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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
SUPREME COURT DECISION.

In considering the eligibility OF Hon J. ]. Will
liams, candidate for the office OF Mayor, two ques-
tons OF law present themselves, viz. ID Is the re-
qurement of the charter of five years residence in
Memphis next preceding the election constitution
al one' and (2) does the fact that Mr.. Williams
cast vote in Mississippi operate to change his
residence from Memphis to Mississippi, thereby
rendering him ineligible.
BOTH THESE QUESTIONS ARE AN
SEVERED IN THE NEGATIVE.
The requirement of five years residence a
condition precedent to eligibility is unconstitutional,
and has been so held by the courts Of last resort
throughout the Union Permit us to cite one case,
that of City of Evansville, ct al VS. State Of Indiana
ct al 4th L. R. A., 90, holding that
turs Ssia auSsscn Sce
Pxsn aEss Of esn. sEs SsSns
The Supreme Court, speaking through Mr.. JUS Il.
tice Berkshire, says:
The Act under consideration cassrss the citizens q
onsrs q the Board ii tSoss who have
sided in those cities for five years. and ta> those who
Who
which S not osSSns
Who SeSSP dsqSssd resiSd
aton Is removed and they become sgibis for the reason
that the five residence transfers them to the eligi
BILE class
I'VE hold the unconstitutional all Of its parts"
1t, therefore, follows that the five years resi-
dence requirement is utterly void and unconstitu-
tional
But, assuming for the sake of argument, that
the Supreme Court should reverse the position taken
by Mr. Justice Berkshire the question presents it.
self as to whether casting vote in Mississippi
changes Mr.. Williams citizenship from Memphis
to Mississippi
In the case OF Devne, ct al VS. Dennis, Shan
non, 57S the court held that facts indicating that
party was permanent citizen Of Tennessee-such
as voting in our elections, suing and being sued in
our courts paying taxes, and renting land etc-are
overcome by his repeated declaration that he was
citizen OF kentucky, and of his purpose to return to
that State when his government contract was fin
ished
In Hascal VS.. Hartford, 107 Tenn $751; il ap-
pears that II. c. Hascall resident Of Michigan
owned some property in Tennessee for the purpose
OF developing which he temporarily moved to Gates,
remaining there for some years, He voted in an
election there and at one time was elected Alder
man OF the town, declining however to serve On
estate should be divided in accordance with the laws
OF Michigan or Tennessee--iF he were citizen Of
the former state the laws Of that jurisdiction would
govern, and il citizen OF the latter, the laws OF
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
Highly Indorsed,

Samelson's Extra Cigars. BY all who
smoke them. Price &c, Get the Extra"
habit. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

Tennessee would control Our Supreme Court
speaking through Mr. Justice McAllister for unan-
imous court, held:
at appears the that the
Tennessee left his wife and Children at their
home n Michigan, where lived. The
family remained there until the OF H. G. Hascalis
death; In the
other and forth. The object of u. G. Hascall In
coming Tennessee avail himself OF timbered
lands in executing certain contracts with the standard OF
Furnish slaves and headings. His business
essqcates--those most Intimately connected With him
peated declaration by him that his home in
Michigan that he only temporarily in the State OF
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

. %sfs a.. s.s " f'S II t h.
F hack Il 3 ON IN the shove event e tie
Ssossssd ASSURED dcmss this state Is t6st
s5s sisS'" a. IVA ns Sa': ;Sssd
that he refused accept ne Office
deceased i big home and intention TO
for The Fs purpose
1t should be noted, in passing, that this is even
a stronger case than the question of Mr. Williams
transfer of his residence from Memphis to Mssis-
sippi. Mr. Williams lived at Horn Lake only short
time; he voted in primary; but he never sought
office in Mississippi continually commended that
his home was in Memphis and repeatedly asserted
his intention to return to Memphis when his farm
should have been developed and profitably sold.
Certainly under the authority of the Hascal case it
cannot be seriously contended that mere voting in
primary election, for the purpose OF obtaining good
road to run by his farm Mr. Williams transferred
his citizenship from Memphis to Mississippi
Permit us to cite only one additional case and
that is cited because of the ateness in which the de-
csion was rendered In the case of Mayor and
Aldermen of Brownsville, Tenn VS.. Mari, Admr,
sth Higgins SIS, affirmed by the Supreme Court at
Jackson, Tenn, in 1915:
!Ss
fOr his e church o the rural Community n to the city
Rd IL a Y S only s it, 9s 3
20 country sfs
sst (. sS aas
where sn6s
sued Mari his admnstrator Claiming
asRs not iSSs inSSs
h N no 0o but inc
Brownsville
case Of pevne IS. Dennis shan SIS the held
the opinion that each be judged its
@ are that s s1
n n L Seymour
S tS lis
o, S tor %sd T1 20 b so n sRs wS
nS AMEN M Sers at hss Sn o 0%ptsd and he did So
THE court therefore held that he was not citizen
he not for
Sec also Keelin VS. Graves 12s Tenn. 1os"
1t therefore follows that the five years resi-
dence requirement is clearly unconstitutional: but
even should the court hold that the requirement is
valid it is clear from the cases above cited that the
casting of vote in Mississippi did not operate as
transfer of Mr. Williams citizenship from Memphis
to Mississippi Therefore. Mr.. Williams is clearly
eligible for the office of Mayor and when he has
received majority of the votes he can unqueston-
ably take his seat and serve as our next Mayor.
OF STRIFE AND TUR-
peace, prosperity and deoency, go
row and vote for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

question seriously but in order to prove concusivey
that Mr.. Williams eligible to the office, local author
ties on constitutional law were asked for an unbiased
opinion. This opinion herein set forth. The opinion
was rendered only after the most exhaustive study Of
the question: and it is backed up by decisions of the
supreme courts of Tennessee and Indiana Read this
opinion and these court decisions and then go to the
polls and vote for j. ]. Williams with the assurance
that he will be elected and take his seat, threats of
the opposition to the contrary notwithstanding
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

When j. ]. Williams was in the mayors chair the
laws were enforced, streets and sewers were built
bond issues were avoided, both capital and labor
ceived square deal, the health, happiness and pros
pey of the entire community were looked after, the
people were happy, and Memphis made such progress
as never before nor since.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

Tennessee to make money 1t is shown in the proof
that during the last illness of Fl. c. Hascall, his wife
visited him IN Tennessee and expressed her purpose to-
take him back to Michigan to live in the event he
covered The principal facts relied to show that the
deceased acquired domicle In this state ID that
he lived here for several and O that he voted
in primary election, and (s) that he elected
alderman of the town of Gates. 1t should be stated, how
he refused TO accept the office Of alderman and
deceased in respect to his home and his intention to return
to outweigh the fact Of voting in primary running
for office as indicating the real purpose Of the party
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

Permit us to cite only one additional case, and
that is cited because of the lateness in which the de-
csion was rendered. In the case of Mayor and
Aldermen of Brownsville, Tenn. VS.. Mari, Admir-,
sth Higgins, SIS, affirmed by the Supreme Court at
Jackson Tenn, in 1915:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
ROAD BUILDING
PROGRESS IS TO
Be DEVELOPED
Largest Amount Ever Set
Aside by Nation Provided
for Road Improvement.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 81
With full state cooperation according
to the terms of the federal aid road
act, the United States will have tota;
of at least 1914, 100000 for coopera-
tive road building during the next
three years. The federal part of this
fund is assured by an extra appropria-
ton of $209,000,000 in the post office
appropriation bill just passed by con-
gress and signed by the president.
Officials of the bureau of public
roads, u. s. department of agriculture,
which administers the provisions of
the federal aid road act and coopera-
ties with the state governments in the
expenditure of the money, point out
that this amount of funds is the largest
ever appropriated for similar purposes
and for a similar period by any gov
eminent in the history of the world,
and that it enables the federal and
state governments to carry out road
building program of magnitude never
equaled.
Road Definition Broadened
In connection with the great fed
eral-aid program it is also noted that
expenditures for highway work in the
United States this year are likely to
amount to half billion dollars or
more. On reports received from state
highway departments, the bureau of
public roads estimates the 1919 ex-
penditures for roads and bridges at
$3S5,O00,000, or s110,000,000 more than
the average expenditures for 1916 and
1917.
An important effect of the law con-
tanning the new appropriation is that
1t broadens the definition Of a rural
post road. under which class high
way had to qualify in order to receive
the benefits of the federal aid act.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
SARCASTIC HARRY

Traffic Officer Fee has a num-
Der of pet pigeons that look to him
for food and medical attention at
the Main and Eighth ST. crossing
A few days ago one bird had the
appearance of having touch of
the dreaded Flu" Officer Harry
was perturbed and looked to Vet
erinarian Lou Glenn for advice. DR..
Glenn advised throwing some small
quinine pills out to the birds as
has been his custom with corn
and other tedibles. Officer Harry
followed advice and hied himself
to our sanctum of Nostrums and
called for dozen two grain quinine
pills. do you want them in a
box, Officer?" asked we as we were
counting them out. "Oh, no, Ger.
tainly not" replied the genial
Harry, 81 was thinking of rolling
them to eighth and main
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
STORE CACKLNGS

Listen, men! Get your safety
razor blades, old style razors,
strops, shaving soap. After SHAY
ing Lotion and all shaving reQui-
sites at Conkey's. We have just
what you want at the right prices.
We also sharpen then sterilize your
old razor or old blades and return
them as good as new.
Don't Get Cold Feet! II you do.
take a hot water bag to bed with
you. We have good ones for a
dollar and up. Whether you want
a hot water bottle, an ice bag, a
bath spray, or anything in rubber
goods, you can get the very best
here.
We feature Penslar Remedies or
toilet preparations because after
careful i Investigation we have
found them to be the most efficient
and also the best value for the
money to be had.
Don't hesitate to phone us your
wants. We are glad to "Deliver
Free and Freely" also promptly.
Our phone number is 1904.
Remember please we have a
Nurses Register. We also have
Fever Charts, Clinical Thermo-
meters and all sick room needs.
The most delicate skin responds
to the cleansing and bea utifying in
gradients Of which Chaptilla is
composed. Is not greasy or sticky.
Try it. In bottles Csc.
Conkey stock foods and poultry
remedies are nationally known,
nationally used and nationally in
dorsed. Use them and realize the
greatest profit from your live
stock and poultry.
/ COLORITE-Five gross just un-
packed. A new hat for 30c. A
brush in every bottle. Now is the
time to renovate that jaded hat.
ALI colors.
| Make easy work of your house
cleaning this spring. We have
many items in the line of house
cleaning essentials that will afford
you great help. Complete line of
disinfectants, deodorants and moth.
alines. See our special house
cleaning rubber glove. SOC and
worth it.
Defy March winds-Our pure,
neutral soaps will help you do it.
10c a cake and up. Cheap soaps
injure the complexion.
1t costs no more to have a per-
feet fitting truss than one that is
a constant source of discomfort.
Well fit you correctly with the
right kind of truss.
See US for Theatrical Fixin's.
Fountain pens and fountain pen
repairing Photo supplies, finish
ing and cameras.
Ask US about the new Putnam
Dye Tints. On, SO easy, no boil
ing. just dip garment in desired
tint. 1Oc a package.
Try Conkey's Flaxseed. Wild
Cherry and Menthol cough syrup.
No opiates or habit forming drugs.
25c bottle.
See If you require glasses or IL the
glasses you wear suit you. Our
Auto Eye Tester is simple and &C
curate. Our Diamond Spectacles
and Eyeglasses preserve the sight.
$3.50 and $3.50 a pair.
Sootissues and five other makes
of toilet paper. &c roll and up.
Special Stationery Values-Box
and bulk paper.
See our line of Betsy Adams
chocolates and bon bons.
coNkEY STORE POLICY
There's a string to YOUR Money
an every purchase you make at
Conkey's. II everything isn't sat-
isfactory all you have to do is TO
jerk the string-in goes the Paid
Out key on our Register and out
comes YOUR cash. This is the
principle on which the success of
this business was founded. Drugs
With a Reputation" Satisfaction
or YOUR Money Refunded"
Public Be Pleased
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
LOTS OF EXPERIENCE

Applicant wish to apply for
a position as a telephone opera
tor
Supt. Bailey-"Have you ever
had any operating experience?"
Applicant-"Yes, 1 have had my
adenoids removed by DR.. Hays"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
(Tablets.) 1t stops the Cough and
Headache and works off the Cold. f..
w. GROVES signature on each box.
30c.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

CONkEY STORE POLICY
There's string to YOUR Money
an every purchase you make at
Conkey's. II everything isn't sat
isfactory all you have to do is TO
jerk the string-in goes the Paid
Out key on our Register and out
comes YOUR cash. This is the
principle on which the success Of
this business was founded. Drugs
With a Reputation" Satisfaction
or YOUR Money Refunded"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
In THE LIGHTER VEIN
REV. GODFREY AT HIS BEST

The following excerpts from fun
eral ora tons by the late Godfrey
Williams are handed us by a local
undertaken as the Rev's best. Mr.
William ms was a well known colored
citizen-in fact celebrity.
The Good Bro.
"Our heart is a tumult of sad
ness, and life's way has been dark
ened. A familiar form has gone
from our midst that the coming
years will be unable to replace.
To know our friend and neighbor
was to love him. He was the soul
of generosity and kindness. .. -.
He has gone out over the vineclad
hills of time to await the COM
ing of his loved ones on that other
shore. >. >. His will be a seat on
the right of the throne, a place in
glory thru all the eternal ages.
The Not So Good Bro.
elm the due course of human
events Destiny finally came to its
senses, and last Wednesday night
rea ched out and yanked this bad
brother of the colored persuasion
lnIO the unknOWu- we Oou hAo"
where he has gone, and care a
damsite less So far as this COM
munity is concerned we can spare
him with pleasure. He was a boul-
der upon the rails of progress; he
was against everything that stood
for better citizenship. :. ;. :. He
was a parsimonious chicken thief,
low-down, and foul of mouth and
died leaving an unpaid subscrip-
ton to the church. :. :. :. We
are humane, we are forgiving, and
just before the undertaken screw
ed the lid down, we put in a seer
sucker suit, a palm-leaf fan, and a
thermometer. We hope he'll have
a darn big lot of use for them.
Laus Deus.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
EARLHAM CHEMISTRY
STUDENT DEMONSTRATES

There was a young chemistry tough
While mixing some COMPOUNDED
stuff,
Put a match to the vial,
And after a while
They found his front teeth and a
cuff.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Man wants but little here be-
low" remarked the new arrival in
Hades as he hurriedly removed his
overcoat.-Con.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

We feature Penslar Remedies or
toilet preparations because after
careful Investigation we have
found them to be the most efficient
and also the best value for the
money to be had.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Don't hesitate to phone us your
wants. We are glad to Deliver
Free and Freely" also promptly.
Our phone number is 1904.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Special Stationery Values-Box
and bulk paper.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
n. C. L. AND EGGS.

Grocer's Sign-"We will not de-
liver eggs alone" Quite right.
Should have corporal's guard at
least.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Remember please we have a
Nurses Register. We also have
Fever Charts, Clinical Thermo-
meters and all sick room needs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03
coNkEY STORE POLICY

See our line of Betsy Adams
chocolates and bon bons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

The most delicate skin responds
to the cleansing and bea utifying in
gradients Of which Chaptilla is
composed. Is not greasy or sticky.
Try it. In bottles Csc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

A Russian Jew wanted to become
an American citizen, and this is
how he filled his naturalization
blank:
Name-Joseph Levinski.
Born-Yes.
Why-Don't know.
ss-Rotten.-Con.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Sootissues and five other makes
of toilet paper. &c roll and up.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

do you think a person. ought to
put all his eggs in one basket"
Eyes. And then lock the basket
up in safe deposit box. Con.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Conkey stock foods and poultry
remedies are nationally known,
nationally used and nationally in
dorsed. Use them and realize the
greatest profit from your live
stock and poultry.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Doctor-"You must be careful
and follow the right directions for
taking this pill"
Pat: "G'wan wild We. There's
only wan direction for it to co.
Con.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

COLORITE-Five gross just un-
packed. A new hat for 30c. A
brush in every bottle. Now is the
time to renovate that jaded hat.
All colors.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Don't Get Cold Feet! II you do.
take a hot water bag to bed with
you. We have good ones for a
dollar and up. Whether you want
a hot water bottle, an ice bag, a
bath spray, or anything in rubber
goods. you can get the very best
here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

See If you require glasses or IL the
glasses you wear suit you. Our
Auto Eye Tester is simple and &C
curate. Our Diamond Spectacles
and Eyeglasses preserve the sight.
$3.50 and $3.50 a pair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Listen, men! Get your safety
razor blades, old style razors,
strops, shaving soap, After Shay
ing Lotion and all shaving requi-
sites at Conkey's. We have just
what you want at the right prices.
We also sharpen then sterilize your
old razor or old blades and return
them as good as new.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Make easy work of your house
cleaning this spring. We have
many items in the line of house
cleaning essentials that will afford
you great help. Complete line of
disinfectants, deodorants and moth.
alines. See our special house
cleaning rubber glove. SOC and
worth it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

A cheerful mind, loving heart
Some work and strength to do it.
A bit to eat, a place to sleep
That's life for me: here's to it,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

1t costs no more to have a per-
feet fitting truss than one that is
a constant source of discomfort.
Well fit you correctly with the
right kind of truss.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

See US for Theatrical Fixin's,
Fountain pens and fountain pen
repairing Photo supplies. finish
ing and cameras.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-03

Defy March winds-Our pure,
neutral soaps will help you do it.
10c cake and up. Cheap soaps
injure the complexion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-20
IL PINE BLUFF BOYS
RETURN FROM OVERSEAS

PINE BLUFF, Ark. Jan. 20. (Spl)-
Twelve of the Pine Bluff soldiers who
went overseas with the 18th division
returned home Saturday from Camp
in a motor truck company forming a
part of the Fourth Arkansas regiment,
but later were assigned to the Hath
ammunition train. The men returned
are Barney Bulkes, Bruce Galloway,
clyde Woodmancy, Leo Harness, Cole
Smith, Carl HogansOn, Willie Thomas,
Garland Samuels, Dany Currey, Grady
Beanison, Victor Maus, and the fol-
lowing will return in a few days: Wal
lace Hurlbert, Don Pointer, Claud
Pledger and Gilland Swan. The Hath
ammunition train was stationed at
Phelan. France, and was in the COM
mand of Col. Hill Carruth, of Warren,
who recently resigned his seat in the
Arkansas legislature because he could
not reach home'in time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-20
lime Brings Happiness
With The Dawn
he Coming Of Baby Marks the Ad-
vent Of a Glorious Future.

Scientists say great stress should be
lad upon the remarkable influence
which the mothers happy prenatal dis
position has upon the health and future
OF the generations to come.
There is a splendid preparationawom-
en- for over half a century have applied
before the stork's arrival, known as
Mothers Friend. This is a most CRATE
ful, penetrating remedy that at once
softens and soothes the myriad of
broad, flat abdominal muscles under
the skin of the abdomen. By its reg
ular use during the period the nerves,
tendons and cords are relaxed and
there is an absence of nausea, bearing
down pains, strain and general discom-
Tort more often than otherwise expert
enced when nature is unaided.
BY the use Of Mothers Friend night
n morning the muscles relax with
ease when baby comes, the time at the
crisis is shorter and pain and danger
Is naturally avoided.
Write the Bradfield Regulator Com
pany, Dept. E. Lamar Building, Atlanta,
Georgia, for their Motherhood Book,
and obtain a bottle of Mothers Friend
from the druggist, by all means. and
get into condition to meet the crisis.