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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23

FINISH school by all means sEduca-
ton Is necessary asset in this. ad-
vanced age. If the girl sincerely loves
you she will be interested in your fu-
ture and must realize that additional
schooling is essential. Once you have
left school you will never return, and
you may get married any time. Remind
her that while it may be trying she
can get along without you until your
education Is completed
Dear Mrs. Thompson--I am a country
woman over so years of age, and know
people of my own, but have invited a
girl friend from another town to visit
me and will ask the young people here
to come and see her. viii Is be proper
for me to e"1 noN Wth re S sGmp5sE
Remain with them for a while and
then quietly excuse yourself leaving
them alone.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--I am woman
20, and have been keeping company with
a young man for six months. He proved
faithful to me for four months and
asked me to marry him. accepted.
Since then he has been going with a
girl who Is not considered nice. have
told him he would have to give up
either me or her. He has promised sew
eral times that he would stop but am
sure he goes with her still. What should
do, as love him dearly?
Have a heart to- heart talk with the
man and explain your feelings clearly
Have him understand that you will not
countenanee a continuation of his. ac-
tons Do not get excited but be firm.
and if he loves you he will accede to
your demands. Otherwise he is not
worthy of your love.
-
Dear Mrs. Thompson-l am is years
old and have been going with young
man 70 years of age, who has been
divorced from his wife. He says he
loves me and has asked me to marry
him. | have not given him an answer
because there is young man OF 20
10 marry him, but wants me to walt
two and a half years longer. don't
want to walt that long, and SO which
should | marry? DARK CURlS.
If you marry for the sake of being
married and not for love, you will re-
greet It. Two and half years Is not
too long to wait, because you are very
young now
Dear Mrs. Thomp son-When boy
calls to take you to the movies and
when It Is time to go, what is correct
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23

u say ana VINO SHOuiu say .tI dTu
IS and go with nice boy. | told him
was going to cut of my hair, and
he asked me not to do 1t. He said he
didn't like girls with boBbed hair. !
cut it anyway and he doesn't seem to
mind it. Do you think he lIkss ne?
If the, boy does not know when to
leave you must notify him in a nice
way. Merely say, You must be going
now" You are too ,y young to worry oyer yer
young n know what he wants, as he
has plainly shown. If he didn't like
you he undoubtedly would seek another
companion.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--l am a giri, 10
years Of age. Am old enough to 90
to the movies with boys7 | weigh 1i5
pounds. Am | too large for my age? Is
there any harm In :. daT sano oon Pasnsr
mother does not car. Who ls riqhtf
Is my writing poor? BILLIE.
You are too young to go with boys
to the movies. According to govern
over IS pounds. There is no harm in
must decide for you. You are a trifle
young to have company. Your writing
is fair.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-I am 10; how
can | get fat7 TELL ME:
Exercise and fresh air together with
solid food and a milk diet should an
swer the purpose. Meat, potatoes,
vegetables and fruit should be eaten
daily. Some uncooked vegetable Is
essential with at least one meal. The
milk should be drunk between meals
for results. Tomatoes have been found
to be very beneficial.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--I had the In
fIuenza for the second time last winter
and It left me thin and fralI looking. Is
there anything can do to gain flesh?
MRS. NJ.
To gain flesh take plenty OF olive
oil, eat eggs, butter, cereals and fatty
broths. potatoes, peas, beans, corn, car
rots and parsnips figs, dates, nuts, ba-
nanas, UNDERGONE beefsteak and roast
beef Drink plenty of milk, cream and
Cocoa. Avoid food that will not digest
easily, and be careful to masticate
thoroughly what you do eat. Give up
pickles, vinegar and all acids. Exer-
else freely in the open air and take
plenty Of sleep. Don't fret or worry;
this will keep one thin more than any
thing else. Cultivate an easy-going dis
position, If you possibly can.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23
What's In a Name?
BY MILDRED MARSHALL
MONICA.
MONICA.
Copyright, 1920, BY the wheeler Syn
dictate, Inc.)

Copyright, 1920, BY the Wheeler Syn
dictate, lnc.)
Monica is not nearly as popular a
name as it deserves to be. Not only
has it beauty OF sound and significance,
but strikingly interesting history, as
well. 1t comes to us almost direct from
the Spanish, but is nevertheless re-
Earded as an English name and Is more
popular in England than in its native
country, Many a golden haired. blue
eyed English girl bears the name first
used to designate a raven tressed, red
Tipped coquette Of Spain,
Monica Is thought to have It's earli-
meaning ito rule" Dominica is a di-
rect offspring Of this word and there
have been Saints Dominica, Domingo
and Dominica, without number. one
holy man by that name, who Is asso-
ciated with the Inquisition, had name
the feminine of this popular title came
to be officially Domenica for short
Menica,
The mother Of Saint Augustine was
the first to be called Monica. Some
etymologlsts even believe that her name
should be classified as one coming d.;
reotly from the Latin verb "moneo, "
meaning "to advise" but the consen-
sus Of opinion Is that Monica was
evolved in the manner aforementioned,
Monica is also a fayorite in France and
the pea santry call 1t Monique. Moncha
is the Irish form,
The emerald Is Monlcas tallsmanlc
gem II is believed to bestOw upon her
the gift OF foreteltng or sensing flu
ture events. she win have especially
keen perception when she wears the
Jewel and win be guarded against de
ceit wednesday is her lucky day and
her lucky number
Note to readers: 10 there fact cor.
oerninG your name In which you are
Interested Do you know Its history
It's meanings It's dsrvatlve and slshlh'
cancer Do you know your lucky day
ard yeur lucky jewell II not, Mildred
Marshall Will tell you,
send self. addressed and stamped en-.
velope with your queries, to Mildred
Marshall, The News Seimltar.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23
Copyright, 1920, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)

(5Y HOWARD r. GARIs.)
Don't go away anywhere, Uncle
Wiggily!" called Nurse Jane Fuzzy
Wuzzy, the muskrat lady housekeeper,
why not?" asked Mr.. Longears. who
was just about to hop away from his
hollow stump bungalow. Il was going
oh, my dear Wlggy!" laughed Nurse
Jane. Have you forgotten that you
promised to go calling with me this aft
ernoon on Mrs. Stubtail, the lady bear
She has a new set OF birch bark dishes
Mr.. Stubtail gave her and we are 60
trust YOU will not make me go alone y
and Nurse Jane smiled her prettiest,
making her whiskers tickle the back OF
her neck.
Uncle Wiggiiy Il had forgotten about
it. I'd much rather go look for an
adventure"
Maybe wen have one at Mrs Stub
tails" said Nurse Jane hopefully, SO
come back here, get your best ia tau
| ing red, white and blue rheumatism
crutch and Wen start"
DO | have to wear flower in my
buttonhole?" asked the rabbit gentle
I'D like you to-" remarked Nurse
Jane And I'll get you a clean hand
kerchief There, I've just ironed that
one nice and fresh. Youll look real
stylish, Wlggy, my dear"
"Cm"' grunted the bunny gentleman
as he twinkled his pink nose like a
cinnamon lollypop sliding down hill on
a hot day.
Pretty soon Nurse Jane was all
dressed to go o'clock teaing on Mrs.
Stubtail and Uncle Wiggily had on his
newly ironed handkerchief with his tall
silk hat sticking out OF his nnckHt.
and
oh, yes. You're right! Something
is wrong | mean he wore his hat, and
his handkerchief dropped most stylish
like from his pocket.
Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane we're
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23
GARBAGE COLLECTION
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To The News Scimitar:
The writer is very muah interested
In the position that you have taken
relative 10 the garbage collection.
| believe that IL you. IN tie Interest
Of the Memphis public, win lnaugurate
an in.tctigation you VII find that the
garbage is really not being collected,
Some people are putting their cans on
the front sidewalk, but the great MA
iority are not. Where The cans are not
put out the garbage is not collected
We believe that II YOU viii Tut a
man out and follow the garbage carts
over a few blocks you viii finh out that
thew are not collecting garbage i"Eu-
larry from over 25 p cent IF The
homes IN the district where there is
no backyard collection.
In some instances, especially corner
lots. the garbage cans are placed on
the sidewalk and left thure week IN
and week out. They are neTnr carried
back in,1 the premises, but staV on ING
sidewalk and the garba 70 IA ucposlted
In them every day You can imagine
how offensive these cans are at all
times,
| don't believe that you could serve
city any better than TO break up the
nractice that is now in force relative
to the collection of this gar6hge..,
TAXPAYER.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23

simplicity Ia the Keynote Of this shirt
waist dress, No 5000 II made of wash
materials the closing may extend all
the way down the front and thus make
the laundering much ea~er. A three
gored skirt Is gathered at the slightly
raised Waistline
the lady's dress, No. $3.50 Is cut IN
sizes Sc to 40 inches bust measure.
size 81 requires I yards 36-inch ma
terial with 1. yard IS inch contrasting.
width at lower edge is 2 yards.
Limited space prevents showing all
The STYLES. we will send YOU our 81
mage fashion magazine, containing all
The good new styles, dressmaking
helps, serial story, etc" for five
renta postage prepaid, or three
cents II ordered with a pattern, Send
tx cents for pattern and magazine
Our fashions and patterns are fur.
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Of New York Ell. rs ssnd orders TO-
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23
Girl Is anxious:
Boy Is Stndi0nS
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THoMpsoN.

Dear Mrs. Thompson-I am 20 years old and engaged
to girl 19, with whom have been going for eight years
did study hard should have the girl finished
school ahead of need another year. She wants to-
marry her and want to finish school, believe could take
better of her did She says do not love her any
and do not her What should | do? BOB
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23

Speaking Of names, we are tEfaF+ned'
that the Polish national treasury shows
deficit under the administration Of
GrabskI. minister Of finance
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23

PonzI is good at keeping a secret
but we believe Mrs Ponzi will suspect
something Is wrong before he hangs up
his hat In the front hall again,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23
IMPOSSIBLE.

Patron posing for photo): Pardon
me, What will they come to?
Photographer. Sixty-five dollars the
dozen. Now look pleasant, pleased
Cartoons Magazine,
Somehow. just as n bachelor has de-
clded to dedicate his whole life TO one
woman another girl comes along and
interrupts him
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-23

Now there be five varieties of the fe-
male bore. each more deadly than the
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
YOung'S Single in 18th
SaveS Game for Giants
Burns Starts Rally That
Brings Defeat to. the
Cardinals, 6 to 5.
ny DANIEL.

There were two stretches for one ad-
mission at the Polo Grounds yesterday
afternoon While the crowd Of about
1000 stretched vigorously and Justify on
both occasions II got nary chance to
yawn, for be Il emphasized that happen
lngs In the second meeting OF the Giants
bnd the Cardinals were not OF the
variety which develop what generally is
known on Bailey's Beach at Newport
these days at ennui.
The onlookers saw a lot more baseball
and got great many more thrills than
they had bargained for. They saw the
rival clubs battle for more than three
hours into the lengthening shadows Of
approaching twilight They saw the
Giants win the game, then lose II, and
finally win 1t back, to have and to hold,
In the fourteenth inning, with the much
delayed final count OF to 8. They
were treated TO n continuation OF the
heavy hitting of the day before. with
the Cardinals outdoing the New Yorks
by II to l3.
They witnessed a tense battle into
which only a single error penetrated a
game which now scintlllated with
sparkling pitching and then became as
drab as the desert after 1t has been
scorched by slrocco only TO burst
forth into a new chromatic melange OF
excitement. And best of all, the Giants
o gain proved themselves a fighting club
and winning one. The triumph gave
them possession Of fourth place and
berth in the first division, something
which they have held only once before
this season. That was last Friday morn
ing
To Ross Young go the distinction of
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
MAJOR BIDDLE RESIGNS.
steps Down as President of Inter
national Sporting Club.

Special to THE SuN AND New YoRK HERALD
PHILADELPHIA, July 2S.-MaJor A. ]
DreXel Biddle noted boxing enthusiast
announced tonight that he had resigned
as chairman OF the Army, Navy and CT.
william Board of Boxing Control and also
the presidency of the international
Sporting Club OF New York.
Major Biddle, who did much to pro-
mote boxing in the army and navy dur
ing the war in formal statement said
Owing to personal and business af-
fairs l felt that / should resign from
the Army, Navy and Civilian Boxing
Control and also the international Sport.
ing Club Of New York, OF which l was
president, could not give the time or
attention to the business OF these or
ganizations"
Asked II this meant that he had given
un his interest in boxing. Major Blddle
said: 81 still am as much OF devotee
OF the sport as ever. but find that per-
sonal affairs interfere and now that I
am living In Philadelphia the duties OF
these boxing positions in New York
would prove too much for me TO handle. "
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29

week. with kingflsh and weakfish running
strong. The big tuna fish, which gave the
anglers so much trouble last season, do not
seem to be In the surf at all this summer. A
number of the members have found excel
lent fishing at various other points, as on
Two Mile Beach, at Cape May Point and
around the bell buoy off Sewell's Point.
Fred MOock on Wednesday caught his first
drum, II pounder, and is now going after
Dave Rittenhouses crown, but he win find
the going pretty heavy. as Dave added
another, tipping the scales at As pounds, to
his string in the surf at Two Mile Beach
on Thursday, bringing his total to for the
season.
Daddy Bastan and w. II. Buchanan landed
Is fine kingfsh and weakfish at Cape May
Point on Tuesday.
Dave Paul and friend caught 60 weak
fish around the bell buoy off Sewell's =
Point on Monday.
When religion and justice get together the
fish must look out for their scales, as Judge
Ingersoll and the Rev. Sargent OF the Holly
wood NJ F.. Church proved by enticing 80
kingfsh and weAkflsh from their ocean
home off Cape May Point on Thursday.
Former Secretary z. S. Hockenbury was
on the pier greeting his friends on Monday,
as were two members OF the Ocean City
Club. who spoke highly Of their local organ
lzation. LANNING MYERS.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
Bnd and Cardinals II Inning Battle 65Dg Win
RAIN SQUALLS STOP ATHLETES
Olympic Competitors Receive
Wireless From Senator Harding.

olympic competitors Receive
Wireless From senator Harding.
(Bv Wireless to the Associated Press
ON BOARD THE U. s. S. Princess
MAToIKA, July 2S.-Rain squalls, a head
wind and a choppy sea curtailed the
training Of the American Olympic team
on board the Princess Matoika to-day,
the third day of the voyage to Ant
werp.
The U. S. s. Frederick. with the navy
athletes aboard, was fifty miles south
east Of the Princess Matoika when this
despatch was filed, at p. NJ. A wire
less despatch from her said that all the
men were well and that they were
training In much the same manner as
the athletes on board this vessel. Mes
sases wishing success to the teams
were lnterchanged
During the day a wireless despatch
was received from Warren G. Harding,
the Republican Presidential candidate
by the Princess Matoika wishing the
contestants n good voyage and victory
az Antwerp.
! During the day there were several
cases Of seaslckness among the ath-
letes.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
GOV. EDWARDS IS TO
RECEIVE CHARGES
Serious Accusations Made
Against New0rk Club.

Charges that the State Boxing Com
mission permitted violations OF the law
at the boxing bouts In the First Regl-
ment Armory In Newark Monday eve
ring were formulated yesterday by Will
I'm NJ Glldweber OF 576 Newark ave-
rue. counsel for John ]. Jennings, man
ager. and for the other stockholders OF
the Armory Athletic Club OF Jersey City.
Goldweber said he would send the
charges TO Gov. Edwards His complaint
will allege that in violation Of the law a
br,,iing bout was staged between white
man and black man; that tickets In
! excess OF the seating capacity of the
First Regiment Armory were sold that
tickets were sold in saloons, and that
tickets that should have been sold for
$3.50, including war tax. were sold for
from S25 to $40; that the Boxing Com
mission knew that Daniel Morgan was
the manager for both Britton and Marcel
Thomas; that 10 per cent. of the gross
receipts were not paid to the Federal
Government and the State by the New
ary Sportsmen's Club, which received
Sc 900 for the armory from the Interna-
tional Sporting Club of New York, for
eign organization In whose name the
NiSNVNS "NlN sOihI hlNHOhbh ~ lltth iiS
legal right to give Il boxing exhibition
In New Jersey.
William j. Brennan, director OF the
Department of Public Safety, Newark,
yesterday charged that there were sew
eral fragrant violations Of fire and
building regulations at the Fulton-W Wills
bout at the First Regiment Armory
Monday night, and said he was In favor
Of forbdding the use OF the armory for
future bouts.
A recommendation In favor of closing
the armory except for military purposes
was made by Capt. C. Albert Gasser
head Of the Department of Fire Risk and
Combustibes. until fire escapes could be
installed from the first balcony and other
safeguards provided.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
That Hectic Eighth.

On top Of that came the hectic eighth
which lost the game for New York and
then saw the Giants snatch the contest
from the fire. Stock started the assault
on Douglas with single to right, and
scored when Janvrin. who seems to find
his batting eye in this town, pumped a
three base hit to left centre. Janvrin
also counted when Lavan singled to CEN
tire.
Exit Douglas Enter Benton. Glenn
one singled to right centre. and when
Lavan attempted to make third he was
thrown out by a remarkable return by
Young. In the meantime Clemons
reached second. He went to third on ar
infield out by Schultz. who came to bat
for Heathcote with the entry of a left
handed pitcher. When McHenry birched
single to left Clemons scored the last
run for the Cardinals.
The game looked as lost as the fine
art Of making julep but the Giants
evidently thought otherwise Their
counter rally was started with a pass TO
Burns. Schupp pitched eight balls in
succession and walked Bancroft, too.
Both runners advanced on Youngs rap
to Fournier. Fr1sCh Immediately took a
very active hand In the proceedings and
slashed a triple against the left field
bleacher wall. which sent in two runs.
Kelly beat out single to Stock and
Frisch scored. Spencer singled, too
Doyle lifted fly to Schultz and Kelly
attempted to give New York the lead
but he was nipped at the plate. The,
score:
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
Fishing I aCkIe and Bait
MANHATTAN AND THE RRONY

Dealers who do not sell live bait hav. thu
words tackle only or mo bait' FOLLOWING
their names. List appears Tuesdays, Thurp.
days and Saturdays.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
In the Roped Square.

Jack Kearns, manager of Jack Dempsey.
said last night that the bout with MIske
had not been definitely arranged, but might
be when Promoter Fitzslmmons arrived herr
in few days for a personal conference.
Jack Foltlne, a Chicago boxer, died IN
Detroit yesterday following a Knockout blow,
received in q bout the preceding night. Fol
tine struck his head on the ring floor.
Jack Johnson was removed from the Iail
at Joliet, H., TO the Geneva prison yesfer.
day. the authorities deciding he had too
much freedom in his Joliet quarters.
Jack Dempsey will give an exhibition neYt
Friday at his training quarters, Fifty
seventh street and Eighth avenue, at which
ladies will be admitted free. The champion
will do. all his training exercises. beginning
promptly nj p. NJ.
Tllly Herman. n Pacific coast weIter. will
have tryout at the Armory A. A., Jersoy
City. tonight. when he meets Tony Mario OF
this city In twelve round bout.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29

A Leaves sheepshead Bay, Manhat-
MnrT19 tan Beach bridge 10 A. NJ. daily;
NuI lllu sunday 8 A. NJ. Capt. SABLE.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
OUT OF TOWN

wymbs. Mike. al 18th st.. West N.York. N.
Wipsahau. H.. TIT Hackns'k X PIX I'd. w Hobok n,
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
FINE POLO AT MEADOW BROOK.

Special to THE Sun AND NEW York HERALD
HEMPsTEAD, N, Y, July 2S,-What
promised to be the best polo match in
the series Of games taking place to de-
termine the men who shall represent
America against Great Britain next
year was scheduled for this afternoon
at the Meadow Brook Club. That 1t
did not prove TO be as significant as
expected was owing 10 n slight accident
which necessitated Mr., Hitchcock, Jr.,
Withdrawing from the game. In the
first four periods the lineup was:
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
PHILLIES AND PIRATES WIN.
Each Team COrrnlA One Game OF a
Double Header.

PHILADELPHIA. July 2S (National) -
Ninth irning rallies by the losing team
featured both games of to-day's double
header, Pittsburg winning the first, 6 to
g. and Philadelphia the second, s to 4.
Galia rescued Causey in the ninth in
ming Of the second game after three sin
giles, Rawlings's error and Southworth's IS
double with the bases filled had scored
three runs
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
'BAGBY WINS HIS
TWENTY-FIRST GAME
Indians Haze Little Trouble
BLdnking Red SOx.

CLEVELAND. July 2S (American) -
Cleveland defeated Boston easily to-day,
s to o. Bagby-was In splendid form and
was brilliantly supported. particularly
BY Jameson. Gardner and Chapman.
Only two Red sox reached second. 1t
was Bagby's twenty-hrst victory of the
season.
The Indians hit Harper hard in the
first inning and drove him from the box
In the fourth. Kerr was hit even harder
In the seventh inning. when Cleveland
punched three singles and two doubles.
The score
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29

New boat MERIDIAN viii take fishing
parties out from Freeport. For particulars
Tel l407-J. Freeport, or write Capt JOE
BALDWIN, L. /.
The Sun and the New York herald., 1920-07-29
'Batted for ]. Smith In thirteenth inning
zone out when winning run was scored
fBatted for Benton In thirtehnth innlnr

81. Louis. ...... ! 0 0 o 1 3 0O0 n a.
New York;. 90 oo0S 90 o 0 o ia
Three base hlts-Janvrin. Frisch. Homo
run-king. Stolen bases-Frisch, 2: Ran
croft, McHenry, Doyle. sacriflces-YounE. ..
Lavan. Bancroft. Double plays-Schuiz and
Clemons: Stock and Fournler. Left on bases
st. Louis, II; New York, IL Bases on
Schupp. 4; off sherdel. B. Hits-On Douglas,
II In 8 innings (none out in ninth. OH
Benton. in innings: Off Toney, none in
inning off schupp. IN 1-3 innings; Off
Goodwin, (pitched to one batter) off Shsr
del, in 8 innlngs Struck out-By Douglas.
/; by Benton, I by Schupp. 4: by sherdei q
Passed ball-Clemons. Winning pitcher
Toney. Losing pltcher-Sherdel. Umplres-
Moran and Rigler. Time Of games hours
and minutes.