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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
COULD HARDLY
MAKE HIS RUN
Weak From Indigestion and
Loss of Steep He Was on
Verge Of Giving Up-TanIaC
Restores HEALTH.

Il can recommend Tanlac from the
bottom of my heart for since taking
this medicine ! am enjoying better
health than / have in years" said
c. NJ. Frye 2S05 St. Joe avenue, st.
Joseph, Mo, a motorman for the St
Joseph street railway.
For two years | had suffered with
a bad case OF stomach trouble and
indigestion. After every meal I
bloated up with gas until was sim
ply in misery. Although | tried many
different treatments and medicines 1
kept going down hill until l was
hardly able to get around, and Just
had to force myself to work. l felt
tired and drowsy all the time, and
there was always severe pain
across the small of my back. ! could
get but little sleep, and in the morn
ings when ! first got up | was SO
dizzy | could hardly keep from fall
ing.
Il had not taken more than half
of my first bottle of Tanlac before
| noticed an Improvement in my con-
dition, and ! kept getting better I'M
I'll today | have IA fine appetite, eat
just anything | want and never have
a particle Of trouble afterward. I
nave regained my strength so | can
do my work as good as ever, and my
nerves are in such good shane / can
sleep like a@hild ali night long. l
always get up the mornings feeling
simply fine, never having a sign Of
dizziness"
Tanlac is sold by the leading drug
gists in every town adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
HORSE CAR MAN
IS NOW FAMOUS
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y CHICAGO. Dec. 27--Few of the
"old- timers" who rode the Halsted
street cars when horses were the
vogue In motive power on Chicago's
!. paths of commerce remember the err
ratio conductor who called all the
streets wrong and stopped his horse
drawn car in the middle of the block
for acquaintances and shivered on
the back platform in the early eight
les while delving into the mysteries
OF Greek classics. The erratlc con-
ductors name was Knute Hamsun
and his birthplace was Norway and
his name now Is given back to Chi
cago as the winner OF the Nobel
prize for 1920.
The name Of the book which has
won fame for former Chicago
street car conductor is Hunger
Hunger" has been translated into
20 languages.
Dr. Andrew Dow is one Of the odd
timers" who remembers Knute of the
days OF horse-drawn street cars.
Il remember him we'll" said DR.,
Dow In a recent interview. "A
dreamer boy, tall, thin. white-haired,
He came to Chicago from North Da-
kota. The passengers used TO get
mad at him, so Knute lost his job.
An old lady asked him which way
the car was going and his outburst
brought about his discharge"
Hamsun went from chicago 70
Z New York. engaged as fisherman
off the Newfoundland banks and fin
ally drifted back to Norway, where
he began to write. He is SO years OF
age. in humble circumstances, and
his book tells the story OF his strug-
giles to rake a bare living.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
VIENNA RESUMES
OLD TIME GAYETY
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VIENNA, Dec. 27.--Vienna is en-
joying a resumption Of its gay night
life in striking contrast to last win
ter but there is, nevertheless, abject
poverty and great misery.
The streets at night are filled with
motor cars, splendid carriages and
people elegantly dressed.
Brilliant theatrical ana musical
productions marked the opening of
the season. and the public appeared
20 be willing TO pay any number of
crowns TO enjoy the opera and TO
have an opportunity OF seeing the
Italian master, Puccini, who at
tended one performance,
There is always a large attendance
at the smoking theaters" and cab
arets.
This new wave OF pleasure which
Is sweeping over the city has eco
nomic significance. Many thousands
of people are obtaining living by
entertaining foreigners who have
plenty of money, and this Is the CHIEF
reason why everything Is done TO at
tract them.
But underneath 1t all there Is traS-
edy. Most of the artists in the thea
ters and concert halls are underpaid'
and for the bulk of those forming the
middle classes there is no possible
participation in the gayeties which
they see on every side.
Recently Max Margulies, a famous
esneteoroiogist, died of hunger and
want because he was too proud to
appeal TO the International relief
committee for help, and there are
many others who are in similar
plight
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
URUGUAY TO SEND
CRUISER TO MEET
SECRETARY COLBY

MONTENEGRO. Dec 27.--Prepara-
lions had been made for the cruiser
Uruguay to leave port today to meet
the battleship Florida, which Is
bringing Secretary Colby to this
city from Rio Janerio. Among those
who had planned to so on board the
Uruguay were Foreign Minister
Buero, Robert +. Jeffrey. United
States minister and Oliver B. Har-
riman, secretary at the legation. A
delegation from the colony also was
ready to leave.
Upon meeting the Florida, the Of
fetal party will board the American
warship and Mr.. Colby will be in
vited to transfer to the Uruguayan
cruiser. The secretary is due 10
land here at o'clock tomorrow. and
will be received with military hon
ors, troops of the garrison being
called out to accord him the welcome
usually given special ambassador
The secretary will then go to the
government house, where he Will be
given a special audience oy Presi-
dent Brum. Following the official
reception Mr. Colby will be escorted
TO his hotel An official banquet
will be given tomorrow night by
Foreign Minister Buero in honor or
the visitors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
TOBACCO PRODUCTION
COSTS ANNOUNCED

LEXINGTON. KY Dec 27.-The
1920 crop Of hurley tobacco in Ken
lucky cost approximately 1909 an
acre to grow, according TO an esti-
mate made public here by the col
lege OF agriculture of the University
of Kentucky. The estimate was
based on investigation Of field men
of the university and the United
States department of agriculture who
for the last two years have been
making a study of the cost Of pro-
ducing tobacco in Kentucky.
The estimate covers only What is
known as the white hurley district
OF Central Kentucky No estimate
was made for the dark tobacco area
of Western Kentucky.
The final average cost of producing
and marketing the 1919 crops was
fixed at s2S910 per acre for the
hurley district and $l4l.76 for the
dark tobacco area.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
EXPORTS TO SPAIN
SHOW INCREASE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.--Tncrease
of 24O per cent. OF American exports
10 Spain from 1914 to 1919 Is noted
in a report on the growing impor-
lance OF the Spanish market mace
nublic nv the department of com
merce.
The favorable American trade
growth is explained by Trade Com
missioner Arthur Young. author OF
the report, as due largely to the dis
placement of Germany and TO SOME
extent of France and Great Britain
in the Spanish market by the
United States.
AS a result of the war the report
asserts, Spain. Ike the United states,
changed from a debtor to creditor
nation with n trade balance In favor
of Spain in 1919 amounting to $772.-
600 900. which strengthened the fl
nancial situation in the country to a
remarkable extent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27

have all-come under his crayon at
one time or another, in France and
England and America, beautiful wo-
men of society and the stage. SO to
be acclaimed the most beautiful one
of them in America is no small honor.
Monsieur HELEN, who has Tlst COM
pleted a pastel Of Miss de- Remer,
which is to be exhibited among other
Helleu pictures at Fifth avenue
gallery this month, explains why he
considers her 50 beautiful.
the first place" he says, $50 pure, so
classic. All, quel sculpture! What a
nose, so straight, so chiseled! sAnd
the eyes and eyebrows, so exquisite
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
osTRICHEs DECREASING

In 1914 there were 100000 os-
triches in South America. These are
now reduced to 100000, Germany
and Austria are still out Of the mar
ket for feathers, England is taking
only a few and they are too costly
for France The ostrich feather
business of the world is now in the
hands Of about six men, with head
quarters in London. They hold from
100000 to $iO,00O,000 worth OF Os-
trich feathers in normal times the
worlds supply tor a year. The
United States being practically the
only market for the feathers, thin
country has the say as to the priCI.
and is giving from $50 to 500 =
pound, when in an active market
they should bring from Sl6O 10 $500
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27

There are many happy experiences
that may come to a young and pref
ty woman. But perhaps the one as
thrilling as any is to be officially
pronounced the most beautiful wo-
man in America That is what has
happened to Miss Rubye de Remer
This award Of supreme beauty has
been given by no less an authority
than Monsieur Paul Helleu, the ia
nous French artist, whose special
field in the world of art is the por-
traying OF celebrated beauties. They
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
PLAN GREAT BOOST
in U. S. WATERPOWER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.--Applica-
tons for the development Of more
than 10000, 900 horsepower had been
filed under the federal waterpower
act with the federal power commits
sion up to Dec. IS.
Completion OF the contemplated
plans will advance waterpower de-
velopment more than 40 per cent.
The projects covered in the appli
cations range from small ten
horsepower plant for a colony Of
summer cottages in the Wyoming
mountains to the storage OF the
waters of the upper Colorado and its
tributaries in a huge reservoir and
the ultimate development Of more
than 100000 horsepower by the
utilization OF the waters in a drop
of $500 feet.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
PHYSICIAN WHO FLED
PEN SENT TO MINES.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Dec. FL
DR.. Homer Is. Knott, life-termer in
the Alabama penitentiary. who es-
capped from the Wetumpka prison in
August and enjoyed liberty until the
past week, when captured at Orlando,
Fla will serve the remainder of his
sentence in one ofthe convict mines
Of the state, a transfer agent having
carried him to The Aidridge pits,
near Montevallo, at the direction Of
the warden general of convicts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27

ly placed! But one finds something
else in the face, that is rare with such
regularity, such classic outline, GER
tain elusiveness and piquancy that
spells personality. The eyebrows, par
example, have winged look, there is
a little lift at one corner of the mouth.
And then besides the modelling, there
is the color of Mademoiselle de Rem
err, couleur rose, rose and cream. And,
ah, the lovely blonde hair l am so
dark myself admire the blonde. And
mon Dieu, what belle blondinette it
is! l am grandpere, but assure you
when / have first seen Mademoiselle
de Remer my heart has beaten rap
idly over so much beauty"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
NEGROES CAUGHT
R0BBING STORE

Enough goods to fill large auto
mobile was discovered piled on the
counters of the Marks dry goods
store, Central avenue and Cooper
street, when police caught Roland
Glider, 15, and Eddie Jarrat, 16. ne
groes, in the act of robbing the place
early Monday morning.
Glider admitted having spent
three years in the Tennessee reform
school for robbery. He returned to
Memphis recently.
Charley Jackson. alias Henry NJ.
Sutton, who attempted to shoot Pa
trolmen Cannon and Couch, of
Barksdale station, when he was ar
rested in company with James Ire
land Saturday night, has admitted
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
MAN coNFEssEs MURpER.

MoRRIsTowN. N. j.. Dec. H.
County prosecuting authorities investi-
ghting the murder Dec IT Of William
IN r,ewiS Civil war veteran, announced
that Walter Heddy, 81, has confessed
to the crime. Lewis was shot and in
stantIy killed at his home near liberia,
which was. later ransacked and $500
stolen. The stolen money, which in
by Lewis from the government was
found buried at a spot indicated by
Heddy, who Is a former service man.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
DESPERATE SLAIN.

PINCKNEYvILLE H.. Dec 27.--J.
(Foxy) Hoagland who police say is an
ex convict, was shot to death here by
Sheriff Thomas Thinning, of Perry coun-
ty. after running amucK with re-
volver at the Illinois Central depot,
woundng three men and holding up an
had fired on Sheriff Thinning and a
deputy. wounding the former in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27

that he recently broke parole from
the Indiana state penitentiary at
Michigan City, where he was serv-
ing a 10-year sentence. They are
held for investigation to ascertain
whether they are responsible for the
scores ri robberies committed here
recently.
John Henry Bryant, negro. accused
by police of several robberies in the
vicinity of Mesby avenue, Alabama
avenue and Poplar avenue, was re-
leased Sunday from General hos
pital and placed under arrest. Bry-
ant was shot in the arm by Emergen-
cy Officer Crume when he tried to re-
sist arrest at Popla, avenue and
Manassas street some days ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
Wades VIII Start
Wholesale Grocery

The firm of John Wade & Sons,
Inc, manufacturers Of feeds, flour
and meal, will embark in the whole
sale grocery business about Jan. Is,
according to announcement by JOS
eph Wade, president OF the firm.
About $500 to 100000 will be in
vested in the stock required to start
tho naW enterpriSa
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
LOUe Out, Scandal
In, Baron" Says He
Is Plan Mister
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CHICAGO, Dec. 27-Those who
have been referring to Joseph de
Korwin as Baron" and accrediting
him with membership in the Polish
nobility have been guilty of grave
mistake. take it from "Mr." de Kor-
win himself. He is just plain Mr."
de Korwin and not a baron, a count,
a duke or even plain Sir"
De Korwin is in Chicago fighting
for the custody Of his S-year-old
son, whom he never saw until
week ago. The boy is in the Gus
tody of his mother, Mrs. Cecile
Young Heyworth de Korwin, heiress
to the $25O0O,O0O estate of the late
Otto Young. Mrs. de Korwin charges
that her husband is an international
spendthrift and that : it cost her
100000 ITO buy off, various NOR
ganic wives and sweethearts who
had claims against the bridegroom.
De Korwin has declined to discuss
the charges of his wife, but FASTENED
to disclaim any pretension to no
bility.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
PASTOR BEATEN BY MOB.

DETROIT, Dec 27.-MistaAen fov
thief as he was hurryng 10 his church
arm, Rev. Harry G. Mlley pastor OF st.
PaufS English Evangelical church. was
stopped and badly beaten by crowd
AZ Seventeenth and Buchanan streets
here. The minister was knocked down
twice and kicked by members of the
crowd before he could hakc his Identity
known. He walked TO the church and
received first aid for cuts and bruises.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
WAIT AND SEE,
NOW GREEK POLICY
10y the Associated Press,

ATHENS, Dec. 27.-Constantine
assembled his family for Christmas
dinner yesterday, although the Greek
Christmas comes Is days later.
The refusal Of Admiral Kelly, head
Of the British naval mission here,
to accept the grand Gordon of the
royal order of the savior is discour-
aging those who were sure of a
change in the British attitude. The
Greeks are adopting wait and see
policy" declaring for the allies and
against Germany. A man who
shouted Long live the king and the
kaiser" was beaten up.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
RANcHER SLAIN.

YUMA, Ariz., Dec s7.-J. M; Stewart,
a rancher living 2s miles south Of here,
was found dead Saturday at San Luis;
a border village, with a knife wound
in his heart The body was found in
American territory just a rev glles
north OF the international boundary
line. An inquest will be held Monday
morning
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
PANIC CAUSED BY
HOTEL FIRE, But
ALL ARE RESCUED

CINCINNATI, Dec. 27.--More than
a score of women and children were
partially overcome and a panic
among the two hundred guests was
narrowly avorted during fire in the
Burnet House here early today.
The fire originated in a storeroom
in the basement of the hotel and
within a few minutes clouds of
smoke filled the Railways of the five
upper floors,
Firemen rescued all occupants OF
the building, however. and the fire
was confined to the basement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
NOTED DIVINE DIES.

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ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. H.--Th6 fas
neral OF DR.. b. r. Fakes, "a. sserctaz8
OF the conference board Of misgions o.
the North Georgia Methodist conferences
was held today. Dr. Eakes died ye0s
terday Of appendicitis. following IA op-
Grafton
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
READY TO QUIT; DIES.

DENVER, Dec 27.--Wm. L. Hamp-
ton, general freight agent Of the Denver
& Rio Grandc railroad, died here at
flee on Friday while making final ar
rangcments to retire after q years
continuous service with the railroad
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
BANDIT RoBs STORE

TULSA, Okla, Dee. TIA lone han
dit, wearing white han dkerptaef for
a mask, held UP YouniLman's pharmacy
in the business district and escaped
with 500 in cash. The bandit entered
Just as the days receipts were being
put In the safe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27

Chicago boosters are hailing
George Maisel bought by the Cubs
from cortland, as a young star"
That Is all right. George Is pretty
near star as an outfielder, but as
youngster the st. Louis Browns
saw him first in 1912.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27

The veteran Roy Brashear, accord
ing to report. has been signed to
manage the Mineral Wells team in
the West Texas league next year. He
succeeds the late lamented Bill Burns
" 1918 worlds series fixing fame.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
HUNS REDUCE Amy,

BERLIN, Dec. 2T.--The electives ag
the German army have been rdeucs4
to 100 900, in accordance with the agree
ment with the allies, 1t Is announced
OFFICIALLY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
WRITER SERIOUSLY I'LL.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 27.--The condition Of.
is III in q hospital here with double
pneumonia, is reported serious today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-27
OFFICERS HOSTS.

VENICE Dec 27.-Officers Of the
United States cruiser Olympia were
hosts 70 1000 children from charitable
institutions at a Christmas entertain
ment here yesterday Each child re-
ceived candies, toys and a good dinner
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-11-10

Excellent Reason Why Traveller Ned
Not Worry Over Possibility of
Missing HE Train. II

A Cleveland man with business In
terests in Illinois tells Of an incident
bit a railway junction In that state. he
vas hungry and it was only two min
|utes before the departure Of his train.
He rushed up to the counterman and
exclaimed: 'Give me a sandwich and
q cup Of coffee, quick! Haven't time
for anything else"
MY friend" said the man behind
the counter, take all the time you
want. Just cast your eye over this
menu and TIL phone the superntend-
ent to hold the train q while"
do you mean to say that he win
actually hold the train while eAtr
~Sure, friend. This Il q branch
road, and there's no other train COM
ing or going over 1t this morning. Tho
superintendent win want you to have
a good meal-he owns this lunch
room"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-11-10

lican gains were made in Arizona, Cal
nornia, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Ne
vada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota
and Kentucky.
Among the Democratic senators who
went down to defeat were Senators
Chamberlain of Oregon. former chair
man of the military committee; Sena-
tor Smith Of Arizona, who lost to for
mer Representative r. Cameron, and
Senator Henderson Of Nevada, who
was defeated by former Governor Cd
die.
In the house the Republicans will
have 2S7 members and the Democrats
lican sweep gave Ohio an almost solid
Republican delegation. only one dis
trict doubtful. In this, the home state
of Senator Harding and Governor Cox.
the Republicans gained and the Demo-
Gratis lost eight seats. In Missouri the
Republicans gained another block Of
eight.
Among the house members reflect
ed was Representative Volstead OF
Minnesota, author of the Volstead pro-
hibition enforcement act and chairman
Of the house judiciary committee, a
position he is scheduled to retain.
In Oklahoma woman was elected
| to congress. Miss Alice Robertson,
| farmer and cafe owner, was success
full candidate. Miss Alice's" cam
paign here was similar to President
elect Harding's, but instead of being
conducted on her front porch" it was
conducted in her cafeteria.
Whenever man or woman went
there to eat, she sat down at the table
| and talked it over" She also ran
lads" in the daily papers proclaiming
the days menu, giving Biblical quo
tations and advancing political argu'
mepts. The lads" rivaled even the
| news columns for their interest.
Thirty-four states elected governors
| Is choosing Republicans, seven picking
Democrats, and one returning its Non
partisan league candidate. The Dem
ocratic governors were elected in the
south, with the exception of New Mex
| leo. Eight candidates were reelected
six of these undertaking a second term
| being Republicans, one Democrat
and the other, Lynn j. Frazier, Non
| partisan Lacquer, Of North Dakota. In
| addition to those selected on Tuesday
Maine, on September Is, elected Re
publican as governor.
The following states elected Repub
lican governors: Arizona. Colorado
Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-11-10

Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mon.
tana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New
York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Da-
kota, Tennessee. Utah, Vermont, Wash
ington. West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Democratic candidates were elected
in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia. New
Mexico, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and Texas.
Among the Democratic casualties
might be recorded the defeat Of Champ
Clark Of Missouri. former speaker and
present Democratic leader In the
house; election of a Republican con-
gresham from Texas; and the re-elec-
ton OF Republican senator from Mis-
souri,.
The election Of Tasker L. Oddie.
the Republican candidate for the
United States senate from Nevada. has
ben conceded by Senator Charles b.
Henderson, his Democratic opponent.
Mr.. Oddie's majority was less than
600. Senator Henderson wired congra-
tulations to his successful opponent
Samuel Orentz was elected to congress
on the Republican ticket.
Among Republican senators elected
in hard contests we're: Lenroot OF
Wisconsin, who was opposed vigorous
ly by Senator La Toilette; Spencer OF
Missouri, who defeated Breckinridge
Long, former assistant secretary OF
state, and Jones Of Washington, sen
ate commerce committee chairman
Senator Phelan, Democrat, California
was defeated by Samuel 81. Short
ridge, Republican, and Senator Smith
Democrat. Maryland. veteran. lost II
o. Z. Weller. Republican. Senator NJ
gent, Democrat, Idaho, was defeatet
by former Governor Gooding.
Defeat of former Speaker Clark wa
one of the election surprises. He hat
served in the house continuously sine
1897 as one of the Democratic stal
warts, and received a majority Of vote
for the presidential nomination at Bal
timore when President Wilson wa
chosen. He probably will be succeede
as minority leader by Representativ
Kitchin. Democrat, North Caroline
Representative Clark's victor was ]
w. Hukreide, who has been active l