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Evening star., 1920-06-13
REDUCED SIS PER CENT.
Estimated 5000 More Workers
Will Go During Present Month.

From the signing OF the armistice
to May 81. 1920. the number of civilian
employees of the War Department in
the District OF Columbia was reduced
by 20.345 individuals. or 55 per cent.
Tho total number on the rolls May 81
was 1871. as against 1886 on No
vember II, 1913.
1t is estimated that the force will
be decreased by 5000 during the pres
ent month.
Evening star., 1920-06-13
Straw Hats

Mems Improved Sennit
the new shapes; all sizes
and all proportions. Per-
feet Hats. ts.................
Mems Stoyo Brown
trimmed with Green and
Brown bands-in the want
ed shapes.......-.........
Children's Straw Hats
Hat in stock-Blue, Black
or Bleached. Staple and
novelty shapes. ...........
Evening star., 1920-06-13
Mems Neckwear
Sleeping Garments

oleepmg garments
Faultless Night Robes; good grade of
eot5Sn' Co TO- Fanitlsss Tnisk: seass eat 10 $1.75
for $500.
Finer grade Of Faultless Night Robes
mV-neck. " Sizes 10 to 80 25
for $500.
Faultless Summer Pajamas solid
colors and fancy patterns; O. AZ
silk frogs. All sizes. ...... pAe TO
Light weight Pajamas-plain colors
fnd f5sr!: patterned !:..sa.sa. effects: Silk $4.15
Evening star., 1920-06-13
$9.75
Mems S Shoes

Mems Low Shoes - Black, Tan,
Brown, Mahogany, Blucher and Straight
lace; Goodyear welt Cd OK
Broken sizes es............. VT.>O
Mems Oxfords, in Nubuck Canvas and
Duck-English and medium toes; Good
yeiss.. ysIs 's"sd Leather .! fiber $3.05
Evening star., 1920-06-13
COL. REEVES REAssIaNEp.

Lieut.. Col. David Reeves. Signal
Corps. has been relieved from duty in
tho once Of the chief signal oficer.
this city. and assigned to duty at
Camp Alfred Vail. Little Silver, N. J.
Evening star., 1920-06-13
Ladies' Shoes

Ladies White High Laced Boots, in
Duck, Canvas and Linen,
and and !1obt Nobueh.dress' x.,d street $2.O5
Ladies Oxfords, Pumps, Colonials,
Tongue and Liberty models-choice of
about fifteen different styles-all shapes
low, medium and high 60 OE
heels. pZ.SO
Ladies Low and High Shoes-a collec-
ton of broken sizes of
many. many different styles and S1.O5
Ladies High-grade White High and
Low Shoes-Kid, Nubuck, Canvas, Linen,
Duck, Kool Kloth, ETC. Lace Boots, Eng
lish and Walking Oxfords,
Ga;s,;s,s Ties; Pumps Slippers and S4.O5
Evening star., 1920-06-13
StraWS-in all
$2.75
Straw Hats
Choice of any
As
Bows Furnishings

Boys Underbodies-in the comfortable
weight for summer. Broken 1zr
sizes. 1 4 -
= Boys Two-piece Pajamas, in plain
White and Fancy Stripes
cut large and full. Sizes 4 Ct kO
to 16 years. i .Oy
Boys Union Suits-White Knit and
White Checked Nainsook- co.
broken sizes-24 to 81. ........ O>N
Boys Blouses, in plain White, Khaki,
plain Blue, and White with fancy stripes
lars Sizes to is years. Oily
Boys MILDLY Blouses-plain White,
with Dark Blue Collars. O. AZ
Sizes to years only. " to
Second Floor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
The Georgia Peach. u

Henry Lincoln johnson, who ap-
peared Thursday in Chicago before the
senate committee investigating cam
patgn expenditures and testified to
such marvellous tales. is a Georgia negro
who makes a living out OF the Repub-
lican party.
The Republican convention in Chicago
dubbed him the Georgia Peach" be.
cause he admitted receiving 81, 600 in
Lowden money, and there was a sug.
gestton that s20 600 more went TO him
from the same source, but the probers
were never able to locate IT,
The Republican party in Georgia is
a secret order, controlled by johnson.
Its members have lodges the officers
having high astounding titles and the
dues are said to go to johnson. John
son says he needs $50. coo to combat
Hoke Smith, Tom Watson and Tom
Hardwick. Perhaps some Eastern NH.
anthropist will heed the distress sig
nal Johnson has reputation for
working the Fasteners. or course
$4,000 is not all he needs to fight the
Democrats OF Georgia.
The reckless testimony he gave 10
the committee may help him IN more
ways than ono. 1t may help him 10
get what he wants outside Of Georgia.
and help him to get what he deserves
In Georgia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
News Of Memphis
"a Years Ago
JULY 9, 1895.

Judge H. H. Lurton, Of the United
States circuit court, sitting in chambers
in Memphis today ordered the sale of
the Tennessee Midland railway. The
application for order of sale was made
by the st. Louis Trust company, Gen.
Luke II. Wright was attorney repre-
senting some of the bondholders. Among
the original projectors of the railroad
who live in Memphis are: Col. John
Overton, Jr., DIR. ID. T. Porter, Judge
r. j. Latham and Col. George W. Nc
Rae.
Secretary j. p. Young, OF the Con-
federate Historical association, present
the Seventh Tennessee cavalry. This
is the regiment in which Gen. N. B..
Forrest enlisted as a private.
state Treasurer ]. J. Evans ex-Sen-
ator A. J. McLaurin and ex-Gov. Rob
ert Lowry of Mississippi, were guests
at the Hotel Gayoso today.
The county court today authorized
an appropriation of $500 to finance an
exhibit by the women of Shelby county
at the coming exposition at Atlanta.
Ga. Mrs. J. Harvey Mathes and Mrs.
T. J. Latham were present at the meet
ing and urged that the money be given;
The Epworth league Of the Central
Methodist church held delightful
meeting at the Union avenue hope Of
Capt. ]. w Wynne. The feature of
the meeting was a drill by the Union
avenue guards, n company of young
sters whose ages range from 10 to II
years The company Is composed of:
Tom Love, captain Jesse Wynne, first
sergeant; Tom Allen, second sergeant;
Leden Allen, third sergeant; viii ON
berg, quartermaster; Ed Christian col
or bearer. and privates Louis Monte
donico, Henry Rawlings, Ed Thomas,
Harry Johnson. Gilbert Raine. Jr. and
IIarbin L nrkaT Tho utain Of the
company was presented with a beau
tiul sword by Capt Wynne, the pre-
sentation speech being made by Gen.
G. w. Gordon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

Passing over as irrelevant the issues
then vexing England, France, Italy
Germany and the United States, the
first act OF the league was TO instruct
it's permanent military commission TO
study measures concerning the military
and naval forces OF San Marine" Lest
anybody should scott at the prominence
accorded this small republic. wher-
ever It Is, Mr.. Cox reminds his readers
that under the covenant one republic
is as good as another and that what
ever army 1t can swing, San Marine
can cast as big "a vote as the United
States
Mr., Cox wonders why the Republican
senators did not think OF a reservation
demanding that each state OF this
union should have one vote In the
league on the ground that every one
Of the states was the equal OF Mica
ragua, for example. in Importance.
The harsh opinions OF MIR. Cox are
those OF a mere private Englishman
but there comes to light something
more official in the publication OF the
correspondence that passed between
Lord Robert Cecil for the league and
Lord CurEon for the British govern
ment. Lord Robert wrote demanding
that tho government call a meeting OF
the league council for the purpose OF
dealing with tho notorious prepare ton
at that moment being made by Poland
for an unauthorized offensive against
Russia. Lord CurEon replied sympa-
thetically but unfavorably. He put the
case Of the league in a nutshell.
TT seems to me that the league Of
nations would be In very difficult posi-
ton in any attempt 10 mediate between
Poland and a Russian government
which does not recognize the leagues
authority"
The truth prevails more and more
every day, and in this case the truth
Is that the powers that have already
ratified the covenant never intended 10
give up to the league n scrap OF their
own sovereignty. and any language In
the Wilsonan document that would
seem TO indicate such thing, by an
unspoken gentleman's agreement they
ignored outright
Now that we have passed the first
stage OF that much heralded referendum
that would put the question before tho
American people, 1t is clear that there
is no backing in this country either for
such preposterous superstate. That
being clearly understood and both par
ties having agreed on reservations. the
treaty will be passed as soon as con-
gress reassembes. and we hope the
league will exist at last In gentle and
benevolent state OF innocence.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
Comparative Anatomy,

a broadening OF its policy Is Indicated
In the recent bequest OF the Rockefeller
foundation, of New York, to London uni
Verslty college for assistance in It's
medical program. The gift Is sub
stantial one, and Is designed TO provide
first Tor the erection Of suitable build
ings, and then for the permanent en-
dowment Of an institution of anatomy,
which shall be Comparable to any in
the United States"
Nobody in this country will feel Of
Tended, with the exception OF the ex-
tremely spirited, because this
philanthropic agency, which is con-
cerned with relieving the bodily ills Of
humanity everywhere. has seen lit to
go abroad for a recipient Of its favors
II an Englishman can make medical
history with some benefcent study or
discovery, the benefit will be shared
by Americans equally with all others
not immune to the common disorders
of mankind.
The British anatomy is considered
to be about the same as the American,
and anything that proves good for an
Englishman is likely to have the same
effect on Yankee, A slight para
phrase OF well-known text yields the
following:
Hath not an Englishman eyes? Hath
not an Englishman hands. organs, dl-
mensions, senses, affections. passions;
fed with the same food, hurt with the
same weapons subject to the same dis
eases, healed by the same means.
warmed and cooled by the same winter
and summer? II you prick us, do we
not bleed? II you poison us. do we
not die? The medicine you teach me.
| will execute. and 1t shall go hard
but l will better the instruction"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
"' 10 years y. ~'~ ~o.. Twice Told Tales


Bids have been let for the erection Of
a $3.50, 0G0 flat building at the corner
of McLemore and South Wellington
The bids were opened in Chicago. one
that the building be completed in 30
days, 1t will have 90 complete apart
ments, each renting at from S25 to $50,
It is being built by DR.. II. r. Bynum,
40 Byrd building,
Mrs. Irene Turley, widow Of the late
ton 10 be relieved az eXecutriX OF his
estate, valued at 100000. She states
that she does not wish to be connected
with business, and asks that her two
sons be appointed as executors.
The city loses n suit against the
Cumberland Telephone company for
$50 900. The suit stated that some
reimbursement for the use of the streets
for telephone poles was necessary. The
company proved that the city had the
free use Of the top crossbar on every
pole for police and fire alarm wires,
and the free use Of all telephones in
the city offices The court held that
this was sufficient compensation.
II W, Liggett, local opucian, Is
elected president OF the Tennessee OPP
tical association, at the close of its an
nual convention in this city.
The wedding OF Miss Alice Maude
| Carpenter and Mr. Emmett McGrang-
ham was celebrated at the home OF the
| brides parents on Summer avenue. the
| Rov. Hugh s. Williams performed the
ceremony, and music was furnished by
Miss Clara Nelson, reception FOL
lowed the ceremony, after which the
young couple left for a trip to Chatta-
nooga. Knoxville and Nashville. When
they return they will be at home on
Summer avenue,
John Thomson, government agent
for West Tennessee. states that in
spite OF the prohibition law. which went
into effect for this state last year, he
has collected more than $4,000 in the
past year as revenue from Tennessee
saloons.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
HOROSCOPE
SATURDAY. JULY 10.
opyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News


paper Syndicate)
Uranus and Saturn are in beneific
aspect today, according to astrology;
Mercury and Neptune are adverse.
1t is a government under which much
can be accomplished because the mind
will be alert and able to profit by past
experiences.
There should be good luck for far
mers and all who depend on the earth
for their livelihoods
Real estate is still subject to the
best possible direction of the stars.
The aged should improve this days
opportunities since the influences are
most promising, making for an access
of energy and distinguished recogni-
ton.
Phychic Investigations again come un-
der sway making for increased knowl-
edge. Great teachers will come to the
earth, the seers declare
Some sort OF bad news from across
the ocean seems to be indicated.
This is not an suspicious date for
beginning a journey Of any sort; espe-
cially will the sea be unfaVorable
Shipwrecks, with loss of life as we'll
as property, are fortod. In one OF
these famous man will end his career.
Mercury gives warning against sign
ing of contracts or important papers Of
any sort.
The United States is to receive a
supreme honor from the allies.
The seers foretel that a stream OF
money will pour out for the inhabitants
of Europe and the Near East
The new moon OF next week forecasts
labor troubles that may become serious.
Educational affairs will continue to
be unsatisfactory all through the au-
tumn and early winter,
Persons whose birthdate It is may
have quiet year, which is nevertheless
prosperous and advantageous. Tempta-
tions to dangerous flirtatons should be
avoided
Children born on this day probably
will be healthy. persevering and deter
| mined. In business these subjects Of
Cancer often have hard time at first,
| but they later succeed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

He became very indignant with me
the other day when ! could not tell MIN
why ! was crying: ! was simply worn
speak to me except to say very un-
pleasant things. have sacrificed a
great deal for him; am economical and
try to help him In every way can. He
does not appreciate anything do or
think. TED r.
From your statement your husband is
only natural. l have known of a few
men who would sympathize with their
wives and even offer to assist them
with their never ending household tasks
but, my dear, they were few and far
between. Some men think If they die
tate a few letters to pretty stenogra-
pher, go out to lunch with a friend at
the club and spend the afternoon on the
golf links or at a ball game, they are
too worn out with business affairs" to
even be civil to their family when they
come in at pm. to enjoy dinner that
the wife prepared for o'clock. do not
let 1t worry you for that Is his object
Stop crying and try singing even though
likes to see wife or mother wearing
chip on her shoulder or weeping over
the slightest hurt.
Dear Mrs. thompson want to. cell
ebrate my first year wedding anniver.
sary. What Is the first year called, and
what would be nice to serve?
I will quote you little rhyme that
you may put away for future reference.
The first year is paper. Gifts Of pa
per, choice, not dear, make the bride
and groom's first year. Five years
bring substantial wood type of we'd
lock strong and good. Ten years home
ly gifts bring in wares or shining, use
full tin. When the years have reached
score, china will be priced the more.
Silver, if the couple thrive. tells the
years are twenty Half a hundred,
slowly told, bring the wedding day. of
gold. So few live to see arrive the dia-
mond date, at seventy-five, that custom
says threescore may be the diamond
anniversary" Salads, sandwiches or
an ice course will be nice to serve. Use
paper plates, cups or anything in paper
that will take the place of china. Your
centerpiece on the table could be an ice
cream carton filled with flowers. Your
doilies, table cloth and napkins can all
be paper. Your decorations would be
pretty in crepe paper, and you could be
gowned in a crepe paper modei-any
becoming shade.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-We are two
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

sisters, 10 and 20 years Of age, and
are planning to take our vacation the
first Of September. We expect to visit
our cousin In Philadelphia, Pa, and
want to know what route to take and
when a train leaves Memphis. Please
tell US how to get there and how to
transfer from one train to aonther.
Could have Burgundy wool popiln
suit dyed navy blue? u so, please send
and what do you thInk he would
JEANETTE AND CHARLOTTE.
AS you did not state where your
home is it is hard to tell what time
your train arrives in the city, but you
may take the Memphis Special, at $3.50
in the afternoon and go straight through
to Philadelphia without change. There
are other roads where you change in,
Chicago or Cincinnati. II you como
train there. If you come to the Cen
trail station you will have a walk of
two blocks to get the Memphis Special:
AS soon as your plans are perfected
you had better make your reservation.
I cannot give the address of business
firms in this column. If you will send
me a self addressed and stamped en-
velope I will give you the names OF
the dyers in the city.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-l am In love
with man three years my junior and,
while ! love him better than anything
In this world, I hesitate when 1t comes
to marrying. He wants me to marry
him right away and Insists that the
difference In our ages does not matter.
He 10 q and | am 20. % you think
he ls old enough to be sure OF himseirT
We have been going together for two
years and, as far as ! know, he has
been as absolutely sincere and true az
have. He has the appearance OF an
older man and Is far more experienced
In his ways that you can Imagine
man Of ri to be. Do you think the
difference In our ages will cause him
to turn to younger girls In the futureH
am seriously IN DOOSi.
AS you and the young man have
known each other as you have for two
years, believe the difference in your
ages will not interfere. Many men at
ii know perfectly well what they want
and 1 am thinking this man is one OF
them. If you love each other as you
say you do, would not let three years
come between you. l believe he will be
true to you and will always love you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

0. Can the rank OF Chinese Off
c!ais be told by their hats?-E. II.
A. A button is worn on the head j.
gear Of Chinese officials both clvil and
nAlitary. as badge OF rank There are
nine ranks, the first or highest being
distinguished by n transparent red
trubyJ button, the second by opaque
red (coraD the third by transparent
blue (sapphire( the fourth by opaque
blue Capis lazulD, the firth by trans
parent white tcrystaD; the sixth by
OPAQUE white; the seventh by plain
gold the eighth by worked gold ant
the ninth by plain gold with certain
character engraved upon ii.
O Is there totally disconnected
order which has some passwords and
signs like those OF the Free Masons'
4, The Begtashi, n secret religious
order in Turkey, is said TO resemble
the order Of Free Masons, and to en-
ploy passwords and signs Of recognl-
ton similar TO, and in some. cases,
identical With those or Free Masonry
Q. What is the Book Of Good Coun-
SELL r. n
A This ia the subtitle Of the "llito-
padesa." a celebrated Sanskrit ColleC-
ton Of fables, most Of which have
PASSED into the litcratures Of all civil
ICED countries
q How can paste for paprring a
room hr made"-M -. q
\ Paste should be made by mixing
-four with cold water to the consist
cucy Of cream, add a tablespoonful each
Of alum, salt and glue to the pound NJ
flour Pour boiling water into the mix
turr stirring the while. until a paste
is formed a hit too stiff to pour.
Q what is nuorspar used for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09

Civil war, did the troops march from
the White House to the Capitol, or vice
Versa?-J. Q c.
A, At that time. the troops march
ed from the Capitol to the White
House. The march Of the troops fol-
lowing the World War was made as
nearly like this former one as It was
possible
O. Why isn't It possible to dam the
Nile so that water may be available
for irrigation the year round?-R. A. NJ.
a. This has been done. A reservoir
and dam was completed at Assuan. in
December 1902, and within the last few
Years the storage capacity has been
increased This storing OF the waters
OF the Nile has resulted in enormous
increase in productivity and value OF
the land and in revenue to the govern
mcnt.
Q. Has Augusta ever been the capt.
tai Of Georgia?-L. A.
a, Augusta was the capital for a
short period during and after the Revo-
luton. II was at Augusta that the
Federal constitution was ratified by that
state IN January, 17SS.
Q, How do the national debts of the
world today compare with the debts
before the World War?-E. l.. G.
a. The national debts of the world
now approximate S265, 0o0, 600 600, while
their total at the beginning Of the
World War was only $4,000 600, COO tia
ly's per capita Indebtedness has in
creased four times; Great Britains, II
tunes, that of France, seven times
United States. 20 times; while that OF
Germany has increased A times.
amy reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The News
Scimitar information bureau. Frederic
J NIaskin, director, Washington. y. G..
This Offer applies strictly TO informa-
tion. The bureau can not give advice
on legal, medical and financial mat
tcrs II does not attempt to settle do
nestle troubles, nor to undertake ex-
haustivo research on any subject. Write
YOUR question plainly and briefly Give
fun name and address and nClose two
cents In stamps for return postage All
replies arc sent direct to inquirer)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
Six WE
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VA AA (Reo. U. S. PAT. oFF)
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BY h.C.B.

WHAT BABE had done.
AND SHE thanked me sweetly.
AND AROSE and left.
AND THE warm fat man.
OOZED ONTO her seat.
AND THE game went on.
I THANK you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
HE GOT IT.

The late Marshall Field had a very
small office boy who came to him one
day with a request for an increase in
wages.
Huh" said Mr.. Field, looking at
him as If through a magnifying glass
What raise do you want? How much
are you getting?"
-Four dollars a week"
-Four dollars week." exclaimed his
employer why, when was your age
| was getting only So"
the youngster. Il guess you werent
worth any more. Ladies' Home Jour
nal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
Copyright, 1920, by Mcclure Newspa- I
per Syndicate.)

Copyright, 1920, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
BY HOWARD r. GARIS.
One evening, after supper had been
served in the hollow stump bungalow
where Uncle Wiggily Longears, the
bunny rabbit gentleman, lived with his
muskrat lady housekeeper, Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy, there came a knock on
the door.
"Goodness l wonder who that is?'
spoke Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy, as she stopped
rafting the supper dishes, which she
was washing
"I'n 60 see" offered Uncle Wiggily,
hoping it wasn't the Pipsisewah, the
Skeezicks or the Skudlemagoon. And
It was not, I'm glad to say, for 1t was
Mrs. Wibblewobble, the duck lady.
oh Nurse janet" quacked Mrs. Wib-
blewobble, cant you come to the
movies with me this evening? They have
a most wonderful film about the ad-
ventures of the Man in the Moon. Do
comet
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-09
On Behalf of Pussyfooting.

Under the title OF The russyfoot
League" Mr.. Harold Cox. in the Lon
don Times, is one of the latest to c1-
press his disappointment with what has
been called on this side OF the water
"the only league that exists or that
is ever apt to exist
Mr.. Cox reviews the elaborate or
ganlzation Of the league and the man
ner Of it's send-off. The league is pos
sessed Of one OF the finest sets OF Of
flee furniture obtainable. and finally all
the preliminaries were over and the
opening session actually got under way.