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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
CAR SHORTAGE POINTS
TO PERlLS ESCAPED

The present shortage in passenger
automobiles offers a very clear indica-
ton of what the situation would soon
have been in this country had the war
continued for another year or so, in
the opinion of Harry NJ. Jewett, presi-
dent of the Paige-DetrOit Motor Car
company, Had the great factories con-
tinued to devote their energies more
and more toward the production OF mu~
nitiOns and equipment essential to the
prosecution of war it would have sooa
become impossible to obtain passenger
cars. Thousands Of automobile dealers
throughout the country would have
been forced in a very short time to
close their doors. No doubt it would
have taken several years for the manu-
facturers to get back 10 the nrewar
basis and to resume the manufacture
of passenger automobiles in anything
like sufficient quantity to meet the de-
mand.
Few people realize that had the
wal continued for even a month or sc
longer many businesses In other lines
than the automobile industry would
have been forced out Of the game, Had
the supply Of passenger automobiles
been shut off, the slowing up effect
on business in general would have beer
Immediately apparent,
The conditions would have approx
mated those that would follow If ouI
railroads ceased to run, What would
have happened in this country is indi-
Gated somewhat by the situation exist.
ing in England due to the fact thai
factories were obliged to stop manu-
featuring automobiles. Rolls-Royct
cars that cost when new 5000 have
been sod at prices ranging from S21 GOT
to $24, 900 and 1913 and 1914 models o
cars of any make sell now for more
than they brought when new
Il believe that the rapid pace of mod
ern business and the great accomplish
ments that are possible are due a
much to the aid of the automobile a
to any one thing, possibly excepting
the telephone and the telegraph, |
one could appreciate the aggregate o
time which is saved in n day by tn
use Of the automobile, the realization
would be staggering"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
NEGROES SEND LETTERS
OF THREAT TO BllB0

JACKSON, Miss. July u, (Spl,)--
Gov. Bilbo is the target for a shower
of threatening letters these days from
negroes all over the country, who,
stirred by recent lynChlngs in the state,
seem to be inclined to take 1t all out
on the chief executive.
One received Friday announced that
the governor had only GO days to live,
as a secret committee IN Chicago had
planned his death, while another stated
that the governor would sit down In
his chair some day never TO rise again "
The governor Is entirely u~nperturhed
by the missives IN enjoys reading
them to newspaper men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
KETTLEWELL-C GIBSON
FIRM IS LAUNCHED

Backed by years Of experience in the
manufacture OF vehicle bodies John
kettlewell and Clark Gibson, Sr,, with
others, have formed n partnership under
the firm name Of Kettlewell-Gibsun
company, and have purchased the bust
ness formerly conducted at 277 Monroe
avenue by BrocnS 4 McCauley The
new COMPANY Is capitalized at $4,000
and its articles OF Incorporation show
1t was organized to Manufacture auto
bodies and repair, paint and trim autos
Horse drawn vehicles win also be given
expert attention,
John KettleweIl, for years in charge
of the wagon construction at the James
& Graham Wagon company, has sew.
cred his connection with that firm and
Is to assume the manaEership Of his
own business. His principal associate,
Clark Gibson, Sr, was for 10 years
with Rroens 4 McCauley, and
was formerly yard foreman for the Lilly
Carriage company. Both know the We.
hiCle business from the ground IN and
their business acquaintances predict fol
them every success.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
Overland Parts Are
Delivered In Air By
Aerial ErpreSSmeR

TOLEDO. O.. July IL. tSpll-A new
epoch In aerial transportation wa real
ICED here when a package Of express
was transferred by messenger from one
moving plane 10 another. several wa
bred feet above the earth The package
contained a number Of Over and auto
mobile parts weighing several pounds
More than 50,ooo persons assembled
within and without the Willard i1emp-
sey arena witnessed the feat which was
accomplished by Lieut. Omer l. Lock
lear, ace Of stunt flyers.
The achievement served as q further
demonstration Of the possibilities of
aerial transportation. It was sponsored
by George w Browne. Western rep
resentative OF the CurtiSS Acrupianc
corporation, which has Just inaugurated
the first aerial express line.
LOCklear a few months ago literally
"leaped" into fame by dropping from
one aiTplane through space to another.
Since that time he has repeated this
feat numerous times and has success
fully attempted other difficult stunts
While balanced on the wings Of a plane
or hanging from the landing gear. To-
day was the first time, however. he
ever has attempted TO carry anything
with him when he changed planes in
midair.
As though catching a passing street
car, Lieut., Locklear walked fearlesSlv
out upon the wing while the two planes.
both going at a terrific speed, came
close enough together to allow this in
treptd aviator to swing out through
space from the suspended ladder.
As the two planes Unanswered for
position, a hush fell upon the great
thrung Of people,
The one plane with the short rope
ladder attached worked in close to the
lower plane upon the upper wing OF
which Lieut., locklear was poised. As
the adder came within reaching dis
lance, he suddenly clutched 1t. swung
free and then climbed into the higher
plane.
This demonstration was made after
the two planes had inaugurated an
aerial express service as u commercial
reality by delivering a load Of Fedora
tires from the Federal tire factory at
Cudahy, Wis. to the WHY'S overland
company here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
GOVERNOR GARDNER
CAN'T VISIT JUBILEE

HICKMAN, Ky, July 70. (Spl)-
Gov. Frederick y. Gardner, of Mis-
souri,, has advised the centennial com
mittee Of Hickman that it will be i'm
possible for him to accept their invi-
tation to be with and address the peo-
pie Of Hickman next week on account
Of the special session Of the Missouri
Legislature.
Hickman Is the birthplace Of GOV
Gardner and the committee was cs.
p~cciauy anxious that he come back
home" next week and attend the home.
coming and help celebrate the towns
one hundredth anniversary,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
ri lie MOUNTAIN WILL
GREET BAPTlSTS SUNDAY

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. July T.,
(Snl)-A special feature Of the hlg
North Mississippi Baptist ehcanipn1eut
% viii be "Seventy-five Million Dollar
dav for blue Mountain which has FOR
its object the bringing wildly before the
Paptists of Mississippi the campaign 10
raise this huge amount during one week
in the winter as the five-year program
Of the Southern Baptist convention.
Mississippi's allotment Is S5'3Vo, WV
set erart for the consideration OF this
vast financial drive, is to, stimulate tn"
assembled religious leaders to a clearer
An, recitation Of the gigantic task and the
splendid possibilities Of ultimate achieve
mani
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
MlSSISSIPPPS FIRST
GUARD BODY FORMED

JACKSON, Miss July ~. (Spl)-
Mississippi's first National Guard com 70
pany since the world war will be ready
to muster in at VicksDurg by July Il,
according to a statement issued by
Adjt. Gen. Erie c. Scales.
A company is in process Of formation
at Port Gibson, with Capt. Glenn II.
Smith, formerly a sergeant-major In
the 155th infantry, assisting. 1t Is ex-
!, pected that Col. B.. f. McClellAnd will
be detailed to Mississippi as instructor
for the new guard.
Jackson will probably organize a
within the next few weeks.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
-- - o -
LONGING TO SPEAK.

COLDWATER. Miss, July u, (Spl.l-
A. II. LONGING, candidate for governor,
spoke here Thursday at the Reno the
alter building to a fair-sized crowd Of
voters. He devoted most Of his time to
defending himself against various
charges which have been made against
him for campaign purposes by his OPP
ponents. His address was well received
and he is sure to get a strong vote here.
An three Of his opponents have spoken
here previously.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
DUR0C-JERSEY MEN TO
BUY IN MISSISSIPPI

JACKSON, Miss, July -. (Spl)-
Duroc-Jersey fanciers from all parts OF
the United States win attend three
sales to be held in mississippi this
month. The sales are part Of a cir
cult, embracing the entire South, The
first will be at Pine Crest farm,
Charleston, July 80; the next at White
Duroc farm, Columbia, and the last
at Enochs farms, Fernwood, Aug, |.
Duroc sales in the state last year were
record breakers. the Enochs sale set
ting the highest mark In the history
of the breed for average price,
The three Mississippi herds men
toned own some of the finest Durocs
in the world.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
QUITS CLERKS RACE.

COLDWATTiR. Miss, July u, (Spl:)-
Smith Cooper. Of this place, has with
drawn from the race for chancery clerk
Of Tate county on account of i'll health.
He has lust returned from a Memphis
hosr ital, and finds that he Is not phys
icallv able to make the campaign. Tho
election of his opponent, NJ. NJ, Thomp-
son Of Senatobia. is thus assured unless
there are other entries at the eleventh
bonr
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
CONDITIONS ARE
BETTER IN SOUTH

JACKSON. Miss, July IL. (SplD-
Crop conditions in South Mississippi
past two weeks. and with reasonable
good seasons, average yields will be
Rad in many places, according to Bura
Ullhun. supervisor Of negro schools,
who Returned here Friday after a tour
of the state,
Mr.. Hilbun found corn over much
of the northern section of the state
in bad shane, az II result of the heavy
rains, and unless the late yield Is good,
a shortage is faced there.
Delta farmers have made rapid strides
in clearing their cotton Of weeds and
grass, and the plan. while small, Is
growing well Weevl; are reported as
unusually plentiful.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
LEGION POST CHARTERED.

NATCHEZ, Miss, July IL. (Spl)-
The local post of the American Legion,
which was organized or July |, has re-
ceived its charter The post was named
in honor Of Herbert j. Remondet, firsL
soldier from Natchez to be killed in aC-
ton during the world war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
IS A L OFFICER.

COLUMBUS, Miss, July II. tSpl)~-
Or. r. II. Henry has been reelected
chief health officer Of Lowndes county
for another year, this action having
been taken Thursday by the board of
supervisors, which Ia holding its regu-
lar monthly meeting at the courthouse.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
LABOR IS SCARCE.

NATCHEZ, Miss, July II, tSpI)-
Large employers of labor in this sec
ton are experiencing great difficulty in
securing men for ordinary tasks, and a
movement has been started for a vigor-
u enforcement of the vagrancy laws,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
FEDERAL
LAW TO REDUCE
MOTOR STEALING
Detroit Journalist Brands
Car and Truck Theft as
Colossal EviI' Against So
Ciety in General.

To Congressman
House OF Representatives.
Washington, d c.
earnestly urge your serious o n
slderation for the enactment Of a
FEDERAL law that will establish motor
car thettS as a federal offense.
Name
Street
City ..........., State
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12

III you believe the motor car should
pc protected against the thief with a
iederaI law. fill out this blank and mail
II TO your congressman
BY n. c, BRADFtELD.
LET'S matt motor car thefts with a
Cyril Arthur Player. editorial writer
on the Detroit News, formerly automo-
bile editor of the Seattle Post Inteli-
gencer, proposes a federal law that
would protect the motor car or truck
owner from this colossal evil against
society-motor car thievery. He sug
gests a federal status which would com
pei the registration Of rotor vehicles.
passenger cars and trucks with the
federal marshal, attorney or other of
fetal who deals in the enforcement of
federal laws, Mr.. Player would have
the manufacturer cast numbers on his
various units. 1t would be an offense
under federal law to steal a car or
truck; to try and effaCe or disguise
such numbers; no car could be sold
unless 1t was accompanied by a fed
eral certificate Of registration, which
would be in effect the registration OF
a bill of sale with the federal govern
ment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
Action Needed.

Something must he done to halt or
stop the theft Of motor cars. 1t Is
costing millions of dollars and a large
number OF men to trace stolen motor
vehicles, 1t Increases the first cost
and Increases the yearly maintenance
cost of motor cars. Insurance premiums
have been placed at excessive figures
because of such stealing, and the flu
ture indicates hat unless some protec-
tive measure with teeth in it appears
they will still further increase. Motor
car thieves are occupying too much
time and causing too much worry for
police departments. 1t is teaching crime,
because 1t has been an easy matter
to steal and dispose Of a motor car
with punishment prospects light even
in extreme cases.
Steps are under way in Detroit to
have the Detroit Automobile club and
the Detroit Automobile Dealers asso-
citation get back of a movement for
such a federal law. Both organizations
will discuss it at their next meetings.
A. l.. Z~eckendoyf, Cole and Chandler
dealer and president of the dealers or
gani2ation, and G, Edward Bleil, Re
public truck manager, a director of the
Automobile club, are both strong for
the enactment of such, legislation,
over 5000 letters are leaving Detroit
addressed to the automobile dealers
throughout the country, urging that
they exert their influences for the en-
actment of such federal legislation,
They are urged to take it up with their
local dealers organization. with the
National Automobile Dealers associa-
! ttav, nod tlAtp nnarrnuuFNn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
See Power Dearth.

Prediction for the future indicate that
there will be a shortage OF man power
in the country, so much so that the
national government will he forced 10
suggest ways and means of curiaillng
unnecessary labor. Men detailed to
hmnt motor car thieves would fall un.
der such a ruling; a federal law would
reduce the number of men ENGAGE IN
such work and give a man that kind
Of protection for his motor car that ne
is entitled to. ~ ~
Congress has devoted a great lea OF
attention to the third largest lndustry
when they were in need of revenues
some congressman will establish MN
self as the champion for'the large NUN
Der of motor car owners in this couh-
try today, .hiou i'm
p ara motoring public Is interested in
G IS ass mps1rse'S that motor car thieys,y
win be halted, if not stop ped t II a thus feus
a. "a seeus 10 he the ansWer-then a
federal law is what we want quickly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-07-12
Just Needs a Start.

There seems to be no doubt that the
movement, once started and then
backed by some strong organization IN
the automobile industry, will result in
federal legislation being enacted. The
industry itself can spell the doom OF
the motor car thief,
No one sees an opportunity Of in
juring anyone in the enactment OF such
a law, unless it be the organized gangs
of motor thieves. Police departments
in all large cities would welcome such
a law. It would be folly to quote the
| amount Of money that is involved year
ly in car thievery; that it would ex-
tend yearly into eight Figures, and pos
sibly nine is conjecture, Close to q
million dollars, if not an excess of
that sum, is spent yearly in tracing
| stolen motor cars; a large number OF
men are engaged in this business who
could be doing something more protlta-
Bile for their community.
Motor car stealing has Increased m
surance rates and there Is every mai
cation that unless something, is done
the insurance companies will be forced
to stin further advance theft premiums
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-23
RATE CASE FILED

Montgomery, April -(Special.)-The first rate case to be docketed in Alabama since the United States took charge Of the railroads went on the books of the Alabama public service commission Mon day hfternoonS The complaint, directed against '. alter D. Hines, director gem eral, and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, was made by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. AL legations that rates charged on live stock at points on the Louisville and Nashville to Montgomery are discriminatory are made in the complaint.
 Representatives of Mir. Hines were served with proper papers by the commls- sion late Monday. The case will come Ip at the regular meeting of the commission on May ,.
 other rate cases will be filed against the railroad administration and various rail- roads during the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-23
Montgomery,

Montgomery, April 2.-(SpeciaD Names of three Birmingham citizens were added by Governor Kilby Monday to the delegation named to go to the port of ar rival to welcome the Alabama soldiers from France. The governor late Saturday announced the names of the committee, and at the same time he asked that all go, if possible, to meet the boys. The list of Birmingham men named Monday in addition to those named Saturday follow: B. F. Moore, John Taylor and H. s. Ryall
 Others added to the list follow: Dr. Edward Wren, Talladega: MeLane Til ton, Pell City; J. E. Hafner, Bessemer.
 The committee members are asked to communicate immediately with Lieut. Gov. Nathan L. Miller of Birmingham, for the purpose of ascertaining what plans have been made to make the trip. If pos sible the delegation will travel together and will stay together at either New York or Newport News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-23

will succeed pr. Robert A. Smith of Brewton, who resigned shortly after an administration bill was introduced in the legislature which would have abolishe 1 the position of inspector-physician. Major Hawkins home is at Greenville, Butler county.
 A strong delegation of Butler county citizens called on the governor Monday to recommend the appointment of Ma1oc Hawkins. In the delegation was J. Lee Long, representative from that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-23

When a persons back seems almost broken and their shoulders weigh like lead, and every twist of the limb or muscle sends pains shooting about. why, all of us remember that uric acid does these things and what we need is lit tie Iron to drive it out of our system. We don't heed a laxative. We don't What we need is just ONE LITTLE THING. that is IRON.
 Get a bottle of highly concentrated ful in a glass of water after each meal and see what quick. short cut it makes to relief and freedom from pain. Take this regularly few days to help the blood The rheumatism and uric acid will soon disappear and you will feel like a different person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-23
THE LATEST PROPOSITION

day or two ago the directors of this corporation decided to increase the capital stock by a million dollars. The stockholders were entitled to subscribe to the new issue at par, that is to say S100 share. Yet the quotations which told of the market value of the stock were approximately s20O0 a share. Therefore these stockholders will re- ceive stock at par, although the mar ket price is now in excess of 5000 share. Of course if the stockholders should sell shares and receive this enormous increase in cash, then the government would step in and take a considerable part of it on account of excess profit taxes. There seems to have been very ingenious arrangement perfected whereby the stockholders can enjoy these rare privileges without being compelled to make report to the government or to visit the office of the tax collector
 A stock holder will get two chares for s200; he could sell these two shares for s4000 and that is 20 per cent profit on the market value of the stock. He will receive certain cash dividends based upon par of the stock so that upon two shares he will receive $260. Therefore these dividends will not only pay for the two shares of stock but also yield to the stockholders S62 in cash.
 The experts have reported that these properties undoubtedly contain wealth in oil which will certainly amount to as much as a hundred million dollars before the oil is exhausted, if it ever is, and will very likely be of the value of $200, 000 000 Here then Is a corpor ation started not long ago for the ex ploitation of coal whose capital will by September be no more than $6,000,000 ,lxt l.. af ha carefully estimated wealth contained in it being not less than $100,000,000, and maybe $200, 100000
 Men who have had long experience in the financial district and who are familiar with the history of successful American corporation activities say that there is nothing in the entire rec ord which compares with the story of the modest beginning of this corpora tion, an dthen the discovery that it was in the possession of wealth aggre- gatinE many millions. Furthermore, there Is no record which tells of par value of stock of $100 with a mar ket value in excess of 5000. Naturally enough it is to be close corporation. But the management of it and the re- lation of President Marston to his stockholders have been such as to command respect, even admiration. For in other times the executive head of corporation who have had private knowledge that the corporation was in possession of great wealth of which the stockholders knew nothing, did not hesitate to buy in this stock in order that they might realize to their per sonal advantage upon this wealth.
 President Marston has communicated frankly and fully with his stockhold- CTS He has cautioned them against disposng of their stock, urging them not to be tempted by reason of any phenomenal offerings of cash for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-23
WHAT IT MEANS FOR TEXAS

Of course this sudden discovery of vast wealth in oil in -norehern central Texas means much the state of Tex as. There will be established, and in lished, various industries associated with the converting of crude oil into marketable products. Long pipe lines will constructed. A great increase in population will follow the exploita- ton of these resources and undoubted- ly an increase in transportation facili- ties is inevitable.
 Texas will get back some part of the wealth, although perhaps indirectly. which of sudden has been discovered in a hitherto almost neglected part of that state.