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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
FOOD PROBE IS
SET FOR FRIDAY
GroCerS Not Responsible for
Local H. C. of l., Says
J. R. HartIine.

Acting on the suggestion OF ]. r.
HartIine and other representatives
of local retail grocers, who came be-
fore the city commission Tuesday
afternoon with the charge that they
were suffering from unjustified prop
aganda regarding the responsibility
for the high cost of living, the board
agreed to hold public hearing Fri
day afternoon at o'clock on the
prices of foodstuffs sold here.
Retail grocers will be represented.
as Well as jobbers and the consumer.
and grocerymen and jobbers will
bring before the commission their
books showing prices they pay for
foodstuffs and what price it must be
sold at In order to make a profit.
A. j. Ware, marketmaster, will
also furnish a price list of commodi-
ties sold at the markethouse and
these prices will be compared with
those furnished by the groccrymen
The letter presented to the COM
mission from the grocers by Hartline
stated that grocers were almost daily
accused through the local press with
profiteering, robbery and all manner
OF disreputable things and that these
charges were false and without foun-
dation. That such charges were Gre
atinB a spirit of unrest and dissatis-
faction to the detriment of the city
and community was another state
ment of the letter. The grocers said
they realized goods were very high.
but when they went to buy they
could not help themselves.
Want Investigation.
They also cited the prices at the
and stated they Sc
riously doubted If the city was able
to sell cheaper than local grocers.
The letter then went on to say that
anarchy and 'insurrecton" may
be caused II the "unjustiied propa-
ganda" is not stopped, and asked a
thorough official investigation with a
view Of determining where the re-
sponsibility lay.
The board was all of the opinion
that the hearing should be held and
an effort made to determine the re-
sponsibility. Commissioner Bass de-
MED any statement coming from the
board which would place the blame
for high prices on the grocers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
SHORTAGE OF FOODsTUFF
May Result From Strike Of Shopmen
in Southeast

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 6.-With
practically all shop workers out on
all the railroads in this section of
the southeast, speculation is becom-
ing rife as to the possibilities of A
serious shortage OF foodstuffs. Re-
ports from many sections of the
southeast tell of serious curtailment
OF freight traffic as a result OF the
strike.
In Birmingham, estimates of the
amount of foodstuffs on hand are be-
ing compiled and steps are being
taken to prevent any great rush by
the people in the event the situation
becomes critical. Fear was expressed
by many that rush would begin
soon to buy foodstuffs' and hoard
them.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
WOUNDS TWO STRIKERS

Topeka, Aug Gil, w. Sigman, su-
pfrintendent Of tfe Isfert. .Iaincke mill
mere, shot and seriously wounded two
striking millers, w. j.. Mcintosh and e.
Mckellar, this morning. The two n en-
are in a hospital and Sigman Is under
arrest. Sigman claims the two started
trouble and he shot IN self defense.
MIN owners have imported strike
breakers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
Europe Must
Settle Its Own
Problems

Paris, Aug. 6.-Herbert
Hoover, head of the inter-
allied committee on food re-
lief, today turned down the
coal dictatorship of Europe
on the ground that Europe
must settle her own problems.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
BUYS OUT BUSINESS
Cripple Newsboy of Nashville, Amasses
Small Fortune.

Nashville, Aug Especial willie
Smith. known to Nashvillians rs the
cripple newsboy today purchased the
entire stock and good will OF the World
News company. which operates TWO
stands here. Smith started selling
papers some years ago and by applica-
tion 10 duty and hard work he has over.
come the difficulties OF his affliction
and amassed small fortune. For sew
eral years he has owned md operated
a news stand on the famous Maxwell
house corner. He is said to be worth
approximately 100000.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
EMBARGOES ON FREIGHT
st. Louis Experiences Effects OF
G&rikirae. 2 ail...... cl.

Striking Railway Shopmen.
st. Louis, Mo, Aug. 6.-Six rail-
roads have announced embargoes on
freight at their local offices, accord
ing to a statement issued today by
r. w: Coyle, traffic commissioner of
the chamber of commerce.
These roads are the Missouri Pa
cit1c, Chicago, Peoria & st. Louis,
Frisco, Rock Island, Wabash and Chi
cago & Alton. The Rock Island is
able to move little freight, it was
said. At all other freight depots
freight is piling up until scarcely any
more can be handled Coyle said.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
COURT READY TO GRIND
Criminal Docket TO Be Called In Chat
tooga Monday.

LverIv. Ga. Aug. 6.-(SpeciaL J-The
criminal docket will be taken up in
ChattooEa county court next Monday,
with Judge J. NJ. Bellah OF Summer
vile, presiding There are number OF
cases on docket at this session The
jury has been drawn and everything is
in readiness.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
CROP BREAKS RECORD

Cuba to Turn Out More Sugar Than
for Years In History.
New York. Aug 6.-The sugar crop
Of Cuba this year Is expected TO break
all records, according to Gabriel G. Me-
nocal, brother of the president of Cuba,
who arrived here today from Havana
on the Ward liner Mexico, accompanied
by members OF his family Mr.. Menocal
asserted that because OF abundant rains
this season the crop next year will be
very large
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
c., B. & @. SHOPS CLOSED
TWO Hundred and Fifty Car Shopmer
Walk nuf In Kansas HltM

Two Hundred and Fifty Car Shopn1en
Walk out In Kansas city.
Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 6.-With the
walk-out here today of the c. b. & O.
shop employees. $50 strong, the shut
down Of all railroad repair shops in
Kansas City is complete.
Passenger service alone will be
maintained up to standard, as far as
possible every effort being concen-
trated on maintaining that service
Mails and passengers alone will be
moved.
Emhargoes have been placed against
all perishable goods and live stock.
Union leaders predict the strike will
he won lin day or two"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
KILLED BY NOSE DIVE


Seaplant Causes Death OF Aviator and
Photographer.
San Diego, Aug. 6.-Samuel f. De-
vease, a radio electrician, was killed,
and Lieut., O. p. Kilmer, naval aviator,
and Willis c. Baker. photographer,
were severely injured when the naval
seaplane SD-1 did nose dive" in San
Diego harbor early today. The acci-
dent occurred as the plane was return
ing from a 5OO-mie fight to obtain
first pictures of the Pacific fleet in
its home waters.
Devease's home was at Lutherville,
Maryland.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
RUSH TO BUY CORN
WIIdness TO Buy on Change as Rush I
Sell.

Chicago, Aug. s.-Wihness TO buy
was as evident today as the o., rwhem-
ing rush 10 sell had been yesterday.
Holders and Spectators had done the
selling yesterday on the expectation
that the government would decide to
pocket a huge loss and would ut once
cut wheat prices to consumers AS much
as 50 cents a bushel. When this idea
was shown to be hasaless, the market
conditions were squarely reversed. and
for the time being little or no attention
was paid to notice that flour would he
sold at n reduction Of 81 barrel.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
MURDER SUSPECTED
Young Mans Body Found In Tennessee
River Near Florence.

River Near Florence.
Florence. Ala, Aug. 6-The body of
a young man, clad only in his under
Wear whose skull had been fractured
IN lour places, was found by small
negro boy in the Tennessee river near
Waterloo, Lauderdale county Yesterday
afternoon. Tracks of two men were
found near the river bank and there
were indications that the body had been
thrown into the river. The body has
not been identified. Sheriff Mitchell
mas gone to the scene to make an IN
VestigatiOn
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
SPEAKS AS VOICE.
OF TWO MILLION
Warren Stone Declares La
boris Interest in Sims Bill
Is Profound.
URGES PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Democratic Form Of Govern
ernment but an Autocratic
Control of Industry.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Wh'le
oraanized labor has no concrete
sugse ston for reducing the cost
of living, it may later, after
more thorough inquiry, advocate
q firing squad for some OF those
responsible for the wave OF prot
iteerina sweeping the country,
Warren S. Stone, grand chief OF
the Brothe rhood of Locomotive
Enuineers, told the house inter
state commerce committee today.
Mr.. Stone appeared before the
committee as the first witness at
the hearinq on the Plumb plan
for railroad control by the pup
lie, the operating arrangements
and labor. .'.-.
after he had presented his for-
NAL statement, Mr.. Stone said
the brotherhoods were bitterly
opposed to the return Of the rail-
roads 10 the old system OF con-
troll. In the event the committee
rejected the Plumb plan, it would
be the policy Of labor, he added.
10 create eHou9N sShe'.'SN
and out Of congress to force IT'S
adoption.
"We have not and do not make
any strike threats" the witness
said in this connection. I'VE
have not even demanded an m
crease in wages, preferring re-
duction in the cost OF living.
"a do not believe any labor or
uanization will strike simply TO-
force through, the Plumb plan.
Mr.. Stone continued. ~ think
some organizations will strike
unless something is done i'm.
med lately to raise wages or cut
down the living cost. When you
reduce the latter you solve the
entire problem of industrial un-
rest"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-08-06
PROSECUTE PACKERS
Wa shingt

Antitrust Suits to Be Filed Against
Big Five.
Washington, Aug. 6.-Antitrust
suits against the FIVE big meat pack
ers will be instituted Immediately by
the department OF justice.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29

made two blades of grass grow
where only one grew before" The
accomplishments of DR.. Smith have
made the s-growing gentry look
small. He has accomplished the re-
markable feat of making hundreds Of
thousands of Holsters grow where
absolutely none grew before. 1t dawn
ed upon him one day that in the con-
struction of the Pacific coast nature
had entirely overlooked the important
item of supplying Holsters (of the ed
ible knd) for the populace. To over
come this slight and to see that the
native sons and daughters Of Califor-
MIA, Oregon and Washington had a
chance once in while to surprise
their stomachs with fancy food, DR..
Smith went up to Boothbay harbor.
Me-. and selected 5000 fine Holsters.
equally divided as to sex, and ship
ped them to the Pacific coast, where
they were liberated. The experiment
has proven successful beyond all ex-
pectations. BY packing the Holsters in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29

A young man from Chicago who
served in the air service DUNG the
war suggests that airplanes be fitted
with water tanks so that live fish.
oysters and Holsters could be delv-
cred to all sections of the country.
During the war the funds and en-
pioyes of the fisheries bureau were
largely diverted to the task of intro
ducing fish in carload lots to states
that previously depended almost en-
tirely on fresh beef. Within two
months after the starting of such eff
forts total of 2O0,0oO pounds of fish
had been shipped from the gulf coast
alone into such states as Kentucky.
Tennessee and Indiana. In order to
bring newly introduced fish or other
products to the attention of the con-
Stunning public. it was found necessary
to conduct a systematic and well-sus-
tanned advertising campaign. BY the
issuance and wide distribution Of pos
ters and placards devoted to particu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29

to seafaring people in scattered To-
calities. and to the markets Of some
of the larger cities, where they are
often sold under the name Of more
expensive fishes.
1t has been demonstrated that por-
poises and dolphins are excellent food,
some people preferring them to whale
meat. The government authorities
have been instrumental in bringing
the value Of these forms to the at.
tention of fishermen on the Atlantic
and gulf coasts. and progress is being
made in the establishment of markets
for the meat of these creatures. 1t
appears that the oily taste. which may
be more or less Objectionable to some.
can be avoided by removing the con-
nective tissue which lies between the
blubber and the meat.
For years and years upiifters and
orators have been lavishly praising
those hustlias agricvitvealists who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29

(PhotOs by L. S. Fish CUmmissiou.)
Pacific coast the demonstrations were
exceedingly popular and well patron
lied. Local fish dealers reported much
larger sales of cheap fish in conse-
qucnce of this work. Plans are being
perfected for the extension of this
service to all parts of the country.
AS a result of Dr. Smiths expert
ments in increasing the nations food
supply. it is quite possible that in the
very near future it will be the rage
for members of President Wilson's
cabinet, members of Congress and the
public generally to drop in at some
restaurant of an evening and feast on
such dainties as roast whale, baked
shark or stewed porpoise. The value
of sharks as food has long been rec
ognized in the countries bordering on
the Mediterranean, in Great Britain.
Japan and many other countries. I'm
til recently their use for food in the
United States has been limited mainly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29

swallow boxes. upon beds Of straw
that had been previously soaked in
strong brine. it was found they could
stand the trip across the continent
without dificulty.
another experiment conducted by
the worlds greatest fisherman NAV
soon result in fashionable young men
and women Of Washington ana else.
where arraying themselves in gloves
and shores made from the hides of
sharks and other fsh. Experiments
with that end in view have been
taken up with tanners. Espe cisllv
constructed nets are also being de-.
vised for the purpose of catching
sharks In large numbers.
For the survey Of offshore ashi,,
grounds the study Of peiagic n.hes
and the general exploration Of tho
seas, DR.. Smith utiiises the famou.
steamer Albatross. which was e,ne.
e'a'ly designed ana built for this worry
l" 1882. This boat 10 credited v,ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29

lar fish. by having the newer products
tested by workers skilled in the art
of cooking to determine the best
methods of preparation for the table,
and by the printing in inexpensive
form of cook books embodying the
results of tests. the bureau was able
to interest a large number of people
in the merits of water products with
which they were previously unac-
quainted.
A still more direct appeal was made
to the public through the employ
ment of well-oualified demonstrators
for the purpose of educating house,
wives in fish cookery, teaching them
TO recognize the qualities Of each
kind Of fish and prepare it in the man
ner best suited to it's character, and
showing how to utilize heads, bones
and other waste parts for savory
soups, sauces and chowders On the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29

las.n
~ '''"'' "efftt @h - .fEt"'5I tr'ht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29
Worlds Greatest Fisherman Lives in Washington

ME greatest fisherman in the
world is citizen of Washing
ton, His name Is DR.. Hugh
Mccormick smith His lob
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08

treaty--in fact President Wilson
himself eabied Secretary Tumrf1ty
that he regarded IL as one of the
greaest achievements-is that
which provides for an International
labor organization 20 promote in
teriational adjustment Of labor con-
ditions. The first meeting OF this
labor conferences viii take place
In October. 1919. at Washington. 10
discuss the eight-hour day; the pre-
vention of unemployment: the ex-
tension and application Of the in
ternational conventions adopted at
Berpe in 1906 prohibiting night
work for women and the use of
white phosphorus in the manu-
facture Of matches; employment of
women and children at night or
in unhealthy work. or women be-
fore and after childbirth. of ma
ternity benefit. and the minimum
age for child labor.
The league of nations covenant.
which is included in the treaty. con-
forms to the revised text made pub
lie two weeks ago. The revisions
made already have been discussed.
In connection with the treaty IT
will be interesting To know that the
SeEate leaders Of both parties. most
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08

tion within six months OF tho Koran
OF the caliph- -ophman. formerly al
Medina to the King OF Hedjaz. and
the skull OF the Sultan okwawa. for
meriy in German East Africa. to His
Britannia Majesty's government g
As a guarantee for the execution
OF the terms OF the treaty. the allies
and associated troops are to occupy
German territory to the west of the
Rhine. together with the bridgeheads.
for fifteen years. II the conditions
are faithfully carried out by Ger
many. certain districts. including the
bridgehead at Cologne. will be evac-
uated at the expiration of five years.
and certain other districts. including
the bridgehead of Coblenz and the
territories nearest the Belgian from
tiers.wili be evacuated after ten years.
and the remainder. including the
bridgehead at Mainz. will be evacu-
ated after fifteen years
Labor Board Created.
A most important part of the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08
SPRING ACCRAVATES
YOUR CATARRH

with the breathing apparatus.
True. the effects of the disease are
manifested in these annoying and
often painful symptoms. but you
must treat the disease itself and
not its symptoms only.
Remember that there are mil
lions of catarh germs, and when
these infest the blood. you cannot
hope TO be rid Of your Catarrh
until these germs are. absolutely
eliminated from the blood. And
this is why S. S. S.. well
known old blood purifier. such
an excellent remedy for Calarfh.
5. S. S. is the most thorough
blood remedy known to science.
1t thoroughly puri6es the blood,
and cleanses it of every trace of
disease germs.
So. if you wish to be relieved
of your Catarrh in a rational way,
you should begin taking S. S. S.
today. and you will have the same
satisfactory experience as the thou
sands of other Catarrh victims
have had. This remedy will re-
move from the blood all disease
germs. and will so build up the
general health. that you will find
your system in splendid disease
resisting condition. your appetite
will improve. and you will again
enjoy the visor of robust health.
S. S. S. is sold by druggists ev.
erywhere. You should begin TAX
ing it today, and if you wish any
medical advice without cost, write
about your case to Chief Medical
Adviser. 81 Swift Laboratory, At
lanta. Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08
BITTER AND DEFIANT =
REPLY TO CLEMENCEAU
| Is MADE BY GERMAN
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE


Is said to have committed in the
war. Here also. we arc ready to
confess wrong that may have been
Zone
I'VE have not come here to be-
little the responsibilities of the
hnen who have waged the war po-
Iitically and economically and to
deny any crimes which may have
been committed against the rights
of peoples We repeat the declara-
lion which has been made in the
German Reichstag at the begin
ming of the war. that is to say.
Wrong has been done to Belgium
and we are willing to repair it
Not onIy Guilty One.
But in the manner of making
war. Germany is not the only
ECilty one Every nation knows OF
deeds and Of people which the best
nationals only remember with re-
Eret.
II do not want to answer by re-
breaches to reproaches. but ask
them to remember. when repara-
tion is demanded. not to forget the
nrmistice. 1t took you six weeks
until we got it as last. and six more
till we came to know your condi-
tions of peace.
Grimes in war may not be ex-
eusabIe. but they are committed in
the struggle for victory and in the
Defense of national existence. and
passions are aroused which make
the conscience of peoples blunt.
The hundreds of thousands of
nOn-combatants who have periShed
sirce November IL by reason of the
blockade were killed with cold de-
liberation after our adversaries had
Conquered and victory had been as
surcd to them.
Think of that when you speak of
guilt and punishment"
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08
Sore and lrritated Membranes
Choke Up the Air
Passages.

You cannot realize the full
benefit of the balmy spring
weather as long as the air
passages are stopped up. and the
delicate and tender membranes are
kept .sore and irritated by often
siye Catarrh. And in so many
cases. the disease seems aggra-
waited with the change - seasons.
After using sprays. douches,
washes and lotions constantly you
should be convinced by now that
only temporary relief can come
from these local remedies. Many
unfortunate victims OF Catarrh
have used this method of treat
ment season after season, and
each year finds them still afflicted
with the disease.
In fact. as long as you use only
such remedies as reach the sur
face. you will find that the disease
continues to grow worse. for while
these sprays and inhalers and To-
tons may unstop the air passages
for the time being. they have no
effect whatever upon the cause of
your Catarrh. And unless you
treat the cause of any disease you
will never be nd of the disease
itself.
For this reason it is important
that you realize that Catarrh is
not a local irritation which stops
up the air passages and interferes
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08
BATHING BEACH
OPENS MAY 80
Plans Being Made to Make
Local Resort the Most
Popular Hereabouts.

May 80 Is the date set for the on
ciai opening of the bathing beach
OF the tidal basin. IL is announced
by L Gordon Leech. director of
social activities OF the Y. NJ. c. A..
who has taken over the management
OF the popular "xwimmin' hole"
Mr.. Leech's contract with Col.
C. 8. Ridley. superintendent of pub
bic buildings and grounds. permits
him to open the beach any time af-
ter May Is.
Sidney w. Leech. brother of Cor
don Leech. who is supervisor of
Liberty Hut. has been appointed
superintendent of the beach.
Plans are being made to make It
the most popular swimming resort in
this section Of the country. 1t will
pc open daily from a. m to twi-
Eight
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08

a most Important part of the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08

Under the auspices OF the Daugh-
ters of Isabella euchre party and
entertainment will be given at $50
o'clock Friday night in the Lyceum
Hall
The Washington herald., 1919-05-08
ALEXANDRIA
The Hc-ad Bureau.
A s. Doniphan.

Ane h0a0 bureau.
A. s. DOniphan.
~ King Street
Alexandria, Va, May Two hum
dred delegates from the different posts
OF Travellers Protective Association
are expected to attend the annual con-
veution of the Virginia Division. T. p.
A.. which will be held in the rooms
OF the Chamber of Commerce Friday
and Saturday.
The host on this occasion will be
Post F. this city. An elaborate pro-
gram has been prepared for the en-
tertainment of the visitors during
their sojOurn in Alexandria.
The session Friday morning will con-
Vene at 10 o'clock and will be opened
with invocation bv Hev. John Lee
Allison. D. D.. chaplain OF the local
post.
On behalf of the Chamber of Com
merce Carroll Pierce will deliver an