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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18
The TRACTION PROBLEM.

" Is charged by the Memphis
lNeWs-Scimitar that the increase OF
street car fares in the Bluff City tc
''recoup" war losses is an incident in
the carrying out Of political bar
gain, the first act In which consisted
of the desertion of that city by the
government, which had been elected
and the second, in which was the
passage Of the public utilities bill at
the recent session of the legislature,
All of which is quite a serious in :
dictment when preferred by a re-
sponsible newspaper As such 1t de-
serves consideration.
The Memphis street railways, like
those in Chattanooga, are in the
hands of receivers. The increase of
fares to six cents was sanctioned by
the railroad commission which, as
above indicated, now also functions
as n public utilities commission.
Whether or not this last act was in
furtherance of a political scheme, it
has caused the traction situation in
Tennessee to take on the form of an
acute issue. And much the same
condition exists all over the coun-
try. Everywhere traction interests
are apparently experiencing a finan-
cial crisis.
The responsibility for this situa-
ton is a matter upon which opin-
ions vary. The corporations declare
that 1t is due to advances in the
pay of employees and the greatly in
creased cost of construction ma
terials 1t is insisted by the people
in many instances, however, that if
wasteful management and water in
the capital stock were eliminated, the
street railways would be economi-
cally self-sustaining. The issues are
thus Joined. 1t is, however, we be-
lieve, an economical, rather than a
political question, one in which the
prices will probably have to give
way to facts as they are ascertained.
Street car fares of anything more
than a nickle seem to be violation
of an established right, so powerful
has been the influence of custom.
Moreover, it Is an annoying incon-
venience. 1T is doubtful whether 1t
will prove more financially remuner-
alive than the time honored rate.
But captious objection and criticism
are now beside the point. 1t is con-
structive suggestion that is needed.
The issue is to be met and decided
in some fashion. Emergencies"
cease to be such when they persist.
This question is being studied in ev-
cry city of the country and by the
federal government. 1t is both a To-
cal and a national problem.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18
AUDITORIUM SITE.

We trust the very able members
of the auditorium commission will
make no selection of a site for the
auditorium until all the places I'M
der consideration are before the pub
lie and opinion, based on expert evil
dence, and thorough consideration is
ditorium commission, of course, have
the power to make the selection, and
their judgment must finally con-
troll, but the selection of site is so
highly important matter that we
believe 1t would be very well for
them to lay all the facts about every
site being considered before the pub
cussed before the final vote on the
question of site is taken. 1t is re-
ported that the choice now lies be-
tween the location at the northwest
corner of Fourth and Market, next
to the street car barns, and the j.
A. Caldwell property on top of the
hill near the courthouse, at the
nor HllNtSl Culllt VI hCStiiilt dNClluG
and A street, and running through
to Oak street. There are about 54,-
600 square feet in the location at
Fourth and Market, and about $4,000
in the McCallie and A location. 1t
is proposed to give the old armory in
exchange for some of the property
purchased at Fourth and Market.
The question of elevation above
food tide, landscape gardening about
the new building, commanding ele-
vation, transportation lines, nearness
TO center of population, Possibility of
use for business organizations and |
clubs and many other fac
tors should be thoroughly cohsid
sidered.
The public is able to aid mater
ally in the forming of a correct con-
,lusion. The building is to be erected
With bonds on the property of every
axpayer, and they should let their
opinions be known in this matter.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

That was a remarkable telegram
from Paris a few days ago to the eff
feet that the president believed the
people of this country were in favor
of the repeal of the prohibition act,
SO far as it referred to wine and beer.
Almost on the same date the Kansas
City Star was printing a special dis
patch from Washington telling how
the anti prohibition demonstration
had fzzeled out and instead of 100,-
600 on the steps of the capitol there
were less than 5000. "Candidly it
must be said" writes the Star CORE
spondent, "the widely advertised
demonstration which was going to
SO move congress IL would repeal
wartime prohibition, largely proved
TO be a 'fiivver,' " he says that up to
the morning of the demonstration,
agents had their figures up
TO 100000 The morning of the event
they dropped TO 10000. After it came
or one kindly estimator said 10000,
hut careful observers cut the figure
IN hsis
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18
SILVER coMINa BACK.

Something occurs every few days
to remind us that silver has almost
come back to its former equality with
gold when they were both coined into
money at the ratio OF 16 to 1. 1t is
now selling In the market at around
$1.10 an ounce, but has sold lately
as high hs $t.1g S-4s To bring 1t to
parity It should be worth s1.29 an
ounce. The silver in q dollar at
$1.19 ga an ounce IL worth about
9s cents.
During The progress Of the war
this government melted several hum
Idred million dollars of silver back
into bullion and sold the metal to
Great Britain to be used in India
and China The price received was
about $1.01 an ounce, which was a
considerable profit upon what the
metal had cost before coinage. But
it would now cost the government
more than was realized II 1t should
start out to replace the silver which
1t sold to England.
Just what part win be played by
silver in the currency systems Of the
future is extremely uncertain. It is
suspected that there would be an en-
tirely new alignment. IL the effort
should be made to restore it as a
basic money metal. Formerly this
country awaited the "aid and con
sent" of Great Britain and the lead
ing commercial nations of Europe.
1t is quite probable now that these
would all be willing to follow our
lead to bimetallism.
Now that America "a the greatest
conceivable that She should favor
debts due her as valuable
as possible by narrowing the chan
mel Of basic currency BY a parity
of reasoning it can be understood
how that our debtors might accept
the expansion of the worlds volume
of money even by including silver
in 1t. This would facilitate the pay
ment of their debts and the settle
ment of their trade balances.
Notwithstanding our advantageous
position, the restoration of bimetal-
ism might rebound to the interest
Of this country by promoting its
foreign trade. In the very nature of
nor absorption of the worlds
gold cannot go on forever We have
most of it now. and the streams
pouring in upon us are measurably
slowing up. Shall we discontinue
our export trade or. shall we extend
credits indefinitely? There is no tell
ing when another currency agitation
may develop.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Just this, and have no hesitation about
explaining II. n the tariff Is too hign,
then l am for lowerin' II. an II It's
TO low, I'm for higherin' ~ that's Just
how | stand first last and all the time
Keep an Eye on July I.
The first OF July this year will be
memorable. People who understand
what is going 10 happen will possibly
be disposed to get up az midnight OF
the third. TO see. II possible, TO realize
at all events that the price OF some
thing is coming down. That something
VIII be postage. Letters two cents
again; postal cards cent. Goodnessl
A price actually coming down. and that
right in thu heat of summer. The oe-
cline and fall OF the Roman empire Is
nothing compared with me comins
There are persons by scores and hum
dreds here In Chattanooga who ante
date adhesive postage stamps. Prob
ably there are some who remember the
old system OF carefully folded and wax
sealed letters. sent G. o. D.. to the
folded and sealed. The addressee was
privileged TO pay two shihings," l be-
llevo. when the missive got around to
him after thirty or sixty days at large.
And now they are talking seriously OF
electric mall" proposed system py
which you will write letter. put 1t In
an envelope seal the envelope. stamp
II with certain amount OF postage
stamps md send IL to the postofhce.
There ii will be taken from the envel-
ope and transmitted by telegraphy TO
the saddressee. say a thousand miles
distant, and the next morning he will
have your letter at few cents cost to
you. For few cents further cost. you
will have your reply during the day.
and can send YOUR reply 10 his reply
and the whole correspondence will be
over before both sit down to the ex-
pensive. dinner at a fashionable dinner
hour. .
Anyhow. something is coming down
July First. Hurrah!
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18


prophet. II ney an inspired one.
lie admopGned the colored people 20
become eva Inore valuable members
OF society. Scy' cultivating and preserv-
nns Pr@Sr amount OF sen -respeet.
Minsn uosS hol lnehn ~ al " aasui,lou
LII '1uee ~ Swhsseliipls plesu,nh' AZ
Dus u.snileu ahu ser -sV pr,.s ne ~
II ~ 10 rin1, eon.Shs " n Io snt sop doine
20 risnt, anu eon.enlpt io' uo"'e
"ronN because ~ 10 WRONG
He cited James A. Garfield as con-
spicuous example OF the, possibilities for
advancement under the benign influence
OF the genius OF our free institutions.
II might also mention my friend, Dr,
Wight, as luminous example OF self
made men. but know his innate mod
esty would be shocked were ! 70 mar
rate the striking Incidents OF ms ca
reer. Suffice II to say he had ben
elected Justice of the peace and came
within nifty thousand votes OF being
elected governor OF Tennessee"
1t has been explained that DR.. Wight
was the republican, candidate for gov
ernor In 1878. but declined to make
canvass because OF yellow fever and
his professional duties In connection
with that frightful visitation. DR..
wight replied to the amusing sally OF
his friend by saying the reason he was
not elected governor. was that there
were too many tarnal DEMOCRATS In the
state" He spoke OF Mr.. Temple as a
democrat OF the true type, vine, with
,somesimprovements, would make a tol7
erabiy fair republican.
seIf-Made Man.
The reference to self-made men re-
minds one how common they become
in election campaigns. And 1t is simply
pitiful the various hindrances SO many
of them meet In coming to the official
seat, or trying to arrive thereat. do
not recall that Judge Martin Fleming
has said anything about being a self
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18
IN A REMINISCENT MOOD
Henry M Wtse Discusses Celebration of July of Bygone
Days, and This Incidentally Reminds Him of July /.

the Union. by men of the north and
men of the south: welcome to colored
soldiers into the ranks of fighting men,
enthusiastic acceptance of the in
vitation by negro 'be ttalions and le-
gions." He spoke while there was still
bad blood" in circulation, both as re-
suits OF sectional war lying only fifteen
yearsSin the background and the bitter
est feelings ever aroused in America
by a political election. That danger
GUS upheaval was only four years past;
may not SO much" not four. But
Capt. Temple had been soldier and
an officer of the Federal army during
our Civil war. and knew much of the
lessons it had taught. A man of edu-
cation and culture, a thoroughgoing
business man and something of a poll
tician, he had lived enough among the
people of both sections and mingled
with them sufficiently to speak upon
these subjects somewhat "as by the
cards" Eighteen years proved the en-
tire accuracy of whatshe said while
thirty-eight years demonstrated him a
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18
MEXICO SHOULD BE WARNED.

We fear very much we are going
to have to send an army into Mex
leo. The constant clashes on the
border augur i'll. The Mexican gov
eminent has failed to deal with Villa.
He maintains a force in the field, He
will likely strike across the border
at any unprotected place. If there
were a league of nations Mexico
would be declared a situs where po-
lice work had to be done. We would
be asked to send in an army and
restore order. We ought, before do
inr so, to declare that we will not
annex any territory or impose any
indemnity on the people made
wretched by such insurrectionists.
But it seems inevitable that some
change must be brought about The
Mexican government ought to be
warned that Villa must be appre-
hended. If it is unable TO do this,
then our people in the border states
are due protection from us.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18
WORLD PLAGUE

william Allen White fears a world
plaque unless steps are taken to re-
lieye the food conditions. 80 dire Is
The need for children's food in Ru-
mania and parts OF Serbia that child
rem eight years old are still Juggling at
the empty breasts of underfed
mothers. The famine is raging
chiefly among the Slavic peoples.
Russia. all Of old Russia is a-hunger
One million have died OF starvation
ii Petrograd since the armistice. The
allies have sent supplies into Ru-
mania, but they have not reached the
\ people who suffer most.
Nov we may fairly ask" writes
Mr.. Allen, why civilization has per-
mitted this famine to run unchecked
Never before in the world has such
agony visited the innocent as has
come to the women and children IN
the last ten months. Yet last year
America increased its food export
from approximately 100000 tons in
1913 to 100000 tons" He adds;
aCiviIization cannot play politics
while women and children are staW-
ing. even though we did play politics
this winter with famine sitting at
the table while we played.
"But then the war was on us as we
played. Our hearts still were filled
with the blood lust of war. 1t will be
another world around the table next
autumn.
am Russia and In the Balkans fam |
inc must rage another year, and pers
haps another. 1t win take all the
sacrifice of generous people all over |
the world to keep starvation from |
killing millions, and plague following |
famine to the uttermost parts Of the |
earth. Is II not, therefore. important |
that we should have our house In or
der7 Is it not necessary that every |
nation shall be able to say to its peo- |
pie, this famine and its curse Of pes
thence abroad is no fault Of oursf
we have no part In 1t. Ii the war Is
over why go on Strengthening the in-
noeent for the shortcomings Of the
guilty? Surely there is another way
to enforce just peace. And II the
peace is unjust, IL II has revenge in
IL its enforcement will bring a curse
with 1t. Germany tried that in 1870.
We should profit by her example"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18
Timely Warning.

Don't wait until the last minute,
but act as soon as the first indica-
tons of bilious attack appear, and
you can usually ward 1t off. You
have timely warning. as your appe-
tite fails some hours before the at
tack appears and you keep on eating
because II is meal time. Skip one
meal and take dose of Chamber,
lain's Tablets and the attack can as
a rule be prevented and all the dis
tressing symptoms avoided. Try it.
-(Adv(
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

The peace condition which re-
quires liberated" territory TO pay
its proportional share of pre-war
debts, while exempting it from pay
ment of any portion Of the war debt
might conceivably incline all of Ger
many and Austria to seek liberia
ton"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Clemenceau's insistence that the
German people supported the war
does not signify as much as might
specifically appear Perhaps they
had no choice. Besides, it seems to
be a sort of matter of pride every
where that people support their gov
@ nment in any foreign contention,
regardless of their individual opin-
ions. Whether this is uniformly
justifable or not, it is usually the
case-in France, Germany, England
or America
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Prof. Garner has brought home
photographic records Of the monkey
talk he heard in the jutgles of At
RIGA. This ought to afford some re-
lief to the country by alternating it
with senatorial chatter.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Capt. Bartlett has his work al
ready cut out for him. In the light
OF recent achievements. air naviga-
ton of the north polar regions is a
question of practical detail. IT ought
to succeed. and its success ought to
bring much valuable information.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

II appears strange that there
should be a small differential be-
tween the market value Of the 3 "a
per cent. and the ga per cent. VIC
tory bonds when they are converti-
bile the one into the other. But such
Is the case.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

That French mob had evidently
imbibed the notion that the most
satisfactory method OF settling ma
tional differences with the Germans
was treating them rough.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

An Alabama exchange declares
there is nothing in the world the
matter with the Warrior river except
the freight handling devices along its
banks. This leaves us to infer that
there is water in II.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Another argument in favor Of the
0msk government is that we can
pronounce II. - Nashville Banner.
Well, let's hear you.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

The American Federation of La
Dor does well to draw the line tightly
against those who try to rule by vio-
lence, whether calling them bolshe-
visits or just plain outlaws.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

1t is probably not true that Col,
House has signed chautauqua con-
tract for a series Of lectures on open
covenants openly arrived at.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

The senate elections committee
agreed unanimously to investigate
the Ford Newberry election. But
they will probably not agree on any
thing else concerning the case.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Alabama is engaged this week in
a campaign to raise 100000 for the
purpose of erecting state war me-
mortal. It is the plan to raise this
sum from private offerings.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

When the eighteenth amendment
goes into effect next January It
should find the Carmack monument
finished and in its place.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

1t is probably to Mr.. Gompers'
credit for frankness and sincerity
that he did not base his plea on the
doctrine of states rights.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

With almost human intelligence,
.tlr. Hines declares that the people
Iesire the return Of the railroads to
their owners.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Seems little difficult to under
tnnd what all this row is about
when II is recalled that prohibition
oes not prohibit"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

"No freedom of speech, of press or
assembly in soviet Russia. Head
line. But this country is neither au-
tocratic nor soviet Russia.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

There are rumors that numerous
senators will follow the president to
The hastings. And this with the dog
days coming on apace.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Demands for protection" going up
to the republican congress indicate
that many Of our industries are still
infants"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

We are promised an early pubiica-
HON OF the new treaty. regardless Of
HE intervention Of leaks.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

John the Baptist lived on iocusts
and honey, but they are both pretty
scarce this year.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

villa prepares for reprisals." -
Headline. Some OF these days Villa
will prepare for his last one against
Americans.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-18

Norman Hapgood gets a foreign
mission: Norman is an editor. He
win tell the Danes where to get of.
The Washington times., 1919-10-26

everything in the wide world was
waiting for something to happeni
Well, seemed to feel a silence Of
that kind after Gung had been star
ing at that water for oout five
minutes. By the head of the great
Cuvier!
81 had an idea that you could
hear those cries Of that sick man
hundred miles away. And as that
silence seemed to go further and
further into the night thought that
you could hear him at Sings pore,
at Bangkok, and at Do you think
you could guess the place that /
am going to name? My friend ]
thought that you could hear those
cries at Rangoon.
. do you think / am mad? You
do not? ] am pleased to know that.
I tell you that I thought those cries
could be heard in Rangoon. and
the girl that the man was calling
for lived in Rangoon. Himmel!
Yes! / grew cold when ! thought
that. Something, ] know not what,
chilled my flesh as | stood there
watching that Hindoor
"My friend, the door of that
little hut opened ever so slightly,
and / got a feeling that was not
nice feeling. Mein Gott! No! /
felt that some cne had entered that
little place. someone that ] could
not see! BY the bones of ST. Ag-
mes! that was a strange feeling!
81 felt that the presence that had
come into that hut was approach
ing the mat on which the sick man
was lying. Felt 1t, / tell you. ]
The Washington times., 1919-10-26

After while got curious idea
into my head. / thought that the
man on the hill was watching me.
Mind you, there was no ,;ght, but
l had notion that he was sitting
there in the darkness watching the
light that was in the bungalow. l
felt certain that he was. / got up
from my chair and brought the
lamp from the room, and I lifted
and lowered that lamp three times.
1 was.right! The moment / stopped
signaling there was a little burst
OF flame on the very point OF the
hill, and It was lifted and lowered
three times in Just the same way
as i had done a few moments be-
fore.
He has answered, master, said
voice In the clearing, and then
1 knew that Gung had been watch
ing that hill as I had watched II.
I am saying goodnight to him.
/. muttered. 1t is lonely up there
"Gung stepped up out of the
clearing and stood at my side. May
1 say goodnight to him, master?
he asked, and turned him over the
lamp without speaking.
For seven weeks Gung and sig.
nailed goodnight to that man. and
for seven weeks he answered us.
Then one night he did not answer.
I'VE tried again on the next
night, but II was Just the same.
There was not spark of light on
that hill, and / was puzzled. Gung
was puzzled. too. He thought
was puzzled, too.
"'He has left the place, most