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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
IS BONE
OF CONTENTION
Bolton Citizens and Chancellor
Unable to Agree on Pres
ent and Future Trustees.

The committee Of 50 Bolton citizens
VINO last week requested Chancellor
Hetskell to remove the entire board Of
Bolton college and appoint the mem
oers Of the county high school board
and the chairman Of the county court
as the board of trustees Of the college,
are now threatening to go into the
courts with charges against the present
board II the chancellor does not act.
Charles Perry, speaking for the COM
mittee, said Tuesday that he and men,
oers OF the committee were told by
Chancellor Heiskell that he would de-
eide the matter Tuesday. Tuesday the
chancellor told them that he would
agree to remove the entire board with
the exception Of c. c. Hanson, the Sec
Rotary and Judge j. p, Young, treasur-
er. he says.
Hanson, according to Berry and the
committee, is the man they want off
the board and they propose to take
every legal step possible to have him
removed.
The committee says that the board
a had charge Of Bolton college for
the past 10 years and have spent sew
eral thousand dollars without making
the board took $4,000 Of a bond issue
of SEQ, 900 to cover $41, 900 Of debts
which they had contracted nod still
failed to make the school ago,
Chancellor Heiskell refused to make
a statement Tuesday, merely saying
nothing had been done as yet regarding
the removal Of the board, or the nam
ing of a new board.
1t is understood a majority Of the
old board are now ready to resign, The
present board is composed Of the fol-
lowing: George K, James, chairman;
Charles j. Haase, ce-chairman; c. c.
Hanson, secretary: Judge p. ]. Young,
| f.AAa,V.a~s Iar. -, II AA,1-.- m FT NJ,
Donald, Ford N. Taylor, Miss Char
o. Williams, Cyrus Garnsey, Jr, and
c, p, j. Mooney. Miss Williams and
Mr.. Taylor would be included in the
new board, were It to be appointed,
Miss Williams being superintendent OF
the county board of education and Mr.
Taylor being a member of the county
the high school board, which the Boil
ton committee want, are w, r. Nc
Gala, Charles Dean, Marvin Thomp.
son, w. A, Johnson, r. f. Malone and
Eugene Woods, all members Of the
county high school board and James
Heard, chairman Of the county court.
From all that could be gathered, II
is evident that Chancellor Heiskell Is
willing to make the changes In the
board desired with the exception o.
Judge Young and Mr.. Hanson, whom
he wants retained on the board, Th'
committee does not agree to that.
The committee declares that tn
beard permitted the Bolton school t.
be closed and that it would be CLOSED
yet If the committee had not gone be
fore the county court, got 1t to agree
to have the board of education operate
it as a county high school and appro'
pirate $1,000 for its maintenance thi:
year as a high school.
Mr.. Berry, Of the committee, declared
that the matter OF having the pr2sbn
board removed to a man would b.
taken up Immediately with their at
torneys and legal action brought.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

P. J. Bruce were caught violently hug
cling and kissing each other in an un-
~frequented road in Riverside park on
July 10, 1919.
In her cross bill in which she now
seeks a divorce. Mrs. Millington declares
that her husband abandoned her and
her child in February, 1919, n that it
was not she that abandoned him. She
denies she made life ~unhearable for him
and forced him to leave their apart
ments or was cruel to him. She says
| her husband works for the Boyer Miline
company at a salary of 500 a month
but gets much more thar this, as he
| receives a commission on his sales.
She denies that on Oct. S, 1918, while
her husband was i'll with influenza, she
| pressed a hot iron to his hip and caused
him great pain and left a permanent
scar, She also says on no occasions did
she scratch or claw her husband OF
throw things at him. She denies she
ever left her home and remained out al
night.
On the other hand, Mrs. Millingtor
says, her husband at times cursed anc
abused her and struck her with his fist
Testimony in the case will be heard
Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
WIFE DENIES ALL
DIVORCE CHARGES
Hearing of Wellington Litiga-
ton Is Postponed-Man
and Wife Under Bond.

A large crowd Of spectators, wit
nesses and friends Of both parties were
disappointed Tuesday when Chancellor
r. H, Heiskell postponed the hearing OF
the divorce suit of Fred F. Wilmington
against his wife, Mary Millington. The
court was to have heard the three cases
involved, including a writ of habeas
corpus filed by Wilmington to get posses
sion of his 5-year-old son; a suit for
divorce filed by him against his wife,
and an answer and cross bill filed by
Mrs. Millington.
Ralph Davis, attorney, was on hand
with the wife and the correspondents to
testify in the case while M~illington was
there with his witnesses. The case was
postponed until Oct. Z on. account of the
Illness Of Prather Mcdonald, Milling
TOMS attorney. During the interval of
time between now and the date the trial
is set, the father will be permitted to
visit his son for several hours on Sun
days and Wednesdays.
Both the father and mother are under
$500 bonds not to remove the child from
the jurisdiction of the court until the
trial is heard.
Declaring that during the period of
their married life she has sought to
make her husband and their boy happy
in their little home and has sought the
development of thoughts that would
stretch the heart strings into pure love
so that happiness alone would be the
product of their union, Mrs. Mary Har-
rington Millington filed an answer and
cross bill to her husbands divorce suit
in chancery court Monday afternoon,
She asks for a divorce and custody Of
their 5-year-old boy. Ralph Davis filed
the bill for Mrs. Millingtonl
Mrs. Millington denied every allega-
ton in M~illington's bill. She said that II
was untrue that she has been unfaithfu'
to him; that it was untrue that she was
ever caught in the apartments of Jack
Harris or that Jack Harris was evei
caught with her in her wi apart
ments. She also denies that she and ]
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
BAPTlSTS DON'T WANT
DOUGHB0YS TO DANCE

Members of the congregation Of the
Temple Baptist church, Felix avenue
and Cooper street, at the regular SER
vices Sunday morning passed a resolu-
ton unanimously condemning the par
ticipation of members of the church in
the dance which eliminated the recep-
ton to returned soldiers held at the
Peabody public school on the evening of
July 81. There were 491 people who
voted in favor of the resolution of con-
demnation representing a constituency
of 1000 people, according to the pastor.
the Rev. ]. Carl Mccoy, POO Walker
avenue.
Dancing is unalterably opposed, ac-
| cording to the tenets of the Baptist
faith, the resolution ~recites, and mas
much as several Of the returned dough
boys were members of the Temple Bap-
ttsi church, and are said to have in
dulged in the sin Of dancing at the
party mentioned, the congregation could
do nothing less than pass the con-
demnatorv resolution, the pastor says.
Admiration and devotion to the boys
who were willing to. give up their lives
for country is voicda in the resolution
but dancing Is unalterably opposed as a
degrading pastime unworthy of par
ticipation in by men who fought for
! such lofty ideals.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
MAI. LOWELL ASSUMES
COMMAND AT PARK FIELD

Succeeding Mai John W. Simons, Jr,,
Mai. George r. Lowell. Jr,, has been
assigned TO permanent command Of the
aviation school at Park field, Milling
ton.
Mai. Lowell is a veteran Of the air
service, having seen service overseas as
well as In America. While IN the avia-
ton corps on the Toul sector Mai,
Lowell was made executive officer and
later chief Of staff or the flyers at
tached TO the First american army,
Returning from overseas duty Mai.
Lowell was placed in command Of the
aviation school at San Diego, Cat, from
which place he was assigned by the
war department to Park field.
Mai. Simons has not been reassigned
as yet but he In all probability will be
attached to general headquarters al
Washington. At present he Is at Halle
hurst field, Epng Island. and will re-
urn to Park field TO %relinqulsh com
mand on Sept. Is.
In Mai, Simons' absence Mai, JOSEPH
f. Pourrons adjutant, mas been In act
i've command at Park field,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
MERCHANTS URGE YORK
TO ATTEND CONVENTION

Sergt, York. the grand champion hero
Of the world war. win be ON the pro
gram Of the Cotton States Merchants
association convention one Of, the three
days, Aug, l9, 20 or q, II the committee
which leaves here for jackson, Tenn,
20 TER York can persuade the boche-
Staying mountaineer to accept an invi-
tation,
The committee will be armed with
letters urging York to accept the invt-
tation from Mayor Monteverde, w. H.
FitzHugh, president Of the Chamber Of
Commerce. and Bolton Smith, president
Of the Rotary club, Mayor Johnson, Of
Jackson, has arranged for a meeting
between the committee and York.
The merchants association committee
Is composed of y. NJ. Birmingham,
publicity man; w, r. King, j. r. Paine
and VS. B. Cleveland, OF the executive
committee, and Thomas B. King, OF the
goods roads section of the Chamber OF
Commerce.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
MRS. MARY HOWELL
o SAID TO BE SANE

Averring that Mrs, Mary Howell ia
perfectly kane and capable OF knowing
what she is about, Edward w. Smith,
her guardian for the suit, late Mon
day filed answer In chancery court to
the bill Of w. J.. Eiohberg and Others
charging hat the aged m was OF
unsound mind and that her mind hat
beer poisoned against the rest OF her
relatives by Charles Elchberg, AL
charges in the bill are denied,
It Is ALLEGED In the answer that
Charles EichberE has looked after and
cared for her while the other brothers
have failed 80 to dol that the only
transfer Of property ever made to
Charles EiChberE was for n valid con
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
ALLIES TO ATTEND BIG
HUN-P0LISH C0kFABS

PARIS, Aug. 5.-The supreme inter-
allied council decided yesterday that
the heads Of the allied military mis-
sions in Germany should attend n con-
ference to be held in Berlin between
German and Polish representatives to
consider matters relating to the trans
fer of territory coded to Poland by the
German peace treaty,
The council also heard a Swedish
delegation, introduced by the Swedish
minister on the disposition of the Aland
islands.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
BY REV. r. o, FULLER.

The success Of our educational, re-
ligious and business activities in Mem
phis depends upon the maintenance OF
Ian and order II the continuation OF
the spirit of friendlincss and co-opera-
ton between the races, Let all Of us
who e ,esent thrift and development
of our possibilities keep busy along
lines Of Cancellation n construction.
Elaborate preparation is being made
for the celebration of the Both ami
versary of the pastorate of Rev, W.. j.
church on the fifth Sunday in August.
The Rev, w. S, Ellington, Of Nash
VILE, has been selected to preach the
anniversary sermon.
II is rumored that a new bank will
be organized in Memphis. The Informal
ton is not definite.
Bible bands all over the city held i'm
portant meetings Monday afternoon.
Dean V, W, Broughton and Nine
Villa A. Townsend attended a number
of them.
The 3. Y. p. u. conquest board met
in regular monthly meeting at Howe
Monday night. William G. Walker pre-
sided.
The Friendship Baptist association
holds its annual session this week near
Cordova, Tenn. Rev. H.. Branch Is mod
orator, Some Of the largest Memphis
churches belong to that association,
There will be a sacred concert at the
First Baptist church., st. Paul avenue,
Sunday night.
An interracial conference is being
held at Columbia, s.. C., which Is par
tlcipated in by the leaders of both
races, Among the things discussed are:
Housing conditions. schools, convent
ences of travel, police protection and
| general racial comfy The governor Of
the state is lending his presence n
influence. I'VE need to know each
other better. We need to meet face
to face occasionally" was said by one
of the speakers.
Everything should be done to, quiet
the agitation anon the laboring
classes. Good wages, kline and fair
treatment and regular employment
should satisfy labor. Serious trouble
| some times comes through a very small
door. Shut it out!
The high cost of living can be re-
duced by rigid economy. Most Of us
eat too much and dress beyond rea-
son.
We should seek the universal distri-
button of comforts. Too many live In
fine mansions with no regard for the
comforts of the average man, Too
many expensive churches are erected,
leaving nothing for missions, charity
and the relief OF suffering humanity.
Some OF our workers should 60 to
the county jail and carry a message
! OF hope to those who are confined
there
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
DIES OF MENINGITIS.

NEWBERN, Tenn. Aug. s. (spl)-
The two months-old infant SON Of Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Forester. died four miles
south Of Newhern Saturday night with
meningitis, 1t being the first case to
have developed in this sectida in many
years. Funeral services were conduct
ed at Rehoboth church by the Rev, T.
I. Cason, where interment was made
Sunday afternoon -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
TWO SUSPICIOUS MEN
NABBED NEAR PREMIER

PARIS. Aug. 5,-Two laborers, one
Of whom had two %revolvers and the
other a large knife, were arrested yes
terday near the residence of Premier
C~lemenceau, by detectives, who said
their n excited suspicion.
AS they were being taken to the po-
lice station, a detective said, the men
offered money for their release. When
they were questioned they gave the
names as Ernest Nallee and Alexander
BonnafHg
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
REPORTS BY PLANE.

Herbert w. Peterson. 23O Van Horn
avenue. a recent recruit for the air SER
vice Of tie United States army, was
~transportedy to Park field Tuesda
morning by airplane from the driving
park in North Memphis. Mr., Peterson
was a former member Of Battery b,
115th field artillery, and re-enlisted
through the local recruiting office for
service as a mechanic in the air ser
vice.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
BIDS FOR LITTLE ROCK
BRIDGES ARE TOO HIGH

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. 5. (Spl)
An bids FOR construction OF the two
proposed bridges across the Arkansas
river here were held UP by the cons
missioner when 1t wAa found that the
lowest bid submitted by n local firm
was far in excess OF all estimated cost.
The lowest bid was ST. 72, 94b. 1t was
originally estimated that the two
bridges could be built for less than
$1,000, 600, but war prices caused a
revision Of the estimates sending them
IN TO 81, 800, 900, This estimate was
5000 600 under the lowest bid suhmlt-
ted today,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
756 YANKS VICTIMS
0E GAS In WARFARE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-seven hun
bred and gifty-six of the American
soldiers killed in action were victims
Of gus, according to an announcement
today by the war department. The
average age of all the men killed was
% years, emphasizing the youth of
the American army.
The total of missing in action on
July 81 was 241, the department an
nounced,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

Siivestras Zukauskas, generalissimo Of
the Lithuanian army, has cleared his
reported, and is now devoting his at
tention to protecting American an !
other forces doing relief work in that
country Military officials at Paris have
stated that Gen, Zukauskas is n Of
the remarkable figures Of the war. He
distinguished himself in the Russo-Jap-
anese war and successfully defended
Lithuania against the Germans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
AUTO MECHANICS AND
HELPERS WALK OUT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Aug, g.
without previous warning about 400
automobile mechanics and helpers
threw down their tools at 10 O'Clock
this morning and went on strike. to
enforce demands for an eight hour
day, price II a half for overtime and
double time on Sunday and holidays.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
AT CHATTANOOGA.

One hundred and nifty of the zoo m
ployes OF the Lookout Extract works
walked u late yesterday afternoon
and the other so failed to show up this
morning. The trouble was due to the
refusal of a demand for IL hours pay
on eight-hour day basis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
A R WORKERS STRIKE.

strike has been declared in the region
of Melun, about ~ miles southeast OF
this city. The men demand wages of
10 francs per day with double pay dur
Ing harvest,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
OFFICERS FIND MAN
THEY WANT A SUICIDE

ADMISSION, Ala, Aug. 5,-oOcers
seeking c. A. Matheny, 4S, of Youngs-
town, O., on a Warrant charging him
with abandonment Of his family at that
with his throat cut from ear to ear,
early today. Matheny died a minute
after the officers arrived. He was mar
ried here to Miss Cora H~igginbotham,
said to be IA years old, about q week
ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
FLOUR PRICES d

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5.-Whole-
salers announced today a reduction Of
40 cents a barrel in the price OF flour
This followed a similar reduction a
week ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

slderation, and that she Is not living
In sQualor and being neglected, but
In reality is living In comfort and In
sanitary quarters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Military Training

viii be a good thing. So are Samel-
sons Extra cigars. An enjoyable
smoke. lie quality for &c. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
Samelson's

The home of those fine Extra cigars.
Mild and delightful. A rare treat for
the fastidious smoker, Price 7c. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

II helps to have the exact DANCE
ready in paying city taxes. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05
River Bulletin,

'Rise, Fail.
The river in the Memphis district will
fall slowly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

We should seek the universal distri-
button of comforts. Too many live in
fine mansions with no regard for the
comforts of the average man, Too
many expensive churches are erected,
leaving nothing for missions, charity
and the relief of Snffering humanity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

Some OF our workers should 60 to
the county jail and carry a message
OF hope to those who are confined
there
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-05

The high cost of living can be re-
duced by rigid economy. Most Of us
eat too much and dress beyond rea-
son.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1919-01-10
SAVE THEIR MOTHERS


FOOD WEMS HELP
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-02

TO safeguard the states interests drew
these special requirements in almost the
same language. said Mr.. Montgomery.
The similarity was intentional as far
as prohibitive occupations for children
under certain ages. school requirements.
proof Of age and physical fitness in
order that permits issued under stntc
authority would receive the approval Of
Federal authorities. Tho child labor Inv
of this state will meet every test and BY
strict compliance with tho law West
Virginia will become one of tho desG-
nntcd states and our permits accepted BY
Federal inspectors we have no doubt
The law Is full Of excellent features
some Of which are that no child under IA
years Of age shall be permitted employ
cd or suffered 10 work at any gainful oc-
cupatIon except agriculture or domestic
service exccp, to he employed in mercan-
tile houses and business offices outside
Of school hours and no child under 4
years Of ngc can work In any business or
service whatever during school hours.
No child under III aee OF Is shall be
employed In any dangerous occupation
dangerous 10 life, limb or Injurious to
the health or morals Of such child.
M child under the age Of 16 shall be
employed or suffered TO work in any
mine, quarry. tunnel or excavation. nor
bc Appreciated rs a rope or wire walker,
GyInnaSt, contortlnniSt. circus rider. nc
robat or clown nor In any indecent, OBJ
scene or any immoral exhibition or
practice.
think that the state has a child labor
law equal to any in the United States.
and do not anticipate any hardshipS IN
its enforcement. for our manufacturers
are being made familiar with its pro-
visions and in later years wi rejoice TO
sce illItcrary. Ignorance. superstition
and poverty reduced To the lowest level.
nliteracy And Bolshevtsm.
Mr.. Mont Eomcry then talked Of illil-
cracy and BolShcviSm.
"Onc of the greatest problems con-
fronting us today is the iliitcrnry Of our
country. Statistics un illitrracy that
show West Virginia with the southern
states led The nations in per ccntagc.
He said tho last census showed this
state had 1886 residents who could
neither road nor write.
He said:
"Iliitcrncy in tho south tells its owr
degrading story. Virginia had 49, !
and South Carolina 276.aSn who could
not read or write. Tho total illitoratcf
in the United States nhor thc age or IL
years was: Males. 2.Sl4.a50: fcmnlcs
2.7nl"lS. making II total OF 5.Sl6,l62. OF
those 1.65n.361 were foreign born whites
and o.o2T.731 Negro illitcratcs.
There wore approximately 52c out ri
every 100 900 population prisoners In a
penal institution. and o. in aims houses
These awful figures tell story OF
human degradation and sorrow thaa
mocks my feeble efforts to convey.
CONNECTED with this, and equally az
OF grave Importance. Is the Americana
cation of tho foreigner. In 1914 there
was published In the United States $50
daily newspapers in language foreign
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-02

Dokics sixth anniversary ceremonial
W e,lncsday night at the Pythian Castle
Mr.. Montgomery himself being one OF
the leading Pythians of the state hold
ing the important office Of Grand Keep
ct of Records and Seals for the Domain
OF West Virginia.
When asked by an Intelligencer re-
porter yesterday if he was here view
ing the street car workers strike stu
alton. MI Montgomery said that he was
not, but would lend all OF his efforts to
An amicable settlement Of the contro-
verSary.
Mr.. Montgomery attended the recent
session Of the Legislature and said he
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-02

was much sratifled over the passage OF
the child labor law which becomes cree
tive the eleventh Of this month ana was
drafted so as to follow closely some
provisions of the Federal Revenue Act
If 1918 which provides An excess TAX
equivalent TO ten percentum Of the on
tjr. net profits on employment Of child
I.ho- and became effective April 18TH
of this year.
"wc had before US in the last days.
. so.-v ~ the Federal Act and in order
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-02
TWO MEN ACCEPTED AT
LOCAL ARMY OFFICE

Sergeant Baker. OF tho local army re-
cruiting station. accepted two applicants
for the service. They were sent ycstcr-
day to tho Columbus barracks for maj
examination.
Carl Miller. Of Stcub"nrliif' chl'Steo
in the infantry fnr service overseas IN
tho Thlrty-fourth Machine Gun pattH'-
ion. being connect cd with the one hun
drrd and 'rhirty-fnur,h infantry. for
mcrly the National Guard. John T. 10y,
Of Rcnwnod, enlisted in tho infantry for
service in France.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-02
.SAN B. MONTGOMERY DISCUSSES
CHILD LABOR LAW AND POLITICS
Friday, May 2, 1919

RAYS STATE CHILD LABOR Law
FOLLOWS CLOSELY PRov1s1oHs>
DEcr,AEsS HIGH COST OF LIvTG
:. 10 BE A MENACE AND THAT
:. PRICES MUST RECEpE.
e -
REPUBLICAN, VICTORY
sH coMIHG ELECTIONS IN STATE
- AND NATION.
:.
= Hon. Sam B. Mont gorncry. state labor
has bee. n the city for
the past two days to confer with the fac
tory ms pectors and incidcutly attend the