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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05

20 destroy the last stronghold Of the
yellow fever mosquito on earth, In flu
ture ages the historian viii wonder
what was the nature OF the so-called
yellow fever. OF whose ravagcs he has
read just Hs today historians guess
at the nature of the strange plague that
devastated Athens under the Empire
As an officer IN the United States
army Gorgas was a much borrowed
man, His services were at the dts
posal Of tho needy regions everywhere
After he left the army he worked as
Il private citizen and particularly as
representative OF that vast philHn-
thropic agency, the Rockefeller Foun-
dalton OF New York. He never met
with failure in his vigorous sort Of
campaign against disease. and It Is
altogether probable that he reduced the
sum total Of the woes OF man as much
as any man Of modern times,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05


In a most natural manner he led me
to the street where he informed me ne
had a car waiting. I was trying 10
make him understand that he had mace
mistake (Which he Insisted ne nao
not) when | saw one Of my home town
soon as he saw that I had q friend
near he dropped the bag, Jumped into
the car and drove off In a hurry. This
all happened In less than five minutes,
and | have not yet recovered from the
shock. Please tell me what ! should
have ..s sSnsi ,,,s am 10 years SStosSSfN4 1no
!" It is hard to say just what you
should have done, for had you turned
your back to look for assistance, no
doubt he would have departed with
your bag. Just remember that the
city is full Of men Of this kind and
never accept any attention whatever
from a stranger. This man was EVIL
IDENTIFY up to evil and 1t is a pity the
police could not have handled him.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--WhiIs touring
through the country with my married
sister we stopped to Inquire tine way
yer of that town Introduced himself
and offered to drive the car as he was
going that far, and was then waiting
for his train. was tired ana let MIN
drive, which was 80 miles. on reaeh-
Ina the town he asked US to have lunch
with him, which we did, and after ex-
changing cards and promising to look
each other up, we parted. He Is IN
married and | would like very much
to have his friendship. Would It be
all right to drop him card telling him
Wa arrived safely? THANKS.
You will only do the proper thing
in thanking him for his kindness and
notifying him Of your safe arrival. l
am thinking smell orange blossoms,
Dear Mrs. Thompson-l am a girl Is
years old and am going with boy
1e. He seems to be nice boy and
Is we'll thought Of, though his family
Is said to be bad. Would you advise
me to 90 with him or not? II BOY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
News w r y. ~'~ "ss! Twice Told Tales

The Southern railway has agreed to
start construction on the Lamar sub
way at once. II the city will decrease
the street width at that point from so
way. company announces that as soon
as the viaduct is completed the Lamar
car tracks will be extended,
The school board filed suit against
Mayor e. H. Crump and the city com
mission asking them to show good and
pay interest on school bonds. The suit
Is filed in division one, criminal court,
presided over by Judge J; P. Young
The home of r. II. O'Neil, ST. Trigg
avenue, is fired by an incendlary for the
second time in the past week. The first
time the fire was discovered in several
places at once. The second was found
the same way. The family had not
been living in the house after the first
fire, pending settlement by insurance
companies.
James Mcnamara, veteran Illinois
Central engineer, starts back on his run
today, after an absence of several
weeks He was walking out on the
running board of his engine to light the
headlight, when a sudden explosion
blew him to the ground, severely injur-
ing him.
Several fist fight are reported locally
between blacks and whites as a result
of the Jeffries- johnson fight at Reno
yesterday, but no serious race trouble
has been experienced according to po-
lice
The marriage of Miss Ladye Hazel
McCarver and Elmer Anderson is cele-
brated at the home of the brides sis
ter. Mrs. William Larkin. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Lump.
kin. of Raleigh. A reception followed
the ceremony The couple will make
their home at III North Orleans.
Many Memphians and members OF the
local Business Mems club leave for
Somervile, where a big good roads
rally will be held tomorrow. The Bust
ness Mems club has been very active
locally along these lines, and action Is
expected as result Of the meeting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
MRS. SOLOMON SAYS:

Copyright 1920 by The Wheeler Syn
dictate, 1nc)
Who is this, my Daughter, that COM
eth signing as the sad wind through
the Cypress?
Who is this that greeteth thee with
the 'fnien of a pall-bearer and the face
OF martyr?
Who IS this, that claspeth thine hand
for comfort and gaZeth into thine eyes
IN search Of sympathy!
10, It is he, the LONELY HUs-
BAND
Yea, it is HE, the Summer Wild
over" whose wife hath left him with
only the Cat for company and the
Ouija board for diversion.
Yet, behold how subtle he hath
grown with the years.
For, once upon time. he celehrat ed
ing and loud huZzahs. crying:
My wife's gone to the country
Hurray' Murray
Once he boosted of his freedom
and Dragged Of his iniquities,
Once he went forth boldly, in search
OF gayety and adventure, arrayed In
his sporticst vestments and his gau-
diest Cravats.
But the damsels OF the city turned
away their heads and smiled saying:
Poor simp' He Is a school boy who
hath just heard the bell ring for re.
cess. He ycarneth TO get into mischief
He longeth to break all the RULES. But
when the land is full OF Ellgibles ?
lie is gddy with his own conceit,
His nerve is exceedingly great"
But the Summer Widower Of 1920 is
WISE to his own folly.
He goeth amidst the multitude sad
ly and softly. as one that is greatly
afflicted He sCeketh out the tender.
hearted damse and telleth her OF his
loneliness. He lcadeth her unto the
pink tea room and discourseth OF his
own empty life
He speaketh sweety Of his wife as
of one dead and departed
lie praiseth the damscrs Charity
n .consenting to have pity upon Rim
to him
He reveleth in his own misery. and
greatly entoyeth his sufferings.
Yea, he is so sorry for himself,
And 10. she that was moved 10
smiles by his hOastings is moved 10
tears by his pleadings; she that was
adamant is softer than drug store leo
cream on July day
She permitteth him to hold her
She .mclteth as a starrhed collar AT
a graduation dance
For behold, he hath discovered that
the way TO a womans heart l., moi
highway, where the ConqucrIuE Hero
Cometh with the blowing Of trtIn,prfs
and the fanfare Of a brass band hut
a Secret Way. through her COMPAS.
Verify. verify every woman ycarnetb
TO mother some man
And he that hath succeeded In win.
hihE her sympathy may he assured that
IN time her heart win follow after H.
Then. hsware OF the summer Wild
over, my Beloved
For ne goeth soft'y-and is WISE
and At is meet that the Lonely Hus-
9 ia nd, he pitIed-hut not that he be
Sclah
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05

These are the Had and Odyssey OF
Homer. the Divine Comedy of Dante,
the greater dramas of Shakespeare and
Goethe's Faust Each of these embod-
les the ideals of a race, or an age, or
civilization.
@. Is Lillian Gish still under the
management of -. w. Griffith?--k. II.
A. Miss Gish is now completing
way Down East" her last picture, un-
der the direction of II. w. Griffith,
She has. signed az three year contract
with the Frohman Amusement COM
pany, and will commence a production
under their management in August.
Q. Are men afflicted with stammer-
ing as much as women?-I. l.. NJ,
Az Statistics show that the proper
ton OF males to females Is 9 to >.
O. What famous musician composed
music at the age OF years-E. Fl.
A Wofgang A. Mozart composed lit
tie minuets at this early age.
Q Is South America directly south
A. Almost all OF South America is
cast of North America in longitude. The
extreme western coast OF South America
is directly south Of Florida.
Q. What is a Joshua tree?--A. B. c.
A. This is an expression for n gal
lows. and comes from the fact that
Joshua hanged five kings to five trees
Q. Where Is Dunedin. L. B.
A. The old name for Edinburgh
Scotland, was Dun Edn.
Q. Is there bug which makes
practice Of burying dead animals?-P
r T.
A. Sexton beetles get their name
from the fact that they bury small
dead animals. such as mice or birds
in which they have deposited their
eggs.
(Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The News
Scimitar Information bureau. Frederic
J. Haskin. director Washington, d. c.
This offer applies strictly to intorma-
ton The bureau cannot give advice on
legal medical and financial matters.
II does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exhaustive
research on any subject Write your
question plainly and briefly. Give fun
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
News Of Memphis
20 Years Ago

The Lucy Lee sank early this morn
ing, IL miles above Memphis striking
a snag near Island 40. Capt. Henry
Cooper was in command and directed
successfully landing of all passengers
and crew. The cargo was lost.
Growth of West Tennessee truck
farming is marvellous, s8ys Ben l.. Helm,
railroad man, who has just completed
tour of the section in question. From
Is to 20 cars of tomatoes are being
shipped daily
James S. Davant, of the Memphis
freight bureau, is no figurehead, as
shown by recent activities He has Sc
cured reduced rates on the Tennessee
Midland, New Orleans & Northwestern,
Kansas City & Memphis and the I'LL
nois Central.
Col. George w. Agee, of the Southern
Express company, advises In an inter-
view today to secure, If possible, a
Southern immigration bureau. He says
1t will keep the South on a plane with
other growing sections of the country.
Judge Hammond, after several weeks
pleasure trip to Toledo, has returned.
James R. Albright and e. E. Sewell
leave today for Savannah, where they
take steamer for trip up the Atlantic
coast
Hon Rice T. FAINT, when seen today
at the Gayoso, says he will establish
offices here. He is a prominent Mis-
sissiDpian.
The government thermometer read IS
today and II was fairly cool
The city council, with Mayor Clapp
presiding, heard several committees of
business men relative to projects of
placing an exposition building on the
levee. The council also planned to go
after the telephone company and the
gas company for better service
There were no shipments in cotton
today The market was dull and UNI
changed with "a bales receipts.
The usual number OF July arrests
were made yesterday the majority for
drunkenness. There were few brawls
but none seriously hurt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05

asks a girl In Joking way $500 ~
claims him, what should she sayiwn a
!: n,v TO SrI: :Hsst s,s s90'' ' sIUE EYES.
The boy deserves your respect more
than II he came of good family, ana
ii is your place, as well as others, 70
help him outlive his familys reputa-
tion. Until he gives you reason FOR
not doing SO you should be his friend;
If ali depends upon The boy, should
imagine il would be the boys place TO
suggest a walk. though am not posted
on this form of etiquette. 1t VIII pass
but your spelling will not
Dear Mrs, Thompsop-As so many
are acting divorces these Gays ! con.
slider IL dangerous to marry uniess YOU
are sure you love and are loved. nave
been going with .rs S SSy s wHe% me a to
n,arrv him, cannot give him the
answer he prefers. cannot say that
i love him as he does me, although !
like him better than anyone else ne
has usually come by my o1IIce oncs
seIdom som and acts a little Indlfferentiy.
/ am sure he goes with no one else
He makes only $3.50 a month at present.:
Would you advise my giving up a Soou
position to marry man tnat nsxs
such feeling . fort sra am ~ m yTH How
can overcome this? Please advise
me about my friend. TIMiD BLONDE.
Do not marry man that you sim.
Div like. Unless you love, MN WIN
your whole heart, wait until the right
man comes. II this plan. were ,prac-
ticed oftener there would not be so
many NAM divorce cases and marrying
would not be the dangerous risk you
fear Thousands of men and women
treat matrimony with no more rever-
ence than they do purchasing drink
Use YOU to marry him unless you love
him. You will be far happier in your
own independence. Do not try TO over
come this timidity; it is a rarity these
DAYS and one that is becoming.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05

paper Syndcate)
Venus and the sun in benefic aspect
dominate this day from early morning,
ACCORDING TO astrology. Saturn and
Uranus are adverse.
great prominence and activity on the
part OF women, who will cooperate and
assist men that occupy important posi-
tions or places in the sun.
An Interpretation Of the aspects is
that women voters will show unexpect-
ed ability In political activity and will
render efficient service to candidates.
While Venus and the great luminary
forecast successful partnership in cam
paign work for men and women, Saturn
and Uranus seem to bode gossip and
Jealousies, intrigue and misunderstand-
ings.
The benefic aspect Of the sun to
Saturn and Uranus is held to counter
act in part the unfaVorable effects of
the conjunction with the moon and
Saturn which gives warning Of disturb
ances in railway and postal affairs.
The death Of famous man is indi-
Gated for this month, when special care
of the health is enjoined.
Serious forest fires are forecast and
heavy losses Of property are prognosti-
Gated.
Real estate comes under sway lndi-
eating much activity owing to some new
plan for financing Improvements, espe-
cially home building
Warning Is given to those who prom
enade in the moonlight that according
10 ancient lore the love Of madness thus
invited may lead to unhappy and dra-
matte development owing to the two
conjunctions Of Jupiter and Neptune.
Persons whose birthdate It is have
the augury Of a very successful year
Those who are employed will benefit
The young will WOO
children born on this day may be
exceedingly reliable and well conducted,
but not brilliant and initiative They
should remain IN employ where they
can be relieved Of heavy responsible
ties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
w. A. Gage.

For fifty years w A. Gage was a
potent influence in the civic and COM.
mercial affairs " Memphis During
that time he formed connections with
hundreds Of merchants throughout the
Memphis territory and with the cot
ton farmers. establishing friendships
that grew in strength but never wav-
cred Mr. Gage was one o' the fast
fading line Of older citizens that made
possible the modern Memphis He was
man Of unfaling charity kindness
and goodness Of heart In his death
Memphis loses one Of its most valued
citizens.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
ON THE RECORDS.

Let's have the menu" remarked the
visitor, seating himself at the table in
the corner lunch room.
There amt any, but / can tell you
what we got" replied the waiter, and
then obliged by Keeling off a lengthy
list.
Good Lord. man. but you've got a
wonderful memory" exclaimed the GUS
toner admiringly when the end was
finally reached
mo, sir" answered the other with
becoming modesty. My memory
nothing extra. / just looked at the
table cloth THE American Legion
Weekly q
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05

This apron, No 1854, is practical be-
cause 1t is in one piece and attrac-
tive because 1t wears a smart roll col
lar and set-in vestee
The lady's one-piece dress, No. 1884
is cut In sizes So, 40 and a inches
bust measure. Size SO requires yards
S6-inch material three-eighths yard O.
inch contrasting for shield and so
yards binding. Price IL cents.
Our fashions and patterns are fur.
nlshed by the leading fashion artists
OF New York city. Send orders for
patterns to Fashion Department, The
News Sclmltar, u East Eighteenth
street. New York city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
TRUTHFUL. ANYWAY.

The Two village trouble makers had
gotten into a row and the matter was
up in court. Uncle Wash, an old gem
tleman of color, was witness. s
Now, uncle said the lawyer, tell
me Just what conversation occurred"
II KANT jes' remember II ALL" re-
piled the candid Wash, "excep' dat
each one was calm de other what dey
is. THE American Legion Weekly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
Public Discussion
M'ADoo's RESISTANCE.
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To The News Scimitar:
Mr.. McAdoo reminds me Of girl
who Is very anxious to be kissed She
offers just enough resistance to prove
very concluslvely that she will not be
offended J. II. S.
Byhalia Miss
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
Copyright 1920, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)

Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane were
sitting on the stoop Of the hollow
stump bungalow one hot evening after
the Fourth of July. Uncle Wiggily was
tanning himself with his tall silk hat
and Nurse Jane had pieplant leaf.
wish.
All of sudden, Uncle Wiggily arose
from the stoop where he had been sit
ting and started around toward the
back of the house.
What are you going to do?" asked
Nurse Jane.
II am going to make fountain" an
swered the bunny rabbit gentleman,
ginger cake like.
"A fountain!" exclaimed Nurse Jane.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
Train Fhrt Baked
When Friend ArYiUeS
by MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs Thompson-As was coming INTO the cIy IeW
evenings ago man through the Pullman and tipping ms
hat said "We hello, certainly glad to see you ana
before could stop he picked up my bag and lett the car
On reaching the vestibue found him waiting on the
ctncn rr,tnn han
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05

Too many NJ the Democrats AZ San
Francisco have been hardening IA
what the Wild waves said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, JULY s, 1920.

Copyright 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-05
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS

c. Do animals live as long in cap
tivity as In their native state?--T, u. H
A. II liz not possible to make an alb
solute comparison, but 1t Is known that
foxes and monkeys are so fretful in
captivity that their lives are shortened
materially, while elephants. snakes and
turtles do not seem to suffer from cap
tiVity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-10-19
AMBASSADOR DAVIS SAID ENGLAND DID
NOT Object TO SENATE'S RESERVATIONS

ing that mo real thing has ever been
Obscurud by 30 many unrc1Llitirs. Am
baEsudOr Davis pictured tho League OF
Nations dS a program ar action ~
rcCtcd To II drf1nite cnd-th" prevention
Of war" lie sid the common srnilm"nt
OF all mnnhind concerning wah In "nrvcr
again" and stated that "lf American
people AFRO Ia decide AmoriCn's nIiltu,lr
mtrlligrntIy. they must lCnlo ia" realm
"r fnucy and descend Ia sohor fact
"pn" nOIn1nt iuId II la ~
nuper HuNeTnInout.' gu ld the nu,I,n anh.lnt
''und'r whose iron hooi American In,ir
p0ndon"o hUd noVoTolHnty viii dInnp.
poaI 81 tho pamn lurianI No hio nu
nurod that tho whole ihIuE Ia bat tho
bR.o Iona 1hhIIu "f dIo"ru iur"ionI f"I
either Good ~ OWL
bIa.unnIUR tho ~"Ik "f lh" I,"r," "n
foTAn'o hnh. IN" doe ita,via "un'ti"d ihuI
"fnr that body net To- have attempted
10 erect nuIno hhIIIor upninrI tho -
'urrouI nu"d "f wa would hu 70 huou ~
la 90 hciinYai 4" ~" s"l.mn iiuri '"n,
,uIIIad In the representative n"ron,bI"d
Tho iopT"nn 81 ~" wut nnh l"H5"nH
nf history 10 m III. r"lnI T." al. hr"IsiyG
rIrn IN invited l." l"in. whl'h h" ont
Iinei us fnli"w7
1 Ucduci ION 81 prunm"ntr
> Abolition uT ~nTr "f 'un'Iu"ri
\. ArhIirail ton or dlHrui"1 nnh nholl
tlon Of wars Of uurprla"
4 Creation OF INrmnnent court OF
international Justice
Abolition Of secret trrRtirp
&, International consultation and co
operation in social ariivitl"a Of lni"rnn
tionaI concern
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-10-19
COX SAYS LEAGUE
OF NATIONS IS WORK
INSPIRED BY GOD

Dunnlo. y. Y, oct. lS.--Pr"achinE ms
Icnruo ~ Nations gospel today III
mnriiwrstcrn New York. Governor |oN
rcnryyrd assaults against senator liar4
inr. hls Republican "ppnnrn!' lor A.
legged "wigglIng and webbing upon '''
lcaCu" issue. o,,,,.,
10 six large audiences at syracuse
Ruchcs,rr and RufralO. and in TWO rrar-
nl,,rorm addresses cnroui". Tn" penn
'r,,ti, nrcSidcnttnI candidate" carried ms
rrcnrhmcuts upNn the league, declaring
,hut n was ''inspircd by Cod and -
nI,d,-r' iu American soldiers and moth
crS ,t,...i,,,,, ,uI
c,.nc.~.E hall here tonight. Governor
r,> declared that Senator Harding ma
,n,b,. II 'sIip" in stating mat ne hh'
E",n ,nproarhrd ''uu"ffiCiully" by II
French rrpr-s,. .ninti\c regarding
world fraternity
The French government. -h'" ',"Nr'
nor COX very promptly aud property Il"
Mos maj there hnN" been ANY "IihhI
.u>rriurr, or any Kind ! wan J." 49,"
Senator Harding "h''"'' u
moi trur that lhr repre- "nlhIl' ~" "I
Franco yur not Nhnrlc" I'' N"hin 81
I1,ri- If Ihls b" tim". n"h nav"
.ir,,, rrnr.tI- Inr h"ll"N ing Ihhl " -.
a., have un Inrtrn'' 81 'ho hIhi
r .,ur,,I lac viii r""h IL iu'tI i'"i'"hhi !
rnyrrunr ,n. rnIh that Mt l'"I,"hi".
, ,urrrrr,udcnI toe Ih" i"i - J." I'''"'
10 nnh wiz, roconIlb iT"~"l'h WIN Va"
unvc,nmr h~r"rr T"hg 1" accompany
senator Harding. Wa" -" ""'"'' anu
huuuIlHt
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-10-19
SWEEPING PROBE OF
KILLINGS IN HAITI

WASHINGTON. Oct. lS.--SwecpinG
investigation Of tho conduct or marines
in Haiti, particularly with reference to
charges Of Illegal killings. TX ordered
In Secretary Daniels Vrc""rt 20 the re-
comfy appointed court OF inquiry made
public to-day The court. headed by
Rear Admiral MaVO. was ordered 10 con-
vcnr hero next Friday. and Its suhSc4
1uent proceedings will be on It's own
motion.
II was generally believed tho board
would decide upon Haiti as the logical
place to conduct III" investigation.
The preCcpt specifically directs that
the board investiGnt" grounds for the
allegation by HriGadi"r General George
Rarnctt former marine COmmandnnt.
that there had been practically lndiS-
criminatc kIllinEr going on for somn
time" In Haiti. Tho statement was made
In personal and Confldcntiaf letter
October . 1919. to Colonel John II. RuH-
sclI. ordering m inv"stirntion. General
Rarnct declared Yesterday that the con.
struCtIon Of "promiscuouN killing
which had Ecncrally h"cn placed on IN"
language In his letter wnH erroneous.
and that no had meant killings without
due process OF law.
The prcccp. directs that the Inquiry
cover the entire period OF American oc-
cIlDat ION