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MONDAV, APRIL S.M9JO. THE NEWS SCIMITAR. PAGE SEVEN, ROAD BUILDING "-"jf ABANDONED JACKSON. Miss., April 6. . (Spl.V High prices for material and the labor shortage are causing the abandonment of many road building projects In Mis uisslppl. ; At the beginning of the year there was available In the various counties :for road building purposes bond Issues .totalling Il4.ftuu.oou. indications are :that only a small portion of this sum will be spent, the work to be done be ing limited chiefly to necessary repairs on highways already constructed. In many counties the. farmers have jjietltloned boards of supervisors not to 'jTiward contracts, claiming that all labor I ' avauaoie is neeaea lor pianiing me sea '. son's crons. Road building coats are practically i double the figures or three years ago, and counties that have recently asked " fna nn flvrl a t !- t i nil fl f Irmvplpd t highways are getting bids of anywhere 3 Irom tza.uuv xo do.vvu pr nine, auiu i inr to Droxlmltv of the gravel beds. f There ts a decided unwillingness among t the largest contractors to undertake t work except on the commission basis. I . Existence of these conditions has fully j iustified the Judgment shown by the I legislature in refusing to authorize a ! state bond lasue 01 tzb.uuu.uuu ior me i construction of an Intrastate highway system. The defeat of that measure, however, was laraelv due to dissatls faction over the personnel of the state . highway commission, and tne tact tnat no agreement could be reached on the baids for expenditure of the proposed Dona issue. Goodwyn Library Contains Many Books Schmucker Mentions Great interest has been shown in the splendid series of lectures on "By Paths in Biology," which have been given by the ever-popular scientific lec turer, , Dr. Samuel Schmucker. of , Pennsylvania, at Goodwyn institute last week. Perhaps the most interesting of the entire series was that of Friday eve ning on "Science and Immortality," which drew the largest audience of the week, and elicited many questions in the half hour of questions and answers at the close of the lecture. Many inquiries have been made at . Goodwyn institute library during the week for the various hooks mentioneri by Dr. Schmucker, and Miss Free . nUi, the librarian, sugegsts the follow ir as a few of those bearing on the Subjects treated in the Schmucker lecturep. On "The Power of Heredity," the subject oflast Monday's lecture, there are some excellent chapters In Dr. Schmucker's own hook "The Meaning of Evolution." Other suggested titles fhe "The Training of the Human Plant," by Luther Burnank; "The Com ing Generation," by Forbush; "Being Well Born," by Guyer: "The Eugenic 'Marriage," by Hague; "The Next Gen eration," by Jewett: "The Heredity of . Richard Roe," by David Starr Jordan; "Parenthood and Race Culture." by Saleebyj "Evolution," by Geddes and Thompson; "Evolution and the War," 'by P. Chalmers Mitchell; "Evolution of the Earth and Its Inhabitants," by ..Richard S. Lull. On "Dreams and Dreamers; or .Dip ping Into the Past," Dr. Schmucker's .second subject, Goodwyn Institute li . brary 'has many sugegstive volumes. Among these are "Interpretation of Dreams," by Freud; "Dreams and Their MeanlngB," by Hutchinson; "Psychology of the Unconscious," by Jung; Mean sing of Dreams," by Corlat; "Psychotna." by Rhodes-Wallace; "Man's Uncon scious Conflict" and "The Child's Un conscious Mind," by Wilfrid I-av; "The Freudian Wish," by Holt; "What Is ; Phycbq-Analysls," by Corlat. . In his lecture on dreams Dr. Sehmuck 2 er referred to "The Stream of Con sciousness," as analyzed by William lames. In his great work on physehol- ogy. This work is of course in Good ' wyn Institute library, and also James' ' "Talks to Teachers on Psychology," : containing a chapter on the same sub ject. The third lecture, on "Human Wreck ' age." is illustrated by a group of books ; such as "Within Prison 'Walls," by Thomas Mott Osborne; "The Man Be hind the Bars," by Winifred Louise Taylor; "The Subterranean Brother hood," by Julian JIawthorne; and "Prison Reform," bjf Corinne Bacon. On Thursday evening Dr. Schmuck er's subject was "Joy and Fear; or "('ersonality Plus and Minus." Among (he hooks in Goodwyn institute sug gested by this theme are "The Physi ology of Faith and Fear," by Dr. Wm. S. Sadler; "A New Philosophy of Life," by J. H. Randall; "Masters of Fate." by Shaler; "Whv Worry?" by Dr. G. L. Walton; "Right and Wrong Think ing and Their Results." by Crane; "The 'New Alignment of Life," by Trine; "As I'H Man Thinketh," by James Allen; "The Culture of Courage," by Haddock; "The I.'iw of Mind in Action " by Holmes; "TJie Power of Personality," by Mar den; "The Efficient Life." by Dr. I,u- tner rt. GuiicK; "Breathe and Be Well, by Howard; "Personal Efficiency." by furinion. A tieiigntrul little book con taining the idea of "personality, plus or minus" Is "The Magic Story," by Frederic V. Dey. A sugegstive list of books in Good wyn institute library, on "Science and Immortality," the subject of Dr. Schmucker's last lecture, appeared in Friday's issue of The News Scimitar. All the books mentioned above are in Goodwyn institute library, and mnv hn looked over at the library itself, or laKen nome tor more careful reading. ine norary is open daily from a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and its use is free to all, Amusements STORM SEVERE IN SCOOBA DISTRICT SCOOBA. Miss., April 5. (Spl. 1 It said that the waters around here have been higher than almont ever before. On Friday morning It was run ning over the high pike between tfcooba and Electric Mills. This pike is 12 feet high and is built through the swamp soum or McooDa. Electrical storms have accompanied the rains and during a severe one the home of Mrs. Jennie Johnson, on Main street, was struck and a large hole torn in the roof. The members of the family were fortunately on the opposite side of the House trom wncre me bolt struck, ml scaped uninjured exceiit ftn being aed o awhile. A strong lnQ Mid ,W. A. FOWLKES NAMED JUDGE AT DYERSBURG xrLRSBTIRO, Tonii,, April 5. (Spl.) , -VV. A. 1'owlkes, Jr., has been ap pointed county judge to succeed D. L. Anderson, who resigned on account of III health. Judge Fowlkes has received his commission and entered upon ie duties of his office. Prior to the elec tion of Judge Anderson, he had oc cupied this office satisfactorily to the people of the county; for year's he has been a member of the county court; he has had an extensive experience with the business affairs of the county, so that his appointment will meet with universal satisfaction. To Heal a Cougn Take HATES' HEALING HONEY, SSo.. adv AUCTION PROPERTY. SCOOBA, Miss., April 6. (Spl.l An auction sale of the Evans property, one. of the oldest In this section, took plac on Saturday before the postoffice here The property was auctioned off by Mr. JIarbour, the guardian of the heirs. Micre were a numher of bidders but It was finally knocked down to T. T Kimbrough. It consists of three lots and two dwelling houses on Main rtreet, me of which has been occupied hy i 'apt Guy Jack and family for a num ber of years, and 120 afrs of land outh of town and tn Sucnrnochee ireek. The amount paid for the prop erty was U,lZi. Loew'i Lyceum. Some years ago a young chap named Brewster set out to spend a million in a vear In nrrier tn Inherit aeveral mil lion more. It was a Job that required lots of m-av matter. The Brewster at Loew s Lyceum la a Boston bulldog with so much understanding that the name fits admirably. Frank uoser nos in this dog act one that is singularly dif ferent from other canine offerings. Brewster has a bagful of tricks that made a well deserved nit witn Sun day's audiences. Leon Stanton gets the best possible out of a sketch that Is ordinary In Idea and newness. "Money and Matrimony" has some clever quips and two good foils enable Stanton to draw some hearty laughs. Fox and Benson, In an acrobatic turn worked in full stage with a parlor set, show at times ability that leads one to believe they are good gymnasts. They dress the act a trrfle too much but the manner of presentation makes up for any shortcoming. The Gordon Duo have some worthwhile song selections and put them across. They dwell prin cipally on ballad stuff and in a man ner that makes their offering as nifty and neat an act In one that has visited this house in some weeks. Boudinl and Bernard whoop things up with piano accordions, ranging from Jazz in classical In numbers. Shirley Mason is a bundle of energy ana excellency in "Her Elephant Man." The film Is one of appeal, ex ceedingly well staged with an Ideal at mosphere of the circus and just the right touch of romance. An added feature that proved highly enlightening was the running fire com ment of a censor at the supper show. A. W. r Orpheum. Mabel and Dora Ford, the two sisters of the Famous Four Fords, come to the Orpheum, this week with a new dance attraction which they term "Frolics of 1920." Few dancers have achieved the success or the prestige on the vaude ville stage that has been trained bv the Ford Sisters. During their Memphis en gagement tney will present rour dances, three of which are new, the fourth is a step dance that was made famous bv the Four Fords. They will be assisted by an augmented orchestra. Owen McGiveney, the distinguished protean actor, will present a quick change dramatic episode from Dickens which he calls "Hill Sikes." The plot of the sketch is based on the leading events In Charles Dickens' famous nov el, Oliver Twist. During the action of the sketch six different characters are introduced, each one distinctly differ ent in its makeup and each one por trayed by McGiveney. Bob Hall is the extemporaneous chap who comes out and upon having the title of a song suggested to him starts in to kid andjest with his audience. Elizabeth Nelson and the Rn will offer a medley of vaudeville bits, consisting of song, dance and comedy George Watts and Belle Hawlcv in "Laughs Coated With Melodies" intro duce singing and comedv. Flo and Olllo Walters are "two decided ly attractive girls who term themselves "Sunbeams." Howard's Kneof nolo ; demonstration of animal training. Top ics of the Day and Kinograms complete an all-star vaudeville bill. "The Wanderer." In "The WnnilaraK " n.KInk .:ll 1 presented at the Lyric on Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee, all the attractive elements of drama, music, dancing and pictorial effects are said to be most artistically blended The producers, F. Ray fomstock and Morris Gest, have spared on expense. With a big. glowing, spectacular drama like this, only plavers of vast experience could be expected to meet flip renniremen I a nt fh. l! en..i. . , ..,... . uhiiuuu iuics and grandeloquent dialogues. These the cast Is abundantly provided with for among the original players ho will' be seen here are Robert Frazer, Flor ence Auer, Henry Duggan, Richard Thornton Mi flrori T?.crl,, T ..! Mabel Montgomery and many others. .. "mmi-rer- 'aes its tneme from the Biblical parable of "The Prodigal Son," who is shown first as a dis contented shepherd, then as an adven turer on life's broad highway, dissi pating his substance in riotous living and lastly, as the penitent, penniless prodigil. David Belasco staged "The Wanderer." Moving Pictures Majestic. What would you think of a youthful salesman with whom you were about to close a deal t for a big bill ot goods should suddenly turn white and run away for all he was worth? That's the wav Charlie Ray acts In his new picture, "Alarm Clock Andy," which Is amusing the patrons of tne Majestic theater this week. And well ne mignt for Charles has all the time been mas. auerading under the name of Blinker, his firm's star salesman. Just as he Is about to put over his sale, in walks Blinker large as lite. Strand. From start to finish "When the Clouds Roll By," now playing at the Strand. Is a typical Fairbanks produc tion, splendid in its every detail. The story has a loi of action, heaps of love interest, suspense galore and that ever looked-for ultimate Justification, or In other words, the happy ending. To win his point "Doug" Is compelled to go through no end of hazardous stunts of the most exceptional order, keep Jng his followers on edge all the time. Princess. Four nlavers who were in the sup port of Xazimova In her big oriental drama, "The Red Lantern." are again cast with her in "The Brat, now be ing shown at the Princess theater. They are Frank Currier, Darrell Foss, Amy Veness and Henry Kolker. The brilliant Russian artiste's leading man In "The Brat," Charles Bryant, how ever Is not In the cast. GRENADA MAN HIT BY TRAIN; MAY DIE GRENADA. Miss., April 5. (Spl.) Norman Blaylock. a young man resid ing a few miles north of Grenada, who was struck by a southbound passen ger train Saturday night about 11:30 at Haserway. four miles north of town may die of his Injuries. Blaylock was crossing the track on horseback, and it Is evident that he thought the train had passed Haserway, It being due at 10:45. It is raid that his horse was thrown about 100 feet, being killed instantly. It Is stated that the train never slackened Its speed. Blaylock was discovered unconscious and was rushed to Winona to the hos pital. His injuries are considered ser lous. "DANDERINE'f Stops Hair Coming Out; Doubles Its Beauty. A few cents buvs "Danderinc." After an application of "Danderine" you can not find a fallen natr or any aannrutr. besides every hair shows new life, vigor, brightness, more color and thickness tr ' - 'l Of Emu m r m w njann & Co. CST.. PIANOS Knahft. Krnknui'r and Laffarfirut olanos and Dlayer-planoa, Apollo player-piano, Brunswick phonograph, Columbia Grafnnolu. nnH tha Amnipn RenfVriucine oiano. Your InstrU cah phone '. ment accepted as part payment. Convenient terms If desired. M-103 North s..r"9 for catalogue. Get our weekly list of used Instruments. """in St. Forty-eight years In Mempnis. A- E. JENNINGS. M. W. SEARIGHT "Jennings The House of Quality" A Mother's Satisfaction In knowing that the food she is serving her children has .been properly protected from germs by keeping it in a BOHN SYPHON Refrigerator (Seamless Porcelain Lined) Ts worth many times the difference in price of a Bohn and the "other kind." A few dol lar? spent for a Bohn means this satisfac tion. Step in and let us rove it to you. $55 Up to $295 foie IrwwiTrei'SVmwmTa Hole Agents JUMIAUJZ UKAisUfcA Agents V. L. SIMMONS T. F. DERRICK After tNCORPQRATU) Continuing Qur mme i i i 4 Women's Fine Tailored Suits Coming just at the beginning of the season this After-Master sale presents un usual opportunities to buy your spring suit at a great saving. In almost unending variety of stylesfrom the extreme youthful modes t 'n servative suits with matronlv diguitv all fashionable fabrics in sizes from misses and women's sizes up to 4S-inch bustmeasure. A sale with these restrictions none on approval, none put aside, none ('. (). D., Nftevorv sale must imal. VM r Suits of finest men's-wear Kprgon; reduced to A wonderful group of Trlcotino If Suits; reduced to Smart Taillmirs; values up to $70.00; reduced to Tallleurs of exquisite workmanship; values up to $90.00; reduced to.... $35.00 $39.75 $49.50 $69.50 Youthful models and conservative styles; values up to $110; reduced to Novelties and TaillcurB; values up to $130.00; reduced to $84.50 $99.50 $119.50 Smart Suits of ultra-smart style; values up to $155.00; reduced to. . All highest class Individual models, ranging up to $275.00, at great reductions in price. LOWEXSTKIX'S UKADV-TO-WKAK THIRD KJ.OOIt. ales Sale of Hand Bags $3.95 I Several Beautiful Sew Silk Handbags 'ill Go on Sale Tuesday New shapes and styles. Metal and shell tops; all hac beau tiful silk Minings, coin purse ami mirror; finished with pretty silk tassel; come in brown, black, taupe; these are considered wonderful values at $5.00, but very exceptional values at $3.95 MVKXSTKI X S FIRST FLOOK Signs of Fair Weather Hosiery Displayed At Price Concessions Plain Silk Hose; either all-silk to the top or with mercerized gar ter tops and soles; black, white, Russia calf, navy blue ; regular $4 num- dQ AtL bers; tomorrow . vOtiJ Black Silk I lose, in the net open work all over; regular $3.00 and $5.50 num bers ; tomorrow. $4.45 $7.95 Black (Hove Silk, with elabor ate lace open-work boot pat terns; a $10.00 number; to mor row .' Plain Silk Hose, full fashioned, silk to the top ; -black only; regular S.S.00 quality; very sheer mesh; tO tomorrow f)fjJ LOWKN8TEIV8 FIRST VIA R. Summertime Modes in House and Porch Dresses Practically all wanted Spring colors; smart, practical, beautifully styl ed ; wide choice of mod els, comprising chambray, gingham, solid colors, checks, stripes and plaids ; stunning combinations ; just a little different $3.95 to $12.50 Bungalow Aprons; 'most popular, dependable fab rics; charming styles, cleverly trimmed ; most attractive collection. They are beautiful spring col ors; very moderately $L99 to $3.95 "1 leatherbloom" Petticoats, in the styles of Spring; beauti ful quality, various styled flounces, tucked, plaited and chirred; colors, black, navy. Copenhagen, emerald, green, gray ; styles with flounces of taffeta ; a variety of colorings $2.99 to $4.95 LOWKXSTEIX'8 THIRD FLOOR. Silk at Lower Prices $2.50 Natural Pongees, $1.98 a Yard Sturdy, serviceable, genuine Japanese Pongees, that are free from all dust and rice powder; will launder and wear so well for dresses, skirts, over-blouses and men's shirts. In the natural tan color only. $4.75 Dream Mist Crepe, $3.98 a Yard So different and exclusive; beautiful Georgettes in plaids, checks and stripes, of self and contrasting color combinations; for smart frocks and smocks; 40 inches wide. $7.50 to $9.50 Sports Silks, $6.98 a Yard A perfect riot of colorful combina tions in the season's most favored fabrics for sport; plains, glaces, plaids, stripes and checks. $4.50 White Shantung Pongees, $3.98 a Yard The most favored of all Silks for Sum mer are White Pongees. This is an ex ceptional weight and quality in oyster white. Proper for suits and dresses; will clean or launder. $7.50 Crepe Corona, $5.98 a Yard A lovely corded effect White Fiber Silk of wonderful wearing and laun dering qualities. Ideal for separate nkirts and dresses; also men's shirts. JiOWEXSTEIX S SECOM) FLOOR. Linen Specials Mayflower Nainsook, a soft, smooth fin ished fabric for la dles' and children's, use ; 36 inches wide, in bolts of 12 yards each ; our $6.00 quality; for, a bolt $4.96 18x36 fine hemstitch ed II tick Towels; specially priced, a dozen $4.48 Fine Marseilles weave Bedspreads for double beds, with hemmed ends ; priced at, each $5.00 All-linen Tea Nap kins, neeatly scal loped and embroid ered; size 12$ by 2Jj inches; spe cially priced, a doz en $6.98 36-inch plaid dress Voiles and plaid Flaxons; our 60c quality, for, a yard 39c Fine Marseilles weave scalloped Bedspreads with cut corners, for ' double beds, priced at, each $6.50 70x70-inch heavy extra and hiehlv mercerized damask Table Cloths, in at tractive circular patterns; hemmed ready for use; spe cially priced.. $3.39 36-inch Tyrone Suit ing, a linen finished fabric, adapted for middies, rompers, etc.; specially priced, a yard 59c Fine shirting Madras in stripes and fig ures ; values to 98c, at, a yard 79c InVEXSTEIX'K SECOXI FIXK)R. Boys' Norfolk Suits Good-looking Suits of the host style, newest shades and most excellent tailoring; sizes 7 to 18 years. Suits to stand the wear and tear of the boys that will be boys. . .$13.65 LOWEXSTEIX'S TH I Rl) FLOOR. Money-Saving Sale of Sewing Machines Here is your opportunity to get a LIGHT RUNNING Sewing Machine just in time for Spring sewing at a splendid saving. Pay $1.00 a Week On Any Machine DRAPERIES WITH THE AIR OF PRING Singer In excellent condition. When new this machine sells at $82 and it is every bit as good as new, although ullRhtl awed Cur spe- $33.50 "The Free" Sewing Machine. A very great bargain because the case has been marred, and must be classed as "used," but mechanical parts are in good condi- Aon CZf tion. Special O.OU The New Home A wonderful value for this famous make just because it has been used as a dem onstrator this regular $70 Wiachine is of- f?f ftrod At only PJ A Ulf Domestic The only machine thai hi selling on its own merits. Guaranteed for 1!" years hy l.owcnstein and the maker. We offer an JS0 Domestic I'arlnr C abinet. Special for .... New Spring Draperies of madras, 3S inches wide, in a full assortment of colors; beautiful patterns; highly mercerized; for h yard $!..0 and $1.75 Thiin mercerized Overdrapery, in full line of colors, for $1.23 a yard; worth at today's cost $1.75 the yard. V'e are showing a wonderful line of Cretonnes for living rooms. Oinlng rooms uVd lilritms, also for poTCft f tirnlUrt f'MXi SOc up to f&M A varit. LOWEXSTEIX'S FOI RTH FLOOR. Spring and Summer Knit Underwear for Women Flesh colored Union Suits; lisle thread body with glove Bilk bodice; regular price $2.75 a uuit; JO QC special White Lisle-finished Suits, with skirt back an Innovation that has long been needed in a summer suit; V-neck, crocheted finished, shell bottom; regular prices AT $1.15 and $1.25; special iOC Extra size, $1.05. White Lisle-finished Suits, band top bodice, with rubber straps; tight or shell knee; regular prices 7Qi $1.00 and $1.10; special fOC Extra sizes, HHt: White Cotton Union Suits, hem top, shell bottom, closed style; regular price 75c and 85c; regular ' Q sizes; special DOC Extra size, (. LOWEXSTEIX'S FIRST FLOOR. The Secret of Indefinable Charm is Often in One Grooming In Our Hair Dressing Parlor Experts Attend Facial Massage I Scalp Treatment Shitinpot j Ftyeing Mamicurinf Jfairdrtssinff Marcel far I Kyctnut Arching LOWEXSTEIX'S THIRD FLOOR. $62.00 Terms $t a Week Those Who Sew Will Appreciate These Wash Fabrics 4 .-in l firgnndy In all thf npw pastel slmilfs pink. row. lil'ie. mni?.c. vi! Iiiw. 1,'nnirlcr, Rrecn, on-lilil unci lilark: prli od at 98c tft $1.75 a jHrd. See the Domestic Sit Rite, Style fcH $H. A Liberal Allowance Will Also Be Made on Your Old Machine on the Purchase of One of Our Style 701 Machines I.OWEXSTEIX' MEZZAXIXE FIOOR. ' 4 o -1 n ji Imported and domestic Vnil.-H. m nil th new foulard and fl'Tiil di'sicns on white and ool orr.l prnunds; prWd at, prr yard. 49c m $4.00 32-lnr. Zephyr Glncliam, In plaldn, ehecks and solid cnlnrH; regular 6.V finality, at. a yard 48c 27-ineh Apron r;inirhnm. in nil the staple . hci ks, our ;."' ouulitv nt, a urd 24c .Is-lm'h Flamie weave French T.lnen In color rose, blue, pink, brown, lavender and tnn; special, a yard $1.75 36-lnrb, Oxford n Gabardine Snlt Ine. In roee, pink, blue, lavender and brown; regular price Jl n, at, a yard 79c 36-lneh Phlrtlne Percale, In com bination utripea on pure wlilte erounrin; regular fiflr rpialltv nt. a yard 39c Wwa0im.tt!l!autw!lu ItiarQnfs rMUKweca Cteaw, Imprortf h(lctn health. It hull remedial action on pimplet.frecklei, ' blrrtr he,empion, blackhead , etc It reHcref rcdneit, rmihneMUd lmtatio. LOW EX ST EI X'S K E( O X I FLOOR. Art Needlework 50c til $1.00 Jan All-I.iren Luncheon Cloths, stamp ed with nc.illnprd edges and at tractive floral dcKl&nti 4T.K."i-inch for I'divCa-inch for ;n70-lnch for $4.60 5.00 6.00 . . $5.00 ...$ Pottle rieads, eood assortment of colors; a bottle 10c Stamped Presner Scurfs, with dainty lace edges; $1.25 value 98c A II-1 .Inen Stamped Towels; regula tion Bite; $1.50 values. .. .1.. .98c LOWEXSTEIX'S FIRST FLOOR. I