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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
Rv Rev. 7. 0. Fuller.
BY Rev. T. o. Fuller.

A. F. Ward, cashier Of the Fraternal
Savings bank, has purchased valuable
property at the corner of Beale and
South Third. The price paid is said
to be $4,000, 1t is the plan to erect
a 10-story bank and office building, it
Is said.
The Solvent Savings bank has in
creased its capital stock from SIS, 600
TO 100000. Expanding business made
this necessary.
February is an important month,
carrying Lincoln's birthday the 18th,
St. Valentines day the 18th. and Wash
ingtons birthday the 22d.
Everybody Is pleased to know that
the health of President Wilson Is
steadily improving, Good citizens are
always concerned as to the welfare of
the chief executive.
Robert H, Isabelle has moved into
the house recently purchased by him
at 512 st. Paul avenue.
Rev. James A. Mitchell, Of the Howe
faculty has gone to Ripley to spend a
few days with his church.
The annex at the Jane Terrell hos
pital, on Williams avenue, is nearing
completion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
FORREST CITY TO HAVE
COMMUNITY CHORUS

FORREST CITY, Ark, Feb. Z (spl.)
Since the great success Of the musical
festival here last Sunday evening there
is . movement on foot for the organ
tZstion Of a community chorus. In its
sacred churchly setting the choral SER
vice presented by the choir of the
Church Of the Good Shepherd (Episco.
nall and assisting voices, on that oc.
caslon, was easily the most highly ap-
preciated and thoroughly delightful mu =
steal offering Of the year Tn Forrest
city The church was packed to stand /.
ing room only and many who could not
gain admittance were turned away.
The choir rendered selections from the
oratorio Holy City" (GauD and feels
that it has for the present and the i'm :
mediate future taken upon itself an
Importance greater than the mere cap
ton, choir and that it has become the
musical field toward which the eyes of
all Forrest City are turned in the gal
ranic impulse which the unqualified sue
cess of such a finished concert has
given the city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
Dutch Socialists
Plan To Intern
Former Kaiser

THE HAGUE, Feb. Socialist
members of the. Dutch parliament are
agitating a movement to intern former
Emperor William Of Germany and re-
strict his liberty. This step is urged
although the party generally approves
the governments refusal to surrender
Count Hohenzollern. Speaking In the
gested the former emperor be given a
dwelling in some part Of Holland dis
tant from the German frontier, where
he would not be dangerous to this
country. ...,
Would the Dutch government per.
nit Nikolai Lenine TO come here and
live at ease.Nas does the woodcutter OF
Amerongen?" ne asked !,
He declared Count Hohenzollern was
great criminal and said he was re-
sponsible even for massacres of Ar
menianS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

What OF a fellow you?
victorious life Not all that gitters gold
with that is most
lived without hypocrisy
often the that actions do not
napgh unless backed by
siste4 living you important what
Talk is not only cheap, but easy.
hear much nowadays about the changed condition of
best know ohe questions that are being asked along
these lines to follow Teacher We know what he would
do by what he did what he did he has left an example that
should follow his steps The fact that he prayed Is worth all
that has been said written on the subject The fact
that he regularly attended public worship enough why
should do The fact that he stood out always firmly and courage
ousy principle should his followers do the
dtions may change but principles, never!
Man looks the outward but God looketh the
heart God will thoughts affections
res purposes There good beautiful things
in the world about which to think that there really little
for seeking the ureus OF vice and other cesspo Of corruption
Only the in heart shall Cod and people egue themselves
who secretly indulge in evil thoughts and imagination and delight
in them Such stand the Judgment Whatsoever things
are pure and honest and good and Of good report should always have
the right of way in thoughts Our influence then
will be what ought to be- 1t well for
We writing each day letter men;
Take care that the writing be
Ts the only Gospel that will
That Gospel according you"
The McLemore Avenue Christian Church,
Memphis February T. 1920.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
fAZ00 COUNTY TO HOLD
ANNUAL FIELD DAY

YAZoo CITY, Miss. Feb. T. (SpL)--
contests in defamation, music and ex-
preston are to be re-established this
spring following a suspension for two
years because of the war conditions and
sickness in the county. County Supt
T. J, White has called a meeting of the
principals of all Of the county schools
In Yazoo City on Saturday, Feb: q, to
which will probably be held at the Ag-
ricultural high school at Benton at a
date IT. the spring yet TO be chosen.
The contests In defamation for boys
and in music and expression for girls
will probably be held In YaZoo City on
the night preceding or the night follow
ing the field day exercises.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
Russian Countess
Ends Lite In Lake

GENEVA. Feb. 7.t-Gountess de Hen
richen. a member OF the Russian colony
at Montrsaux and formerly maid of
honor to the dowager empress Of Rus
STA, has committed suicide by drowning
in Lake Geneva. Her body, decked In
valuable jewels. was found floating In
the lake off the town OF Villeneuve.
Persons who were acquainted with the
countess say she left her hotel at Mon
treux walked directly to the lake and
threw herself IN.
Driven from Russia when the imperial
regime was overthrow, the countess
came to Switzerland. The assassina-
tion OF the former car was keenly felt
by her and she was often heard TO com
plain Of the barbarities practiced In
Russia by the Bolsheviki. She left no
letters or papers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

well-dressed people and envy girls who
rode Or drove smart rigs or did any
Of the attractive things.
Il made up my mind then and never
have lost the vision that someday
would be we'll dressed and that when
the time came would have read enough
and observed enough to be able TO
maintain my place and be certain OF
myself In any company
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
SOCIETY" CASHIER
WILL FACE MUSIC
ChcagOs S25aWeek Girl Who Posed As Social Leader Comes
Back With DetectiUe To AHsUer Charges of $4,000
ShOrtage-ProfeSSeS Innocence.

CHICAGO, Feb Rose schweiburg.
rs a week cashier. who until recent
ly divided her time with one Of Chi
cage dsshing. wealthy social sets pos
ing as "Monda Rose came back from
Canada today to explain shortage
Of $4,000 ia the accounts Of the COM
Tany for which she worked A DETECTIVE
accompanied her She was turned over
70 the states attorney for inyestiga-
ton.
III there's any music" said "Monda
Rose I'm willing to face IT, have
profited some, but not in an illegal
manner. II there's any money miss
ing somebody else has it. J haven't"
simply adore society," she contin-
ued. Long ago ! used TO watch the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
GREEK REVOLT
IS PREDICTED
Former Minister Says Vsni-
selos Must Quit.

ROME, Feb. 7.--Revolation IN Greece
lie forecast by Elio Faaas, former Greek
minister OF foreign affairs a statement
published today In the Giornal6 d tails.
The only alternative Is the resignation
Of Premier Venizelos and the return OF
former King Constantine. he says,
civil war in Greece can be avoided
only hy the return Of King Constantine,
the fan Of Venizelos and the lorna
ton Of a provisory cabinet the only
duty Of which viii be to carry out
general elections" he asserts adding
that he was received yesterday by
Cardinal Gasparalli. TO whom he re-
ported the situation in greece lie says
he received assurance that Pope Bene-
diet would not fail to support the move
lnent against the Nene1elist govern
ment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
Russian Official
Marriage Breaker

GENEVA, Feb. 7.---Russians who
nave arrived here recently by way of
Sweden and Germany say q former
minister OF justice, Spitzberg, has been
installed in Petrograd as breaker of
marriages"
He is said to be granting 500 to 600
divorces week, no investigation being
necessary, All that appears to be re-
quired is the signature OF the person
desiring freedom from matrimony.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
REDS ADVANCING,

LONDON Feb, 7.--Bolshevik forces
are advancing along the shore Of the
Black sea twenty miles northeast OF
Odessa. according to a soviet govern
ment statement received here today
In the Caucasian region, the statement
says. red troops have occupied Blago.
darne, 30 miles east Of StavropoL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
SIR GRANT rs DEAD.

OTTAWA, Feb. Sir James Grant,
widely known physician and sole sur
yivor of the first Canadian federal par
lament, died here yesterday, aged 80,
death resulting from broken hip. His
writings on tuberculosis and How to
Live 100 Years" attracted attention in
America and abroad =
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
COTTON IN COPIAH IN
1919 WAS SHORT CROP

HAZELHURST, Miss. Feb. :. tSpl)-
The cotton ginned in Copiah county to
January 16 this year amounts to 5,5sS
bales, compared with 1856 to same date
last year. The crop will hardly go in
excess Of 5000 bales in the county,.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
r. G. JONES ENTERS
NEW BUILDING FIRM

Frank G. Jones, local capitalist, has
entered partnership with a. T. Hazen,
OF Cincinnati, forming the HAGEN Jones
Construction company with headquar-
ters In the Ohio city, according to ad.
vices received here Saturday morning.
Building construction in all its branches
will be handled. reports said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

serious thought. The old dsrkey was right in his
conclusions An infidel who was on a visit TO
the home Of the sainted Fenelon one day short
ly after his arrival. said to him: Look here,
Fenelon If ! stay with YOU much longer | will
become a Christian" What magnificent tribute
to consistent life!
And so it has ever been and ever will be-
The life of Jesus Christ is mirrored in the real
Christian Men see it, admire it and feel its
power The godly father and consistent mother
will do far more in the making Of Christians out
Of their children, than the most eloquent sermons
ever preached for. after all, the sermons we see
are far more effective than those we simply
hear. Instead of spending so much of our time
looking for the faults and inconsistencies of 9TH
ers, it would be far better and wiser to take
stock of SELF quite often for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

Halp for the doctors. Laxative Quini-
dine Tablets ivan Vleet'sl prevent flu II
taken now. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

the ditch. His skull vas crushed. death
resulting Instantly. The deceased Is SUI
viyed By a wife and three children.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
How Is 1t Done?
With Mack Trucks!

The Auto-Gro Stores are backed
by some of the ablest and most
conservative business men of
Memphis. They realized that to
maintain a dependable schedule
was a sine qua non. They made
a thorough investigation of the
best motor trucks on the market,
regardless of price.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
KILLED ON DREDGE.

JONESBORO. Ark. Feb. 7. (Spl)--
Floyd Taylor Of NetuetoR, this county,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

1t will keep quite busy safeguarding our thoughts
Without troubling what others may do,
You must agree that it will knowing others will ASK
What sort OF fellow are you?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
G. W. X.

"A nut Christian les miles OF taih This his
estimate Of the value OF consistent life well worthy our mo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-07

And holiness complete.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
Magic of Law
Puts Millions
in 9 Pockets

Nine attorneys presented him with a
new one In court.
For more than year the only rela-
tives Mr.. Hoy could locate were the
Stillwell boys, Judson Phelps, and
Mrs. ShadbOldt.
A few months ago one of the Sax
ton boys, Walter, read a newspaper
article which referred to Mr.. Cowan's
death and his estate. A few days
later the SaxtOn claim was entered.
The Saxtons claimed to be the chill
dren of two daughters of Peter COwan,
Cayuga county, N. Y, the grandfather
Of William p. Cowan.
Their claim was established by a
marriage license, census reports, old
tiptypes, and testimony. One of the
twins saw Mr.. Cowan when he was
three years old. Another Saxton said
he was born in the Cowan home. But
further than that they had no person
al recollection of their wealthy rela-
tive.
Views on Liquor.
Walter and William Saxton are in
terested in airplanes, but they don't
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
A WELL-KNOWN INSTITUTION.

Probably no institution in America
Is more widely known than Doctor
Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo,
N. Y. Although established many years
ago it is today a modern sanitarium,
having all the latest facilities for the
correct diagnosis of diseases and their
successful treatment through medicine
Or surgery.
1t was DR.. Pierce, its founder,
who over so years ago gave to the
world that wonderful stomach tonic
and blood purifier, Golden Medical
Discovery" and that famous non
alcoholic medicine for women, "Fa.
yorite Prescription"
In his early professional career, DR..
Pierce realized that every family, but
especially those who live remote from
q physician, should have at hand an
instructive book that would teach them
something about First Aid, Physi-
'ology, Anatomy, Hygiene; how to rec
cgnize different diseases, how to care
for the sick, what to do in case of ac-
Cident or sudden sickness, etc, so he
published that great book, the Medical
Adviser" an up-to-date edition Of
which can be procured by sending so
cents to Doctor Pierce's Invalids
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y.
Later, DIR. Pierce added another link
10 his chain Of good works by estab-
fishing a bureau of correspondence to
which any one can write Cor medical
advice, without any expense whatever,
and if necessary, medicines especially
prepared In Doctor Pierce's Laboratory
will be sent by parcel post or express
for use at home, at a reasonable cost.
Thus those who have symptoms of dis
ease need not suffer mental agony fear
ing that they have some serious all
ment, but can have a diagnosis made
free by a physician Of high profes-
sional standing. Write to DR.. Pierce
relating your symptoms if you need
medical advice for any chronic disease.
All letters regarded as confidential.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
THEY ARE JAZZ
MAD IN LONDON

clubs or dance halls is any form of in
toxicating liquor sod openly. Ostensi-
bly, one does it on pink lemonade and
cider cup-unless one has a large hip
pocket or knows the proprietor.
Every place in London which dis
penses jazz music and French pastry
during the wee sma' hours is CLUB"
In most of them membership consists
merely of filling in a form at the door.
Many, however are sure enough clubs,
where only members and their guests
may dance. or the former class, Rec
tors, on Tottenham court road, is I'M
Guestionably the most popular. Need
less to say, 1t has an American orches-
ira; all the dSnce clubs have bands
that are either American or good imi-
tations of American musicians.
Rector's draws the theatrical crowd,
folks from behind the footlights as
well as those who have been to
"show" and are out to make a night of
it. 1t charges s. a ticket, or $3.50
for couple which includes light,
very light, buffet supper"
London is jazz mad; they are learn
ing to dance over here, and when an
Englishman dances he likes to get
plenty of exercise. Woe to the slow
or tender of foot when the band
strikes up a fast One-step.
The shortage of eligible young men
has, of course, put a severe crimp in
the dancing aspirations of many Eng
fish girls. This has led to the paid
escort" usually an amiable youth with
enchanted feet and suave ballroom
manners and a rented dress suit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
OUCH! LUMBAG0 PAIN!
RUB BACKACHE avn
Instant Relief With a Small Tn
Bottle Of Old "St
Jacobs OIL"

Kidneys cause Backache? Nc
They have no nerves, therefore ca
not cause pain. Listenl Your bacl
ache is caused by lumbago, sciatic
or strain, and the quickest relief
soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs on
Rub 1t right on your painful back
and instantly the soreness, stiffness
and lameness disappears. Don't stay
crippled! Get small trial bottle of
"St. Jacobs Oil' from your druggist
and timber up. A moment after it is
applied you'll wonder what became of
the backache or lumbago pain.
Rub old, honest "St. Jacobs Oil"
whenever you have sciatica, neuralgia,
rheumatism or sprains, as it is abso-
lutely harmless and doesn't burn the
skin.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01

Sweet are the smiles a mans wife
hands him on pay day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01

believe they will spend much of their
fortune on the aircraft.
you can get a drink of red eye or
an airplane ride for $685." said Wal.
ter. Il believe the airplane ride would
be the best. You can get the same
results from either one. They'll both
kill you"
Walter and Mr.. Hart have been sex.
tons in different cemeteries ever since
they can remember.
eve been buryin' 'em fast as they'd
die" said Mr.. Hart. But 1 reckon
We'll retire now. Maybe not though"
Mrs. Colby isn't sure what she'll do
with her money. Neither is Mrs.
Charles Saxton sure what she will do
with her husbands, but Elsie, Mich,
is going to have some thrills, she said.
81 guess we could all go in the NOV
ing picture business" said Mrs. Caro-
line Hart. (She doesn't like to be
called Carrie) But maybe we'll all
retire now"
pretty hard to quit work." said
William Saxton, we've been working
so long. Gee, I'm kinda glad we heard
about it, though. No, l amt got no
daughters for any one to marry"
Mrs. Charles SaXton said she had
two daughters, but thought they could
take care of themselves
Meantime IL lawyers, who have
been in the litigation. were comforting
in the judges chambers on a tomb
stone to be erected over Mr. Cowan's
grave.
81 hope them lawyers leaves US
some of the money" said Walter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP-ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
sine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi.
zine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do
Swamp Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
Treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this psper.-Adv,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
Night Club Fever Sets in as
Gay Life Is Re-
Sumed.
ENGLISH LEARN TO DANCE
Shortage of Eligible Young Men Puts
crimp in Dancing Aspirations of
Many English Girls-Resort
to "Paid Escort"

Misunderstanding a night of it" be-
came almost lost art in England
during the late war. The owl and the
Briton were scarcely on speaking
terms.
In the first place, it wasn't patriotic
to "stay out at night" Then there
was the absence of lights, the shortage
of taxis, the ban on dancing and-the
Gothas. SO nights were spent in bed,
and the only time Londoner saw the
sun rise was when he got up early to
work in his allotment.
London, once the gayest of cities,
became a silent tomb of somber grays
and deep shadows after nine o'clock
at night. I can remember when 1t
was actually a penal offense to strike
a match in the street. But those who
only saw it in wartime wouldn't know
the old place now!
The grays are puppies now and the
lights are bright and red, and in Pic
cadilly Circus they have four electric
signs that flash on and off.
London has acquired the night club
fever. From IL p. m. to a. m. has
become the recognized space of time
for worshiping at the shrine of Terp-
sichore.
How the Night Is Spent.
care you dancing tonight" no long
err means are you going to spend the
hours between dinner time and mid
night at hall or club. 1t means are
you going to Rectors, to the Grafton
galleries or to Brett's, picking up your
party somewhere about midnight and
never thinking of going home until the
miIkman's horse has got his second
wind and the pink finish of London
dawn colors the cold night mists.
Then, and not till then. does one turn
homeward in private car, if one has
one, or a taxi, if one can get one,
with perhaps a brief halt at the near
est coffee stall for cup of muddy
fluid which tastes like nectar at that
hour but which, taken six hours later,
would spoil ones whole day. But such
is night life in big city!
The night clubs of London are a
peace product. They range from the
ultra-exclusive ones of Bond street to
the frankly democratic and even more
so ones of Leicester square and Char.
ing Cross road-clubs to suit the taste
and deplete the pocketbook of every
one.
! London has its closing hour, and
7 that is ten o'clock. At none Of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01

If a cook has a good temper it's Q
sign that he Is not a good cook.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
HEARTBURN
Caused by
Acid-Stonlact1

That bitter heartburn. belching. food
repeating, indigestion, bloat after eating
al are caused by acid-stomach. But they
are only first symptoms-danger signals to
warn you of awful troubles If not stopped
Headache. biliousness. rheumatism. sciatica
THAT tired, listless feeling, lack of energy,
dizziness. insomnia, even cancer and ulcers
OF the intestines and many other ailments
are traceabe to ACID STOMACH.
Representatives,, millions-of people who
ought to be well and strong are mere weak
hpgs because of acid stomach. They really
etarve in the midst of plenty because they
DO not get enough strength and vitality from
the food they eat.
Take EATONIC and give your stomach .
chance to do its work right. Make 1t strong,
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brings quick relief for heartburn, belching,
indigestion and other stomach miseries. I'm
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-1rom your food. Thousands say EATONIC
- the most wonderful stomach remedy in
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thing else failed.
Our best testimonial is what EATONIC
will do for you. So get big soc box Of
pAToNIC today from your druggist, use It
hve days-if you're not pleased, return It
and get your money back
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01

Overplay will sometimes break a
man down as well as overwork.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01
The Cuticura Toilet Trio

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01

How disappointed the average man
must feel every time he looks into a
mirror.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-04-01

Health is the fashion. Take Garfield
Tea, the herb laxative which purifes the
blood and brings good health.-Adv.