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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
SENATE BILL NO. ~ INCREASES
THE POWERS or THE TEN
NEssEE n. r. COMMISSION.
SIX NEW LAWS lNDExED
Ne. 2 Of Public Acts IL Sliding Scale
Rate For Taxes-Law Repeating
Bowers Act Is the Third Bill
Indexed.
NAsHvuLR Tenn.


The first general law, or chapter /.
public acts of 1919, is Senate bill n,
Increasing the powers of the Tennessee
railroad commission by imposing the
duties Of a state board of equalization
on 1t. AS taxation reform was the most
important subject urged on the gen
erai assembly by Gov. Roberts, 1t is APP
propriate that the first new general
asw should be the law providing for
fair, equal and just assessment of prop.
wrty IN the state.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
February q Is atseaIth Sunday"

Washington. = Postponement Of
health Sunday" from February to
February % 80 as not 10 conflict with
the Theodore Roosevelt memorial
services arranged for the former date.
was announced by Surgeon General
Blue. Of the United States Public
Health Service. Many Of the leading
ministers Of the country, Dr. Blue
said, have arranged to urge upon their
congregation on ''health Sunday the
timoliness or a campaign for physical
md moral cleanliness.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Some interesting Figures.

Secretary Stevens interesting fig
nres show that the total capital stock
of foreign corporations doing business
in the state was s4,S54.652,647, while
the aggregate of domestic or home cor
porations chartered was $379,725,S13.
From March 1, 1917, until Dec. 81, 1918,
Secretary Stevens issued 1924 COM
missions. not including governors CON-
missions. OF this number 1884 were
to justices Of the peace. 157 mine fore
men certificates and 254 were military
commissions. The secretary also re-
ports s57.245 collected as a result of
special Investigations.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Atlantic Fleet Leaves for Practice.

Norfolk, Va.-The entire Atlantic
fleet is expected to sail from Hamp,
ton Roads this week for Guantanamo,
where the midwinter maneuvers and
target practice will be held. These
battle practices of the fleet are held
four times each year, at Guantanamo
in midwinter, off the Virginia capes
each spring and fall, and off the New
England coast in midsummer. The
schedule was interrupted by the war.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Discuss Cotton plans.

Washington. = The plan of vagina
campaign in the south to urge re-
duction in the cotton acreage and re-
tention by growers of all their cotton
until price of IS cents pound il
reached, win be discussed at a meet
ing of members of senate and house
from the cotton states.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
SENATORS TALKING COTTON.

Decline Is Charged to Manipulation
Through Two Exchanges.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the
New York and New Orleans cotton ex-
changes by a committee of five men,
bers of the house appointed by Speak
or Clark was proposed by Representa-
tive Caraway of Arkansas in resolu-
ton introduced In the house. The COM
mittee would be directed to determine
whether short selling and speculation
on the exchanges had caused decline
of cotton prices.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Nav Use Draft Boards.

New York = A plan to demobilize
soldiers returned from France through
local draft boards, instead Of discharg.
ing them direct from Clmps, is being
considered by the war department, &C
cording to Police Commissioner En-.
right. who made public details of in,
terviews which he had at Washington
with Secretary Baker and Gen. Crow
der.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
STATE Of Kentucky Wants Five Millions

louisville. Ky. - Inheritance tax
and penalties totaling more than S.
100000 were sought in a suit filed here
last week by the state Of Kentucky
against the estate OF Mrs. Robert
Worth Bingham. formerly Mrs. Henry
u. FlaFler. The petition asserts the
estate s valued at sss.ooo.0oo. on
which Is due the state more than 81
500. 900 in Inheritance tar. and that fail
urs to pay il within IS months OF her
death entitled the state to a penalty OF
twenty per cent, or approximately
saan 0naI
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
NINETY MILES IN 20 MINUTES


Lawton. Okla = Favored by high
tail wind, Lieut. Robert II Baker. In .
De Haviland f2-eylinder plane. broks
all previous records In a flight from
Fort sill to Oklahoma City. last week.
shen he mads the 90 miles In 20 min
utes nat. or At 4 speed Of go miles an
hour. Lieut. Baker. who confirmed =
published report Of the flight. said ths
time Of % minutes, previously given,
was erroneous.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Forced Back BY HolshevikI.

Archangel. = The Russian detaeh-
ment operating with the Americans on
the Pinega front retreated several
versts, after having unsuccessfully at
tempted an attack in which 1t encoun-
tered superior numbers of the Bolshe-
vik forces. Artillery and patrol &C.
lions continue on all sectors of the
front. An American airplane has
bombed Bolshevik positions on the
Vaga river.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07

indorse No Mob Policy.
The executive committee issued the
following strong statement commend
ing Gov. Roberts for his stand against
the mob evil and determination to put
an end to this outrageous practice,
which has been detriment not only to
Tennessee, but also to the entire south.
The executive committee OF the Ten
nessee Law and Order League COM
mends with all possible emphasis the
general attitude Of Gov. Roberts to
mob violence, and more particularly
his address to the legislature asking
for increased power for the prevention
Of lynchings. With characteristic
straightforwardness and vigor he has
attacked this growing evil We assure
him of our earnest support, and in so
doing we feel that we represent the
sentiments Of the organization for
which we act, and the sentiment OF the
best citizens of this state.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Coon Hides Bring $4,000.

st. Louis. = The sale of 10000 rae
coon and 100000 opossum pelts was
the principal interest at the interna-
tional fur auction. the former bringing
$4,000 and the latter s335,ooo. The
days sales totaled ssso,o0o, bringing
the grand total to $6,S00,000.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Changes Name of Commission.

Senate Bill 314, which was offered
as the latest taxation and assessment
reform or remedy introduced at the
suggestion OF Gov. Roberts, embodies
his ideas of proper legislation to cor
rect unsatisfactory conditions in regu.
lation and assessment. This bill
changes the name of the Tennessee
railroad commission to railroad and
public utilities commission of the
State Of Tennessee. The measure, in
addition to changing the name, gives
the commission complete control OF
regulation of all public utilities. 1t
adds to the duties and 1t is said pro-
vides legislation that vitality interests
the corporations and the public. This
bill is one of the measures designated
to make the railroad commission a
very active central head of assess
ment and taxation in the state.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07

. New York. Fsb. 4.-Finai prices on
Liberty bonds Feb. lwere: The SIC,
%: first convertible fours. 80; second
fours. s2S2; first convertible AIS.
ss.ss: second convertible 4As. s4.4o:
third az, ss4o: fourth AS. oz.3S
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Nor. Than $500 Quit France.

washington.-The departure from
France of nine ships which win dock
at New York. Philadelphia or New
port News In the next three weeks.
with approximately 400 officers and
1900 men from the American expedi-
tionary force. was announced by the
war department.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Senate Approves Appropriation.

Washington. - Items in the $780,
o0o, 900 annual postoffice appropriation
bill. carrying several million dollars
for pay increases for postoffice clerks.
letter and rural carriers and railway
mail employees during the fiscal year,
were approved by the senate. The
house had proposed to make the in
creases permanent.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
wnI Aw,It Health condItions.

Neutrality-suspicious. of the preva-
lence OF influenza and pneumonia in
a virulent form at Camp Mcclellan,
Ala. Surgeons General Ireland has rec.
commended that no further troops be
sent for rehabilitation until health
conditions there improve.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
VIOLENT ATTACK BY soLsHEvikl

Allied Column In Russia Forced To
Withdraw 40 Miles.
Archangel. = Another violent attack
by the Boisheviki on the American,
Russian and British positions at Tare-
sevo compelled the hard pressed and
outnumbered little allied column in
this sector to withdraw approximately
40 miles. Its new position ia at the
village Of Srdmakrenga.
The Bolshevik attack followed
bombardment in which gas. incendiary.
shrapnel and high explosive shells
were used II was the first time that
gas shells had been employed In this
Northern Russian empire.
The shells were Of the German type.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Government euIIdlnas Seized.

Copenhagen. A majority of the
government buildings in Koenigsburg
East Prussia, have been seized by
Spartacans from Berlin. The COVER
nor of East Prussia has declared a
state of siege in the Thorn district,
and instituted court.martial.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Woman for Mayor.

Chicago. - Mrs. Leonora z. Meder.
lawyer. club woman and former city
commissioner OF public welfare. has
announced her candidacy for mayor.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
STRIKE IN N. Y. rur OFF.
Workers CO on 44Hour Schedule
Pending Settlement

New York. - The strike OF 10000
textile workers In Central New York
to enforce demands for az eighthour
day, was called off after manufacture
ers in Gohoes and Utica agreed 10 OBJ
crate their mills on 44-hoar week ba-
sis for two weeks, pending final set
Element BY the state reconstruction
commissions committee on Industrial
relations. This announcement was
made here by Mrs. Henry Moskowitz.
secretary OF the committee.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Discusses Highways.

Gov. Roberts was engaged last week
with the Tennessee highway commits
sion. and he went over the highway
situation in every detail. Gov. Rob-
arts pleaded highway work in the same
category as taxation. In that he wants
practical results early. Gov. Roberts
took up various problems of admins
fration and as be Is ex-officio mem
Der OF the commission. he stated that
Ne intends to do all in his power to
build roads. Legislation that may be
needed was gone over and also the
government propositions for highway
construction.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
Inheritance Tax Law.


Last week was for the greater part
taken up with local legislation, and
but few important measures received
the attention of the solons. The bill
providing for the state railroad COM
mission to assess large corporate in.
terests was passed. The house passed
the inheritance tax law, which places
tax upon sums inherited. including
insurance, government bonds, etc.
This bill is one of the special reform
measures of the administration, and
will place tax upon property that has
been escaping taxation. Under this
act non-taxable government bonds may
be taxed when they become inherit
ance.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
To start Home Februsry a.

Paris. - President Wilson win sail
for the United States on the liner
George Washington. Feb. IA. according
to authoritative information.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07

CIV. Roberts issued a proclamation
calling on the people Of the state to
assemble at their county seats Feb.
Is to take steps to relieve the cotton
situation. He Is anxious to do any
thing he can do to aid the cotton farm
ers Of Tennessee. and his personal at
tention win be given promptly when
It Is possible.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07

The cisarot bill passed the senate
with an amendment making the age
OF minors a. termed In the act a. Is
years instead Of 1s yesrs
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
College Commission Suggested.

SOhSSe COMMISSION suggested.
A college commission, to have su.
pervision Of colleges, universities and
theological seminaries, which apply
for charters or incorporation from the
state in the future, is proposed by a
bill offered by Senators Houk and Pat
ton, of Knox.
This bill provides that all such in
situations which desire to issue degrees
shall submit its application to this
commission. These Institutions must
qualify by having a productive endow.
ment of 100000, and have other prop
erty assets of more than 100000. The
commission is to be composed of five
members, the state superintendent of
public instruction being ex-officio a
member, the other four to consist Of
two presidents of colleges or UNIVERSE
ties and two persons connected with
education in the state.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07

EstfHW - tsF~s
One five million dollar corporation
and another VITA more than two mil
lion dollars capital stock filed articles
Of Incorporation in the office Of secre-
fary Of State Stevens. The filing fee
for the five million dollar concern was
$3.50. One was concrete products
manufacturing company. the other was
the Incorporation Of chain-store gro
Gerry and food corporation.
Favors et.te Memorial.
Declaring to . committee represent
fng the commission for state memo
rial to Tennessee soldiers and sailors
who have taken such notable part In
the world war for democracy, that he
vas heart and soul In favor Of a proper
and lasting memorial TO Tennessee
soldiers, Gov. Roberts added that ne
would take pleasure In sending spe-
riai message to the general assembly
uring prompt action In the matter. He
win point out that Tennessee should
vie with other states Of the Union in
saying it, tribute to these heroes.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-02-07
FROM ALL PARTS
OF TENNESSEE
Reports of Interesting
Events Boiled Down
for Hasty Perusal.

Memphis. = Capt. A. B. Hill, com.
handing officer OF a Confederate com.
pany in the war between the states,
and for 3S years secretary of the city
board OF education, died at the age of
81 years at the family residence here.
Jackson. = Earl w. Jones, a mem.
Der of the old Tennessee national
guard, who has been in the infantry
branch of service in France, reached
home bearing two shrapnel wounds re.
ceived In action. Young Jones saw
some OF the heavy fighting while
abroad.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
s'tudebaker Now
On 7 Per Cent Basis
Directors Also Declare Extra
Dividend OF 2il Per Cent
on Common

Directors OF the Studebaker Corpo-
ration, meeting at South BEND. md.
yesterday Increased the annual divi-
dend rate on tho common stock from
20 per cent by declaring lX,
per cent quarterly. AZ the SAME
time the board made the 7 per cent
rate retroactive over 1919 by declaring
an extra distribution Of 2A per cent
on The junior stock issue. Concerning
the company's operations and financial
condlton. a. Il. Erskine, idens,
said:
The net profits of the corporation,
after reserves for Federal taxes. were
about II Per cent IN the first six
months of the year, when operations
were below normal on account Of the
reorganization OF the plants from a
war to a commercial basis. The net
profits for the third quarter, after
deduction of $20O0,O0O reserves for
Federal taxes and contingencies, were
IL per cent net on the common stock
or At the rate Of S44 per annum.
The results of the third quarter
reveal the earning power OF the cor
poration in It's true light under norm al
commerclal conditions, which in its
case had not existed during the pre-
vlous two years. The liquid assets OF
the corporation at the present time
amount to $lS,000,OO0, consisting of
cash. government bonds and certificates
OF Indebtedness. marketable securities
loans, sight drafts outstanding and
verified balances due from the United
states government on war contracts.'
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
$7,500,0O0
Cities Fuel e Power Company
Three Year Sinking Fund 6on Secured Notes

Three Year Sinking Fund 500 Secured Notes
Novembe Maturing Novenbe I
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All Of the Trustn
on Each Note, by Cities Service Company
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sxess % s2oSoooooe 900 ~ company STOCKS nave present market value "
present is purpose
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PRICE ss1 INTEREST,"
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ynds Managers
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
Midvale Steel Earns Less
Company's Net Profits Slump
$5,730.O3l i'm Quarter

Net profits after charges and Federal
taxes FOR the quarter ended Septem Der
so. 1919, of the Midvale Steel Com
pany We're S3,40s.369, equivalent to
S1.70 q share $3.50 par) earned on the
$l0o.oo0,000 capital stock. compared
with 81, 1913, ,627. or $3.50 a share in the
spending quarter of 1918.
After taxes had been taken care o.
net eanings for the quarter were $6,-
66l,570, q falling off from the Sep
tember quarter OF the preceding year
Of $5,739,031. From that amount in
terest Of S7Sl 626 and 81 6615s5 In de-
probation were deducted, leaving a
4,40S,3b9 balance
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
Lindsay Light Passes Dividend

Directors of the Lindsay Light Com
pany have passed the regular quarterly
dividend Of IN per cent on the pre-
ferred stock, which has been distributed
since 1904. In a statement issued to
stockholders. President Gilman said
that the company had been hard hit BY
increased costs. In its gas mantle de-
partment it has orders on hand for
100000 mantles. which were placed
some time ago. Prices of materials
and labor have risen to such point
that these orders will have to be filled
at loss.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06

was s435,332 Holders OF the pre-
ferred received only s25a,976 in
dividends during the year. or hall the
amount of the disbursements shared
the year before. Common stock
holders received their dividends ii
the form OF stock in The Old Domin,ou
Iron Steel Corporation. the total
distribution amounting to s3ooS,s.
causing deficit Of slo5,32S to be
mode.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06

pared with s95s,645. equal after pre-
ferred dividends to s939 share,
earned on the common stock in the pre-
ceding year.
Gross earnings for the gear
amounted 10 1929 ,2s3. an increase OF
s971, ,153 over tie fiscal year ended
June 30. 1918 Operating expenses
were s5,9e5,535, leaving net of $685.
$50, decline Of 1921 ,2s7. After taxes.
etc. balance available for dividends
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06

10 Holders OF Gold Preferred Stock
Certificates of Deposit therefor. Of Inc.
The temporary Series Bonds OF
Explosives Co.. Inc ready delivery
for old Stock, respec.
lively. O. November 6,
HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES DEPOSIT FOR
BONDS who have elected (pay
for par FOR old honds temporary ne" Series Bonds
ing October 1919, upon
November c. 1919 Of their Certificates of Deposit properly
executed ny blank Witnessed with signatures properly
guaranteed the Depositary issuing them. Holders
ondeposited bonds November 8 1919 and for inn
period thereafter surrender their bonds 10 Bankers Trust
Company Street York, IL. bearer form, in
exchange for such Bonds pc,
October 1919 has not been collected pon the
old bonds Certificates Deposit ownership
certificates nom oo> fer such interest should accompany
the surrendered bonds Certificates.
HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT FOR
PREFERRED STOCK surrender OF their
Deposit ON and after November g. 1919 to Columbia Trust
Company 90 Broadway New York properly blank
and Witnessed vita properly guaranteed together
with ownership (Fo~m accrued
interest at sc upon the new bonds from January 1919
October 1919. viii for share of Preferred
stock 1915 nsw Series Bonds in cash
addition upon bonds from,
January 1919 October 1919 The Bonds
will bear interest only from October Fractional
stock will be paid for the of
Holders of undeposd Preferred Stock
may, November 6. limited period there
after surrender their Preferred Stock properly executed IN
blank Witnessed with signatures properly guaranteed to-
gether with income ownership certificates aforesaid
said Columbia Irt Company exchange for said
Bonds and cash.
Unless otherwise delivery
bond will be issued the principal
each Series which individual entitled No
BOND OF less than 1000 will be
where necessary complete engraved
ponds Will be delivered in exchange for bonds
soon as they be obtained
Dated November 9Th, 1919
& w. SELICMAN &
'' Cromwell Hsss5g.tmeHs Mss;ssFs nasF A
sSpros @ OF % Judge ssS Juius NJ aan Mas a 1872 with the
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
Virginia Power Earned S5.45
A Share on Preferred Stock

For the fiscal year ended June 80,
1919, the Virginia Railway & Power
Co. returned surplus after taxes,
charges and depreciation OF Sa35, 1852,
equivalent 70 s5.45 a share, earned on
the S7,999,400 preferred stock. COM
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
Follow Through" When
Making Your Will

TINE American Business times
l. A hard worker and thoughtful, he nevertheless is
stick to old ideas o things.
One his neglect step pro-
vdng for his family other beneharies after his DEATH
He tolls after and finally his efforts rewarded by the
knowledge of task well done and the Of this worlds
goods sufficient TOR those dependent upon him.
eof generous
tions A successful would
But with all of his industry and foresight he
if he has made will and appointed capable
His failure o toUoy through mayea easily lead to
The wonder that this final simple fonay neglected
Yet may easily set at naught the best laid plans of lifetime
lump of and gltdged securities tend to in
hands OF inexperienced All of the affection and
wishes IN the world not endow wife children with
knowledge and financial affairs
Then why chance it2
The appointment executor Of YOUR will
that stipulation will be scrupulo1sy carried
Such supplements your ability Judgment
providing permanent guiding force the
Experience indicates and
desirable than that of individual
The individual become disqualified change
circumstances live
q will
The Trust Company the rhands permanent institution
always accessible possessed of
and the tees which charge than those allowed
individual
an officer of thi compuny s7N be glad to confer
any interested in the subject. q copy Of booklet
ESTATES AND TR1I SIS' be uoi7ca upon rouest
United States
Mortgage & Trust Company
Capital and Surplus. $6 6oo0,ooo
SIS CEDAR ST.
Broadway at Madison Ave i2sth St
73d St at 18TH ST. a 9Th
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
London Money Market

LONDON, Nov. 5.-Money, 27s Dis
count rates: Short bills, 4Ss per cent;
three months bills. as per cent
New-York tribune., 1919-11-06
REIMBURSEMENT
AETNA EXPLOSIVES CO., Inc.

10 Holders OF SO Gold Bonds Preferred Stock shs
Certificates of Deposit therefor Aetna