PAGE EIGHT.
THE NEWS SCIMITAR
Local Lawyer Has
Big Responsibility
THEDA BARA
If you lost the crank and the starter
wouldn't work and you were miles from
the nearest garage
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
When the gas consumption takes
a jump the car loses power and
develops a "knock."
WHAT DO YOU DO?
A
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Broad
way
Hit
in
Six
Big
Reels
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One
of
the
Best
Dramas
Miss
Bara
Ever
Made
WnAWOMAM SINS"-WILLIAM TOX PRODUCTION
"WHEN A WOMAN SINS"
THE REGENERATION OF A MODERN VAMPIRE
A Theda Bara super-production that smashes the walls of society's smugness. Her siren
Mftil longed for love, and though society's wolves snapped 'at her heels, she won her
heart's desire.
Today, Friday and Saturday
NEW MAJESTIC NO, 1 (Next to Hotel Qayoso)
MAJESTIC NO. 2 (Opp. Hotel Oayoso) LAST DAY OF
"THE WOMAN THE GERMANS SHOT"
or JULIA ARTHUR in "THE CAVELL CASE"
The life of EDITH CAVF.I.L reproduced in a molt wonderful picture. A PART OF
THE WORLD'S HISTORY THA T WILL LIVE FOREVER
Coming; Friday and Saturday
VIRGINIA PEARSON in "Buchanan's Wife," Fox Feature
1 he story of a man's hypmtic power for the woman he craves
OLD MAJESTIC NO. 1 (Bet. Union and Monroe) TODAY LAST DAY
CORINNE GRIFFITH in "MISS AMBITION"
Vitagmph's beautiful star in a story of life today.
Coming Friday and Saturday
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in "THE SAVAGE WOMAN," Re-engagement
Suits and
Overcoats
For Men And
Young Men At
$25
AND
$30
THE great demand of the day is for
popular priced apparel that is
bulwarked with reliable fabrics and
dopptidftblo tailoring, And wo've solved the
problem for you. Our intimate connection
with the worthiest sources of supply enables
us to "rruaraute satisfaction at a very mod
prate price.
THERE is abundant choice for any
man or young man no matter
how critical he may be and we de-
llght in catering to the hard-to-plcase individ
ual who has ideas of his own we're equal to
the test.
Msln, it Monroe.
Open Until 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday and TuewUy
FOR MEN ONLY
The milttr of a suitable Christmas present and th question of financing
It no doubt worrying lots of you fellows. Com Itw. j can help you
out. Klrst, by suggesting what will please her moat, and second by
Ivlng you credit on your purehae Mm Miller's Mllllnerv 9hoV ill
Routh Main, near Linden. Furs, Coata, Bnlta. Dresses Hata Waists
Skirts Paradise and many other article eultabl for Chrtitmaa'nraaaiita
$140,000 IN BONDS SOLD
BY CITY OF FLORENCE
KT.ortKNrw, Ala., Pec. m. iit,)
The city of Florence line Bold refundHiK
ten-year hood.', to the amount of $140.
000 to the Klrst National bank, of
Columbus, (. who acre the high em
hidden. The money will he used to
take cure of obligations of the clt v
maturing on Jan. 1, which were In
ouirod !3 yoara ago. The tionde are
aid to hive been sold at a good pride.
Ladies! Not "Xmas Cigars,"
But Cigar for Xmai, Is what the
men want. They won't Joke about
Ratnelson's Tndema, Kxtra, 1100 or Jn
lla Marlowe adv.
123 CADETS RELEASED.
WKB BLUFF, Ark., Dec. 10. (Kpl.1
T.it Hatttrday 12.1 men were released
from Hie brunch Normal college ll. A.
T. 8. and the rent of the S00 will be
released next But unlay.
12-26-50 In a Box.
Bamelaon't Fresh Havana Cigars. Ta
dama, Julia Marlowe or Kxtra are the
brands the men like order today In
Xmaa boxes, gdv
The Star of the
"Bull's-Eye"
In the greatest serial he ever
made. The biggest thriller
of the year.
Beginning Saturdav at
EMPIRE NO. 2
(Opp. Hotel Gayoo)
EMPIRE NO. 1
Main and Jefferson
Sunday and Every Saturday
and Sunday Thereafter Until
the End.
CAPT. THOMAS A. EVAN8.
The Memphis frlondK of rapt. Thomas
A Evans, formerly of the efficiency
division of the quartermaster, corps,
Washington, now assigned to duty with
the depot iiiarterma'ter, Jeffersnnvllle.
Ind., are proud of the record he has
made since entering the government
service.
( apt Evans was the only member
of the efficiency board who was not
mustered out soon aticr in artnlslhe
was signed. About 20 of the other
members returned to civil life. Ho
made such a splendid record that he.
as assigned to Tonra of three to
Cancel contracts and adjust damages
In the Louisville territory, embracing
Kentucky, Ohio, part or Illinois gml
part of Indiana.
Some of the contracts amount to as
much as tOO,VOO,000 and as Capt, Evans
is the only lawyer on the board some
idea of ihe extent of his responsibility
may be gained from the magnitude of
hi labor and the extent or his terri
tory He Is a brother of Judge Marlon
(!. Evans, also a prominent Memphis
lawyer. "
Jas. J. Carrigun & Co.
Everything That Swlme.
Fresh Tenderloin Trout,
Freeh Cropple,
Freeh Pressed Cat,
Fresh Itert Snapper,
Frozen Halibut,
I'Yoien California, Salmon.
Prolan Blue Fish,
Frozen Smelts,
Froieu Spanish Mackerel,
Froeen Shernhsad,
Proierj I.rkc Trout.
Smoked Finnan Haddle,
Bmoked White Fish,
Green Shrimp.
1-lve and Pressed Chickens,
Live and Pressed Hens,
l.lve and Pressed Spring Pucks,
l.lve and Dressed Ueeee,
Llvo ud Pressed Turkeys,
Fresh Eggs,
New York. Southern and Baltimore
Oysters, adv.
NAMES DEC. 24 DAY
FOR RELIEF OF BLIND
Mavnr Monteverde has set aside,
Tuesday, Deo. 24, as tng day for the
blind soldiers of the great win. The
tag day will be held under the auspices
of the permanent blind relief war fund.
8. II Phillips, chairman of the local
Committee of the organisation, sw the
mayor Thursdav and arranged the date.
He also anounced the committee of
whleh lie Is chairman will meet to per
fect final plane for the day on Monday,
Pec. M, at 7 p.m. The commissioners
have been Invited to attend the meet
ing. The tug day will he similar to that,
held by the Home for the Incurables
111 May of each year.
The fund Is to he expended for the
education of blind soldiers In trades
that will make them self-euslalnlng.
CALL OFF STRIKE.
MANCHESTER. England, Deo, i
The striking cotton operatives here held
a mass meeting and decided to return
at once lo work. The operatives ac
cepted the terms of an agreement bv
which they will receive an Increase of
about SO per cent over their present
wages.
"Auto Troubles Cured"
answers these and hun
dreds of other questions
that trouble every motor
ist. It tells you just what
to do to remedy the simple
little troubles, and when it
is time to have an expert
correct the BIG ones.
It gets right down to bed rock,
talks about parts and repairs so
that every reader can under
stand. The regular price Is 25c. To
acquaint you with the way in
which AD-EL-ITE Motor Spec
laltiea will help you in times of
need, the price of this valuable
booh has been reduced to 10c
Send 10c in stamps or
coin. As long as our
present supply lasts, this
special price will prevaiL
Later, it will cost you 15c
more.
10c
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Tells Such Things As These
How to test batteries.
How to care for batteries.
How to recharge.
How to stop carbon.
What carbon does to en
gines. How to stop all clutch
troubles.
What to do with cracked
cylinders.
How to stop loss of com
pression. How to adjust brakes.
Explosion causes.
Adjusting spark plugs.
Stop timer troubles.
Proper tire pressure.
What proper lubrication
means.
Overcoming friction, the
dangerous "kick," etc.
Special Ford engine troir
. bles.
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A QUALITY GUIDE
FOR MOTORISTS.
The "AD-EL-ITE" rabbit
trade mark is a promise of tested
merit, whether it appears on a
paint for the home or factory, or
an oil for the springs of your
car. No AD-EL-ITE product is
ever offered until thorough tests
have proven that it is right for
the purpose intended. No ex
periments at your expense.
AD-EL-ITE (ALCOHOL) NON-FREEZING LIQUID.
This product is proof of AD-EL-ITE quality. Use it
and your radiator can't freeze to death.
AD-EL-ITE Non-Freeaing Liquid is a clean, alcohol,
cientific preparation -with evaporating retardant.
Pour it in and forget your radiator trouble. You can
then safely leave your car out in lero weather. AD-EL-ITE
Non-Freoaing Liquid is safe and sure protection, and
vill not harm metal, rubber or clog the water line.
Get a Can. Put it in, and Keep Your Radi
ator Worries Away.
AD-EL-ITE MOTOR CARBON REMOVER.
Carbon WILL form. And as long as carbon forms voo
will have motor troubles, UNLESS you get rid of the carbon.
Knocking, back-firing, high-gas consumption and lots of
power are sure signs of carbon.
This Carbon Remover acts on the carbon only; dissolves th
sticky binder that holds it together and the carbon thus loosened
comes out without scraping, burning or grinding.
AD-EL-ITfi Motor Carbon Remover acts quickly, cleanly and it
harmless. Pour it in, start the engine and -wstch the carbon fly out
through the exhaust. tn a few minutes your motor -will be running
like new. NO LAY IIP.
Get a Can at Your Dealer's Today.
Address Auto Service Department
Toronto ADAMS 5 ELTINO CCL"ewvork
716-726 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD - CHICAGO, ILL.
WINS WAY TO CAPTAINCY THROUGH
SHEER MERIT; ENLISTED AS PRIVATE
Another prominent youna Memphlan
has been ail nncoil from the ran lie of
Uncle Ittlt l army by sheer hard work
an. I all-round shinty. HiikIi 0. Bunk.
InRham, alio ftqantly received his com
mission es onptnln of his battery In
the tilth flehl :u llllery, Thlrtlmh rtl
Vlaion, Is one of the ralttlf Memphis'
officers of which the fifty Is proud
rapt. Hucklnfh.im hus achieved ihe
distinction as n msn from IIm ranks,
having enlisted its a private In Ihe
Chickasaw tluorns, First Tennessee
regiment, st the otil break of the Mex
ican border trouble. He later became
:i sergeant in the maohlM gun company
attached to tlio hirst Tennessee, ooeii
pylng this position when his regiment
ws mustered out at the close of the
border trounle.
Upon the entry of America Into the
world war, Capt Hurklngham entered
the tt.itiim.il service ns a sergeant In
the machine gun compnny of the Klrsl
Tennessee regiment, where he won hltt
rotttmlsslott as second lieutenant lilts
Ml company Wits st Camp ltye m
NMnVtlU, When the First Tennessee
later became a rciilmettt of artillery,
Capt, Buckingham received training
Willi the same at Camp Sevier, tireen
vllle. K. C. where he earned his com
mission as first lieutenant.
Prom Oreonvlllo Capt Bucklnghnm
whs sent, In advance of his regiment
to a school of fire In France for special
training. Capt. Bucking-ham partici
pated In the active fighting at the
front from St. Mlhlel to the signing of
the armistice and received his can.
talncy si the climax of the grent bat
tles In which hie division was Involved
His record as a soldier Is one of which
he and his friends may he proud.
EPIDEMIC CLAIMS 393.
Hl'VTHVH.I.r:. Ala., Dee. 19. ,SnM
The following facts with reference to
deaths from pneumonia ami Influema
In Madison county have been given out
hy tb health department. IVaths in
September, ; In October, 24: In Kg.
vetnber, 71; In DOCambor, Hi Intnl. Sij
The heaviest death tale was of persons
between '.'0 and 30 years of age the
number being J. Three parsons be
tween 70 and SO and three persohl be
tween 80 nnd 10 died with the n-aindv.
CHINESE PRESENTED.
WASIUNOTON. Pee. 19. Capt. Teh
Tuen Lit, first navel attach ever sent
to th Chlass legation In the United
Statea, and his assistant. T,lut Ch"
sIh'jmBSk
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RESOLUTION SENT TO'
PARIS FOR WILSON TO SIGN
WASHINGTON, Deo. H. The first
resolution of congress requiring the
president's signature adopted since
'resident Wilson sailed for the Pence
I conference, has reached him In Palis
and word that it has boon signed is
expected momentarily at th White
House. ,
Secretary Tumulty was notiried bv
cable today of the arrival of a stale
department Courier who hstl In his
packet the joint congressional resolu
tion authorising the usual Christmas
time advance payment of December
saJaties to government employes
Without the president's signature It
would become law Saturdav In time
for the payments. Thla procedure Is to
be followed In the case of all acts of
congress while the president Is abroad.
CALOMEL MADE '
SAFETHIS WAY
You need not be afraid any mor
of taking calomel, the greatest of all
liver medicines, when you take it is
the new, safe, 'J)leasant-to-take, Dis
Colax tablet form, as shown here.
If your liver needs a thorough cleans
ing, just ask your druggist for Dis
colax. You get it one dozen in a
box for 25c. So easy and pleasant,
at Well as safe, to take in this new
DttCOLAX tablet way. Put up and
guaranteed bv the Discolax Medicine
Co., Clarksviile, Tenn.
CAPT. HUGH S. BUCKINGHAM.
Kong Lin. were presented to Secre
tary Daniels and acting Secretary of
Stat Polk today by Chart Yung
Kwal.
STOLEN.
Has Your Car Been Stolen ?
If so. call us. We Rive prompt and
aatisf.i tory service, if your car can
be found, we can find It.
AMERICAN AUTO DETECTIVE
AGENCY.
C. J. Gvltny. Jack Carter.
44 Amvrletn Banks, Bids.
Both Phones 707.
WALK-OVER'S
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
Good footwear Is always a useful and practical lift. W.
MB .howin, ,h. hnMt pne w dispied ,n Lmph..
MEN'S HOUSE SLIPPERS
Specially priced for Christmas selling.
Made of the best material;
all leather, In black at 12.50
ln tan at ej 00
he-?1" hwl11 appreciate;
s& n,,a",y ""' jr.
SPLENDID GIFTS FOR MILADY
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ouppcrs Ladies silk Hose
All leather, quilted lined.
leather heel; In red and
blue; special $1.50
Por your convenience otir
tore will rema4s open eve-
fllnrrfl unMI ,,,.. ' c v
Complete line all wanted
shades In the better makV,
reasonably prloed at TSo
sz.so
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