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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
HEAR
Of MISSIONARIES
THRILLING ESCAPE

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Oct. 81. (Spl)-
Before an audience of over 5000
delegates to the intentional conven-
ton of the disciples Of Christ, now
in session in the coliseum of this
city. DR.. A. l.. Shelton, missionary to
Tibet, under the United Christian
Missionary society, told An graphic
manner Wednesday night; the story
of his capture and release by band
of robbers in that PARKWAY coun-
try.
Last year with his wife. and two
daughters, born in Tibet, DIR. Shelton
was en- route home to the United
States when he was kidnapped by
Chinese brigands on the plateau of
Tibet and held II days for ransom.
They demanded $4,000 worth of guns
and ammunition for his release. 1t
was not until he was expected to die
from exhaustion that he was aban-
doned by his captors. He was final
~ found by friendly Chinese soldiers
who cared for him and brought him
back to his family. His escape from
death was almost miraculous.
DR.. Shelton has been in Tibet for
II years and expects to return and
in this country. He feels that the
only way the Tibetans. 100000 in
number will ever be converted is for
the missionaries to live among them
and show them by their lives what
Christianity means. His great ambi-
ton is to open medical school upon
his return, where the native converts
can be trained to heal and care for
their own people. His address made
profound impression upon the con-
vention.
The Thursday morning session OF
the convention was devoted to the
work of home missions under the
American Christian Missionary So
ciety and the Christian woman's
| board of mission Closing this, an
address by Rev. Finis IdJeman, of
| New York, on the work 81 the Bible
school will be considered on Thurs
day afternoon. The chief address to
be made by DR.. w. c. Pearce, OF
| Cbinapn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
Attention, Mr.. Smoker!

They're two for Is cents.
Try Samelson's Epoca.
And you will be content. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
Catholic Club
Makes Progress

e. f. Longinotti, an official in the
work Of local Catholic organizations,
who are building a new club house
at the corner of Third and Adams,
says that conditions are better by
far than he expected them to be at
this time. He says that the work OF
wrecking old buildings, which Is in
charge of Turner & Thomas, soon
will be completed. He states that
in his opinion, actual work of con-
struction will not start until the
first of the year, owing to the hlgl
cost of material. He says that the
building committee and Regain &
Weller, local architects who are draw
ing plans, are having two meetings
weekly for the purpose of definitely
settling on the plans. This work is
almost completed, the second floor
plans being nearly completed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
RUSSIAN BALLET
AFFORDS DELIGHT
): AFTER LONG WAIT

When the chronicles of the musical
season for Memphis for 1920-21 are
written one of the brightest pages
thereof will be that recounting the
visit of the Pavley- Oukrainsky Ballet
and Symphony orchestra, which was
at the Lyric theater Wednesday
night, under the auspices of the
Beethoven club.
An unfortunate mishap to the bag
gage car after it arrived in the local
railroad yards, causing it to be lost
for several hours, necessitated q
tiresome wait of an hour and half
before the program .opened, which
initiated against the audiences
pleasure. Part of the long wait was
made less boresome by the playing
of some extra numbers by the or
chestra, although this was marred by
the tat-tat Of hammers in the hands
of the stage crew and plenty of loud
talking.
However, a fairly large ana most
appreciative audience gave hearty
praise to the company after it had
opportunity to show its artistic
wares. The orchestra. under the
direction of Charles Elander, while
not a large one, was well balanced
and was especially effective in the
Incidental music { to the various
dances. While there were those who
thought it might have abbreviated
some of it's early numbers, notably
the 'L'Arlesienne," suite No by
BiZet, which required II minutes,
there was much to be said in favor of
this and other contributions.
OF the dances. which were Won
derful in their conception as well as
delightful in their execution,
there is little to be said except that
they seemed to meet the keenest ex-
pectations of those who were present.
Andras Pavley and Serge Oukrain-
sky, the genii of the organization.
are masters of their art and ap-
parently have not used their entire
talents in the physical department.
The entire company is but galaxy
of stars and they afforded abundant
entertainment during their first To-
cal appearance.
Perhaps the most enjoyed number
of the psNgram, judging by the full
someness Of expressions as the
crowd scattered, was "L'Ephemere,
with music by Kreisler, telling the
brief life story of a beautiful butter
fly more eloquently than in the most
exquisite words. Dances of various
nations were depicted in way to
leave no occasion for criticism, with
constant revelations of fresh de-
lights. The torch dance, with music
by Rubenstein, was a fitting climax
to program which was superb.
C. W.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
REPORT ON REVISION
OF CHAMBERS BYLAWS

The committee on bylaws of the
Memphis Chamber of Commerce met
on the sixth floor of the chamber
building Friday afternoon.
At this meeting, the committee,
which has been working for some
time on a revision of the bylaws of
the institution. made its report to
the board of directors. While moth
ing of the nature of these changes
has been made public, pending ac-
ton of the directors. it is understood
that several changes will be sug-
gested.
The csRnmittee is composed of John
M. Dean, chairman; j. M. Walker,
I. e. Hooker and J. A. Oisonach, the
assistant secretary
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
THOUGHTFUL THIEVES
MAKE SECOND VISIT

For the second time within 90 days
the thoughtful thieves" have visited
the Bianchi Wholesale Co, dealers
in cigars and tobacco, SO1 South
Main street. Some time Wednesday
night they got cigarets valued at
$1,000.
The burglars entered the store by
removing iron bars from a rear door.
When they left they placed the bars
in position.
When the Bianchi store was robbed
30 days ago, thieves made entrance
in the same manner, replacing the
bars. This fact leads police to be-
lieve that both robberies were COM
mitted by the same persons.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
ADJUSTMENTS
Loew's Lyceum.

Memphis theatergoers are going to
have a real surprise when they go to
the reopening of Loew's Lyceum Sun
day, for neither pains nor money is be-
ing spared to make Memphis best
known and loved playhouse a proper
home for first run feature films to be
shown there.
Madame X" the first picture to
be shown at the remodeled Lyceum,
presents an emotionally dramatic cpl
sode in Paris, the story being written
around the trial for murder of Jacque-
Madame X, and her defense by Ray
mohd FToriot, her &on, who does not
know that she is his mother.
Pauline Frederick will be seen as
Madame X and Casson Ferguson as
Raymond Floriot.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
LOCAL REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATION MEETS

The third monthly meeting of the
Memphis Real Estate association is
to be held Friday noon at the Hotel
Gayoso. The principal business dis
cussed will be the presentation of a
uniform sales cQptract,. which local
realtors contemplate using. A spe-
cial committee has been working on
this form for some thQe. E. o. Bal
ley, local member Of the national
committee, will tell of some of the
problems discussed at a meeting of
the national organization held in
Denver during July.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
Loew's State.

Johnny Harrigan, billed as "a bad
boy from a good family, must nave
opens at Loew's State theater Thurs
day for the last half of the week.
NStfange enough, Harrigan played the
mart of "Peck's Bad Boy" in the first
company that essaySl to present that
classic narrative on the stage.
Buck Jones has the leading role in
the feature film Sunset Sprague." 1t
is story Of the days when. six
shooter ruled supreme and Buck surely
knows how to handle this kind OF
mart.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
COALITION SOUGHT,

VIENNA, Oct. 21.-Leaders of the
Christian socialist party, which was
victorious in the parliamentary cleo
tons last Sunday, are confident they
will be able to induce the more con-
sentative elements of the opposition to
join in a coalition government in view
of the grave internal situation of the
country. DR.. Otto Bauer, leader of
the social democrats. has announced
ms party will not participate in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
MEMPHIANS GETTING
BETTER AND BETTER

Thursday prospects for a good ses-
sion of city court were slim indeed.
According to a court official, only
10 persons were arrested Wednesday,
to which three Continued" cases are
added. This makes a total of IS
cases, which is record for the year.
People are getting better" Court
Sergt. Joe Cole opined.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-21
Orpheum.

How far can one travel in IA minutes?
That depends upon how fast the tray
elers GO Fenton and Fields cover the
whole course and finish much stronger
than at the start. They set a terrific
pace for their followers. The track
on which they run is a vaudeville stage
and the event Is comedy. Fenton and
Fields are backface comedians. They
excel in comedy. singing. talking and
dancing. From the time they first set
foot on the stage until they make way
for the next act they are bountiful
contributors to the public fund of fun
and melody. Both men have good
NOiceE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27
EDUCATE CHILDREN
TO AVOID INJURIES,
PLEA OF PRINCIPAL
(By Associated Press)

=
MILWAUKEE,, Wis. Sept. 27-Most
deaths and injuries caused through
public utility accidents can be elimin-
ated by safety education in the public
schools, according to DR.. e: George
Payne. principal Of the Harris Teach
ers' College, of St. Louis, Mo-, and
vice-chairman of the educational sec
ton Of the National Safety Council,
who spoke before the ninth annual
safety congress today.
The proper training Of children In
matters of accident prevention exerts
a strong influence not only upon them,
but reaches and influences their par.
ents, DR.. Payne said. II the children
are properly drilled in safety, the
whole population will in short time
be educated in this important matter,
he declared, for the children Of today
are the adults Of tomorrow.
1t should be comparatively simple
matter to train children to guard
against every accident, he said, be-
cause there are only limited number
OF situations, perhaps thirty in all. In
which accidents happen to the public
Causes Of Death.
I'm the years 1917, 1918 and 1919, in
st. Louis, forty children between the
ages of five and sixteen were killed
in public utility accidents. In every
case, and in about 1000 similar acct
dents which did not result fatally
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27

there were only four situations in
volved," DR.. Payne said. 1.-THE first
was stealing rides on street cars, sec
ond, running into the streets while
playing and being struck by street
cars, third from contact with live
wires, generally from grasping dang
ling wires, and fourth, from playing
on railroad tracks.
"In the case of every accident the
children were out of direct control of
all those who are accustomed to exer-
else authority over them, teachers,
parents and policemen. 1t is evident
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27
Watch Your Step! Take No Chances

At least persons Wilt
know? Council And the Council
just compeedwith the
safety the 5000 members OF the National
Counci-compaon list August %
inclusive
This list prepared purpose
Milwaukee today
five killed by accidents
killed; three killed in
girl killed
casualty list Sunday August g. shows "a deaths caused
material
day women years
age nd 16
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27

according to its founders to 'act as at
torney for the public" has opened
headquarters here. It's immediate
aims were announced as including the
development OF local communities in
to democracies with school houses as
capitols, and to put into operation the
nations original and expanding ideals
of Justice and democracy"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27

then that the problem is an educa.
tional one, and very simple one. 1t
is matter of developing control with.
in the children themselves-thed evel-
opment of habits, knowledge and atti.
tudes toward four specific situations "
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27

years ago to make his fortune and
has been successful in buying home
and accommodating a comfortable bank
account. Three months ago he sent
for the girl to keep her promise and
she arrived here Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27

BOARD OPENS OFFICE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The ma
tional community board. incorporated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-27
ROMANCE ENDS At ALTAR

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Sept. 27-A
romance which began in Belgium eight
years ago eliminated here when Tri-
phon Lalluyze and May Venewaere
were married at St. Bavo's church.
The groom came to America seven
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
OUR COAL SITUATION.

l. is with good reason that demands arc boing made for the placing of an embargo o1 tbe exDortation of coal uncil al least the domestic situation is prop crly taken care of. All the agitating that s being done for purpose of get ting moac coal for New England is com ing at the right time We are not sui ferinC from the cold but the lack of fuel is being felt by industries and at the veFy time when the househoIders -''oud be having their bins filled for the l,est winter 1t Is next to impossible to get any coal
 There are conditions which call for an improvement in the situatic'. Some slight evidence has been noted in the pas few days of the movement of more coal into New England by water. Whe'hcr this marks just temporary re- sumption of suc'I service or whether there is a 9crnfanent improvement in lhai direction will be awaited with n- terest.
 There is plenty of coal in the country and while there are handieaps ill trans portation facilities they can be partly overcoms if there is a steady move ment of. the coal. If. however, the amount of coal that is being sought for New England industries is curtailed be- cause Of the large shipments that are be- ing shipped abroad because foreign buy CTS are naying a higher price for it there is good and sufficient reason for the de maGdg that the needs of this country bs taken care of before that fuel which is needed here Is sent abroad.
 IL is well known what the require msnts of this part of the country are i is equally well known what trouble ha: been experienced here getting suifi- clenr supply in the past. It ought no' 10 be necessary to curtail the running fine Of our factories because of the lacl Of fuel or because we are serving others first
 For years there has been need of SC curing 2 better distribution of coal il this country. Conditions are bad enougl at normal times but it is evident tha there can be no letuD in the iaststenc on betterment till the shortage dange ! is entirely overcome.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
MAXI ELECTION STAND FOR BET
 TEE GOVERNMENT.

h there ever was a time when Nor wirh needed a change in the manner of c1nnuciing its city affairs that time is at hand We have had experience enough wish the policy of letting the hgsiless or the ciiy run itself We need city officials who are willing to give their lime and attention to the responsibili- ies tnsy know they must assume. We need an ac.s,e business administration. ihc kind that should be associated with progressive city. the kind that will itand Tor an economical conduc: of the .sTious departments but which will in- sifl upon efiieiency How far We have iaiirn short of this the people of Nor Eich must be fully aware The fact is hat Ee have had experience enough of hat kind and now is the time, al the 'iection neXt Monday to make A change h-t will insure different methods, re- tiaee do-uothing policy with a do- something policy and give US a city gov Tnment that will stand from the begin tins for business and service
 As successful business man. Herbert N Lerou is of the right caliber for the sflcc Of mayor. Progressive and active se assurrs Norwich the leadership that needs. and an administration that Fili be founded on liberal but sound principles With Lerou as mayor Nor. sich will get good government and con udcrztion for the entire community.
 For aldermen both Arthur l. PeaIe and William $. Murray are well known puhstantial citizens with lcng acquaint. anee with the city's needs and who can pc relied upon 10 supply them.
 The nominees for the council. Messrs WoFthinEton- Blackmar. Hagberg ana Smith. are men of integrity and closley soanec,od with business affairs of tht ,iiy- Their qualifications call for theil sleciien
 For The collector of taxes none could D. better qualified than James ". Sem pie. long identified with the business If. ~ Norv r'h. Courteous and capable h, Fil insure for Norwich valuable off siai .n an important office. wnie as eit, treasurer Stephen IT. Reeves has dem srstrated during his term in the offic, that he should be retained.
 Thoroughly acquainted with the dutie rcsting on their shoulders are the nom N~NH 4Si NHg aHeiAH anu water com missioner and their reelection means con ,iuued good service
 Norwich cannot afford to let it's cit, sSvernmcnt deteriorate. When weak lesses are disclosed 1t is time fo shanses to be made Election day is tn lue and the polls the place for effect ng ;he change
 Much rt responsibility will rest upon tn republican committee to get out the vot VT but even greater responsibilities res 0n the shoulueFs of the voters them selves. regardless Of party affiliations io get ou: and vote for better city gov trnment- Don't waste the chance. Max lhe election mean something.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05
Denuneiation of War Taxes is No New
 Thing.

In the course of a few remarks on the
 "enOrmous expenses and unparalleled success Of the late war" a writer in
 The London Magazine in i16I said
 some things that sound exactly as though they had been written last week
 to describ9 conditions here or in Eng land As The Business Digest and In vestment Weekly observes in reprint ing il. this quotation surely sounds approoos":
 The consumption of everything is also amazingly increased from the in- crease Of wealth in our metropolis, and indeed in every corner Of this king dom: and the manner of living i throughout all ranks and conditions of men is no less amazingly altered. The skopileeper, who used to be well ! contented with one dish of meat, one fire. and one maid. has now two or three of each: his wife has her tea, her ! card parties, and her dressing room ! and his prentice has climbed from the kitchen fire to the front boxes at the playhouse. The lowest manufacturer and the meanest mechanic will touch nothing but the very best pieces of meat and the finest white bread; and | if he can not obtain double the wages for being idle to what he formerly re- ceived for working hard, he thinks he has right to seek for redress of his grievances by riot and rebellion. Since, then, the value of our money is de- creased by it's quantity, our consump-
 ton increased by universal luxury, and the supplies which we used to receive 1 from poorer countries, now also grown rich. greatly diminished. the presen;
 exorbitant price of all the necessaries | of life can be no wonder. A duty laid on any commodity does not only add the value of that duty
 to that commodity, but the dealer in il
 must advance the price double or treble
 times that sum; for he must not only repay himself the original tax, bu must have compensation for his losse. | in trade by bad debts. and loss of in terest by his increased capital Be
 sides this, every new tax does not only affect the price of the commodity or which it is laid, but that of all others 1 whether taxed or not, and with which at first sight, it seems to have no man liner of connection. Thus, for instance
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-05

or city, moving to another place of res idence. have not moved their religion with themselves. They keep their church let ters in their trunks. or. failing to apply for them. become lost to the knowledge of the church they have left and in their new residence are quite careless of the claims of their Lord.
 some people are very religions "t church on Sunday. but do not carry much
 religion into their homes on Monday.
 Scotch Dean Ramsay tells 2 story of a little fellow who, on being told of heav- en. anXiously asked: An will father be
 there?' Being answered that. of course.
 he would be there. thn boy broke ou.:
 ''Then I'll no gang" Surely that father
 did not bring much genial religion into
 the home climate.
 But the Christian mother said: q
 am missionary in my nursery; six pairs of eyes are daily watching my books. as well as listening to my words; and I wish my children never to see in me that which they may not mi tate" Is not that the true religious spirit
 Some people are decidedly irrel gious in moral carelessaess concerning them selves who are very quick and critical in applying religious tests of the most searching kind to others. Some people are willing to be religions secretly who are very determined they will not confess their religious pdblic- 1 ly.
 1 But the apostle tells us that we are i to strive to bring every thought into i captivity to Christ. And our Lord de mands that the banner of devotion tt l Him wave daily and everywhere. We may not sactionalize religion. We may not say: Religion is religion, and bls
 ness is business" Religion is to be fol every day and for every place. Devotion 1 to our Lord is to pervade and color sal our thinking, feeling, willing. doing.