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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
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To The News Scimitar:
The human mind Is crumbling under
the strain of softening heart CIV
ing has become mania The chariot
Of charity is running hog wild, The
high priest of poverty has become the
worlds most pronounced proftteering
pervert, Habitual begging is promot-
ing idleness, ldleness stimulates
thoughts of reward without service.
Time was when begging was unknown
outside the church. Foreign missionary
collections was debatable proposition
even there among the laity. Today
myriads of worthy causes are I'M
posed upon a generous public whose pa
tience has been worn threadbare with
"drives" for donations. Even our gov
eminent has become infected with this
begging bacillus Alluring prizes are
offered by "uplft' organizations so
that team leaders vie with each other
IN the art OF extracting heavy tribute
from a gullible public, We are impor-
tuned into giving to the cause of hu-
manity in war stricken countries. our
country foiled the purposes of the
greedy war lords, Lands there have
reverted to their righttul owners at
tremendous cost to us. Let them now,
both male and female, of all ages go
10 work in field and factory. Better
q seeming hardship to those of ten
der age, than that any of them should
be Charitably nursod into perpetual
wards on their country's charge So
long AZ we continue to give to those
war stricken countries so long VIII they
remain in a restless atmosphere Man
ual labor there, under the strict dis
ctpline Of the mother Of necessity will
do more toward relieving the world of
social unrest than the preferred assist
anCe OF all charitable institutions and
societies Equally so is this true of
our country. llabitual begging which
has become chronic in this city is fast
impairing the usefulness of the arts
and crafts. No longer are the en-
ployed content with their work for
The sake Of their calling, giving fun
measure Of time for the remuneration
stipulated For the germ of Incidence
has crept in, and dissatisfaction is
everywhere apparent Exalted opinions
Of reward for service is prevalent in
all lines OF trade. Promoters OF the
moral uplitt would do well to turn
their searching microscopes from fields
Of idlcncss and address their atten-
ton to creating a condition which will
enable all able bodied individuals TO
live without aims. The lesson OF ma
lures law should be brought home TO
the people That every person will be
rewarded exactly in that proportion TO
the honest effort when ne puts into II.
NJ. r. pOBBlNS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
News Of Memphis
10 Years AGO.
FEBRUARY 9. 1910.

The funeral Of Mrs +. NJ, Patterson,
widow ot the founder Of the Patterson
Transfer company, took place this AFT
ernnou from the family home, $50 JET
lerson avenue The burial WAS IN Elm
wood cemetery.
Very little change was manifested In
the Mississippi Senatorial deadlock
ballots were taken today, On the tbLh
ballot James X Nardaman received ~
votes. with Leroy Percy in second place,
receiving Il votes Eighty-etght votes
are necessary to choice.
The United States senate today m
dressed bin to promote Commander
Robert +. peary to the rank OF rear
admiral This promotion, together with
immediate retirement. comes IN the
nature of reward for the discovery OF
the north pole
The municipal civil service board re-
Gently appointed by Mayor Crump, per-
fsctrd It's organization today. j. A.
RicUhman rs chairman, with j, Bright
Goodbar and Henry D Bauer as asso =
ciate members, The board will begin
work in a few days, and civil service
rules will be APPLIED TO practically all
city departments particularly the police
and fire departments.
Company + of the national guard VIII
select a captain tonight to succeed Capt
Ben l. Capel, who has resigned, Inc
election will be held under direction OF
Mai. w. l.. Terry.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, FEB. 10. 1920.
Copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

Copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
This should be fortune day accord
ing to astrology, Jupiter, Venus and
Mars rule strongly for good, while Nep-
tune Is friendly The Sun and Saturn
are mildly adverse.
1t is a time for initiative in business
or in large undertakings of any sort
There is a favorable sway for all con-
structive effort, Men who direct large
enterprises should benefit especially.
Women in business come under a
planetary government that promises
great achievement More than one will
attain extraordinary wealth and fame
within the year.
While the stars seem to promise SUI
prerne attainment to the women who
enter fields Of effort outside the home
there is a menacng sign that seems to
Indicate sacrifice Of reputation and
peace of mind for those who reach
high place.
The sinister star read as affecting
the destinies of the wives and moth
ers of the nation may cause unpopulari-
" for those who seek political office
since old customs and long established
traditions will be strong through the
coming state and national campaigns.
Dancing which so much occupied the
attention of young and old before the
war and after 1t VIII now become less
popular, owing to the substitution of
another recreation, it is predicted.
Music is still subject to a direction
OF the stars that is most promising for
the future. Americans will win fame
as singers.
Neptune Is in place believed to slim
uate vision and to encourage wise de-
Cisions.
This is not lucky day for those
who desire to apply for increase Of
salary or advance in station,
It is not an suspicious time for per
sons in high place to make any impor-
tant decision or to communicate their
plans.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the forecast OF prosperous year in
which they accomplish much
Children born on this day are likely
to he energetic and resourceful. They
may be independent in their views anu
should be extremely successful in life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
THE GOLDEN MEAN"

The golden which the keynote OF the wise Con-
ucius philosophy OF moral and political conduct the govern
mental creed which Herbert Hoover promugaes in his
the demands that he declare his party affiliations
He stands for liberty without license and for government without
oppression Certainly his views will commend themselves the
thoughtful
This golden established by the founders of
nation and by adherence have grown amazingly rich
and powerful That continue this admirable of opuence
and power depends upon future adherence this policy We
must be equally alert put down those who stand for license
and those who support oppression Both schools of thought
clanorng for the of government and this age OF
lux each has its opportunity to succeed,
Certain elements which Vanousv call radicals reds
boshevs would give the tongues OF maconten leave wag
without restraint against aside the sacred
institution private ownership of property and naonaz
industries Others desire put special privilege the saddle
further concentrate governmental power and rule with grim
hard hand. We neither What demand is the old
fashioned American policy the government sensitive the needs
OF all the people the slave OF class and yet strong
enough demand decent respect from citizen
This country doesn't need any tangled ideas We have
problems deal with OF but these be handled
upon the basis of the old principles We need neither free trade
high tariff and the rule OF the proearat than OF the
rich The wea-he greatest good to the greatest
bermust be served in all things and the ambitions OF every
class be crcumscrbed by what best for all Nothing
be done prevent individual initiative from reapng just return
from enterprise discourage the thrifty the and the
industrious from accommodating the natural rewards of such
The merchant be left free garner fair profits
his trade and the worker get just compensation for his toll
Under such conditions Americas future will be magnificent
her past
1t is wholesome thing that Mr. Hoover refuses
don the sackes OF party but makes up his mind adhere
the principles which his conscience tells him right If he
become the leader OF party that party take both him
and his principles BY this declaration learn that he
statesman and politician. America needs statesmen
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
German Law Against Extra
diting War Criminals"

Count Reventlow in the Deutsche Al
lemeine Zeitung:
Article of the German penal code
forbids a foreign government 10 pros
ecute or punish a German subject. IL
is against the law to arrest Germans
for the purpose OF delivering them to
the entente.
I'VE hope that no German official
will commit the crime of assisting In
any such arrest. Naturally the Ger
man government would gladly see
those on the entente's liss voluntarily
surrender themselves, but they would
be guilty of an illegal act if they obeyed
any orders or even suggestions Of the
German government in doing SO. Their
legal procedure is to resist. Every ex-
tradition would be source of tneradi-
cable shame for GeEmany.S
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
THE PLACE TO RISE,

Where are you going to live when
you are married, Lily" a lady said to
her servant, who had just shyly given
weeks notice.
In California, ma am" said Lily,
In California Isn't that rather
risky? They have so many earthquakes
and violent disturbances there, you
know"
''The more the merrler. maam," was
the cheerful answer.
Lilly, you surprise mel What a shock
ing sentiment"
Fit amt sentiment, ma'am, but hard
fact. My young mans the village re-
porter and he says that describin' par
ish meetings and such like musty things
gives him the miserables. So he's going
to place where there's more chance Of
an eruption or big explosion to give
him a rise In the worldf'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
REWRITING TO PHILOSOPHY.

Wise indeed is the man who to avert
possibilities of wood alcohol purchase
establishes credit with the Gentleman
Logger and remains about two pints in
arrears.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

One OF the arguments used to bring
about the purchase Of Alaska by the
United States was that It would be a
good source for ice for the Pacific
coast,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

Human beings to be satisfied The very Germans
who were passonatey get Paris ago
now that they will DEFY the allied extradon list the
death.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
The League in Operation.

For years the question of the Scheldt
has been a vexed one between Belgium
and Holland. During the war It became
acute II Churchill's marines and the
Belgian troops flying from Antwerp had
tried TO use theiR natural water route
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

The Philadelphia vuoso who paid $4,000 for the original
OF Lambs Roast Pig essay will probably find ii expensive
should he y procure the wherewth try the famous
recipe
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
ROUND AND ROUND THE
LITTLE BAN GOES

Wonder now if "Croupier" Paine is
going to close up the wharf or divert
the Mississippi away from Memphis.
Fair weather Sunday attracted a crowd
to the only place here that remains
open, the river front. Abas the flu.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

The Republican campaign committee is charging that the
Democrats will fund OF 100000 be used the
ona campaign This another report that unfortunately false
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
War may be over

War may be over
But censors on job.
"a quantity of olives, the same brand
which caused the death of five per
sons, was discovered by city officials
at (deleted) Saturday afternoon.-EX-
cerpt from story in local ''poiper.
Reports recently said that officers
and flyers of the Memphis Aerial COM
pany we're spending much time in the
air in order that they might avoid the
flu. 1t may be a lowly disease but
just the same George Garrison is re-
ported i'll.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
Listen my children

II never cared for olives" quoth Paul
Towner. "They took up too much room
in a cocktail"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

Incidentally it might be mentioned
that so far the Ddactic Doctor has
imbibed no hemlock. He prefers the
grain to the wood.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09
Daily Editorial Digest

THIS column is designed to reproduce without
~ bias the latest comment by the leading news
papers and periodicals ON the questions of the day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

s. aJolts and Jesfs
@ Slipped Past
V1&The Bl.ac Pencil

Socrates had school
So has Didactic doctor.
The Didactic Doctor now is offering
a new philosophy:
Let us all be happy and live within
our means, even if we have to borrow
to do So"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

Rejecting the clam mouhcd that the pios-
ophers coined maxim from his virtue wonder there
any female clans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

at Tickles the Palate" reads n
headline. Yes, the product in question
has been known to go very well-in
highballs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

If Hoover for president he need expect the vo
The man who loves his second piece OF pie
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

According Admiral Sims the sea dogs of the United
States navy are forced submit the gnomny of muzzes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-09

"The American is now neither man nor beast, sa
"he neither drinks whisky nor eats hay
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-01-08


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Evening star., 1920-06-28
DENIES HOLDING GULF
PETROLEUM DISTRICT
Gen. Pelaez Says His Forces in
Tamaulipas Are Being
! Disbanded.

MEXICO CITY. June 27.-Gen.
Manuel Pelaez. who has been virtually
independent ruler of the state of
Tamaulipas. declared false today
rumors that his forces were holding
the gulf petroleum district. These
forces. he said We're being partly dis
banded and the principal officers
transferred.
Gen. PelaeZ described his relations
with the war department as entirely
amicable. and expressed the belief
that the government probably would
assign him to the Tampico military
sector.
Relative to petroleum legislation.
which again is occupying the fore
front in Mexican news. Pe1aez stated
he did not know of any new develop
ments. but believed solution of the
question would require some time.
The general has been denying him
self to visitors on account of illness.
which his aids give as the reason for
his prolonged visit here.
Evening star., 1920-06-28
AM MUSEMENT rs
GARRICK-"M -"Mary's Ankle"

"A sparkling comedy hit" is what
the press agent said about "Mary'S
Ankle" which began a weeks display
last night at the hands of the Gar
rick players. The press agent, in
this instance. did not stretch his
imagination far enough. for "Mary's
Ankle" as served by the Garrick
Players. is more than Sparkling-it is
brisk and pepperish
To any one who saw "Mary's Ankle
in me MIN play featuring Douglas Nc
Lean and Doris May it is useless
to chronicle that the farce has a
noticeably feminine flavor. However.
as interpreted by the Garrick Stock
Company 'Mary's Ankle" is. more hu-
Evening star., 1920-06-28
Photoplay Features
NATIONAL.

S1n, his.o~v of Ireland, from the
massage of the act of union, proposed
d.. -..5n, N-l!ch u u.sSolNeo
N. Irish parliament to the scenes IN
that country in 1914. and the arrival
IN the United States of Eamon De
Valera seeking aid for the republic
of Ireland is presented at the Ma
tional this week in Emmett Moore S
film production. ireland Nation
The pictures last night were pre-
ceded by a concert of national airs,
songs and ballads, and it was an
nounced that the film did not endeaVor
to compete with present-day produc-
tions, but was rather an Irish his
torical production. by Irish players
made on Irish soil for the Irish ma
tional cause.
\ skein of romance runs through
the history. The life of Robert En-
nett, and the fidelity of Anne Devlin
in shielding him from the hand of
the law: the aid given by the women
of Ireland in opposing British dpm-
ination. together with events OF lives
of other prominent characters impart
a bit of spice into what otherwise
might have been a straightforward
dry presentation.
The film ran for two hours and a
half and throughout the names of
Irish heroes such as Emmett and
O'Connell reused salvos of applause
Evening star., 1920-06-28
ONE KILLED, MANY HURT
IN PHILADELPHIA RIOT
Strikebreakers and Longsnoreman
Clash ON Delaware River
Front

PHILADELPHIA. June 2S.-Onc man
was shot and killed, one was serious
ly wounded and seven others We're
shot or stabbed in a pitched battle
between striking iongshoremen and
their sympathiZers and strikehreak-
ers on the Delaware river front.
According to the police, the strike
breakers. shortly after leaving their
work. were attacked by a crowd of
more than 200, MANY of whom were
recognized as strikers. y general
fight ensued. in which pistols, knives.
bricks and other missiles were freely
used y riot call brought big squad
of police. who restored order.
Evening star., 1920-06-28
POLLS.

John Barrymore's screen interpreta-
ton of The Amateur Cracksman'' is
featured at Polls this week 1t is
one of the gripping crime stories o.!
hlmdom, and holds the same relative
position that it's predecessor "Raff1es''
did on the legitimate stage.
Though the play lacks the heart in
terest of o. Henry's alias Jimmy
Valentine" it gives the gifted Bar
rymore opportunity to play part for
which he is peculiarly fitted. that of
a polished, handsome. daring young
blade who raises thievery almost to
the dignity of an art. He is wsll sup
ported throughout, and there are nc
dull moments during the action.
There is local interest in the mo-
ton pictures of mothers and babies
at the baby show held at Polls last
week.
Evening star., 1920-06-28
COLUMBIA.

An unusually interesting photoplay
is on exhibition at Loew's Columbia
in The City of Masks" an adapta-
tion of one of George Barr McCut-
cheon's stories of the upper and lower
ranks of society in New York. 1t re-
wolves around love for a pretty gov
erness that leads to many complica-
tions and exciting incidents. Robert
Warwick is featured as Lord Eric
Temple. and Lois Wilson as Miss Ems
dale, the governess. The photography
is exceptionally good. many of the
pictures being marvels of beauty.
Evening star., 1920-06-28
ADMIRAL FULLAM
ISSUES STATEMENT
Moved by Sense of Duty to
Country and Navy,
He Says.

ROCHESTER. " Y. June 2S (by
the Associated Press).-That a sense
OF duty TO his country and the Navy
moves him TO stand unfiinchingIy in
the support of the principles of or
ganization and preparedness. is in
cluded in statement issued by Rear
Admiral William T.. Fullam, when he
was informed that his name has been
mentioned with Rear Admiral Sims in
the char yes made by Rear Admiral
Benton G. Decker. commandant OF the
seventh naval district. that Secretary
Daniels determined TO break these OF
ficers because they would not follow
him to the limit of demoraiizing ana
degrading the Navy.
Rear Admiral Fullam. who during
tho war was commander OF the IA =.
cifc fleet. and who had held many OF
the most important assignments IN
the Navy. testified strongly in sup
port of Admiral Sims in the recent
investigation.
EuIiam statement.
Because his name was mentioned
now in news dispatches. he SAID. ne
was compelled to issue the following
statement:
II was officially ordered TO appear
before the Senate subcommittee IN
vestigating the conduct of the war. |
unprepared in every respect-organl-
zation. personnel and material-When
we entered the world war and that
this unpreparednesS was not the fault
Of officers and men of the Navy, all
of whom did their duty spfendidly.
This testimony was based upon facts
and documents that were not refuted
and cannot be refuted. This was the
truth and nothing but the truth.
Refers to Roosevelt Commission.
u also was required to testify con-
cerning the necessity of departmental
reorganization, and in this connection
/ submitted the record and report
of a distinguished commission ap-
pointed by the late President Roose-
Welt to consider this important sub
ject. 1t so happened that | was secre-
tary of this commission and delivered
its report to President Roosevelt. 1t
was an honor as well Is a pleasure
to be associated with such men and
privilege to hear their deliberations.
which were at once wise and patriotic.
"A sense of duty to the country and
TO the Navy moves me to stand un-
flinchingly in support of the prin-
ciples of organization and prepared
ness which these distinguished men
advocated.
Evening star., 1920-06-28

morous than in the cinema produc-
ton. The Garrickers let no diverting
line slip by unemphasized and Kept
the audience in laughter throughout.
Malcolm Fassett. as DR.. Hampton, has
the best opportunity since he Joined
the Garrick Players and makes the
most of il. l.. Monta Bell and Ev-
erett Butterfield. as the doctor
bosom friends and his companions In
..crine" also are seen at their best.
Anne Morrison is as charming as al
ways. but must be given due credit
for her Interpretation of Mary Jane
smith. suzanne jackson ana Amy
Leah Dennis have good chaIao
roles Helen C;oodhue has a charming
part as Mary's aunt. and John Elils is
good as "A comic ships steward
Evening star., 1920-06-28
RIALTO.

Henry 3. Walthall is featured in the
latest of Harold MacGrath's enter
tanning stories of adventure, "A Spleen
did Hazard" which opened yesterday
at Moore's Rialto Theater.
The scene of the story is laid first in
France. then in the United States and
finally shifts to Corsica. where a search
for hidden treasure is made. The story
concerns Karl Breitman. a supposed
descendant of Napoleon, who seeks
the key-chart to a great fortune The
entrance of a beautiful prima donna
and the lovemaking of Breitman. who
Evening star., 1920-06-28

tually works a miracle of love in
the latter and leads to the physical
recovery of the afflicted daughter.
May Allison, as Vashti, admirably
reveals the life behind the scenes"
Visions of The Miracle Man" are re-
fected in the picture.
The Bottom of the World shows
gripping scenes below the magic
circle" of the ill-fated' polar quest.
The loss of the Endurance. the party's
ship. which was crushed in an ice
pack, is graphically depicted. together
with views of animal life in south
polar regions
Evening star., 1920-06-28

Arizona plainsman. who had been
taken to Europe when he was four
years old and grew up in the type OF
mollycoddle He meets up with
several Americans who are returning
home, as the guest of foreigner,
who, it develops is a diamond SNUG
gler. On the trip Fairbanks is sus-
pected of being a secret service agent,
which lands him in the stoke hold.
and this is followed by thrilling ad-
ventures after his arrival in Arizona.
Evening star., 1920-06-28
METROPOLITAN.

Supplemented with pictures of Sir
Ernest Shackletons, expedition to
the antarctic seas, Henry Arthur
Jones' stage success. Judah" repro
duced on the screen as THE Cheater,"
was drawing card yesterday at the
Metropolitan.
The Cheater" shows how the be-
lief of young father and crippled
daughter in the occult powers of
Vashti, beautiful healer even
Evening star., 1920-06-28
CRANDALL'S.

For the Soul of Rafael" featurir
Clara Kimball Young. has been trans
ferred to Crandalfs Theater for the
first three days of this week. 1t is
an interesting story of southern
California and has already been re-
viewed in these columns.