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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
WILL JUNK. WARSH|PS
Twelve Vessels Have 0utIived
Usefulness as Fighters.
Historic Oregon Among Craft That
viii Be Relieved From
Active Duty.

Washington. - Twelve pre-dread-
active duty with the fleet, placed out
of commission and eventually broken
up for junk or used for targets by
more modern vessels, under plans now
being worked out by the navy depart
ment Fhe ships are Of the "mixed
battery" type and are not considered
to be of any value against latest fight
ing craft.
Four of the battleships, the historic
squadron comprising the Oregon, In
diana, Iowa and Massachusetts, have
already been relegated to the scrap
heap. The remaining eight, apparent
ly doomed to the same fate, are the
Kearsarge, Kentucky, Illinois, Alaba-
ma, Wisconsin, Maine, Missouri and
Ohio.
The twelve vessels, built between
1898 and 1901, represent a total ex-
penditure for hulls and machinery
alone of more than $90,00OOOO. When
placed out Of commission they will re-
lease for other duty approximately 49,
900 enlisted men and nearly 400 Off
GERS.
The ships long ago outlived their
usefulness as combatants units in
fighting fleet, although when they were
built they were among the most for
midable war vessels af1oat. All of them
were used during the war with Ger
many as training ships or coast de-
Tense units. Slow of speed, with small
coal capacity, inferior ordnance equip
ment and insufficient protection
against present-day projectiles, the
ships, if kept in commission, would be
more of a liability than an asset, in
the opinion of naval experts. They
are armed with old-type II and Is
inch guns in the main batteries and
eight-inch in the secondary defense.
The question Of what to do with so
many practically useless battleships af-
ter they have been placed out of COM
mission is before the department at
this time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
Her Stocking licked
Her Into Police Cell

Milwaukee. = Alice Hawkins
has a penchant for the unusual
in jewelry. Patrolman Huetti
had occasion recently to ques-
ton Miss Hawkins. AS he es-
corted her to the patrol box he
heard a faint tick-ticking. The
noise apparently came from be-
meath a very tight skirt.
"What's that?" asked Huetti.
"Got a wooden one?" and he
tapped his own leg.
Nothing like that" explained
Miss Hawkins. Then explaining
that she ''was going to spend
the night with friends and want
ed to be sure to get up on time"
she reached down and, after re-
questing the inquisitive officer
to turn his back" deftly re-
moved a full mans size alarm
clock from her left stocking.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
ONLY ENGINEERS In RUSSIA
All Other United States Troops Have
Left Archangel on Two
Transports

Brest, June 20.-All the American
soldiers now have left Archangel ex-.
cept the engineers, who are cleaning
up the American base there and will
sail before June 80. The transports
Menominee and Porto left Archangel
June 15 and 16. They are carrying 81
officers and 2,232 men. Brig. Gen. W.
P. Richardson, the commander of the
American forces in northern Russia,
is aboard the Porto.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
RAILWAY men JOIN
LABOR FEDERATION
Increases the Membership of the
Organization 100000.
DEMANDS A 44-H0UR WEEK
Concession Would Include Workers in
All Crafts Throughout the United
States-Move s Intended to
Prevent Unemployment.

Atlantic City, n. j., June 24.-The
American Federation of Labor at the
closing session here of it's annual con-
vention pledged itself to obtain a gen
eral 44-hour week for workers in all
crafts throughout the United States
ana Ter employees in the government
service.
The demand was based on a deter
mination to prevent unemployment,
which the delegates declared is one of
the two primary causes of industrial
unrest.
The other cause is the decreased
purchasing power Of the dollar. Manu-
facturers and employers were urged to
''bridge the gap" and increase wages
without any controversy.
Means 100000 Members.
Samuel Gompers, president of the
federation, was greeted with roar OF
cheers late in the day when he an
,nounced from the platform that three
of the four great railroad brotherhoods
the engineers, conductors and train
men-had applied for charters in the
federation.
The fourth brotherhood-th firemen
was meeting at Denver, he said, to
consider similar application If the
firemen followed the example Of the
other brotherhoods, the ranks OF the
federation will be increased by 100000
men.
Delegates were Of the opinion that
with the entry of the brOtherhOods the
federation will back the demand of
the railway men for government own
ership and control of the roads. This
subject has been referred to the eXecu-
tive council with instructions to fOrmu-
late q policy.
The convention pledged its support
operators and appointed a committee
to confer with Postmaster General
Burleson in the hope of obtaining for
the telegraphers the same concessions
which have been granted to electrical
and telephone workers.
A resolution was adopted requesting
congress to investigate the alleged sup
preston Of free speech and other
American institutions in western Penn
sylvania, while another resolution Sc
verely criticized municipal officials in
Toledo for employing discharged sol
diers in uniform to perform civil po-
1ian 611tu in q SfrilZn
Won't Indorse Prohibition.
The convention turned down a resO-
luton introduced by Seattle delegates
which would have put the American
Federation Of Labor on record as be-
ing in favor Of prohibition.
The convention also adopted resO-
luton changing the A. f. of L. cOnsti-
tuition SO as to permit disciplinary &C.
lions against unions which show radi-
cal tendencies. The executive council
is authorized to revoke the charter Of
any central union or body Of delegates
which calls a strike or attempts to
take a strike vote which would, if sue
cessful, cause a walkOut of affiliated
bodies.
Another resolution denounced ode
plOrable conditions in the railway
mail service and asked that congress
pass laws providing for a standard
day for railway mail clerks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
SENT TWELVE MEN TO WAR
Six OF the Ross Family, Living Near
Grass Valley, Cal, Are on Gold
Star Roll.

Grass Valley, Cal.-Two sons, two
sons-in-laW, two brothers and five
nnpheWs was the contribution of E.
Ross, farmer living near Grass Val
ley, to the allied fighting forces in the
world war. In addition, another son
was in San Francisco for the purpose
of enlisting at the time the armistice
was signed One brother and five
lost their lives in the first gas attack
Of the Germans in Flanders. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross were once notified their son,
Edward, was seriously wounded. He
recovered and is now with the army of
occupation in Germany
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
BATTLE BANDITS IN CHICAGO
ming Fight-More, Than Twenty
/ Shots Fired in Chase.

- Chicago, June 23.-Two bandits were
wounded, one probably fatally, in a
running revolver fight with four police
along South Marshfield avenue. The
bandits had robbed the Reliable Tea
icompany's store at 4752 South Ashland
avenue, and had taken refuge in the
basement of a residence when sur
rounded by the police. More than
twenty shots were fired. The wounded
bandits are in the bridewell hospital.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
AGREES ON ARMY OF 100000
on Appropriation BiIl-Raises
House Recommendation.

Washington, June 20.-Provision in
the army appropriation bill for an
army of 100000 officers and men dur
ing the next fiscal year was tentative
ly agreed on by the senate military
committee. The house bill, which was
before the committee reduced the tenn
porary army Of 100000 officers and
men requested by the war department
to 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
Richest coIored Woman Dies.

Irvington-on-Hudson n. SMadam
Walker" reputed to have been the
wealthiest colored woman in the Unit
ed States, if not the world, and cred
tied with having amassed fortune of
more than S1,000000 through the sale
of chair restorer," is dead at her
country home here after a long i'll
ness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
Red Cross Captain Eies.

Washington, June 23.-Report Of
the death of Capt. Harold V. Aupperle
of Grand Junction, Colo, at Nova Va
rosh, Serbia, where he was in charge
of American Red Cross relief opera
tons, was received here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
Catholics Win Bavarian Election.

Berne, June 20.-The Catholic
center party was victorious virtually
everywhere in Bavaria in the Munich
pal elections held Sunday. The DEM
1crafic and majority socialist parties
or showing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-26
Japan BUYS AMERICAN BULL
Tokyo Government Pays an Illinois
Farmer $3.50 for a BIooded
Animal.

Champaign, ILL.,, June 23.-The Japa-
nese government purchased fine bull
from Elmer Frazier, a local farmer,
for $3.50, a new record in the county.
The animal will be shipped to Tokyo
at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12
VICTORY LOAN
IS PUT ACROSS
Bond Total Is OFersubscribed But
Exact Amount VIII Not be
known for a Week.
FINAL CALCULATION LATER
]. L. Vernon, Chairman Of Cam
paign Committee, States That
Quota VIII Be Exceeded.

Rock Island went lover the top
by a comfortable margin in the
Victory bond campaign which end
ed Saturday at midnight. The ex-
act amount of the bond subscrip-
lions has not been compiled and
probably will not be for week or
more, according to the announce
ment by ]. L. Vernon, chairman OF
the committee. today.
I'VE have gone well over the top
that is all we know" declared Mr.
Vernon today. The exact figures
probably will be known within a
week and the final tabuladon will
tske a few days at least
In order to illustrate the diff
culties that beset those whose task
is to make the final tabulations
one instance is cited where a man
from the country took out $4,000
worth of, the bonds in this city
and it is now necessary to credit
his portion to the country quota
Mr.. Vernon stated that an exact
report from the railroads OF the
city has pot yet been made.
Rush Up to Last.
The, BaAks of the city did & re
markable business during The
closing hours of the campaign and
are receiving congratulations Oh
the manner in which it was con-
Quoted in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12
Hard Working Woman
Knows from Experience that Moth.
, ing Equals FinOl to Create
Strength.

HolmdeI,-N N. il live on farm
and am a. hard working woman
and for weak, rundown, over
worked conditions have found
nothing that will create an ap-
petite, build me up and make me
strong equal to Vinol. Mrs.
Thomas Ellis.
The reason we recommend Vinol
fer such conditions is because it
is a constitutional remedy and all
of its ingredients are printed on
each package which will prove
that it is a safe and valuable
remedy to create strength for
weak, rundown. overworked men,
women and children.
P. S.-For pimples and blotches
try Saxol 'Salve. Money back il 1t
fails.
Re1 Cross pharmacy, Charles J.
Strate Bengston's drug store and
druggists everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12
CONFESSES HE
VIOLATED THE
VEHICLE LAWS

Arson Van Dale of this city has a
mania for speeding, according to
the police, and it became necessary
for Ofhcer Roland Berry, who pa
trolls a downtown beat, to- turn his
speed route to the local station.
This, morning Van Dale was fined
SO. and costs by Judge Cleland.
Were you speeding or not?"
queried the judge.
81 guess was speeding, all
right" Van Dale replied.
For his confession of guilt Police
Magistrate C1eland cut down on the
fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12
Rush Up to Last.
FORD rs STOLEN
WHILE STANDING
ON STREET CURB

Walter Sewer of Milan is minus
one Ford automobile, same being
Differed when Mr.. Sewer had occa-
sion to leave the machine in front
of residence on TWent-first street
and Sixth avenue at IL last night.
Thus far no trace of the stolen
machine has been discovered al
though the police are inclined to
believe some joy-rider is the cause
CT the disappearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12

Women physicians were admit
ted to practice in Serbia long be-
fore they enjoyed similar rights in
England. France, Italy and most
of the other European countries. y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12
No DINNERS IS
CAUSE OF FINE
= AS is SPEEDING

Harry Stoltz was assessed So and
costs fer driving an auto without
DINNERS. He pleaded guilty to the
charge. ]. S. Armitge was fined So
and costs on the charge Of speed
ing. Police Magistrate D. ]. Gle
land is warning all motor law vio-
Iators that a second offense will
merit a sitter fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12
Mems and Women's Handkerchief
Specials

Women's cambria
h n n d K err chiefs.
henstitched a n d
embroidered. May
white sale DC
price, g for @OS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12

Mems c a "a b ric
handkerchiefs, mar
row hens. May
white saIa En-
price, 9 for wv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-12

Women's cambria
u a n d ker chiefs,
plain hemstitched
and embroidered.
May White sale
price, /7E
5 for ..%OS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
less CAR STEALING
OR MORE EXPENSE
Insurance Men Say Alterna-
tive Necessary-Mere Igni-
ton Locks Not Sufficient

Loss of automobiles by theft must be
reduced in Memphis or else a rate of
insurance against theft greatly in eX-
cess of rates now in effect will be de-
manded by underwriters, according to
announcement Friday by a leading in
SuranCe firm.
The theft Of cars in Memphis nave
been enormous in the last few months,
he declared, land insurance companies
are forced to a k prohibitive measures.
For a time, it seemed, auto thieves
directed their activities to Dodge cars,
now they have switched to a decided
preference for Chambers. What it will
be mex we don't know.
The ordinary ignition locks on most
cars will not suffice for the reason
that 1t is an easy matter to raise the
hood and, by a simple d|isconnection of
the ignition wires. set the motor run
ming despite the lock. There Is only one
car at present upon which we decline
to write a policy without it's having q
steering wheel lock"
1t is understood that similar action
Is contemplated by a majority of auto
insurance dealers, although at present
no sweeping demands for antitheft de-
vices has been issued.
On an average slightly more than two
automobiles O. day are reported to the
police as stolen In Memphis, according
to the February list, compiled Friday
by Frank Chiozza, who is tabulator Of
the lost automobile" squad of the
Memphis detective department. Chief
Smith of the detective bureau Is proud
Of the fact, rs shown by February's
record, that an average of two auto
mobiles are recovered per day by the
squad, composed OF Detectives Hagan,
Griffin, Bell, Williams and Chiozza.
Up to. noon Friday Sc automobiles
were listed by owners as having been
stolen during February. Including one
just reported. all have been found but
two. To top this showing is the fact
that three automobiles stolen in other
cities were recovered by the Memphis
detective and police departments,
During the month ended Friday, two
cars stolen in Mississippi and one in
Arkansas were recovered in Memphis.
Chief Smith received a letter only Fri
day morning from an automobile deal
err of Paducah, Ky, thanking him for
recovering a car stolen from Walter
Griffin, of Paducah, who formerly re-
sided in Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
Smokers War Tax
On Cigdrets Differ
At Local Dealers

A Jingle of pennies on counters Of
downtown cigar stores Friday ushered
in the long-expected increase in the
price of cigarets and also something
else-a disposition in some quarters to
profiteer to the extent of one and one
tenth cents on the package, not to
mention violation of the legal ban on
all cigaret sales in Tennessee.
On the basis of 20 cigarets per pack
age, retailing formerly for 10 cents,
which embraces many of the popular
brands, the increased tax amounts to
one and nine-tenths cents. Allowing
the retailer the one-tehth cent addi-
tional profit. the tax should make an
increase of but 2 cents, yet several
dealers are charging an increas eof 3
cents. thereby really profiting to the
extent of one and one-tenth cents a
package on the tax alone.
Before the tax went into effect, Is
cents was the price generally chcarged
for a particular brand of 20 to the
package. Now some dealers are asking
is cents, or two for So cents. Even on
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28

The above is from a photograph of
Will H. Harris, of fernando, Miss, as
he was photographed in France. Mr.
Harris volunteered Feb. 2S, 1918, and
was assigned to Company B, 43d regi-
ment of engineers. This regiment, or
at any rate, Company B, was sent to
France May 81, Young Harris saw some
of the hard fighting during the summer
and fall Of 1918, and escaped wounds
many times where to escape death
seemed a miracle. And after all these
escapes while hostilities were on. he
was seriously wounded accidentally
after the signing Of the armistice.
At the time of this accident he was
serving with the Attn goth
engineers, having been transferred from
the 4Sd to the goth and having attained
the rank of corporal.
Mr.. Harris has announced his can
didacy for the office Of sheriff and tax
collector OF DeSCto, county, having had
experience In that office, in which he
had served as office deputy prior to
his joining the army. His family and
friends are anxiously awaiting his re-
turn home, as the campaign for state
and county offices is opening. How
ever, his candidacy having been an
nounced in the county paper, his cam
paign will be conducted for him should
his wounds prevent his return in time
for the primary election.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
BETHANY HOME FUND
NOW NEARING GOAL

Only $500 remains to be subscribed in
the $4,000 campaign conducted by Off
cials and workers of the Bethany
Training home on Chelsea avenue, with
which the board of directors hope to
pay off the balance due on the property
The home now houses % girls and IS
babies, and the fund Is solicited to pro-
vide a permanent institution for this
charitable work.
Anyone wishing to contribute may
send checks or money to Mrs. f.. 7.
Lindsey, treasurer, 1896 Dorothy place,
or to A. J. Vallery, superintendent, 90l
Chelsea avenue
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which Is very
injurious, as it dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is Just plain
mulsifled cocoanut oil. for it is pure and
entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any
thing else all to pieces. You can get
this at any drug store, and n few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in, about a t~easpoonful is all
that is required. 1t makes an abund-
ance OF rich, creamy lather, cleanses
thoroughly, and rinses out easily. The
hair dries quickly and evenly, and Is
soft, fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wavy,
and easy to handle, Besides, it loosens
and takes out every particle of dust,
dirt and dandruff, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
WORTH HUNDRED
DOLLARS BOTTLE"
Missouri Pacific Fireman
:, Praises TanIaC for Wife'S
4 4 Great Improvement.

My wife has taken three bottles Of
I'lnlac and says it has been worth a
v inbred dollars a bottle to her" said
ssl G. Nichols, a w~ell-known railroad
acltlc railroad, and living at ALL
lmmit street. Kansas City, Mo.
'Cf,For three years" he continued, my
re had suffered a great deal on ac-
INT OF the condition of her stomach,
r appetite was poor and the little
forced down disagreed with her
caused gas to form on her stomach
] she would be miserable for hours
erward. She was very nervous and
rdly ever got a good nights sleep
d would feel so tired and WORKOUT
the morning she could hardly get
dt OF bed. I couldn't find any medi-
Inc that would help her at all, so
he just continued to lose in weight
md strength until she was hardly able
y keep on her feet.
"I fully agree with her when she
ays Tanlac has been worth a hun
ded dollars a bottle to her. I don't
think I ever saw anybody improve like
sc did after she got started taking
j. Her appetite came back in a very
sort time and she can now eat any
ting she pleases and as much as h
wants. and 1t never gives her any
touble at all Her stomach seems TO
h in a healthy condition, and she
seeps sound and that nervousness has
lift her entirely. She goes about her
fousework now with her old-time
Strength and energy and says she is
l, better health generally thar she has
Zen in a dong time, We are very glad
. have this opportunity to recommend
'anlac."
Tanlac is sold in Memphis by War
ock Drug Co, Weiss Pharmacy and
9 leading druggists in practically ev-
Y town and village in America, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
ASKS BUSINESS MEN TO
AID IN WOMEN'S CENSUS

An appeal to every business and pro-
f%essionai man in Memphis to aid the
committees engaged in the employed
women's census work, which will be
conducted in Memphis March 3 TO s,
has been issued by Mrs. ]. l.. Minor.
in charge of the girls division, war
and permission for the census workers
to reach every employe are asked In
the work OF taking this census, which
is indorsed by the u. S. employment
service.
Display Of publicity material in the
shops, stores and offices Is asked.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
SOLDIERS FAMILIES AND
FRIENDS BEING SWINDLED

Swindlers are probably operating In
Memphis, ~defraudiug parents and other
relatives OF local soldier boys of money
by false kilograms and by advertise
mcnts, according to W. E, McElveen,
special agent in charge Of the Mem
phis office OF the department Of JUS
tiCe,
Reports from all over the country
also indicate the same practice,
The usual practice is for the swindlcIs
to obtain the name Of a soldier from
casualty lists. A telegram signed in
the soldiers name is sent saying he
can come home on furIough II money
Is wired. He valves Identification and
asks relatives to do likewise.
McElveen advises parents and rela-
tives to be oh the lookout for such
instances and to deal only with gov
ernment authorities, In the case Of
the kilograms, one may telegraph the
company commander at the camp to
verify the request,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28

this basis they profit on the tax alone
one and two-tenths cents.
Many dealers, however, have placed
the tax al but 2 cents even, or II cents
""Af Of the cheaper brands are af-
fected," said one dealer. The higher
priced brands will remain as they are;
The manufacturers having announced
hat they will stand the tax rather
than raise on the price to the con-
No additional reduction in the size
of the package is anticipated by job
hers in view Of the fact that the mum.
Der OF cigarets to the package WAS cut
down a few months ago,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-28
"Y" BASKETEERS
co TO NASHVILLE
Will Play Vandy and Ramblers
in Capital City
March 7-8.

for the Memphis Y. M. G. A. basketball
team to go to Nashville on Friday and
Saturday. March rs, to meet the Van
derbilt C~ommodores and Nashville Ram
blers.
The entire team with the exception
Of Jim Mccormick, forward. will be
taken along. Jim will get in Nashville
Saturday night in time to get in the
game against the Ramblers. Coach r,
w. Tapp, Of the local "Y," announces
that he viii put his full lineup on the
The games have been hanging fire
for some time on account of the fact
that some Of the ''Y" players couldn't
get away from their employment. How
ever, they have all secured permission
to make the trip.