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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
RIVER TRAFFIC HEAD Is
IN MEMPHIS FOR A DAY

L. 7. Kavanaugh. general manager of
the Mississippi Warrior rivers water
ways, under the railroad administra-
ton, spent a few hours n Memphis Sat-
urday. He held a brief conference with
]. B. Edgar. chairman Of the municipal
terminals commission, and me a num-
Der Of business men interested in the
proposed reorganization of the river
traffic under government control.
Contracts were let many months ago
for a total of 40 new barges, for use In
connection with the federal barge line
traffic between st. Louis and New Or
leans, and some Of these are being de-
livered ~
The future, of the river traffic de-
ponds altogether, Mr.. Kavanaugh said,
upon what legislation is enacted by con-
gress, as to the continuation OF the
barge lines, after the railroads have
been returned to private control.
Mr., Kavanaugh has hundreds OF
friends in Memphis, as he made his
home here for many years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

THAT-There are eighty four re-
flneries In Oklahoma and only a
very few In Texas? Out OF Oklaho-
mas eighty-four ~refineries sixteen
are paying 100 to 200 per cent an
nually, and slXty-elght are paying
from 200 to 500 per cent annually,
Just think OF II! Where can one
find n better opportunity for in
vestment than that Of getting In
on the ground floor Of a refinery?
THAT-Reflning industry is the
one business that has proven,
through nll financial conditions the
most profitable In which money car
be invested II Is as safe as banks
and mortgages, but paying tre-
mendously greater dividends, There
Is no risk, no chance, no specula-
lation, 1t is the marvel of the
financial world.
In 1910 there were only 400, 1000
automobiles. In 1918 there 4 were
1000, 000i In 1919 It Is estimated
there viii be 5000, 900! This is what
makes the refining industry good.
And the future outlook Is even
better than anything In the past or
present!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
Our Purpose

We have organized a company capitalized at 100000, divided
into 100000 shares, with a par value OF $lO0 each, fully paid and
worcestershire. We are constructing a refinery of 1000 barrel ca
pacity on a beautiful twentyacre site at wichita Falls, Texas. We
will refine crude oil. We have no leases and will do no drilling.
We simply manufacture gasoline, kerosene and fuel oil. Simply
operate our refinery and pay dividends regularly from the enor-
nous profits OF this business.
We have complied with the rigid blue Sky" laws of Ten
nessee and have placed bond with Secretary of State to protect
every dollar you invest with us.
We have the most beautiful twenty-acre refining site nature
ever built, located on railroad and pipe lines, with abundant water
supply. This and our supply OF crude oil contracted for makes
our project an assured success. All stock is common stock. You
will be a cooperative owner Of each and every part of the refinery
and Of all its assets, but In no way will be liable for any labii-
ties OF the company.
Other refneries are paying from 100 to 500 per cent annually.
There are no failures in the refinery business in Texas. No other
business In the world has such a record, Why do we come here
to sell stock? HERE'S THE TRUTH; Texas is the largest state
in the United States; her oil fields are the largest and richest in
the world. There are thousands Of acres Of undeveloped oil land
in proven fields awaiting only capital to develop, There is not
enough money in all Texas, II every dollar was invested in the oil
business, to develop the vast proven oil fields of the state. !
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
GRAETEST CELEBRITIES
FACE POLICE COURT

Robert T.. Lee, quoted or the police
docket as a loafer, was arrested by
police Saturday on a charge of vagran-
cy. No shame should be felt by trpe-
hearted Southerners. and, boys, II they
do say anything to you just tell them
this
Ulysses Grant was arrested not so
many moons ago on a charge OF Vio-
lating the liouor law; and, would you
believe it.. dignified Abraham Lincoln
was arraigned before the Judge Of the
city court on a charge Of speeding very
recently.
II Is possible that these dignitaries
had been set a bad example by the
great public men, because George
Washington was arrested on July 1,
1918, for prowling.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
VETERAN STIMULATES
RECRUITING FOR ARMY

Maj, IL, II. Landeis, veteran of the
world war and Of the Philippine cam
paigns, who was in overseas service for
more than a year spent Friday on re-
cruiting duty for the army in Memphis.
He returned Friday night to Nashville,
but announced that probably would re-
turn to Memphis Thursday night for
the smoked to be given by the local
post Of the American Legion, and in
the future viii make frequent visits
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
MAUSs TRIAL SET.

Albert Mauss. broker, who was ar
rested in the Falls building Friday aft
ernoo on a charge of violating the
liquor law, will be given a hearing in
city court late Saturday afternoon. Po-
lice claim they found both whisky and
beer in his place and the evidence that
quite a few quarts had been chased
down in the brokers' office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
CAN PRONOUNCE 70 rHE

world that DR.. Burkhart's Vegetable
Compound cured me OF dyspepsia, con-
stipation, govt Of long standing. | con-
slider It the greatest medicine on the
globe today. / will ever praise the
day INfound this great balm.--S. w,
Haywood, Broadway Central Hotel.
New York city. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS

PICCHIETTI-At Colorado Springs,
Col, wednesday afternoon. Sept. 3,
1918, at 1;15 O'Clock. Joseph A., husband
OF FARO Picchietti. aged 80 years. father
OF Adele Picchietti, son of Angelo and
Catherine Piccheitti, brother of Mrs, p.
G.. Santi.
Funeral will take place from resi-
dence, 1905 South Wellington street, to-
morrow Sunday afternoon at 2;30
o'clock. Services at St. Patrick's church
al 3 o'clock. Friends OF the family in
yited :
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
Expenses, Earnings
and Profits

Daily Gross Income.
Gasoline, $50 hbls. az gals.
to l Dbl, 27,120 gals,) at
lie per gal. A,Il2.40
Kerosene, 400 bbls, at 1hc
per gal, .....,,,r,...... 1,26O.OO
per bbl. .u...,sn.".,.,,' $4,000
(Loss per day, 100 bbls, Total
number Of bbls,, 2,000,)
-
Total S7,S62,4 40
Expenses,
1000 bbls, crude oil at $3.50
per Dbl. .,....,n.."$ 100000
lJAhor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ol.Vu
Office expenses ,".,,...... 5000
Insurance and taxes. 1000
Fuel and lights ,,u.u."., 1000
Total .,,..,..,..Nn.,$ 6,251,OO
Daily gross earnings 49,, 1S62.N
Daily expenses ....n,.. 6,26l.00
Daily net profit ,,,u.u..$ 2,6ll.4
Monthly net profit .,,,,,, .7S,Si2.0O
Yearly net profit y,,..., $40, 10000
(These large profits are possible
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

sRise. Fall.
The river at Memphis will rise during
the next "a to 36 hours, then fall.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06

for one
This is pmly an oil refinery proposition. We do no" boring" for oil We manufacture g@-
kerosene andt fuel oil from tho crude product to supply the everhcreSng tremendous de-
mandn for such products
The Wall Street Journal says that the lmed part of the profits of the STANDARD OF Com
pny is made in tep refining and marketing of oil the company leaves the uncertainty of getting
oil to others.
We believe in following the wisdom of hose who have amased tho worlds greatest fortunes
The wise investors and meme means are buying NN Tex RenneSd stock
tons some time in September October, and out of the profits of this unit we will be able to pay
dividend of or 10 per cent before Chkmas We are now buying all the materials necessary
the completion of our ene plant of 2O00barh capacity. This is madep possible by the rapid
sale of our stock and will enable to get thu whole plant in operation a mupe of months sooner
than our earliest expectations
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
YOU never HAD A CHANCE
BEFORE

To get in on the ground floor AT PAR of an oil field refinery which had
its site bought and paid for, plenty of oil to refine, and construction well
under way! And all by expert management, Two of the BEST EXPERTS
in the United States are constructing this plant.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-06
News of RiUers
River Bulletin.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 6, I am.
Flood Rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-13
SEATTLE AND
ABANGAREZ HERE
WITH 1648 MEN

New York. Jan. 1.-THE United State,
cruiser Seattle arrived here today fro..
Blest bringing lli2 officers and men OF
the American overseas forces Tn.
Transport AbaI'sar also arrived from
Bordeaux with IS officers md IL men
The Seattle, which left Erest oil
December u, was two days overdue
~" ran into heavy weather 500
miles out and great seas washed
over her. keeping the troops below
decks for two days. \ lifchoat was
swept into the sea. When the Seat
tie locked At IToboken officers and
men felt the force OF the discipline
that Major General Shank", i'll
charge Of the port of embarkation,
recently announced would be en-
forced TO stop the practice Of soldiers
going absent at the gang plank
The So army officers were astonisheu
when notified that nobody would be
allowed ashore until tomorrow MORN
ing. when the units will be debarkcd
and sent 10 Camp Mills.
The units on board are the Fourth
Anti Aircraft Machine Gun Bat
'shIioii' WIN - ofuhCfS anu UON IHcU,
the Fourth .tDti--iiruraft Sector.
with IL officers and $50 men, the
Eighth Anti Aircraft Sector. with IL
officers and -, men. and the 309th
Trench Mortar Battery with five Of
ticcrs and l., men. No wounded or
caSlalS are aboard. Captain Hubert
Welcome VI Waitham, Mass. in
command OF the second battery of
the Eighth Anti Aircraft described
nuw his battery had placed time
homhs on German plane they
Gownc' in No Mans Land with q
harragc fire, and. returning to their
own trenches saw German infantry
creep forward and gather around the
machine just as the bombs exploded.
Official credit for sinking Il C-boat
was given to the crew OF Chases 14s
II command Of Lieut.. J. p. Morse "
PittSfiel1. Mass. by the British Ad-
mirali'y. the returning naval off,
GERS announced. On February -. the
speedy 11n-foot chases encountered
the submarine at dawn off the Isle
Of Wight and after the discharge OF
depth bombs. oil and Wreckase APP
prarcd on the surface.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-13
MARINE WORKERS
CEASE STRIKE AT
REQUEST WILSON

New York, Jan. 1.-The Marine
Workers, whose strike has tied up the
port of New York for three days,
voted tonight to return to work as
soon as possible, i'll compliance with
tho cabled request Of President Will
son. according to an announcement
tonight by Stephen j. Condor. secre-
tary of the Marine Workers At1ilia-
ton.
Mr.. Condor also stated that the
strike committee had ordered word to
nc sent Immediately to all members
OF tho utilization that Us many as pos
siblc should return to work ,omor-
row morning He added that the
committee had agreed to leave the
whole controversy for settlement by
the National War Labor Board,
which IS expected to meet Monday
morning at the latest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-13
TWO OTHERS IN DISTRESS

Halifax. \. s., Jan. Io-WireIess sta
tons along the Nova Scotia coast were
kept busy today and tonight recording
messages from steamers il, distress. The
most serious case appeared to be that
OF the American steamer Castalia. to
whose help several steamers hurried
yesterday upon receipt OF word that she
was in danger of sinking. The Eorwe-
gian steamer Bergensfjord ard the Brit
ish steamer War Ethan We're standing
by her tonight waiting for better wealth.
CIR before attempting to take off her
crew. The American steamer G. 4.
FIagg, which reported yesterday that
she was disabled, was towed into this
por. today
y message from the American steam
"r TuckAhoc toGay said that she was
leaking badly but hoped 10 be able to
reach Halifax without assistance To-
night she WAS reported TO be 100 miles
from here and tug was sent to her
help. Late tonight a wireless call for
help came from the Italian steamer An
saldo, about 1O miles southeast of SABLE
island Her helm was disabled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-13
JOHN MASON
ACTOR, DIES IN
STAMFORD, CT.

Stamford Ct. Jan. 1,--Johu Ma
on the American stage. died in II
sanitarium here today. The cause #
his death was given as Bright's dis
ease with complications. Mr.. Mason
came here five days ago from Prov
idencc. Il. l., where he had suffered
breakdown while giving the premiere
Of n new meludrana. The Wor,aH
in Room"
y. H. Woods. theatrical manager.
was here today making arrangements
for tic funeral, which will be held
IN New York. John Mason was born
i'll Orange. n j., so years ago. At the
age of 20 he made his appearance u,
the stage at tho Walnut street thea
ter. Philadelphia. III the next ~ ycar:
he played in Boston and New York,
and then he appeared on the J.ondcn
stage He starred in vaudeville fcr
several years with Marion Manoia.
who later became his wife. He was
leading man with Elsie DeWolfe, An
ME Russell and Mrs. Fiskc in the
following seasons. One OF his great
est successes was as Jack Broke
field" in the "WitchiEg Hour"
After attending Columbia Univcr-
sity Mr.. Mason studied singing for
u year in Italy. He played in The
School for Scandal at the Boston
Museum in 1879. and after season
with Robert Mantell, returned to Eos
ton, starring in revival OF old
comedies. In 1856 he played Laertes
in Hamlet" in which Edwin Booth
was the star.
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Government lntervenes

Washington. Jan. ll.---Thc Gov
eminent stepped in today in an ef-
for, TO end the tic-u Of shipping i'll
New York Harbor caused by the
strike of marine workers on demands
which the boat owners refused to ar
bitrate.
At the request Of President Wilson
and with the assurance of the War
and Navy Departments. the Railroad
Administration and the Shipping
Board that they would abide by
whatever decision was made. the Wa.
La Dor Board agreed to take up the
case nacw. despite the attitude vt the
employers. Arrangements were be-
gun Immediately for Il hearing Mon
day in New York and an official re-
quest was transmitted through the
CONTINUED on Page 3-Col. 81
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BIG MILITARY
OLYMPIC MEET AT
PARIS IN SPRING

Paris. Saturday, Jan. IL A NAM
moth military Olympic meet to be
held in Paris in May or June unde,
the auspices of tho American army!
for athletes from all the Allied fight
ing forces. is projected in plans an
nounced tonight. Gen. Pershing, the
American commander in chief, who Is
taking q Keen interest in the plans, is
sending Il personal letter to the conf
manders-in chief OF the armies OF al
nations with whom the United States
has been associated during the wal,
inviting officers and men to partici
pate. Twcnty-one allied countries will
he asked to take part and it is plan
ned that the games shall surpass an
other athletic competition over con-
Quoted in the history OF sports. The
games will be financed entirely b.
the American army OF occupation
with the welfare agencies now op-
Grating with it.
The French government and the
French arm have given their APP
prevail Of Tic plan and have prom
.sed their hearty cooperation.
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ASSASSIN
LIFE
PADEREWSKI

London, Jan. l:.-1gnacc Jan Pade-
rewski. the Polish leader. has been
slightly wounded by an assassin who
entered tho room of his hotel at War
saw and fired ono shot AZ him, accorl-
ing TO an Exchange Telegraph dispatcn
from Copenhagen rcpor ing advices
from Vienna. Several Bolsheviki imp.;-
Gated in the plot to kill MIN have bee. !.
arrested
Mr.. PadereW SKI has been in Warsaw
several Gays comforting with the Polish
political leaders in An attempt to form
a government representative of all par
Ties. When he arrived in l.anzig on his
Way TO Warsaw the Germans attempt
ed I" prevent him from gong to Poser
After he arrived at Posen and while be
was asleep in hotel a c.owd of Ger
mans ilred on parade OF children who
we're marching in honor g Paderewsl:'
TWO OF the children wer. Killed and sew.
eral bullets struck the Widow OF I'll.
room occupied by Mr. Pa iarewski.
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WOMAN SAYS
SUSPECT HELD AT SAC0
IS MAN WHO ATTACKED
HER AT ROCKLAND IN JULY

Saco, Me, Jan. l2.-Mrs. Raymond
ID. Small came here from Eockland
today and claims to positively identi-
fy Frank Shirley Mansfield. Il dis
charged United States guard. who mas
been detained here as the man who
committed II m'rderous assault upon
her in Rockland July IA last. Mans
field. who is AS years old. claims that
he never was in Eockland in his life
and that he vas at Fort Adams in
Newport. Il. l.. ut the time Of the
HocklaDd assault. He was . member
of Co. Il. Third Battalion. United
states guard, and was discharged
Dec. IL. He says that he has been in
Boston since that time boarding at
IS Northampton and II Rutland
streets until last Tuesday, when he
came to portland. having been en-
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their tanSle Of broken timbcrS AMI
iron Sirders. the top Of the rear car
tact for its entire length. The crash
OF this great battering ram down tn.
aisle ard through the berths of tn
under car swept everything before y
toward the rear end. where the en-
sinc OF the Southwestern, damned
into the platform and practically 10
damaged, acted as a buffer again T.
which the debris piled.
The crews of the two trains re-
iEforced by railroad workmen from
batavia tried for several hours to
bring out the bodies. but it was not
until well on toward noon when
wreckins train equipped with II
large derrick came from Buffalo, that
it was possible to lift away the up
permost car and thus permit the
workmen to get downinto the un-
der car, where all the bodies were
found
There appears to be some conflict
!! betwetn the statements Of railroad
officials and Engineer John Fredley
of the Southwestern as to the re-
sponsibility for the disaster. The
railroad officials say that the rear
of the standing Wolverine was pro-
tectcd by all the usual safeguard,
such as the block system and that
in addition Il 1lagman with n lighted
fusee was sent back along the track
Engineer Friedley says the block
was clear when his train entered il,
Fireman Brill backs his up in this
claim. I'liedley says that the first
danger sign he observed was red
light between the rails on which
his train was travelling. This light,
he claims. was only few car lengths
behind the Wolverine. leaving an
insufficient distance within which 10
Continued en- Page Col. s.
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HEADS
MEET IN FIRST
CONFERENCE

Paris. Jan. l2-tBy The Associated
peace congress- consisting Of Presi-
dent Wilson and the premiers and
foreign ministers Of the foreign pow
ers. Great Britain, France, the United
States and Italy, met at o'clock this
afternoon at the French foreign Of
fec for the first formal exchange of
views and to make arrangements for
the procedure of the conference to-
morrow. at which the full delegations
will be present.
Today's n,eetin. was chiefly inter
cstins i'll its personal aspecta--the
bringing together for the first time of
the worlds best known statesmen,
who are now the guiding figures OF
the congress. The scene as they as
scmblcd was one OF uneQualled activ-
ity. The day was dark and raw and
the statesmen arrived at the mectins
place in heavy wraps. The usual Sun
day calm across the Seine was inter-
Yupted by the great crowds which
lined the Quai D'Orsay, anxious to
pay tribute to the notable figures con
cerncd in the worlds most dramatic
function. Many photographers and
moving picture operators were drawn
UP fianking the entrance Of the for
eisn ministry. Lines OF soldiers and
other guards preserved order.
Marshal Foch was the first Of the
HIGH nlQninnf q Nfia vina fn ovrjVc Hin
came at > o'clock and finding himself
in the van OF the delegations. nc
waited in the vcstibule. The General
issimo was dressed in Il very heavy
field coat. He wore boots with spurs.
and on his uniform he displayed the
insignia Of his rank. Soon after Foch
came Robert Lansing, the American
secretary of state, accompanied by his
military aide. who was followed by
Mr.. Fraser counselor of the -Amcri-
can embassy. At just 40 President
Wilson's limousine swung up 10 the
entrance. The President was accom-
panied by Mrs. Wilson and was greet
ed with cries Of 'Vive Wilson" With
The President and his wife was Ad-
Iriral Grayson. the Presidents physi-
clan. AS he alighted President Wilson
lifted his hat to Mrs. Wilson, who
drove away with Admiral Grayson.
President Wilson wore q dark suit
and orercoat and Il silk hat, and car
ried q large leather portfolio.
AS Mr.. Wilson entered the vestibule Of
the foreign office stephen Tichon, the
French foreign minister. stepped for
ward to greet him and escorted him
into his private Office. where the con-
Continued on Page 4-CoI. y
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ATTY. GENERAL
GREGORY QUITS
WILSON CABINET

Washington. Jan. l2.-Thomas Wa {
Gregory, attorney general Of the Unite
States since l!li. has resigned because
of ''pecuniary responsible les and vii,
return TO the practice u law. Presi-
dent Wilson has agreed 80 his retire.
mcnt next March 1.
Mr. Gvegorys letter "f resi- sna ton.
dated Jan. ., and the Presidents reply
ca5ied from Paris the next day were
made publc tonight at the White
House. The attorney generals letter
disclosed that he had loag considered
retiring from office and had discussed
the matter with III. President Before
Mr.. Wilson went abroad. Mr.. Gresory
is the second cabinet officer to resign
recently on account Of personal imam
cai conditions. William G. McAdoo hav-
ing retired last month as secretary OF
the treasury because he could not sup
port his family on the cabinet mem
hers GALAXY of $1,000 year.
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MAY START
FIFTH LOAN
ON APRIL. &

Washington, Jan. la-Opcning II
the Fifth Liberty loan campaign
April s. the second anniversary III
the declaration OF war against Ger
many is under consideration by
treasury officials. but no decision has
been reached. The Third Liberty
loan drive started on April 6. 1918,
the first anniversary. 1t is planned 20
have the campaign run for three
weeks and to ask for between ti"c
and SIX billion dollars. Whether the
interest rate will be hishr than Ia
per cent. borne by the last issues Ne
ponds partly on the movement Of he
market price of liberty bonds during
the next two months. The bonds Will
be Ct short maturity--in the neigh
borhood Of five years.
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KRASNOYARSK IN
STATE OF SEIGE

krasnoyarsk, Sunday, Jan. 5-{By the
Associated press).-Owins to Bolsncvilt
uprsinSS between here and Irkutsk
and general labor unrest. krasnoyarsl1
IS in a state of siege. Russian officers
serve each night as sentincls, OWNS
10 their distrust of their troops
The Bolsheviki temporarily occupy ing
hamara chaga ana Kausk have been
rcatcn Oft. kraSnoyarsk is being guard
cd by Italian troops. Russians along
The ira Siberian railway are eagerly
awaiting clothing promised them ly
he United states war trade board
from NladivoStoh a Red cross train Is
distributing thousands of bundles: OF
Iothng 10 railway employees. Each
contains Il complete outfit Of unde gar
L ents with material for a suit and over
cyat.