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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Local Freight Traffic Men Urge
maximum Load and No Detention
Shippers Should Release Cars Immediately Relieve the


About the latest thing in the way
OF campaigns is the no-detention
and load to- the maximum" drive In
augurated by local railway freight
agents. The policy of encouraging
shippers to load freight cars to the
maximum and to unload shipments
Immediately upon receipt is being en-
couraged by the railroad administra-
ton as a means of combating the
serious car shortage. The local
freight forces are urging all shippers
to comply with the requests OF the
administration, according to w. Z.
Stephens, division freight agent.
The following instructions have
Just been received from the director,
division of traffic:
I'VE are all aware of the short
age of cars here and there for traf-
fic that is offered and it seems quite
clear the chances are for a general
ehortage of equipment during the fall
and winter.
in view of such a prospect, there
fore. the utilization of all equipment
to the greatest possible extent will be
Gf it not already is) imperative. and
il has been shown that the most eff
is to impress shippers and consignees
particularly the latter-with the
Importance, not only from the gen
cral but from selfish standpoint. OF
reducing detention of cars to mini
mum.
1.-THE latest figures available-say
for June-show that detention py
.consignees is somewhat less this year
than last year. and, in view of this
and other facts, there is grave doubt
whether return to the high demur-
rage would be as effective As an ac-
tive and Intelligent campaign for the
desired result. | should be very glad,
therefore, if you will organize the
traffic departments Of the different
roads to pursue this subject earnestly
and actively, so that the public in
general may understand That II IS
condition which can best be relieved
bv the whole hearted assistance OF
freight shippers and receivers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
GOVERNOR HERE
TO HONOR JONES
Head of City Schools Fehcl-
tated by Friends at
Dinner.
MANY OFFICIALS ATTEND
Mayor Chambliss Acts as
Toastmaster-Sixty-
Four Present.
MANY OFFICIALS ATTEND

Friends of Supt. II. l., Jones at a
dinner Friday night joined together
In giving the pew city superintendent
of schools a hearty welcome back
to his home city Included in the
list of guests were Gov. A. II. Rob-
erts. Mayor A. w. Chambliss, MEM
bers of the city commission and va
rious state and county officials. In
all siXty-four guests were present at
the reception given in his honor ut
the Hotel Patten.
Gov. Roberts paid high tribute to
the ability and fitness Of Supt. Jones
for the position to which he was
elected here and said 1t was with
much regret that his resignation from
the Middle Tennessee State normal
was accepted. The governor pre-
diCted a new era was dawning for
education in Tennessee and that
teachers throughout the state were
to receive better salaries.
Mayor Chambliss served as toast
master. In charge of the arrange
ments for the occasion were c. w.
Edmondson, Prof. j. S. Ziegier, Supt,
j. A. Roberts and w. L. Selcer.
Prof. Sidney Gilbreath, at the head
OF the East Tennessee state normal
told of the work of Supt. Jones in
educational lines In this county, In
the state when he was state superin-
tendent and as head of the Middle
Tennessee state normal.
Ability Praised.
Commissioner Frazier stated that
he regarded the selection of Supt.
Jones as the biggest and best thing
which could have been done for the
schools OF Chattanooga and that the
school system would be much bene-
fitted by his appointment. Phil Whit
aker. Prof. $. j. McCallie and others
spoke highly also OF the ability of the
new superintendent.
ITO make the public school system
in Chattanooga the best in the coun-
try" was his aim, declared Supt.
Jones in response to the many elo-
Quent tributes paid him. He prom
ised to use his every effort in this
direction.
Those present wsrei
r. l.. Jones. ]. A, setliH. M. N.
Whitaker. w. T. Davis, 4. II. Mer-
Ram, Or; z. j. Byrd. H. H,,,i H9 ~
man, stanton II, Barrett, f; M
w. p. Selcer, Fred Arm, Randolph How
ell, S. S. Marchbanks. II. G. Jones, DR..
IA. L. Fancher. Fred B. Frazier, T. +.
. Mahoney, j. NJ. Bounds. S. f.. Nelson.
w. T. Robinson, N. C. Carr, p. A.
| Brawner. S. G. Gilbreath. A. l.. Rankin,
r. II. Hunt, George Lancaster. G. Rus
sell Brown, r. S. Wilcox, Mayor A. w.
| Chambliss, j. B. Ragon, Alexander
Scott, J. S. Ziegler. l.. M. Russell. Gus
| Holland, Charles j. Anderson, w. Scott
Rauiston. j. Mckinley Hays. Charles e.
Watson. J. A. Roberts. F. A.. seagle.
T. H. Payne. w. J. Springfield. c. w.
Edmondson. j. Roy Baylor. George
| Briggs. Y. l.. Alternately. J. A. shelton
| sam McAliester, Rudd Lodor, J. f.,
| Walker, j. w. Anderson. w. K: Dyer,
| S. J. McCalle, w. $. Beck, Sidney c.
| Gilbreath and Phil Whitaker.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Legal Obstacles in Way of
Sunday Tabernacle Plan
Mayor Chambliss Addresses
Communication to Arrange
ments Committee.

In a letter Friday afternoon 10 Dr.
J. Il. Phillips. chairman of the Billy
Sunday campaign comm , Mayor A.
w. Chamblss stated he did not object
to the proposal that the city use the
tabernacle for a temporary auditorium
Mt the close OF the campaign, but
pointed out some drawbacks to the plan
which he hoped might be overcome. Tho
mayor suggested to the committee that
1t erect such building as contem-
plated with the understanding the city
will be allowed to acquire 1t for n
limited time for auditorium purposes,
II this has been found desirable after a
demonstration has been had OF its ca
pacity and fitness for this purpose, In
the event IL Is. the mayor states, the
city will pay by way of reimbursement
one half the cost.
There are three objections to the idea
OF the city pledging itself in advance
for the use of the building states the
mayor. First, he says the city cannot
under its charter. make an expenditure
for auditorium purposes, especially in
view OF the fact that the legislature
has provided for funds for the erection
of an auditorium and another objection
is with respect to the violation of fire
ordinances involved in the maintenance
OF n structure of inhammable character
The third reason stated is that the clos
ing OF either OF the adjacent streets for
even so long ms three years is n matter
ms to the propriety OF which there IL
Doubt
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Capt. Arnold Henderson
With Hardwick- Buick Co.
Just Discharged From Army
After Long Overseas
Service,

Capt. Arnold Henderson, recently
with the motor transport corps Of the
American expeditionary forces. has
received his honorable discharge
from the army and has resumed his
connection with the Hardwlck- Buick
company, of this city. where he will
have charge Of the Marmon sales.
Capt. Henderson had remarkable
experience in France, where he was
in charge Of the upkeep Of 500 cars
and over TOO trucks, including
mounted anti aircraft guns and all
kinds of supply and ammunition
trains. His duties took him all over
France and upon practically all of
the fighting fronts.
He has just returned from an ex-
tended trip to the motor factories
upon which he inspected the new
models of the car he will sell here.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Gates and Brown to Defend
Mays in Criminal Court
Knoxville Lawyers Refuse to
Defend Negro Charged
With Murder.

Knoxville, Sept. 6.-(Special )--Gen.
Reuben l.. Gates and Judge r. A
Brown were today appointed by Judge
r. A. X. Nelson. of the Knox county
criminal court. TO defend Maurice Mays,
negro, charged with the murder of Mrs
BERTHE Lindsey.
1t was rumored that lawyers asked to
defend the negro had refused to do
So Forty are now under arrest on
rioting charges, only one being allowed
bond. Indictments are expected to be
returned by the grand jury next week.
Atty. Gen Mynatt states rioters will
be vigorously prosecuted.
Prosecutions will also begin next week
against men who have not returned ar
ticles when stores were looted after
the attack on the county Jail. Loot
taken aggregates over $50 600. The
looters will be charged with house
breaking and larceny. and may get
long penitentiary sentences.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Warning Issued Against
Use Denatured Alcohol

Warnings against the sale and use
of denatured alcohol are being sent
throughout the country by the United
States commissioner of internal reve-
nue.. Internal revenue collectors are
using every means at their disposal
10 make known to the public the dam
gers OF either external or internal use
Of the alcohol. and special diligence is
being used in running down those
guilty of placing it on the market.
The fluid is used extensively for bev-
GRACE purposes and for bathing and
rubbing down. First use has been
known to result in blindness and
death.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Court Enjoins Preacher
From Entering Church
Holy Rollers Seek Aid of Chan
cellor to Remove Pastor
Scott.

Rev. J. L. Scott, pastor of the
Ridgedale Church of God, or Holy
Roller church, has been enjoined
from preaching, worshiping Or par
ticipating in worship at the Ridge
dale church by an injunction issued
in the chancery court Saturday morn
ing by Chancellor w. B. Garvin. The
style of the case Is A. J. Tomlinson
ct al. VS.. J. L. Scott and other mem
bers of the Holy Roller faith in
Ridgedale. The bill, which is a
lengthy one and sets out in detail
the methods of the church and it's
creed. was filed by Foust & Whitaker.
1t is charged that the church meets
in convention annually and that
these meetings have been held every
year since the organization of the
church with the exception of last
year, when the convention was pre-
vented by the "fu." At these meet
irgs, it is stated, a general overseer
is elected and in his hands is placed
the appointment of state overseers.
A. J. Tomlinson Is the general over
seer and ]. S. Llewellyn Is the state
overseer. These two officials of the
church have jurisdiction over the va
rious pastors of the Holy Roller
focks.
Issues Ultlmatun1.
Recently, the bill sets out, Pastor
Scott, of the Ridgedale church. was dis
missed as the result of alleged charges
of INSTRUMENTATION and refusal to obey
rules and regulations of the church.
1t is then charged that Scott and 9TH
ers took charge of the church in Ridge
dale and, refusing to be removed, kept
up worship. The bill sets out that
Scott and his followers then sent to the
complainant Tomlinson the following
insubordnate ultimatum: Now. there
fore, you are hereby notified that under
no condition, pain or penalty will your
views or opinions be preached. taught,
promulgated incucated or disseminated
by Church of God in Ridgedale, Tennes-
see; that our views and opinions Will
continue to be taught and preached,
etc, at same church"
The bill against Scott and other de-
PENDANTS was then filed and an injunc-
ton was then issued against Scott, re-
straining him from preaching, worship
ing, etc, in the Church of God. at
Ridgedale and restraining the other
defendants from attending the church.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
SENSATION in
SCHOOL CIRCLES
Serious Charges Preferred
Against Prof. BiI|ingsIey,
C0IOred.
TO COME BEFORE BOARD
Residents of Orchard Knob
Charge Principal With
Irregularities.

A sensation is county school circles
leaked out Saturday when 1t became
known that Prof. A. NJ. Bilingsley.
colored, principal OF the Orchard
Knob colored school. had been cited
TO appear before the county school
board on charges of serious nature.
Two petitions, one signed by 176
residents OF the Orchard Knob pre-
cinct and the other by $50 residents,
charge the professor with irregulari-
ties in connection with the handling
OF Red Cross funds and the Earn
and Give" funds. The Orchard Knob
teacher is further charged with forg-
cry, failing to turn in money collected
for garden truck and for renting out
the school grounds and keeping the
money. The two petitions were re-
Gently presented. to the school board
when citizens attended in a body. So
serious were the charges the school
board then set the case for a hearing
in the county court room Sept. 1s, at
which time the matter will be thor
oughly threshed out.
It is understood that the professor
will put up a hard fight to prove his
innocence and to re-establish his
standing in the community. II was
stated Saturday morning that,
whether the school board upholds OF
dismisses the charges against the
professor. witnesses will go before the
grand jury.
At a regular meeting OF the board
on last Tuesday the petitions and
protests against Prof. Billingsley
We're presented and the case was then
set for a trial. Since that time every
effort has been made . to keep the
matter quiet but Saturday morning
it leaked out. The final outcome Of
the case will be awaited with in
terest
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06

Sergt White, one of the first mill
tary policemen who served in Chat
tanooga, has returned to this city,
after a long period of service "over
there" He visited police headquar-
ters Saturday morning and was
heartily greeted by officials and other
friends at the city hall. Sergt. White
was on duty here when Capt. Ken
meth Kern was in charge of the mill
tary police. White was on NJ. j.
duty in France. Sergt. Baldwin an
other member of the first local pro-
vost guard, Is stationed at Brussels,
Belgium.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06

I'm this connection, of course, the
heavy loading of equipment is an
other important factor and, in spite
Of the known difficulties of securing
much cooperation along these lines,
there is no doubt that something can
be done, and, perhaps, with the
threatened car shortage, a more &C
tive interest in this particular field OF
oHdeavor can be secured.
During the period which ended
some weeks ago in which there was
q surplus OF equipment doubtless the
efforts of freight service agents, oper-
ating officials and local agents, who
had been giving close attention to the
minimizing of delay to equipment, be-
came somewhat relaxed. II should
be apparent that under present and
prospective conditions as much en-
ergy is needed now as at any time
in the effort to keep cars from being
detained in loading and unloading.
Report Delays.
"While the freight service agents,
who con stantly circulate among ship
pers, afford the best means of deal
ing with the situation, at the same
time officers and employees on the
operating Sld1 SnOulu 10 lIlciT blldi0
especially in calling attention Of the
freight service agent to instances Of
delays that the latter may then deal
with the shipper concerned.
Wont you please at once take up
the reorganization of this work with
a view of seeing that everyone is
keyed up to obtain the highest pos
sible efficiency?
'While on the general subject, beg
to point out that all the delays to
equipment and undertaking cannot
be charged to shippers and receivers.
as numerous instances come to our
attention from time to time indicat-
ing that through neglect cars are
permitted to stand around awaiting
billing or forwarding instructions, the
yard men seeming not to notice such
delays and not reporting same. All
of which would seem to emphasize
the need of regular and accurate yard
checks"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
LOCAL FLASHES

A suit was filed in chancery court
Saturday morning by Henry Nc
Kelvy seeking to collect $500 dis
ability policy from the Fraternai
Union of America. The bill sets out
that the complainant had policy
with the defendant company Tor
$1,000 in case of death and $500 in
the event of permanent injury. Com
planant sets out that he was per-
manently injured, so adjudged by the
defendant company's physician, and
that despite this, the company re-
fuses to pay the full amount the
policy called for. The suit was filed
through Allison, Lynch & Phillips.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06

Flower was suffering from q bad case
OF self Inconsistencies and imagined that
every woman who went by was smitten
by his manly charms.
what you need is good beating"
said the Judge. II am going to fine
you $50 and costs. and I am sorry l
can't make 1t $1,000.
A naval recruiting officer testified
that Flower had enlisted In the navy
some time ago, and had been given
transfer papers to headquarters, but
had failed to show UP. Flower admitted
the charge, and said that he had not
reported because he had lost the papers.
He was ordered held for the naval
authorities"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Woman Admits Drunkenness.

Kate Pcksley. white woman, ar
rested near the carnival grounds last
night on charges of being drunk on
the street, appeared in police court
this morning, with a plea for mercy.
She said that she was 50 drunk that
she remembered nothing about her
arrest, and promised to go to her
home in Atlanta if the court would
dismiss her case. She was dismissed
without fine.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Girls May've Wanted Flower,
But Not Of Ticeman Variety
Nothing in Name" Say the
Maids-Eifty and Costs,
Says Judge.

For trying to prove to three girls
that no was just as sweet as his name
Iiceman Flower, arrested on charge
OF disorderly conduct. drew a fine Of
$50 and costs Saturday morning. Flower
ght and saw three young girls walk
p.st. He asserted that they smiled at
him. for which reason he followed them
g ycral blocks. The girls annoyed by
Ia persistence and his impertinent re-
r. rhs. threatened to report him to the
ice. 'If you have me arrested, I'll
6, = even with YOU" he said
Shis morning Flower assured the
calirt that he was lonesome and thought
tNat because the girls smiled at him he
might make date" with them. The
.iris maintained that they were not
even aware of his existence until he
b. gan to follow them.
Exaggerated Ego.
Judge Fleming said that in his opinion
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Monopollsts Rope or the ocean.

IPlttsbuTgh LtautTJ
Charley. dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, ARE we going to have free
dom of the seas?"
why are you so Interested"
IT haven't forgotten the way we
were treated at the beach last sum
mer | don't believe anybody has a
right to rope off the ocean, and then
charge YOU so cents for the privilege
of bathing in it."
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
CHANGES BUSINESS
", q. WIIliraham Leaves Lumber
Business for Auto Line.

w. p. Willingham. who has for a
number OF years been connected with
the Willingham Lumber company as
grlretary and treasurer, has severed
wis connection with this concern and
altered the automobile business. Mr.
Willingham has secured the agency in
Chattanooga and adjacent territory for
the Superior motor trucks
Temporary office and salesroom has
been secured at 52S-530 Broad street,
where several demonstration trucks are
on display. The concern will be known
as the Willingham Motor Truck COM
pany, and for the present will contine
their attention exclusively to the SUI
perior trucks. Mr.. Willingham contem-
plates n service station and proposes
to operate one of the most modern and
up-to- the minute motor truck repair
shops and service stations in the coun-
tfv
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Attennted Robbery Fails.

A negro tried to get into the Bos-
ton Loan office on Ninth street Fri
day night, but the proprietor was
asleep inside, and, aroused by the
crash of glass from a window that
had been broken out, made dash
for the would be intruder. The negro
was swift on his feet and dashed
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Lads DISCHARGED,

Robert Hughes, Larsen Phelps, Car
ME Beavers and Robert Grant, four
negro boys, arrested near the fair
grounds Friday evening on charges
of larceny, were dismissed with a
warning, in the city court this morn
ing. The boys were charged with
the theft Of some baseballs,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06

ascertain the extent of his injuries.
When Wann's ambulance arrived on
the scene Wright was In semicon-
scious condition He was rushed 10
Erlanger hospital, where he received
medical attention.
The police endeavored TO get a line
on the driver OF the chr. but their ef-
forts were unsuccessful
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
POLICE GET COMPLAINT =.
Attorneys Protest Against Action OF
Market Street Loafers.

A vigorous complaint In regard 10
young men Hanging out" in front of
Market street poolrooms and making
remarks about women and girls who
pass by was voiced to Chief Hackett
Saturday morning by local attorney.
The complainant had reference to the
wearers of "shoo fly suits.
Washers" who have been congre-
eating at the entrances to downtown
department stores were also COM
planned Of
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
REFUSE LAUNDRY

Threatened Strike Discharges Busl-
ness OF Nashville Concern.
Nashville, Sept. 6.--(Special)- NEARLY
all Of the laundries In the city are de-
clining to receive packages today. in
view of an effort being made to or
ganize laundry employees. SO far as is
known the only concern which uses
the union label continues to take in
packages.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
School on Display.

A perspective of the new Wyatt
High school, designed by r. H. Hunt
local architect, is on display in the
show windows of T. II. Payne & Co.,
The plans have just been completed
by Architect Hunt and bids on the
work will be advertised for soon,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Washington Released.

George Washington, colored, ar
rested Friday evening on a charge Of
vagrancy, was dismissed without fine
by Judge Fleming, having given evil
dence of being an honest and faith
full workman.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06

Fire which broke out at BelIs
garage Twelfth and Fort streets Fra
day night about o'clock, dld APP
proximately $500 damage before 1t
was eXtinguiShed.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE
Pelham WRIGHT Hit While Riding
RirvcIe on Main Street

Bicycle on Main Street.
Pelham Wright. young boy resid-
ing at 1909 Beech street, narrowly
escaped death Friday afternoon when
an automobile struck the bicycle on
which he was riding
The accident occurred on Main street,
near the STANDARD OH company and
the auto, after striking the boy con-
tinu,l on its way without stopping to
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Boy Injured.

A son of Rev. Scott was struck by
an automobile Friday evening and
painfully injured. The accident oC
Cured at Main and Willow streets.
The matter was reported to tie po-
lice.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
MILL SEEKS CHARTER
Southern Hosiery Corporation Files Al

Southern Hosiery Corporation Files Ap.
pllcatIon for Charter Here.
Application for a charter OF incorpo-
Hosiery mill Saturday. The incorpora-
tors are: Champe S. Andrews, Sam J.
McAlhster. William L. McAllister and
Fred Frawley. A site has already been
selected for the mill In South Chatta-
nooga, but as no option has yet been
secured, Mr.. Andrews declined to give
the exact location. The new concern
is capitalized at 100000. w. L. Nc
Mister win manage the new mill.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Chancellor Restino.

Chancellor w. B. Garvin leaves to-
night for Hot Springs, Ark, where
he goes to spend his two weeks va
cation.