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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

One hundred and years ago today, in what is
LaRue county Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln was born.
With the passing years OF the South have grown to
deand the greatness OF Lincoln and place him among the
few immoas who have left their impress American history
and national thought 4
In these times of national discomfort and international strife
il well this day for all Americans give thought to Lincoln
his life, his philosophy, and his accomplishments.
Lncon life disqualification Of the fact that America
is principle genuine democracy and that holds wide open
the doors Of opportunity for the Of valiant soul great heart
and active mind From rude log hut the presidency of the
worlds greatest republic nconnot through gift Of wealth
nor power OF birth and blood One of the people, he became their
leader through heart and soul and understanding.
Lincoln essentially democrat He knew the people
lie did to them from higher social sphere TO do them
good" He of the people He esteemed them He thought
the people had than leader statesman He
gave voice to his belief the people his wondrous words
when lie said you fool of the people all the time
all Of the people OF the time but you can't fool all the people
all the time"
Lincoln was fundamentally American. He believed in
divided allegiance and the kind of Amercanm Lincoln stood
for is the thing America and all the world needs odayno
completely of laws and fantastic schemes OF government
gospels and the array OF class against another but capable
agencies to carry out the will Of simple justice and
square deal
Lincoln believed in the people and he knew that the future Of
country depended upon its leaders but upon the great
denomination of public conscience and public morality He
held that America entity OF honest spirit and national ideal
ism could stand leader in the world that America seeh
ing pot of discomfort would die at the hands Of its people
NO greater lesson can be brought home to every American today
than to take to his heart these warning words OF the immortal
Lincoln AS nation of freemen must live through all time
or die by suicide
No greater tribute be paid the spirit of Abraham Lincoln
than the feeling of in which his memory held today
in the Southland where his death he looked upon with
hatred that civil engenders How would have thrilled the
great heart OF Lincoln have the boys Of the South under
the Stars and Stripes laying down their lives France that gov
the people, by the people, and for the people should
be crushed to earth under the iron heel Of mitarsm
1t has been said that the world began chaos and ends with
the stars Lincoln demonstrated that the world big human
faith--as great the human heart
His life showed that America is the land Of opportunity
He showed that nation strong its people are strong
He taught reverence for the law.
His creed deep and simple his life deep and simple
He Believed in America first"
There hyphen in his philosophy of patriotism.
More Of the spirit Of Lincoln be used mad America
which seems bent azzng the laws and stalking the future
republic the ay-so OF tile oua board of party politics
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
News Of Memphis
10 Years Ago.
FEBRUARY, IL, 1890.

Formal acceptance of the recently en-
acted subway ordinance has been given
by the Illinois Central and Yazoo
& Mississippi Valley railroads, Thomas
Dies, commissioner Of public utilities,
announced today Construction on the
sissippi boulevard and the railroad
crossing and on Rayburn boulevard and
the railroad crossing, will begin on May
%, Mayor Crump has been officially
advised of the railroads acceptance of
the ordinance.
Miss Annie r. Jones was hostess to-
day of the Woman's club at her home on
Dorothy place. Charleston, its history,
romance and traditions was the sub
esting things In connection with
Charleston and the old South were
brought out.
The intercollegiate association met at
the Gayoso hotel today and elected Of
ficers for the 19l0-l9ll term. The Off
GERS are Miss Helen A. Loomis, presi-
dent; Miss Mary F.. Pimm, vice-presi-
dent; Miss Elizabeth Young, secretary,
and Miss Fairfax Proudfit, treasurer,
A special meeting OF the association was
called for Feb. 10, at which time several
matters OF much Importance TO the as
ISOLATION will be brought up. The meet
| ing will be held in the parlors OF the
Hotel Gayoso.
c. G, Smith was today named as
manager Of the new Exchange building.
| which is now in the course or construc-
street. The building will be completed
during the early fall and the appoint
! ment of Mr. Smith was made in ad-
vance in order that he might be thor
oughly familiar with his new work when
the building is ready for occupancy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

Il will" said the boy, and let him
self slide over the edge.
The rirl aud tho Wizard leaned over
and watched Xeh work his way care.
fully downward, hand over hand, until
he stood upon the ground below Eu-
reka chung with her claws to the
wooden side Of the house and let her
self down easily. Then together they
Crept away to enter the low doorway
Of a neighboring dwelling
The watchers waited in breathless
suspense until the hoy again appeared,
his arms now full Of the wooden wings.
Mhen he came 10 where the strap
was hanging he tied the wings all In a
bunch to the end of the line. and the
Wizard drew them up. Then the line
WAS let down again for Zeb to climb
up by Eureka quickly, followed him
and soon they were all standing to-
gether upon the platform, with eight
Of the much priced wooden wings be-
side item.
The boy was no longer sleepy. but
fun Of energy and excitement. He put
the harness together again and hitched
Jim to the buggy Then. with the
Of the wings to the old cab horse.
This was no easy task. because bali
Of each one of the hinges Of the wings
was missing. it being still fastened 70
the body Of the Gargoyle, who had
used it, However, the Wizard went
| once more to his satchel--which seemed
to contain a surprising variety OF odds
| and onds-and brought out spool OF
strong wire, by means OF which they
managed 10 fasten four of the wings
| to Inns harness. two near his head
and two near his tail. They were q
| bit wiggly, but secure enough il only
! the harness held together.
| The other four wings We're then fas-
| tened TO the buggy, Two on each side,
| Tor the buggy must bear the weight OF
| the children and the Wizard as 1t flew
| through the air.
| These preparations had not consume cd
great deal OF time, but the sleeping
| GargoNes were beginning to wake ur
and move around, and soon some oil
them would be hunting for their missing
! wings, SO the prisoners resolved tc
| leave heir prison at once.
! They mounted into the buggy. Dor
! otNy holding Eureka sole in her lap
| Tho girl sat IN the middle Of the scat
| with 2cb and the Wizard on each side
Of her When all was ready the boz
shook the reins and said:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

Fly away, Jim"
(Which wings must I flop first?"
asked the cab horse, undecidedy.
Flop them all together suggested
the Wizard.
Some of them are crooked" objected
the horse.
Never mind; we will steer with the
wings on the buggy" said Zeb. Just
you light out and make for that rock,
Jim; and don't waste any time about
it, either"
So the horse gave groan. Topped
its four wings all together and flew
away from the platform. Dorothy was
a little anxious about the success of
their trip, for the way Jim arched his
as he fluttered and foundered through
the air was enough to make anybody
nervous. He groaned too, as If fright
ened, and the wings NCreaked dreadfuly
because the Wizard had forgotten to
oil them; but they kept. fairly good
time with TIL. wings, Of the buggy. SO
that they made excellent progress from
the start. The only thing that anyone
could complain Of with justice was the
| fact that they wobbled first up and
| then down, as If the road were rocky
| instead Of being as smooth as the air
could make IT.
The main point. however, was that
| they flew, and flew swiftly, II bit I'M
evenly. toward the rock for which they
| had headed.
some of the Gargoyles saw them,
presently, and lost no time In collecting
a band TO pursue the escaping prison
| ers, so that when Dorothy happened to
| look back she saw them coming in a
great cloud that almost darkened the
! sky
! our friends had good start and were
able to maintain It, for with their eight
wings they could go just as fast as
could the Gargoylcs. All the way. e
the great rock the wooden people fol-
lowed them. and when Jim finally
alighted at the mouth OF the cavern
the pursuers were still some distance
away.
But, Tn afraid they'll catch US vet.
| said Dorothy. greatly excited.
NO, we must stop them, declared
the Wizard quick Zeh. help me pal
off these wooden wings"
They tore off the wings. for which
they had no further use, and the Wiz
ard piled them in heap just outside
the entrance 70 the cavern. Then h,
poured over them all the kerosene oil
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

kCOpyTlBnl, lSEU, ny lIIe MSSlulC ANSNSD
paper Syndicate,)
Astrologers read this as a most ILL
omened day, for Mercury, Jupiter,
Saturn and the sun are all in maleftc
aspect
It is a day in which to pursue even
routine affairs with caution, for the
stars during this CONFORMATION seem
to bear out the ancient superstition
concerning the day and date.
It Is held a most unfortunate rule
for whatever concerns agreements or
contracts of any sort.
State papers and whatever concerns
diplomacy are subject to unfavorable
influenCes,\ making for mistakes, re-
versals and disappointments.
During this sway messages that bear
bad news about business conditions or
plans may be expected.
Ventures in professional or CONNER
cial enterprises should not be started
while this configuration prevails.
There Is a sign read as foreshadow-
ing the sudden shrinkage of values in
certain securities and the spread OF
fear regarding financial matters.
The sun seems to presage failure OF
attainment to men of supreme ambi-
| ton. This is read as affecting presi-
dental aspirants, for it appears to those
| who interpret the aspects of the stars
| that surprises are to mark the choice
| of candidates.
Again the sears give warning agains
| the harboring of pessimistic or dis
| couraging thoughts, for it is imperative
at this time that men should exercise
| their power to dominate circumstances
| They who foresee events in the posi-
| ton of the planets declare that thu
next five years will constitute the brit
hour Of a higher civilization than hal
! yet existed.
| Travelling is today under a threaten
ing direction and accidents, especial,
to automobiles, seem to be indicated,
Persons whose birthdate it is ma,
have rather strenuous year, but the,
may overcome difficulties by the ex
ercise OF caution and foresight.
Children born on this day may b
proud, independent and self-willed
These subjects of Aquarius should b
slow in choosing their life companions
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
News OF Memphis
90 Years Ago
Twice Told Tales
FEBRUARY Il. 1904.


The worst blizzard that has been felt
In 70 years struck the north and west
sections today. In other sections OF the
country high wind accompanied by rain
and snow wrought thousands of dollars
damage and crippled transportation ia
cilities. An S0-mile wind was felt i'm
Chicago. while Cleveland, st. Louis and
other points in the Middle West wAre
shrouded in blankets of snow HWh
winds and low temperatures were felt
in various parts Of Ohio Kentucky Ar
kansas, Mississippi. Alabama, Texas
and Tennessee.
The buildings occupied by the Bank
of Cclierville, P. II. HUMPHREYS &, Co,
and Mitchell & Waddy, at Collerlville,
were destroyed by fire today. The total
loss is estimated at 100000 fully covered
by insurance. The building occupied BY
the bank was totally destroyed, but 4
large safe in which valuable papers were
kept, Is believed not to have been
harmed.
Plans for a new agreement and the
formation of a new association were
discussed today at a meeting Of REM
nants of the Memphis passenger asso-
citation can be formed and passenger
rates agreed upon. The meeting wa
held In the offices of the Louisville a
Nashville Railroad company
Officers of the New Lyceum theater
have opened offices at "a Madison ave
nue. and are holding daily conferences
with architects relative to the new the.
alter building, which will be constructed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
MISS CHRISTINE"

In the passing OF Miss Annie Christine Reudehube known to
three generations of school children Miss Christine Memphis
has lost one OF its most faithful and devoted public
Today there is the hearts of many Memphians
whom the Miss Christine brings back the wonderful ecol
ectons Of childhood and schoodays
The life OF Miss Reudehuber synonymous with much of the
growth and development OF the Memphis school system For
hryve years she served principal of the Smith school,
Market and Third In the first days of her school her
school situated in the heart Of the residence section of
Memphis Since then year after year she has the city change
and grow lear after she her best her work and
the midst OF everchangng conditions she maintained her school
as one OF which the whole city can be proud
Many tear will be shed the passing Of Miss Christine
Memories OF childhood days will be revived the hearts of many
Of her former pupils and in the midst OF thoughts Of happygo
lucky schoodays that have many will pay silent tribute
the passing OF who contributed much building up
the manhood and womanhood Of Memphis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
Public Discussion
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5 THE FLU ORDERS. q.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The News Scimitar:
| would like to say that ] believe the
closing order is the best thing the city
could have devised. with one exception,
and that Is the closing OF the churches.
I believe II the churches were open and
ths people get in earnest and pray that
God would move this pestilence He
would A good proof OF this Is found
in Pharoah's time, Elk. 1915. Another is
found in the case OF Ninevah. Jonah
3:7-S; Lev. 26:2l; Is. Ss:S. God is truly
sending this disease, for He said; Be
causn Of your disobedience I will send a
sickness on you that no man can cure,
but whosovercr will hearken unto
my sayings and do them, / will deliver
him out Of his,affIictions- h. A. G.
Memphis, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

; BUT EVEN He DIDN'T
REALLY CATCH NE. ne
HAD Az INDIAN GUiDG
WHO DID ALL 0IE ASANT
WORK BUT. AG GAUG nv
OUuhER AL tbs cRGDlT
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

i've BGeI OWNED BY
TAa EE DlFFE ReAT MEN
And They ARE ALL
LIARS. OF cOUR Sc NY
ORIGIN Al ONUN6R WA )
ALL RtGAT
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

Frederick William has lost the title OF prince but that Of
clown still cngs to him, And the Clown is seeking
leave the iiedo comedy and role of high tragedy
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
ALL FEMALE AUTHORS

Count Leopold Ferri, Of Padus, had
all of them the works OF female authors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

When Admiral Sims stepped aside from national and
began discuss the American army he got himself into the usual
troubles that beset fish which flops of the water.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

The former prince OF Germany may be deeply stepped
in vlany but he aers himself he thinks he bad as the
900 remaining whom the allies desire punish
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

The decision OF the fashion experts offer mady oriental
suits Of usrou gold for spring may that they shall
at last attempt to give her her moneys worth.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

The persency with which married rib" their nus
bands lends much color the Biblical legend that the first
was manufactured from rib
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
A Business Man" for Presi-
dent?

Apparently everybody has a remedy
for the ills of the country except the
men who are in a position to apply
ole.-Salt Lake Telegram.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

Yellow would appropriately characterize those indvd-
uals Of the great than the daring color red
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

General udendorff threatens commit suicide rather
than submit to radon by the allies Is there second to his
mott
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

Money still talks but it takes lots of this kind OF conversation
these DAYS to hold the attention of an audience
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

WHY Don't SOMEBODY
DUST NE OFF ca ,SoNhE-
THt1c. IN NOT a BAD
LOOKING guy NJNGI I'm
CLEAN
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

The German mark is now hardly legiblc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

Copyright 1890. by tho Tribune Association New 7
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

on capital invested enterprise
can be regulated to DEATH" and the
Buffalo Evening News (Rep.) remarks
that there has been a great hde and
cry about free press and free speech,
and asks:
How about free business7 America
has reached the position It now holds
in industry and commerce by reason or
the freedom business has enjoyed, a
freedom that has stimulated enterprise.
II It has operated to the ad
vantage Of the employer SO has II OPP
Grated to the advantage Of the employe.
No wonder they find themselves in
common cause In opposition TO the Kan
sas industrial court BILL"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1920.

copyright, 1920. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

the manhood and womanhood Of Memphis
Frederick William has lost the title OF prince but that Of
clown still cngs to him, And the clown seeking to
leave the field OF comedy and essay role of high tragedy
When Admiral Sims stepped aside from national and
began discuss the American army he himself into the usual
troubles that beset fish which fops out of the water.
The former prince OF Germany may be deeply stepped
in vilany but he ate himself he thinks he is bad the
900 remaining whom the allies desire to punish
The decision OF the fashion experts offer mady oriental
suits OF luou gold for spring may that they shall
at last attempt to give her her money S worth.
The persistency with which married rib" their nus
bands lends much color Biblical legend that the first
manufactured from rib
General udendorff threatens commit suicide rather
than submit adtion by the allies Is there second his
motion
Yellow would appropriately characterize those ndivd
uals Of the great unrest than the daring color red
Money still talks but takes lots OF this kind OF conversation
these DAYS to hold the attention Of an audience
The German mark is now hardly legiblc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-12

BUT YOU SURe WOULD
LAUGH To HeAa WHAT. NY
Pee ENT OWNER Tells
HIS FRiGNDS. OF COURSE
| WAS GNeN TO Hth
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-12-24
Growth of Mothers
Pension Movement

Forty out of the AZ states have now
adopted some form of mothers pen
sion, according to facts made public
today in the annual report of the
chief of the Children's Bureau of the
United States Department of Labor.
They have recognized the principle
that children should not be taken
from their mothers because of pow
erty alone. The rapid extension of
the mothers pension movement in
dicates the general belief of the coun-
try in the paramount value of home
life and a mothers care.
However, although large grants
have been made in many of our
states, the amounts in general are
far too small. The increased cost
of living has not been met and the
full purpose of the laws is not at.
tanned. Some of the states are now
making careful studies of increased
costs so that allowances may respond
to the higher prices.
The systems of administration vary
widely in the different states. So
also do the amount of the allowances
and the methods of supervision. The
Children's Bureau points the neces-
sity of making a careful investigation
of the methods in use in all the states
so that the country may be given the
benefit of all the experience which
has been gained through the opera.
ton of these laws.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-12-24
Smoke OLYMPIC 10c Cigar.
Cheap SaleswOmen
For Seattle Stores

The Seattle Union Record of the
14th says more than IS girls from the
four high schools of the city are
working in the department stores for
the purpose of learning salesman
ship" while there are hundreds of
women who have been trained for the
work who are without any visible
means Of support. The girls who are
being EARNED out" from the schools
are getting $3.50 a day for their
work.
Under the plan of operation the
girls are given this craftsmanship"
instruction for a short period of
time, when a new class is sent out,
thereby giving the stores a perma-
nent army of "sales girls" who en-.
able the employers to keep wages at
the minimum for women who are in
actual need of the work.
The great majority of the girls
live at home and are willing to take
the temporary work, as it enables
them to get extra money and at the
same time they get full credit for
their school work.
With the classes running but two
weeks in actual experience, the sys-
TEN gives the stores several thou
sand short term employees during the
year to keep down wages, while
thousands of destitute women beg for
something to do.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-12-24
PLACE THE BLAME
WHERE 1T BELONGS

Oh, those New York Newspapers!
They are bowling their heads off
about the prevalence of crime in the
metropolis, and charging the police
department with being responsible
for it, in that they just wont stop it.
They know that the police can't stop
it because there is not enough of
them The department is asking for
300 more patrolmen.
If the New York newspapers had
done anything toward informing the
public of the cause Of increased
crime; if they had done the fair
thing with the people by suggesting
a preventative to stay the wave of
crime which, in ever increasing vol
ume, is sweeping over the country,
they would be entitled to the respect
of their readers.
Every editor of every newspaper
knows that men staring starvation
in the face will stop at nothing to
satisfy hunger.
They know that organized capital
is responsible in greater degree
than any other agency for unemploy-
ment. Unemployment brings pow
erty and poverty brings crime.
Then, too, the New York papers
know that it would require many
more than 300 policemen to check the
crimes concocted by organized cap
ital in their city.
Check greed, exploitation and Grim
inal conspiracy, provide employment
at living wages for the people and
you will be able to reduce the police
force of every city and nation to
minimum.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-12-24
Smoke BLUE RIBBON Sc olga
They're After You,
Mr.. Trust CRATER

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The senate
committee on reconstruction and pro
duction today started investigation
OF the coal and building trades.
At the office of Senator Kenyon.
a member of the committee. it was
said that the books of the National
Coal Association, which comprises
nearly all big bituminous coal op-
orators, were seized and summonses
were issued to officers to appear be-
fore the committee.
Officials of the association said
the books were not seized but were
turned over on request and it was
added that there would be no evil
dence of price fixing agreements or
other illegal practices found.
The investigation starting tomor.
row is a continuation of one carried
on in New York as a result of which
the committee made report recon-.
mending government supervision of
the coal industry under the federal
trade commission.