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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
CIVIC BODY WILL
TEST C|TY'S ACTION
Teachers Salary Question To
Be Settled by Supreme
Court Quickly.

With the passage of ordinance No.
by the new administration, which will
increase the revenue of the city board
of education In order that additional
salaries may be paid to the teachers,
the special committee of five appointed
by the Chamber of Commerce some
time ago will take the initiative and in
stitute friendly suit for the purpose of
testing the legality of the ordinance.
The special committee decided during
the month of November, according to
5. M, Williamson, chairman that this
was the best method of raising the pay
of the school, teachers, and the pro
Cerdings could have been instituted in
November had such an ordinance been
passed by the city commission.
Members of the committee felt, how
ever that the present city commission
would not have sufficient time in which
TO adopt the ordinance before they re-
tired from office, and also due to the
fact that Mayor-elect Rowlett Paine
And his associates on the commission
were not only willing, but anxious, to
afford some relief to the teachers, a de-
cision was reached to withhold action
until the new administration assumed
charge Of the city's affairs.
The greatest difficulty that we have
had or will have said Mr.. Williamson,
Is 10 get some CltlZen 10 institute
suit enjoinng the city from the enforce
ment Of such an ordinance. We have
not found any citizen yet who is willing
to start the suit, and / suppose 1t will
he up to this committee to start it.
However, we want the teachers and
citizens generally to understand our po-
sition in the matter.
We are anxious to have the teachers
get more money, and If the city COM
mission can increase legally taxes for
the use of the school board, we are
willing, but in order to test the legality
Of their act suit must be brought, and
this will be done"
!. Gilmore Holmes and Phil NJ. Ca
male are the members of the legal adj
visory committee who have investigated
the legal means of increasing school
teachers pay, and in their opinion rem
dered to the special committee. they
have declared that while the statute
"ays the city must assign so cents of
the tax assessment to the board OF ed
uca ton, it is contended that this Is a
minimum and not maximum amount
The city can. they say, assign a higher
amount for this purpose,
This is the point that will be tested
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
COFFEE COUNTY TOBACCO
BRINGS As CENTS LOOSE

MANCHESTER, Tenn, Dec. 30. (SplD
Forty five cents pound was paid on
the loose floor warehouse last week for
some tobacco grown on the Baxter place
in the Fourteenth district, by Reed &
Smith Bros. The quantity sold was
small, 1856 pounds, but it is an indica
ton that the tobacco raised in Coffee
county is of the highest quality, Most
of the heavy growers in the district are
holding their crop for high prices
which they confidently expect within
a few weeks
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
ONE KILLED, SIX HURT IN
CLASH OVER HIGH PRICES

HAVANA, Dec. 29-One man was
killed and one woman and five men,
including two policemen, were injured
Sunday during clash between the po-
lice and a crowd of persons in a
demonstration against the high cost Of
living and excessive house rents. Each
side. claims the other was responsible
for the trouble.
The wounded policemen claim that
the crowd attacked them when they
demanded to see the permit for the
parade. witnesses say, however, that
the police fired on the people without
warming
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
early tomorrow morning further Of the opportunities in detail

out in the friendly suit that will be in
stituted. The action to be taken will
be an ENJOYMENT against the city from
enacting the ordinance between the sec
ond and third reading. A hearing will
be sought as soon as possible, both in
the lower court and the supreme court.
In the event the city can legally in
crease the revenue OF the board
the ordinance would be effective as Of
Jan, ], 1920
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
EXPECT DELAY IN TRIAL
OF PROHIBITION AGENT

MANASSAS, Va, Dec. 29.--Difficuty
in obtaining satisfactory Jury was
expected to delay proceedings when
William g. Hall, prohibition inspector,
accused of murder went on trial here
today, 1t was expected the venire Of
IS men called would prove inadequate
in view of the general discussion of
the case.
Demonstrations against Hall and his
deputies when they were arraigned at
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

Woodstock last fall caused local OF
ficials to take every precaution against
similar occurrences during the trial
here. Hall, who is accused of having
Killed Lawrence D. Hudson and Ray
mond Shackleford during revolver
duel between the two men and an
automobile load of prohibition inspec-
tors last March, will make self defense
his plea. He will claim that the first
shots fired came from the car occ,-
pied by Hudson and Shackleford. Hall
was tried on the same charge last
September, the jury being unable to
reach a verdict.
Trial of three other prohibition of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
TO BUILD NEW BANK.

MANCHESTER, TEN, Dec. %. (Spl)
Stockholders of the Citizens State
bank, at Morrison, in recent meeting
decided to erect new brick building
for the bank. and lot was purchased
the store of r. II. Barry e.
Son. Work is expected to begin on the
house Immediately after the first of the
year, and as soon as it is completed
the. new Institution VIII be opened for
business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
DAMAGE CASE SET IN
MANCHESTER COURT

MANCHESTER, Tenn, Dec. 90. (spl)
Another important case set for the
January court Is that Of Miss Grace
Patterson VS.. F. L. Medearis and 9TH
ers, in which Miss Patterson seeks to
recover $4,000 for damages, claiming
physical injuries as result OF falling
Coca-Cola Bottling works at Tulahoma.
The case of NJ II. Jernigan VS.. T. P.
Gillian, charging Islander and suing for
$4,000, is also set for the January
court
In all SO cases are on the docket for
Judge r, W. Smart to dispose OF, and
1t probably will require a weeks ses-
sion Of court to wind up all Of the husi-
ness
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

lust ending has been the most disas.
trous IN their history Rohberios III
creased by more than 30 per cent over
stolen almost doubled. S''ua
The principal losses were
Silk industry, $2,OO0,0O0, furriers a :
100000; trucking firms ST, 500 900. iew
elors, Sl,0O0O00, The total of Li5ertv
bonds and other securities apnropri.
coeded $1,000, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
THEFTS IN N. Y.
NET $25,OOO.000 TOTAL

NEW YORK, Dee. 2o,.--CrimlnaIs, in
10000 separate thefts, robbed the poo
pie Of New York of cash and goods
amounting approximately to $25 900 900
during 1919, according TO the New York
Tribune today, The estimate was given
by officials Of az burglary insurance
firms In the city, who say the year
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
AMERICANS LOSE WHEN
JAPANESE HOTEL BURNS

TOXIC. Dec. 29.-Half the Imperial
hotel, housing 40 American tourists
burned at 8 o'clock Saturday hight
There were no casualties among the
Americans, many of whom we're promi-
nent and several OF whom were women
and children. A considerable quantity
of their baggage was lost.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

lirers, Deputies Harry r. Sweet. Sr.;
j. u, sullivan and W. h. nunleavy,
awaits outcome Of Halls trial, II was
SAID here today. They were members
OF halIs party. The officers claimed
tho men killed were engaged in illirit
whisky traffic
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
Comprehensive Stocks
of Merchandise

-Characterze this sale. This is of decided impor-
lance to discerning public, who know that the
broader the choice the better is their chance to secure
apparel for the person, general merchandise for the
home exactly adapted to their tastes and requirements
and with the prospect of service for months to come
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

wASHINGTON.-Dr, L. s. Rowe
chief Of the Latin American affairs d.
vision OF the state department., has
been named by Secretary Glass as sec
rotary general of the Pan American
financial conference here in January.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

BASEL,-A dispatch from Budapest
says the military authorities have dis
covered plot for an insurrection on
the part of communists and several
have been arrested.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

For Colds or influenza
and as Preventative, take LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE Tablets. Look FOR
T. W. GROVES signature on box. 3Oc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

NEW YORK.-Two workmen we're
scalded TO death here when they were
trapped in a cellar and caught in live
steam escaping from large pipe they
were repairing
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

LONDON.-News has been received
here of the discovery OF veritable 60
mile ridge of gold near Kilgoortle, in
Western Australia
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

ASHEv1LLE, n. C.-The death Of Sir
Charles Henry Bart. M p, in England,
is announced in a cablegram received
here by his brother. Phillip s. Henry
who is next in line for the title al
though he has taken out his first
naturalization papers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

MKEESPORT. PA gas gusher
discovered in the middle of a street
here, which has already produced gas
worth million dollars, Is being claimed
by two aged women.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29

NEW YORK.--Tne Boy Scouts or
ganization has grown to a total mem
bership Of 10000 since its founding
nine years ago. according to official
announcement here
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

WASHINGTON,--De Of a new
counterfeit 500 note of the federal
bank at Atlanta, Ca. is announced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-29
Reductions Greater 7
the Greatest

OF other years-larger by far than anywe expected
this year. of all years-are to be the decisive agents in
the immediate disposal of countless articles of mer-
chandise-and mighty aids in thrift occasion to
lower the cost of living
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
Need of Conserving
 Gasoline

That there is urgent need of con- serving the supply of gasoline if the ever increasing demand is to be met, is pointed out elsewhere in this issue in an announcement by the Standard Oil Company. Everybody interested in gasoline including the oil refiners, automobile engineers, and the govern ment itself, is giving a great deal of thought to this problem.
 The war called the attention of the people to the drastic need of avoiding waste. What the food administra- tion did to conserve food is still vivid ly in the memory of everybody in the country. What the Fuel Admins tration did, while just as valuable, was not so spectacular, and there are many facts about the conservation of gasoline and other petroleum pro- ducts which have not hitherto been brought out.
 For the past few years the petro- leum and automobile industries have both been making great efforts to keep the supply of gasoline up to the demand. The oil producers have been stimulated to find new sources of sup ply and have sunk many new wells. Oil refiners and chemical engineers have been improving processes of re- lining, which have made the crude oil yield more gasoline than was thought possible ten years ago. Automobile engineers have constantly improved the efficiency of the engines and the methods of contamination, so that the i gasoline used will give the greatest power and mileage.
 In spite of all that has been done the war made it necessary to take still ! further measures to keep up the SUD- ply. The demand had become so great that the Fuel Administration l was forced to prohibit in Eastern States all non-essential use of pas senger automobiles, and for a time this request was so extended that only automobiles in government, emergen- i cy or war service were in use on Sun day. Fortunately the rhotorist of the Pacific Coast was not required to un- dergo this hardship. Enough gasoline was produced in California for all Pacific Coast needs and it's distribu- tion did not require the use of trans portation facilities needed for War purposes.
 However, so great was the need of conserving gasoline in all parts of the country that President Wilson appointed committee last summer toN determine on and adopt standard specifications for gasoline and other petroleum products. This committee consisted of the L. s. Fuel Admini- stration and representatives of the War and Navy Departments, the U.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05

s. Shipping Board. the Director Gen. eral of Railroads, the Bureau of Stan- dards. It was assisted and advised by technical experts from each of these departments and bodies. After extended discussions, tests, and ex- periments this Committee adopted specifications for gasoline, not only for aviation purposes but also for general motor use. They were drawn up with view to providing grade of gasoline that would meet every re- .quirement that our petroleum resour- ces will be conserved to the best ad- vantage and that reasonable price to the motorist will be maintained.
 Drafted as they were by impartial experts these specifications are today generally, considered the most practi- cal standard for gasoline since they insure efficient and satisfactory fuel at a reasonable cost.
 These specifications for gasoline are for the benefit of the public as a whole. They make certain satis- factory gasoline and at the same time assure future supply by using the crude oil to the best advantage by el- iminating all waste.
 The Standard Oil Company reports that Red Crown gasoline is now re- fined to conform with these United States Government Standard Specifi- cations. It is gasoline having the full and continuous chain in afull powered dependable gasoline. It has low boil ing points for easy starting, medium boiling points for quick and smooth acceleration and for high boiling points for power and mileage.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
Arrival aad Departure of the kingman Mails

Effective JanI IS, 1919 the following Schedule of Mails will be in operation:
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
THE ALTERNATIVE TO THE
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS

critics League they asked what substitute they offer they they dumb the League peace security feat of the League Nations would chaos law world always brink plunged the abyss of war.
 Philip Gibbs British correspondent with American newspapers ports the written the New York would the of Nations This judgment unbiased observer who has the from to h who clearly the ntratey dangerous situation the
 The alternative to League of Nations, democratic foundations and powerful by the understanding and faith of peoples machinery from above will be of no avai-s Bolshevm.
 For Boshevm is the revolt of the mob against have betrayed it. and against that have phil osophy of life whichseeks replace the shworhp old cruees by wider brotherhood madness by despair and fear
 have heard the mutterngs Europe not only Germany where the dragon raised England where it beginning ir America the supreme chance of in the world today by the peoples of Europe fair unsesh democratic aloof from their vaes and untanted fected their civilization '~-"l~i'~rI - TwxSY r tls
 American people that have realize this immense of their ms they European when President Wilson speaks speaks be for America e Over here in New people repudiate the assertion that the president speaks America say has y no authority behind him. ~"~1"-"-- that and Mr. Wilson fails America this chance the history mannd and if with President Wilson without him. the Nations wi my belief, gulfs widespread anarchy
 This clear-eyed who wholly detached from American parties and the confusions of partisanshp
 The League of Nations and justice the world The failure of the Nations anarchy peril perpetual mtarism Gibbs the world will gulfs widespread anarchy" tmd am fany the ugest and visible fact the world sss, .z " = !s ,ls
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
ANSWERING THE CROAKERS

still coakers They they don't understand why the Victory Liberty afraid the wasted money that they can't bond But the loan will be launched April 21
 the and the nation going give another proof of its and patriotism For all intelligent people know that the has paid fr all honorable realize that the bills all hearts warmed spirit democracy understand that the which saved civilization paid
 few dollars needssy what of it? Even millions might been saved big thing is factory easy quan every dollar this country weighed morale We made stupendous preparations Two million France Germany terrified
 Had made such plans the probably would have lasted six months longer The here saved countless lives France and who that the policy not one? Now bills paid; brought and wounded given proper care
 croakers They already sacrifices casualties with those England Where wrecked homes factories destroyed and cities ruins? Has not civilization been saved? Is victory be koned cash regster Those who went to France did business ton; they did clip They destroy masm and the freedom the world They smashed Hndenbug line and with the Huns hopes of world dominion.
 Now there the bill still there will be- m the blood and bawn of the nation The people have fallen down when the Victory Liberty gone history when everybody campaign will have of explaining and will lifelong humiliation of bitter gaing shame for him know that he ab his
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
BANKING TODAY

There industry which it's work quietly and without which today standing behind rapid agrcutur al development and mprovemnt of flock and herds.
 The banking industry is showing the farmer the advantages of methods in farming and thoroughbred livestock
 banks backing their advice with their money
 Banking developing something than loan ing becoming institution with fund of advice which prepared to furnish its customers we'll as money
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
PRAYING TO ALL THE GODS

Praying to all the gods must be some job in India, as that country is said to have more than 100000, 900 images of the gods to whom prayer is offered. Many of these images are cast in gold, bronze and other metals, but the greater part are eith- CT sun baked or burned clays. Many of these images are grewsome af- fairs, denoting the makers view of his particular god.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
IN THESE TIMES

Experts claim there is a science of salesmanship and psychological mo- ment for closing a sale"
 "You bet. And the psychological moment is when you can get the clerk to wait on you. u."-Kansas City Jour nal
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05

DisraeM said, "The greatest secret of luccess in life IS to be ready when our opportunity comes" Prepare with Var Savings Stamps.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-05
REGENERATION

 Before I went to war I lived my life In luxury and softness, seeing naught Of the despair and sad, unceasing strife Of thousands with whose lives my ease was bought. Before I went to war I took no thought But needless, careless, dallied on with sin; Saw not the price at which a soul is bought, Nor. knew the souls men buy as mine own kin. I went to war-tore out my dying roots From the stagnant soil and flesh was bedded in. I'd thought to find my comrades uncouth brutes- Instead, found men, and learned that sin is sin! And Liberty!-I learned to know thy call Is Gods own call to help the world in pain. So, God, I pray thee not to pardon all, But do not let me close my eyes again! Lieutenant John H. Minns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-27
Year-Old Boy Is
Principal in Queer
Love Triangle Case

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Benny Sokol-
onski, II years old, today was at q
hospital thoroughly thawed out
after having been cramped into an
ash can in freezing weather for .
day and 4 night. Benny was the
base Of an infantile example of the
age old triangle and the other two
sides were formed BY Annie Barzyk,
IS, and Florence Moeiler, IL. AS re-
suit he had, he said, crawled into the
ash can seeking death.
Tightly clasped in his little fist
when a policeman dragged him from
his refuge, Benny had letter from
his flowing wife, Annie" strange
grouping Of childish devotion to q
playmate, mature abnegation and
sorrow which usually accompanies
triangles.
II know you love Florence and I
know you don't love me any more"
read the letter, "but, oh, if you only
knew how I love you. Don't tell
Florence how much l love you or
she will be mad. If you only knew
how much she loves you. oh, I
hate her. 4
"But if you love her better than
me, you can have her. love you,
dear. | love YOU, dear"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-27
GOVERNOR GIVES
EDITOR SHARP
CALLING DO v n
Denies Insinuations Of St
Paul, Neb., Republican
In Cole and Gram.
nner Case.

Lincoln, Dec. 26.-(Speciai.)-The
publication of an article in the St
Paul Republican reproduced in the
Nebraska State Journal has caused
Governor McKelvie to write the
editor Of the former paper 8 letter
in which he remarks that the article
published is unwarranted ard un.
called for. 1t relates the matter Of
the Cole and Grammer cases pending
before the governor for a hearing on
plea for clemency. H. B. Nc
Kibben is publisher of the paper. ac-
cording to information given, an NJ
I.orkosky is local editor. The gov
ernor says,
Editor the Republican, St. Paul,
Neb.
my Dear Sir:
II have read in the Evening State
Journal of December ~ what is re-
ported 20 be a reproduction of an
article from your publication, bear
ing upon the action that shall be
taken by me in the matter OF Alison
Cole and Vincent Grammer.
"Your article is replcte in unwar-
ranted innucndoes and misstate-
ments, but worse than this is the
fact that you have apparently sought
to intim;date those who shall finally
pass upon this matter.
II have referred this article to the
attorney general so that may ascer-
tain whether there is any source
through which legal action may be
taken regarding publications that
thus anticipate the action OF those
who are charged with the solemn re-
sponsibhity of passing final judg-
ment in such vital matters. Legally
it may not be defined as contempt of
court. but the effect can be nothing
less than this.
aside from the legal aspects Of
the case, want to assure you. sir,
that this case has no relation 70 any
ether that has, or will, come tc me
for attention and action. 1t will be
handled at my hands in the light Of
the facts, and. the action that l will
take will not be influenced one par
ticle by questions of political cxpedi-
ency. veilrd threats or heckl;ng from
outside sources.
II do not question your right to
criticize for acts that have already
been committed, but I do GET tainly
question the wisdom, if not the legal
ity. Of the action of any editor or
publisher who seeks to influence,
through threats or prejudiced ex-
pressions, the action that is we. to be
taken by public official in SO vital a
matter.
Publications that seek to inhame
the. public mind and prejudice the.
action that shall be taken by the
courts and other public officials, are
"a menace to the community and.
through their acts, they far transcend
anything that was ever anticipated in
the constitutional rights of free
press. The really hopeful aspect of
it all is that there are really very few
editors who so deport themselves" ..