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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
LEAGUE
STANDS SQUARELY
BEHIND OFFICIALS
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NSOANhluEu from EISl EdBel
not organized for the detection Of cleo
tion frauds, but to try to secure general
law enforcement. and 10 sunnrass
crime. But it has back of it the fun
force OF the 1000 members of the
chamber OF Commerce and can be
counted upo TO support the officials
take.
These special agencies are backed bv
the renewed determination of the best
men and women Of Memphis that the
principles for which a majority of them
voted on Thursday shall be maintained.
The long list of convictions in the
criminal courts during the past few
months IS proof that this sentiment for
law enforcement is no ephemeral thing.
but that public sentiment demands that
memphis shall be made a city in which
the laws are respected and enforced,
and those convictions are proof that
the law enforcing agencies are active
and determined.
Therefore it is that there will action
and not talk, when the proof of the eff
forts to steal the election in a half
dozen or more wards is presented.
Dan Shea, Sr., who was accused of
having taken the ballot box in the sec
n precinct of the Second ward into
]. J.. Williams private office In the
NVNA AAAH W "a SAAl%C a.
criminal court clerk, opens from the
corridor in which the election was held
in the courthouse-in a statement at
tributed to him Saturday admits that
he did carry the box into that office
and that the lights were turned out, He
claims that someone else turned out
the lights. He says that Louis Norris
n Ed Kummerle were hanging around
the polls all day.
That is a fact. Morris and Kummerle
were there as watchers for the Citizens
league, duly appointed. But they were
not permitted to hang ard&nd for a
minute after the polls were closed by
Mr., Shea, who was the officer of cleo
tion in that precinct,
Mr.. Shea admits that the box was un-
locked when he took 1t into Mr.. Will
liams' office and that 1t was unlocked
when he afterward carried it to the
basement of the courthouse. He denies.
however, that Judge Richards, of the
criminal court, ordered him to lock 1t
when the judge pushed past the police
men on guard and went to the office
Of the election commissioners, where
Mr.. Shea had taken it, but says he had
already locked it. That, however. is
immaterial. That box and the other
two, which were also taken to the
courthouse Immediately after the polls
were closed, are still there.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
FROM WALL STREET
Moderate Strength in Stocks
Early, But Later Consider
able Weakness Shown.

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-The weekend
session of the stock market began with
moderate strength, but a general re-
yersal soon set in on announcement
that the government would continue its
injunction proceedings against the coal
miners. Offerings of steels, equipments,
motors and other leaders were actively
resumed, lowest quotations of the week
being recorded in the majority of in
stances. The extent of the decline
ranged from two to seven points, oils,
shippings and rails also rejecting Sc
we're pressure. A few early gains in
s~peCialties were speedily Cancelled. Fin
al prices were at or near lowest levels,
The closing was weak. Sales approx
mated 500, 900 shares.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
HELENA POST ROUNDS UP
200 IN LEGION DRIVE

, HELENA, Ark, Nov, S, (Spll--rhe
membership drive of the Richard L.
Kitchens post OF the American legion
resulted in ar addition Of 200 new mem
bers, bringing the total enrolment up
TO near 400. Much interest Is being
taken in the planning of the banquet
and smoker to be given by the local
post In the basement Of the Methodist
church on the evening Of Nov. II, cele-
brating the first anniversary Of signing
the armistiCe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
MISCELLANEOUS

CHICAGO, Nov, S.-Butter higher;
creamery, 55467c.
Eggs-Higher; receipts 2,944 cases;
firsts, s9h G6O1Rc; ordinary firsts, $50
storage packed firsts. 63kc.
Poultry-Live, unchanged.
KANSAS CITY. Nov. SHUTTER,
poultry n potatoes unchanged.
Eggs, lie higher; firsts, Coo; seconds,
| 49c.
NEW YORK, Nov, S.-Coffee, Rio No.
7, 17Ac: futures steady, Dec, 17.29;
March, 1915
CHICAGO, Nov. S.~-Potatoes, strong
| arrivals, SO cars; northern rurals, Bur
banks, sacked, bulk, $2.75@2.S5.
NEW YORK, Nov. 'S.-Butter, easy;
receipts, 1866 tubs; creamery, firsts'
61@6Shc.
Eggs. firm; receipts, $3.50 cases; fresh
| gathered firsts, 61@65c.
Cheese, firm; receipts, $3.50 boxes
average run, 31hQS2hc.
Poultry, alive, steady; chickens. 27@
CSC; fowls, 20@30c; turkeys, 35c. Dress
ed easy; fowls, 24036c: chickens, Esq
45c; spring turkeys, 35@45c.
CHICAGO, Nov. SHUTTER. higher;
Eggs, higher; receipts, 2,s44 cases;
firsts, 9h660hc.
Poultry, alive unchanged,
ST. LOUIS, Nov. S.-Poultry, butter
and eggs unchanged.
=
CHICAGO, Nov. S.-Cash corn: No. .
mixed, $1.55@1.57; No. . yellow, S1.56
@1,5S; news, $1.52.
Oats, No. 2 white, 73@74c; No. .
| white, 70@73hc,
Rye, No. 2, "$1.S7@1.37a; barley, $1,2s
| 61.3S; timothy, $8.O0Q11.25; clover,
nominal; pork, nominal, lard, SIG. co;
ribs, $40. 00@2O.25.
ST. LOUIS. Nov. S.-Corn, No, 2 yell
low, 81. 55@1 .56; No. 2 white, 81 SIS.
Oats, No, 2, 71@72c; No, 3 white, 72B
@73c.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
CENSUS MEN

BONNEVILLE, Miss, Nov. 5. (Spl
ant to r. L. Kincannon, supervisor Of
tho census for the First district, held
an examination in the courthouse FRI
day for enumerators, when about 20 APP
plicants presented themselves for the
test. There will be 10 enumerators
chosen for this county to begin the
enumeration Jan. 2, 1920.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
Purported Vote Counted.

When what purported to be the vote
was counted Saturday it developed that
on the face of what was found in the
two boxes, Paine had actually carried
the Second ward by a few votes. Will
liams carried one precinct and Paine
the other. The vote was: Precinct /,
Paine 81, Williams 80; precinct 2, Paine
So, williams 81. However, since the
boxes had the treatment to which they
were subjected there. is no telling what
they would have contained if their total
vote would have changed the result of
the election.
The other two boxes are those from
the first precinct OF the Second ward
and the box from the first precinct OF
the Nineteenth. Two of them, accord
ing to count made during the voting
by Citizens league watchers, who had
TO remain outside the polling places,
however, ought to show small MAORI
ties for Williams and his ticket. But II
they do not there will be no change
in the result, as in spite of known
fraud in most of the old downtown
wards, the Citizens league majorities
in the decent wards was so heavy that
nothing could defeat the will of the
people.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
BUREAU ESTIMATES
OF CROP PRODUCTION

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Crop pro-
duction estimates issued today by the
department of agriculture in its No
vember crop report include:
Corn. 2,910, 250,0 900 bushels: buck
wheat, 20, 100, 600; potatoes, 1852, OPS, 900
sweet potatoes, 102, 946. 900; tobacco, t.
316,553, 900 pounds; flax seed, $3.50, 0U)
bushels.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
INFLUENZA IS AS OLD
AS CREATION ITSELF

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Nov. Sin
fluenza Is not a new disease, 1t has
been known since 400 AID. and since
the latter part of the seventeenth CEN
fury physicians have been writing about
it," says Or. W. L. Blocker, head Of
the department OF baeteriology.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
TENNESSEE COTTON SELLS
FOR 80 CENTS POUND

Fifteen bales of cotton grown on Ten
nessee soil, averaging middling to strict
ported sold Saturday by Nebhut & Co,
at so cents a pound. This is the best
sale yet reported for cotton grown in
this state. 1t was grown from Davis
/ cnn1
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, Nov. S.-The actual con
dition of clearing house banks and trust
companies for the week Give days.
shows that they hold sos, 301, $50 reserve
in excess of legal requirements. This
is an increase OF $49, 1881 over last
week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
BOND CLOSE.

NEW YORK, Nov. S,-Final prices on
Liberty bonds today: Sks, 100. go; firts
As, $500; second As, 1880; first Az,
$500; second ANS, $500; third ANS,
800; fourth AS. 93.0S; victory AIS,
ga; victory 4%s, 99.40
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
LOCAL SECURITIES.


Quotations are unofficial, being Sc
cured from the most reliable sources
and are based on the last known sale
and bid.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
Stocks.

New York.-Havy selling of stocks,
based on the money position and threats
Of control.
New York.-As the week draws to a
close which has witnessed the highest
money rates in years, the credit situa-
ton remains the all important in spec
ulative considerations, That the mar
ket has stood up so well In view OF
what has been happening speaks elo-
quently for its inherent strength
Bache & Co. to Clark & Co.
New York.-Hudson says: II the high
money rates continue we are bound to
have drastic liquidation.
New York.-Money warnings from
bankers are having the effect OF spread
ing caution among the semiprofiting
element, followed by reduction of lines
pending further developments; there is
at the same time an increased friendly
for the railroad stocks and good buying
is reported by specialties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
Grain.

Grain Belt Forecast-nlinois, Missouri,
Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and
Kansas, rain or snow tonight and Sun
day, cold wave in west and northwest;
North Dakota, snow tonight, Sunday
generally fair, cold wave.
Chicago,-The rapid advance the past
week forced the short cover. The per-
NIT system is off, farmers are selling
freely. Receipts will be heavier; lower
markets are to be eXpeeted.-0'Brien to
McFall.
Chicago-If some of our bulls would
begin to figure what corn and rye
would cost laid in Germany, where they
are all looking to ship, it would stagger
them with the exchange as at present,
I figure about $40 a bushel.-Obrien to
McFall.
Omaha says: Exporters after oats
this morning, even bidding for large
quantities OF Canadian oats, Wild
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Mrs. Josephine Bond to A. Y, Ayde-
lott, Pauline Palazolo to $. p~alazolo,
Ethel Mulcahy to Leo J, Thompson, Ma
rie Bell Angelo to Robert Austin Mar
tin.
Mary Bryant to Arthur l.. Harris,
Moliie Driver to Nathaniel Smith, Violet
Walker to Resy Lyons, Lula Brown to
u. V. Jones.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the Knights Of the
Maccabees for their kindness during
the illness and death of our husband
and father and for their beautiful
floral offering.
MRS. L. w. TERRY & CHILDREN.
We sincerely wish to thank our
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness in our recent bereavement. The
beautiful floral offerings we're deeply
appreciated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
BIRTHS.

Johnnie and Thelma Little knight,
Charleston, Miss, Baptist hospital, Oct.
Is; boy.
Samuel J. and Cora Hoffman Fleming
2S3 South Fourth: Nov. /, boy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-08
COFFEE.

NEW YORK, Nov.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
ii A. Nj. ON NOVEMBER il.

l In report filed with General Pey- Aon C. March, Chief of Staff, General sPershing makes clear the reasons why Aggressive tactics against the German 8line were necessary until II a. m. on November II, the hour at which the a"cease firing" order was flashed Through the trenches. There had sbeen some criticism that American solders were killed after II a. m. on #that day and an investigation was made at the request of Senator George E. Chamberlain, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee of the sixty-Fifth Congress-
 A letter written to Senator Cham berlain by General March explains the reasons for continuing the offen- sive until the very moment that the German emiSsaries had signed the ar mistice terms. The explanation will be accepted as sufficient by the aver age person who is satisfied to leave military decisions in the hands of men most capable of making them. Refer ing particularly to the continuance of the attack until the last minute, Gen. eral Pershing reported:
 There were military reasons for continuing the firing up to the very hour the armistiCe went into
 effect and orders were issued from these headquarters to insure
 such action. These orders were dictated by the necessity for talk
 ing every opportunity to render
 certain complete acceptance by
 the enemy of the armistice and
 were, undoubtedly, concurred in
 by the Allied Commander-in-
 Chief, who himself issued orders to the same effect.
 Marshal Foch and General Pershing are tried and true fighting men. If they decided that the attack should be pushed until II a. m. on Novem- Der Il, there is good reason for thinking that it should not have been stopped at 1O:59 9. m.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
Memorial Day School Program.

(Suggested by State Board of EduCa-
 tion.) Song-Star-spangle Banner Recitation-The Flag Goes By or Sa- lute the Flag. Reading-The first Memorial Day proclam ation. F}ssay-What Memorial Day should mean in 1919. Song-Last four stanzas of America. RecitatiOn-1n m memory of the sol ders of the Revolution. Warren $ address or The old Continentals. Recitation In memory of the soldiers in the war of 1912, Old Jronsides (prefaced by the story of the incl dents which led to the writing of the poem.)
 of the Mexican war, Defense of the Song-Hail Columbia. Recita ion-In m emQry of the soldiers of the Civil war. One of the fol- lowing:
 Farra gut,
 Sheridan's Ride,
 Kearney at Seven Pines. Recitation--In memo orN of the sol diers of the war with Spain, Deeds of Valor at Santiago. Recitation--In memory of the soldiers in the World war. 1914-191S:
 In Flanders Fields,
 The Anxious Dead. Song-Chosen by the school. Recitation--One of the following:
 For Decoration Day,
 sail on, o Ship of State,
 The Present Crisis,
 Our HOnOred Dead. uotations-By several pupils Song-America
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
HOUSING SITUATION.

Mayor Quigley discussed a timely subject in his annual message when he referred to housing conditions. This matter has been frequently brought to attention in The Herald and it is pleasing to learn that official Cognizance of the situation is at last taken. It is anticipated that New Britain will expand rapidly within the next few years but if more dwellings are not constructed this expansion will be impossible.
 Building for the future will be de- sirable; building for the present is necessary. No apartments or tene- ments are vacant long under condi- tions existing today. The fact is that New Britain has not sufficient tene- ments to accommodate those who would like to move to this city and share in the prosperity boom about to strike.
 Mayor Quigley estimates the tene- ment shortage at approximately 1000. His suggestion for the appointment of a commission to study the situa ton is deserving of consdera tion. It is un- fortunate that the city must wait un- til August for it's report.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
SEN.fTE FALLS IN, LINE.

Woman suffrage advocates hail with iubilation the news from Washington that the federal amendment is certain to pass the Senate. The dark days of doubt have been frightened and gloom is dispelled. It is a triumph for the sex, and although it's ratification by the states is by no means assured it's adoption by both houses of Congress will signalze a victory of no little inn pOrtanCe.
 Suffrage advocates say they can count on sixty-six members of the Senate. There arc twenty eight op- posed and two are non-commital. Even if these two cast their votes against the measure, a margin of one would carry it through. Of the sixty six forty are Republicans and twenty six Democrats. Those against the amendment are nine Republicans and
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
SELF CONTROL.

Self control is a virtue sadly lack absence is noticeable among adults and children but is particularly strik- Ing among the growing generation. Tn an adult it is indicative of de- generation of the moral and mental fiber, a weakening or letting down of character. Tn a child it may he a sign of inherited infirmity, as a bodily disease may be passed along by a parent. Tn the latter case it may be overcome by practice and determina- ton.
 Two incidents which illustrate the desira ability of self control were de- sCribed in the press within the past few days Tn Bridgeport the owner of property was annoyed by boys playing near his home. Because of his attitude, they teased him. In moment of anger when the control of his reasoning faculties had been ost he seized a gun and fired at the youngsters. One was shot and died. The man has been sentenced to spend he remainder of his life in prison. Had he resisted the temptation to :ake summary vengeance he would now be at liberty, a human life would aot have been destroyed and society II general would have been spared a shock to it's nervous system. The sec- ond case also occurred in Bridge sort. Two men engaged in an argu- nent over the price of a sandwich. One is now at a asspital suffering rom a fractured skull and may die. The other is being detained by the authorities.
 1t is the trivial affairs in life that
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
soOO OR SIX MONTHS.

"Sca lpine" in War Savings Stamps con,es toan end in Connecticut through the signing of a measure imposing a severe penalty by Governor Holcomb this week. In the future persons or firms detected purchasing stamps at less than their guaranteed value will be arrested. The penalty decided on is a fine of S2OO or @ term of six months in jail or both.
 Abuses by interruptions persons and firms have been reported to the Con- necticut War Savings Committee since late in 1918. Many foreigners were persuaded to sell their stamps for two- thirds of their real value and as a consequence the Get Rich Quick Wal lingfOrds became even richer. Evi- dence of these practices has been re- ceived from New Britain, Ansonia, Waterbury, Bridgeport and New Hay en and as a campaign of education was found to be intellectual, the state committee fostered the law which the Governor has signed to protect those who were not aware that stamps may be redeemed at any post office after ten days notice has been given. The state and local police in every town wealth of the swindlers
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
NINE NEW BROOMS.

3Diligent scrutiny is not necessary for the discovery of excellent material in the new State Board of Education appointed by Governor Holcomb in conformance with the reorganization law passed by the last General Assem- bly. It is quite obvious that the new board is composed of men seriously devoted to problems of education It includes some of the most widely known school heads in the state, those who have spent their lives in an at mosphere conducive to the promotion of am bilious aims along educational lines.
 In dropping members of the old board Governor Holcomb probably intended no personal slight. He ap- parently wanted nine new brooms who would inherit none of the preju- diCes of the commission that has ceased to be. For the sake of Connecticut, it is hoped that the new board gets down to business early and remains at it's tasks late. There is much to be done.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
American Work in France.
 AWall Street LOnrnall


 When the first American troops were shipped to France, criticism was frequent and impatience upper and help mako Germany's last spin It is interesting to know some of the reasons why.
 During the period between the days Northwest of Toul" and Chateau Thierry Uncle Sam had built 937 miles of standard gauge and 53S miles of narrow gauge roads, a total of 1,475 miles. In addition to that, 1888 locomotives were shipped over and 1,055 erected; 1S,O13 cars shipped and 14,302 erected. The hub of the wheel was at Toul, and the spokes branched in the direction of Verdun, St. Mihiel and Metz What was ac- complshed was another railroad sys- tenn for France, and the means for two American armies being able to operate speedily and efficiently.
 These American roads, besides moving troops, handled from port bases to inland bases and to the lines, 542,S74,797 pounds of flour. 572. 2.119,- 694 of vegetables, 6,199,345 of sugar, 27,449,645 of tobacco and thousands of tons of other supplies. On the day the armistice was signed 21 American divisions were to at tack toward Metz, and concentrat ton was due chiefly to these railroads. During the whole period of the later operations, our railroad engineers were building roads right up to the gates of Sedan and Metz.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23

dence when Platt and Hawley repre- sented the state in the senate, and Hill, Sperry and others were in the house.
 The most important honors fall to Senator Brandegee, who is not only chairman Of the committee on com mittees. a new body which will name the other committees and generally shape policy, but he is also on the foreign relations, judiciary and inter- oceanic canals committees, to say nothing of others of lesser import ance. The opportunities on foreign relations and judiciary are unlimited.
 Senator Mclean is but little less favored He will be chairman of banking and currency and in addition n is a member of education and labor, census, a important committee this session: commerce, Philippines and postOffice and post roads. It happens that all these committees are likely to be associated with much of the new legislation needed in the readjustment from war to peace. Opportunity will loom large.
 Turning to the house, it will he seen that here again the state will find it.
 
 mittee work, although it may not be possible just yet to judge what will be the final assignments.
 Congressman Merritt, as befitting his wide business experience, is to receive an assignment to the inter- state and foreign commerce commit tee, which is sure to have a tremen- dous amount of important business to consider in the next two years. The fact that Congressman Merritt is prac tiCally a new member, makes this honor all the more notable But he is one of ConneCtiCutS representative citizens and deserves this recOgni- tion.
 Next in the matter of holding high committee position is Congressman I'ilson of New Haven. He is to get the old Connecticut place on the ways and means, the leading house cOm- mittee. As manufacturing state. one of the leaders, Connecticut is entitled to such recognition. Congressman TilSOn has been a mem Der of the mil itary affarjs committee and his SerV- ice has been of great value to the country. He is now in his fifth term at Washington.
 Less opportunity comes to the other members. Glynn of Winsted is likely to remain upon insular affairs, com- mittee sure to have considerable husi ness. He may also get some minor committee chairmanship. Freeman of New London was one the important rivers and harbors committee and there he will no doubt remain.
 Congressman LonerEan, the sole democratic member of the delegation, was on four committees in the lcst congress, including banking and cur- rency, coinage, weights and measures and invalid pensions; all of consider able importance. It is doubttul II he will remain on all of them, now that he is of the minority.
 It will be observed that there IS large opportunity for all the Connec- ticut members to take an active part in the vital legislation when IS to come before this new congress.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-23
\ Serious Mistake.

Pat Mahon, the village druggist during the last influenza epidemic, used to be called at all hours of the night to make up prescriptions. Curi- ous to state he never made a light to make them up. So one night one of the villagers who was getting a mixture made up by Pat remarked:
 DO you never make a mistake, Pat
 "Oh, hegorra. ' do," said Pat took in a bad half-dollar last night. Pittsburgh ChroniCie-Telegr