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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
Business Booming
Now Throughout
America

General business conditions are
said to be unusually good In Chatta-
nooga, as well as over practically the
entire country. According to d.
Hewitt Wood, president OF the Chat
tanooga Manufacturers association,
local manufacturers apparently have
much business as they can posi-
bly, handle. Within the past month
or two a surprisingly large number
OF additions and improvements have
been put under construction. More
work. which has been contemplated
for some time, has been put under
construction recently than during any
other similar period.
The manufacturer assigns the
boom In building to the fact that
prospective builders, who have been
holding Off for many months due 10
the high price Of labor and material.
have at last abandoned the idea Of
prewar prices and, realizing that ma
totials are on the increase, have let
their contracts at once. Along with
material, labor appears to be going
even higher. 1t is reported that the
carpenters and brickmasons' unions
will soon issue new scale of wages,
which are understood to be consider
ably higher than the old scale. Car
penters are to receive rs cents instead
OF go cents an hour, while the scale
Tor brickmasons will be 81 an hour.
or an increase Of rs cents for each
hours work.
A general feeling OF citation, which
many declare to be the exponent Of
prosperity. seems to be prevalent, due
undoubtedly to the successful terrni-
nation of the world war and the re-
turn OF soldiers.
General crops over the country are
reported to be in excellent condition.
and foodstuffs would naturally be
cheaper but for the fact that Inn
mense quantities are to be exported
after the harvest. The retail bust
ness Is good as a result of the heavy
de.aand for crygoods, jewelry, silver
ware, clothing. shoes, household fur
nishings and 9th u articles Of mer-
chandise.,s
In a recent issue OF the Financial
Chronicle some very interesting
building statistics are given. In 1877
cities during the month or May build
ing permits aggregating $107,00O.00G
were issued, For the month of May
a year ago the aggregate amounted
to only $50,000.0o0.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
New big Three" Is Now
Directing Force in British Labor;
Divorce Issues From Politics

| London.-U. N. S.)-The power
| that guide the radicals or progress
ives of England-leaving to the read
| er his own selection of terms-hav,
| undergone q significant change dur
ing the months since the armistice.
New names will be cabled ant
| written about In the gradual or sud.
den characterization Of England
which is sure to come, in greater ,ol
less degree, during subsequent
months.
A year ago there was big three
Henderson, Snowden and MacDon-
aid. These are replaced today by
three whose powers are even greater
for they have better tools, sharpened
for direct action, il direct action ia
deemed necessary.
The big three to today are Thomas
Smyllie and Williams, heads respect
lively of the great labor unions of
railways, coal and water transport,
Arthur Henderson, Philip Snowden
and Ramsey Macdonald fought early
for the rights of the proletariat, and
they fought for elimination of wars
and the ending of the present one
through international action by the
workingmen of the world. Unfortu-
nately for their continued leadership
OF labor, they fought for these things
at time when 1t was triumphant
Germany more than the hard pressed
allies who wanted peace. They there
by laid themselves open to the
charge of being "defeatists." Later,
the prime minister, on the day before
the general election, branded them a
bolshevistic element. and they went
into the parliamentary discard along
with the Asquithian ministers when
the returns were announced
1t was hard blow to the political
men who went down to defeat were
the party machine managers.
Then there arose a series of labor
crises. the result Of straight labor
and non-political fights by the labor
ing men for betternents. The result
has been removing the issues from
politics almost entirely, and the labor
issue in England is cut on American
lines.
G. H. Thomas, head OF the railway
mems union, is a clear thinker, not
an eloquent speaker, but one who gets
his message through clearly and con-
and he has been thus far
a Fly wheel" steadying his labor ma
chine and cooling the hot heads.
Some believed he has weakened his
hold upon his union by over much
Others may be found who
declare he has offended the petty
bosses and young hotbloods, but re-
aims sure hold on the rank and file
IF the railwaymen of the country.
Hardheaded Scctchman.>
Robert Smyllie. a hardheaded
Scotchman, has made history by
fight Of hereditary dukes |
o milk the pocketbooks OF the ma
ion by drawing royalties for coal |
ound under the lands awarded in
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19

all men equally tall but 1t gave the
callow youth all the advantage--the
! gunpowder, that Is to say. distrib-
uted by the old German general staff.
| All but military men have latterly
been inclined to overlook that dan
gerous machine. the German general
staff. Because the morale of Germany
seemed weakened, because right now
| we would probably meet no resist
ance whatever II we marched into
Berlin. we are inclined to Nhink the
old war machine is done for. That
part of Germany which really wanted
to be democratic--the better part of
the social democratic party-did not
ignore the danger from the war ma
chine but they had to employ 1t to
crush bolshevism. However, they had
many misgivings about using these
reactionary soldiers to hold the
country together when 1t seemed
about to blow up with bolshevism,
and they were sincere about 1t too.
/ lived through those serious days
with them, and in times like that men
cannot bluff successfully.
Turned Faces Toward East.
The general staff did not bluff. II
did not have to- 1t had some I'M
comfortable months when discipline
was shaky, and most Of it's army,
the human end, just melted away.
But the iron skeleton remained, SO
they took the machinery which op-
Grated the skeleton and, in the
troubled times of revolution, carefully
removed 1t from the west front to the
east. They succeeded In maintaining
their military medals, their monocles,
their tight Prusslan trousers, with a
strap under the arch of their long
Prussian boots. and their autos.
We considered the war over. They
did not. They knew only that they
had lost the war on the western front
Eastward there was plenty of space
In which to operate the war machine,
so the Germans, who are nothing If
not realists, simply took their ma
chine over there. One result is that
we here in Warsaw this very day,
only few months later, keep hear
ing Of the new massing Of German
troops daily opposite the Polish army.
We hear 1t with disquiet also--those
of us who have seen both armies, for
though there is no comparison be-
tween Iiie Splllt VI the Two armies,
so much superior is the Polish spirit,
the Germans are superior in hard
ware. They have enough iron hats,
machine guns, gas trench mortars,
artillery of all calibre and munition
to match, airplanes, observation bal
looms, all the paraphernalia of mod
ern war, moved, If you please, from
the west front to the east front, to
the security Of Poland.
The Germans could we'll afford to |
give up Alsace- Lorraine and the |
Saar, the west bank of the Rhine for !
that matter, If they could grab an |
empire to the east. And 1t can be !
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19

distant ages for favors or courtesies
| to kings. He forced a coal probe" at
which questions of cost and owner
ship were laid before the public gaze
| by government order and he may yet
force naturalization Of this product
Of lands which have passed down
ward through generations unques-
toned.
, Bob" williams, transport work
ers' chief, is the most radical of the
| big three, who If Williams had his
way would be dictators of the desti-
MES of nation.
Thomas has a certain rough polish
and a keeness that has won him the
confidence of the government and his
union alike; Smyllie does not accept
the things as they are" dictum of
the average Englishman, and he has
revealed an incisiveness in thought
and action and biting method of
speech not altogether pleasing to his
opponents, but Williams Is an out
and-outer" and cares not who knows
1t.
JuggIe of Politics.
Where Henderson and his follow
ers could juggle politics, national and
international. and were masters at
propaganda, Thomas, Smyllie and
Williams have gradually become i'm
posed upon public consideration as
being built for and having power for
direct action. Neither has the slight
est hint of the politician about him;
each has the natural elements of
leadership that appeal to men who
care little for the debates and delays
of Westminster.
The organization Of labor in Eng
land year ago was hampered rather
than helped, by it's political slant.
Today, although the parliamentary
representation of labor has been in
creased, the real power for advance
ment rests in the labor unions them
selves. OF these the three greatest
forming the so-called triple alliance
are railways, coal and transport, and
the dictators of direct action are
Thomas, Smyllie and Williams,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
Thousands of Tons Of American
FOOdstuffs Keep Poles From Starving

(BY MRS. CECIL CHESTERTON.)
Warsaw, June 15--(By Mail)--Q.
N. 8. and London Daily Express.)---
At the present moment there are a
million persons in Poland in receipt
of government relief. Unemployment
and lack of foodstuffs have created
a state of indulgence and distress
which but for the immediate assist
ance organized by America must
have created an element dangerous,
If not fatal, to the stability of the
state. The headquarters of the
American food mission are in War
saw, under the direction of Col
Graves, who was good enough to give
me some interesting particulars of
the way in which the work is carried
on.
1.-THE task of feeding Poland has
been given to America he explained,
I'VE are here to see that the grain
and other foodstuffs are duly deliv-
cred and to give any suggestions to
the Polish government that we think
helpful. The method of working Is
quite simple and businesslike. A
company has been formed in the
states, under the name of the Grain
corporation, charged with the work
of buying wheat, corn, canned milk
and all foodstuffs exported to Poland,
and selling them to the Polish au-|
thorities. You must understand that
though everything is arranged on
trade lines, there Is no margin of
profit-everything is sold at cost rate.
which includes the freight from the
port of departure to Danzig and any
other additional items. The freights
are under the care Of the shipping
board. who apply to Mr.. Hoover for
cargo space as 1t lis required. The
capital of the grain corporation is
SIS, 100000.
American responsibility for the
goods ends with the arrival of the
ships at Danzig," said the colonel
There the Polish government takes
control. Maj. Webb and his staff are
there to smooth any difficulties and !
10 arrange with the German author
ties as to the unloading of the ves-
sells and the transport to the Polish |
bpt, though we are ready |
and willing to negotiate diplomatic |
6he actual charge of the |
stuff is in Ffelish hands. may tell
you that we have been very success
'ul in dealing with the Germans and |
nave Hdu VERY ilLtle IIUuulS. DOupL-
ess the judicRous distribution of sup
olies of pork among the population
Ind the fact that one Of the condi-
ions of employment Is the right to
NY food at fixed rate has smoothed
matters, but the fact remains that,
With very few exceptions, the I'M
oading Of the vessels has been ac-
with very little friction.
Too Much Organization.
IT suppose the great difficulty is the
ack of organizations" inquired.
1T isn't that there Is too little orr
but too much,' said the |
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19

1 colonel. 1.-THE system Is so complicated
| that ii won't work. It Is stifed with
| red tape--there are 80 many forms tc
| f1ll up that the poor applicant would
starve before he got through. As 1t IL
| a kind hearted official generally gives
the food tickets without the proper for
| malities. otherwise nothing would be
done. You can't blame the Poles. The
| only system they have Is that forced on
| them by the car They have not had
| time to arrange their own methods. In
| those districts where ofiicialdom has
not penneated things are much easier.
We simply choose the ablest man in the
place and put him In charge of the
business"
On the arrival at Danzig the goods
are sent to various centers, of which
Warsaw is the largest. From these
centers supplies are redistributed In
Warsaw during the months of Febru-
airy and March 74,418 tons of food were
distributed In April the amount to-
tailed 72,312 tons. Lodz, the cotton CEN
ter, had 49, $50 tons In February and
March and 71,914 in April. Other CEN
tiers are Kalisz, Cracow. Brest, Lwow.
Olkusz and Mlawa. The American mis-
sion extends its work throughout Pos
land into Lithuania and parts of Ukrai-
mia. The United States alone among
the powers has sent Red Cross con-
liHseHts WIN aiS a. WIN oh OH lhe
fronts.
The American food mission is quar-
tered in a beautiful old building the
palace Of Count Zamofski, the descend
ant of the historic chancellor depicted
in the famous picture of Mateiko, in
which Skarga, the preacher. gentle
man with a family resemblance to
John Knox. foreteld the partition and
enslavement of Poland. The rooms are
Ha ttata xuffh
choice woods and brightly polished; the
portraits on the walls, some of them
hundreds of years old. gaze down at
the alert figures and vivid faces of the
American officers with a certain won
der and. IL seemed to me, dismay. for
with that wonderful faculty of creating
their own atmosphere which seems to
be the special quality of the English
speaking races the palace has an air of
comfort and wellbeing lacking in the
&tiffer, mere ceremonious Polish home.
The palace looks out on a pleasant
park. where violets are to be found ard
wild strawberries. Whenever feel an
intolerable longing for England I go to
the American mission. 1t is the most
homelike place l know.
The work of the American mission is
done very quietly. but to anyone who
knows the truth of the conditions in
Poland, tho terrible distress, the heart
breaking sufferir gs of the population,
the critical Importance of their under
taking is Immediately apparent. That
they have been of the most vital help
to the people in the hour of their great
est need, not only by the distribution
Of food but in the preservation of or
der. is freely acknowledged by the ma
ton. There has lately been open a
special section dealing with the relief
Of children, both in their homes and in |
No one can understand |
the problems Poland has to face with |
out realizing the mass of misery and |
restitution with which she and her |
helpers have to cone.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19

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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
Has Your Maid Been With You Five Years?
She May Win The News Prize Contest
How Long Has Your Servant
BeenWith You? Prize Of $40 for
One With the Longest Service

Is there domestic servant in Chattanooga who has
been working for the employer for thirty years
The News believes that there many such that the
servant problem is not nearly serious often alleged
In order promote interchange of ideas between house,
wives the problem, The News will give prize of
$40 to the servant who has been with employer for the
longest period of years. and SIS the who has the
longest period of faithful service.
Here chance to show publicly your appreciation Of
the faithful servant Write The News letter. telling about
and how appreciate the various points in
her character and service.
Address The News Length of Service Editor
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
HfNkLE'S CAPSULES

A scientific remedy that found its
origin in the prescription remedy of
physician. You have no time to
delay treatment. Begin at once, for
with. chronic kidneyson BLADDER trouble
you suffer for life. These capsules are
thoroughly dependable and are very
effective for men in the cure of ca
tarrhal conditions of the urinary or
gans. Get them at your druggists
and II you are not perfectly satisfied
after taking box, tell him so and
he will refund you the $1.25 you paid.
That is our guarantee. If he hasn't
them. write us. Hinkle Capsule Co.,
Incorporated, Mayfield, Ky.-(Adv)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
Prizes Offered to Servants
With One Employer Longest
Period Of Time.
CON DlTloNs or PLAN
Prize Of $40 to One With
Most Years to Credit.
Second Prize of SIS.

There are many employers in
X Chattanooga who have retained
the same domestic servants for
many years. If you have SER
want who has been with you any
number of years, write and
enter her in The News length
Of service contest" Tell how
} you managed to retain him or
her SO long. II she has rendered
faithful service, here is your OPP
: portunity to give it public recog-
milton. Others less fortunate
I than you may benefit by your
experience. Write letter stat
ing how long your servant has
been with you and the service he
or she has rendered.
The News offers prize of
$40 in gold to the domestic SER
want with the longest record of
continuous employment with one
employer. A prize Of SIS will be
awarded to the one with the
next longest service.
The servant problem is one of In
terest to. every housewife in Amer
lea. In order to help the housewives
OF Hamilton county to a definite So
luton Of the problem, The News Of
fers it's columns as clearing house
for the troubles of the employer.
Letters from housekeepers discussing
any phase of the servant problem
will be welcomed.
Conditions.
The following are the conditions of
the Length of Service Contest:
1. The contest opens July 10, 1919.
and closes at noon Aug. is, 1919.
2. Servants In the following coun-
ties are eligible to the contest:
James, Bradley. Meigs, Marion, Nc
Mimi and Sequatchie, in Tennessee;
Catoosa and Walker, in Georgia, and
DeKalb and Jackson, in Alabama.
8. All entries must be made by
the employer, by letter.
4. The letter must give, name and |
address of employer full name OF |
servant age. sex, and dates of serv-
ice.
4. The letter may also state the |
reasons for servants length of serv-
ice and the kind of service rendered. |
5. Absence during service in the |
army will not disqualify from entry |
in the case of menservants.
6. All letters must be addressed to |
The Chattanooga News, Length of |
Service Editor, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
STILL CAPTURED

sequatchie, July 19,-(Special.)- sher-
if Taylor Layne and Dan Layne, a
justice of the peace, raided a wildcat
still in Seduatchie county. The Wild
caters fled at their approach but sew
eral barrels of mash were seized and
destroyed. Large quantities of sop
from the still standing in puddleholes
showed that a thriving business was
being done. Sheriff Layne and assist
ants are looking after the wildcatters
pretty closely, making life a burden to
them.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
BILLIONS FOR PREPARATION

Allies VIII Call on Austria for Mon
ster Sum for Her Part.
Paris, July 19.--The final clauses of
the Austrian treaty are now expected
to be ready on Monday after a long
delay. 1t Is understood that the allies
will fix the sum of Bulgaria's repair
alton at from one billion to two bill
lion francs t$200. 000 900 to $500, 900 ,OO0).
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
RURAL PRINCIPALS MEET.
To Discuss Plans for Next Year
July a.

TO DI6cuHs FFdHH TOT NeNt wan
July 20.
James A. Roberts. superintendent OF
the county schools. makes the follow
ing announcement to all rural school
principals. both white and colored:
"A meeting OF all the rural school
principals Is call eadt the superintend-
ent's office Saturday. July rs, at 2 PM,
to discuss plans for beginning your
years work. We hope to see every prin-
cipal present. Yours truly,
JAMES A. ROBERTS,
Superintendent"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-19
IF YOUR KIDNEYS
OR BLADDER ARE
TROUBLING YOU

If you have burning sensations,
mucous discharges, pains in back,
scanty or frequent urine, feel restless,
cannot sleep, feel depressed in spirits,
take at once
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-16
Beginning of the European
Harvests viii Relieve
~. S. Food Program
L., s.a.E y.ts4se KS 4
EXPECTzTO PRODUCE ="
WINTER PUPPLY
Europe's Food Shortage Will Not Be
Entirely Relieved Until 1920-Some
of the Results Accomplished Under
Hoover Control.

NEW YORK, May 10 Edward Rick
ard, Joint director of the American Re
lief administration, announced yesterday
that the expectation of food BY the gov
crnment organization for relief purposes
would come to an end June 80. The last
4. r. A foodship will sail on that date.
Ships leaving after June so would ar
rive after the European harvest has be-
gum he said, "and would not be re-
CURED by any emergency then existing.
NE do not expect that all Of Europe and
the Near East viii be able to raise sutii-
cient crops for their oYp populations
but they viii have enough to last them
through the winter, and by that time
they are expected to be able to supply
themselves from the food markets with
out further direct relief.
The destruction OF farm animals, the