study c.ass Nof the TALON
Avenue III. e. church wiA meet on
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o clock AZ the
church,
The study win be on the tenth and
eleventh chapters OF Genesis, with MS
4. b. Cooke as the leader.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Evergreen Woman's Auxiliary

The Woman's auxiliary of the Ever
green Presbyterian church Will meet
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
As4tnc annual election Ct officers win
take place at this meeting all members
are asked to be present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
APPLICATIONS HEAVY.

A large number Of applicants took
Che clerk carrier examination at the
pOstoffice Saturday. Successful apple
eants probably will be appointed az
once to fill existing vacancies 1t Is said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Meeting POSTPONED.

Because of the services being held at
st. Johns Methodist church, the literary
meeting of the Missionary society,
which was to have been held Tuesday,
March lG, has been postponed to Tues
day, March 80,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
MAUDE HASTINGS
chiroasaetor

l<Wisli 20 announce the removal OF my
office from Ihe Z. G =. Bank Building
TO 22e Randolph Building, where ! am
prepared 10 make patients quite com.
Portable. Residence telephone Hem,
1850. until office telephone can be in.
stalled. office hours. j ann to . pm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
FOGARTY RELEASED.

Dewey Fogarty, held on federal
warrant charging him with violating
the Mann act, was discharged Satur-
day by order of the district attorney,
following examination of government
witnesses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Foster Circle.

The Foster circle OF the King
Daughters will meet on Wednesday art
Grnoon at O'Clock in the home OF Mrs,
Walk C. Jones, 1916 Vinton avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Bruce Association,

The Parent Teacher association Of
Bruce school will meet on Friday after
noon at S:15 O'Clock at the school.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
CLUBDOM
sENsE II, ENTERTAINMENT s. ! g {

FoH NENTHAL ASSOCIATION
-. Tue Central high school Parent
Aeacher associauUu has secuted the
privilege q the picture show at the
corner OF Bellevue boulevard and I.in-
den avenue for Monday evening Tor me
benefit o. the social service tuhd.
There will be three shows. the first
beginning At 7 o'clock. and the public
mas been invited 10 attend. Among the
members Of the association who viii be
present throughout the evening to serve
as ehaperons will be the president,
Mrs. Berry Brooks, Mrs, D. L, DeFur.
Mrs. b. F, Narno, Mrs. Berney Harris
and Mrs s. J. Smith.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
win Entertain Society.

"A The Woman's Missionary society Of
The First Methodist church viii be en-
tertained 10 the home OF Mrs. Ii B.
Lunn, LA South Barksdale street, on
Thursday afternoon al 3 O'Clock An
Interesting program has been arranged
and will be presided over by Mrs G. H.
Coulter superintendent % special SER
vice.
All members Of the society and their
friends have been cordially invited The
program viii be as follows:
Devcti0nal-Mrs c. A. Weathers
Address, The Labor Problem in the
Reconstruction Of America Rev. VIII
liam Grove
Reading, The Man with abe Hoe
Mrs. T.. B. Lynn.
Violin soIo-Mrs. ". E. Rust.
The Granville Allison guild will en-
tertain with a musical in the home OF
Mrs. R. Brinkley Snowden on Thurs
day afternoon, April s, at z O'clock An
interesting program is being arranged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Fourth Organ Recital.

The fourth of series of organ re.
citals will take place at Calvary church
on Sunday evening promptly at
o'clock. The organist, Adolph Steuter-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Mss NAY M'cRosKY

man. wiz be assisted 81 Maj Milton
knoEltcn, baritone. The weekly re-
citals are free to the public and viii
be given every Sunday night until
Easter
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Old Floors Refinished.

New floors, metal Memberships and
Floor & Screen Co., Main 1888 adv.
screens installed anywhere. Chears
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Calvary Church Circle.

Calvary church circle will hold an
all-day meeting at the parish house on
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-09

Electric IRE logs, which have been
used on the stage for several years,
are now available for other uses.
These fire logs are made Of imitation
wood, consisting Of three or more logs
naturally grouped for interior fire.
places and outdoor campfires. The logs
are OF translucent material and as-
bestOs. REINFORCED with metal, aud are
made hollow for the insertion of cleo
trio bulbs. The bark and cut ends
Of the logs are artistically designad
and hand-painted to give the natural
appearance of partially burned logs.
BY shading the translucent and
Opaque parts properly and providing
for reflection from below. the logs.
when Illuminated, glow with the nat
ural bright and darker shading Of
burning wood logs. The fire logs can
also be obtained in the form OF 4
large wood log with imitation ash
heap. for large old fashioned fireplaceA
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-09
True Art,

With frowning brows n famous ar
list was transferring to canyas the
beautiful highland scene before him
and furiOusly wishing that the spec
tator who vas breathing down the
back Of his neck would 60 away. But
that spectator was a 'sticker." MAN
he sad presently, did We never think
tae study Photographic" NO"
snapped the artist, as he went on
painting. II wonder at that nOo,'
said the spectator. Its a hantle
quicker as wells bein' mair like the
place.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-04-09
No aAa.WooT.

&c. 49, #
OF all the Inhabitants Of the ocean
few r more destructive than the
sea-wOlf, q kind Of dolphin which at
tains. when full grown. q length Of
IA feet and a weight OF 5000 pounds.
When a mother walrus perceives a
sea wolf It endeavors to throw It's cub
on an iceberg, If one is nea Failing
In this, It gets the cub on top OF its
head and swims with 1t above the
water. hut this Is vain. Diving far
below. the fish of prey comes up with
tremendous force, striking the frantic
mother a terrific blow and jOlting the
cub off its head into the water. Here
it falls an easy victim to the assail-
ant and is soon devOured.