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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
Urges Early Completion.

Mr., Norvell urged the early compile.
tion of the highway upon basis Of
four reasons.
I'VE already have assurance from the
United States postoffice department
that as shon as we provide road suit
able for motor trucks to operate over,
the postoffiee department Is ready tO
establish motor truck mail service over
the Jefferson Davis highway
This motor truck mail service Is not
only going to be an advantage to the
communities It serves in the improve
ment OF mall service, but another plan
of the motor truck proposition is to
transport perishabe farm products
direct from the producer to the CON
sumer which will no doubt open UP II
class of farming IN this country which
we haev not heretofore had and which
we have not heretofore had and which
profitable to our farmers and in turn
To our towns, TO say nothing Of the
consumers"
These benefits from motor truck ser
vice will obtained by the territory
abuttinS the Jefferson Davis highway
Continued on Page S, Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2t.--A. Mitchell
Palmer today Was nominated to be at
torney general NJ. Palmer probably
viii take office March (, tAe date tenta-
lively fixed by Attorney General
Gregory for his retirement when he re-
signed several months ago to return to
private practice OF law,
The resigna ton of Mr.. Palmer as
allen property custodian has not been
announced and there has been no inti-
nation as to who may succeed him IN
that office
Mir Palmer is native OF StroudS-
burg, Pa, and 8 years old He Ersdu-
ated from swarthmore college in 1891,
aud two years later was admitted to
the bar.
In 1908 4ir. Palmer was elected 70
congress and served three terms from
the Twenty Pennsylvania district,
heGsm.ng a member Of the committee
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27

Much OF the actual text and machlh-
cry OF the present league of nations
covenant is the result of European con-
tribution, but there would have been
liHle or nothing Of any league OF ma
tons covenant If MIR. Wilson had not
come to Europe and made his con-
sistent and persistent effort.
France and England In effect have
Joined with President Wilson in draft
of the program of the league OF ma
tions, which Is still q mere sketch, WIN
the understanding clear and unmis-
taxable that if they and their EURO
pean associates agree to new orgahl-
cation of international relations at the
demand of America, expressed ny MT
Wilson, America will be prepared on
her side to join with European nations
In physical defense of such association
and in the sharing OF expense ana the
burden OF this new social order, ana
In substance Mr.. Wilson has obligated
his league of nations covenant in It's
present form simply as an evidence ol
good faith on the part Of both France
and England, who thus signified their
readiness to accept the new ideas ana
the new principles, but very clearly ex-
pected that Mr.. Wilson would BRING
his countrynen to accept the respeA-
sibilitiesaRd new dut les thae flew frpin
this fssgkne s0fs ffsstI6iIs prog s'asasa
Now ~ but 1t specifically, what does
England expect America to do as
result OF the league OF nations? First
OF all beyond any question, England
expects the United States to accept one
or more manufactures to Undertake re-
sponsibility for some such people as
the Ar1nenans and TO, contribute al
the necessary resources In men, ma
terial and protection to bring about the
organization of this new Armenian
state. In other words England expects
the United States to break with its ira
ditional policy of isolation and enter
world affairs as a partner in the or
ganization and the defense Of various
races which can't stand alone. Armenia
in Asia and Liberia in Africa have been
two most mentioned mandatories.
am satisfied that there will be a
feeling in England that the whole Brit
ish policy with respect to the league
of nations has been failure IL the
United States shall now, the league Of
nations having been drawn, fail to
(COntinued on Page Z Column 3,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
FOUNDER Of IRON
BUSINESS IS DEAD

John Mancgue, aged, 76,, for more than
SO years a resident and business man
of Memphis, and founder Of the John
Manogue Iron and Steel company. which
later resolved itself into the present
Pidgeon- Thomas Iron company, died
at his home, 235 South Pasadena place,
Thursday morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Cardiac asthma, from which he had
been a sufferer for four months, was
ascribed as the cause of his death.
Coming to- Memphis about SO years
ago from Newport, KY, Mr.. Manogue
founded the John Manogue Iron and
Steel company, which concern he con-
Quoted for number of years before
taking in the late Phf4 Pidgeon as a
business partner about 1898. About 10
years ago Mr.. Manogue retired from
active business life and his name was
dropped from the concern,
Mr. Manogue. during his long resi-
denee in Memphis. took an active part
in business and civic affairs, and was
generally beloved for his upright busi-
ness methods and strength Of character
He was O member Of the Chamber of
Commerce and at one time was vice
president of the Merchants exchange,
of which he remained a member uutn
his death He was an ardent admirer
OF sports in all forms and fostered all
movements toward the betterment OF
athletics In general.
Surviving are four children Ray
mond T., a well-known local attorney;
Mrs. Owen Lilly, Mrs. Gaaude J, Tully,
of Memphis, and Mrs. c. A. Stair, OF
New Orleans.
The funeral will be held from the
home Friday morning at $40, with
services at the Sacred Heart church at
10 o'clock. Friends are invited to the
home and church, but interment in For
est Hill will be private.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
CONTESTANTS BUSY.

The contest for the diamond ring to
be awarded to the most popular young
woman in connection with the Moose
Jubilee carnival is growing in interest
and each day adds new votes to the
contestants, The standing of the can
didates Thursday morning was as fol-
lows: Miss Nellie Johnson. at Wormser
Hat Co, 2,112; Mrs. Allida Black. at
Kershner Piano CO., 1885; Miss Violet
Howard at Brys.. 1,llO Miss Allce
Weiss, at Guaranty bank, 1876.
Voting boxes are at the following
places: Burk & CO., Wornser Hat Co.,
Antlers, Bry's,e Moose homes carnival
grounds.
The Moose carnival Is now In full
swing, the attendance increasing each
day and new attractions being added
daily
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
HENRY LOEB OFFERS
FREE DRINKING WATER

Henry Loeb, Of Loebs Laundry. said
Thursday that persons residing in the
district where the city water Is con-
taminated are welcome to all the wa
ter they wish for drinking purposes
from T00-foot well at the laundry A
pipe was run from the main supply
TO an alley four years ago for the con-
venience Of the people at n time wheu
the water was impure and, according to
Mr. Loeb, the supply and the CON
venience are still available for those
who desire free water,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
"A. MITCHELL PALMER
SUCCEEDS GREGORY

or ways aud means aud framing the
metal schedule in the Underwood bill
Since 1879 he has been q member Of the
Natioual Democratic committee. Run
ming for the senate on the Democratic
ticket IN l9i4 he was defeated BY Sem
ator Penrose. The following year he
was appointed by President Wilson a
judge Of the United States court Of
claims but declined' 10 accept 1t was
generally reported he was offered the
war portfolio in President Wilson's first
cabinet. but asked to be excused be-
cause he was Quaker.
When the United States declared war
Mr Palmer became chairman OF the
Fifth district board OF Pennsylvania,
under the select service act, continuing
direction Of the boards operation until
October OF the same year. when Presi-
dent Wilson named him alien property
custodian.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
SEVEN ANARCHISTS SET
FREE, BUT REARRESTED

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.--Seven Of o
group Of II SpanIards arrested here Suns
day on suspicion OF completely In an
alleged plot to attempt to overthrow
the federal government by aSsassina-
ton Of public officials, were released
from the custody OF secret service to-
day on writ OF habeas corpus, lm-
mediatey afterward they were rear
rested by Immigration officials on war;
rants charging them with being alien
anarchists and subject To deportation,
Judge Knox, who granted the writ
Of habeaS corpus Tuesday, upheld It on
its final return, ruling that the pris-
oners were detained without warrant
the secret service having presented no
evidence of crime.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
SOLONS TO DISCUSS
COTTON GRADES CUT

agriculture greater authority to acquire
information regarding sale Of cotton in
spot transactions.
Mr.. Lever announced today that the
committee was unanimously in favor
Of the bill and that a determined eff
fort would be made TO have It passed
during this session of congress
He said the amendment to give the
secretary greater authority was really
vital to the cotton futures act
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
SUCCESS OF WORLD
LEAGUE DEPENDING
UPON u. S. PEOPLE
Sin1Onds ShOUs President Wilson Must Sc
cure Agreement of America to Accept
GnCe of Plans Burdens.
BY FRANK H. sIMoNDs.
Especial Cable to The News Scimital

Especial CabIe 10 The News SclmltaT)
PARIS Feb. 27.-At the moment when President Wilson
beginning his explanation in America of the league of nations
there Single question which ought be clearly answered
for the American public What is that Europe expects OF
America consequence of the formation OF the league OF
nations?
in the view which obtains both among the French and the
English as to what this Of the league of nations
which Mr. Wilson has taken back to America actually is In
substance the English French both hold the of
the league of nations substantial recognition by Europe by
allies and partially by England and France OF the ideas and
principles which Mr. Wilson to Europe advocate
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
ARKANSAS S-MlSSISSlPPI
DIVISION TROOPS SAIL

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-~Forty- six
officers and 1000 men, comprising the
headquarters Of the First and Third
battalions OF the 34sth infantry, the
headquarters company, supply company.
sanitary detachment and Companies A,
B, c, D, u. + and I, have sailed from
Bordeaux and viii arrive at New York
about March 8, the war department an
nounced todaya The troops are units Of
the s7th division, composed Of men
from Louisiana, Arkansas and Missis-
atnni
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
YECCS GET 100000
FROM PITTSBURGH SAFE

PITTSBURGH. Feb. 27.--Theft of
100000 in Liberty bonds. cash and
other securities from the office of the
James b. Oliver estate on the twenty
second floor Of the Oliver building was
reported to the police this afternoon.
The robbery occurred during the night
Burglars forced the office door, broke
open a safe and escaped without be-
Ing detected by watchmen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
DEFICIENCY BILL UP
IN HOUSE FOR ACTION

WASHINGTON Feb. 27.--The gen.
eral deficiency bill carrying additional
departmental appropriations of $28. 799,-
III, was introduced In the house today
bv Chairman Sherley Of the apprnpri-
ations committee. who asked for its
immediate consideration so that II could
be passed by the senate this session
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
CONVERT BREWERY INTO
NEW BUTTER FACTORY

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Feb. 27,--The Union
brewery to run ont Of beer since man
ufacture was stopped, Dec /. The COM
pany notified its customers that the
stock was virtually exhausted
The brewery has been converted into
butter substitute factory.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Repre-
sentative Lever, of South Carolina,
chairman OF the agriculture commit
Nee, has called a meeting Of the COM
mittee for this afternoon to consider
his bill amending the cotton futures
act to reduce the number of deliverab BILE
grades of cotton from 20 to 10, to
provide for government classification Of
the certificated stock of the future ex-
changes and to give the secretary Of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
SAYS BAD GAS IS
MORE DANGEROUS
THAN BAD WATER
DR.. Frank A. Jones in Com
muniCation Declares Time
Is Ripe for United Action to
Insure Better Gas Service.

Declaring that OF the two evils with
which Memphis is now wrestling-bad
gas and bad water--the gas is by far
moro injurious to the health OF the
public and that it Is high time some
concerted action was taken TO compel
the Memphis Gas and Electric company
10 furnish pure gas, Dr. Frank a,
Jones has addressed the following in
teresting communication to The News
Scimitar:
with reference to the gas situation
here the writer finds himself propound-
ing the question which Cicero put TO
Catalina. which runs as follows, How
long, Oh, Catalina. wilt thou vex our
patience, to what extent will you carry
your impudence? We we'll might ask:
How long, Oh, gas company, will you
impose upon the patient, long suffer
ing citizenship OF Memphis with your
tiently put up with inferior service for
quite a length of time. The atmos-
phere here, is infested, infected and
contaminated with sulphurous fumes.
There Is veritable epidemic of nasal
and bronchial troubles, due, in large
measure, to the contaminated air in
our homes and offices.
I'VE were told while, the war was in
progress that the government regula-
tions on coal prohibited the gas COM
pany from having sufficient quantity.
Nearly four months have passed since
the armistice was signed. The coal
dealers tell us that coal Is now obtain
able. The gas company has given us
all kinds of excuses for its inexeusabla
service.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
CLEMENCEAU RESUMES
DUTIES AT HIS OFFICE

PARIS, Feb. 27---Premlcr Clemen-
ceau resumed his official tasks today.
He was at the ministry OF war from
1915 O'Clock until ii o'clock this morn
ing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
No Action by Board.

For the past week the board oil
health has had notices in the daily
press advising us to boil our drinking
water on account of pollution as re-
suits Of broken water pipe. AS yet
the writer has seen no notice from the
board Of health served upon the gas
company with reference 10 its polluted
gas, We all know that the gas supply
Is absolutely Inadequate. We all know
that Il is surcharged with sulphur ef
some other chemicat agent that ii
salstrsrnental tSHtfte health &c the eity
1Df Memphis,
t'Don't you think II Is time the board
OF health was taking some concerted
action in compelling the gas company
to give some reason why it is dis
pensing such gas, Were you TO ask
the writer which of the two is more in
furious to the health of Memphis, the
polluted water or the polluted gas, he
would unhesltatingly answer, the pol
luted gas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
Time for Action.


"If we had slaughter house here
that was injecting our water supply we
would have 1t Immediately condemned,
This is civic condition that the citi-
zenship Of Memphis should not tolerate
fop one minute We have legal right
to see that this imposition upon us be
stopped. 1t is quite paradox that we
should be receiving such service and
our rates measured by their meters on
the ascending scale.
"As a concrete example I have Just
received my gas bill for last month, /
am charged with $1544, the month
previous S12.60, Hitherto my gas bill
has been running from s. to 81 per
month I have protested against my
bill for the last month and the only
satisfaction the gas company has given
me is that it will send a gas inspector
out to make close inspection Of the
premises.
"On several mornings / have had to
abandon my bathroom on account Of
the sulphurous fumes. Our cook can
scarcely prepare our meals on account
of these fumes in the kitchen.
let's have citizens meeting and
protest paying bills for last month"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-27
Weather Forecast

Fair and warmer;
Friday cloudy, prob
ably rain.
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-05
Japs Returning From
Siberia Are Affected
With Bolshevik Ideas

Toxic, July 5.-Some of the Jap
anese troops returning from Siberia
are affected to more or less de-
gree with Bolshevik ideas, asserts
the newspaper Hochi. The War
office admits the fact with some
notifications, the newspaper de-
clares.
Senior Adjutant Matsuki is quoted
as saying the War Minister is great
ly concerned about this state of af-
fairs and, as a result of careful
study of the subject by the recent
conference of the commanders of
the army divisions, it has been de-
cided that proper control should be
exercised over these undesira Bile
clements by the commanders of the
divisions in cooperation with the
local branches of the ex-Soldiers'
Associations.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-05
Unveil Tablets in
Memory of Roosevelt

Deadwood, S. D., July 5.-Within
sight of the country over which Theo-
dore Roosevelt as young man rang
ed his cattle and hunted wild game
and just above the trails he followed
while a visitor in this district
mountain-one of the most lofty
peaks in the Black Hills-to-day be-
came Mount Theodore Roosevelt. in
honor of the former President of the
United States, THE Great American"
Two tablets were unveiled.
To witness the ceremony thousands
of Americans from all parts of the
country came to Deadwood. Cover
nor Norbeck of South Dakota pre-
sided at the ceremonies on the sum-
nit of the mountain. and Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood. was the orator
of the day. The arrangements were
under direction of the Society of the
Black Hills Pioneers, of which Col
oneI Roosevelt was one of the two
honary members.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-05
Forecasts Population of
Paris Will Be Six
Million in Fifty Years

Paris, July 5.-A statistician who
had made study of the growth of
the population of Paris estimates
that the city, within its present linn
its, will have 100000 inhabitants
in another half century and that
the population of the Department
of the Seine, which he thinks will
then be part of the capital, will
have increased to 14,30O,000.
He bases his figures on the actual
development of the city since 1900
and on the progressive density of
the population which went from IS
to the acre in 1861 to 146 to the
acre in 1911. In 1861, he antici-
pates Paris will cover 432,500 acres,
practically the entire territory of
the Department of the Seine and
some communes of the Department
of Seine ct Disc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-05
British Silver Makers
Seek to Stop Use of
Marks by U. S. Firms

London, July 5.-British silver man.
ufacturers are seeking means of
stopping the use of their hall marks
by electro plating firms in the United
States, says the American Chamber
of Commerce here.
1t is also understood that the ad-
visory committee of the City of Shelf
field is taking up the question of the
use of the word sheffield" in con-
nection with American manufactures
An anticipated difficulty is pointed
out in the fact that there are at least
nine Sheffields in the United States
from which many of the American
firms may derive their name. 1t is
suggested, however, that they should
add the letters, ~. S. A." to the
name.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-05
Cigarets Are Becoming
Scarce in Berlin

Berlin, July 5. The Illicit trade
in cigarets has grown to such pro-
portions in Berlin that the authorities
are considering a campaign against
profiteers who sell them for double
and treble their value. Cigarets
now have become so scarce that one
of ordinary quality readily commands
fifteen cents and. while the price is
plainly marked on each sigaret.
they are daily sold in the streets by
peddlers for much higher prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-07-05
American Army Reaps
Harvest In Equipment

Rome, July 5. - The American
army reaped a harvest in Italy
when it disposed of it's surplus
equipment Automobiles which sell
for but 5000 when new in America
brought $4,000. Typewriters which
sold for 500 in the United States
were bought for $500. All the ma
terial was second hand, the automo-
biles having been used on the
Italian front. The importation re-
strictions and the scarcity of ma
terial is the cause attributed for the
high prices.